Relaxation group
4 to 5 patients. Monday evening 7-8pm. Discussion. Mindfulness. Skills. Breathing exercise.
Hosted by Foyzul Ahmed
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-R, R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brooklyn, NY 11201
4 to 5 patients. Monday evening 7-8pm. Discussion. Mindfulness. Skills. Breathing exercise.
To Empower U
I offer ongoing educational, coaching and support groups for those recently diagnosed with food allergies and those facing unique food allergy challenges. The groups provide support, education, and empowerment, improving confidence and competence in living with food allergies. Each group ...
Hosted by Lori Moussapour
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Larchmont, NY 10538
I offer ongoing educational, coaching and support groups for those recently diagnosed with food allergies and those facing unique food allergy challenges. The groups provide support, education, and empowerment, improving confidence and competence in living with food allergies. Each group ...
Parents of Children with OCD and Anxiety
We are starting a Parent Group for Parents of Children and Adolescents with OCD and Anxiety! We're here to provide a supportive and informative space for parents who are navigating the challenges of raising children facing these difficulties. Our group ...
Hosted by Hudson Valley Mental Health Counseling, PLLC
LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nyack, NY 10960
We are starting a Parent Group for Parents of Children and Adolescents with OCD and Anxiety! We're here to provide a supportive and informative space for parents who are navigating the challenges of raising children facing these difficulties. Our group ...
EQ Lab Men's Group
When it comes to happiness and success in life, EQ matters just as much as IQ. Learn how you can boost your emotional intelligence, build stronger relationships, and achieve your goals. Connect with other open-minded men in a safe and ...
When it comes to happiness and success in life, EQ matters just as much as IQ. Learn how you can boost your emotional intelligence, build stronger relationships, and achieve your goals. Connect with other open-minded men in a safe and ...
Clinical Supervision
This group supervision offers clinicians of all experience leves the opportunity to process and improve their clinical work, with bi-weekly case presentations and group discussions. Participants are encouraged to identify their unique strengths and better understand transference/countertrans ference issues in ...
Hosted by Regina Jennings
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWR
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10024
This group supervision offers clinicians of all experience leves the opportunity to process and improve their clinical work, with bi-weekly case presentations and group discussions. Participants are encouraged to identify their unique strengths and better understand transference/countertrans ference issues in ...
Women's Self-Compassion + Happiness Group (Online)
Are you a woman whose heart has been wounded after a lifetime of putting other people's needs & wants above your own? Do you find it hard to honor yourself & do what you really want? Have you been hurt ...
Hosted by Sheenie Ambardar MD, Concierge Psychiatrist
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10023
Are you a woman whose heart has been wounded after a lifetime of putting other people's needs & wants above your own? Do you find it hard to honor yourself & do what you really want? Have you been hurt ...
Improving Your Body Image
This support group will allow women to better understand their relationship with food and their body. Food and body image issues can be quite overwhelming, but working alongside other women struggling with the same issues can help remind you that ...
Hosted by Kendall Contri Bierman (Mirielle Therapy Practice)
MHC-LP
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10016
This support group will allow women to better understand their relationship with food and their body. Food and body image issues can be quite overwhelming, but working alongside other women struggling with the same issues can help remind you that ...
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
MBCT Group beginning September 12, 2017!
Hosted by Brynn Wallace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10010
MBCT Group beginning September 12, 2017!
Limitless Counseling
A private practice group where we prioritize your mental well-being with personalized, compassionate care. Our practice is dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey to improved mental health and overall well-being. We believe in a holistic approach to mental health, ...
Hosted by Kristina Scaglione
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Port Jefferson, NY 11777
A private practice group where we prioritize your mental well-being with personalized, compassionate care. Our practice is dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey to improved mental health and overall well-being. We believe in a holistic approach to mental health, ...
Coping with a Break-Up
Hosted by Jaclyn Bronstein, LMHC
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10022
Studio Art Therapy Supervision Group
Do you want to develop your art therapy career and challenge yourself? Are you hungry for contact with other seasoned art therapists? This weekly ongoing supervision group held in my art studio in downtown NYC focuses on building on your ...
Hosted by Natasha Shapiro
Art Therapist, MPS, ATR-BC, LCAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10013
Do you want to develop your art therapy career and challenge yourself? Are you hungry for contact with other seasoned art therapists? This weekly ongoing supervision group held in my art studio in downtown NYC focuses on building on your ...
