online group therapy
Witnessed, in real time.
I facilitate two virtual process groups for adults seeking relational support alongside others navigating similar experiences — the lived experience of being genuinely witnessed, and of witnessing others. Both run 90 minutes and are open to adults in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Texas via secure, HIPAA-compliant video.
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What group therapy offers that individual work cannot
Group therapy is not a less intensive version of individual therapy. It's a distinct modality with its own mechanisms of change. The group container produces something individual sessions can't replicate: relational learning in real time. When you show up in a group, old patterns emerge in relation to actual people — how you relate to others, how others experience you, and what gets activated in you when someone else shares becomes observable and workable in the moment.
The group also creates universality: the genuine recognition that you're not alone in what you're carrying. Hearing someone else articulate what you've been holding privately, and the relief that produces, is therapeutic in itself — as is the experience of being genuinely helpful to someone else at a time when you may feel quite limited.
Group therapy works through different channels than individual therapy. For many people, it reaches things individual work does not.
the groups I facilitate
Two process groups
90 min · Virtual
Anxiety Process Group
For adults experiencing anxiety in any of its presentations — generalized, social, panic, performance-related, or anxiety that shows up most clearly in relationships and the body. A structured relational space to develop language for internal experiences, observe how anxiety shows up in real-time interaction, and build skills for regulation. No formal diagnosis required.
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Addiction Support Group
For adults navigating substance use, addiction, and impulsive or compulsive patterns. Identifying as an addict is not required — only a willingness to explore honestly. Discussion spans behavior, life events, trauma, harm reduction, self-help skills, values, and community, without shame or judgment. Facilitated with LCADC-level training.
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Who group therapy is right for
Group therapy tends to work well for adults who have some capacity for self-reflection and can tolerate the presence of other people's experiences without becoming dysregulated. It's particularly valuable for people whose patterns show up most clearly in relationship to others — if you struggle with genuine connection, hide parts of yourself in social settings, are working on something you suspect others share, or if individual therapy has given you insight but hasn't yet shifted relational behavior.
Group therapy is generally not recommended as a first point of contact for people in active crisis or significant instability. For many clients, group works best alongside individual therapy rather than instead of it.
Individual therapy tends to give you understanding. Group therapy tends to give you experience.
what to expect
What to expect in a virtual group
Both groups meet weekly for 90 minutes via a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform; you receive a unique join link by email before each session. Each session begins with brief check-ins, moves into open group process or structured discussion depending on the format, and closes with reflection. Group norms are established collaboratively at the outset and include a confidentiality agreement from every member — what's shared inside the group stays inside the group.
You don't need to be an experienced therapy client to join. You do need to be willing to show up consistently, because group therapy depends on relational continuity. The group becomes what it is through the accumulation of shared experience over time.
Virtual group sessions follow a clear structure but leave space for the organic relational process that produces real change.
fees and how to join
Fees and how to join
Group therapy is available by inquiry. Contact me to schedule a brief consultation before joining either group; during that conversation we discuss the format, current composition, your goals, and whether the group is clinically appropriate for you at this stage. Fees are discussed during the pre-group consultation.
Group therapy is typically less expensive per session than individual therapy, and rates reflect the specialized facilitation and LCADC licensure I bring. As with all services here, group sessions are private pay — I don't bill insurance directly, but I provide a Superbill you can submit if you have out-of-network mental health benefits.
Participation is by inquiry: reach out to discuss appropriateness, availability, and current group composition.
questions
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What is the difference between group therapy and a support group?
Group therapy is led by a licensed therapist who uses clinical approaches to actively facilitate healing. A support group is typically peer-led, providing community and connection without licensed clinical facilitation. Both have value, but group therapy involves active clinical intervention, pattern work, and therapeutic structure that peer support groups do not provide.
What is a process group in therapy?
A process group focuses on the relational dynamics happening between members in real time, not just the content of what's discussed. Members observe how they show up with others, receive honest feedback, and work with patterns as they emerge in the group itself. This is the format used in both groups I facilitate.
Is online group therapy as effective as in-person group therapy?
Research on virtual group therapy shows satisfaction and outcomes comparable to in-person groups for most presentations, including anxiety and substance use. The secure video format preserves the essential elements: relational connection, shared process, and real-time feedback. Technical requirements are minimal: a private space, stable internet, and a camera-equipped device.
How many people are typically in a therapy group?
Process groups are typically small, usually between 5 and 10 members. Smaller groups allow for more meaningful relational contact and ensure everyone has adequate space in each session. Current group size and composition are discussed during the pre-group consultation, before you commit to joining.
Can I do group therapy and individual therapy at the same time?
Yes, and for many clients this is the most effective combination. Individual therapy provides a private space to process what comes up in group between sessions; group therapy accelerates relational learning that individual work often cannot replicate on its own. If you're already working with an individual therapist, joining a group is still appropriate.
Is what I share in group therapy confidential?
Every member agrees to confidentiality as a group norm: what's shared in the group stays in the group. The therapist is bound by professional confidentiality standards. However, the therapist cannot legally enforce confidentiality on other group members. This distinction is explained explicitly and discussed before the group opens.
How do I know if group therapy is right for me?
Group therapy works well for people who have some capacity for self-reflection, can tolerate hearing others' experiences, and want to work on patterns that show up most clearly in relationships. A pre-group consultation helps clarify whether group is appropriate for you right now. It's not recommended as a first contact for people in active crisis.
Is group therapy covered by insurance?
Group sessions at Alchemy Psychotherapy are private pay. I don't bill insurance directly but provide a Superbill you can submit for potential reimbursement under your out-of-network mental health benefits. Reimbursement eligibility depends on your specific plan. Contact your insurer before starting to confirm what out-of-network group therapy coverage looks like.