Support Groups in 01810
We will be offering IN PERSON - Social Skills Groups ages 5-20 . Please email directly to be placed on our next session lists starting May , 2023 and Fall 2023. Groups are developed by age, need and skill level. Location is at 89 North Main Street, Andover ( 3rd floor) .
Hosted by Andover Social Development Counseling LICSW, EdS
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW, EdS, CAGS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Andover, MA 01810
Andover Social Development and Counseling Center offers combinations of psychotherapy / varied therapeutic, counseling services with direct instruction of social skills, coping strategies, individual behavior plans, relaxation techniques and functioning skills to provide clients with the necessary resiliency tools to overcome stressors, low frustration tolerance, fears, loss, relationship conflict and social challenges.
Hosted by Sheila Marie Tucke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CAGS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Andover, MA 01810
The first year of motherhood can be an all-encompassing roller-coaster ride. While it can include joy, amazement, love, and excitement it can also be lonely, isolating, exhausting, scary, and guilt-ridden all at the same time. While these emotions are all a normal part of the motherhood experience, they can become overwhelming + prevent us from being the mother we want to be. The Evolving into Motherhood: Anxiety + Depression Support for New Mothers is a 8 week group for mothers in the first year of their child’s life experiencing postpartum anxiety + depression.
No matter what our life's story is, we can heal. My approach is holistic, integrative, and non-judgmental. In my work, I focus on the integration of the mind-body-spirit which allows us to visit every component that makes you who you are. This approach brings forth a greater sense of self - a self that has always been there, but may just need a little dusting off and given compassion, kindness, or acknowledgement.
A virtual group designed for those transitioning into parenthood and grieving the recent or distant death of their own parent(s). Together we'll explore the challenges of balancing grief and joy, discover ways to pass down important values, and help your child(ren) remember someone they may have never met. All while finding and offering solidarity with others navigating a similar path. Open to MA & NH residents. Led by a clinical social worker specializing in grief and perinatal mental health. Contact CammyLICSW@gmail.com or 978.494.0890. 8-week group offered in Spring 2024 and Fall 2024.
Hosted by Cammy Adler-Roth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCLS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Andover, MA 01810
Life and death - perhaps the biggest adjustments of the human experience. Each can stir up feelings such as overwhelm, guilt, and loneliness. If someone you care about is seriously ill or has died, if you're grieving loss due to miscarriage/stillbirth, or are trying to conceive, prepare for birth, or adjust to postpartum life, know that you do not have to move through these chapters alone. I have personal and professional background supporting children/families through hospice/grief and through the transition into parenthood. Together we'll create space to process your journey and identify tools to help you continue moving forward.
Ongoing weekly in-person group for clients 18-24 years old. This group focuses on providing psychoeducation on various anxiety disorders, creating opportunities for exposures, and practicing a variety of management skills. Anxiety is part of life and learning to manage is key! Approach will be tailored to the specific concern of each group member. This group is neurodivergent friendly. Telehealth options available!
It’s essential clients are seen for who they are and given tools that resonate with them to do the work that therapy requires. This means merging our body and mind, our values and actions, and our personhood with our community. I support clients with these meaningful tools and empower them through life's transitions by increasing insight and skill building. One such tool is using Tarot, which can provide perspective or be used as a powerful projective tool regardless of spiritual affiliation. My ultimate goal is to integrate Eastern and Western ideologies into my practice to provide effective personalized mental health care for all.
This is a peer resource-sharing and support group for those living with dementia and care partners.
You deserve to experience a sense of well-being and live the life you choose. I will work with you to help you experience increased calm, reduced stress and strengthened problem-solving skills. I aim to help you boost your self-care toolbox, reducing your anxiety and increasing your sense of well-being and resiliency. I incorporate my knowledge and skills developed through my training as a: care partner supporting persons living with dementia, PhD sociologist, Reiki Master, and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP).
In a 12-session telehealth group for female survivors of childhood trauma, we explore the impact of abuse, neglect, abandonment and trauma. The primary focus is on understanding adult challenges and automatic reactions, practicing healing tools and processing the emotions that accompany past events. Exercises include: * Guided imagery meditations * Inner child work * CBT * EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) * Affirmations * Mindfulness * EMDR demo * FLASH * Polyvagal exercises. All groups are closed groups, i.e. participants start and complete the program together. Next group starts in April 2025.
I currently do not have openings for individual therapy. I am an EMDR Certified Therapist and Consultant who specializes in the treatment of trauma and dissociation. I believe that healing from trauma is possible (as opposed to just learning how to cope with post-traumatic symptoms). I consider therapy a collaborative, creative process. Clinically, I am warm, active, innovative and data-driven. I incorporate clinical hypnosis, inner child work, ketamine assisted psychotherapy, TF-CBT, EFT, mindfulness, the FLASH technique and polyvagal exercises into EMDR therapy as needed.
