Support Groups in Brooklyn, NY
Consultation groups are facilitated by Lauren Ricciardi, LCSW & Tina Zug, LCSW-R. Both Lauren and Tina have been providing clinical supervision to Psychotherapists for approximately 7-10 years in a variety of mental health settings, including private practice & outpatient mental ...
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Hosted by Lauren C Ricciardi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA, CYI
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brooklyn, NY 11242
Consultation groups are facilitated by Lauren Ricciardi, LCSW & Tina Zug, LCSW-R. Both Lauren and Tina have been providing clinical supervision to Psychotherapists for approximately 7-10 years in a variety of mental health settings, including private practice & outpatient mental ...
In this in-person group you will have a safe and inviting space to share your stories and struggles with other men. The group therapist will empathically guide the members to challenge the expectations and beliefs that are prescribed to males ...
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Hosted by Adam Hallers
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brooklyn, NY 11238
In this in-person group you will have a safe and inviting space to share your stories and struggles with other men. The group therapist will empathically guide the members to challenge the expectations and beliefs that are prescribed to males ...
Empowered Parenting is an educational support group for parents of young children who exhibit difficult behaviors. This group provides an opportunity for parents to learn evidence-based parenting skills in order to feel more empowered, confident, and effective in their parenting. ...
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Hosted by Amber Ufford
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brooklyn, NY 11215
Empowered Parenting is an educational support group for parents of young children who exhibit difficult behaviors. This group provides an opportunity for parents to learn evidence-based parenting skills in order to feel more empowered, confident, and effective in their parenting. ...
In this group we will discuss a vast array of women's issues ranging from self esteem, sexuality, work life balance, self care, relationships, self expression, communication and confidence building . Come join us.
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Hosted by Marcella Talignani
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brooklyn, NY 11209
In this group we will discuss a vast array of women's issues ranging from self esteem, sexuality, work life balance, self care, relationships, self expression, communication and confidence building . Come join us.
An 8 week mini-course for parents of elementary school aged children. Each week we will meet for 1.5 hours. The first half will be didactic where we review a different therapeutic modality/frame each week. The second half will give participants ...
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Hosted by Lissa Hunsicker Kenney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brooklyn, NY 11201
An 8 week mini-course for parents of elementary school aged children. Each week we will meet for 1.5 hours. The first half will be didactic where we review a different therapeutic modality/frame each week. The second half will give participants ...
The days can easily get filled up taking care of everyone else… What About You? Motherhood is filled with moments of joy, love and gratitude. However, it can also be exhausting due to responsibilities, heightened expectations, role shifts and loss ...
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Hosted by Jennifer Shrier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brooklyn, NY 11201
The days can easily get filled up taking care of everyone else… What About You? Motherhood is filled with moments of joy, love and gratitude. However, it can also be exhausting due to responsibilities, heightened expectations, role shifts and loss ...
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Group is a pivotal part of DBT that works together with individual therapy to help participants cope with intense emotions & build a life they want to show up for. This group is a year ...
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Hosted by Alka Chaudhary
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brooklyn, NY 11230
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Group is a pivotal part of DBT that works together with individual therapy to help participants cope with intense emotions & build a life they want to show up for. This group is a year ...
Do you want to feel empowered by learning coping skills for anxiety, panic attacks , depression or emotional reactivity? Do you want to learn how to build meaningful relationships, create more daily peace and find inner strength and meaning? Do ...
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Hosted by Breanna Hira
MHC-LP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brooklyn, NY 11201
Do you want to feel empowered by learning coping skills for anxiety, panic attacks , depression or emotional reactivity? Do you want to learn how to build meaningful relationships, create more daily peace and find inner strength and meaning? Do ...
This is a free virtual group (via secure Zoom) for fathers who can use a place to connect and support one another. I have been involved in the men's work for over 20 years and very familiar with the many ...
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Hosted by Ian Sherman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brooklyn, NY 11215
This is a free virtual group (via secure Zoom) for fathers who can use a place to connect and support one another. I have been involved in the men's work for over 20 years and very familiar with the many ...
Just starting. Open to new members.
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Hosted by Joseph Bailey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brooklyn, NY 11214
Just starting. Open to new members.
