Eco-Therapy: Themed Nature Walks
This weekly nature walk will take place either at Wissahickon/Valley Green Park or Fairmont park. Each week there will be a different theme of which we will explore in a short opening circle and optional meditation. We will then take ...
Hosted by Holistic Psychotherapy with Cole
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSEd, P-LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19128
This weekly nature walk will take place either at Wissahickon/Valley Green Park or Fairmont park. Each week there will be a different theme of which we will explore in a short opening circle and optional meditation. We will then take ...
ASD Discussion Group
Social group for adults on the autism spectrum who want to have friendly and supportive conversations with other autistic adults. Meetings take place once a month, on the second Sunday of the month, from 3:30 - 4:30. You must create ...
Hosted by Hannah Morris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Social group for adults on the autism spectrum who want to have friendly and supportive conversations with other autistic adults. Meetings take place once a month, on the second Sunday of the month, from 3:30 - 4:30. You must create ...
Neurodivergent Performance Training
Join our Social Skills Group for 8 sessions of designed specifically for neurodivergent adolescents. This supportive and inclusive community fosters a safe space to learn and practice social skills in a structured and fun environment. Our evidence-based curriculum is tailored ...
Hosted by Angela Pote
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC , ADHD-CS, PhD (s)
Verified Verified
Group meets in Norwood, PA 19074
Join our Social Skills Group for 8 sessions of designed specifically for neurodivergent adolescents. This supportive and inclusive community fosters a safe space to learn and practice social skills in a structured and fun environment. Our evidence-based curriculum is tailored ...
Moms Supporting Moms
An open process group where moms, at any stage in their parenting journey, can support one another through challenging times, good times and times of uncertainty.
Hosted by Christina Snyder
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PMH-C, CAI-I
Verified Verified
Group meets in Red Hill, PA 18076
An open process group where moms, at any stage in their parenting journey, can support one another through challenging times, good times and times of uncertainty.
Women's Psychotherapy Group
Women to come together and continue their healing process through the use of experiential activities, movement, yoga, meditation, & psychoeducation. Tara takes a trauma-informed integrative approach incorporating mind, body, and spirit. For women who: desire to find their authentic voice, ...
Hosted by Tara Elliot
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Reading, PA 19606
Women to come together and continue their healing process through the use of experiential activities, movement, yoga, meditation, & psychoeducation. Tara takes a trauma-informed integrative approach incorporating mind, body, and spirit. For women who: desire to find their authentic voice, ...
Infertility Support Group
Struggling to conceive can be a painful and isolating experience. Group members find support, coping skills, and self-care strategies as each group member navigates this difficult situation. This group has the unique structure of meeting weekly to allow clients to ...
Struggling to conceive can be a painful and isolating experience. Group members find support, coping skills, and self-care strategies as each group member navigates this difficult situation. This group has the unique structure of meeting weekly to allow clients to ...
Easing Anxiety
This group is a 6 week workshop for teens with anxiety to learn ways to manage and overcome their anxious thoughts.
Hosted by Cavonne Sedeno
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hallam, PA 17406
This group is a 6 week workshop for teens with anxiety to learn ways to manage and overcome their anxious thoughts.
Cornerstone Therapy and Wellness, LLC
The mission of Cornerstone Therpay and Wellness, LLC is to provide the highest quality psychotherapy, speech therapy, medical nutritional and wellness practices in order to help our patients achieve optimal mental and physical health so that they may live a ...
Hosted by Cornerstone Therapy and Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Malvern, PA 19355
The mission of Cornerstone Therpay and Wellness, LLC is to provide the highest quality psychotherapy, speech therapy, medical nutritional and wellness practices in order to help our patients achieve optimal mental and physical health so that they may live a ...
Teen Girls Empowered Groups- groups for ages 13-18
Teen Girls Empowered groups are weekly groups designed to support teenage girls with challenges around self-esteem and body image, depression and anxiety, peer and family conflict, and stress about school and future plans. Teens will increase knowledge of healthy ways ...
Hosted by The Center for Family Empowerment
MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Jenkintown, PA 19046
Teen Girls Empowered groups are weekly groups designed to support teenage girls with challenges around self-esteem and body image, depression and anxiety, peer and family conflict, and stress about school and future plans. Teens will increase knowledge of healthy ways ...
SMART Recovery Group
As an alternative to AA, SMART Recovery is non-religious, self-empowering addiction recovery support group. Our participants learn tools for addiction recovery based on the latest scientific research. The SMART Recovery 4-Point Program helps people recover from all types of addiction ...
