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 ...
Play Therapy Group- Elementary Aged Children
Children learn through play and discovery. The Gaia Elementary Group provides a safe therapeutic space for children to process inner feelings and learn coping skills as they share time with other children. Gaia Play Therapists will support and empower children ...
Hosted by Gaia Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Group meets in Decatur, GA 30032
Children learn through play and discovery. The Gaia Elementary Group provides a safe therapeutic space for children to process inner feelings and learn coping skills as they share time with other children. Gaia Play Therapists will support and empower children ...
Abundant Life Psychiatric Services, LLC
Hosted by Abundant Life Psychiatric Services, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN-RN, APRN, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mountain City, GA 30562
Breast Cancer Survivorship
Closed group for individuals currently or previously undergoing treatment for breast cancer. This group allows patients and survivors to safely and openly discuss and address the process, physical, emotional and spiritual challenges of dealing with breast cancer. This group will ...
Hosted by Access Counseling & Coaching
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, CAMSII
Verified Verified
Group meets in Peachtree City, GA 30269
Closed group for individuals currently or previously undergoing treatment for breast cancer. This group allows patients and survivors to safely and openly discuss and address the process, physical, emotional and spiritual challenges of dealing with breast cancer. This group will ...
Cookies and Conversation
This group explores the connection between food and relationships. There are two things we need in life; food and sex. Both can be fun and pleasurable and they can also cause distress. How many times have you gotten into a ...
Hosted by Courtney Geter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
Group meets in Decatur, GA 30033
This group explores the connection between food and relationships. There are two things we need in life; food and sex. Both can be fun and pleasurable and they can also cause distress. How many times have you gotten into a ...
Social Skills Groups
My colleagues and I offer Social Skills groups for ages 4 through young adult. We focus on skills such as teamwork, compromise, flexibility, conversation skills and coping with social anxiety. Groups typically meet once a week for one hour. Clients ...
My colleagues and I offer Social Skills groups for ages 4 through young adult. We focus on skills such as teamwork, compromise, flexibility, conversation skills and coping with social anxiety. Groups typically meet once a week for one hour. Clients ...
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
We facilitate an Intensive Outpatient Program for those struggling with addiction and mental health. We also provide group counseling for teens and adolescents struggling with anger and/or addiction
Hosted by Britt Parramore
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woodstock, GA 30188
We facilitate an Intensive Outpatient Program for those struggling with addiction and mental health. We also provide group counseling for teens and adolescents struggling with anger and/or addiction
American Lung Association - Freedom From Smoking
Hosted by Jane Robinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Monroe, GA 30655
Marriage Enrichment (Faith-based)
These faith-based marriage enrichment workshops meet once monthly in order to take their relationships to higher levels of care and communication. Limited to four couples per group in a spacious and safe environment. Call or email Tim if you're interested. ...
Hosted by Tim Bolen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Covington, GA 30014
These faith-based marriage enrichment workshops meet once monthly in order to take their relationships to higher levels of care and communication. Limited to four couples per group in a spacious and safe environment. Call or email Tim if you're interested. ...
Transitions: Interpersonal Psychotherapy Group
A group based on working along with others to discover alternatives to maladaptive ways of managing stress, resolving conflicts, communication. We work to become aware and then discover how to 'un-do' triggers that lead to undo stress and anxiety, promoting ...
Hosted by Kenneth C. Frontman, Ph.D., PC
Psychologist, PhD, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Alpharetta, GA 30005
A group based on working along with others to discover alternatives to maladaptive ways of managing stress, resolving conflicts, communication. We work to become aware and then discover how to 'un-do' triggers that lead to undo stress and anxiety, promoting ...
ASAM Level-I
Our ASAM Level-I Program provides skilled treatment services
that include motivational enhancement, brief intervention and cognitive-behavioral therapy in addition to psycho-educational groups one to three times per week (3-9 hours) for a minimum of 17 to 52 weeks.
Our groups are ...
Hosted by Rocio Del Milagro Woody
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MAC, NCAC-II, CCS, CFVIP, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30340
Our ASAM Level-I Program provides skilled treatment services
that include motivational enhancement, brief intervention and cognitive-behavioral therapy in addition to psycho-educational groups one to three times per week (3-9 hours) for a minimum of 17 to 52 weeks.
