Early Recovery and Relapse Prevention
This group focuses on illicit substance and alcohol abuse. It address various aspects of substance abuse, challenges, and it can help individuals in early recovery to achieve and maintain abstinence. The treatment includes 12 weekly group sessions. IDDT Stages of ...
Hosted by Vanessa Stapleton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC , NCC, MAC, CADCII, SAP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Jonesboro, GA 30236
This group focuses on illicit substance and alcohol abuse. It address various aspects of substance abuse, challenges, and it can help individuals in early recovery to achieve and maintain abstinence. The treatment includes 12 weekly group sessions. IDDT Stages of ...
Sexual Compulsivity TASK Groups
TASK Groups, based on the 30-Task Model developed by Patrick Carnes, Ph.D., a leading researcher in the field of sex addiction, are designed to accomplish targeted therapy goals and address specific stages of the recovery process. Our groups are a ...
Hosted by Resolve Strategies, Inc.
LPC , MAC, CPCS, ACS, CSAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Savannah, GA 31406
TASK Groups, based on the 30-Task Model developed by Patrick Carnes, Ph.D., a leading researcher in the field of sex addiction, are designed to accomplish targeted therapy goals and address specific stages of the recovery process. Our groups are a ...
Surviving Your Narcissist
SYN is a group for those who are in or are recovering from relationships with Narcissistic Personality Disordered persons. This is a psychoeducational / process group. Group members can learn the NPD's methods and tactics, how to predict behaviors, and ...
Hosted by Edward Parks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Savannah, GA 31405
SYN is a group for those who are in or are recovering from relationships with Narcissistic Personality Disordered persons. This is a psychoeducational / process group. Group members can learn the NPD's methods and tactics, how to predict behaviors, and ...
We Are Relationship Cultivators
A Prepare/Enrich Couple Assessment and Skill Building Coaching Program. This is an 8-week coaching program for committed, engaged or married couples customized based upon identified areas of focus determined by the self-administered Prepare/Enrich relationship inventory. PREPARE/ENRICH is the leading relationship ...
Hosted by Oasis of Serenity Counseling & Consulting Svcs
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Peachtree City, GA 30269
A Prepare/Enrich Couple Assessment and Skill Building Coaching Program. This is an 8-week coaching program for committed, engaged or married couples customized based upon identified areas of focus determined by the self-administered Prepare/Enrich relationship inventory. PREPARE/ENRICH is the leading relationship ...
Brenda Jean-Baptiste, MA, LPC
Understanding that there has been a shift in your mental health is the first step for your journey into self-discovery. I am happy that you have chosen to take a deeper look into your life, you are experiencing extreme bravery. ...
Hosted by Coping & Healing Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Dunwoody, GA 30338
Understanding that there has been a shift in your mental health is the first step for your journey into self-discovery. I am happy that you have chosen to take a deeper look into your life, you are experiencing extreme bravery. ...
Clinical Supervision
2-hour supervision group available the second Saturday of each month. All groups are led by Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS) located in Smyrna Georgia just outside of Atlanta. Gain insight from CPCS with specific training in substance abuse and multicultural ...
Hosted by Rayvene Whatley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30339
2-hour supervision group available the second Saturday of each month. All groups are led by Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS) located in Smyrna Georgia just outside of Atlanta. Gain insight from CPCS with specific training in substance abuse and multicultural ...
Do I Stay? Do I Go? I Don't Know...
This unique coaching experience will provide support for women struggling in marriage and contemplating divorce through counseling and legal guidance for participants. Season for Change Counseling's Aprell Taylor, LPC is teaming up with Law for Love’s Sherlyn Selassie, Attorney at ...
Hosted by Aprell Hamilton Taylor
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chamblee, GA 30341
This unique coaching experience will provide support for women struggling in marriage and contemplating divorce through counseling and legal guidance for participants. Season for Change Counseling's Aprell Taylor, LPC is teaming up with Law for Love’s Sherlyn Selassie, Attorney at ...
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome & Hypermobility Support
Free support group for GA EDSers to connect and support each other. Call to learn more.
Hosted by Melissa Dickinson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30317
Free support group for GA EDSers to connect and support each other. Call to learn more.