Hosted by Dr. John G. Kuna and Associates
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Moosic, PA 18507
As an alternative to AA, SMART Recovery is non-religious, self-empowering addiction recovery support group. Our participants learn tools for addiction recovery based on the latest scientific research. The SMART Recovery 4-Point Program helps people recover from all types of addiction ...
parents of adult children
This group is a support group for parents who are struggling to have happy, healthy relationships with their adult children. This is a closed group that you must register for in advance to attend.
Hosted by Carter Ed Consulting and Family Counseling
MS , MEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in Allentown, PA 18104
This group is a support group for parents who are struggling to have happy, healthy relationships with their adult children. This is a closed group that you must register for in advance to attend.
Camp Girl Power
Camp Girl Power is an empowerment camp for incoming 4th-6th grade girls. Our 2023 Session will be 6/26-6/30 from 9 AM-3 PM (Fee: $360) at Peace Valley Park. Topics covered include: self-esteem, self-identity, self-care, healthy relationships, leadership, and team building. ...
Camp Girl Power is an empowerment camp for incoming 4th-6th grade girls. Our 2023 Session will be 6/26-6/30 from 9 AM-3 PM (Fee: $360) at Peace Valley Park. Topics covered include: self-esteem, self-identity, self-care, healthy relationships, leadership, and team building. ...
Battle Group, Online
Stop being controlled by fear. It's time to see what you are afraid of and run towards it. This online group will challenge everything you think you know about yourself and the world so that you can cut the act ...
Stop being controlled by fear. It's time to see what you are afraid of and run towards it. This online group will challenge everything you think you know about yourself and the world so that you can cut the act ...
Grief Group for Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss
This group focuses on the grief around miscarriage and pregnancy loss. The group will meet virtually on Fridays in the early evening. There will be eight sessions over the span of four months. Sessions will consist of grief education and ...
Hosted by Colette Kenny Verdes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Easton, PA 18045
This group focuses on the grief around miscarriage and pregnancy loss. The group will meet virtually on Fridays in the early evening. There will be eight sessions over the span of four months. Sessions will consist of grief education and ...
relationship group for persons in recovery
After the initial stages of recovery, clients often find that they need help working on relationship skills. This is an experiential group which will help you practice new skills in a safe environment. We help to provide new experiences that ...
Hosted by Nancy S Shapiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Media, PA 19063
After the initial stages of recovery, clients often find that they need help working on relationship skills. This is an experiential group which will help you practice new skills in a safe environment. We help to provide new experiences that ...
Westmoreland Psychotherapy Associates
Westmoreland Psychotherapy Associates (WPA) is located in Murrysville, Westmoreland County, and we serve clients across Pennsylvania. Our mission is to provide preventative and primary mental health therapy and counseling for individuals across the lifespan. Each of our therapists has their ...
Hosted by Wendy M McSparren
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Murrysville, PA 15668
Westmoreland Psychotherapy Associates (WPA) is located in Murrysville, Westmoreland County, and we serve clients across Pennsylvania. Our mission is to provide preventative and primary mental health therapy and counseling for individuals across the lifespan. Each of our therapists has their ...
Intergenerational Women's Psychotherapy Group
a psychotherapy group for adult women aged 25 to 80. It is for women who are open to the challenge of personal growth and wish to explore how their current relationships are influenced by their histories - and who want ...
Hosted by Shari Y Baron
Psychiatric Nurse, MSN, CNS, GCP, FAGPA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Media, PA 19063
a psychotherapy group for adult women aged 25 to 80. It is for women who are open to the challenge of personal growth and wish to explore how their current relationships are influenced by their histories - and who want ...
Crochet for Self Care
Learn crochet as a new coping skill for anxiety symptoms, depression, and more! POV coaching on specific skills. Meet other individuals struggling with their mental health and learn skills together! New projects every week!
Hosted by Tayah Lynn Fretz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethlehem, PA 18020
Learn crochet as a new coping skill for anxiety symptoms, depression, and more! POV coaching on specific skills. Meet other individuals struggling with their mental health and learn skills together! New projects every week!
SageWrite
This group of people in their 50s and 60s meets monthly to work on challenges of aging, personal life problems and experiences (sharing is optional). The group was started in May 2015 and is limited to six people.
This group of people in their 50s and 60s meets monthly to work on challenges of aging, personal life problems and experiences (sharing is optional). The group was started in May 2015 and is limited to six people.
Women's Group on Relationships
An safe, supportive atmosphere for exploring relationship patterns, creating more awareness, and learning new behaviors to enable healthy intimacy. Also, dealing with loss, grief, bereavement in all its forms. .
Hosted by Marion Rudin Frank
Psychologist, EdD, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19103
An safe, supportive atmosphere for exploring relationship patterns, creating more awareness, and learning new behaviors to enable healthy intimacy. Also, dealing with loss, grief, bereavement in all its forms. .
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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.