This In-Person Group will meet every other week, starting September 30th 2024. The Group will make use of Psychodrama Techniques, Narrative Therapy, and Creative Expression. We give air to feelings of anxiety, questions about ourselves in relationship to others and ...
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Hosted by Brenda Cemelli
Counselor, LMHC , CASAC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Wallkill, NY 12589
This In-Person Group will meet every other week, starting September 30th 2024. The Group will make use of Psychodrama Techniques, Narrative Therapy, and Creative Expression. We give air to feelings of anxiety, questions about ourselves in relationship to others and ...
In whichever stage of contemplation, separation, divorce, or post-divorce you are at, this virtual support group can help you in navigating the emotional roller coaster and managing the overwhelming life changes associated with divorce by offering a safe, compassionate, and ...
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Hosted by Linda Jean Beezer
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woodstock, NY 12498
In whichever stage of contemplation, separation, divorce, or post-divorce you are at, this virtual support group can help you in navigating the emotional roller coaster and managing the overwhelming life changes associated with divorce by offering a safe, compassionate, and ...
8-Week Virtual Group for Young Adults (ages 18-24). Thursdays from 7:30-8:30pm. Facilitated by Courtney Dunn, LCSW. Do you feel stressed about all the changes and responsibilities in your life? Are you struggling with your first year of college? From college ...
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8-Week Virtual Group for Young Adults (ages 18-24). Thursdays from 7:30-8:30pm. Facilitated by Courtney Dunn, LCSW. Do you feel stressed about all the changes and responsibilities in your life? Are you struggling with your first year of college? From college ...
Hudson Valley HorsePlay offers group and family work where clients will interact with horses under the supervision of an equine specialist and mental health provider. Through various interactions and activities done with the horses, clients will learn relationship patterns, gain ...
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Hosted by Rosey Rouhana
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, RPT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kerhonkson, NY 12446
Hudson Valley HorsePlay offers group and family work where clients will interact with horses under the supervision of an equine specialist and mental health provider. Through various interactions and activities done with the horses, clients will learn relationship patterns, gain ...
Heart Path Therapy integrates wisdom from sacred traditions with inner childwork, Family Constellations, sound healing, and energy psychology and the intuitive use of "spirit guidance.". This is a research based group series with simple confidential forms, to test the efficacy ...
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Hosted by Debra Franklin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ellenville, NY 12428
Heart Path Therapy integrates wisdom from sacred traditions with inner childwork, Family Constellations, sound healing, and energy psychology and the intuitive use of "spirit guidance.". This is a research based group series with simple confidential forms, to test the efficacy ...
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Path2Recovery is an eating disorder support group for people struggling with either a restrictive or binge/purge eating disorder. The group will offer support, psychoeducation and guidance for those with active symptoms and/or for those who just need some extra support ...
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Hosted by Carolyn Brown Cirnitski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in New Paltz, NY 12561
Path2Recovery is an eating disorder support group for people struggling with either a restrictive or binge/purge eating disorder. The group will offer support, psychoeducation and guidance for those with active symptoms and/or for those who just need some extra support ...
This is a group to provide support to Moms in need of a place to connect with other moms in any stage of motherhood (new, trying, current and/or grieving) around their needs as women and mothers. Babies are welcomed up ...
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Hosted by Sarah Gugluizza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Stone Ridge, NY 12484
This is a group to provide support to Moms in need of a place to connect with other moms in any stage of motherhood (new, trying, current and/or grieving) around their needs as women and mothers. Babies are welcomed up ...
Develop a deeper understanding of yourself and others, expand your support network, gain skills to assist you in this life, and refine your purpose.
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Develop a deeper understanding of yourself and others, expand your support network, gain skills to assist you in this life, and refine your purpose.
I run 2 groups: 1) 8 week structured group for step mothers facing issues around step parenting in relation to children and spouse and community. 2) Therapeutic group for couples
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Hosted by Rebecca Nidorf
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, SFFCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kingston, NY 12401
I run 2 groups: 1) 8 week structured group for step mothers facing issues around step parenting in relation to children and spouse and community. 2) Therapeutic group for couples
In a small and supportive community atmosphere, we will share reading and writing and experiential exercises. No writing experience needed, materials provided. Group meets monthly in two locations - Sunday morning in New Paltz, NY - Saturday afternoon in Ridgefield, ...
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Hosted by Nancy S. Scherlong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New Paltz, NY 12561
In a small and supportive community atmosphere, we will share reading and writing and experiential exercises. No writing experience needed, materials provided. Group meets monthly in two locations - Sunday morning in New Paltz, NY - Saturday afternoon in Ridgefield, ...
