Support Groups in New York, NY
Social Anxiety Group
This group is a safe, discreet space for people who struggle with social anxiety to explore their experiences, come to understand themselves better and experiment with new ways of being. In time, changes in group are reflected in more adaptive ...
Hosted by Josh Weinstein
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10003
This group is a safe, discreet space for people who struggle with social anxiety to explore their experiences, come to understand themselves better and experiment with new ways of being. In time, changes in group are reflected in more adaptive ...
Mindfulness and Compassion Based Meditation Group
Learn the skills of mindfulness and compassion focused therapy using meditation. During the ten-week group course led by psychologist Joshua Tal, PhD, participants will learn to cultivate the art of mindfulness-paying attention to the present moment, on purpose, and without ...
Hosted by Joshua Tal
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10024
Learn the skills of mindfulness and compassion focused therapy using meditation. During the ten-week group course led by psychologist Joshua Tal, PhD, participants will learn to cultivate the art of mindfulness-paying attention to the present moment, on purpose, and without ...
Men's Processing Group
We want to provide a space for men to show up as their true selves. In this group, we will encourage you to express the deeper emotions and issues you are experiencing, and to connect with others in authentic and ...
Hosted by Max Byck
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10018
We want to provide a space for men to show up as their true selves. In this group, we will encourage you to express the deeper emotions and issues you are experiencing, and to connect with others in authentic and ...
Ongoing weekly interpersonal group
This is an ongoing interpersonal weekly group where members are helped to explore their own thoughts and feelings towards others. Through the group process members are able to increase their own self awareness of the their blocks and repetitions that ...
Hosted by Jacqueline Ambrosini
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10011
This is an ongoing interpersonal weekly group where members are helped to explore their own thoughts and feelings towards others. Through the group process members are able to increase their own self awareness of the their blocks and repetitions that ...
Coping with Sexual Abuse
Learn to understand and to cope with the trauma and grief of having been sexually abused. Regain trust, create a healthier self-image and heal the wounds of abuse. 6-8 women in the group which will meet for 1 1/2 hours, ...
Hosted by Edy Nathan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW, CST
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10001
Learn to understand and to cope with the trauma and grief of having been sexually abused. Regain trust, create a healthier self-image and heal the wounds of abuse. 6-8 women in the group which will meet for 1 1/2 hours, ...
Infertility Support Group
Hosted by Elizabeth Blisko
Counselor, LMHC, EdM, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10018
DBT Group Now Forming Thursdays, In Person
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy identifies and changes negative thinking patterns and pushes for positive behavioral changes. DBT Group Therapy at Gateway to Solutions focuses on mindfulness; interpersonal effectiveness, stress tolerance, and emotional regulation. DBT treats Depression, Anxiety, Self-Harm, Personality Disorders, Binge-eating, ...
Hosted by Antoinette Bonafede
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, DBT, REBT, CBT
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10006
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy identifies and changes negative thinking patterns and pushes for positive behavioral changes. DBT Group Therapy at Gateway to Solutions focuses on mindfulness; interpersonal effectiveness, stress tolerance, and emotional regulation. DBT treats Depression, Anxiety, Self-Harm, Personality Disorders, Binge-eating, ...
Female survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
This is an interpersonal psychoanalytic group for individuals with histories of sexual abuse. Group work is a reparative process, which provides members with the potential for healing so they do not only experience themselves as "surviving" but "thriving". The processing ...
Hosted by Rhona Kaplan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10010
This is an interpersonal psychoanalytic group for individuals with histories of sexual abuse. Group work is a reparative process, which provides members with the potential for healing so they do not only experience themselves as "surviving" but "thriving". The processing ...
Demystifying Intimacy - A Gay Men's Group
If you’re tired of Grindr but baffled by intimacy, this therapist-led group for gay men is your safe place to talk about it. As queer people, we’re taught having a mask helps us survive yet we also want meaningful connections. ...
Hosted by Daniel M Tehrani
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10019
If you’re tired of Grindr but baffled by intimacy, this therapist-led group for gay men is your safe place to talk about it. As queer people, we’re taught having a mask helps us survive yet we also want meaningful connections. ...
Living with Multiple Sclerosis Support Groups
The group format is supportive and allows for open expression of feelings and experiences that impact individuals living with Multiple Sclerosis, Automimmune diseases, and other Neurological conditions. Join others who truly understand the challenges that can arise and discuss important ...
Hosted by Ronnie Sue Hochberg
Counselor, MS, CRC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10128
The group format is supportive and allows for open expression of feelings and experiences that impact individuals living with Multiple Sclerosis, Automimmune diseases, and other Neurological conditions. Join others who truly understand the challenges that can arise and discuss important ...
Reklame Health
Here at Reklame Health, we are a group of psychiatric providers who offer clients a safe and open space to express themselves freely, so they can get the treatment they need to take back control of their lives. We offer ...
