Support Groups in Austin, TX
Anger Management
Hosted by James Allen Carter-Haith Jr
Psychologist, PhD, CART
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78752
Anti-Anxiety Group for adolescent males
Adolescence is a stressful time for both teenagers and their parents. Along with the many confusing physical and hormonal changes that accompany puberty, teens are becoming very independent. They are worrying more and more about their social standing and where ...
Hosted by Austin Trauma Therapy Center/ Diana Anzaldua
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, TCYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78745
Adolescence is a stressful time for both teenagers and their parents. Along with the many confusing physical and hormonal changes that accompany puberty, teens are becoming very independent. They are worrying more and more about their social standing and where ...
Tuesday Afternoon Interpersonal Process Group
If you have problems with relationships, self-esteem, communication, social anxiety, shame, loneliness, or isolation then this group might be for you. We work to understand your current behaviors and you learn to experiment with new ways of interacting with others. ...
Hosted by Dave Kaplowitz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78757
If you have problems with relationships, self-esteem, communication, social anxiety, shame, loneliness, or isolation then this group might be for you. We work to understand your current behaviors and you learn to experiment with new ways of interacting with others. ...
Online Relapse Prevention
Join with others to get support online. Best suited for those with recovery experience that are not in crisis at this time.
Hosted by Mary Jane Holland
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, ADC, LCDC, ASAT, NCAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78759
Join with others to get support online. Best suited for those with recovery experience that are not in crisis at this time.
Nurtured Heart Approach Workshops
I offer Nurtured Heart Approach® (NHA) workshops to groups of parents, teachers, or other mental health professionals. They can then put this empowering approach into practice with their children, students, or clients. The core principles of NHA include focusing and ...
Hosted by Ana T Irizarry
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78756
I offer Nurtured Heart Approach® (NHA) workshops to groups of parents, teachers, or other mental health professionals. They can then put this empowering approach into practice with their children, students, or clients. The core principles of NHA include focusing and ...
Teen/Pre Teen DBT Intensive Outpatient Group
This group offers an intensive approach to teaching Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills- these skills focus on Mindfulness, Relationship Effectiveness, Regulating Emotions & Distress Tolerance. As teens learn these skills they are able to navigate life in a more wise, healthy ...
Hosted by The Timothy Center
Treatment Center, PhD, LPC-S, CSAT-C2, PA-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78759
This group offers an intensive approach to teaching Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills- these skills focus on Mindfulness, Relationship Effectiveness, Regulating Emotions & Distress Tolerance. As teens learn these skills they are able to navigate life in a more wise, healthy ...
Empty Nest Support
Empty Nest? Feeling anxious, excited, sad, overwhelmed, or a sense of dread? You are not alone. Empty Nest Syndrome is the collection of symptoms including loneliness, sadness, and loss of purpose that some parents experience when their kids leave home. ...
Hosted by Dena Hutton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78746
Empty Nest? Feeling anxious, excited, sad, overwhelmed, or a sense of dread? You are not alone. Empty Nest Syndrome is the collection of symptoms including loneliness, sadness, and loss of purpose that some parents experience when their kids leave home. ...
Spirituality as Healthy Coping
These VIRTUAL group therapy sessions are held weekly for six weeks. The focus is on exploring your definition of spirituality and faith, defining your values, examining your purpose, identifying distortions in your thinking, and teaching you how to incorporate faith ...
Hosted by Rachel Hunter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 73301
These VIRTUAL group therapy sessions are held weekly for six weeks. The focus is on exploring your definition of spirituality and faith, defining your values, examining your purpose, identifying distortions in your thinking, and teaching you how to incorporate faith ...
Complex PTSD and dissociation support group
This group is a place for individuals who struggle with PTSD, CPTSD, and dissociation to come together for support and to learn some skills on how to manage overwhelming emotions, work on staying more present in their lives and seek ...
Hosted by Paige Loria
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78759
This group is a place for individuals who struggle with PTSD, CPTSD, and dissociation to come together for support and to learn some skills on how to manage overwhelming emotions, work on staying more present in their lives and seek ...
Women's Group- Healing after relationship trauma
This is an ongoing process group for women between 21-29 trying to recover from traumatic relationships. Bad experiences with members of your family, romantic partners, or friends can make it hard to feel safe trusting again. This group has been ...
Hosted by Edward Dreslinski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78735
This is an ongoing process group for women between 21-29 trying to recover from traumatic relationships. Bad experiences with members of your family, romantic partners, or friends can make it hard to feel safe trusting again. This group has been ...
Mixed Process Group (Now Forming!)
