Support Groups in Atlantic Highlands, NJ
Losing a cherished pet can be as devastating as the death of a human loved one. This group offers a supportive place to share your grief among friends who care and understand your pain. We will discuss the Stages of ...
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Hosted by James Genovese
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
Losing a cherished pet can be as devastating as the death of a human loved one. This group offers a supportive place to share your grief among friends who care and understand your pain. We will discuss the Stages of ...
Hard economic times have led to increased stress in the workplace: fear of job loss, stagnant or reduced pay, and increased workloads. The purpose of this group is to give you a supportive environment in which you can feel free ...
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Hosted by James Genovese
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
Hard economic times have led to increased stress in the workplace: fear of job loss, stagnant or reduced pay, and increased workloads. The purpose of this group is to give you a supportive environment in which you can feel free ...
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The ADHD/ADD Adult Support group for ADD adults and their significant others is free and is lead by me or another professional each month except there is no meeting in August, and in November and December we meet on the ...
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Hosted by Robert LoPresti
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Long Branch, NJ 07740
The ADHD/ADD Adult Support group for ADD adults and their significant others is free and is lead by me or another professional each month except there is no meeting in August, and in November and December we meet on the ...
Our interactive Social Skills groups use Sand Play Therapy, therapeutic games and yoga to improve socialization skills, increase comfort in social situations, enhance self esteem, promote mutual respect and empathy for others, improve peer relations, build friendships, learn relaxation techniques ...
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Hosted by Lighthouse Counseling & Sand Play Training Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Eatontown, NJ 07724
Our interactive Social Skills groups use Sand Play Therapy, therapeutic games and yoga to improve socialization skills, increase comfort in social situations, enhance self esteem, promote mutual respect and empathy for others, improve peer relations, build friendships, learn relaxation techniques ...
This group will be a combination of coping skill development and processing of emotions. Group members will develop skills to cope with the challenging emotions and experiences that past traumas and major stressors can bring up for us as well ...
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Hosted by Sam Silverberg
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, IMH-E®
Verified Verified
Group meets in Eatontown, NJ 07724
This group will be a combination of coping skill development and processing of emotions. Group members will develop skills to cope with the challenging emotions and experiences that past traumas and major stressors can bring up for us as well ...
Life is more complex for a child growing up with addiction in their family. This unique group allows girls to connect with other girls who know what it is like to have a family member with a drug and/or alcohol ...
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Hosted by Lighthouse Counseling & Sand Play Training Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Eatontown, NJ 07724
Life is more complex for a child growing up with addiction in their family. This unique group allows girls to connect with other girls who know what it is like to have a family member with a drug and/or alcohol ...
Learn to control your anger and cope with the stress in an effective manor that doesn't destroy relationships and cause you trouble in life.
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Hosted by Life Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, RDN
Verified Verified
Group meets in Little Silver, NJ 07739
Learn to control your anger and cope with the stress in an effective manor that doesn't destroy relationships and cause you trouble in life.
This is a 15-session Skills Acquisition group. The primary focus of the group is to reduce and control verbal and physical aggression that results in negative personal, professional, and legal consequences. Group curriculum has several phases including education about the ...
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Hosted by Gino A Tramontelli
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Red Bank, NJ 07701
This is a 15-session Skills Acquisition group. The primary focus of the group is to reduce and control verbal and physical aggression that results in negative personal, professional, and legal consequences. Group curriculum has several phases including education about the ...
The Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills group is a comprehensive cognitive-behavioral treatment for adolescents and teenagers who have difficulties with impulse control, mood disturbances, anxiety, depression, self-destructive behaviors, eating disorders, addictive behaviors, interpersonal skills and chronic suicidal ideation. The following 5 ...
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Hosted by Meredith O'Brien
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCIEDC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Red Bank, NJ 07701
The Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills group is a comprehensive cognitive-behavioral treatment for adolescents and teenagers who have difficulties with impulse control, mood disturbances, anxiety, depression, self-destructive behaviors, eating disorders, addictive behaviors, interpersonal skills and chronic suicidal ideation. The following 5 ...
Is your daughter having trouble with "mean girls" or "girl drama" at school? Does she have difficulty making or keeping friends? Our Girls' groups help girls cope with these as well as other difficulties girls struggle with including body image/dieting, ...
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Hosted by Lighthouse Counseling & Sand Play Training Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Eatontown, NJ 07724
Is your daughter having trouble with "mean girls" or "girl drama" at school? Does she have difficulty making or keeping friends? Our Girls' groups help girls cope with these as well as other difficulties girls struggle with including body image/dieting, ...
