Support Groups in Philadelphia, PA
The transformative power of creativity is healing, connecting and expansive. No art experience is necessary. You will learn enjoyable creative practices that offer freedom to disrupt doubts, re-shape unwanted thoughts and ease stressful patterns. My studio/office is a safe and brave place to play, explore, get messy, and to stand in your authentic being. I supply all art materials and guidance that become tools to gain insight, lighten your distress and make the "a-ha" moments stick. Enjoy the camaraderie and support of the group to share fresh perspectives and solutions and feel grounded and aligned with yourself.
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Hosted by Lauren Pokras
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19119
Therapy is a partnership of trust; a safe place to give voice, transform experience and practice new ways of being. What is dark and daunting to do alone becomes possible with guidance and presence. Positive self-care and higher self-trust are key to feeling calmer and energized to make decisions and act in alignment with our authentic self. I support clients to gain insight into self-defeating thoughts and patterns, and learn new tools to cope with hardship with renewed confidence and balance. Clients with intense feelings, burnout and a harsh inner critic learn to relate to themselves and others with more compassion and ease.
This group focuses on father loss due to death, divorce, incarceration, addiction, emotional detachment, etc. The groups will focus on family dynamics, coping mechanisms, relationships and self-esteem as we move on a path toward growth and fulfillment.
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Hosted by Colleen Tate
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19146
Welcome! I'm a dedicated therapist with a deep passion for guiding individuals through the transformative journey of shadow work. My practice is rooted in the belief that true healing and personal growth arise from embracing and integrating the parts of ourselves we often keep hidden. I help clients confront and reconcile with their inner struggles, unresolved conflicts, and repressed emotions. Through this process, we explore the deeper aspects of your psyche, uncovering the hidden motivations and beliefs that influence your behavior and relationships.
This is a long-term process group for individuals seeking to better understand their relational style and to work through dynamics with others in real time. This group is a great way to practice and enhance communication skills, increase your understanding of yourself and others, and gain support from peers.
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Hosted by Katy Cording
Psychologist, PsyD, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19104
I work extensively with couples, groups, and individuals. I honor the courage and vulnerability it takes to ask for help, to heal our wounds, and to embrace the messiness of our internal and external lives. Whether you are a couple seeking support in improving communication, intimacy, and connection, or an individual wanting to gain greater insight into the origins of your concerns and relieve distress, I am here to help. Therapy is the best gift you can give to yourself and your relationships, and my hope is that you will feel more empowered in your life to make choices and live life more aligned with your authentic self.
Get real support as you navigate getting/staying sober(ish) from whatever compulsive behavior you want to change (booze, romantic intrigue, codependency, shopping, drugs, etc.) You don‘t need to quit everything forever. You just need to know what you've been doing isn't working. Often at the core of compulsive use is never having learned how to truly be present with ourselves and uncomfortable feelings. We will emphasize mindfulness, deep processing, and community as integral parts of recovery. Please contact me and we’ll discuss if the group is a good fit for you.
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Hosted by Colette A Grosso
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19102
I specialize in working with achievement-oriented folks across the gender and sexuality spectrum who may experience anxiety, relationship stress, CPTSD, complicated grief, substance abuse, codependency, and difficulty with emotionally immature parents. I have 10+ years of experience working with adults in Philadelphia. My work with clients is relationally based and is influenced by somatic experiencing, Internal Family Systems, and mindfulness techniques.
The Ko-Op offers virtual integration circles. With individuals who may be experiencing Ketamine Therapy in its various forms or have explored other plant medicines. This is an opportunity for like-minded individuals to come together under the pretends of exploring their experience with plant medicine and psychedelics. The facilitator of the integration circles is a licensed clinician trained in plant medicine integration. This group is held virtually
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Hosted by Virtual Psychedelic Integration Group: The Ko-Op
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19146
Integration is a process in which a person revisits and actively engages in making sense of, working through, translating, and processing the content of their psychedelic experience. Through intentional and supportive practices, this process allows one to gradually capture and incorporate the emergent lessons and insights into their lives, thus moving toward greater balance and wholeness, both internally and externally.
Skills-building, experiential-based 8-week course supporting capacity to manage stress and life's challenges and changes with greater ease. Course currently being taught at an LGBT-focused health center in Philadelphia. Rates reflect sliding scale all-inclusive. September - November 2017. Contact for more details.
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Hosted by Robert Michael Pileggi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19147
Planning to expand the practice in 2023; you're welcome to make and inquiry in case I have an opening. Would you like your perspective on life to change and grow in ways that support greater well-being, empowerment, and a sense of balance? Life is constantly changing and presenting challenges. I support people who are willing to look honestly at themselves, learn new skills, and make changes that may initially be scary but, with support and growth of your confidence, changes that are possible. I also work with couples who wish to deepen their relationship, to be more present with one another, and to communicate more effectively.
