Support Groups in New York, NY
Disordered Eating: Reflect and Connect
This small group of women and nonbinary folks ages 18-40 will come together via Google Meet on Monday evenings for support and education on key issues in recovery from a variety of Eating Disorders. We will discuss a different topic ...
Hosted by Katherine E Kluefer
Counselor, MSEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10010
This small group of women and nonbinary folks ages 18-40 will come together via Google Meet on Monday evenings for support and education on key issues in recovery from a variety of Eating Disorders. We will discuss a different topic ...
Single Driven Women
This group is for single, career-minded women seeking support from other women like them. From a very young age, women are taught that their womanhood is intrinsically tied to getting married and having kids. This can cause distress not only ...
Hosted by Dalia Spektor
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10024
This group is for single, career-minded women seeking support from other women like them. From a very young age, women are taught that their womanhood is intrinsically tied to getting married and having kids. This can cause distress not only ...
Ruptures in Intimate Partner Relationships
This group will seek to support female-identifying adults healing from relationship ruptures in romantic or intimate partner relationships. If you have experienced betrayal, infidelity, abandonment, or neglect from a partner in adulthood, this group may be for you. This group ...
Hosted by Anna Velychko
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT, SEP
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10003
This group will seek to support female-identifying adults healing from relationship ruptures in romantic or intimate partner relationships. If you have experienced betrayal, infidelity, abandonment, or neglect from a partner in adulthood, this group may be for you. This group ...
Women Considering Divorce
I believe in the importance and convergence of not only inner healing, but also reaching out to the world for support and community. I have witnessed the power of women coming together to witness and support one another. One of ...
Hosted by Angelica Magana- Rossin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10016
I believe in the importance and convergence of not only inner healing, but also reaching out to the world for support and community. I have witnessed the power of women coming together to witness and support one another. One of ...
Coping Skills for Young Adult Athletes
Student athletes (and former student-athletes/recent college graduates) face unique challenges that are sometimes difficult to talk about. This is a forum for discussing these challenges and healthy coping mechanisms so that you can continue to love your sport, and yourself. ...
Hosted by Nargus Harounzadeh
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10001
Student athletes (and former student-athletes/recent college graduates) face unique challenges that are sometimes difficult to talk about. This is a forum for discussing these challenges and healthy coping mechanisms so that you can continue to love your sport, and yourself. ...
ADHD Group Therapy
Hosted by Anna M. Ogle
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10003
LifeStages
Hosted by Neal Spivack
Psychologist, PhD, CGP, FAGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10016
Women of Consequence
Women of Consequence is a monthly group coaching membership that will catapult you into the life you’ve been longing for and help you stay centered on your unique life purpose. Membership includes a monthly life planning workshop, weekly challenges to ...
Hosted by Chanel Dokun | Life Planner & Relationship Expert
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10165
Women of Consequence is a monthly group coaching membership that will catapult you into the life you’ve been longing for and help you stay centered on your unique life purpose. Membership includes a monthly life planning workshop, weekly challenges to ...
Gambling Addiction Group
I have a brand new group that will be forming soon! This group is based off of my unique approach that has been super effective for many, many compulsive gamblers. The great benefit of working in a group is that ...
Hosted by Dr. Eric Fields
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10128
I have a brand new group that will be forming soon! This group is based off of my unique approach that has been super effective for many, many compulsive gamblers. The great benefit of working in a group is that ...
DBT Skills Group
DBT Skills Groups focus on teaching individuals practical skills to help them more effectively navigate challenging emotional and/or interpersonal situations. DBT Skills Groups are Ideal for anyone struggling with any of the following issues: Emotion regulation, Tolerating distress, Self harm, ...
Hosted by Lindsay Chester
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10023
DBT Skills Groups focus on teaching individuals practical skills to help them more effectively navigate challenging emotional and/or interpersonal situations. DBT Skills Groups are Ideal for anyone struggling with any of the following issues: Emotion regulation, Tolerating distress, Self harm, ...
Relationship Patterns and Seeing the Self
Therapy group focusing on helping others discover their authenticity and explore relationship patterns. This group is made up of members who deeply value introspection and are working in therapy to achieve their most authentic selves.
