Support Groups in 30040
The Carter Treatment Center offers a variety of programs to alleviate stress for those struggling with addiction. We are often a transition from an inpatient treatment facility to outpatient, while offering support and guidance one needs during their recovery. Our PHP offers 6 hours of programming Monday-Friday. Our IOP group meets 5 days per week for 3 hours with a step-down to 3 hours, 3 days per week from 12:30-3:30pm. We provide traditional and innovative treatment strategies. Holistic therapy we offer are Sound Therapy, Art Therapy, Tai' Chi, Yoga, Aromatherapy, and Meditation.

Hosted by The Carter Treatment Center: Cumming, GA
Treatment Center, MS, LPC, LMFT, CADC, NCC
Group meets in Cumming, GA 30040
The Carter Treatment Center offers a variety of programs to alleviate stress for those struggling with addiction. We are often a transition from an inpatient treatment facility to outpatient, while offering support and guidance one needs during their recovery. Our PHP offers 6 hours of programming Monday-Friday. Our IOP group meets 5 days per week for 3 hours with a step-down to 3 hours, 3 days per week from 12:30-3:30pm. We provide traditional and innovative treatment strategies. Holistic therapy we offer are Sound Therapy, Art Therapy, Tai' Chi, Yoga, Aromatherapy, and Meditation.
DBT informed groups for teens who experience unrelenting intense emotions, relational problems such as overly codependent, isolated or bullied; behavioral problems such as drinking, drugs and outbursts; lack of motivation, suicidal thinking, self harm, depression, anxiety, anger and more. A teen might only exhibit one or two of the above (or something not specified) to be a good fit for this group setting. Please reach out for more information. $75 per 90min group.

DBT informed groups for teens who experience unrelenting intense emotions, relational problems such as overly codependent, isolated or bullied; behavioral problems such as drinking, drugs and outbursts; lack of motivation, suicidal thinking, self harm, depression, anxiety, anger and more. A teen might only exhibit one or two of the above (or something not specified) to be a good fit for this group setting. Please reach out for more information. $75 per 90min group.
A group focused on a 12-step program designed to overcome compulsive people-pleasing and behavior that consistently puts others before your well being. The definition of codependency is being addicted to control. There are many reasons we may become co-dependent; a sick parent, a parent with a substance abuse problem, an absent parent, or even being an older child who was made responsible for younger siblings.

A group focused on a 12-step program designed to overcome compulsive people-pleasing and behavior that consistently puts others before your well being. The definition of codependency is being addicted to control. There are many reasons we may become co-dependent; a sick parent, a parent with a substance abuse problem, an absent parent, or even being an older child who was made responsible for younger siblings.
What you can expect from this group... 1. Understanding Your Anger: Gain insights into the underlying causes of your anger, helping you identify triggers and patterns. 2. Effective Coping Strategies: Develop tools to manage anger in healthy, constructive ways, reducing conflicts in your personal and professional life. 3. Improved Relationships: Enhance your communication skills and build better connections with your loved ones. 4. Stress Reduction: Learn techniques to reduce stress and anxiety, leading to a more balanced and relaxed life. 5. Lasting Change: Our program equips you with the skills needed for long-term anger management and emotional well-being.

Hosted by Jessica Sheridan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAMS-II
Group meets in Cumming, GA 30040
What you can expect from this group... 1. Understanding Your Anger: Gain insights into the underlying causes of your anger, helping you identify triggers and patterns. 2. Effective Coping Strategies: Develop tools to manage anger in healthy, constructive ways, reducing conflicts in your personal and professional life. 3. Improved Relationships: Enhance your communication skills and build better connections with your loved ones. 4. Stress Reduction: Learn techniques to reduce stress and anxiety, leading to a more balanced and relaxed life. 5. Lasting Change: Our program equips you with the skills needed for long-term anger management and emotional well-being.
The Alpha Hope Prime Solutions group helps people discover what changes they are willing to make in their alcohol and drug choices. The Motivational Interviewing based curriculum helps group members develop the tools they will need to succeed.

