An open-format discussion based group where participants share the experiences and explore solutions as well as ways to best cope. This group has a tendency to help one feel much less alone and has the possibility to spring friendships from ...
Hosted by Timothy Bracaglia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCADC, ACS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montclair, NJ 07042
An open-format discussion based group where participants share the experiences and explore solutions as well as ways to best cope. This group has a tendency to help one feel much less alone and has the possibility to spring friendships from ...
This is an open Tele group via Zoom for Black women who want to discuss life struggles such as relationships, work, professional growth/relationships at work. This groups provides you with a space to speak in a non-judgmental supportive environment.
Hosted by Nadia Darbouze
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MS, ACS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bloomfield, NJ 07003
This is an open Tele group via Zoom for Black women who want to discuss life struggles such as relationships, work, professional growth/relationships at work. This groups provides you with a space to speak in a non-judgmental supportive environment.
This in person, 7-week group for adults, will explore grief after loss through group discussion, reflection, and creative expression. If you or someone you know has experienced a loss or has an anticipated loss, a support group may be helpful. ...
Hosted by Jessica E. Heller
Art Therapist, MPS, ATR-BC, LPAT, LCAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montclair, NJ 07042
This in person, 7-week group for adults, will explore grief after loss through group discussion, reflection, and creative expression. If you or someone you know has experienced a loss or has an anticipated loss, a support group may be helpful. ...
For many people, money can be a confusing and overwhelming part of their life. Whether you have a lot of it, or not much at all. Issues such as; overspending, debt, feelings of entitlement, feelings of scarcity, hoarding, the inability ...
Hosted by Michele Vallone, LCSW, Coach, EFT Practitioner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Upper Montclair, NJ 07043
For many people, money can be a confusing and overwhelming part of their life. Whether you have a lot of it, or not much at all. Issues such as; overspending, debt, feelings of entitlement, feelings of scarcity, hoarding, the inability ...
Fill out the google doc if you are interested in learning more: https://forms.gle/xCAAK9o xh65nAZej6 **May be covered by insurance** This 8 week group will teach mindfulness skills to overcome challenges related to ADHD. Participants will be led through a brief ...
Hosted by Kelly Coppola
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Caldwell, NJ 07006
Fill out the google doc if you are interested in learning more: https://forms.gle/xCAAK9o xh65nAZej6 **May be covered by insurance** This 8 week group will teach mindfulness skills to overcome challenges related to ADHD. Participants will be led through a brief ...
Under my supervision, licensed therapists are learning Mapping & Mastery of the Inner World, a unique approach to achieving personal empowerment.
Hosted by Relationship Solutions NJ
Psychologist, PhD, LCADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Orange, NJ 07052
Under my supervision, licensed therapists are learning Mapping & Mastery of the Inner World, a unique approach to achieving personal empowerment.
Ujima: "To build and maintain our community together and make our community’s problems our problems and to solve them together." A safe place/space for the Helper to talk about healing for self, colleagues, peers, and identified community. There are levels ...
Hosted by Dr. Viva White
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LCADC, SAP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newark, NJ 07108
Ujima: "To build and maintain our community together and make our community’s problems our problems and to solve them together." A safe place/space for the Helper to talk about healing for self, colleagues, peers, and identified community. There are levels ...
Objective: This group supports 3rd-6th graders in building connection with peers, improving social interactions, learning helpful communication tools, learning healthy emotional management, developing Conflict Resolution tools and growing a healthy mindset. Discussing: self-Awareness, triggers, unhelpful thoughts, impulses, communication styles, loving ...
Objective: This group supports 3rd-6th graders in building connection with peers, improving social interactions, learning helpful communication tools, learning healthy emotional management, developing Conflict Resolution tools and growing a healthy mindset. Discussing: self-Awareness, triggers, unhelpful thoughts, impulses, communication styles, loving ...
Anger Management Group for self referrals and court referrals. The group will focus on members' problems and ways to better handle anger and techniques to help better deal with one's anger.
Hosted by Gerald DeAngelis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Orange, NJ 07052
Anger Management Group for self referrals and court referrals. The group will focus on members' problems and ways to better handle anger and techniques to help better deal with one's anger.
This group meets at the Verona Park Boathouse the first and third Monday of the month for family members caring for someone with dementia and/or Parkinson's. For more information call 917-916-8002.
