Therapy Groups in Pennsylvania
There are 36 therapy and support groups based in Pennsylvania, plus 1,028 virtual groups open to Pennsylvania residents from anywhere in the US. Therapist-led groups, peer support, and psychoeducation, in person and online. Free to browse. No account needed.
Browse 36 Pennsylvania groups or browse 1,028 virtual groups you can join from Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania groups accepting members
A few of the groups currently listed in Pennsylvania. Every listing is written by the group leader and includes format, schedule, cost, and how to join.
Pathways Center Grief Groups – Hospice & Community Care – Free, PA
The Pathways Center for Grief & Loss, a program of Hospice & Community Care in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, offers one of the region's broadest menus…
Contact group → Free to join
Youth Grief Support Groups – Uplift Center – Free, Philadelphia PA
Uplift Center for Grieving Children has one clear promise on its front door: free grief services for youth and families. The Philadelphia nonprofit provides…
Contact group → Free to join
Abramson Senior Care — Free Caregiver Support Groups in Philadelphia, PA
Abramson Senior Care is a long-running Philadelphia-area nonprofit serving older adults and family caregivers across the city and surrounding suburbs. Abramson offers free monthly…
Contact group → Free to join
Free Highmark Caring Place Kids & Teens Grief Peer Support — Pennsylvania
The Highmark Caring Place is a Center for Grieving Children, Adolescents and Their Families, providing free grief support services across Pennsylvania since 1996. Funded…
Contact group → Free to join
St. Barnabas — Free Memory Care Caregiver Support — Pittsburgh, PA
St. Barnabas Health System runs free Memory Care Support Groups for caregivers and individuals living with dementia and Alzheimer's disease across the Greater Pittsburgh…
Contact group → Free to join
Penn Memory Center — Free Dementia Caregiver Support Groups Online
Penn Memory Center, part of the University of Pennsylvania, runs a robust roster of free virtual caregiver support groups for people caring for someone…
Contact group → Free to join
Find groups near you in Pennsylvania
What meets in Pennsylvania right now
Of Pennsylvania's 36 groups: 23 peer-led support, 12 therapeutic, 1 shared community. 23 in person, 14 hybrid, 14 fully virtual meet that way. Counts update as listings change.
Cost and insurance in Pennsylvania
25 of Pennsylvania's 36 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.
Frequently asked questions
How much do therapy groups in Pennsylvania cost?
25 of the 36 groups in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
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?
1,028 virtual groups are open to Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.
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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