This is a continuing group addressing the current challenges facing all parents. Practical tips and emotional support are offered. Parents of young and older children are invited.
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This is a continuing group addressing the current challenges facing all parents. Practical tips and emotional support are offered. Parents of young and older children are invited.
Groups give teens a safe place to share their thoughts, struggles, and challenges. Teens learn to trust one another's input and are comforted in knowing they're not alone. Group Experience can help build confidence and self-esteem as well as strengthen ...
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Hosted by Main Line Therapy Solutions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, PhD, LCSW, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Haverford, PA 19041
Groups give teens a safe place to share their thoughts, struggles, and challenges. Teens learn to trust one another's input and are comforted in knowing they're not alone. Group Experience can help build confidence and self-esteem as well as strengthen ...
Group focus is based on relationships, family and self-esteem issues. The group currently meets one Saturday a month. Please contact LaTrice Hambright for specific Saturday and time. The group usually starts at 1:00pm and ends at 2:30pm.
Hosted by LaTrice Hambright, MA, LPC,
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAADC, CCDP-DP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Jenkintown, PA 19046
Group focus is based on relationships, family and self-esteem issues. The group currently meets one Saturday a month. Please contact LaTrice Hambright for specific Saturday and time. The group usually starts at 1:00pm and ends at 2:30pm.
At Arbol Professional Counseling, we specialize in treating adolescents, adults, and couples. We offer a safe, private, and comfortable setting to allow you to work through and address your mental health needs.
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Hosted by Arbol Professional Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lansdale, PA 19446
At Arbol Professional Counseling, we specialize in treating adolescents, adults, and couples. We offer a safe, private, and comfortable setting to allow you to work through and address your mental health needs.
In these uncertain times, we are all experiencing some level of anxiety and could use some extra support. In this group, we will offer meditation, mindfulness, guided imagery, and other techniques to assist in finding inner peace. We will find ...
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Hosted by Kristen Murphy
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Trappe, PA 19426
In these uncertain times, we are all experiencing some level of anxiety and could use some extra support. In this group, we will offer meditation, mindfulness, guided imagery, and other techniques to assist in finding inner peace. We will find ...
Sobriety Solutions of Pennslyvania offers a skills based DBT group where individuals are given the opportunity to focus on learning about Dialectics and Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation and Distress Tolerance. We have heard many examples of individuals who have ...
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Hosted by Sobriety Solutions of Plymouth Meeting
Treatment Center, MS, CAADC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Sobriety Solutions of Pennslyvania offers a skills based DBT group where individuals are given the opportunity to focus on learning about Dialectics and Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation and Distress Tolerance. We have heard many examples of individuals who have ...
Parenting group led by an experienced DBT practitioner teaching concrete and effective tools you can start using immediately to reduce conflict in your home
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Hosted by Main Line and Princeton DBT Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in Narberth, PA 19072
Parenting group led by an experienced DBT practitioner teaching concrete and effective tools you can start using immediately to reduce conflict in your home
We are excited to announce a new group facilitated by our amazingly talented therapist Sarah Golden, LPC! The start date is JULY 13th!!! The group is 6 weeks long where you will connect with peers while exploring topics like: mental ...
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Hosted by Kate Therrien
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Blue Bell, PA 19422
We are excited to announce a new group facilitated by our amazingly talented therapist Sarah Golden, LPC! The start date is JULY 13th!!! The group is 6 weeks long where you will connect with peers while exploring topics like: mental ...
This workshop is designed to help parents, significant others, family members and/or friends learn how to reach out for help, develop coping strategies and detach with love if necessary. During this time group support will be encouraged to help one ...
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Hosted by Nina R Aniskevich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Trappe, PA 19426
This workshop is designed to help parents, significant others, family members and/or friends learn how to reach out for help, develop coping strategies and detach with love if necessary. During this time group support will be encouraged to help one ...
We HEALING!!!! How do you heal after the betrayal of a cheating partner? How do you get pass the obsessive thoughts, the "What didn't I do?" The pain of lies, the tears, the ruminating thoughts, and building your self-esteem, self ...