Weekly Young Adults Interpersonal Process Group
This group is for young adults, ages 20-30 years old. The group is ongoing and open to new member. If you are interested, please contact me!
Hosted by Amy Normann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rochester, NY 14625
This group is for young adults, ages 20-30 years old. The group is ongoing and open to new member. If you are interested, please contact me!
New Parent Group
Becoming a parent is one of life's most miraculous experiences. With all the joy also comes challenges that sometimes new parents are not ready for. We will be discussing a range of topics imcluding; new identity, how to deal will ...
Becoming a parent is one of life's most miraculous experiences. With all the joy also comes challenges that sometimes new parents are not ready for. We will be discussing a range of topics imcluding; new identity, how to deal will ...
Living With The Pressure To Be Perfect
There are barely any therapy groups for teen girls of color. Teen girls of color who deal with racism and sexism in high school and need a place to speak. This in-person 6-week therapy group is for teen girls (14 ...
Hosted by Noni Vaughn-Pollard
MSEd, NDTR, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brooklyn, NY 11215
There are barely any therapy groups for teen girls of color. Teen girls of color who deal with racism and sexism in high school and need a place to speak. This in-person 6-week therapy group is for teen girls (14 ...
Adult Substance Abuse Treatment
Our Adult Services program helps chemically-dependent adults take the crucial first steps towards recovery. This not only means accepting their physiological or psychological dependency, but also facing the relationship problems, economic hardships, or personal insecurities that may have pushed them ...
Hosted by YMCA Counseling Service
Treatment Center, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Staten Island, NY 10312
Our Adult Services program helps chemically-dependent adults take the crucial first steps towards recovery. This not only means accepting their physiological or psychological dependency, but also facing the relationship problems, economic hardships, or personal insecurities that may have pushed them ...
The Adolescent Parent Support Group
Support group for parents of adolescence. Explore topics such as improving communication with your child, empowering vs. enabling your child, limit setting, family roles, having a child in treatment, recognizing and dealing with signs and symptoms of alcohol and substance ...
Hosted by Nicole Ann Vivona
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-R, CASAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oceanside, NY 11572
Support group for parents of adolescence. Explore topics such as improving communication with your child, empowering vs. enabling your child, limit setting, family roles, having a child in treatment, recognizing and dealing with signs and symptoms of alcohol and substance ...
Neurofabulous Hybrid group+1:1 coaching
Neurofabulous is a 3-month (15 week) hybrid group coaching "cohort-style" program specifically for unconventional neurodivergent adults, which combines group sessions (via Zoom), an online course/platform, and content and community to keep you engaged between sessions. You may apply to join ...
Neurofabulous is a 3-month (15 week) hybrid group coaching "cohort-style" program specifically for unconventional neurodivergent adults, which combines group sessions (via Zoom), an online course/platform, and content and community to keep you engaged between sessions. You may apply to join ...
Recovery from an Abusive Relationship
This group is for women who would love a space in which to safely process the trauma of having exited an abusive relationship with peers who can relate to the experience.
Hosted by Berta Alicia Garcia Bustamante
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10012
This group is for women who would love a space in which to safely process the trauma of having exited an abusive relationship with peers who can relate to the experience.
Improv Therapy Workshops
Improv Therapy: is a relationship-focused workshop that blends Improvisational games, action methods, humor and team-bonding techniques. This group explores issues including; anxiety, depression, procrastination and interpersonal issues that get in the way of meaningful connection with others. Next Workshop: Sunday ...
Hosted by Kelley J Brower
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, CFRC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10019
Improv Therapy: is a relationship-focused workshop that blends Improvisational games, action methods, humor and team-bonding techniques. This group explores issues including; anxiety, depression, procrastination and interpersonal issues that get in the way of meaningful connection with others. Next Workshop: Sunday ...
Grief & Loss/Death & Dying
A 10 week online group to support individuals in coping with loss. Gain education on the stages of grief and explore use of psychodrama, music therapy, & narrative therapy to process your loss. Group is offered via zoom and is ...
Hosted by Cody Bowser
Counselor, LMHC, CCTP II
Verified Verified
Group meets in Baldwinsville, NY 13027
A 10 week online group to support individuals in coping with loss. Gain education on the stages of grief and explore use of psychodrama, music therapy, & narrative therapy to process your loss. Group is offered via zoom and is ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in New York?
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.