Counseling Works LLC
Creating an inviting space for self exploration is the backbone of our approach. Our therapists lean into the idea that “two things can be true at once”, believing that when we embody this attitude, our lives become more expansive, rather ...
Hosted by Rachel Rudel
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Creating an inviting space for self exploration is the backbone of our approach. Our therapists lean into the idea that “two things can be true at once”, believing that when we embody this attitude, our lives become more expansive, rather ...
Men's Group
We men have far more in common with each other than we do with "them." This group allows men to explore intimacy and life issues with other men in a safe environment.
Hosted by Jeff Garson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
We men have far more in common with each other than we do with "them." This group allows men to explore intimacy and life issues with other men in a safe environment.
UnAttached
We HEALING!!!! How do you heal after the betrayal of a cheating partner? How do you get pass the obsessive thoughts, the "What didn't I do?" The pain of lies, the tears, the ruminating thoughts, and building your self-esteem, self ...
Hosted by Shaakira Gillette
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
We HEALING!!!! How do you heal after the betrayal of a cheating partner? How do you get pass the obsessive thoughts, the "What didn't I do?" The pain of lies, the tears, the ruminating thoughts, and building your self-esteem, self ...
Multi-Family Adolescent DBT Skills Group
Multi-Family Adolescent DBT combines cognitive behavioral interventions with mindfulness and acceptance-based approaches to help teens who have difficulty controlling their emotions and behaviors. It is critical that our struggling young people learn new skills to manage their emotions and behaviors ...
Multi-Family Adolescent DBT combines cognitive behavioral interventions with mindfulness and acceptance-based approaches to help teens who have difficulty controlling their emotions and behaviors. It is critical that our struggling young people learn new skills to manage their emotions and behaviors ...
Optimum Care Counseling and Wellness Solutions
Hosted by Sheila Jourdain
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CRNP, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sinking Spring, PA 19608
Chemical Dependency Recovery Group
An important key in helping you build your new life, is through the recovery group process where you will have the opportunity to meet with and learn from other people like you in recovery from addiction and learn the skills ...
Hosted by Molly Mitchell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CAADC, SAP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15217
An important key in helping you build your new life, is through the recovery group process where you will have the opportunity to meet with and learn from other people like you in recovery from addiction and learn the skills ...
Men, Masculinity & Trauma
Join international speaker/facilitator Chris Brown and his passion for helping men learn to connect with themselves and others!
Hosted by West Shore Wellness, LLC
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Camp Hill, PA 17011
Join international speaker/facilitator Chris Brown and his passion for helping men learn to connect with themselves and others!
Calm Mind Therapy
We are therapists who take a relational approach to providing mental health care to children, adolescents, adults, and families. We offer both in-person and virtual therapy sessions from our Ardmore, Pennsylvania office. Let us help you or your loved one ...
We are therapists who take a relational approach to providing mental health care to children, adolescents, adults, and families. We offer both in-person and virtual therapy sessions from our Ardmore, Pennsylvania office. Let us help you or your loved one ...
LifeWay Counseling, LLC
This is an outpatient counseling office that offering counsel to individuals, couples, and families by a licensed professional counselor in New Cumberland, PA.
Hosted by Jeffery Allen Wolfe
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MDiv, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New Cumberland, PA 17070
This is an outpatient counseling office that offering counsel to individuals, couples, and families by a licensed professional counselor in New Cumberland, PA.
Overcoming Separation and Divorce
People who experience separation and divorce often have mixed feelings about parting ways with their partners because of attachments, securities, history, family loyalty and comfort. Moving forward can be overwhelming. Whether you're recovering from the pain of being left or ...
Hosted by Kim Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
People who experience separation and divorce often have mixed feelings about parting ways with their partners because of attachments, securities, history, family loyalty and comfort. Moving forward can be overwhelming. Whether you're recovering from the pain of being left or ...
Clinical & AAMFT Approved Supervision
If you are seeking licensure as a marriage and family therapist, professional counselor, or a clinical social worker in Pennsylvania, I am able to provide clinical supervision for your work. If you are an MFT working toward licensure, your hours ...
Hosted by Melissa Roberts
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Paoli, PA 19301
If you are seeking licensure as a marriage and family therapist, professional counselor, or a clinical social worker in Pennsylvania, I am able to provide clinical supervision for your work. If you are an MFT working toward licensure, your hours ...
Women's Trauma Group
A 16 week long healing journey that provides: *Decreased sense of isolation *Decrease in shame and stigmatization that comes with trauma *The opportunity to support others while being supported by them. For Women, Femme, and Female identifying people between the ...
Hosted by Antonietta Delli Carpini
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RDT
Verified Verified
Group meets in King Of Prussia, PA 19406
A 16 week long healing journey that provides: *Decreased sense of isolation *Decrease in shame and stigmatization that comes with trauma *The opportunity to support others while being supported by them. For Women, Femme, and Female identifying people between the ...
Gail Ludwig
couples workshops and grief counseling
Hosted by Gail Ludwig Vogler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW, MSN
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15243
couples workshops and grief counseling
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.
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 ...
Women's Eating Disorder Support Group
This virtual support group is designed for women 30+ who are in recovery from an eating disorder. The group provides a supportive environment with the goal of connecting to others with shared experiences and to not feel alone through the ...
Hosted by Jen Donovan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEDS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Paoli, PA 19301
This virtual support group is designed for women 30+ who are in recovery from an eating disorder. The group provides a supportive environment with the goal of connecting to others with shared experiences and to not feel alone through the ...
Fertility Wellness Program/Support Group
Learn techniques for relaxation and mindfulness during infertility. 8 week Fertility Wellness Support Group includes 6 acupuncture sessions, 2 fertility yoga sessions & 3 sessions for couples to attend together. A chance for you and your partner/spouse to learn skills ...
Hosted by Pam Kelberg, LCSW, CST Certified Sex Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW, CST
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19106
Learn techniques for relaxation and mindfulness during infertility. 8 week Fertility Wellness Support Group includes 6 acupuncture sessions, 2 fertility yoga sessions & 3 sessions for couples to attend together. A chance for you and your partner/spouse to learn skills ...
Counseling Works LLC
Creating an inviting space for self exploration is the backbone of our approach. Our therapists lean into the idea that “two things can be true at once”, believing that when we embody this attitude, our lives become more expansive, rather ...
Hosted by Wesley Waldrup
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Creating an inviting space for self exploration is the backbone of our approach. Our therapists lean into the idea that “two things can be true at once”, believing that when we embody this attitude, our lives become more expansive, rather ...
All Gender Teen Outpatient Group
75 minute weekly all gender teen group that focuses on teen stressors, self-esteem, social skills, healthy relationships, boundaries/limits, coping skills, and mindfulness strategies.
Hosted by reNEW YOU Counseling and Wellness LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Royersford, PA 19468
75 minute weekly all gender teen group that focuses on teen stressors, self-esteem, social skills, healthy relationships, boundaries/limits, coping skills, and mindfulness strategies.
Between Us
'Between Us' is an interpersonal process group in which people share and connect with others in a small group. An interpersonal process group can be a powerful tool for self-understanding and transformation, especially regarding ways of relating to others that ...
'Between Us' is an interpersonal process group in which people share and connect with others in a small group. An interpersonal process group can be a powerful tool for self-understanding and transformation, especially regarding ways of relating to others that ...
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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.