When I began conducting psychological evaluations more than 17 years ago, I thought a lot about answers. What is the diagnosis? What do the scores mean? Where are the strengths? Where are the weaknesses? What recommendations will help? Those questions still matter. They matter a great deal.

I am often asked “What is the difference between group therapy and individual therapy? and “Should I pick one or the other?” Individual therapy and group therapy are both incredible tools that can greatly improve lives. However, there are several key differences between the two. Some individuals benefit from one or the other or a combination of the two. Below are some key differences between individual and group therapy and insight regarding when to consider group therapy.

When a child is anxious, overwhelmed, angry, embarrassed, or afraid, most parents want to help. We want children to know that their feelings are important and that they do not have to navigate difficult experiences alone.