Group Therapy
What is Group Therapy?
Group Therapy is an proven form of therapy where a small number of people meet under the guidance of a professionally trained therapist to help themselves and one another. Group therapy creates a safe, supportive, and cohesive space to address personal issues and interpersonal relationships.
How Does Group Therapy Work?
Group therapy provides a safe place for people to come together, share problems and concerns to better understand their situations and learn from each other. Under the therapist's leadership, members learn about themselves and improve their relatioships with others. the process helps gain self understanding and develop skills to handle concerns.
What Makes Group Therapy Unique and Powerful?
We interact with people daily, and sharing concerns with others in group can be highly beneficial. You'll realize you are not alone or as different as you think. Meeting others, sharing feedback and working together on common problems is one of the most valuable aspects of group therapy.
Education and Experience:
Jerry Sachs, L.C.S.W. - Psychotherapy & Coach
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Advanced Group Therapy 2 Year Training Program –Washington School of Psychiatry
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Group Therapist, 92nd Street Y, New York City
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Group Therapist , Washington Square Institute for Mental Health. New York City, NY
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Group Psychotherapist, Family Life Center, Columbia, MD
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Group Psychotherapist, Regional Center for Infants and Young Children, Rockville, MD.
Bachelors of Arts - Columbia University
Masters of Social Work - New York University
Professional Affiliations:
Eastern Group Psychotherapy Society (EGPS)– Board Member
Co-Chair: Brooklyn Discussion Group of EGPS
Member: American Group Therapy Association.
Here to Support Your Journey
Jerry Sachs, L.C.S.W. -C.​​
Clinical Social Worker
Group Therapy - Is The Best, Most Effective, Most Affordable Therapy.
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Need help with relationships? Work, family, or partner? Feeling isolated? Group Therapy is the best way to address these relationship issues!
Have issues with depression and/or anxiety, group therapy can help. Get support, feedback, a laboratory to try new behaviors!
Having trouble affording excellent therapy? Group therapy is more affordable than individual therapy.
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Group therapy is safe and productive. Even if you have had bad experiences in other family, work or friendships groups. Group therapy can enhance your individual therapy.
I match you with a group that meets your needs. I provide a safe and trusting atmosphere. Groups meet virtually at various times of the day and week. I am a group therapist with more than 20 years of training and experience leading groups that benefit their members.