Support Groups in New York, NY
Therabridge
Therabridge is a group of psychotherapists and psychoanalysts who are committed to providing effective psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, and psychoanalytic education. We believe in this approach because of our many years of experience working closely with patients.
Hosted by Anthony Graves
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFA
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10016
Therabridge is a group of psychotherapists and psychoanalysts who are committed to providing effective psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, and psychoanalytic education. We believe in this approach because of our many years of experience working closely with patients.
Hope after Betrayal (Virtual)
This is a virtual 8-week support group for those who have been impacted by their partner's infidelity. This group is limited to 4-6 participants so that relationships and support can be built among the members. The workbook "Facing Heartbreak" will ...
Hosted by Eugene Lee
Counselor, LMHC, LPCC, MDiv
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10001
This is a virtual 8-week support group for those who have been impacted by their partner's infidelity. This group is limited to 4-6 participants so that relationships and support can be built among the members. The workbook "Facing Heartbreak" will ...
Anxiety & Depression Groups (Multiple Sessions)
Anxiety & depression can sneak up on you and cause chronic, ongoing health issues like increased heart rate, nervousness, sweating, insomnia, and more. If everyday situations are leading to these feelings, or you regularly feel paralyzed or unmotivated, this group ...
Hosted by Grouport
Counselor
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10170
Anxiety & depression can sneak up on you and cause chronic, ongoing health issues like increased heart rate, nervousness, sweating, insomnia, and more. If everyday situations are leading to these feelings, or you regularly feel paralyzed or unmotivated, this group ...
Psychotherapy and Spirituality Institute
The Psychotherapy and Spirituality Institute’s principles are based on the origins of compassionate care: treating the whole person– physical, emotional, social, and spiritual. Our committed professionals are practiced in exploring what that looks like for each individual. PSI comprises a ...
Hosted by Sarah Segal McCaslin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MDiv, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10038
The Psychotherapy and Spirituality Institute’s principles are based on the origins of compassionate care: treating the whole person– physical, emotional, social, and spiritual. Our committed professionals are practiced in exploring what that looks like for each individual. PSI comprises a ...
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
An 8-week skills group based on MBSR, where participants learn mindfulness meditation and other mindfulness based skills to manage recurrent depression, anxiety and unhappiness. For upcoming group listings, please see my teacher's page on the mindfulness meditation collaborative's website: www.mindfulnessmeditation ...
Hosted by Jennifer Egert
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10023
An 8-week skills group based on MBSR, where participants learn mindfulness meditation and other mindfulness based skills to manage recurrent depression, anxiety and unhappiness. For upcoming group listings, please see my teacher's page on the mindfulness meditation collaborative's website: www.mindfulnessmeditation ...
Dream Interpretation Group
Our dreams speak to us in a language all of us can learn."
Montague Ullman
Are you curious about what your dreams mean?
Do you wake up some mornings with wonderful or frightening dream images that seem mysterious and indecipherable?
Do you think ...
Hosted by Anne Cutler
Licensed Psychoanalyst, LP
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10003
Our dreams speak to us in a language all of us can learn."
Montague Ullman
Are you curious about what your dreams mean?
Do you wake up some mornings with wonderful or frightening dream images that seem mysterious and indecipherable?
Do you think ...
Intrusive Thoughts and Inflexible Thinking
This virtual group is geared towards young adults who struggle with anxiety and/ or OCD. This groups mission is to help members gain support and community by decreasing loneliness and shame surrounding their cognitive distortions
Hosted by Marissa Robinson
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10038
This virtual group is geared towards young adults who struggle with anxiety and/ or OCD. This groups mission is to help members gain support and community by decreasing loneliness and shame surrounding their cognitive distortions
Seeking Candidates for an OCD Support Group
I have been treating OCD for 25 years and have helped many to gain control over their OCD and live fuller, more social and productive lives. Support group will begin Wednesday March 6, 2019 at 7:30pm and continue for 6 ...
Hosted by Susan C. Winter
Psychologist, PhD, MA, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10022
I have been treating OCD for 25 years and have helped many to gain control over their OCD and live fuller, more social and productive lives. Support group will begin Wednesday March 6, 2019 at 7:30pm and continue for 6 ...
