Support Groups in Acton, MA
A counseling group for parents of teenagers or young adults. If your interactions with your teenagers cause you stress, call to see if this might be the counseling group for you. Topics we will cover include better communication, reducing conflicts, ...
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Hosted by Fred Gerhard
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Acton, MA 01720
A counseling group for parents of teenagers or young adults. If your interactions with your teenagers cause you stress, call to see if this might be the counseling group for you. Topics we will cover include better communication, reducing conflicts, ...
In person support group for birthing persons struggling with postpartum anxiety, depression or stress. The group will meet for 6 weeks. Learn how to manage symptoms as you transition into the new role as a parent. Come connect to other ...
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Hosted by Sarah Luther
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Acton, MA 01720
In person support group for birthing persons struggling with postpartum anxiety, depression or stress. The group will meet for 6 weeks. Learn how to manage symptoms as you transition into the new role as a parent. Come connect to other ...
See website for flyer. At site of First Connections in Acton. "At times all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to ...
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Hosted by Carolinda S Sterczala
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Acton, MA 01720
See website for flyer. At site of First Connections in Acton. "At times all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to ...
8 Week Support Group for people with headaches. Share with other sufferers and learn some effective techniques to deal with pain.
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Hosted by The Stress Reduction Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Acton, MA 01720
8 Week Support Group for people with headaches. Share with other sufferers and learn some effective techniques to deal with pain.
Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
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Hosted by Shanna R Kraai
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Acton, MA 01720
Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
This workshop can be found on my website for purchase as well as live. Go to Sacksandassociates.com under services you will see it. You will get a link. Very useful information conveyed in only an hour to understand how communication ...
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Hosted by Sally Jane Sacks
Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Acton, MA 01720
This workshop can be found on my website for purchase as well as live. Go to Sacksandassociates.com under services you will see it. You will get a link. Very useful information conveyed in only an hour to understand how communication ...
This morning group is a chance to meet others like you who want to take charge of their lives, set goals, and reach them. Whether your focus is a better job, more family time, or a creative passion you've put ...
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Hosted by Fred Gerhard
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Acton, MA 01720
This morning group is a chance to meet others like you who want to take charge of their lives, set goals, and reach them. Whether your focus is a better job, more family time, or a creative passion you've put ...
A group for adults struggling with anxiety, depression or stress. Learn how to manage symptoms to create more space in your life for joy and presence. Enhance your emotional and physical wellbeing by learning strategies to navigate life's struggles. Date: ...
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Hosted by Sarah Luther
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Acton, MA 01720
A group for adults struggling with anxiety, depression or stress. Learn how to manage symptoms to create more space in your life for joy and presence. Enhance your emotional and physical wellbeing by learning strategies to navigate life's struggles. Date: ...
New Years Resolutions Group at Inspirations:Positive Psychotherapy and Creative Coaching. Make realistic resolutions for the year and keep the resolutions. Groups are a great way to get the support, encouragement, brainstorming, feedback, and accountability which help establish and maintain new ...
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Hosted by Fred Gerhard
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Acton, MA 01720
New Years Resolutions Group at Inspirations:Positive Psychotherapy and Creative Coaching. Make realistic resolutions for the year and keep the resolutions. Groups are a great way to get the support, encouragement, brainstorming, feedback, and accountability which help establish and maintain new ...
This is a virtual seminar for anyone getting married. Includes how people think, how they communicate, tips for a healthy marriage. Tips on how to save your marriage from poor communication which is the main reason for divorce. Dates are ...
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Hosted by Sally Jane Sacks
Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Acton, MA 01720
This is a virtual seminar for anyone getting married. Includes how people think, how they communicate, tips for a healthy marriage. Tips on how to save your marriage from poor communication which is the main reason for divorce. Dates are ...
This group will aid in supporting you in your parenting journey. It will offer valuable information and techniques to gear your child toward success mentally and physically. Come learn and have fun!~
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Hosted by Sally Jane Sacks
Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Acton, MA 01720
This group will aid in supporting you in your parenting journey. It will offer valuable information and techniques to gear your child toward success mentally and physically. Come learn and have fun!~
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This after-school group focuses on healthy self-esteem and body image. It promotes leadership and social skills, where members learn how to manage healthy relationships and deal with peer pressure. The group incorporates cognitive behavior techniques, activity based learning and coping ...
