Support Groups in Cheektowaga, NY
Positive Parenting is a solution-focused group therapy designed to meet adults where they are at. We will offer insights and healthy dialogue, with immediate action items. Next group therapy starting beginning of June, 2024.
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Hosted by Willow Grove Counseling, LCSW, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EdM
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cheektowaga, NY 14215
Positive Parenting is a solution-focused group therapy designed to meet adults where they are at. We will offer insights and healthy dialogue, with immediate action items. Next group therapy starting beginning of June, 2024.
This program designed specifically for teenagers! "Teens Building Connections" provides a safe and supportive environment where teens can openly share their experiences, challenges, and triumphs. Through guided discussions, interactive activities, and peer support, participants will develop essential communication and coping ...
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Hosted by Willow Grove Counseling, LCSW, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EdM
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cheektowaga, NY 14215
This program designed specifically for teenagers! "Teens Building Connections" provides a safe and supportive environment where teens can openly share their experiences, challenges, and triumphs. Through guided discussions, interactive activities, and peer support, participants will develop essential communication and coping ...
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***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 ...
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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 ...
Talking about sex is uncomfortable! But what do you do when your partner is struggling with pornography and/or a sex addiction? For partners, the topic of sex often becomes a source of pain, shame and isolation. Partners frequently ask, "Who ...
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Hosted by City Gate Life Recovery Center, Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tonawanda, NY 14150
Talking about sex is uncomfortable! But what do you do when your partner is struggling with pornography and/or a sex addiction? For partners, the topic of sex often becomes a source of pain, shame and isolation. Partners frequently ask, "Who ...
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Hosted by Penny Lynn Drag
Counselor, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Elma, NY 14059
Are you feeling overwhelmed by your emotions? Struggling to maintain healthy relationships? You’re not alone. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills can help you manage emotions, improve relationships, and enhance your overall well-being. This group is open to all individuals seeking ...
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Hosted by Lisa Marek
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kenmore, NY 14217
Are you feeling overwhelmed by your emotions? Struggling to maintain healthy relationships? You’re not alone. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills can help you manage emotions, improve relationships, and enhance your overall well-being. This group is open to all individuals seeking ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
Do you feel dissatisfied with your body size? Have you attempted to fight this discomfort through diets, food restriction, exercising past your body's limits, or what may feel like overeating? This group intends to help build community, break down diet ...
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Hosted by Maryann Bavisotto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Amherst, NY 14226
Do you feel dissatisfied with your body size? Have you attempted to fight this discomfort through diets, food restriction, exercising past your body's limits, or what may feel like overeating? This group intends to help build community, break down diet ...
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Hosted by Molly Violante
Art Therapist, LCAT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Buffalo, NY 14209
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Hosted by City Gate Life Recovery Center, Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Buffalo, NY 14222
Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions? Do you say things or react and then feel regret? Is it hard to cope with emotions? Are you experiencing drama in your relationships? If you answered yes to one of these questions, ...
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Hosted by Michelle Olandese
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Williamsville, NY 14221
Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions? Do you say things or react and then feel regret? Is it hard to cope with emotions? Are you experiencing drama in your relationships? If you answered yes to one of these questions, ...
The essence of mindfulness is to bring focus and attention to life as it is happening in the present moment. Mindfulness training is recommended for stress, anxiety, pain, and non-acute depression. It facilitates adjustment to loss and life transitions. Mindfulness ...
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Hosted by WNY Psychotherapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Amherst, NY 14226
The essence of mindfulness is to bring focus and attention to life as it is happening in the present moment. Mindfulness training is recommended for stress, anxiety, pain, and non-acute depression. It facilitates adjustment to loss and life transitions. Mindfulness ...
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 ...
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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 ...
Studies show that support groups improve quality of life and survivorship for patients and caregivers with cancer. My group offers vital face-to-face connections with others in a safe, confidential surrounding. My group is here to support you during this difficult ...
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Hosted by Angela Marasco
Mental Health Counselor, MSEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in East Amherst, NY 14051
Studies show that support groups improve quality of life and survivorship for patients and caregivers with cancer. My group offers vital face-to-face connections with others in a safe, confidential surrounding. My group is here to support you during this difficult ...
A Co-Practicing Community & Mindflow Yoga Studio
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Hosted by Tessa Bechtold-Brown
Counselor, MINT, LMHC, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kenmore, NY 14217
A Co-Practicing Community & Mindflow Yoga Studio
Let's Talk: Men's Group This 6 week group is focused on men’s Mental Health and Wellness. Topics include: men's issues & masculinity, exploring relationships, attachment theory, attachment assessment and wounds, mindfulness and meditation, challenging beliefs, parental and family wounding, trauma ...
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Hosted by Brian Costello
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Orchard Park, NY 14127
Let's Talk: Men's Group This 6 week group is focused on men’s Mental Health and Wellness. Topics include: men's issues & masculinity, exploring relationships, attachment theory, attachment assessment and wounds, mindfulness and meditation, challenging beliefs, parental and family wounding, trauma ...
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Hosted by Kelly S. Ghani
Counselor, MSEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Buffalo, NY 14202
***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 ...
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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 ...
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Hosted by Heidi S. Rodriguez
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Williamsville, NY 14221
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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.