This bi-monthly, free support group is open to current BeginWithin clients, as well as all-comers from the general public. In this warm, inclusive environment, two licensed clinicians join individuals of all ages, gender identities, and backgrounds, in supporting one another ...
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Hosted by Marnie Fegan Psy.d. & Assocs - Beginwithin Ctr
PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Red Bank, NJ 07701
This bi-monthly, free support group is open to current BeginWithin clients, as well as all-comers from the general public. In this warm, inclusive environment, two licensed clinicians join individuals of all ages, gender identities, and backgrounds, in supporting one another ...
The Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills group is a comprehensive cognitive-behavioral treatment for young adults who have difficulties with impulse control, mood disturbances, anxiety, depression, self-destructive behaviors, eating disorders, addictive behaviors, interpersonal skills and chronic suicidal ideation. The following 5 modules ...
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Hosted by Meredith O'Brien
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCIEDC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fair Haven, NJ 07704
The Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills group is a comprehensive cognitive-behavioral treatment for young adults who have difficulties with impulse control, mood disturbances, anxiety, depression, self-destructive behaviors, eating disorders, addictive behaviors, interpersonal skills and chronic suicidal ideation. The following 5 modules ...
Group Ended: Do you hide your true self in relationships? Are your decisions colored by guilt or shame? Do you feel stuck and can't move forward? Understanding and confronting your feelings, behavior and reactions to your family and your important ...
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Hosted by Susan Estomin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Eatontown, NJ 07724
Group Ended: Do you hide your true self in relationships? Are your decisions colored by guilt or shame? Do you feel stuck and can't move forward? Understanding and confronting your feelings, behavior and reactions to your family and your important ...
The Integrated Adolescence Program is a new offering that innovates the mental health treatment of teenagers (14-18) and their families who are experiencing anxiety, depression, or who are recovering from trauma. The program provides two levels of care depending on ...
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Hosted by Integrated Adolescence Program IOP
Treatment Center, Dr, LCSW, RYT, PMHNPBC, ATR-P
Verified Verified
Group meets in Eatontown, NJ 07724
The Integrated Adolescence Program is a new offering that innovates the mental health treatment of teenagers (14-18) and their families who are experiencing anxiety, depression, or who are recovering from trauma. The program provides two levels of care depending on ...
Social Skills Groups for ages 3-18 Goals: Improve social skills, Improve socialization, Learn empathy and respect, Learn how to build friendships, Improve self- esteem, Learn coping skills, Learn to follow directions, Learn conversation skills, & Learn how to share and ...
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Hosted by Lindsay Thein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oceanport, NJ 07757
Social Skills Groups for ages 3-18 Goals: Improve social skills, Improve socialization, Learn empathy and respect, Learn how to build friendships, Improve self- esteem, Learn coping skills, Learn to follow directions, Learn conversation skills, & Learn how to share and ...
Teenagers often face many social and emotional challenges while dealing with the typical stressors of day to day life. This group provides a forum for teens struggling with anxiety, depression, self-destructive behaviors, social issues and family issues to give and ...
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Hosted by Jarrah Kratzer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hazlet, NJ 07730
Teenagers often face many social and emotional challenges while dealing with the typical stressors of day to day life. This group provides a forum for teens struggling with anxiety, depression, self-destructive behaviors, social issues and family issues to give and ...
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Hosted by Courtney DeMaio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Holmdel, NJ 07733
There will two separate groups. One for teens ages 13-18 years old with body issues and or self-esteem issues. The other for women ages 19-40+. These groups will help group members learn to love themselves through the encouragement and positivity ...
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Hosted by Ascending Lotus Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lincroft, NJ 07738
There will two separate groups. One for teens ages 13-18 years old with body issues and or self-esteem issues. The other for women ages 19-40+. These groups will help group members learn to love themselves through the encouragement and positivity ...
Are you debating if you should become a parent or choose a child-free life? Feeling conflicted about deciding to have children is normal, but can feel lonely. Join us for support, reflection and community in this six-week virtual series. We ...
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Hosted by Paige M Gesicki
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Red Bank, NJ 07701
Are you debating if you should become a parent or choose a child-free life? Feeling conflicted about deciding to have children is normal, but can feel lonely. Join us for support, reflection and community in this six-week virtual series. We ...
The transition to adulthood is a difficult one for any individual. Adding in extra challenges like depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, or social skills issues make the decisions and hurdles one faces after graduating from high school seem like huge hurdles. ...
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Hosted by Jarrah Kratzer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hazlet, NJ 07730
The transition to adulthood is a difficult one for any individual. Adding in extra challenges like depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, or social skills issues make the decisions and hurdles one faces after graduating from high school seem like huge hurdles. ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Atlantic Highlands?
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.