Support Groups in Scotch Plains, NJ
Emotional Intelligence & Resiliency Group for Boys
A process oriented emotional growth group for boys ages mature 10- young 13. Twice a month, meets for 90 minutes, cost is 75$. Appropriate for boys who are dealing with anger, peer issues, emotional disconnect from families and self-criticism. Also ...
Hosted by Jennifer Laura Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
A process oriented emotional growth group for boys ages mature 10- young 13. Twice a month, meets for 90 minutes, cost is 75$. Appropriate for boys who are dealing with anger, peer issues, emotional disconnect from families and self-criticism. Also ...
Anger Management
This is both an educational and process group on anger management. Group meets 1x/week for 6 weeks.
Hosted by Marie Moise Fevrier
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, LCADC, ACS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
This is both an educational and process group on anger management. Group meets 1x/week for 6 weeks.
Anger Management
Hosted by Carolyn Allen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Victims of Sexual Abuse Recover
If you are finding your life and relationships limited because you've suffered abuse of a sexual nature Victims of Sexual Abuse Recover may be the group for you. Whether you suffered trauma as a child and are finding it is ...
Hosted by Amber M Johnson
Psychologist, PsyD, SEP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
If you are finding your life and relationships limited because you've suffered abuse of a sexual nature Victims of Sexual Abuse Recover may be the group for you. Whether you suffered trauma as a child and are finding it is ...
Release, Relax and Recieve- Emotional Support
This is an emotional support and skill building group. Each session is targeted towards learning about how to identify our emotions and induce more positive emotions. In each meeting we discuss and release our current emotions, relax by doing targeted ...
Hosted by Molly Kildow Church
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
This is an emotional support and skill building group. Each session is targeted towards learning about how to identify our emotions and induce more positive emotions. In each meeting we discuss and release our current emotions, relax by doing targeted ...
Young Adults Anxiety Management Group
This group is for young adults (18-30) dealing with anxiety, social anxiety, or just seeking a place to connect. Goals of this group are to: 1) learn about the functions/causes of anxiety 2) process anxiety that comes up day to ...
Hosted by Maureen Lennon-Schafer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
This group is for young adults (18-30) dealing with anxiety, social anxiety, or just seeking a place to connect. Goals of this group are to: 1) learn about the functions/causes of anxiety 2) process anxiety that comes up day to ...
Adult mother and daughter issues.
Hosted by Carolyn Allen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
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Emotional Intelligence & Resiliency Group for Boys
A process oriented emotional growth group for boys ages mature 10- young 13. Twice a month, meets for 90 minutes, cost is 75$. Appropriate for boys who are dealing with anger, peer issues, emotional disconnect from families and self-criticism. Also ...
Hosted by Jennifer Laura Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
A process oriented emotional growth group for boys ages mature 10- young 13. Twice a month, meets for 90 minutes, cost is 75$. Appropriate for boys who are dealing with anger, peer issues, emotional disconnect from families and self-criticism. Also ...
Anger Management
This is both an educational and process group on anger management. Group meets 1x/week for 6 weeks.
Hosted by Marie Moise Fevrier
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, LCADC, ACS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
This is both an educational and process group on anger management. Group meets 1x/week for 6 weeks.
Anger Management
Hosted by Carolyn Allen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Victims of Sexual Abuse Recover
If you are finding your life and relationships limited because you've suffered abuse of a sexual nature Victims of Sexual Abuse Recover may be the group for you. Whether you suffered trauma as a child and are finding it is ...
Hosted by Amber M Johnson
Psychologist, PsyD, SEP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
If you are finding your life and relationships limited because you've suffered abuse of a sexual nature Victims of Sexual Abuse Recover may be the group for you. Whether you suffered trauma as a child and are finding it is ...
Release, Relax and Recieve- Emotional Support
This is an emotional support and skill building group. Each session is targeted towards learning about how to identify our emotions and induce more positive emotions. In each meeting we discuss and release our current emotions, relax by doing targeted ...
Hosted by Molly Kildow Church
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
This is an emotional support and skill building group. Each session is targeted towards learning about how to identify our emotions and induce more positive emotions. In each meeting we discuss and release our current emotions, relax by doing targeted ...
Young Adults Anxiety Management Group
This group is for young adults (18-30) dealing with anxiety, social anxiety, or just seeking a place to connect. Goals of this group are to: 1) learn about the functions/causes of anxiety 2) process anxiety that comes up day to ...
Hosted by Maureen Lennon-Schafer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
This group is for young adults (18-30) dealing with anxiety, social anxiety, or just seeking a place to connect. Goals of this group are to: 1) learn about the functions/causes of anxiety 2) process anxiety that comes up day to ...
Adult mother and daughter issues.
Hosted by Carolyn Allen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Relationship Resilience
Afraid of being alone? You're not alone! Let us help you...*Break free from stuck relationships *Stop jumping from relationship to relationship * Toss away the self-doubt and increase the self trust * Strengthen your personal boundaries * Nurture healthy attachments
Hosted by Zoey Kyriacou
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ADHDCCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mountainside, NJ 07092
Afraid of being alone? You're not alone! Let us help you...*Break free from stuck relationships *Stop jumping from relationship to relationship * Toss away the self-doubt and increase the self trust * Strengthen your personal boundaries * Nurture healthy attachments
Adult and adolescent out-patient substance abuse
My focus upon substance abuse during clinical training is the springboard to the development of Ascent Counseling substance abuse outpatient services for adults and adolescents. The psychodynamic progressive nature of my practice is unique for substance abuse services while maintaining ...
Hosted by James M Chitty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westfield, NJ 07090
My focus upon substance abuse during clinical training is the springboard to the development of Ascent Counseling substance abuse outpatient services for adults and adolescents. The psychodynamic progressive nature of my practice is unique for substance abuse services while maintaining ...
Grief Counseling
Hosted by Tara Colandrea
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, SAC, ACS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westfield, NJ 07090
Neurodivergent College Group
What? How? Navigating college can be difficult but should be a time of growth and self-exploration. For many students with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Order) or ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) it can be an overwhelming process. Having a community or ...
Hosted by Misty A Shores
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westfield, NJ 07090
What? How? Navigating college can be difficult but should be a time of growth and self-exploration. For many students with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Order) or ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) it can be an overwhelming process. Having a community or ...
Cohesive Health and Wellness
Cohesive Health and Wellness is a private mental health practice that offers an open, compassionate, understanding and practical approach to mental health. We welcome children, adolescents, adults, and couples to our practice. We advocate for ending the stigma surrounding mental ...
Hosted by Caren Weingart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westfield, NJ 07090
Cohesive Health and Wellness is a private mental health practice that offers an open, compassionate, understanding and practical approach to mental health. We welcome children, adolescents, adults, and couples to our practice. We advocate for ending the stigma surrounding mental ...
The Mommy Bond
Every day, I talk to women whose lives are full but not fulfilling. They’ve reached their goals but now feel stagnant. They have social interactions that remain at the surface level so they often feel alone and unsupported. They spend ...
Hosted by Melissa Seifer Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westfield, NJ 07090
Every day, I talk to women whose lives are full but not fulfilling. They’ve reached their goals but now feel stagnant. They have social interactions that remain at the surface level so they often feel alone and unsupported. They spend ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Scotch Plains?
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.