New and Expecting Dads Group
Want to feel confident in your new role as a Father? Through group compassion and individual curiosity, members will learn to better navigate through the unknowns and distress of fatherhood allowing them to enjoy their new role and become the ...
Want to feel confident in your new role as a Father? Through group compassion and individual curiosity, members will learn to better navigate through the unknowns and distress of fatherhood allowing them to enjoy their new role and become the ...
After The Storm (Current Group is Full)
This group provides a safe space for women who are recently out of a long-term relationship that was unfulfilling, limiting, or wounding. In this group we will practice honoring the pain as a way of releasing its hold on us. ...
Hosted by Jessi Heneghan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30307
This group provides a safe space for women who are recently out of a long-term relationship that was unfulfilling, limiting, or wounding. In this group we will practice honoring the pain as a way of releasing its hold on us. ...
Expressive Arts Grief Group
Join a community of individuals walking along the journey of grief. This space will include psychoeducation, processing, and a variety of creative outlets (art, music, dance, drama, and writing) for individuals to reveal truth and acceptance around the many expressions ...
Join a community of individuals walking along the journey of grief. This space will include psychoeducation, processing, and a variety of creative outlets (art, music, dance, drama, and writing) for individuals to reveal truth and acceptance around the many expressions ...
Better ME
New Virtual group starting this fall. We will be meeting once a month, the fee is $20
Hosted by Jo Ann Atkins Christian Counselor And Therapist
Pastoral Counselor, BA, MA, MS, DMin
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mableton, GA 30126
New Virtual group starting this fall. We will be meeting once a month, the fee is $20
Clinical Supervision
My goal is to promote and help you develop your clinical skills. In addition, reviewing cases, identifying your therapeutic approach, providing resources and offering you support during the supervision process is significant. I have experience in working with DFCS, schools/daycare ...
Hosted by Sherrie Sperling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woodstock, GA 30188
My goal is to promote and help you develop your clinical skills. In addition, reviewing cases, identifying your therapeutic approach, providing resources and offering you support during the supervision process is significant. I have experience in working with DFCS, schools/daycare ...
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
This is a therapy group that is a team approach utilizing the Psychologist, Equine Specialist, and the horses. It is solution-focused and assists in identifying and resolving personal issues. The group varies from 1-6 persons.
This is a therapy group that is a team approach utilizing the Psychologist, Equine Specialist, and the horses. It is solution-focused and assists in identifying and resolving personal issues. The group varies from 1-6 persons.
Chronic Pain Support: Welcome to The Waiting Room
Are you feeling trapped in the waiting room of chronic pain or illness, isolated and alone? Find comfort and understanding by joining a group of supporters. Lets embrace a space where empathy thrives and together we will wait with compassion, ...
Are you feeling trapped in the waiting room of chronic pain or illness, isolated and alone? Find comfort and understanding by joining a group of supporters. Lets embrace a space where empathy thrives and together we will wait with compassion, ...
Thrive Tribe: Social Skils & Goal Achievement
Do you have a big dream you want to work towards, or just want to achieve more independence? If so, you have found yourself in the right place! Join this 18 week journey to help you set small steps in ...
Hosted by Kassie Love
Pre-Licensed Professional, Kassie Love, MMFT, MPH
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30309
Do you have a big dream you want to work towards, or just want to achieve more independence? If so, you have found yourself in the right place! Join this 18 week journey to help you set small steps in ...
Disturbing The Peace
An anger management group that satisfies conditions for most court-orders. ‘Disturbing The Peace’ is facilitated by a licensed professional counselor and certified anger management specialist. The facilitator uses the Choice-Based Anger Control model for this group. ASAM Level I class ...
Hosted by Christopher Freeman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30345
An anger management group that satisfies conditions for most court-orders. ‘Disturbing The Peace’ is facilitated by a licensed professional counselor and certified anger management specialist. The facilitator uses the Choice-Based Anger Control model for this group. ASAM Level I class ...
Middle School DBT Skills Group
The DBT Skills Group for Middle School Students is appropriate for 12-14 year olds that may struggle with self-injurious behaviors, self-esteem, impulsivity, managing emotions, and relationship difficulties. This will be an on-going group that will adhere to protocol put forth ...
