At Marsh Psychotherapy, our online group therapy for adults in New York offers a supportive space to connect, reflect, and grow alongside others navigating similar experiences. Sharing space with others who understand can reduce isolation, deepen insight, and make meaningful change feel more possible.

Our Group Therapy Offerings

A 6-week virtual group for adults looking to better understand ADHD, build practical coping tools, and connect with others through creative, supportive exercises.

An ongoing virtual DBT skills group for adults looking to build practical tools for managing emotions, improving relationships, and coping with stress in a supportive group setting.

A virtual support group for new and postpartum mothers to process the transition into motherhood, build coping tools, and connect with others in a supportive space.

What Are the Benefits of Group Therapy?

Group therapy offers something unique that individual therapy often cannot: the opportunity to heal and grow in connection with others.

Some of the most meaningful benefits include:

  • Realizing you’re not alone: Hearing others share similar struggles can reduce shame and isolation

  • Learning through shared experiences: You gain insight not just from the therapist, but from others in the group

  • Practicing new ways of relating: Group becomes a space to try out communication, boundaries, and vulnerability in real time
  • Receiving and giving support: Many people find it just as powerful to support others as it is to be supported
  • Building confidence and self-awareness: Honest, respectful feedback can help you see patterns and strengths more clearly
  • Cost-effective therapy option: Group therapy is often more affordable while still offering meaningful clinical support

Over time, many people find that group therapy helps them feel more connected, more understood, and more capable of navigating challenges outside of sessions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Online group therapy takes place over a secure video platform. You’ll join a small group of individuals along with a licensed therapist at a scheduled time each week.

Sessions typically include:

  • Open discussion guided by the therapist
  • Opportunities to share experiences and receive support
  • Skill-building or reflection depending on the group’s focus

You can join from the comfort of your home, as long as you have a private space and a stable internet connection.

Research shows that group therapy can be just as effective as individual therapy for many concerns, including anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges.

Group therapy is especially helpful when:

  • You want to improve relationships or communication
  • You feel isolated or alone in your experiences
  • You benefit from hearing different perspectives

Some people choose to do both group and individual therapy, while others find group therapy meets their needs on its own.

Group therapy can be a good fit if you:

  • Are open to listening and learning from others
  • Want support around shared experiences (like anxiety, stress, or life transitions)
  • Are interested in personal growth and self-reflection
  • Feel stuck in patterns that involve relationships or communication

You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit. Many people join group therapy as a way to better understand themselves and build stronger connections.

No. You are never required to share before you feel ready.

It’s completely okay to:

  • Listen and observe at first
  • Take your time getting comfortable
  • Share gradually as trust builds

Most people find that as they settle in, it becomes easier and more natural to participate.

Yes, confidentiality is a core part of group therapy.

The therapist is legally and ethically required to protect your privacy. Group members are also expected to agree to confidentiality, meaning they do not share what others say outside of sessions.

While confidentiality cannot be guaranteed in the same way as individual therapy, group norms strongly emphasize respect, privacy, and trust.

I Would Like to Join a Group

    Okay to text?

    Texting messages to you will be used for the sole purpose of connecting you with therapy services. We will not send you marketing or promotional messages without additional consent. The number of text messages you will receive is limited. We will only text up to the amount needed to carry out your request for services.

    What group(s) are you interested in?