Is group therapy effective?

Depends: It depends on the disorder and the patient...Best to see a therapist first.

Yes: Group therapy is particularly useful in helping people learn how to have more effective and intimate relationships with themselves and others. Learn more about group psychotherapy from material available through the american group psychotherapy association (www.Agpa.Org).

Group Therapy: Group therapy can be extremely effective, especially when initially combined with individual therapy by the same therapist. My model is to see patients first individually and then when trust and rapport are established gradually transition to group therapy. I have found this combination most effective for a number of difficulties. Best.