Are you a health care provider or a family member of a health care provider during the COVID19 crisis? Then, I have the group for you. Do you want a place to talk about how hard your work is, how ...
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Hosted by Grunblatt Psychology & Counseling Offices
Psychologist, PhD, CGP, FAGPA, RPT-S, Diplom
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kingston, NY 12401
Are you a health care provider or a family member of a health care provider during the COVID19 crisis? Then, I have the group for you. Do you want a place to talk about how hard your work is, how ...
Group starting this Fall. Would you like to foster your connection to your connection to your creative spirit? Has everyday life and it's demands left you feel like you are running on empty? Do you want to jump start your ...
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Hosted by Aileen Walsh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Aileen Walsh
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saugerties, NY 12477
Group starting this Fall. Would you like to foster your connection to your connection to your creative spirit? Has everyday life and it's demands left you feel like you are running on empty? Do you want to jump start your ...
For patients who have considered, are having, or had bariatric surgery. We focus on sustained behavioral change and improved relationship with food. This group is held virtually/online.
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Hosted by Mettle Works Behavioral Services
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LBA, BCBA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kingston, NY 12401
For patients who have considered, are having, or had bariatric surgery. We focus on sustained behavioral change and improved relationship with food. This group is held virtually/online.
Psychotherapy group to process late-life diagnoses of neurodivergent conditions, including self-diagnosis. it could be very lonely and confusing trying to understand what it means to be neurodivergent in the neurotypical world. Together, members will investigate their unique experiences and interests ...
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Hosted by Nina Schmidbaur
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saugerties, NY 12477
Psychotherapy group to process late-life diagnoses of neurodivergent conditions, including self-diagnosis. it could be very lonely and confusing trying to understand what it means to be neurodivergent in the neurotypical world. Together, members will investigate their unique experiences and interests ...
SYNC Psychological Services PLLC, is a comprehensive private group psychotherapy practice and clinical training facility based in Manhattan. We provide a variety of services to a diverse clientele via telehealth and in-person therapy in our Flatiron Offices (satellite offices in ...
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Hosted by Abbie J Zuidema
Pre-Licensed Professional, LCAT-LP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kingston, NY 12401
SYNC Psychological Services PLLC, is a comprehensive private group psychotherapy practice and clinical training facility based in Manhattan. We provide a variety of services to a diverse clientele via telehealth and in-person therapy in our Flatiron Offices (satellite offices in ...
I currently co-facilitate a trauma informed womens expressive arts group with expressive arts therapist and workshop leader Jillian Rahm. This group is conducted via zoom and includes four yearly in person day long retreats Each group includes guided meditation, group ...
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Hosted by Eric Carlson
Counselor, MS, CAS, CASAC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saugerties, NY 12477
I currently co-facilitate a trauma informed womens expressive arts group with expressive arts therapist and workshop leader Jillian Rahm. This group is conducted via zoom and includes four yearly in person day long retreats Each group includes guided meditation, group ...
This is a small group of folks in their 20s and 30s who are experiencing difficulty socializing comfortably, meeting people, making conversation, etc. Some of the participants are on the Spectrum, others suffer from social anxiety or other issues making ...
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Hosted by Donna Boundy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, -, R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kingston, NY 12401
This is a small group of folks in their 20s and 30s who are experiencing difficulty socializing comfortably, meeting people, making conversation, etc. Some of the participants are on the Spectrum, others suffer from social anxiety or other issues making ...
In this general counseling/relationship issues group you can address any issue that you are struggling with. All challenges are welcome to be raised. You will receive support and input about your struggle and be treated with kindness and respect.You will ...
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Hosted by Jeff Schneider
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New Paltz, NY 12561
In this general counseling/relationship issues group you can address any issue that you are struggling with. All challenges are welcome to be raised. You will receive support and input about your struggle and be treated with kindness and respect.You will ...
This group is an invitation to our community’s creatives including but not limited to artists, writers, and musicians to explore your creativity while engaging in therapeutic practice and discussion. We use ketamine assisted therapy (KAP) to focus on managing mood ...
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Hosted by Wellness Embodied Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (Kap)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New Paltz, NY 12561
This group is an invitation to our community’s creatives including but not limited to artists, writers, and musicians to explore your creativity while engaging in therapeutic practice and discussion. We use ketamine assisted therapy (KAP) to focus on managing mood ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Ulster 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.