The Differences Between Individual and Group Psychotherapy to Help You Consider Joining a Group

A therapy group is a supportive and understanding group of like-minded people who help you as they help themselves.
In group therapy vs. individual therapy you have the chance to learn to express yourself with your peers. These skills which transfer to outside relationships.
A therapy group is a small community to which you belong and is an important part of your support system in life.
In individual therapy there is less opportunity to practice new social skills because there is just you and a psychotherapist who is trained to listen and respond to you.
In individual therapy you learn by focusing on yourself, in group therapy you learn by understanding others and yourself.
In Group therapy you work on your self-esteem and learn to trust yourself better as you build your confidence by interacting honestly and in a caring way with others.
In group you have the sense of belonging, acceptance from others, and predictable support from a small group of people. It is “your group.”

Nancy Wesson, Ph.D.