"How did you know she/he/they were the 'one'?" This seems to be the most common question we pose to married people...which usually yields the less than revealing answer "I just knew". This group will help you answer that question more ...
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Hosted by Dana Galante
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fanwood, NJ 07023
"How did you know she/he/they were the 'one'?" This seems to be the most common question we pose to married people...which usually yields the less than revealing answer "I just knew". This group will help you answer that question more ...
Christian Women's fellowship and empowerment group.
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Christian Women's fellowship and empowerment group.
This group is intended for individuals who tend to experience instability in interpersonal relationships. Topics to be discussed and explored include: fear of abandonment, self-image issues, codependency, emotional instability as a result of relationship status, communication strategies, etc. A closed ...
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Hosted by Michael Evan Schwartz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Springfield, NJ 07081
This group is intended for individuals who tend to experience instability in interpersonal relationships. Topics to be discussed and explored include: fear of abandonment, self-image issues, codependency, emotional instability as a result of relationship status, communication strategies, etc. A closed ...
Do you fume when someone cuts you off in traffic? Does your blood pressure rocket when your child refuses to cooperate? Anger is a normal and even healthy emotion - but it's important to deal with it in a positive ...
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Hosted by Miguel A Matos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, ACS, MFT, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Do you fume when someone cuts you off in traffic? Does your blood pressure rocket when your child refuses to cooperate? Anger is a normal and even healthy emotion - but it's important to deal with it in a positive ...
This is an emotional support and skill building group. Each session is targeted towards learning about how to identify our emotions and induce more positive emotions. In each meeting we discuss and release our current emotions, relax by doing targeted ...
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Hosted by Molly Kildow Church
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
This is an emotional support and skill building group. Each session is targeted towards learning about how to identify our emotions and induce more positive emotions. In each meeting we discuss and release our current emotions, relax by doing targeted ...
Open to mental health professionals looking to learn, understand and integrate spiritual practices to their clinical tools. Please call or email for more information.
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Hosted by Nathalie Concepcion
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Open to mental health professionals looking to learn, understand and integrate spiritual practices to their clinical tools. Please call or email for more information.
I am starting to explore the need for parenting groups in my area. I was a School Counselor for over 15 years and previously an elementary and middle school teacher. Add the mom-job and you see I'm pretty well-rounded.
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Hosted by Maria M Runfolo-McCormack
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Union, NJ 07083
I am starting to explore the need for parenting groups in my area. I was a School Counselor for over 15 years and previously an elementary and middle school teacher. Add the mom-job and you see I'm pretty well-rounded.
Afraid of being alone? You're not alone! Let us help you...*Break free from stuck relationships *Stop jumping from relationship to relationship * Toss away the self-doubt and increase the self trust * Strengthen your personal boundaries * Nurture healthy attachments
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Hosted by Zoey Kyriacou
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ADHDCCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mountainside, NJ 07092
Afraid of being alone? You're not alone! Let us help you...*Break free from stuck relationships *Stop jumping from relationship to relationship * Toss away the self-doubt and increase the self trust * Strengthen your personal boundaries * Nurture healthy attachments
Calling all Young Adults- Hope Stream Family Therapy is rolling out a new 8-week program that is tailored for Young Adults, ages 18-28 years old. This group will focus on: Communication Skills; Leadership ; Social Skills ; Real-World Problem-Solving Skills ...
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Hosted by Tabrina Hargrove
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mountainside, NJ 07092
Calling all Young Adults- Hope Stream Family Therapy is rolling out a new 8-week program that is tailored for Young Adults, ages 18-28 years old. This group will focus on: Communication Skills; Leadership ; Social Skills ; Real-World Problem-Solving Skills ...
As a separate "educational program," I teach Jon-Kabat-Zinn's highly empirically validated eight week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program twice a year--in Summit and Edison, NJ. The curriculum offers practical instruction in learning new ways to relate directly to whatever is happening ...
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As a separate "educational program," I teach Jon-Kabat-Zinn's highly empirically validated eight week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program twice a year--in Summit and Edison, NJ. The curriculum offers practical instruction in learning new ways to relate directly to whatever is happening ...