Family Counseling, Individual Psychotherapy for Children and Adults
Hosted by Family Counseling Associates (NH)
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Andover, MA 01810
***OFFERING TELEHEALTH and OFFICE VISITS! Family Counseling Associates is proud to provide the highest level of care through our outpatient counseling services. Whether you would benefit from individual therapy, couples or family therapy, or therapy for your child, we are here to help. Family Counseling Associates is a comprehensive counseling center providing mental health care for Bedford NH and Exeter NH.
Next session starts in June on thursdays from 6:15-7:30pm for 6 weeks. Although there isn't any one solution, there are many small actions that when repeated often shift our mood, strengthen our relationships and improve our general well being. This small group workshop will be a relaxed and fun opportunity to learn and reinforce realistic and "doable" habits that contribute to a positive, upward spiral. Topics: How to live in the moment more often. Why self-compassion is important and how to feel it more. Mandatory self-care - more than just a suggestion. Research on gratitude.
Hosted by Theresa Lavoie, Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Andover, MA 01810
Imagine...therapy that really helps people to improve well-being and happiness. Therapy is based on the basic principles of how psychological reality is created moment to moment. People often describe having spend many years and a great deal of money on traditional therapy with little improvement in symptoms or overall well-being. Most people dramatically benefit from is a basic understanding of how our minds work and how it impacts our approach to life each day.
I am a neuropsychologist and work with adults, adolescents and children in a friendly and relaxed manner.
The first year of motherhood can be an all-encompassing roller-coaster ride. While it can include joy, amazement, love, and excitement it can also be lonely, isolating, exhausting, scary, and guilt-ridden all at the same time. While these emotions are all a normal part of the motherhood experience, they can become overwhelming + prevent us from being the mother we want to be. The Evolving into Motherhood: Anxiety + Depression Support for New Mothers is a 8week group for mothers in the first year of their child’s life experiencing postpartum anxiety + depression.
Hosted by Rebecca Pearsall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Andover, MA 01810
Considering therapy is a big step and finding a therapist who matches your needs is an important part of the process. I specialize in working with new parents through pregnancy and postpartum, also have experience working with adoptive parents. The journey into parenthood can simultaneously be filled with joy and uncertainty. Changes in mood, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts are common as one navigates this enormous life change. It may feel isolating at times, and you do not need to face this alone.
A weekly exposure group for clients aged 18-25 with anxiety and/or OCD symptoms. This is an opportunity to learn more about anxiety, practice facing fears and triggers in a controlled setting, bolster coping skill development, and more! For more information, please email Vanessa Wells, LMHC at: vanessa.wells@gleaftherapy.com
Greenleaf Therapy specializes in anxiety, OCD and depression in children, adolescents and adults using a combination of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), while also incorporating elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI). We offer individual therapy and group therapy, as well as an intensive outpatient program (IOP) for anxiety/OCD in children/adolescents.
If it takes a village - let's build one. This psycho-educational group will cover all the hot topics of Teenhood including "where did my sweet baby go?", how to foster a positive relationship, promoting motivation for school, behavioral issues, Teenage angst, and depression, Socializing in the age of social media and much more. The purpose of the group is to build a supportive, safe space for parents to learn, talk and share about their lives and experiences of being a parent to a teen. Call or email today to reserve your spot!
Hosted by Shlomit Cohen - Yashar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Andover, MA 01810
Another sleepless night. You toss and turn, get up, walk around… eat again… You know this night is lost. But why? Things are good “on the surface”. It never used to be this way. Now, you worry. Now, your thoughts spiral. Everything seems to be scary and uncertain. You are worried about your kids, they used to be a joy, but now they are closed in their rooms, constantly on screens. You are worried about your partner or other relationships. But mostly you are worried about the future, about your career, about your health, about yourself!
Support groups provide an ideal space to, both learn from and help others who are going through similar struggles. Additionally, the OCD support group provides educational components focused on aspects related to OCD treatment. Examples of the topics include: cognitive reframing versus reassurance, perfectionism, thought defusion, and mastering the skill of developing exposures. The goal of the group is to provide an informative, compassionate, and collaborative space to assist individuals with OCD. The group is currently being held virtually via Zoom.
Hosted by Kimberly Glazier Leonte
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Andover, MA 01810
My specialty is working with children, adolescents and adults struggling with OCD and anxiety. I previously worked at McLean’s residential OCD facility and Rogers' anxiety/OCD residential, partial and intensive programs. For anxiety and OCD, the gold-standard therapy is a powerful approach called exposure therapy (ERP). Through this systematic process people learn how to face their fears and no longer be controlled by them, which provides a liberating and confidence building experience. I also use a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and compassion-focused therapy (CFT).
Classes are for all skill levels! Rolling Admission (all art supplies will be provided)----Classes Offered for January/February---Thursday January 19th: Charcoal Drawing; Thursday January 26th: Pencil/Crè Pas Drawing and Intro to Watercolor; Thursday February 2nd: Watercolor Painting; Thursday February 9th: Acrylic Painting Part 1; Thursday February 16th: Acrylic Painting Part 2; Thursday February 23rd: Manifestation Art-------To register for a class, contact Janelle at janelle.alabiso@gleaftherapy.com or 617-275-9847.-------
Greenleaf Therapy specializes in anxiety, OCD and depression in children, adolescents and adults using a combination of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), while also incorporating elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI). We offer individual therapy and group therapy, as well as an intensive outpatient program (IOP) for anxiety/OCD in children/adolescents.
