Group Therapy for Depression
This in-person Group Therapy for Depression occurs every Sunday from 2pm – 3pm starting March 26, 2023 for 6 weeks. The group will not meet on Easter Sunday, April 9. The final session is May 7, 2023. It takes place at our Pittsburgh location.
Group therapy is a unique opportunity to gain skills and new behaviors with the benefit of an expert-led experience while being accelerated through the lens of social learning that can only come from peer support. Group formats have been used to successfully manage a variety of mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where will this Group Therapy for Depression be held?
A: This group will be held in person at our Pittsburgh location located at 830 Western Ave, Pittsburgh 15233.
Q: What day and time is Group Therapy for Depression?
A: Group sessions will take place every Sunday from 2pm – 3pm starting March 26, 2023 for 6 weeks. The final session is May 7, 2023. The group will not meet on Easter Sunday, April 9.
Q: How many weeks is Depression Group?
A: This Depression Group is 6 weeks long.
Q: Can anyone join Group Therapy for Depression?
A: No, this is a closed group to clients of Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh. If you are not a current client and are interested, please reach out to our admin team at 412-322-2129.
Q: Is there an age range for Group Therapy for Depression?
A: Yes, this group is only for adults.
Q: How many people will be in the Depression Group?
A: It is limited to 8 participants.
Q: Does this Depression Group accept health insurance?
A: Yes, we accept UPMC, Highmark, Cigna, Tricare, United, Aetna
Q: What is the self-pay fee for Group Therapy for Depression?
A: If you elect to self pay, the fee is $40 per session.
Q: Do participants have to sign up for all sessions or can they drop in on topics that interest them?
A: Participants have to sign up for all 6 sessions.
Q: Who is leading Group Therapy for Depression?
A: The group will be led by Kristen Ann Walker, MS Ed, LPC, a licensed professional counselor who has worked in the Mental Health field since 1995. Kristen is also the Clinical Director at the Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh. She will be joined by counseling interns Edisa Music, Elena Shahen, and Ivory Drewery.
Q: How do I sign up for Group Therapy for Depression?
A: Please email info@counselingwellnesspgh.com or call 412-322-2129 ext. 3 if you are interested in joining the group.
Q: What is the Difference between a Depression Support Group AND Group Therapy for Depression?
A: A support group is a form of therapy which enlists members who share a common concern, situation, or diagnosis, it helps participants to build social relationships and offers social learning as a benefit to overcome loneliness and enhance their feelings of wellbeing surrounding the common theme.
Group therapy or a skills group uses a psychoeducational model of therapeutic help to allow participants to collectively enhance coping skills and fundamental ability which aims to reduce symptoms surrounding a specific need. It is facilitated by a counselor.
This Group Therapy for Depression is a skills group.
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Group Therapy for Depression
This in-person Group Therapy for Depression occurs every Tuesday from 6pm – 7pm starting October 4, 2022 for 6 weeks. The final session is November 8, 2022. It takes place at our Pittsburgh location.
Learn about Depression and Anxiety and why we respond the way we do; Develop skills to manage emotions; Develop and maintain a non judgmental stance including kindness and forgiveness.
Group therapy is a unique opportunity to gain skills and new behaviors with the benefit of an expert-led experience while being accelerated through the lens of social learning that can only come from peer support. Group formats have been used to successfully manage a variety of mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety.
What is the Difference between a Depression Support Group AND Group Therapy for Depression?
A support group is a form of therapy which enlists members who share a common concern, situation, or diagnosis, it helps participants to build social relationships and offers social learning as a benefit to overcome loneliness and enhance their feelings of wellbeing surrounding the common theme.
Group therapy or a skills group uses a psychoeducational model of therapeutic help to allow participants to collectively enhance coping skills and fundamental ability which aims to reduce symptoms surrounding a specific need. It is facilitated by a counselor.
This Group Therapy for Depression is a skills group.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where will this Group Therapy for Depression be held?
A: This group will be held in person at our Pittsburgh location located at 830 Western Ave, Pittsburgh 15233.
Q: What day and time is Group Therapy for Depression?
A: Group sessions will take place Tuesdays at 6pm from October 4, 2022 through November 8, 2022. Each group session is 1 hour.
Q: How many weeks is Depression Group?
A: This Depression Group is 6 weeks long.
Q: Can anyone join Group Therapy for Depression?
A: No, this is a closed group to clients of Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh. If you are not a current client and are interested, please reach out to our admin team at 412-322-2129.
Q: Is there an age range for Group Therapy for Depression?
A: Yes, this group is only for adults.
Q: How many people will be in the Depression Group?
A: It is limited to 6 participants.
Q: Does this Depression Group accept health insurance?
A: Yes, we accept UPMC, Highmark, Cigna, Tricare, United, Aetna
Q: What is the self-pay fee for Group Therapy for Depression?
A: If you elect to self pay, the fee is $40 per session.
Q: Do participants have to sign up for all sessions or can they drop in on topics that interest them?
A: Participants have to sign up for all 6 sessions.
Q: Who is leading Group Therapy for Depression?
A: The group will be led by Kristen Ann Walker, MS Ed, LPC, a licensed professional counselor and Clinical Services Director who has worked in the Mental Health field since 1995.
Q: How do I sign up for Group Therapy for Depression?
A: Please email info@counselingwellnesspgh.com or call 412-322-2129 ext. 3 if you are interested in joining the group.