Belmont Therapy Groups and Classes

Chronic Illness Management Class

This eight-week class teaches a cognitive behavioral approach to coping with pain.
Meets:  Wednesday – 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. Belmont Center for Comprehensive Treatment
Facilitated by:  Bonnie Witmer, MSS, LCSW, and Julie Bartholomae, DO
Cost:  Outpatients are responsible for insurance co-pay*.
Contact: 215-581-9188 to join this group or for additional information.

Women’s Depression Group

This ongoing group is designed for women who are experiencing an episode of depression. There is an emphasis on education, developing coping and self-soothing skills, support, feedback and group process. Also addressed are issues that contribute to depression, such as stress, relationship conflicts and loss.
Meets: Tuesday – 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Belmont Center for Comprehensive Treatment
Facilitated by:  Bonnie Witmer, MSS, LCSW, and Jeff Wexler, JD, MA
Cost:  Outpatients are responsible for insurance co-pay*.
Contact: 215-581-9188 to join this group or for additional information.


Dialectic Behavioral Therapy Skills Group
Dialectic Behavioral Therapy has been shown to be effective in the treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder. Patients who have lived in an invalidating environment, have dysregulated mood states, chaotic interpersonal relationships and limited skills to cope with distress can benefit from skills training in a group setting. This group focuses on mindfulness, interpersonal relationships, emotional regulation and distress tolerance skills.
Meets: Monday  – 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Belmont Center for Comprehensive Treatment
Facilitated by:  Dr. Christine Moriconi, PsyD, RNC and Marsha Pickney
Meets: Monday – 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Belmont Center for Comprehensive Treatment
Facilitated by:  Bonnie Witmer, MSS, LCSW and Sarah Rosenbaum
Meets: Wednesday  – 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Belmont Center for Comprehensive Treatment
Facilitated by:  Ameet Ravital, PhD and Andrea Sussel
Cost:  Outpatients are responsible for insurance co-pay*.
Contact: 215-581-9184 to join a group or for additional information.

Coping with Chronic Pain Group Therapy

This 12-session group focuses on developing strategies for managing chronic pain. Participants learn how to identify the impact of pain on their life, find the balance between activity and rest, and develop mindfulness practices to improve coping abilities.
Meets: Thursday afternoons at Belmont Behavioral Health -- Albert Einstein Medical Center, Moss One
Facilitated by: Jamie Jessar, Psy.D.
Cost: Outpatients are responsible for insurance co-pay*.
Contact: 215-456-9850 to join this group or for additional information.

Women’s Psychotherapy Group

This ongoing group is designed for adult women ages 35 to 65 who are dealing with depression.  The group also focuses on medical and change of life issues as they contribute to a woman’s depression.  The group also explores a woman’s relationship with her spouse, significant other, and children.  This is a psychotherapy group that is supportive in nature and may, at times, include Art Therapy.
Meets: Tuesday – 2 to 3:15 p.m. or Friday – 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. at Belmont Behavioral Health -- Albert Einstein Medical Center, Moss One
Facilitated by: Mary Beth Quinn Boulden, ATR-BC, LCSW who is an Art Therapist and Clinical Social Worker.
Cost: Outpatients are responsible for insurance co-pay*.
Contact:  215-456-9850 to join this group or for additional information.

Interpersonal Relationship Group Therapy

This is a group designed for individuals who are experiencing interpersonal relationship difficulties and dissatisfaction in their relationships. The group will help the individual to explore their relationship problems geared towards building greater satisfaction and skills in interpersonal relationships as well as greater self-understanding.
When and where: Monday – 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. at Belmont Behavioral Health -- Albert Einstein Medical Center, Moss One
Facilitated by: William Shapiro, Psy.D.
Cost: Outpatients are responsible for insurance co-pay*.
Contact: 215-456-9850 to join this group or for additional information.

*Some insurance carriers may cover the cost of these programs if eligible. Payment methods can be discussed on an individual basis prior to the start of the program.