Anger management/ T.I.M.E Program
This program assists participants to gain a clearer understanding of emotions, thought processes, and how to more effectively control behavior. The group is educational in nature and based on cognitive and emotional development. It is conducted over a six-week period. ...
Hosted by Meralea Oberto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CHT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hazleton, PA 18201
This program assists participants to gain a clearer understanding of emotions, thought processes, and how to more effectively control behavior. The group is educational in nature and based on cognitive and emotional development. It is conducted over a six-week period. ...
Let's Make Tommorrow a Brighter Day
The purpose of this group is to explain what Life Coaching is and how to identify if one needs a Life Coach. The Clients are welcome to sign up for one-on one sessions or they can continue to have workshops ...
The purpose of this group is to explain what Life Coaching is and how to identify if one needs a Life Coach. The Clients are welcome to sign up for one-on one sessions or they can continue to have workshops ...
Moms: Perfectionism and Feeling "Not Good Enough"
Virtual 6-week group: Moms Who Struggle with Perfectionism and Feeling "Not Good Enough." You're a mom who worries about doing parenting "right", thinks you're not "enough", struggles with decision-making, or feels overwhelmed with all of the transitions in parenthood. You'll ...
Hosted by Megan Furman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19127
Virtual 6-week group: Moms Who Struggle with Perfectionism and Feeling "Not Good Enough." You're a mom who worries about doing parenting "right", thinks you're not "enough", struggles with decision-making, or feels overwhelmed with all of the transitions in parenthood. You'll ...
Choices Clinical Counseling
Choices provides innovative outpatient counseling services to individuals who are ready to get better and stay better. Our counselors are results oriented and will tailor counseling sessions to achieve maximum impact. We are here when you need us, and your ...
Hosted by Choices Clinical Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Greensburg, PA 15601
Choices provides innovative outpatient counseling services to individuals who are ready to get better and stay better. Our counselors are results oriented and will tailor counseling sessions to achieve maximum impact. We are here when you need us, and your ...
Addiciton & Psychological Therapy, Inc.
Addiction & Psychological Therapy is primarily a mental health outpatient program with a drug and alcohol component. We provide multiple therapists who accept a wide variety of insurance. The therapist treat most mental health disorders ranging from: ADD, OCD, Separation ...
Hosted by Addiction & Psychological Therapy, Inc.
Psychologist, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Chester, PA 19382
Addiction & Psychological Therapy is primarily a mental health outpatient program with a drug and alcohol component. We provide multiple therapists who accept a wide variety of insurance. The therapist treat most mental health disorders ranging from: ADD, OCD, Separation ...
West Penn Hospital Grief & Loss Evening Group
This group occurs once a month on the second Monday of each month. It is open to anyone who is suffering from grief, loss, and bereavement, and it is free of charge. This group meets from 7pm-8:30pm in the Karen ...
Hosted by Ryan J. King
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15224
This group occurs once a month on the second Monday of each month. It is open to anyone who is suffering from grief, loss, and bereavement, and it is free of charge. This group meets from 7pm-8:30pm in the Karen ...
Adolescent Girls
We meet on Saturday mornings from 10-11:30 to discuss healthy relationships, self-esteem, body image, stress management, and friendships.
Hosted by Compass Counseling and Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Perkasie, PA 18944
We meet on Saturday mornings from 10-11:30 to discuss healthy relationships, self-esteem, body image, stress management, and friendships.
Beginning DBT skills. Starts Tuesday 10/18/22
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy group processing. Mindfulness skills will be reviewed and group will begin with distress tolerance. Then the modules will continue with skills that the group decides to focus on. Group limited to 5, will meet weekly.
Hosted by Linda Elkins
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Havertown, PA 19083
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy group processing. Mindfulness skills will be reviewed and group will begin with distress tolerance. Then the modules will continue with skills that the group decides to focus on. Group limited to 5, will meet weekly.
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Hosted by Samantha Pastier Llc
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Allentown, PA 18104
Mixed Gender Adult Psychotherapy Group
I have a long-term, adult psychotherapy group which meets on Tuesday evenings. The group met online from March 2020 - May 2023 and now meets in person. There are occasionally openings for this group.
Hosted by Rita G Drapkin
Psychologist, PhD, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15206
I have a long-term, adult psychotherapy group which meets on Tuesday evenings. The group met online from March 2020 - May 2023 and now meets in person. There are occasionally openings for this group.
Solo Parent Support (Virtual)
Welcome to our 10-week Solo-Parenting Support Group— for the unsung heroes shaping the future generation. Join us in conversations about the highs, lows, and the unfiltered reality of solo parenting. This is a space where it's okay not to love ...
Hosted by Soothing Moon Clinical Counseling
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19150
Welcome to our 10-week Solo-Parenting Support Group— for the unsung heroes shaping the future generation. Join us in conversations about the highs, lows, and the unfiltered reality of solo parenting. This is a space where it's okay not to love ...
Parenting Group
This is a continuing group addressing the current challenges facing all parents. Practical tips and emotional support are offered. Parents of young and older children are invited.
This is a continuing group addressing the current challenges facing all parents. Practical tips and emotional support are offered. Parents of young and older children are invited.
DBT skills training
This group will be focused on the learning & application of behavioral coping skills in the areas of: emotion regulation, mindfulness skills, interpersonal skills, distress tolerance, & reality acceptance skills. This group is a good fit for individuals struggling to ...
Hosted by Lauren Merclean
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berwyn, PA 19312
This group will be focused on the learning & application of behavioral coping skills in the areas of: emotion regulation, mindfulness skills, interpersonal skills, distress tolerance, & reality acceptance skills. This group is a good fit for individuals struggling to ...