Our groups are ...
Black Men Thriving
This group's focus will center on the overall mental wellness of Black men. This is an introductory group to mental health and should be used a starting point for men who are seeking to understand their brain health as it ...
Hosted by Beach Stone Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tucker, GA 30084
This group's focus will center on the overall mental wellness of Black men. This is an introductory group to mental health and should be used a starting point for men who are seeking to understand their brain health as it ...
Women's Stress & Depression
Identifying and managing the signs and symptoms of depression and stress in you and the ones you love.
Hosted by Constance L. Cromartie Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, EdS, NCC, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Roswell, GA 30076
Identifying and managing the signs and symptoms of depression and stress in you and the ones you love.
Transformed Living Counseling Services
Single sole proprietorship private practice which focuses on trauma as a specialty.
Hosted by Charlene Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Columbus, GA 31904
Single sole proprietorship private practice which focuses on trauma as a specialty.
Teen Recovery
This is a recovery SUPPORT group only for teens for any addictive behavior--vape, THC pens, marijuana, social media, gaming, shopping, and more.
Hosted by Genna Marie Morris
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, MATS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Peachtree City, GA 30269
This is a recovery SUPPORT group only for teens for any addictive behavior--vape, THC pens, marijuana, social media, gaming, shopping, and more.
Couples Keeping It Real!
Couples have the opportunities to engage in healthy open and honest dialogue about the various seasons and stages of a marriage; how to effortlessly overcome martial obstacles, strengthen emotional and physical connenctions, understand his or her love lanuage ( what ...
Hosted by Ratima Guest-Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS, PPS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Roswell, GA 30076
Couples have the opportunities to engage in healthy open and honest dialogue about the various seasons and stages of a marriage; how to effortlessly overcome martial obstacles, strengthen emotional and physical connenctions, understand his or her love lanuage ( what ...
Deployment Support Group for Military Spouses
The excitement and anxiety of homecoming... the worry and stress of saying goodbye... and all the messy parts in between! This group is FLEXIBLE and FREE! Come on the weeks you're able to, there is no commitment to attend every ...
Hosted by Serenity Counseling Group, LLC
Counselor, EdD, LPCC-S, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Valdosta, GA 31602
The excitement and anxiety of homecoming... the worry and stress of saying goodbye... and all the messy parts in between! This group is FLEXIBLE and FREE! Come on the weeks you're able to, there is no commitment to attend every ...
Gay Men Over 40 Interpersonal Process Group
Cultivate a safe, supportive and educational environment for gay men over 40 to address concerns such as discrimination, loneliness, stigmatization, aging, isolation, insecurity, grief and loss. Over the course of 8 weeks, group members will strengthen their access to inner ...
Hosted by Chris Dorsey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MBA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Decatur, GA 30030
Cultivate a safe, supportive and educational environment for gay men over 40 to address concerns such as discrimination, loneliness, stigmatization, aging, isolation, insecurity, grief and loss. Over the course of 8 weeks, group members will strengthen their access to inner ...
Relationship Enrichment Seminar
Relationship Enrichment Seminar based on the Gottman Institute’s “Principles that Make Relationships Work” April 14th 2024 from 12pm-4pm, this is a one day, four (4) hour workshop at Thrive in the Etowah Mill in Canton. The seminar is open to ...
Hosted by Canton Counseling- Derek Struchtemeyer, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Canton, GA 30114
Relationship Enrichment Seminar based on the Gottman Institute’s “Principles that Make Relationships Work” April 14th 2024 from 12pm-4pm, this is a one day, four (4) hour workshop at Thrive in the Etowah Mill in Canton. The seminar is open to ...
Queering DBT
An 8-week that focuses on an DBT skills for neurodivergent & LGBTQ folks. We will review key concepts of DBT and review a few skills for each module.
Hosted by Amber Robinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Decatur, GA 30030
An 8-week that focuses on an DBT skills for neurodivergent & LGBTQ folks. We will review key concepts of DBT and review a few skills for each module.
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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.