Online therapy for schizophrenia from just $25/session with licensed therapists (PhD, PsyD, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT) specializing in evidence-based approaches including CBT for psychosis (CBTp), social skills training, and recovery-oriented supportive therapy. At Grouport, we offer online individual therapy, online group therapy, and virtual IOP options designed to help you manage symptoms, strengthen daily functioning, and build a meaningful life alongside your diagnosis.
Whether you prefer one-on-one care or the added support of therapist-led group therapy, our online schizophrenia therapy connects you to expert guidance and a community that understands the realities of living with a psychotic spectrum disorder.
Consistently Recognized as the #1 Online Therapy pick
.svg)
.png)
.png)
.png)
At Grouport, we offer a range of online therapy options to help individuals living with schizophrenia manage symptoms, build daily living skills, reduce isolation, and work toward personal recovery goals alongside their psychiatric care. Many members choose to mix and match therapy formats to create a comprehensive, personalized treatment plan.
Online therapy for schizophrenia: personalized, flexible, and therapist-led. We'll guide you with dedicated support every step of the way.
Whether you're interested in group therapy, individual sessions, couples or family therapy, or IOP, or a combination, you'll start by selecting the type of support that fits your needs. You can also choose the care frequency that works best for you. Complete our onboarding form and sign up directly for the plan that suits you best.
After signing up, you'll connect with a dedicated care coordinator who will walk you through available therapists, group options, and scheduling. You'll make the final choice about your care, including which therapists you'll meet with and when, based on your goals, preferences, and schedule.
Attend your weekly online sessions, whether group, individual, couples, family, or IOP, at the cadence that works best for you. Our team will be here to support you every step of the way, ensuring you're happy with your care plan and helping you make changes whenever needed.
Whether you're interested in online group therapy for schizophrenia, individual therapy sessions, a combination of both, or our virtual IOP for more intensive care, you'll start by selecting the format that fits your needs and schedule. You can customize the frequency of sessions and even pair live therapy with our DBT self-guided program for added support between sessions. Just complete our onboarding form and sign up directly for the plan that suits you best.
After signing up, you'll connect with a dedicated care coordinator who will discuss your mental health challenges, goals, and preferences. They'll walk you through the range of therapy options best suited to your needs for managing schizophrenia. You'll make the final choice about your care, including which therapists you'll meet with and select session times that are most convenient for you.
Attend your weekly online therapy sessions to build coping skills, mood regulation strategies, and stability tools tailored to schizophrenia. Our team will be here to support you at every step of the way, ensuring you're happy with your care plan and helping you make changes whenever needed.
Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, and perceives reality. It is not a character flaw or the result of poor choices. It is a brain-based condition that responds to treatment, and with the right support, many people with schizophrenia live full, meaningful lives.
Common signs to watch for include:
If you recognize these patterns in yourself or a loved one, working with a licensed therapist can help.
Schizophrenia affects far more than the dramatic symptoms often portrayed in media. It touches every part of daily life, from relationships and work to self-care and emotional well-being. Understanding these effects helps you and your support system build effective strategies for living well.
Social withdrawal, difficulty reading social cues, and the stigma surrounding schizophrenia can make it hard to maintain friendships, romantic relationships, and family connections. Therapy helps you rebuild social confidence, improve communication skills, and develop strategies for navigating social situations.
Cognitive symptoms, medication side effects, and difficulty with sustained concentration can make it challenging to maintain employment or academic performance. Therapy provides strategies for managing cognitive challenges, building workplace skills, and setting achievable professional goals.
Depression, anxiety, and hopelessness commonly co-occur with schizophrenia. The emotional burden of living with a chronic condition, combined with stigma and isolation, can feel overwhelming. Our therapists help you process these feelings and develop coping strategies that support long-term emotional health.
Negative symptoms like low motivation and flat affect can make even basic daily tasks feel insurmountable. Maintaining hygiene, preparing meals, managing medications, and keeping a consistent routine can all be affected. Therapy helps you build sustainable daily structures that support your well-being.