Hosted by Charles L Britt, Jr., MS, LPC, NCC, CPCS
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CPCS
Group meets in Cumming, GA 30040
The Alpha Hope Prime Solutions group helps people discover what changes they are willing to make in their alcohol and drug choices. The Motivational Interviewing based curriculum helps group members develop the tools they will need to succeed.
What not to say to your loved one. This group is a lot of fun ... A group where we will come together and work on enhancing your communication with your loved one. Do you often get feedback that you are insensitive, forget, not listening, selfish, more involved in sports that your loved one. If so, this group is for you. This group is forming now. Please contact me if you are interested in this group alifesjourney_julie@outlook.com

Hosted by Julie Shortridge
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LSW, LPC
Group meets in Cumming, GA 30040
What not to say to your loved one. This group is a lot of fun ... A group where we will come together and work on enhancing your communication with your loved one. Do you often get feedback that you are insensitive, forget, not listening, selfish, more involved in sports that your loved one. If so, this group is for you. This group is forming now. Please contact me if you are interested in this group alifesjourney_julie@outlook.com
This is a group for young (24-40) professional women from all career areas coming together to support struggles common to this life stage such as dating in the social media world, overcoming family dynamics and attachment concerns/relationship patterns, building stable self esteem, setting boundaries, building lasting, healthy friendships, etc.

Hosted by Amanda O. Reedinger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC, CPCS
Group meets in Cumming, GA 30040
This is a group for young (24-40) professional women from all career areas coming together to support struggles common to this life stage such as dating in the social media world, overcoming family dynamics and attachment concerns/relationship patterns, building stable self esteem, setting boundaries, building lasting, healthy friendships, etc.
Group therapy for men. Don't carry it alone. Join our Men's Trauma Resolution Group. You've spent your life showing up for others at work, at home, in crisis. But when trauma hits, it doesn't just fade with time. It stays. It changes everything. Until you deal with it at the source. At TRT Center of Georgia, we offer a different kind of group therapy. This is not about managing symptoms. It's about resolving trauma-fully and finally, using a structured, proven approach called Trauma Resolution Therapy. You will find here a safe, confidential space with other men who get it.

Hosted by Deborah L Brehm
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, CTRT-Tr, CPCS
Group meets in Cumming, GA 30040
Group therapy for men. Don't carry it alone. Join our Men's Trauma Resolution Group. You've spent your life showing up for others at work, at home, in crisis. But when trauma hits, it doesn't just fade with time. It stays. It changes everything. Until you deal with it at the source. At TRT Center of Georgia, we offer a different kind of group therapy. This is not about managing symptoms. It's about resolving trauma-fully and finally, using a structured, proven approach called Trauma Resolution Therapy. You will find here a safe, confidential space with other men who get it.
From Overwhelmed to Organized: 90 Days to Reclaiming your Busy Life (even if you have ADHD)

From Overwhelmed to Organized: 90 Days to Reclaiming your Busy Life (even if you have ADHD)
A mental health counseling group focused on treating the individual needs of clients

Hosted by Amanda Mayo
Licensed Professional Counselor, BS, MS, LPC, NCC
Group meets in Cumming, GA 30040
A mental health counseling group focused on treating the individual needs of clients
Adulting 101: Life Skills that Schools Don’t Teach You

Adulting 101: Life Skills that Schools Don’t Teach You
Join our monthly Postpartum Support Group. This welcoming, nurturing space is crafted for new moms to share their experiences, gain practical insights, and connect with a community that truly understands. Whether you’re celebrating the joys or facing the challenges of postpartum life, our group offers a supportive environment where you can feel heard and uplifted. Let’s come together to empower and encourage one another through the beautiful and complex journey of motherhood. Infants under 12 months are warmly welcome to join their moms!

Hosted by Charlotte Ramberg
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, PMH-C, CPCS
Group meets in Cumming, GA 30040
Join our monthly Postpartum Support Group. This welcoming, nurturing space is crafted for new moms to share their experiences, gain practical insights, and connect with a community that truly understands. Whether you’re celebrating the joys or facing the challenges of postpartum life, our group offers a supportive environment where you can feel heard and uplifted. Let’s come together to empower and encourage one another through the beautiful and complex journey of motherhood. Infants under 12 months are warmly welcome to join their moms!
Why Choose Our Co-Parenting Group Therapy? 1. Expert Guidance: Our program offers expert guidance in fostering effective communication and resolving conflicts 2. Inclusive Space: Our group sessions provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where co-parents of all circumstances can come together to grow. 3. Shared Experiences: Connect with others who are facing similar challenges and benefit from mutual support. 4. Effective Co-Parenting Strategies: Learn proven techniques for co-parenting success, including conflict resolution, co-parenting plans, and age-appropriate parenting.5. Child-Centered Approach: Our program focuses on what's best for your children.

