G.E.N.T.L.E. Group
Grievers Enduring New Traumatic Loss Experiences. Designed for individuals looking for supportive grief treatment following sudden, traumatic loss.
Hosted by Eileen Marie Cleary
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Langhorne, PA 19047
Grievers Enduring New Traumatic Loss Experiences. Designed for individuals looking for supportive grief treatment following sudden, traumatic loss.
Attacking Anxiety and Depression Therapy Group
Are you 18 or older and suffering from anxiety or depression? Is it starting to affect your quality of life? We offer a group counseling session with others, just like you, experiencing the same types of issues.
Hosted by Chestnut Ridge Counseling Services, Inc
Treatment Center, MD
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Uniontown, PA 15401
Are you 18 or older and suffering from anxiety or depression? Is it starting to affect your quality of life? We offer a group counseling session with others, just like you, experiencing the same types of issues.
Expressive/Wellness Series
We facilitate a 6-session wellness series that utilizes creativity to help rejuvenate your group's mood and thought processes (group size 10-25).
Hosted by Donna Radl
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Malvern, PA 19355
We facilitate a 6-session wellness series that utilizes creativity to help rejuvenate your group's mood and thought processes (group size 10-25).
Grace Therapeutic Services
This is a part-time, solo practice in a shared office with 3 other counselors.
Hosted by Grace Therapeutic Services LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Southampton, PA 18966
This is a part-time, solo practice in a shared office with 3 other counselors.
Unresolved Grief Group - Telehealth
Over the course of six weeks we will explore your journey with grief. Each session will allow time for participants to share their unique experience with grief. There will also be a focus on grief education. This is a Closed ...
Hosted by Sherri McElfatrick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19125
Over the course of six weeks we will explore your journey with grief. Each session will allow time for participants to share their unique experience with grief. There will also be a focus on grief education. This is a Closed ...
Group Therapy for Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Starting an ongoing group for SURVIVORS BECOMING THRIVERS. Interpersonal group where safety allows group members to follow their healing journey with the support of fellow members and an experienced group leader. Each group allows for everyone to check in and ...
Starting an ongoing group for SURVIVORS BECOMING THRIVERS. Interpersonal group where safety allows group members to follow their healing journey with the support of fellow members and an experienced group leader. Each group allows for everyone to check in and ...
Parenting: When your adult child returns home
This is a 6 week small group discussion series that addresses the challenges of dealing with your young adult child who has returned home (or may be having difficulty finding a direction) and guiding principles for addressing issues of this ...
Hosted by Sherry Carroll Pomerantz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rosemont, PA 19010
This is a 6 week small group discussion series that addresses the challenges of dealing with your young adult child who has returned home (or may be having difficulty finding a direction) and guiding principles for addressing issues of this ...
Counseling Corner
Private Practice in Cambridge Springs, PA. Accepting clients locally in the Crawford County Area.
Hosted by Bradley D Jump
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cambridge Springs, PA 16403
Private Practice in Cambridge Springs, PA. Accepting clients locally in the Crawford County Area.
Intensive Outpatient Step Down
Are you leaving a medical setting after intensive outpatient treatment? This is a weekly group program to help individuals better manage the transition from IOP in a structured, supportive environment.
Hosted by Kate Rudd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Are you leaving a medical setting after intensive outpatient treatment? This is a weekly group program to help individuals better manage the transition from IOP in a structured, supportive environment.
MTR Therapy
Hosted by Katie Schank
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19103
Young Women's Group
Starting in February 2024 I will be facilitating a young women's psycho-educational group. Each week we will cover a different topic; basic coping skills, goal setting, communication skills, social media, body image, self esteem and relationships just to name a ...
Hosted by Nora Rose Anger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Media, PA 19063
Starting in February 2024 I will be facilitating a young women's psycho-educational group. Each week we will cover a different topic; basic coping skills, goal setting, communication skills, social media, body image, self esteem and relationships just to name a ...
Caregivers for Seniors
This group is for Caregivers who need assistance with the stress of supporting seniors. The does not have members but if there is interest I will run a group with three people. Please email to inquire.
Hosted by Patricia Hanson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15221
This group is for Caregivers who need assistance with the stress of supporting seniors. The does not have members but if there is interest I will run a group with three people. Please email to inquire.
Doylestown Hospital Infertility Support Group
Infertility is a unique and difficult struggle. Finding support from others who are going through similar challenges can help. This group meets monthly and is free of charge. The group provides: emotional support and encouragement, educational information and resources, and ...
Hosted by Jennifer Riley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Doylestown, PA 18901
Infertility is a unique and difficult struggle. Finding support from others who are going through similar challenges can help. This group meets monthly and is free of charge. The group provides: emotional support and encouragement, educational information and resources, and ...
Conscious Connection and Communication for Couples
Coming Soon. Exact location to be determined. (Doylestown, PA Area)
Hosted by Lael Rasch
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, CPC, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Doylestown, PA 18901
Coming Soon. Exact location to be determined. (Doylestown, PA Area)
HS Seniors - Career and College Planning Group
For HS Seniors: If you are planning to attend college, this group is for you. You will get help locating resources at your HS to help with the application process. We will discuss taking the SAT/ACT. If you are playing ...
Hosted by Pamela Meyers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Holland, PA 18966
For HS Seniors: If you are planning to attend college, this group is for you. You will get help locating resources at your HS to help with the application process. We will discuss taking the SAT/ACT. If you are playing ...
Men's Group
Men's group explores issues important to guys in a supportive environment. We meet monthly, usually on Monday evenings. Join us!
Hosted by Rik Fire
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LISW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Warminster, PA 18974
Men's group explores issues important to guys in a supportive environment. We meet monthly, usually on Monday evenings. Join us!
Calm Mind Therapy, LLC
Calm Mind Therapy is a supportive space for healing. We are staffed by two Licensed Clinical Social Workers — and best friends — who take a relational approach to providing mental health care to individuals, adolescents, couples, and families. Let ...
Hosted by Megan Matusky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ardmore, PA 19003
Calm Mind Therapy is a supportive space for healing. We are staffed by two Licensed Clinical Social Workers — and best friends — who take a relational approach to providing mental health care to individuals, adolescents, couples, and families. Let ...
Ketamine Assisted Therapy group
Coming soon
Hosted by Voyage Healing PC
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19129
Coming soon
Art Therapy or LPC Supervision Group
This group is for practicing clinicians seeking supervision hours for the ATR-BC or LPC. Group includes case consultation, peer support, and art work processing.
Hosted by Emily J Alvarez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MPS, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lancaster, PA 17603
This group is for practicing clinicians seeking supervision hours for the ATR-BC or LPC. Group includes case consultation, peer support, and art work processing.
Momentum Couples & Family Therapy
Hosted by Megan Elizabeth Petak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Uniontown, PA 15401
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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.