Hosted by Liza Reed
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30338
The DBT Skills Group for Middle School Students is appropriate for 12-14 year olds that may struggle with self-injurious behaviors, self-esteem, impulsivity, managing emotions, and relationship difficulties. This will be an on-going group that will adhere to protocol put forth ...
Interpersonal Group Psychotherapy
Group psychotherapy is only helpful if it addresses and changes the ineffective, ingrained patterns of our relationships and the way we relate to others. A properly conducted group allows for the creation of a person’s social microcosm, where the patterns ...
Hosted by Philip J Flores
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP, CGP, FAGPA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30328
Group psychotherapy is only helpful if it addresses and changes the ineffective, ingrained patterns of our relationships and the way we relate to others. A properly conducted group allows for the creation of a person’s social microcosm, where the patterns ...
SAP Evaluation
SAP Evaluations are crucial to any DOT Return to Duty Process. These types of evaluations can only be conducted by Substance Abuse Professionals who make recommendations for employees who have violated department of transportation drug and alcohol regulations.
Hosted by Jacques Khorozian
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, SAP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Marietta, GA 30067
SAP Evaluations are crucial to any DOT Return to Duty Process. These types of evaluations can only be conducted by Substance Abuse Professionals who make recommendations for employees who have violated department of transportation drug and alcohol regulations.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Georgia?
Search for nearby support groups by inputting your city, zip code, or the name of the group into the search bar. From there, you can filter to find a group that suits your needs, whether you are looking for support for a teenager, a group that focuses on a specific issue, such as depression, or a particular program type, such as one geared toward developing social skills. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
How does group therapy work?
Therapy groups are led by one or more therapists and serve to help people process their experiences and learn from others who understand their challenges firsthand. They can be based on a specific issue, such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, and caregiving. They can involve a specific type of program or therapy, such as a social skills group or CBT group. They can also be specific to a particular population or community, such as teens or LGBTQ.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
What are the benefits of group therapy?
Support groups help connect people with shared challenges or physical and mental health conditions. In a group setting, participants can receive support and feedback from peers and can acquire new skills, strategies and perspectives by listening to one another. Discussing your experience with someone who also has a cancer diagnosis, or whose son also struggles with addiction, for example, can help you feel less alone, reduce distress, find empathy and connection, and learn practical or medical information that has helped others. Group therapy can also be a more affordable option than individual therapy and just as effective.
Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?
Support groups can be deeply valuable for both emotional support and/or treatment outcomes. It’s difficult to make a blanket statement on efficacy due to the many different types of support groups and conditions treated, but group therapy has been found to be just as effective as individual therapy in establishing long-term abstinence for conditions such as substance abuse, addiction and alcohol abuse.
How much does group therapy cost?
Group counseling is typically less expensive than individual counseling, with each session costing on average between $60 to $75. Meanwhile, individual therapy sessions can run anywhere from $100 to $200 and up, even after insurance. It is possible to find low-cost group therapy options and many therapists offer group sessions free of charge.
Does insurance cover group therapy?
As with individual therapy, many insurance companies do offer coverage for group therapy sessions. However, the coverage varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider. Individuals are encouraged to check with their insurance providers to verify coverage.
How long does group therapy last?
The length of a support group session is often one hour but can fall anywhere between 45 minutes and two hours. The amount of time that people remain in a support group varies based on their specific needs and goals and the type of therapy. Some individuals may seek a shorter-term group, such as a bereavement group, that may last between six and 20 weeks. Some may seek a longer-term group that lasts for a year or indefinitely.
What are the limitations of support groups?
Support groups have many benefits, but there are a few limitations as well. Support groups do not constitute formal therapeutic or medical treatment, and are not run by licensed mental health professionals, so some people may opt for group therapy or individual therapy instead. Additionally, support groups can depend on the other participants, so a disruptive individual has the potential to mar the group dynamic, and the anecdotal information shared may sometimes be unhelpful or inaccurate. Because it is a group setting, confidentiality can be more difficult to guard and participants receive less personalized attention than they would in an individual therapy session.