Anxiety and depression support group.
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Hosted by The Center for Growth/Sex Therapy in Philadelphia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CAS, MSW, ACSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19130
Alex Caroline Robboy, CAS, MSW, ACSW, LCSW is the founder of the Center for Growth Inc, a 30 + therapist group practice in 4 states. She has 20+ years of experience working with children and adults who are struggling to overcome sexual disorders, postpartum depression, grief, panic, chronic pain, depression, anger, anxiety, shame. trauma, tourettes and addiction. She focuses on individuals, couples and family therapy. Therapists at Alex's practice are able to see clients for as low as 50$. You cam self schedule online at her website.
A support group for women to cultivate healthy self esteem, create boundaries, and increase confidence while dating.
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Hosted by Love-Life Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19130
The mission of Love-Life Therapy is: To help you recover from unfulfilling interpersonal and romantic patterns, and transform the health of your relationships. To deepen your understanding of your needs and desires in relationships. To uncover the links between your upbringing and repetition of patterns with partners. And to heal from inherited family trauma in a tangible and sustainable way. As a trauma-informed therapist, I focus on empowerment, safety, trust, and choice while healing.
CHRIS is a consortium of LGBTQ therapists, focusing on areas of sex therapy, LGBTQ+ issues, relational concerns, and general mental health (depression, anxiety, stress, etc).
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Hosted by Chris Wilson
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CSTS, CST, CHES
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19110
Are you are looking for a therapist who understands what it means to be a man. Maybe you are looking for someone who is part of the LGBTQ+ community? I or a member of my team at the Center for Healthier Relationships, Individuals & Sexualities may be a good fit. I have an amazing team of therapists, from low fee interns to therapists with years of experience. The team specializes in working with LGBTQ+ populations and is compromised of members of the community. The team has a variety of specialities, including sex therapy, addiction, behavioral modification, couples intimacy concerns, and men's issues, to name a few.
The intention of this group is to provide a private, supportive, therapeutic environment for partners of trans and gender variant people. A judgement free space to talk about experiences in the relationship and a time to focus on the challenges of your own self-care.
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Hosted by Marli Schecker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19110
As a queer woman, I value affirming and culturally sensitive practices with all clients. I enjoy helping folks navigate identity development (gender, sexuality, expression, culture, transitions, etc.), relationships, oppression, and trauma. I also work with neurodivergent folks and those that struggle with emotional communication.
Information and Support Group-- Too often parents feel that they are outsiders to a very technical, specialized, and foreign world. This is comprised of specialists, procedures and interventions that do not always value their child or their role as parents. This group is a place to learn helpful information, gain skills, meet other parents, and build community. We hope you join us no matter what the disability, neurodiversity, or suspected diagnosis. You are not alone in these challenges. Connect and share your stories with other families.
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Hosted by Kelly Pohlig
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19103
Hey there! It can be highly challenging it can be to reach out for help; you are taking the best step in seeking a partner for personal healing. I will work with you to create positive changes in your life, resolve conflicts, and towards the goals you desire. As a counselor, I work with individuals coping with various concerns related to neurodiversity, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, PTSD/ complex trauma, caregiver concerns, relationship issues, parenting struggles, communication skills, and general life dissatisfaction.
***Pre-Licensed Professionals*** My private practice Guided Path Services LLC provides clinical supervision for early career professionals in behavioral health. Please inquire if we have any openings to support your needs, as we are building a network of clinical supervisors who provide support for many license eligible professionals.
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Hosted by Donovan Richardson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19128
As a health services professional, I use a trauma-informed and culturally aware approach to assessment, treatment planning, and interventions. My background providing behavioral health services in schools, psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, psychological services clinics, and outpatient mental health centers allows me to connect to clients with a variety of mental health needs. My goal is to provide quality behavioral health care to those who are in needs to redefine and change their lives.
Searching for biological family can be an emotionally and logistically complicated experience. This is a space to get support while navigating everything that is coming up for you and everything you are celebrating, grieving and unsure of. This group is for adults who are contemplating searching, actively searching, or in relationship with biological family with whom they were not raised. This might be people who were adopted or people who were conceived with a donor egg or sperm. You don’t have to go it alone. Forming group now. Please reach out for more information.
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Hosted by Gina Rothermel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19110
I find a lot of joy in helping teens and adults discover and reach their goals. If you are someone who wants to increase self-compassion and self-acceptance, heal from trauma, challenge long held beliefs about yourself or the world, strengthen relationships, process grief and loss, and/or find the inner strength and resources to make desired changes in your life, I might be a good fit for you. I also find it very meaningful to work with people unlearning and healing from diet culture, misogyny and sexism, a patriarchal system, homophobia, white supremacy and racism, gender role socialization, and ableism.