Hosted by Jessica Sheridan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAMS-II
Group meets in Cumming, GA 30040
Why Choose Our Co-Parenting Group Therapy? 1. Expert Guidance: Our program offers expert guidance in fostering effective communication and resolving conflicts 2. Inclusive Space: Our group sessions provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where co-parents of all circumstances can come together to grow. 3. Shared Experiences: Connect with others who are facing similar challenges and benefit from mutual support. 4. Effective Co-Parenting Strategies: Learn proven techniques for co-parenting success, including conflict resolution, co-parenting plans, and age-appropriate parenting.5. Child-Centered Approach: Our program focuses on what's best for your children.
Time to be determined. I am forming a Self-Injury 13 week group for males and females (age 13-18). This group is currently on hold due to the pandemic. I will keep you updated when it resumes.
More to come... If interested please e-mail me at alifesjourney_julie@outlook.com

Hosted by Julie Shortridge
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LSW, LPC
Group meets in Cumming, GA 30040
Time to be determined. I am forming a Self-Injury 13 week group for males and females (age 13-18). This group is currently on hold due to the pandemic. I will keep you updated when it resumes.
More to come... If interested please e-mail me at alifesjourney_julie@outlook.com
The Alpha Hope Prime Solutions ASAM I Weekend Group helps people discover what changes they are willing to make in their alcohol and drug choices. The Motivational Interviewing curriculum assists group participants in developing the tools to succeed.

Hosted by Charles L Britt, Jr., MS, LPC, NCC, CPCS
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CPCS
Group meets in Cumming, GA 30040
The Alpha Hope Prime Solutions ASAM I Weekend Group helps people discover what changes they are willing to make in their alcohol and drug choices. The Motivational Interviewing curriculum assists group participants in developing the tools to succeed.
Join our Women's Trauma Resolution Group. You've survived. You've held it all together. But trauma doesn't just go away, it roots itself deep and shows up everywhere: in relationships, in parenting, in your sense of self. Our Women's group is a place to finally resolve the effects of trauma at the source. Using Trauma Resolution Therapy. We walk you through a structured, supportive process of resolution. This group is for women who are ready to stop just surviving, heal from deep emotional wounds, whether recent or long past, experience healing in community with other women.

Hosted by Deborah L Brehm
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, CTRT-Tr, CPCS
Group meets in Cumming, GA 30040
Join our Women's Trauma Resolution Group. You've survived. You've held it all together. But trauma doesn't just go away, it roots itself deep and shows up everywhere: in relationships, in parenting, in your sense of self. Our Women's group is a place to finally resolve the effects of trauma at the source. Using Trauma Resolution Therapy. We walk you through a structured, supportive process of resolution. This group is for women who are ready to stop just surviving, heal from deep emotional wounds, whether recent or long past, experience healing in community with other women.
I am forming a group for adults who have been divorced at least 6 months and are struggling with the transition and emotions related to being newly divorced.
It is a 10-12 week group.
If you are interested please e-mail at alifesjourney_julie@outlook.com This group is currently on hold due to the pandemic.

Hosted by Julie Shortridge
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LSW, LPC
Group meets in Cumming, GA 30040
I am forming a group for adults who have been divorced at least 6 months and are struggling with the transition and emotions related to being newly divorced.
It is a 10-12 week group.
If you are interested please e-mail at alifesjourney_julie@outlook.com This group is currently on hold due to the pandemic.
The Alpha Hope Family Violence Intervention Program is designed to help individuals take responsibility and accountability for their thinking, feeling, and behaviors and to stop the violence in their families and relationships. The program's guiding principles are accountability and responsibility. Groups are designed specifically to promote and teach responsible and accountable behaviors. The program is based on a holistic approach to stopping both immediate violence and abuse and the trans-generational aspects of family violence. We offer programs for both male and female perpetrators.

Hosted by Charles L Britt, Jr., MS, LPC, NCC, CPCS
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CPCS
Group meets in Cumming, GA 30040
The Alpha Hope Family Violence Intervention Program is designed to help individuals take responsibility and accountability for their thinking, feeling, and behaviors and to stop the violence in their families and relationships. The program's guiding principles are accountability and responsibility. Groups are designed specifically to promote and teach responsible and accountable behaviors. The program is based on a holistic approach to stopping both immediate violence and abuse and the trans-generational aspects of family violence. We offer programs for both male and female perpetrators.
This group offers emotional support & therapeutic insight to parents that are going challenging coparenting interactions with their child's other parent. This group is for parents and caregivers wanting to successfully co-parent to reduce conflict, want to learn new life skills to manage their new life circumstance, and are concerned with the well-being of their children and how to create an environment of love & support. This group will help you learn more about how to communicate well, parental alienation and the affects that has on a child, self-care for parents and many other topics. Contact us today for co-parenting support.

