Journal Therapy Group
We will explore thoughts and feelings regarding anxiety and depression through journal prompts in a group setting.
Hosted by Patricia Sciglimpaglia-Vigue
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Colchester, CT 06415
We will explore thoughts and feelings regarding anxiety and depression through journal prompts in a group setting.
Take charge of your happiness!
This has been a very rough few years, so much has transpired! This got me thinking about some practical ways to help others find some sense of contentment under the current circumstances. The sessions will take place in a virtual ...
Hosted by John M Buchbinder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Milford, CT 06461
This has been a very rough few years, so much has transpired! This got me thinking about some practical ways to help others find some sense of contentment under the current circumstances. The sessions will take place in a virtual ...
Self of therapist
This group is for advanced training of therapists
Hosted by J. Edward Lynch
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Branford, CT 06405
This group is for advanced training of therapists
Mar Y Sol Mental Health Experts LLC
Hosted by Dr. Aura Ardon - Mar Y Sol Mental Health Experts
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Danbury, CT 06810
"Apparent Moms" Support Group
A free virtual Health & Wellness support group for pregnant and postpartum mothers in New Haven, CT county.
Hosted by Apparent Health and Wellness, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C, AFPA-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Prospect, CT 06712
A free virtual Health & Wellness support group for pregnant and postpartum mothers in New Haven, CT county.
Acquired Brain Injury Support Group
This group provides a safe, non-judgmental space for adults who have experienced a brain injury. Individuals are invited to come as they are and be present with others who understand. This group is CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) centered with the ...
Hosted by Carolyn D. Frye, LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manchester, CT 06040
This group provides a safe, non-judgmental space for adults who have experienced a brain injury. Individuals are invited to come as they are and be present with others who understand. This group is CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) centered with the ...
Supportive Solutions Behavioral Health & Wellness
Hosted by Amber Patrice Woodward
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW, MT-BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamden, CT 06518
Divorce Support Group, Divorce and Heal
Divorce Support Group Farmington, CT and via Zoom. Intake appointment required to answer your questions, to explain group including confidentiality, and ... to get to know you better! Let's see if we are a good fit for you.
Divorce Support Group Farmington, CT and via Zoom. Intake appointment required to answer your questions, to explain group including confidentiality, and ... to get to know you better! Let's see if we are a good fit for you.
Guided imagery and meditation
Connect with other levels of consciousness to develop a deeper and more expansive sense of self. This group experience will provide an opportunity join with like minded people. In an atmosphere of safety, support, sharing, risking, openheartedness, and fun, we'll ...
Hosted by Patty Schein, M.Ed., LMFT, LPC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Milford, CT 06460
Connect with other levels of consciousness to develop a deeper and more expansive sense of self. This group experience will provide an opportunity join with like minded people. In an atmosphere of safety, support, sharing, risking, openheartedness, and fun, we'll ...
Anger Management
Hosted by Milna Rosario
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Windsor, CT 06095
St Theresa's Bereavement Support Group
BEREAVEMENT PROGRAM - Grieving the death of a loved one is a challenging journey. Our support group will assist you in maneuvering through your grief & loss. We meet on Saturdays, twice a month for six week sessions, in both ...
Hosted by Susan Marie O'Connor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA CMH, LPC, NCC, MA I/O
Verified Verified
Group meets in Trumbull, CT 06611
BEREAVEMENT PROGRAM - Grieving the death of a loved one is a challenging journey. Our support group will assist you in maneuvering through your grief & loss. We meet on Saturdays, twice a month for six week sessions, in both ...
Group Therapy for Moms Coming Soon!
Support group for moms coming soon! Online. Give us a call. Group forming now.
Hosted by SMPsychotherapy & Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Danbury, CT 06811
Support group for moms coming soon! Online. Give us a call. Group forming now.
Hopes and Dreams Workshop
Hopes and Dreams is a transformational workshop experience that will take you from a life of "someday" to a life of "now." Join Hopes and Dreams to create the future you've always wanted. In Hopes and Dreams you will learn ...
Hosted by Joyce Colburn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westport, CT 06880
Hopes and Dreams is a transformational workshop experience that will take you from a life of "someday" to a life of "now." Join Hopes and Dreams to create the future you've always wanted. In Hopes and Dreams you will learn ...
Sunrise Therapy Services, LLC
Behavioral health providers in the state of Connecticut.
Hosted by Stacie Handel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bridgeport, CT 06606
Behavioral health providers in the state of Connecticut.
Individual therapist’s
Individual & group therapy across the life span. Trauma, addiction and the spectrum of mental health and disabilities.
Hosted by Dayna Leigh Giordano
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-, BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Branford, CT 06405
Individual & group therapy across the life span. Trauma, addiction and the spectrum of mental health and disabilities.
Art Making For All Ages
The creative act is very important to us as a people. Lets make some art together either guided with directive or if you just need a safe environment to be creative. Groups are forming in the Spring and Fall.
Hosted by Keith Murphey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAAT, LPC, ATR, EMDR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Clinton, CT 06413
The creative act is very important to us as a people. Lets make some art together either guided with directive or if you just need a safe environment to be creative. Groups are forming in the Spring and Fall.
Trauma, men's and women's
Hosted by Northeast Wellness Clinic
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mansfield Center, CT 06250
Managing Anxiety and Depression: A Group for Women
So sorry! Group postponed due to unexpected personal events. New VIRTUAL Start-Up! March 3rd, 2022, 6:00-7:15 p.m. for 10 weekly sessions. This small educational support group uniquely created for women offers an open, accepting virtual environment to share personal issues ...
Hosted by Leigh Anne Mehldau, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Glastonbury, CT 06033
So sorry! Group postponed due to unexpected personal events. New VIRTUAL Start-Up! March 3rd, 2022, 6:00-7:15 p.m. for 10 weekly sessions. This small educational support group uniquely created for women offers an open, accepting virtual environment to share personal issues ...
Adolescent Social Skills Group
Social skills allow us to communicate, relate to, and connect with other people. This is essential for establishing friendships and navigating your way through life. Let’s help our kids staying connected. #socialskillsgroup #connection #changemakers
Hosted by Kiefer Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Terryville, CT 06786
Social skills allow us to communicate, relate to, and connect with other people. This is essential for establishing friendships and navigating your way through life. Let’s help our kids staying connected. #socialskillsgroup #connection #changemakers
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Connecticut?
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.