Powerful ingredients of group therapy are the ability to gain multiple perspectives, receive feedback, and experience support from peers in a safe and confidential setting. Groups tend to have 5-8 members and meet weekly for 60-90 minutes. Groups are typically facilitated by 1 or 2 clinicians. A practical benefit of group therapy is the ability to gain access to therapy in a way that is more affordable than individual therapy. It is common to be anxious when starting a group, but it typically becomes easier with time.

There are three types of group therapy that are typically offered: Support, Process, and Skills-based groups

Support groups are created so that members can be connected to others who may have similar experiences (e.g. grief, family issues, depression). Support groups provide members with opportunities to share their stories, emotions, and coping strategies, which can result in a decrease in isolation and loneliness.

Process groups are for those who want the opportunity to increase their self-understanding. Process groups are unstructured, so there is no a specific topic for each session. Group members are invited to discuss any issues that they are dealing with. This type of group is powered by the interpersonal interactions between members and here-and-now sharing. Members are encouraged to provide support and feedback. Process groups also provide a safer environment to experiment with new skills and ways of being.

Skills-based groups are designed to help group members increase their skills in specific areas of their lives (e.g. social skills, anxiety, emotion regulation). These groups are more structured than the other groups, so there is a theme for each session that relates to the main topic of the group. The therapist provides relevant education, knowledge of resources, and skills that members are meant to practice both inside and outside of session.

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