I can think of no better place to work on how you function with others than in Group therapy. Group members work on effective communication, learning about their relational needs and how to get them met, learning to play and ...
Hosted by Ryan Spencer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78746
I can think of no better place to work on how you function with others than in Group therapy. Group members work on effective communication, learning about their relational needs and how to get them met, learning to play and ...
Support Through Terminal Cancer
A virtual group offering a supportive forum for confronting the uncertainty of what will happen at the end of life. Areas of exploration will include anxiety, life review, legacy, relationships & communication, influence of spiritual/religious/cultu ral beliefs, and funeral/memorial planning. ...
Hosted by Deborah Dheva Liebman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78703
A virtual group offering a supportive forum for confronting the uncertainty of what will happen at the end of life. Areas of exploration will include anxiety, life review, legacy, relationships & communication, influence of spiritual/religious/cultu ral beliefs, and funeral/memorial planning. ...
2023 Summer Middle School Girls Group
This group is focused on the transition from elementary to middle school. Participants will connect with others, explore and process emotions, develop and practice social skills, and develop healthy coping skills for a new school year. The group will begin ...
Hosted by Rosalie Piedra
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78704
This group is focused on the transition from elementary to middle school. Participants will connect with others, explore and process emotions, develop and practice social skills, and develop healthy coping skills for a new school year. The group will begin ...
Intensive Outpatient Program (Austin IOP)
Your mental health is important to us and we want to help you with your recovery journey in Austin TX! Our structured IOP (intensive outpatient program) is meant to accommodate the many demands of establishing a life in recovery while ...
Hosted by South Meadows Recovery
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78728
Your mental health is important to us and we want to help you with your recovery journey in Austin TX! Our structured IOP (intensive outpatient program) is meant to accommodate the many demands of establishing a life in recovery while ...
The Daring Way
The Daring Way is a highly experiential methodology based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown.Designed for work with individuals, couples, families and work teams. It is facilitated in clinical, educational, and professional settings. During the process facilitators explore topcs ...
Hosted by Heather W. Outlaw
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78736
The Daring Way is a highly experiential methodology based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown.Designed for work with individuals, couples, families and work teams. It is facilitated in clinical, educational, and professional settings. During the process facilitators explore topcs ...
The Counseling Choice, PLLC
For more information visit: www.thecounselingchoice.c om Contact: cassia@thecounselingchoic e.com
Hosted by Cassia Helena
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CIT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78731
For more information visit: www.thecounselingchoice.c om Contact: cassia@thecounselingchoic e.com
Pre-Marital Counseling Sessions
We offer premarital counseling sessions to help couples increase awareness of their relationship strengths and growth areas, and build emotional skills and techniques to help create a strong foundation for a long and healthy marriage. We are certified providers through ...
Hosted by ATX Therapy Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78759
We offer premarital counseling sessions to help couples increase awareness of their relationship strengths and growth areas, and build emotional skills and techniques to help create a strong foundation for a long and healthy marriage. We are certified providers through ...
Wednesday Gay Men's Group
The group is open to gay and bisexual men who want to learn more about themselves and the ways in which they relate to others. Group topics include improving self-esteem, reducing shame, dating and relationship issues, understanding thoughts and expressing ...
Hosted by Jeff Lutes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, QTAP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78746
The group is open to gay and bisexual men who want to learn more about themselves and the ways in which they relate to others. Group topics include improving self-esteem, reducing shame, dating and relationship issues, understanding thoughts and expressing ...
Adult Classes Austin & Pflugerville
We have multiple adult evening classes Monday through Thursday starting times are as early as 6pm or as late as 7pm. We have adult daytime classes: Tuesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays at noon. Our Classes are 90 minutes long and you ...
Hosted by Austin DBT Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCSW, LPC, LMSW, LPCI, LCDC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78759
We have multiple adult evening classes Monday through Thursday starting times are as early as 6pm or as late as 7pm. We have adult daytime classes: Tuesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays at noon. Our Classes are 90 minutes long and you ...
Caring and Daring LCSW Supervision Group
Forming now: A clinical supervision group for LMSWs working toward their "C". This group is a good fit for LMSWs who are curious, caring, detailed, daring, and want to grow in both relational practice skills and neurobiology-informed techniques. My supervisees ...
Hosted by Jill Hokanson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78759
Forming now: A clinical supervision group for LMSWs working toward their "C". This group is a good fit for LMSWs who are curious, caring, detailed, daring, and want to grow in both relational practice skills and neurobiology-informed techniques. My supervisees ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Austin?
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.