With my background in Eating Disorders and Body Image, I work with clients in redefining their worth and relationship to their body through fashion. I use ERP, ACT and CBT approaches to support clients in exploring their identity through clothing. I view fashion as a physical manifestation of one's identity that can be used to replace the unhealthy focus on one's body size/shape to focus instead on self expression. This can be empowering and allow for additional outlets for clients to develop coping skills focused on harnessing joy and creativity in their everyday lives. INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS ONLY.
It’s essential clients are seen for who they are and given tools that resonate with them to do the work that therapy requires. This means merging our body and mind, our values and actions, and our personhood with our community. I support clients with these meaningful tools and empower them through life's transitions by increasing insight and skill building. One such tool is using Tarot, which can provide perspective or be used as a powerful projective tool regardless of spiritual affiliation. My ultimate goal is to integrate Eastern and Western ideologies into my practice to provide effective personalized mental health care for all.
In a 12-session telehealth group for survivors of childhood trauma, we explore the impact of abuse, neglect, abandonment, rejection, trauma or significant loss. The primary focus is on understanding adult challenges and automatic reactions, practicing healing tools and processing the emotions that accompany past events.. Exercises include: * Guided imagery meditations * Inner child work * CBT * EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) * Affirmations * Mindfulness and relaxation * Anger management skills * EMDR demo * FLASH * Polyvagal exercises. All groups are closed groups, i.e. participants start and complete the program together. Next group starts in January 2025.
I currently do not have openings for individual therapy. I am an EMDR Certified Therapist and Consultant who specializes in the treatment of trauma and dissociation. I believe that healing from trauma is possible (as opposed to just learning how to cope with post-traumatic symptoms). I consider therapy a collaborative, creative process. Clinically, I am warm, active, innovative and data-driven. I incorporate clinical hypnosis, inner child work, ketamine assisted psychotherapy, TF-CBT, EFT, mindfulness, the FLASH technique and polyvagal exercises into EMDR therapy as needed.
In this 40-week group program for clients with trauma-related dissociation, we identify how dissociation affects adult life, learn inner communication and emotion regulation skills, and develop coping skills for trauma triggers. Each session has four phases, information, skill-building, debriefing, & at-home practice. We use Coping with Trauma-Related Dissociation (Boon, Steele, & Van der Hart, 2011) as a learning tool. This is a closed groups, i.e. participants start together in early September and complete together. Please note that you need to be in individual therapy to participate. Next group starts 09/25, 12-week group 01/25.
I currently do not have openings for individual therapy. I am an EMDR Certified Therapist and Consultant who specializes in the treatment of trauma and dissociation. I believe that healing from trauma is possible (as opposed to just learning how to cope with post-traumatic symptoms). I consider therapy a collaborative, creative process. Clinically, I am warm, active, innovative and data-driven. I incorporate clinical hypnosis, inner child work, ketamine assisted psychotherapy, TF-CBT, EFT, mindfulness, the FLASH technique and polyvagal exercises into EMDR therapy as needed.
Care for yourself as you care for your kids! (ages 5 - 10. IF your kids are older, we offer 1-to-1 counseling and coaching.) Join us for this supportive & educational “parent retreat.” Learn to “lead the way for your kids,” modeling and teaching ways to stay cool, calm, and connected. Offered conveniently over Zoom, “The Parent Class” is a 6-session, skills-based program: a powerful and patented mix of skills, pulling together the best of DBT, CBT, and Collaborative Problem-Solving. Email to register. Taught by veteran "parent coach," Elizabeth, Quigley, LICSW, help is on the way!
Hosted by Elizabeth Quigley, LICSW, New Inspiration
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Andover, MA 01810
You want to feel better and do better in your life, and now, perhaps more than ever, you need someone – someone REALLY helpful – “in your corner” to help you turn things around. I’m willing and able to do just that. Together, we can do this: I use a range of solution-focused approaches: treatments that work (CBT, DBT, and whatever else works). We’ll figure out exactly how you’ve “gotten here,” plan a way out, and I’ll guide you along the way…as we activate your strengths and your inner resources to live a better life. I work with adults, teens, and families and I’m available immediately to give you the help you need and deserve.
Greenleaf Therapy is offering a weekly Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) group for teens. This group will run in 8-week rotations and will focus on building skills in the following areas: mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance.
Greenleaf Therapy specializes in anxiety, OCD and depression in children, adolescents and adults using a combination of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), while also incorporating elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI). We offer individual therapy and group therapy, as well as an intensive outpatient program (IOP) for anxiety/OCD in children/adolescents.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in 01810?
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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.