Support Groups in Belmont, MA
Summer Online Therapy Group for College Students with Disordered Eating/Exercise (Must be in Massachusetts. Group will meet for six weeks. Starts week of the 26th. Specific date and time to be determined.)
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Hosted by Amy Armstrong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Belmont, MA 02478
Summer Online Therapy Group for College Students with Disordered Eating/Exercise (Must be in Massachusetts. Group will meet for six weeks. Starts week of the 26th. Specific date and time to be determined.)
Women ages 40+ who are seeking likeminded, recovery focused individuals who are navigating the various challenges of midlife. This is a process group for those seeking support & community about various shared experiences including, but not limited to, the pressures ...
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Hosted by Amanda DeStefano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Belmont, MA 02478
Women ages 40+ who are seeking likeminded, recovery focused individuals who are navigating the various challenges of midlife. This is a process group for those seeking support & community about various shared experiences including, but not limited to, the pressures ...
In this group, we will explore various roads to recovery from addictions. Everyone is welcome, as long as they are currently seeking some form of recovery and agree not to "use" during the group. It is an All Addictions group ...
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Hosted by Felix William Treitler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, USTA, USPTA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Belmont, MA 02478
In this group, we will explore various roads to recovery from addictions. Everyone is welcome, as long as they are currently seeking some form of recovery and agree not to "use" during the group. It is an All Addictions group ...
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Getting it DONE! This group is for YOU if you want help prioritizing and making decisions so you can start to get things done. Sign up soon in order to see if this group is right for you. This is ...
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Hosted by Rebecca Lavine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MTS, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cambridge, MA 02140
Getting it DONE! This group is for YOU if you want help prioritizing and making decisions so you can start to get things done. Sign up soon in order to see if this group is right for you. This is ...
This virtual group teaches members the 5 skills modules of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (Emotion Regulation Skills, Distress Tolerance Skills, Mindfulness Skills, Middle Path Skills, and Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills). Through a combination of teaching, demonstrating, and member participation, clients learn the ...
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Hosted by Betsy Harris, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, DBT-LBC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Watertown, MA 02472
This virtual group teaches members the 5 skills modules of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (Emotion Regulation Skills, Distress Tolerance Skills, Mindfulness Skills, Middle Path Skills, and Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills). Through a combination of teaching, demonstrating, and member participation, clients learn the ...
1A Wellness offers a virtual, 12-week group where members identify and pursue a personal goal related to their healing from trauma while receiving support and feedback from others. Given the potential for trauma-oriented work to bring up painful feelings, this ...
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Hosted by Kristina Harter
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cambridge, MA 02138
1A Wellness offers a virtual, 12-week group where members identify and pursue a personal goal related to their healing from trauma while receiving support and feedback from others. Given the potential for trauma-oriented work to bring up painful feelings, this ...
It’s a MYTH that professionals, serving the emotional health needs of others have their own all sewn up. Although, in fact, most are skilled and effective, like all human beings we are a work in progress. Firstly there are the ...
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Hosted by Howie Schnairsohn- - - - -Group Therapist (Young Adults)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW , MSW, MS, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cambridge, MA 02138
It’s a MYTH that professionals, serving the emotional health needs of others have their own all sewn up. Although, in fact, most are skilled and effective, like all human beings we are a work in progress. Firstly there are the ...
This is a group for men who have been the victims of abuse by women who are seeking a supportive group of men who have similar experiences. Typically shame prevents men from admitting they have been abused, as well as ...
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Hosted by Daniel Bolton
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Somerville, MA 02143
This is a group for men who have been the victims of abuse by women who are seeking a supportive group of men who have similar experiences. Typically shame prevents men from admitting they have been abused, as well as ...
This 8-week group introduces the Mindfulness and Distress Tolerance skills of DBT. Within each 8-week group you will have opportunities to discuss the skills, receive feedback and support from peers on the use and practice of these skills. The book ...
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Hosted by Looking Glass Counseling
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Somerville, MA 02144
This 8-week group introduces the Mindfulness and Distress Tolerance skills of DBT. Within each 8-week group you will have opportunities to discuss the skills, receive feedback and support from peers on the use and practice of these skills. The book ...
Care for yourself as you care for your kids! (ages 5 - 10. IF you have older kids, we offer 1-to-1 counseling and coaching.) Join us for this supportive & educational “parent retreat.” Learn to “lead the way for your ...
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Hosted by Elizabeth Quigley, LICSW, New Inspiration
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington, MA 02476
Care for yourself as you care for your kids! (ages 5 - 10. IF you have older kids, we offer 1-to-1 counseling and coaching.) Join us for this supportive & educational “parent retreat.” Learn to “lead the way for your ...