Antipsychotic medications are essential for most people with schizophrenia, but side effects, ambivalence, and difficulty maintaining adherence are common challenges. While our therapists don't prescribe medication, they help you work through concerns about treatment, build medication adherence strategies, and communicate effectively with your prescriber.
Schizophrenia carries more stigma than almost any other mental health condition. Internalized stigma can erode self-worth, prevent help-seeking, and make you feel defined by your diagnosis. Therapy helps you build a positive identity that includes but is not limited to schizophrenia, and develop resilience against societal misconceptions.
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you're managing schizophrenia. Here's what your first few sessions typically look like, so you know exactly what to expect.
Your therapist will ask about your history with schizophrenia, including when symptoms first appeared, what your mood episodes look like, and any previous treatments you've tried. This isn't a test. It's a collaborative conversation designed to help your therapist understand where you are and what kind of support will help most.
You and your therapist will identify specific, achievable goals, such as reducing the frequency of mood episodes, improving relationships, building a crisis plan, or developing better sleep routines. These goals evolve as you progress and become the roadmap for your treatment.
Most therapists will introduce practical techniques early, such as mood tracking, identifying early warning signs, or basic DBT distress tolerance skills. You'll leave your first session with something tangible you can use immediately, not just a plan to "talk more next week."
By your third or fourth session, you'll start developing a clearer picture of your triggers, patterns, and strengths. Your therapist will begin introducing deeper interventions, whether that's CBT thought restructuring, DBT emotional regulation skills, or interpersonal strategies. Many Grouport members report feeling noticeably more stable within the first 4-6 weeks of consistent therapy.
See how our therapy options have helped our members experience life-changing results
Stephanie
“Grouport is time flexible and affordable and if it didn’t exist, I don’t know where I would go. I had looked into other places before Grouport and there really wasn’t any option like it.”
Michael
“I highly recommend this to anyone who is struggling with anxiety or depression. The therapists are top notch and have made me feel really comfortable and my anxiety has improved tremendously in only a few sessions!”
Isabel
"I joined Grouport to work on myself and to heal. I’m learning so much at every session! The change I see not only in myself but in my fellow group members is abundantly encouraging and profoundly fulfilling. Group therapy with Grouport is a powerful healing tool."
Sheldon
“I was feeling very down at the end of 2020 and I was ready to do something drastic that I know I'd likely regret. The group definitely helped show me that there are people who feel the same way as I do.”
Nancy
“The therapy from Grouport is high quality and convenient. I am becoming much more self aware and am liking myself more. My relationships at work are better and I’m much happier.”
Emily
“I like the connection you can make with total strangers and the confidentiality it comes with.”
Danielle
"Grouport can help you with your issues. Their therapists are well trained to work with you on your issues. I felt my anxiety greatly improve after only a few sessions. I highly recommend it!"
Glenn
"Grouport's approach to DBT is a real strength. This approach provides tools and methods for working with difficult emotions and getting a handle on them. It has given me hope where other approaches have failed."
At Grouport, our virtual schizophrenia therapy integrates several evidence-based therapeutic techniques designed to complement your psychiatric care, help you manage symptoms, and build the skills for a fulfilling life:
CBT for psychosis (CBTp) is the gold-standard psychological therapy for schizophrenia. It helps you develop a different relationship with hallucinations and delusions by examining the evidence for distressing beliefs, reducing the emotional impact of voices, and building coping strategies that give you more control over your experience.
DBT skills are helpful for managing the emotional dysregulation, anxiety, and interpersonal challenges that often accompany schizophrenia. Mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation skills help you stay grounded during stressful moments, while interpersonal effectiveness skills support social functioning and communication.
Social skills training uses structured practice, role-playing, and feedback to help you improve conversational skills, nonverbal communication, assertiveness, and relationship-building. SST is one of the most effective psychosocial interventions for schizophrenia and helps reduce the social isolation that many people experience.
IPSRT focuses on stabilizing daily routines, particularly sleep, wake times, meals, and social interactions to reduce the likelihood of mood episodes. It also helps manage relationship problems that may trigger or worsen schizophrenia symptoms.
Psychoeducation helps you understand schizophrenia as a medical condition, including how symptoms work, why medication matters, and what triggers relapse. Combined with personalized relapse prevention planning, you learn to identify early warning signs and take proactive steps to maintain stability.
