Therapy and Support Groups in New York
There are 49 therapy and support groups based in New York, plus 585 virtual groups open to New York residents from anywhere in the US. Therapist-led groups, peer support, and psychoeducation, in person and online. Free to browse. No account needed.
Browse 49 New York groups or browse 585 virtual groups you can join from New York
New York groups accepting members
A few of the groups currently listed in New York. Every listing is written by the group leader and includes format, schedule, cost, and how to join.
CancerCare Living With Cancer – NY Young Adult Video Group
CancerCare offers Living With Cancer: Young Adult Patient Support Group (NY), a free live video support group led by licensed oncology social workers, for…
Contact group → Free to join
CancerCare Living With Loss – NY Young Adult Parent Loss Group
CancerCare offers Living With Loss NY: Young Adult Loss of a Parent Support Group, a free live video support group led by licensed oncology…
Contact group → Free to join
CancerCare Living With Cancer – New York Patient Video Group
CancerCare offers Living With Cancer: General Patient Support Group (NY), a free live video support group led by licensed oncology social workers, for New…
Contact group → Free to join
CancerCare Living With Cancer – NY Metastatic Video Group
CancerCare offers Living With Cancer: Metastatic Cancer Patient Support Group (NY), a free live video support group led by licensed oncology social workers, for…
Contact group → Free to join
Aging Alone Together – DOROT – Free Solo Ager Support Series
Aging Alone Together® is DOROT's flagship program for solo agers — people who expect to age, or make decisions about their future, independently. Over…
Contact group → Free to join
Friendly Visiting & Programs – DOROT – Free Senior Connection, NYC
For 50 years, DOROT — Hebrew for "generations" — has brought older adults and volunteers together on Manhattan's Upper West Side and across New…
Contact group → Free to join
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What meets in New York right now
Cost and insurance in New York
39 of New York's 49 groups are free to join. Beyond those, costs span a wide range, and the range is real. Peer-led groups are usually free. Sliding-scale and community-funded groups often charge $5 to $25. Insurance-covered groups commonly involve a copay in the $20 to $50 range. Private-pay rates vary the most: some groups charge under $50 a session, while specialized programs, intensive formats, and highly credentialed facilitators price well above $100. Every listing states its own cost, so you know before you reach out. Most major insurers reimburse virtual group therapy at parity with in-person care. Always confirm coverage with your plan.
In New York, the state Medicaid program is New York State Medicaid. Some listed groups accept it; each listing's cost line says what it takes.
Frequently asked questions
How much do therapy groups in New York cost?
39 of the 49 groups in New York are free to join. There is no single going rate. Peer-led groups are usually free, sliding-scale and community-funded groups often charge $5 to $25, and insurance-covered groups commonly involve a $20 to $50 copay. Private-pay pricing varies the most, from under $50 a session to well over $100 for specialized or intensive programs. Every listing on this directory states its own cost, and many groups offer a free intro session.
Do I need a referral to join a group in New York?
Most groups in this directory accept self-referrals; you contact the facilitator directly. Some insurance-covered groups require a referral from your primary care provider or therapist. Listings note any requirements.
Are virtual therapy groups as effective as in-person?
585 virtual groups are open to New York residents, and research consistently shows virtual group therapy produces outcomes comparable to in-person care for anxiety, depression, grief, and addiction recovery, and it expands access for people in rural New York.
How do I know a listing is current?
Group leaders write their own listings. The directory checks each listing's details against the group's own website on a rolling basis, and listings show the date those details were last checked. That check confirms the group exists and its details match; it is not a clinical review or an endorsement.
If you need help now
A support group is not crisis care. If you or someone you know is struggling right now:
- Call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Free, confidential, 24/7.
- Many counties run local warmlines for non-emergency support. Search your county name plus "warmline."
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- Browse 585 virtual groups open to anyone in the US, no driving required.
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