Group Therapy

Participating in group therapy offers a unique opportunity for increased support, gaining fresh perspectives, and fosters healing from life’s challenges. Group therapy enhances positive interpersonal experiences, nurtures self-esteem, and expedites the achievement of clinical goals. Group psychotherapy provides a corrective experience for individuals who have been hurt in relationships, enabling healing within the supportive relational context of the group.

Therapy groups at Psychodrama NJ are designed and led by skilled professionals with advanced specialized training and certifications, ensuring a safe and effective therapeutic experience. Our therapists guide participants toward meaningful treatment goals in a compassionate and trauma-informed environment.

Men's Resiliency:

Treatment Intensive

This group treatment intensive is for men who are focused on building personal strengths while focusing on healing emotional and relational trauma. A rare opportunity for men with similar life experiences to come together to share and navigate their struggles in a supportive and connected environment. Through the mutual exchange of help and support, men will experience profound healing and develop personal resilience.

Groups are led by Scottie Urmey, LCSW, TEP and Patricia Hannah, LCSW, SP.

Each 4-hour, in-person intensive group session is $300.

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Women's Resiliency:

Bi-Weekly

This therapy group is for women who are focused on building personal strengths and resiliency. Participants have an opportunity to express feelings, identify and nurture resilient inner qualities, experience connection and emotional support. This group is especially helpful for women experiencing loss, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, anxiety, or have unresolved emotional trauma that sometimes stand in the way of achieving life goals.

Groups are led by Scottie Urmey, LCSW, TEP and Patricia Hannah, LCSW, SP.

Each 2-hour, in-person group session is $90.

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Care for the Caregiver

This therapy group is for individuals who have stepped into a primary or part-time caregiving role for a family member or friend. A caregiver has their own worries, responsibilities and hopes, but where do they find support and understanding and how do they equip themselves with necessary tools for their own well being?

A caregiver steps into a complex role to care for the medical, physical and/or psychological well being of another, oftentimes without prior medical, emotional or spiritual training. The group will focus on two elements crucial to preventing caregiver burnout:

Connection and Self Care.

Groups are led by Patricia Hannah, LCSW, SP

Each 2-hour, in-person group session is $90.

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Stepping Forward: Psychodrama and DBT Skills for Stability and Growth

This psychodrama and DBT skills group is for individuals stepping down from a higher level of care who seek to maintain stability and deepen their healing while building supportive connections. Combining experiential techniques with DBT skills, participants will explore emotions, enhance interpersonal effectiveness, improve emotional regulation, and develop distress tolerance. The group offers a safe, structured environment to practice and integrate these skills, empowering individuals to maintain progress, strengthen resilience, and foster long-term well-being.

Groups are led by Portia Festjo, LSW

Each 2-hour, in-person group session is $90.

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About Group Therapy.

Collaboration with outside therapists is always welcome, and we encourage referring therapists to connect with us throughout treatment to support their clients clinical goals. New clients are required to participate in an intake session prior to joining any therapy group. Existing clients of Psychodrama NJ are encouraged to discuss group therapy as a supplemental option with their current therapist.

Details

Approach

Psychodrama NJ therapy groups incorporate a variety of therapeutic approaches, including psychodrama, psycho-education, mindfulness, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and other expressive and empowering interventions. These modalities are designed to help clients grow, heal, and achieve meaningful change.

Psychodrama is seamlessly woven into each group therapy experience, enhancing its therapeutic impact. By integrating action-oriented techniques with other evidence-based practices, our groups provide a comprehensive and transformative healing experience.

Cost

2-hour groups are typically offered on a bi-weekly schedule and are $90 per session.
4-hour intensive treatment groups are offered multiple times a year and are $300 per session.
We happily accept self-pay and Out-of-Network (OON) benefits. If the thought of insurance makes your head spin, don’t worry—just reach out! We can verify your OON coverage and let you know what your benefits cover.

In-person

As a holistic method addressing the mind, body, emotions, and spirit, psychodrama offers a powerful path to healing and growth. We believe the most effective way to experience the full potential of psychodrama is through in-person sessions, where the therapeutic connection and active engagement can flourish.