Hosted by Ruth Rothbart-Mayer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Verona, NJ 07044
This group meets at the Verona Park Boathouse the first and third Monday of the month for family members caring for someone with dementia and/or Parkinson's. For more information call 917-916-8002.
I believe strongly in the power of interpersonal group therapy. Since psychiatric symptoms impact relationships and relationship problems contribute to psychiatric symptoms, group therapy is an extremely effective and underutilized form of treatment to address these issues. Interpersonal group therapy ...
Hosted by Michael Guglielmino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bloomfield, NJ 07003
I believe strongly in the power of interpersonal group therapy. Since psychiatric symptoms impact relationships and relationship problems contribute to psychiatric symptoms, group therapy is an extremely effective and underutilized form of treatment to address these issues. Interpersonal group therapy ...
The Integrative Therapy Institute of New Jersey (ITI-NJ) is a group practice in clinical and counseling psychology providing psychotherapy for individuals, families, and relationships. It was co-founded in 2010 by Dr. Thomas Hollenbach and Dr. Edward Callaghan. ITI-NJ operates at ...
Hosted by Integrative Therapy Institute of NJ
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montclair, NJ 07042
The Integrative Therapy Institute of New Jersey (ITI-NJ) is a group practice in clinical and counseling psychology providing psychotherapy for individuals, families, and relationships. It was co-founded in 2010 by Dr. Thomas Hollenbach and Dr. Edward Callaghan. ITI-NJ operates at ...
Transforming 12 week anxiety management program for teenagers. This group is help via telehealth.
Hosted by Doris De Jesus Levy (Inmind Care)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Belleville, NJ 07109
Transforming 12 week anxiety management program for teenagers. This group is help via telehealth.
This group focuses on maintaining wellness of mind and body. The “Open Studio” provides the freedom of an art studio and the support of a clinical mental health counselor student intern. The Center is a safe, nonjudgmental space for expression, ...
Hosted by Mary Jo Rolli Codey Center
Counselor, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Caldwell, NJ 07006
This group focuses on maintaining wellness of mind and body. The “Open Studio” provides the freedom of an art studio and the support of a clinical mental health counselor student intern. The Center is a safe, nonjudgmental space for expression, ...
Hosted by Wellness Direct LLC (Dr. Winful)
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, BSN, MSN, PHMNP, APRNBC, DNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
If men are from Mars and women are from Venus then ladies..."Learn To Speak Martian!!" This women's group is designed to help women aged 25+, understand men's thought processes and behaviors in relationships and hopefully alleviate some of their frustration. ...
Hosted by Internal Affairs Child & Family Therapy Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Maplewood, NJ 07040
If men are from Mars and women are from Venus then ladies..."Learn To Speak Martian!!" This women's group is designed to help women aged 25+, understand men's thought processes and behaviors in relationships and hopefully alleviate some of their frustration. ...
This group meets virtually on Mondays from 6-7pm, where we will discuss the challenges related to dating, rejection, and vulnerability. The purpose of this group is to gain understanding of self, insight, support and developing skills to help manage the ...
Hosted by Stephanie Mora
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montclair, NJ 07042
This group meets virtually on Mondays from 6-7pm, where we will discuss the challenges related to dating, rejection, and vulnerability. The purpose of this group is to gain understanding of self, insight, support and developing skills to help manage the ...
Group therapy for people struggling with problems of living A group for people who are stuck in unhelpful patterns, have difficulty coping with everyday life, or suffer from social isolation. Through shared experience, the members move toward a balanced and ...
Hosted by Lynne Eisenbrand
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montclair, NJ 07043
Group therapy for people struggling with problems of living A group for people who are stuck in unhelpful patterns, have difficulty coping with everyday life, or suffer from social isolation. Through shared experience, the members move toward a balanced and ...
Considering specific health concerns, daily real-life responsibilities, stress levels and work/family dynamics, the group learns and supports how well you're able to create and integrate new, healthier habits. Creating positive healthy lifestyle changes while taking your individual physical, emotional and ...
Hosted by Elena Alonso
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montclair, NJ 07042
Considering specific health concerns, daily real-life responsibilities, stress levels and work/family dynamics, the group learns and supports how well you're able to create and integrate new, healthier habits. Creating positive healthy lifestyle changes while taking your individual physical, emotional and ...
Hosted by Samantha J Smith: Transgender Queer Specialized Hrt letters
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montclair, NJ 07042
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Essex County?
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.