Hosted by Latisha Taylor Ellis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAMS, FVIP, CGS
Group meets in Cumming, GA 30040
This group offers emotional support & therapeutic insight to parents that are going challenging coparenting interactions with their child's other parent. This group is for parents and caregivers wanting to successfully co-parent to reduce conflict, want to learn new life skills to manage their new life circumstance, and are concerned with the well-being of their children and how to create an environment of love & support. This group will help you learn more about how to communicate well, parental alienation and the affects that has on a child, self-care for parents and many other topics. Contact us today for co-parenting support.
Break-ups can be one of the most difficult transitions you will ever face. Joining an online break-up support group is about becoming part of a community so you don't feel so alone and isolated. This group will support you while you discuss and process the emotions and changes around this transition. Ideally, the group is full of individuals who are willing to give and receive support by honestly and respectfully relating their experiences, questions, and insights. The group can provide you with safety, camaraderie, resources, convenience, and experience you'll likely need to navigate the transition from booed up to single.

Hosted by Latisha Taylor Ellis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAMS, FVIP, CGS
Group meets in Cumming, GA 30040
Break-ups can be one of the most difficult transitions you will ever face. Joining an online break-up support group is about becoming part of a community so you don't feel so alone and isolated. This group will support you while you discuss and process the emotions and changes around this transition. Ideally, the group is full of individuals who are willing to give and receive support by honestly and respectfully relating their experiences, questions, and insights. The group can provide you with safety, camaraderie, resources, convenience, and experience you'll likely need to navigate the transition from booed up to single.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in 30040?
To find a support group in your area, start by entering your city, zip code, or the name of the group into the search bar at the top of the page. When searching, consider whether you prefer an in-person or virtual group. This can help you decide how broad your geographic search should be. If you are open to virtual groups, you might want to search by state instead of just your city, especially if there are limited options nearby.
Once you complete your search, you can use the filters to narrow the results by selecting specialties (such as grief, trauma, or eating disorders), therapeutic approaches, age groups, and other criteria to find a group that best fits your needs.
Once you complete your search, you can use the filters to narrow the results by selecting specialties (such as grief, trauma, or eating disorders), therapeutic approaches, age groups, and other criteria to find a group that best fits your needs.
How does group therapy work?
Group therapy is led by one or more trained therapists and provides a space where participants can process their experiences and learn from others facing similar challenges. Groups may focus on a specific issue—such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, or caregiving—or they may center around a particular therapeutic approach, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), social skill development, or Exposure Therapy. Some groups are also designed for specific populations, such as teens, veterans, or LGBTQ+ individuals.
It’s also important to distinguish group therapy from peer-led support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous. While both can offer valuable support, therapy groups are typically led by licensed professionals and follow a more structured format. Therapy groups often meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many peer support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
It’s also important to distinguish group therapy from peer-led support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous. While both can offer valuable support, therapy groups are typically led by licensed professionals and follow a more structured format. Therapy groups often meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many peer support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
What are the benefits of group therapy?
Group therapy offers several important benefits. It brings together people facing similar challenges—whether related to mental health, physical health, or life transitions—and creates a supportive environment where participants can exchange feedback, share experiences, and learn from one another. Hearing different perspectives can help individuals discover new coping strategies and practical tools they may not have encountered on their own. Sharing personal experiences, such as coping with a serious illness or navigating family struggles, can also reduce feelings of isolation and foster a sense of connection and understanding. In addition to emotional support, group members often gain useful, real-world advice from peers who have faced similar situations.
Group therapy is typically more affordable than individual therapy and, for certain conditions, can be equally effective. Many groups also include structured activities—such as guided journaling, cognitive-behavioral exercises, or role-playing—to help participants develop concrete skills they can apply in daily life.
Group therapy is typically more affordable than individual therapy and, for certain conditions, can be equally effective. Many groups also include structured activities—such as guided journaling, cognitive-behavioral exercises, or role-playing—to help participants develop concrete skills they can apply in daily life.
Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?