Heart Rhythm Meditation
Heart Rhythm Meditation focuses your energy around the desires of your heart. It is a process that helps your heart to heal and expands your consciousness into becoming the true being of strength that you are.
Hosted by Kate Lampe
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Emmaus, PA 18049
Heart Rhythm Meditation focuses your energy around the desires of your heart. It is a process that helps your heart to heal and expands your consciousness into becoming the true being of strength that you are.
Women's Group
Supportive and psycho-educational group for women ages 21+ to learn learn positive coping skills as well as strategies to manage anxiety, stress, and depression. Support provided while exploring personal, family, and life transition issues in a confidential and safe environment. ...
Hosted by Springfield Psychological of West Chester
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Chester, PA 19380
Supportive and psycho-educational group for women ages 21+ to learn learn positive coping skills as well as strategies to manage anxiety, stress, and depression. Support provided while exploring personal, family, and life transition issues in a confidential and safe environment. ...
Gaslighting, Betrayal Trauma, Narcissistic Abuse
This group is focused on support for those who are healing from the trauma of betrayal, domestic or narcissistic abuse, or intimate partner violence (including violent communication). Members will support each other and I will facilitate the group discussion by ...
Hosted by Sara Johnson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPCA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19147
This group is focused on support for those who are healing from the trauma of betrayal, domestic or narcissistic abuse, or intimate partner violence (including violent communication). Members will support each other and I will facilitate the group discussion by ...
Eating Disorders Support Group
Led by Allison Kessler, LCSW. This group is for women who struggle with binge-purging, restricting, over-eating, or other eating disorder behaviors and want the support of a weekly group to help with recovery. The aim of the group is to ...
Hosted by Bloomgarden, Ostroff & Associates
Psychologist, LCSW, LPC, PhD, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19102
Led by Allison Kessler, LCSW. This group is for women who struggle with binge-purging, restricting, over-eating, or other eating disorder behaviors and want the support of a weekly group to help with recovery. The aim of the group is to ...
DBT Skills Group (Pennsylvania)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a powerful therapy for individuals who have trouble regulating emotions & behaviors. These groups help replace problematic thought / behavior patterns with more adaptive ways of coping to create a "life worth living." We focus ...
Hosted by Allison Whitmore
Pre-Licensed Professional, RYT-200, Reiki
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19102
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a powerful therapy for individuals who have trouble regulating emotions & behaviors. These groups help replace problematic thought / behavior patterns with more adaptive ways of coping to create a "life worth living." We focus ...
This group focuses on overcoming anxiety.
Dreams
A psycho-educational group, sponsored by the Association of Jungian Analysts, and devoted to learning about the nature of dream analysis from a Jungian perspective. It is attended by both clinicians and lay people alike whose interest in dreamwork at both ...
Hosted by Mark E. Dean
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, , ATR, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lansdowne, PA 19050
A psycho-educational group, sponsored by the Association of Jungian Analysts, and devoted to learning about the nature of dream analysis from a Jungian perspective. It is attended by both clinicians and lay people alike whose interest in dreamwork at both ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Pennsylvania?
Search for nearby support groups by inputting your city, zip code, or the name of the group into the search bar. From there, you can filter to find a group that suits your needs, whether you are looking for support for a teenager, a group that focuses on a specific issue, such as depression, or a particular program type, such as one geared toward developing social skills. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
How does group therapy work?
Therapy groups are led by one or more therapists and serve to help people process their experiences and learn from others who understand their challenges firsthand. They can be based on a specific issue, such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, and caregiving. They can involve a specific type of program or therapy, such as a social skills group or CBT group. They can also be specific to a particular population or community, such as teens or LGBTQ.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
What are the benefits of group therapy?
Support groups help connect people with shared challenges or physical and mental health conditions. In a group setting, participants can receive support and feedback from peers and can acquire new skills, strategies and perspectives by listening to one another. Discussing your experience with someone who also has a cancer diagnosis, or whose son also struggles with addiction, for example, can help you feel less alone, reduce distress, find empathy and connection, and learn practical or medical information that has helped others. Group therapy can also be a more affordable option than individual therapy and just as effective.
Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?
Support groups can be deeply valuable for both emotional support and/or treatment outcomes. It’s difficult to make a blanket statement on efficacy due to the many different types of support groups and conditions treated, but group therapy has been found to be just as effective as individual therapy in establishing long-term abstinence for conditions such as substance abuse, addiction and alcohol abuse.
How much does group therapy cost?
Group counseling is typically less expensive than individual counseling, with each session costing on average between $60 to $75. Meanwhile, individual therapy sessions can run anywhere from $100 to $200 and up, even after insurance. It is possible to find low-cost group therapy options and many therapists offer group sessions free of charge.
Does insurance cover group therapy?
As with individual therapy, many insurance companies do offer coverage for group therapy sessions. However, the coverage varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider. Individuals are encouraged to check with their insurance providers to verify coverage.
How long does group therapy last?
The length of a support group session is often one hour but can fall anywhere between 45 minutes and two hours. The amount of time that people remain in a support group varies based on their specific needs and goals and the type of therapy. Some individuals may seek a shorter-term group, such as a bereavement group, that may last between six and 20 weeks. Some may seek a longer-term group that lasts for a year or indefinitely.
What are the limitations of support groups?
Support groups have many benefits, but there are a few limitations as well. Support groups do not constitute formal therapeutic or medical treatment, and are not run by licensed mental health professionals, so some people may opt for group therapy or individual therapy instead. Additionally, support groups can depend on the other participants, so a disruptive individual has the potential to mar the group dynamic, and the anecdotal information shared may sometimes be unhelpful or inaccurate. Because it is a group setting, confidentiality can be more difficult to guard and participants receive less personalized attention than they would in an individual therapy session.