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Hosted by Shaakira Gillette
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
We HEALING!!!! How do you heal after the betrayal of a cheating partner? How do you get pass the obsessive thoughts, the "What didn't I do?" The pain of lies, the tears, the ruminating thoughts, and building your self-esteem, self ...
Philadelphia Psychologist Dr. Jeremy Frank runs this group for men and woman who identify as having some sort of addiction or compulsive behavior and who are motivated to work on longer term therapy issues. Most of the current members have ...
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Hosted by Jeremy Frank and Associates
Psychologist, PhD, CADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Philadelphia Psychologist Dr. Jeremy Frank runs this group for men and woman who identify as having some sort of addiction or compulsive behavior and who are motivated to work on longer term therapy issues. Most of the current members have ...
This group includes clients who have been in treatment for an eating disorder before that could use extra peer and professional support in preventing relapse or decreasing symptoms. Age range from 21-33. Group meets Sunday nights 530-645. The group is ...
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Hosted by Melissa C Harrison
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ardmore, PA 19003
This group includes clients who have been in treatment for an eating disorder before that could use extra peer and professional support in preventing relapse or decreasing symptoms. Age range from 21-33. Group meets Sunday nights 530-645. The group is ...
Step into your Empowered Mama Era and join a circle of moms who truly 'get it.' In this supportive therapy group, you'll share laughs, tackle challenges, and exchange stories that add to our collective strength. Whether you're navigating diaper dramas ...
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Hosted by Shalyn Leigh
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LPCMH, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Collegeville, PA 19426
Step into your Empowered Mama Era and join a circle of moms who truly 'get it.' In this supportive therapy group, you'll share laughs, tackle challenges, and exchange stories that add to our collective strength. Whether you're navigating diaper dramas ...
Excited, anxious, shocked, sad, hopeful, worried, relieved - just a few of the emotions you might be feeling. So much focus on getting into college, not enough focus on what it will mean for you and your family. You are ...
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Hosted by Lower Merion Family Solutions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, MLSP, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Narberth, PA 19072
Excited, anxious, shocked, sad, hopeful, worried, relieved - just a few of the emotions you might be feeling. So much focus on getting into college, not enough focus on what it will mean for you and your family. You are ...
This group helps members more effectively express their feelings, receive support from those with similar issues, and learn new information about the substances they are struggling with. It reduces the sense of isolation that is felt that often can lead ...
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This group helps members more effectively express their feelings, receive support from those with similar issues, and learn new information about the substances they are struggling with. It reduces the sense of isolation that is felt that often can lead ...
Groups require 3 or more women at al times.
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Hosted by Geraldine H Thomas
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Groups require 3 or more women at al times.
Women with ADHD group: Get access to the deep levels of support, understanding, connection, and knowledge that only a group of like-minded women with ADHD can offer. Explore the struggles, the advantages, the unique strategies, and the patterns that often ...
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Women with ADHD group: Get access to the deep levels of support, understanding, connection, and knowledge that only a group of like-minded women with ADHD can offer. Explore the struggles, the advantages, the unique strategies, and the patterns that often ...
This group is intended for adults experiencing anxiety/ distress around (over)achievement, high-performance expectations, and perfectionism. We will meet on Monday evenings, exact time TBD
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Hosted by Jed Baronia
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in King Of Prussia, PA 19406
This group is intended for adults experiencing anxiety/ distress around (over)achievement, high-performance expectations, and perfectionism. We will meet on Monday evenings, exact time TBD
I offer individual and group supervision for licensure candidates.
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Hosted by Conshohocken Center for Emotional Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Conshohocken, PA 19428
I offer individual and group supervision for licensure candidates.
A workshop series is forming to help people learn how to make the changes they wish to make using the mindfulness methods of intention, attention, and self-compassion. More details are forthcoming. If you wish to place your name on my ...
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Hosted by Margaret A. Brnich-Ryan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fort Washington, PA 19034
A workshop series is forming to help people learn how to make the changes they wish to make using the mindfulness methods of intention, attention, and self-compassion. More details are forthcoming. If you wish to place your name on my ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Montgomery 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.