Teen Anger Management
Is anger getting the best of your teen? Is anger destroying your home? Do you want to help your teen control their anger? Enroll your teen in our 6 week Anger Management Group. This group will help your teen get ...
Hosted by Behavioral Health Associates of Georgia, LLC.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CPCS, CCTP, CNC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fayetteville, GA 30214
Is anger getting the best of your teen? Is anger destroying your home? Do you want to help your teen control their anger? Enroll your teen in our 6 week Anger Management Group. This group will help your teen get ...
Anger Management and Parenting
Groups are comprised of psycho-educational and skills development which teaches individuals how to respond in an appropriate manner by learning and implementing tools and techniques that teaches assertive communication.
Hosted by Ericka L Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MFT, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Jonesboro, GA 30236
Groups are comprised of psycho-educational and skills development which teaches individuals how to respond in an appropriate manner by learning and implementing tools and techniques that teaches assertive communication.
The RAFTR Adoption Support Group
This group is designed to provide support for teens, young adults and mature adults who have experienced the adoption process and are in need of a place to feel they belong. Sign up today by sending an email to me ...
Hosted by LaKiesha Hampton Mitchell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Union City, GA 30291
This group is designed to provide support for teens, young adults and mature adults who have experienced the adoption process and are in need of a place to feel they belong. Sign up today by sending an email to me ...
Total Life Care Counseling
Private practice
Hosted by Rene Ely, LMFT, Total Life Care Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30345
Private practice
Emotional Intelligence group for children and teen
My Emotional Intelligence group for children and teens has three goals. To help group members identify triggers to their emotions, to help group members learn and develop coping skills to manage emotions. To practice coping skills through a dynamic and ...
Hosted by Alfredo Morales Celedon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lilburn, GA 30047
My Emotional Intelligence group for children and teens has three goals. To help group members identify triggers to their emotions, to help group members learn and develop coping skills to manage emotions. To practice coping skills through a dynamic and ...
Parenting ADHD child
Parent Training for parents of children diagnosed with ADHD. Psycho-education about ADHD, enhancing the parent/child relationship by reducing negative stressful interaction with child, reducing problem behaviors and producing a healthy family unit.
Hosted by Purposely Designed Life Psychotherapy & Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, DCC, LPC, RPT, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30346
Parent Training for parents of children diagnosed with ADHD. Psycho-education about ADHD, enhancing the parent/child relationship by reducing negative stressful interaction with child, reducing problem behaviors and producing a healthy family unit.
Betrayal Trauma Support
Spouses of Addicts Rebuilding and Healing - Spouses groups are a vital part of Capstone Intimacy and Sexual Recovery. Upon discovery of sexual addiction, spouses develop many trauma symptoms. It is an overwhelming feeling of grief and pain. Spouses of ...
Hosted by Lori Rader-Jacobs
Counselor, MACMHC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30338
Spouses of Addicts Rebuilding and Healing - Spouses groups are a vital part of Capstone Intimacy and Sexual Recovery. Upon discovery of sexual addiction, spouses develop many trauma symptoms. It is an overwhelming feeling of grief and pain. Spouses of ...
Parents of Children with Exceptional Needs
Parents who parent children with exceptional needs are provided a space for support and connection. Perspectives is launching a parent group in July 2023 to promote emotional and social connection for parents who may experience isolation and additional strains when ...
Hosted by Perspectives Psychological Resources, LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in East Point, GA 30344
Parents who parent children with exceptional needs are provided a space for support and connection. Perspectives is launching a parent group in July 2023 to promote emotional and social connection for parents who may experience isolation and additional strains when ...
Parenting support group
One of the hardest, and most isolating, jobs in the world, parenting can be a roller coaster of highs and lows. This group is about falling in love with parenting, sharing doubts, joys, accomplishments, fears, and failures (we all have ...
Hosted by Mandy Michelle Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Loganville, GA 30052
One of the hardest, and most isolating, jobs in the world, parenting can be a roller coaster of highs and lows. This group is about falling in love with parenting, sharing doubts, joys, accomplishments, fears, and failures (we all have ...
Anger Management Group
Eight (8) week anger management classes.To sign up for the group go to www.kkcounseling.solution s and send contact information to be registered for the class. Seats are limited and assigned on a first come first serve base.
Hosted by K & K Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, EdS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Jonesboro, GA 30238
Eight (8) week anger management classes.To sign up for the group go to www.kkcounseling.solution s and send contact information to be registered for the class. Seats are limited and assigned on a first come first serve base.
