Support Groups in Buffalo, NY

Hosted by Kelly S. Ghani
Counselor, MSEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 462-0284 View (716) 462-0284
Hosted by Robert Miljour
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, NP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Buffalo, NY 14219
(929) 930-3646 View (929) 930-3646
Hosted by Molly Violante
Art Therapist, LCAT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 402-5786 View (716) 402-5786
Self-esteem reflects a person's overall subjective emotional evaluation of his/her own worth. Individuals that have low self-esteem are not able to enjoy their full quality of life, often comparing themselves to others, worry about being judged and experience difficulty making ...
Hosted by Erin M. Moss Mental Health Counseling
Counselor, BA, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Buffalo, NY 14210
Self-esteem reflects a person's overall subjective emotional evaluation of his/her own worth. Individuals that have low self-esteem are not able to enjoy their full quality of life, often comparing themselves to others, worry about being judged and experience difficulty making ...
(716) 795-8151 View (716) 795-8151
Radical Self-Love (RSL) is an interactive workshop that helps us build relationships with ourselves and each other through a back to basics approach toward healing in a holistic way. We practice around the New Moon every month to honor the ...
Hosted by Dayatra Amber Hassan
MS, MHC, CHW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Buffalo, NY 14209
Radical Self-Love (RSL) is an interactive workshop that helps us build relationships with ourselves and each other through a back to basics approach toward healing in a holistic way. We practice around the New Moon every month to honor the ...
(716) 271-5532 View (716) 271-5532
This group offers a 6 week curriculum revolving around teens, empowerment & advocacy. This group is for young girls to feel empowered, increase their confidence and decrease their self-doubt. We hope to create a community of empowered young women who ...
Hosted by Emily Crowley
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Buffalo, NY 14209
This group offers a 6 week curriculum revolving around teens, empowerment & advocacy. This group is for young girls to feel empowered, increase their confidence and decrease their self-doubt. We hope to create a community of empowered young women who ...
(716) 575-2025 View (716) 575-2025
This is a Group I'm interested in CREATING in Buffalo. It would be a Support/Process Group for folks who have survived a psychotic episode & want to better understand their experience/modes of healing. The name "LAP" came to me when ...
Hosted by Alia Healy Cross
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Buffalo, NY 14216
This is a Group I'm interested in CREATING in Buffalo. It would be a Support/Process Group for folks who have survived a psychotic episode & want to better understand their experience/modes of healing. The name "LAP" came to me when ...
(716) 458-7887 View (716) 458-7887
Queen City Counseling offers personalized therapy in which individuals can build insight and develop skills to thrive.
Hosted by Amber Elsenbeck
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Buffalo, NY 14221
Queen City Counseling offers personalized therapy in which individuals can build insight and develop skills to thrive.
(716) 325-4880 View (716) 325-4880
Therapist lead process group for men recovering from compulsive sexual behavior (sex/love addiction) with an acknowledgment that acting out behavior has harm horizontal relationships, but also vertical relationship with Higher Power and Authentic Self.
Hosted by City Gate Life Recovery Center, Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Buffalo, NY 14222
Therapist lead process group for men recovering from compulsive sexual behavior (sex/love addiction) with an acknowledgment that acting out behavior has harm horizontal relationships, but also vertical relationship with Higher Power and Authentic Self.
(716) 247-4727 View (716) 247-4727
***NOT AVAILABLE DUE TO COVID-19*** Trauma survivors frequently struggle with sharing their traumatic experiences for many reasons. Religious trauma survivors can experience many symptoms including isolation, fear that no one will believe them, shame, and struggling with their spirituality. This ...
Hosted by Karen Klementowski
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Buffalo, NY 14209
***NOT AVAILABLE DUE TO COVID-19*** Trauma survivors frequently struggle with sharing their traumatic experiences for many reasons. Religious trauma survivors can experience many symptoms including isolation, fear that no one will believe them, shame, and struggling with their spirituality. This ...
(716) 265-4838 View (716) 265-4838
***NOT AVAILABLE DUE TO COVID-19*** Parenting with PTSD is a group for people with PTSD who feel that their symptoms negatively impact their parenting. The approach is a combination of psychoeducational, psychotherapeutic, and skill building activities. Clients will learn about ...
Hosted by Karen Klementowski
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Buffalo, NY 14209
***NOT AVAILABLE DUE TO COVID-19*** Parenting with PTSD is a group for people with PTSD who feel that their symptoms negatively impact their parenting. The approach is a combination of psychoeducational, psychotherapeutic, and skill building activities. Clients will learn about ...
(716) 265-4838 View (716) 265-4838
Hosted by City Gate Life Recovery Center, Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 247-4727 View (716) 247-4727
Hosted by Molly Violante
Art Therapist, LCAT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 402-5786 View (716) 402-5786
Self-esteem reflects a person's overall subjective emotional evaluation of his/her own worth. Girls with low self-esteem are more susceptible to risky behaviors such as: negative peer relationships, alcohol/drugs, sexual activity and fighting. Through therapy and developing positive supports girls can ...
Hosted by Erin M. Moss Mental Health Counseling
Counselor, BA, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Buffalo, NY 14210
Self-esteem reflects a person's overall subjective emotional evaluation of his/her own worth. Girls with low self-esteem are more susceptible to risky behaviors such as: negative peer relationships, alcohol/drugs, sexual activity and fighting. Through therapy and developing positive supports girls can ...
(716) 795-8151 View (716) 795-8151
***NOT AVAILABLE DUE TO COVID-19*** Partners of people with PTSD can struggle to understand their loved one's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. This group provides psychoeducation about the symptoms of PTSD and how these symptoms affect interpersonal relationships. It will be ...
Hosted by Karen Klementowski
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Buffalo, NY 14209
***NOT AVAILABLE DUE TO COVID-19*** Partners of people with PTSD can struggle to understand their loved one's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. This group provides psychoeducation about the symptoms of PTSD and how these symptoms affect interpersonal relationships. It will be ...
(716) 265-4838 View (716) 265-4838

More Groups Nearby

Hosted by Julie Gutowski
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Seneca, NY 14224
(716) 309-4355 View (716) 309-4355
Hosted by Heidi S. Rodriguez
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Williamsville, NY 14221
(716) 953-3467 View (716) 953-3467
Have you been feeling depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed after having a baby? You are not alone. One in four birthing people experience a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder (PMAD). This psychoeducational group will help you connect with other people experiencing ...
Hosted by Danielle Stoner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Williamsville, NY 14221
Have you been feeling depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed after having a baby? You are not alone. One in four birthing people experience a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder (PMAD). This psychoeducational group will help you connect with other people experiencing ...
(716) 287-6836 View (716) 287-6836
Hosted by Kimberly A Hilliker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCM
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 281-5435 View (716) 281-5435
This group focuses on using mindfulness and other pro social activities to increase tolerance of uncomfortable feelings and decrease stress.
Hosted by Julie Gutowski
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Seneca, NY 14224
This group focuses on using mindfulness and other pro social activities to increase tolerance of uncomfortable feelings and decrease stress.
(716) 309-4355 View (716) 309-4355
FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups

How can I find a support group in Buffalo?

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.

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.