Egg Donation (pre and post); Infertility: Adoption
Groups available: For those considering building their family through egg donation or those who are already in the process of pursuing egg donation: Women's General Infertility Group; Parenting after Egg Donation; Choosing between Adoption and Third Party Reproduction
Hosted by Anne F Malave
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10019
Groups available: For those considering building their family through egg donation or those who are already in the process of pursuing egg donation: Women's General Infertility Group; Parenting after Egg Donation; Choosing between Adoption and Third Party Reproduction
Adult Therapy Group
This group is designed for adults who are interested in working on increasing the quality of their close relationships. The group is open to all genders and ages 22+.
Hosted by Scott Sasso
Psychologist, PhD, CGP, ABPP
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10016
This group is designed for adults who are interested in working on increasing the quality of their close relationships. The group is open to all genders and ages 22+.
Person-Centered Encounter Groups
My colleagues and I offer a range of fee-based and site-specific groups and encounter groups for large and small groups such as businesses, organizations, and families. Encounter Groups have a long and valued history within Humanistic Psychology. These groups can ...
Hosted by Sarton Weinraub
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10011
My colleagues and I offer a range of fee-based and site-specific groups and encounter groups for large and small groups such as businesses, organizations, and families. Encounter Groups have a long and valued history within Humanistic Psychology. These groups can ...
Metropolitan CBT
Specialists in the Treatment of Anxiety
Hosted by Steve M Jenkins
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10021
Specialists in the Treatment of Anxiety
Therapy Group for Black Women
The Therapy Group for Black Women is a virtual therapy group that provides a safe space to increase self-awareness by exploring the intersectional experience of being Black a woman.The group supports the development of healthy emotional patterns through strengthening relationships ...
Hosted by Kathleen Isaac
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10035
The Therapy Group for Black Women is a virtual therapy group that provides a safe space to increase self-awareness by exploring the intersectional experience of being Black a woman.The group supports the development of healthy emotional patterns through strengthening relationships ...
Mother Loss/Motherless Daughters Group (PAUSED)
A unique group aimed to unite and support grieving daughters / womxn who lost their mothers before age 20. Focus will be on the complexities of navigating the world after the loss of a mother. In particular, the group will ...
Hosted by Lea Schupak
Counselor, LMHC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10024
A unique group aimed to unite and support grieving daughters / womxn who lost their mothers before age 20. Focus will be on the complexities of navigating the world after the loss of a mother. In particular, the group will ...
Substance Use Group for Gay and Bisexual Men
I am currently forming a weekly psychotherapy group for gay and bisexual men who want to explore their relationship to substance use and its connection to sex, identity, internalized homophobia, and other issues. The group would be supportive and allow ...
Hosted by Joseph Stephen Ruggiero
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10019
I am currently forming a weekly psychotherapy group for gay and bisexual men who want to explore their relationship to substance use and its connection to sex, identity, internalized homophobia, and other issues. The group would be supportive and allow ...
Postpartum Support Group - New York
At Lavender, we believe in creating a space where feelings are felt, respected and cared for. The 4-week Postpartum Support Group is open in February to new moms as a virtual forum to connect with others and offers reassurance that ...
Hosted by Courtney Paton
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-, BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10016
At Lavender, we believe in creating a space where feelings are felt, respected and cared for. The 4-week Postpartum Support Group is open in February to new moms as a virtual forum to connect with others and offers reassurance that ...
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 ...
Loved Ones with Mental Health Issues
This weekly Zoom support group is tailored towards adults who have a family member or partner struggling with a challenging mental health issue. This process-oriented, supportive group will begin again for a new cycle in mid-September of 2020.
Hosted by Jasmine Cohen
Creative Arts Therapist, LCAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10010
This weekly Zoom support group is tailored towards adults who have a family member or partner struggling with a challenging mental health issue. This process-oriented, supportive group will begin again for a new cycle in mid-September of 2020.
Divorced and Separated Men
Therapeutic support group to specifically address issues men go through during the trauma of separation and divorce. NEW GROUP STARTING FEB 14, 2018 at 6pm
Hosted by Norman Wyloge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10021
Therapeutic support group to specifically address issues men go through during the trauma of separation and divorce. NEW GROUP STARTING FEB 14, 2018 at 6pm
DBT Group for LGBTQ+ and Allies
Join us for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness modules customized for queer folks and allies. Group is held virtually on Wednesdays from 5:45-7pm. Email therapywithlaurawu@gmail. com for a complimentary consultation to see if DBT group may be ...
Hosted by Laura Wu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10010
Join us for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness modules customized for queer folks and allies. Group is held virtually on Wednesdays from 5:45-7pm. Email therapywithlaurawu@gmail. com for a complimentary consultation to see if DBT group may be ...
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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.