Mic: How to Tell If Group Therapy is Right For You

“Group therapy is sort of the ugly cousin of individual psychotherapy. In movies, group therapy scenes are more likely to be a punchline than a legitimate path toward personal transformation and growth. But my own experience with group therapy has been literally life-changing, and I credit support groups with most of my healing. Even so, I know it may not be for everyone. To clear things up for the curious, I asked experts how to figure out if group therapy is right for you — and what to keep in mind if you’re hesitant about signing up.”