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Group psychotherapy provides a safe and supportive environment where individuals come together to heal, grow, and connect. Harlem Family Services, serving the East Harlem community of Manhattan, New York City, provides group sessions for individuals, families, and community partners. Licensed clinicians lead groups that focus on shared experiences, communication, and building healthy coping skills. Join a group today and discover the power of community-based healing.
Group psychotherapy is a setting where a small group of people meets regularly with a trained therapist to discuss, share, and support one another. It can form part of the approach to managing many common problems, including the following:
Being part of a group can help you feel less alone and more supported. At Harlem Family Services, group psychotherapy provides individuals, families, and professional teams with a safe space to work through challenges together, learn from one another’s experiences, and develop healthier ways of coping and communicating.
Group therapy can benefit anyone seeking support and connection. Harlem Family Services offers group sessions for:
Group services are available to community partners, including schools, healthcare teams, law enforcement agencies, faith-based organizations, and local businesses.
These sessions help teams strengthen relationships, reduce burnout, support mental well-being, and enhance their collaborative work. Whether your group is facing a specific issue or simply wants to develop emotional resilience, group therapy can be beneficial.
Groups usually meet once a week, led by a licensed mental health professional. Each session has a specific focus or theme, such as managing anxiety, improving communication, parenting support, or healing from trauma. The therapist guides the conversation and helps members feel at ease when sharing.
Listening to others and sharing your own story can help you gain new insights, reduce feelings of isolation, and learn practical strategies to manage life’s difficulties. For many people, group psychotherapy feels less intimidating than individual therapy. It can lead to powerful growth and healing.
The following are all benefits of group psychotherapy:
Contact the team directly to learn about current group offerings and find the right fit for your needs. They’re happy to answer your questions and guide you through the process.
The Harlem Family Services team believes that healing and growth can occur within the community, and group psychotherapy is one of the most effective ways to facilitate this process. Call the office to learn more, or request an appointment online today.