Every day, I talk to women whose lives are full but not fulfilling. They’ve reached their goals but now feel stagnant. They have social interactions that remain at the surface level so they often feel alone and unsupported. They spend ...
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Hosted by Melissa Seifer Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westfield, NJ 07090
Every day, I talk to women whose lives are full but not fulfilling. They’ve reached their goals but now feel stagnant. They have social interactions that remain at the surface level so they often feel alone and unsupported. They spend ...
Decrease dangerous & high risk teen behaviors; develop clear strategies that support effective parenting when managing family crises; decrease therapy-interfering behaviors; foster adaptive coping skills for managing stressful family demands, difficult relationships, academic pressures and other stressful life events; create ...
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Decrease dangerous & high risk teen behaviors; develop clear strategies that support effective parenting when managing family crises; decrease therapy-interfering behaviors; foster adaptive coping skills for managing stressful family demands, difficult relationships, academic pressures and other stressful life events; create ...
The high school years can be the most challenging to families. I use compelling Teen-Friendly techniques to improve self-control, self-esteem, and academic performance. Young clients are taught respect, discipline, and accountability. Parents are included for input and training. In addition, ...
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Hosted by Child & Teen Success Center
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mountainside, NJ 07092
The high school years can be the most challenging to families. I use compelling Teen-Friendly techniques to improve self-control, self-esteem, and academic performance. Young clients are taught respect, discipline, and accountability. Parents are included for input and training. In addition, ...
**This group is led by 3 Female therapists @ Hilltop Behavioral Health. I am a co-faciliator when called upon. At the cross-section of body and culture this group is an exploration of pivotal moments that have created shifts and changes ...
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Hosted by Brian S. Pollack
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEDS-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Summit, NJ 07901
**This group is led by 3 Female therapists @ Hilltop Behavioral Health. I am a co-faciliator when called upon. At the cross-section of body and culture this group is an exploration of pivotal moments that have created shifts and changes ...
A process oriented emotional growth group for boys ages mature 10- young 13. Twice a month, meets for 90 minutes, cost is 75$. Appropriate for boys who are dealing with anger, peer issues, emotional disconnect from families and self-criticism. Also ...
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Hosted by Jennifer Laura Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
A process oriented emotional growth group for boys ages mature 10- young 13. Twice a month, meets for 90 minutes, cost is 75$. Appropriate for boys who are dealing with anger, peer issues, emotional disconnect from families and self-criticism. Also ...
Cohesive Health and Wellness is a private mental health practice that offers an open, compassionate, understanding and practical approach to mental health. We welcome children, adolescents, adults, and couples to our practice. We advocate for ending the stigma surrounding mental ...
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Hosted by Caren Weingart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westfield, NJ 07090
Cohesive Health and Wellness is a private mental health practice that offers an open, compassionate, understanding and practical approach to mental health. We welcome children, adolescents, adults, and couples to our practice. We advocate for ending the stigma surrounding mental ...
Parenting children who do not fit the mold preferred by schools, commercial spaces, and even extended families, can be daunting. No wonder parents feel isolated, exhausted, even despaired. This group will provide support, psycho-education, understanding and safety to parents of ...
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Hosted by Lila Redmount
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westfield, NJ 07090
Parenting children who do not fit the mold preferred by schools, commercial spaces, and even extended families, can be daunting. No wonder parents feel isolated, exhausted, even despaired. This group will provide support, psycho-education, understanding and safety to parents of ...
Learn tools and skills to effectively manage stress, anxiety and the demands of high school.
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Hosted by Kristina Cofone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fanwood, NJ 07023
Learn tools and skills to effectively manage stress, anxiety and the demands of high school.
This is both an educational and process group on anger management. Group meets 1x/week for 6 weeks.
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Hosted by Marie Moise Fevrier
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, LCADC, ACS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
This is both an educational and process group on anger management. Group meets 1x/week for 6 weeks.
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Hosted by Lynn Wechsler Kramer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSOT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Summit, NJ 07901
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Union 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.