Recovery-oriented therapy focuses on your personal goals, values, and quality of life rather than just symptom reduction. It helps you build a meaningful life that includes but is not defined by schizophrenia, covering areas like pursuing education, maintaining employment, building relationships, and developing a positive self-identity.
Every Grouport therapist is a licensed, accredited mental health professional with specialized training in schizophrenia spectrum disorders, psychosis management, and recovery-oriented care, so you can feel confident in the care you receive.
Our therapists typically have over a decade of clinical experience across diverse settings including hospitals, community mental health centers, and private practice, with specialized expertise in schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, and evidence-based interventions like CBTp, social skills training, and cognitive remediation.
We continually evaluate outcomes through internal studies and research collaborations with researchers from universities such as Carnegie Mellon, University of Essex, and University of Cologne, ensuring our schizophrenia therapy is grounded in the latest clinical evidence.
MEET OUR THERAPISTS
a healthier future starts right here
80%of our members start with moderate to severe mental health symptoms
70% of our members feel significantly better within just 8 weeks
50% of our members achieve remission levels within just 8 weeks
80%
of our members start with moderate to severe mental health symptoms
70%
of our members feel significantly better within just 8 weeks
50%
of our members achieve remission levels within just 8 weeks
Group, individual, couples, family, IOP, and teen therapy — all online, all therapist-led. Mix and match care options to fit your needs — and get discounted pricing when you bundle.
.svg)
Schizophrenia often co-occurs with other mental health conditions. Our licensed therapists are experienced in treating a wide range of challenges, and many members address multiple concerns simultaneously through our flexible therapy options.
Grouport provides online group therapy, individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, teen therapy, intensive outpatient program (IOP), all held virtually over video chat. We also offer a DBT self-guided program, which gives you lifetime access to a self-paced DBT program with therapist-guided lessons.
Many members combine multiple therapy types, such as group + individual therapy, to best fit their needs.
Online therapy has revolutionized mental health care, making it easier to access licensed mental health professionals than ever before. It's convenient and accessible with no need to commute or wait in crowded offices. You can access schizophrenia therapy from your home, which removes barriers like transportation, sensory overwhelm from unfamiliar environments, and the stress of navigating in-person appointments. Each group therapy session is led by licensed therapists with experience supporting individuals with schizophrenia. With group sessions starting at just $35, getting professional psychosocial support alongside your psychiatric care is within reach.
Virtual group therapy or online individual therapy for schizophrenia is designed to complement your psychiatric care by helping you manage symptoms, build daily functioning skills, and work toward personal recovery goals. The key objectives include:
Managing Symptoms: Helping individuals develop effective coping strategies for hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, and the distress they cause, using evidence-based approaches like CBTp.
Building Daily Functioning: Teaching evidence-based techniques for maintaining routines, managing self-care, improving organizational skills, and building the daily structures that support stability and independence.
Developing a Cognitive Remediation Therapy (CRT) Plan: Creating personalized strategies for identifying early warning signs, managing high-risk situations, and maintaining accountability in your recovery.
Rebuilding Social Connection: Helping individuals overcome isolation, improve social skills, rebuild relationships, and develop the communication skills needed for meaningful connection with others.
Schizophrenia exists on a spectrum of related conditions. Schizophrenia involves a combination of hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, and negative symptoms lasting at least six months. Schizoaffective Disorder combines symptoms of schizophrenia with significant mood episodes (depression or mania). Schizophreniform Disorder presents like schizophrenia but lasts between one and six months. Brief Psychotic Disorder involves sudden onset of psychotic symptoms lasting less than one month. Many people with schizophrenia spectrum disorders also experience co-occurring conditions like anxiety, depression, or substance use. Compassionate, evidence-based treatment can help you manage symptoms and build a meaningful life.
Yes, every Grouport therapist is accredited and licensed. Our network includes:
✅ Licensed Psychologists (PhD, PsyD)
✅ Licensed Social Workers (LCSW)
✅ Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC)
✅ Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists (LMFT)
Our therapists typically have over a decade of experience. Learn more about the therapists
Grouport is available worldwide! All sessions are held virtually over video chat. We offer separate therapy groups for Adults (18+) and Teens & Adolescents (under 18), so each age group receives care tailored to their needs.