We are not meant to grieve alone. The company of others in a welcoming space of openness, curiosity, and care can be a powerful force for navigating the immeasurable pain of grief. This is a closed 10-week group for people ...
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Hosted by Michaela Mendelsohn
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cambridge, MA 02138
We are not meant to grieve alone. The company of others in a welcoming space of openness, curiosity, and care can be a powerful force for navigating the immeasurable pain of grief. This is a closed 10-week group for people ...
We are not meant to grieve alone. This is a closed time-limited group for people in their 20s and 30s who have experienced a loss in the recent or distant past, guided by a therapist who encourages self-reflection, expression, and ...
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Hosted by Dr. Brittany Sterling
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cambridge, MA 02138
We are not meant to grieve alone. This is a closed time-limited group for people in their 20s and 30s who have experienced a loss in the recent or distant past, guided by a therapist who encourages self-reflection, expression, and ...
The inevitable challenges associated with parenting a learning disabled child may be rich opportunities for personal growth. We explore these opportunities in a structured, and supportive group environment. Participation in a parent support group provides three forms of support: 1) ...
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Hosted by Kate Scott
EdD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cambridge, MA 02138
The inevitable challenges associated with parenting a learning disabled child may be rich opportunities for personal growth. We explore these opportunities in a structured, and supportive group environment. Participation in a parent support group provides three forms of support: 1) ...
Enrolling now! The process of forming and maintaining a stepfamily is exciting yet confusing for many people. It's normal to feel lost, isolated, and misunderstood in a new role. The new couple has some important questions to answer (e.g. who ...
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Hosted by Christie Jacobson
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Somerville, MA 02144
Enrolling now! The process of forming and maintaining a stepfamily is exciting yet confusing for many people. It's normal to feel lost, isolated, and misunderstood in a new role. The new couple has some important questions to answer (e.g. who ...
This is a supportive group for individuals with anxiety or depression who want to apply mindfulness, compassionate acceptance, and values-based action in their lives. The group content is based on the principles Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
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Hosted by Dr. Steve Marshall
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington, MA 02474
This is a supportive group for individuals with anxiety or depression who want to apply mindfulness, compassionate acceptance, and values-based action in their lives. The group content is based on the principles Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
This support group will bring adults with ADHD together to provide opportunities for developing strategies for Procrastination, Impulse control, Atttention/focus, Problem solving, Emotional regulation, Coping with stress and anxiety due to ADHD symptoms, Improving self esteem, time management and organizational ...
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Hosted by Serap Kantarci Clinical Hypnotherapist
Counselor, LMHC, Board, Certifi, Clinica, Supervi
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cambridge, MA 02138
This support group will bring adults with ADHD together to provide opportunities for developing strategies for Procrastination, Impulse control, Atttention/focus, Problem solving, Emotional regulation, Coping with stress and anxiety due to ADHD symptoms, Improving self esteem, time management and organizational ...
This group focuses on the overall experience of infertility;
coping with friends, family, the couple relationship, treatment options and decision making. For women who have primary infertility (no children).
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Hosted by Elena Clamen
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington, MA 02474
This group focuses on the overall experience of infertility;
coping with friends, family, the couple relationship, treatment options and decision making. For women who have primary infertility (no children).
The aim of this skills-based Support Group is to empower children and teens with ADHD and teach them effective problem solving, healthy coping, time management and organizational skills. Group members will learn: Prioritizing and Completing school assignments + Regulating Emotions ...
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Hosted by Serap Kantarci Clinical Hypnotherapist
Counselor, LMHC, Board, Certifi, Clinica, Supervi
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cambridge, MA 02138
The aim of this skills-based Support Group is to empower children and teens with ADHD and teach them effective problem solving, healthy coping, time management and organizational skills. Group members will learn: Prioritizing and Completing school assignments + Regulating Emotions ...
Most couples have issues that are so difficult to discuss that they become a barrier to intimacy. If these conversations are left unfinished, either or both partners might experience ongoing resentment, loneliness, fear, shame, guilt or hopelessness.
In this workshop couples ...
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Hosted by Sharona Halpern
Counselor, MA, LMHC, ACC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newton, MA 02458
Most couples have issues that are so difficult to discuss that they become a barrier to intimacy. If these conversations are left unfinished, either or both partners might experience ongoing resentment, loneliness, fear, shame, guilt or hopelessness.
In this workshop couples ...
Are you struggling with social distancing, creating daily structure, and all the transitions as a result of COVID-19? Join this online support group to find support and ideas about how to cope with the current stressors of life during the ...
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Hosted by Patty Underwood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cambridge, MA 02138
Are you struggling with social distancing, creating daily structure, and all the transitions as a result of COVID-19? Join this online support group to find support and ideas about how to cope with the current stressors of life during the ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Belmont?
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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.