Licensed Group Therapy NYC Programs for Real Connection and Skill Building
Group Therapy NYC at SR Psychological Services is therapist-led and designed to help you connect, grow, and practice new skills alongside others who understand. We offer in-person sessions in Midtown Manhattan and secure telehealth for eligible clients in New York, New Jersey, and Florida.
Looking for Licensed Group Therapy in Midtown Manhattan?
SR Psychological Services offers a structured, therapist-led space to work through personal and interpersonal challenges alongside others facing similar experiences. At SR Psychological Services, our licensed psychologists and mental health professionals lead small therapy groups grounded in evidence-based practice. Members build self-awareness, practice real-world coping strategies, and receive support from both a trained therapist and their peers.
Unlike informal peer support groups, our sessions are facilitated by a licensed clinician using structured, evidence-based techniques rather than open-ended peer discussion alone. Group therapy can stand on its own as outpatient mental health care, or it can run alongside individual therapy depending on your treatment plan and goals. Our Midtown Manhattan office at 303 5th Avenue, Suite 502 is accessible from Grand Central Terminal, Bryant Park, Penn Station, and major subway lines. We also offer secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth groups for clients across New York, New Jersey, and Florida.
Is Our Group Therapy the Right Fit for You?
Group Therapy may support adults who want to build interpersonal skills, reduce isolation, or work through a specific concern alongside others facing similar challenges. You do not need a formal diagnosis to participate, and many clients use group therapy alongside, or in place of, individual sessions.
Our groups provide support for people experiencing:
- Social anxiety and difficulty connecting with others
- Depression and persistent low mood
- Grief and loss
- Difficulty setting or maintaining healthy boundaries
- Relationship and interpersonal patterns
- Emotional regulation challenges, including DBT skills-based support
- OCD and intrusive thoughts
- ADHD and difficulties with focus, structure, or follow-through
- Life transitions and identity exploration
- LGBTQIA+ identity and community connection
If individual therapy has helped you build insight, group work gives you a place to practice those skills with others in real time. Our team can help you determine whether group therapy, individual therapy, or a combination of both best supports your goals.
How Does Group Therapy Work at SR Psychological Services?
From your first contact through ongoing care, our group therapy process stays clinically grounded, transparent, and centered on group fit.
Free 15-Minute Consultation
Contact our office by phone or through our online contact form to ask questions and determine whether group therapy fits your goals. There is no cost for this initial call.
Initial Screening
Dr. Shatiece Riley, our founder and licensed psychologist, or a member of our clinical team conducts a structured intake. We learn your background, current concerns, and goals. This helps us assess whether a group setting fits your needs.
Group Matching
Based on your intake, we match you with the therapy group whose focus, format, and member composition best align with your needs.
Individualized Treatment Plan
Before joining, you review group expectations, confidentiality guidelines, and participation norms with your group therapist. This way, you know what to expect from your first session.
Ongoing Group Sessions
Groups meet on a regular schedule led by a licensed therapist. Your facilitator guides discussion, introduces skills or structure where appropriate, and maintains a safe, respectful space for every member.
Progress Review
Your group therapist periodically checks in on your individual goals within the group. They can help you decide whether continuing a group, transitioning to individual therapy, or combining both best supports your progress.
What Types of Group Therapy Are Available at SR Psychological Services?
Our licensed clinicians draw from a range of evidence-based group therapy models. The format used for a given group depends on clinical need, member composition, and group focus. Every group is grounded in current clinical evidence and facilitated by a licensed mental health professional.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
DBT Skills Groups
Process-Oriented / Interpersonal Group Therapy
Psychoeducational Group Therapy
Skills Development Groups
Support-Focused Therapy Groups (grief, life transitions, identity)
Does SR Accept Insurance for Group Sessions?
SR Psychological Services accepts the following insurance plans for group therapy:
Aetna
United HealthCare
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Additional in-network plans may be accepted. Because group therapy coverage can differ from individual therapy coverage, our administrative team will verify your specific group benefits before your first session, at no cost to you.
Why Choose SR Psychological Services for Group Therapy in New York?
SR Psychological Services offers therapist-led, evidence-based care with a strong focus on connection, skill building, and clinical fit.
In-Person & Virtual Access
Join sessions at our Midtown Manhattan office or securely from home. HIPAA-compliant virtual groups are available for clients in New York, New Jersey, and Florida.
Shared Growth
Learn alongside others working through similar challenges. Group members gain new perspectives, practice skills in real time, and grow through shared experience and mutual support.
Radical Openness
Our groups are built on honesty, vulnerability, and direct feedback in a safe, therapist-guided space — helping you recognize patterns you may not see on your own.
Commitment to Diversity
We welcome members of all backgrounds, identities, orientations, neurotypes, and belief systems, and structure each group to be inclusive and affirming.
Commitment to Community
Group therapy at SR Psychological Services is built around genuine connection — helping members feel seen, supported, and less alone in their experience.
Insurance Accepted
We accept Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and additional in-network plans.
Frequently Asked Questions About Group Counseling NYC
Below are the most common questions clients ask before starting group counseling in NYC — covering cost, confidentiality, and how our groups work
Group counselling at SR Psychological Services is led by a licensed mental health professional using structured, evidence-based techniques aimed at specific treatment goals. Support groups are typically peer-led and centered on shared experience rather than clinical treatment. Every group at SR Psychological Services is facilitated by a licensed clinician.
We accept Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and additional in-network plans. Group therapy coverage can differ from individual therapy coverage depending on your specific plan. Our administrative team verifies your group therapy benefits before your first session.
Group therapy can be a good fit if you want to build interpersonal skills, reduce feelings of isolation, or work through a specific concern alongside others with similar experiences. During your free consultation and intake, our team helps you determine whether group therapy, individual therapy, or both best fit your needs.
Yes. Many clients participate in both individual and group therapy at the same time, using each to support different goals. Your clinical team can help you decide whether to combine both or focus on one at a given stage of care.
Yes. All group sessions are protected by professional ethics and federal law, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Every group member agrees to confidentiality guidelines, including not sharing what is discussed in group outside of session, before joining.
After your intake screening, our clinical team matches you with a group based on your concerns, goals, and the group's focus and composition. This process supports a safe, appropriate fit for every member from the first session.
Yes. We offer secure, HIPAA-compliant virtual group therapy for clients in New York, New Jersey, and Florida, alongside in-person groups at our Midtown Manhattan office.
Ready to Start Group Therapy NYC?
If you are looking for Group Therapy NYC services in Midtown Manhattan or through secure telehealth, our licensed team is here to support you. The first step is a free 15-minute call.