Many people with schizophrenia also experience co-occurring conditions. Our licensed therapists specialize in treating anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma and PTSD, borderline personality disorder, grief and loss, chronic illness, relationship issues, and anger management, among many other mental health conditions and life challenges.
We use evidence-based approaches including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), CBT, and other proven modalities. Many members address multiple concerns simultaneously through our flexible therapy options.
Yes! If you're signing up for 1 group session per week, you'll choose your preferred group, therapist, and schedule during signup. For bundled plans or other therapy types, a care coordinator will reach out to match you. Most members are placed within a few hours, or within 24-72 hours max. You can always switch groups or therapists.
Our therapy is backed by outcomes studies with researchers from leading universities such as Carnegie Mellon, University of Essex, and University of Cologne.
80% of members start with moderate to severe symptoms.
70% see clinically significant reduction within 8 weeks.
50% achieve remission levels within 8 weeks.
90% would be disappointed if they lost access to Grouport.
At Grouport, we make it easy to choose the best personalized services for your unique mental health challenges. Combine group therapy with other treatments, choose individual therapy for personalized attention, or tailor the frequency of sessions based on your schedule.
Our licensed therapists lead sessions multiple times a week to ensure flexibility. If you need help choosing the right treatment plan, our care coordinators are here to help! You can schedule a call with a care coordinator or email us at support@grouporttherapy.com.
We offer flexible therapy options with straightforward pricing:
Online Group Therapy: Averages $32/session ($140/month).
Online Individual Therapy: Averages $103/session ($448/month).
Online Couples Therapy: Averages $114/session ($492/month).
Online Family Therapy: Averages $148/session ($640/month).
Virtual IOP: Averages $311/week ($1,348/month).
Online Teen Therapy: Averages $103/session ($448/month).
DBT Self-Guided Program: One-time fee of $500.
Payment Options: Monthly, Quarterly (Save 10%), Biannually (Save 15%). No long-term commitment. Switch therapists anytime. Cancel anytime!
We currently do not accept insurance. However, Grouport offers flat monthly pricing with no surprise bills, FSA/HSA eligibility, and sessions averaging as low as $23–$32 for group therapy. We can provide detailed invoices for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
You can cancel your subscription at any time. No long-term commitment. Full access through your last billing period. If your sessions are accessed via email links, email us at support@grouporttherapy.com and we'll send you a quick cancellation form to fill out. If sessions occur within the member portal, cancel under the "manage subscription" tab.
No. Therapy is not a replacement for antipsychotic medication, which remains the cornerstone of schizophrenia treatment for most individuals. Instead, therapy works alongside your psychiatric care to address the aspects of schizophrenia that medication alone cannot fully resolve, including coping with residual symptoms, building social skills, managing daily functioning, preventing relapse, and addressing co-occurring depression or anxiety. The combination of medication and therapy provides the most comprehensive support for long-term recovery.
It depends on the severity and stability of your symptoms. Our online therapy is most effective for individuals who are psychiatrically stable enough to engage in conversation, follow session structure, and apply therapeutic techniques between sessions. If you are in acute psychosis or crisis, a higher level of care (such as inpatient treatment) may be more appropriate first. Our care coordinators can help you determine the right level of care. Many of our members join therapy while still experiencing some symptoms, and therapy helps them develop better strategies for managing those experiences.
Traditional schizophrenia treatment often focuses primarily on medication management and crisis stabilization. Grouport complements this by providing ongoing psychosocial support that addresses the whole person, not just the symptoms. Our approach includes CBT for psychosis to help you manage distressing experiences, social skills training to rebuild connections, cognitive remediation to strengthen daily functioning, and recovery-oriented therapy that helps you pursue your own goals. We focus on what you can do and build from there.
Whether you're managing symptoms for the first time, rebuilding after a psychotic episode, or working toward long-term recovery goals, therapy can help you live a fuller, more connected life alongside your diagnosis. Take the first step toward support that sees the whole person, not just the condition.