Join us online for a fun, interactive event with guided social and art activities. We'll create found object art using everyday items from around your home. This workshop is designed to spark creativity and build a supportive community. Whether you're ...
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Hosted by Ariel Miles - Ubuntu, A Creative Arts Therapy PLLC
Creative Arts Therapist, LCAT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brooklyn, NY 11208
Join us online for a fun, interactive event with guided social and art activities. We'll create found object art using everyday items from around your home. This workshop is designed to spark creativity and build a supportive community. Whether you're ...
The dating scene in NY can feel frustrating and impossible to navigate at times. This group is an interactive space for millenial women who crave a community where they can share their experiences throughout their dating journey and receive guidance ...
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Hosted by Zoie Kaley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brooklyn, NY 11225
The dating scene in NY can feel frustrating and impossible to navigate at times. This group is an interactive space for millenial women who crave a community where they can share their experiences throughout their dating journey and receive guidance ...
This Group Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) experience is for women who -- feel life is "fine" on paper but still feel like something is missing, feel stuck, yearn to connect deeper to their intuition, are seeking insight about their path ...
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Hosted by Taylor Palmby
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brooklyn, NY 11205
This Group Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) experience is for women who -- feel life is "fine" on paper but still feel like something is missing, feel stuck, yearn to connect deeper to their intuition, are seeking insight about their path ...
This group is a safe, welcoming space where asexual and aromantic individuals share their experiences, and struggles. Through the development of a group community, members will have support, empathy, validation and guidance in processing their lived experience and exploring their ...
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Hosted by Sophie Angelique Desnoyers
MHC-LP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brooklyn, NY 11238
This group is a safe, welcoming space where asexual and aromantic individuals share their experiences, and struggles. Through the development of a group community, members will have support, empathy, validation and guidance in processing their lived experience and exploring their ...
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Hosted by Tulsa Knox
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brooklyn, NY 11242
DBT was created by Martha Linehan to treat people suffering with Borderline Personality Disorder, which had previously been deemed untreatable, but I find that DBT skills (including Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotional Regulation, and Distress Tolerance) are useful to everyone. Including ...
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Hosted by Olivia Chen
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brooklyn, NY 11238
DBT was created by Martha Linehan to treat people suffering with Borderline Personality Disorder, which had previously been deemed untreatable, but I find that DBT skills (including Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotional Regulation, and Distress Tolerance) are useful to everyone. Including ...
For those who need support moving through daily stress using the arts can help you separate from your problems and learn skills to move forward. In a safe space exploration of complex issues and feelings and art can help unite ...
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Hosted by CMA Art Therapy
Art Therapist, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT, LPAT, ATCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brooklyn, NY 11231
For those who need support moving through daily stress using the arts can help you separate from your problems and learn skills to move forward. In a safe space exploration of complex issues and feelings and art can help unite ...
Learn to HEAL your inner child. Additional topics include: Resolving Trauma; Healthy living and eating; Managing grief/loss; Building self-esteem/confidence; Stress management; Creating Boundaries.
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Hosted by Phadia Jean-Pierre
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brooklyn, NY 11210
Learn to HEAL your inner child. Additional topics include: Resolving Trauma; Healthy living and eating; Managing grief/loss; Building self-esteem/confidence; Stress management; Creating Boundaries.
At Brooklyn Parent Support, we offer a weekly virtual group, Sundays at 4 pm for mood support during pregnancy and after. Payment is by donation. For information visit brooklynparentsupport.com
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Hosted by Rebecca Feldman
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, CNM, RN
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brooklyn, NY 11249
At Brooklyn Parent Support, we offer a weekly virtual group, Sundays at 4 pm for mood support during pregnancy and after. Payment is by donation. For information visit brooklynparentsupport.com
Substance Abuse Education and prevention is a viable alternative to reduce addiction through peer advocacy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Mr Vasu Murthy is a skilled counselor with family and marital therapy background and trained in Substance Abuse and Mental Health. Substance ...
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Hosted by Tri State Counseling and MediatIon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWR, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brooklyn, NY 11215
Substance Abuse Education and prevention is a viable alternative to reduce addiction through peer advocacy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Mr Vasu Murthy is a skilled counselor with family and marital therapy background and trained in Substance Abuse and Mental Health. Substance ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Brooklyn?
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.