Hosted by Evans Rochaste
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10028
Here at Reklame Health, we are a group of psychiatric providers who offer clients a safe and open space to express themselves freely, so they can get the treatment they need to take back control of their lives. We offer ...
Body Image and Eating Support Group
This group is focused on deconstructing cultural messaging around ideal standards of body and weight. It offers peer support and psychodynamic process with the aim to increase self-esteem, self-acceptance and improved body satisfaction. Suitable for anyone who struggles with eating ...
Hosted by Kim Hertz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10010
This group is focused on deconstructing cultural messaging around ideal standards of body and weight. It offers peer support and psychodynamic process with the aim to increase self-esteem, self-acceptance and improved body satisfaction. Suitable for anyone who struggles with eating ...
Beyond the Binary: LGBTQ+ Therapy Group
IN PERSON GROUP: As humans we yearn for connection, and yet so many of us in the queer community are currently faced with isolation and fears of being our authentic selves. This group is for anyone who self identifies as ...
Hosted by Nyx Melody
Counselor, MA, EdM, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10003
IN PERSON GROUP: As humans we yearn for connection, and yet so many of us in the queer community are currently faced with isolation and fears of being our authentic selves. This group is for anyone who self identifies as ...
DBT-Based Healthy Living Group
This DBT-based group not only focuses on reducing self-harming behaviors--including eating disorders, addictions, cutting, or any behavioral patterns interfering with the potential to live life with a measure of effectiveness--but is also appropriate for individuals seeking to navigate chronic interpersonal ...
Hosted by Sylvia Martinez
Art Therapist, LCAT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10014
This DBT-based group not only focuses on reducing self-harming behaviors--including eating disorders, addictions, cutting, or any behavioral patterns interfering with the potential to live life with a measure of effectiveness--but is also appropriate for individuals seeking to navigate chronic interpersonal ...
Come As You Are (mixed-goals/harm reduction)
"Come as You Are" is a trauma-informed weekly process group, catering to individuals in all stages of recovery. Unlike traditional groups, we operate on the principle of mixed goals, meaning complete abstinence is not a prerequisite for participation. We recognize ...
Hosted by Clinton Asay @ Shine Psychotherapy Group
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP, CASAC, CARC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10003
"Come as You Are" is a trauma-informed weekly process group, catering to individuals in all stages of recovery. Unlike traditional groups, we operate on the principle of mixed goals, meaning complete abstinence is not a prerequisite for participation. We recognize ...
Men's Group
I'm currently forming a new adult men's group that will meet via Zoom either Thursday or Friday evenings. Among topics we will address are issues around intimacy, developmental trauma, family conflict, career dissatisfaction, and addictions (including sex, porn, substances, gambling, ...
Hosted by Ira Barouch
Licensed Psychoanalyst, MA, LP
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10003
I'm currently forming a new adult men's group that will meet via Zoom either Thursday or Friday evenings. Among topics we will address are issues around intimacy, developmental trauma, family conflict, career dissatisfaction, and addictions (including sex, porn, substances, gambling, ...
Executive Functioning Group - Tuesday
This online group helps people improve their executive functioning abilities through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy skills. The group is 13 weeks and features three modules: organization/planning skills, attention/focus skills, and procrastination improvement skills.
Hosted by David Austern
Psychologist, PsyD, MFA
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10016
This online group helps people improve their executive functioning abilities through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy skills. The group is 13 weeks and features three modules: organization/planning skills, attention/focus skills, and procrastination improvement skills.
group for recovering sex addicts
This is a supportve ,psychodynamic group which helps sex/love addicts in various stages of recovery to define and maintain sobriety.
Hosted by Gail Appel
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CASAC, CSAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10024
This is a supportve ,psychodynamic group which helps sex/love addicts in various stages of recovery to define and maintain sobriety.
DBT Group for Young Adults
DBT groups provide you with concrete skills to reach your goals and live a life you love. The group format allows you to build new skills while also building new relationships with people are also facing similar struggles. This creates ...
Hosted by Desiree Taranto
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10010
DBT groups provide you with concrete skills to reach your goals and live a life you love. The group format allows you to build new skills while also building new relationships with people are also facing similar struggles. This creates ...
Mens Group
My Mens Group is a combination of interactive processing and support group aimed at providing gay/bisexual/MSM identified men with an opportunity to build community. Discussion topics will include: combating chronic loneliness, navigating dating, sex, intimacy and relationship questions and concerns, ...
Hosted by Matthew Rofofsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10001
My Mens Group is a combination of interactive processing and support group aimed at providing gay/bisexual/MSM identified men with an opportunity to build community. Discussion topics will include: combating chronic loneliness, navigating dating, sex, intimacy and relationship questions and concerns, ...
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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.