Hosted by Lindsey C Pratt
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10001
Therapy group focusing on helping others discover their authenticity and explore relationship patterns. This group is made up of members who deeply value introspection and are working in therapy to achieve their most authentic selves.
Intimacy Disorders
Process Group for Intimacy Issues, Problematic Sexual Behaviors and Sex Addiction: Learn to remain sexually healthy and sexually sober while getting your real needs met from your primary relationships
Hosted by Liz Lacy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACST
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10011
Process Group for Intimacy Issues, Problematic Sexual Behaviors and Sex Addiction: Learn to remain sexually healthy and sexually sober while getting your real needs met from your primary relationships
Adult children of divorce
This is a psychotherapy group focusing on the unique issues faced by adult children of divorce. Divorce can be devastating whether experienced by children or adults, but an adult child can have his or her sense of identity shaken in ...
Hosted by Alyson Jackson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10003
This is a psychotherapy group focusing on the unique issues faced by adult children of divorce. Divorce can be devastating whether experienced by children or adults, but an adult child can have his or her sense of identity shaken in ...
DBT Skills Group
DBT groups are not your traditional talk therapy. They are skills based - think of it more as a class. There are four different categories of skills that you will learn - mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal skills. ...
Hosted by Cal Klingensmith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10016
DBT groups are not your traditional talk therapy. They are skills based - think of it more as a class. There are four different categories of skills that you will learn - mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal skills. ...
CBT for Anxiety in Children (ages 8-12)
Cognitive Behavioral Group for Anxiety for Children ages 8-12. This group will provide education on anxiety, related symptoms, and associated behaviors, followed by skill building and exposure exercises to directly address and overcome anxiety. Children appropriate for this group include ...
Hosted by Gabrielle Carson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10016
Cognitive Behavioral Group for Anxiety for Children ages 8-12. This group will provide education on anxiety, related symptoms, and associated behaviors, followed by skill building and exposure exercises to directly address and overcome anxiety. Children appropriate for this group include ...
Private Alternative Recovery Group
This group will offer a supportive environment for all levels of recovery, as well as different processes to achieve that goal. Everyone is encouraged to go at their own pace from their own perspective. Support will also be encouraged, whether ...
Hosted by Barbara Judd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10010
This group will offer a supportive environment for all levels of recovery, as well as different processes to achieve that goal. Everyone is encouraged to go at their own pace from their own perspective. Support will also be encouraged, whether ...
CBT for Adult ADHD (Virtual)
Do you struggle with ADHD as an adult? Does it interfere with work, school, or other areas of your life? This virtual group can help! Tuesdays, April 16 - June 18
Hosted by Amanda Spray
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10016
Do you struggle with ADHD as an adult? Does it interfere with work, school, or other areas of your life? This virtual group can help! Tuesdays, April 16 - June 18
Asian Empowerment Group
Asian Americans and Chinese international Student Empowerment group. As Asian Americans, we all experience uncertainty, loneliness, stress, and challenges sometimes. We need support adapting to an unfamiliar environment, getting used to different cultural norms, and cultivating romantic and sexual connections. ...
Hosted by Huilin Lai
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CST, EMDR-C, SIFI
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10001
Asian Americans and Chinese international Student Empowerment group. As Asian Americans, we all experience uncertainty, loneliness, stress, and challenges sometimes. We need support adapting to an unfamiliar environment, getting used to different cultural norms, and cultivating romantic and sexual connections. ...
Chronic illness for the LGBT Community
Hosted by At Home Ketamine Assisted Therapy (Instant Insurance Verification)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MD, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10016
Madison Park Psychological Services
I have formed a group practice devoted to providing the best and highest quality comprehensive psychological services. My mission is to design the most effective individualized treatment to help you reach optimal health and well-being. My team prides itself in ...
Hosted by Yasmine Saad
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10010
I have formed a group practice devoted to providing the best and highest quality comprehensive psychological services. My mission is to design the most effective individualized treatment to help you reach optimal health and well-being. My team prides itself in ...
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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.