What is group therapy?

Many people experience mental health difficulties, but few speak openly about them to people they don't know well. Joining a group of strangers may sound intimidating at first, but group therapy provides benefits that individual therapy may not. In fact, joining a therapy group helps many people find a sense of community and shows them just how common their experiences are. You might be surprised by how rewarding and life-changing group therapy can be!

what therapy groups do we offer?

Go to our Community Workshops & Groups page to learn more about our current offerings.

Frequently asked questions

What makes group therapy different from individual therapy?

In a therapy group, you can find a social support network with people facing similar challenges. This network can help show you you’re not alone and that your experiences are common—or help you learn to develop strong relationships with others. 

how is a therapy group different from a support group?

Support groups help you deal with an immediate problem. Therapy groups can do this too, but they also focus on long-term psychological change. Moreover, therapy groups are facilitated by a trained psychotherapist, like the members of our team in Providence, Rhode Island. Professionals know how to encourage beneficial therapeutic processes and avoid harmful situations. 

how can i ensure confidentiality in a therapy group?

Group therapy facilitators are skilled at fostering environments of trust and privacy. We keep our groups small and establish group norms for maintaining confidentiality outside the group.

Who are our therapy groups not right for?

We will refer you to other mental health resources in Rhode Island in the following situations:

• Severe substance use or abuse,

• Eating disorders (moderate to severe),

• Legal issues,

• Situations that require a higher level of care than traditional outpatient practice.