It is difficult to make a blanket statement about the effectiveness of support groups, as they vary widely in focus and the conditions they address. However, support groups can be highly valuable in helping individuals gain emotional support and achieve meaningful treatment outcomes. For certain conditions, such as substance use, research has shown that group therapy can be particularly effective—sometimes just as effective as individual therapy—in supporting long-term recovery.
Many professionals attribute the effectiveness of group therapy to the unique benefits of the group setting, which fosters peer-to-peer learning and a sense of connection through shared experiences. Group settings also offer accountability and encouragement from both facilitators and fellow participants, which helps sustain motivation and supports continued progress. These factors together play a key role in promoting the overall effectiveness of group therapy.
Many professionals attribute the effectiveness of group therapy to the unique benefits of the group setting, which fosters peer-to-peer learning and a sense of connection through shared experiences. Group settings also offer accountability and encouragement from both facilitators and fellow participants, which helps sustain motivation and supports continued progress. These factors together play a key role in promoting the overall effectiveness of group therapy.
How much does group therapy cost?
Group therapy is typically less expensive than individual therapy, with sessions typically costing between $50 and $75 each. In comparison, individual therapy can cost anywhere from $100 to $200 or more per session, even with insurance. Some therapists or organizations offer low-cost or free group therapy options, particularly through community centers or nonprofit organizations. In some cases, groups may require payment upfront for a set number of sessions, such as paying for six weekly sessions at the first meeting. However, many providers offer payment plans to help make participation more accessible if this upfront payment is required.
Does insurance cover group therapy?
As with individual therapy, insurance coverage for group therapy varies based on factors such as your specific insurance plan, the purpose of the group, your diagnosis, and whether the group provider is in-network. Many insurance plans cover group therapy sessions that address diagnosable mental health conditions, such as substance use disorders, anxiety, or depression.
However, groups that focus on topics not directly tied to a mental health diagnosis—such as parenting support or divorce recovery—are less likely to be covered. Because coverage can vary widely, it’s important to check with your insurance provider before joining a group to confirm whether the sessions will be covered and what out-of-pocket costs you may be responsible for.
However, groups that focus on topics not directly tied to a mental health diagnosis—such as parenting support or divorce recovery—are less likely to be covered. Because coverage can vary widely, it’s important to check with your insurance provider before joining a group to confirm whether the sessions will be covered and what out-of-pocket costs you may be responsible for.
How long does group therapy last?
The length of each group therapy session typically ranges from 45 minutes to two hours, depending on the therapy approach, the group’s goals, and how often the group meets. In some cases, group therapy is part of a larger treatment program, such as an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), where group sessions complement individual therapy and are scheduled as part of the program’s overall structure.
The duration of participation in a group also varies. Some groups are designed to be short-term, lasting anywhere from 6 to 24 weeks—for example, bereavement groups or skills-based groups like those using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Other groups may be longer-term, lasting a year or more, and some ongoing support groups meet indefinitely, allowing participants to stay as long as they find the group helpful.
The duration of participation in a group also varies. Some groups are designed to be short-term, lasting anywhere from 6 to 24 weeks—for example, bereavement groups or skills-based groups like those using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Other groups may be longer-term, lasting a year or more, and some ongoing support groups meet indefinitely, allowing participants to stay as long as they find the group helpful.
What are the limitations of support groups?
Support groups offer many benefits, but they also have certain limitations. Unlike therapy groups, many support groups do not provide formal therapeutic treatment and are not led by licensed mental health professionals. For individuals seeking clinical treatment for specific mental health diagnoses—such as depression, eating disorders, or substance use—individual therapy or group therapy led by a licensed professional may offer more personalized and specialized care.
The effectiveness of a support group also depends heavily on the group’s participants and the overall group dynamic. When members engage respectfully and offer constructive support, the group can foster valuable peer-to-peer learning. However, if certain participants dominate discussions, provide inaccurate advice, or create conflict, it can disrupt the group’s sense of safety and reduce its effectiveness. Confidentiality can also be harder to maintain in support groups, particularly in open groups where participants can join or leave at any time. With new members regularly entering the group, it can be more difficult to build and sustain a consistent sense of trust and privacy.
The effectiveness of a support group also depends heavily on the group’s participants and the overall group dynamic. When members engage respectfully and offer constructive support, the group can foster valuable peer-to-peer learning. However, if certain participants dominate discussions, provide inaccurate advice, or create conflict, it can disrupt the group’s sense of safety and reduce its effectiveness. Confidentiality can also be harder to maintain in support groups, particularly in open groups where participants can join or leave at any time. With new members regularly entering the group, it can be more difficult to build and sustain a consistent sense of trust and privacy.