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Hosted by Margot A LaFortune Flionis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sudbury, MA 01776
This after-school group focuses on healthy self-esteem and body image. It promotes leadership and social skills, where members learn how to manage healthy relationships and deal with peer pressure. The group incorporates cognitive behavior techniques, activity based learning and coping ...
People struggling with bi polar disorder or depression will find compassion, support and most importantly crucial coping strategies in this group, which focuses on hope in recovery. Clients offer one another stories of struggle and success while learning how to ...
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Hosted by Lauren J Slater
MA, EdD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Concord, MA 01742
People struggling with bi polar disorder or depression will find compassion, support and most importantly crucial coping strategies in this group, which focuses on hope in recovery. Clients offer one another stories of struggle and success while learning how to ...
In-person Recovery Group for people at every stage of recovery. Group will be held on Saturday from 10am-11:30am. Call for availability. Intake $200. Cost per group session $65. Cash or Check Call or e- mail to set up intake.
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Hosted by Marianne Parent
Counselor, LMHC, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Concord, MA 01742
In-person Recovery Group for people at every stage of recovery. Group will be held on Saturday from 10am-11:30am. Call for availability. Intake $200. Cost per group session $65. Cash or Check Call or e- mail to set up intake.
Join award-winning hypnotherapist Carla Chalah in a serene group hypnosis event designed to dissolve anxiety and invite calm. 'Finding Your Calm: Anxiety Relief through Hypnosis' leverages the enlightening effects of Roxiva light and music, creating an immersive experience that speaks ...
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Hosted by Carla Chalah
BA, CCHT, CI, HBCE, CILC
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Sudbury, MA 01776
Join award-winning hypnotherapist Carla Chalah in a serene group hypnosis event designed to dissolve anxiety and invite calm. 'Finding Your Calm: Anxiety Relief through Hypnosis' leverages the enlightening effects of Roxiva light and music, creating an immersive experience that speaks ...
Living a full and meaningful life is our right. People are living with improved health well into their 90's. How do we prepare ourselves to maintain a sense of vibrancy, health, and purpose while adapting to physical changes, losses and ...
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Hosted by Betsy Wisch
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Concord, MA 01742
Living a full and meaningful life is our right. People are living with improved health well into their 90's. How do we prepare ourselves to maintain a sense of vibrancy, health, and purpose while adapting to physical changes, losses and ...
This 6 weeks parent group is based on the SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) model. It is for parents who frequently reassure their child, change family routines/plans to limit their child’s distress, or fear that their child is ...
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Hosted by Dr. Julie Heim Jackson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Littleton, MA 01460
This 6 weeks parent group is based on the SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) model. It is for parents who frequently reassure their child, change family routines/plans to limit their child’s distress, or fear that their child is ...
This group will address the most common problems parents face with their teenagers including : how to help your teenager suffering from depression , anxiety or ADHD. Help connect with your teenager.
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Hosted by Cristina Desa
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, PMH-NP, APRN-NP, BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westford, MA 01886
This group will address the most common problems parents face with their teenagers including : how to help your teenager suffering from depression , anxiety or ADHD. Help connect with your teenager.
Cambridge Counseling Associates, LLP, was established in 1983 to provide comprehensive confidential psychological and mental health services for individuals of all ages. Staff psychologists maintain affiliation at universities and hospitals in the Greater Boston area. Psychopharmacology, psychiatric, and supportive medical ...
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Hosted by John T. Chirban
Psychologist, PhD, ThD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Carlisle, MA 01741
Cambridge Counseling Associates, LLP, was established in 1983 to provide comprehensive confidential psychological and mental health services for individuals of all ages. Staff psychologists maintain affiliation at universities and hospitals in the Greater Boston area. Psychopharmacology, psychiatric, and supportive medical ...
For those suffering from psychiatric symptoms of any sort, this group gives patients the chance to reconceptualize their lives. The group leader has published many award winning memoirs and can teach attendees powerful writing strategies that capture their struggles from ...
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Hosted by Lauren J Slater
MA, EdD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Concord, MA 01742
For those suffering from psychiatric symptoms of any sort, this group gives patients the chance to reconceptualize their lives. The group leader has published many award winning memoirs and can teach attendees powerful writing strategies that capture their struggles from ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Acton?
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.