In this group, we explore individual narratives to “body image,” as well as the differences between body positivity, body neutrality, and HAES (Health At Every Size). We explore barriers to embodiment including socio-economic status, genetics, family/societal myths/beliefs, stigmas, trauma, consistent invalidation, sports, religion, not identifying with your body, body-shame, etc. We unpack cognitive distortions, learn skills in emotion regulation, and explore mindfulness & body movement as ways to connect with the body. We utilize ACT (Acceptance Commitment Therapy) to bring individualized values into creating new narratives about body image.
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Hosted by Alexandra Roberts
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19125
I fully believe that every human has done and is doing the best they can with the tools they have or were given, whether effective or ineffective, with the information the body has interpreted and stored. The body and brain is malleable, flexible, and able to change. Let’s re-align with our inner-knowing, physical sensations, and core-values; change our interpretations and the narrative, to cultivate a new path forward that supports you as you level up with new and more effective tools. There is hope and I am so honored to join you on this next part of your journey.
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Hosted by Ellie Mental Health Philadelphia
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19103
This group is meant to provide space for you to explore your relationship with substances in your life - with no expectations from others around what's next for you. We will work within a framework that is strengths based, systems oriented, and from a belief that you are the expect of your world.
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Hosted by Therapy Center of Philadelphia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19107
With 50 years of experience, Therapy Center of Philadelphia offers a healing space that is accessible, deep, and lasting. We do this by meeting you fully in your experience and identity. We pay attention to the therapy relationship and de-emphasize diagnosing people. We consider systemic oppression (racism, misogyny, anti-queerness, cissexism) as a form of trauma and explore this as part of the healing work. All of our therapists strive to be trans-affirming and we offer support around medical transition. Serving adult women and trans communities, our therapy services are offered on a sliding fee scale and without treatment limits.
Please see our website for details.
www.chrysalistherapy.com
Hosted by Dr. Laura Windham (Chrysalis)
Psychologist, PsyD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19103
Chrysalis invites professional women interested in understanding themselves better to improve their relationships, change unhealthy patterns and ultimately discover their highest potential. Having worked primarily with professional and high profile women for the over 20 years, my expertise includes most any work or life struggle which women face. I tend to be quite casual in my approach and I am also very active and directive with my patients.
Join our 24-week virtual DBT Skills Group for Adults on Zoom, ideal if DBT therapy has been recommended to you. Covering Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Mindfulness, it's led by mental health professionals with extensive training in Full program DBT and years of experience providing adherent DBT to teens and young adults in PA. New members welcome, limited to 12 participants. Express your interest at 267-491-9374 or hello@daisyandcotherapy.com. (accepting new clients): $65 (private pay only). Start your journey to emotional well-being today!
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Hosted by Lauren Levy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19102
Are you overwhelmed by emotions or struggling with relationships, especially as a teen, young adult, or member of the queer and trans community? As a parent, do you feel unsure of how to support your child? Do you feel worried that things may never improve? At Daisy + Co. Therapy, we get what you're going through. We specialize in helping individuals and families reconnect and develop the skills needed to thrive together. We specialize in full program Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), OCD treatment, trauma care, and LGBTQ+ affirming therapy for teens, young adults and their parents.
Coming soon
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Hosted by Voyage Healing PC
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19129
Voyage Healing is a unique Ketamine and Psychedelic -Assisted Therapy clinic in East Falls. Founded by Dr. Gail Serruya, a psychiatrist with over 18 years experience, our team offers Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, bipolar depression, and PTSD. While many Ketamine clinics are set-up in a sterile way, with little preparation for the actual Ketamine experience, we offer a warm and therapeutic milieu. We offer IV ketamine infusions, intramuscular injections, oral ketamine, and Spravato (intranasal ketamine). We also offer therapy and medication management.
GROUP IS CURRENTLY ON HIATUS. This group offers an evidence-informed approach to gentle and creative movement for reducing the experience of pain and pain-related anxiety. Group encourages positive experiences of the body, and reduction of the amount of time/energy given to chronic pain in daily lives. Offered in a community of support and understanding around the chronic pain experience. Participants will be asked to move only as able, with chairs provided. All ages and movement levels welcome. Please register via website www.MovementTherapyArts.com or email MovementTherapyArts@gmail.com
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Hosted by Morgan Rakay
Counselor, MA, LPC, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19118
I often view my work as supporting bodies in transition - in whatever form that comes. Many of my clients are those with medical illness or injury, caregivers, mothers, or trauma survivors who are faced with the impact that change in their physical self has on their mental and emotional well-being. Clients often wish to explore the mind-body connection, integrate non-verbal approaches, or find a new perspective on therapy. I also work with infants and children who deserve the same compassionate care, but don't benefit from verbal therapy in the same way.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Philadelphia?
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.