Group Therapy
Group Therapy vs Individual Therapy: What Works Best?
Open Arms Clinical Team, LCSW, LCPC, PMHNPJuly 5, 20261 min read
Both modalities have strong research support. They do different things.
Individual therapy
Depth, privacy, and a personalized pace. Best for trauma, complex grief, and highly personal issues.
Group therapy
Connection, skill building, and universality. Best for recovery, coping skills, and reducing isolation.
Combined approach
Many of the strongest outcomes at Open Arms come from clients who do both.