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Training
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a training group (seminar) that teaches Mindfulness meditation and it's application to everyday life experiences and mental attitudes.
This experiential group will encourage the development of formal and informal Mindfulness practices as a means ...
Hosted by Mark Dannenfelser
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MPS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30329
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a training group (seminar) that teaches Mindfulness meditation and it's application to everyday life experiences and mental attitudes.
This experiential group will encourage the development of formal and informal Mindfulness practices as a means ...
Parental Hurt Process Group
The Parental Hurt process group is a safe space to share, heal, and learn how to navigate parental hurt (narcissistic parents, absent parents, etc.) and difficult family relationships. The next group will start on February 19th - March 25th 2024 ...
Hosted by Ronda Monroe
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30324
The Parental Hurt process group is a safe space to share, heal, and learn how to navigate parental hurt (narcissistic parents, absent parents, etc.) and difficult family relationships. The next group will start on February 19th - March 25th 2024 ...
Black Women's Health and Wellness: Mindfulness
(1/10/24 & 1/17/24) We will gather twice virtually via Zoom to discuss the practice of mindfulness meditation & mindfulness in everyday life. Mindfulness is the awareness of the present moment, moment to moment, without judgement. Mindfulness allows us to show ...
Hosted by Dominique Harmon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30309
(1/10/24 & 1/17/24) We will gather twice virtually via Zoom to discuss the practice of mindfulness meditation & mindfulness in everyday life. Mindfulness is the awareness of the present moment, moment to moment, without judgement. Mindfulness allows us to show ...
Radiant Life Counseling Group
Hosted by Victoria Taylor Eades
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, APC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30339
Celebrate Recovery Canton, Woodstock, Holly Spring
FREE. This 25+year old Christian 12-Step Program is for anyone with hurts, habits and hang-ups. Not just for people with substance abuse, but for problems with depression, anxiety, anger, eating disorders, unhealthy behaviors (like cutting), and any addiction such as ...
Hosted by Penny Haynes
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADC II, CAMS I
Verified Verified
Group meets in Canton, GA 30114
FREE. This 25+year old Christian 12-Step Program is for anyone with hurts, habits and hang-ups. Not just for people with substance abuse, but for problems with depression, anxiety, anger, eating disorders, unhealthy behaviors (like cutting), and any addiction such as ...
For Spouses After an Affair
This group aids spouses in the journey toward healing and personal recovery after an affair. Participants are aided through loss, grief, making meaning, toward hope.
Hosted by Kimberly Bishop
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Columbus, GA 31904
This group aids spouses in the journey toward healing and personal recovery after an affair. Participants are aided through loss, grief, making meaning, toward hope.
Women's Trauma Group
This group is focused on creating a safe environment for women to process their trauma, and get feedback from others who have experienced similar feelings. The goal is to create a safe environment and create connection with others, and start ...
Hosted by Carrie Gensler
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP, CPCS, NBCCH
Verified Verified
Group meets in Smyrna, GA 30080
This group is focused on creating a safe environment for women to process their trauma, and get feedback from others who have experienced similar feelings. The goal is to create a safe environment and create connection with others, and start ...
Trans Colorful Support Group
The emerging awareness of the transgender human experience, coupled with societal bias and lack of understanding, many young people suffer on a daily basis to simply exist in their own skin. The political temperature, laws and access to medical interventions ...
Hosted by Elizabeth Snelgrove Arauz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Marietta, GA 30064
The emerging awareness of the transgender human experience, coupled with societal bias and lack of understanding, many young people suffer on a daily basis to simply exist in their own skin. The political temperature, laws and access to medical interventions ...
Marriage Bootcamp
This is a marriage workshop class that will take place 4x annually invovling tough topics such as sex, finances, children, and religion.
Hosted by Still I Rise, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LAMFCT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kennesaw, GA 30144
This is a marriage workshop class that will take place 4x annually invovling tough topics such as sex, finances, children, and religion.
Sebastien's Castle ASD Family Support Group
Sebastien's Castle is an ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Family Support Group. The group is an emotional support and psychoeducational group for families and caregivers of people who are on the Spectrum of Autism as well as other disabilities. Sebastien's Castle ...
Hosted by Interlinked Counseling & Consulting
MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Conyers, GA 30094
Sebastien's Castle is an ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Family Support Group. The group is an emotional support and psychoeducational group for families and caregivers of people who are on the Spectrum of Autism as well as other disabilities. Sebastien's Castle ...
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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.