Adult DBT Skills Group
This group will be held in a virtual format and cover the 4 modules of DBT: mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills are very helpful in navigating intense emotions, practicing healthy relationship dynamics, staying present in ...
Hosted by Carrie Mikulka
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPCMHSP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brentwood, TN 37027
This group will be held in a virtual format and cover the 4 modules of DBT: mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills are very helpful in navigating intense emotions, practicing healthy relationship dynamics, staying present in ...
Free Women's Eating Disorder Recovery Group
Come and find other like minded women to walk with you on your recovery journey.
Hosted by Beth Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, MHSP, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37203
Come and find other like minded women to walk with you on your recovery journey.
Online Adult DBT Skills Groups (Multiple)
PSYCHe PLLC offers multiple DBT Skills Groups: Mondays (5:00pm-6:30pm EST), Mondays (5pm-6:30pm CST), and Wednesdays (7pm-8:30pm EST). Duration: 90 minutes, once a week. Enrollment is open now! Covers skills to increase mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Groups ...
Hosted by Stephanie Hathcock Vaughn
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37215
PSYCHe PLLC offers multiple DBT Skills Groups: Mondays (5:00pm-6:30pm EST), Mondays (5pm-6:30pm CST), and Wednesdays (7pm-8:30pm EST). Duration: 90 minutes, once a week. Enrollment is open now! Covers skills to increase mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Groups ...
Online College Boot Camp Experience for Females
College Boot Camp is offered in the Fall and Spring Semesters for current female college students aged 18-25. It is a one hour/week, eight week long therapy group, designed to give students that extra confidence and motivation to help them ...
Hosted by Sharmen Rutherford
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, ICAADC, AADC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Johnson City, TN 37604
College Boot Camp is offered in the Fall and Spring Semesters for current female college students aged 18-25. It is a one hour/week, eight week long therapy group, designed to give students that extra confidence and motivation to help them ...
Survivors of Emotional Abuse (Online)
This group is designed to guide survivors of narcissistic abuse through a transformative journey of healing and growth. It combines psychological insights, emotional support, practical tools, and a range of holistic practices to facilitate deep and lasting change. Participants will ...
Hosted by Carol Omos Crawley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Farragut, TN 37934
This group is designed to guide survivors of narcissistic abuse through a transformative journey of healing and growth. It combines psychological insights, emotional support, practical tools, and a range of holistic practices to facilitate deep and lasting change. Participants will ...
On Your Mind Counseling, LLC
Hosted by Kevin Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37214
Elevate Moms
Elevate Moms is a wellness hub for moms of all ages and stages of motherhood. We offer counseling, coaching, and mentoring including financial, functional medicine, and parenting coaching. We are a collective of professionals and moms who want to offer ...
Hosted by Lauren Myers
Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP, CPA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brentwood, TN 37027
Elevate Moms is a wellness hub for moms of all ages and stages of motherhood. We offer counseling, coaching, and mentoring including financial, functional medicine, and parenting coaching. We are a collective of professionals and moms who want to offer ...
Preteen & Teen IOP groups are in person and online
An ideal group maximum is eight people. The teen groups in Kingsport are offering online groups three times a week M,T, Fr 430-730pm. Please call 423-269-8900 for additional information. Groups in Knoxville are in-person and are divided into ages 11-13, ...
Hosted by The Middle Path-DBT Intensive Outpatient-Ages 10+
Treatment Center, LCSW, LISW-CP, C-DBT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kingsport, TN 37664
An ideal group maximum is eight people. The teen groups in Kingsport are offering online groups three times a week M,T, Fr 430-730pm. Please call 423-269-8900 for additional information. Groups in Knoxville are in-person and are divided into ages 11-13, ...
Mindful Grieving
Journey alongside others for a 6-week interactive (closed) group focused on navigating the grief process. This group may take place in person or via a virtual platform and will take place at least quarterly.
Hosted by Mekel S. Harris
Psychologist, PhD, HSP, NCSP, PMH-C, CAGCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bartlett, TN 38134
Journey alongside others for a 6-week interactive (closed) group focused on navigating the grief process. This group may take place in person or via a virtual platform and will take place at least quarterly.
Loss of Parent Grief Processing
The early, anticipated, or unexpected loss of a parent is like a disease that invades every aspect of our lives. This small therapeutic group will create safety + space for sharing. Grief both disrupts everything and provides the opportunity to ...
Hosted by Elizabeth J. Burton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37203
The early, anticipated, or unexpected loss of a parent is like a disease that invades every aspect of our lives. This small therapeutic group will create safety + space for sharing. Grief both disrupts everything and provides the opportunity to ...
All At The Table
Tabletop Role Playing Games for teens (middle and high school) and young adults struggling with emotional issues and/or social interaction. Led by two licensed therapists.
Hosted by Josh M Chestnut
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Tabletop Role Playing Games for teens (middle and high school) and young adults struggling with emotional issues and/or social interaction. Led by two licensed therapists.
Male Sex Addiction/Brokenness Groups
The group is both process and teaching oriented, focusing on community-based accountability between members seeking recovery of sex addiction. This group is currently full but offering a wait list. Please contact with any questions or referrals.
Hosted by Isaac Monson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA-CMHC, NCC, MBA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chattanooga, TN 37411
The group is both process and teaching oriented, focusing on community-based accountability between members seeking recovery of sex addiction. This group is currently full but offering a wait list. Please contact with any questions or referrals.
Cultivating Resilience: Summer Teen Group Therapy
This group aims to empower teens in building a strong sense of self-worth and confidence through DBT, mindfulness, and art therapy based interventions. Teens will learn to tap into their inner strength and self-love. The group will learn skills how ...
Hosted by Shelby Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Knoxville, TN 37923
This group aims to empower teens in building a strong sense of self-worth and confidence through DBT, mindfulness, and art therapy based interventions. Teens will learn to tap into their inner strength and self-love. The group will learn skills how ...
Anxiety and Depression Processing Group
This group is for high school aged girls who struggle with anxiety and/ or depression symptoms. It is a space where they can engage in a community with the shared vulnerabilities and experiences with anxiety and depression.
Hosted by Connect Counseling Center, LLC - Mount Juliet, TN
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mount Juliet, TN 37122
This group is for high school aged girls who struggle with anxiety and/ or depression symptoms. It is a space where they can engage in a community with the shared vulnerabilities and experiences with anxiety and depression.
Peace & Purpose
This female adolescent girls' group is centered around God's plan, teaching girls how to focus on their own gifts from God as a means of juggling this world. The time spent will be strength-focused & support-based, allowing each girl to ...
Hosted by Feed your Soul
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Jackson, TN 38305
This female adolescent girls' group is centered around God's plan, teaching girls how to focus on their own gifts from God as a means of juggling this world. The time spent will be strength-focused & support-based, allowing each girl to ...
DBT Skills Group for Adolescents
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a treatment approach that focuses on teaching teens skills that lead to a more meaningful life. Recent research has shown DBT to be helpful to adolescents struggling with depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicidal behavior, drug use ...
Hosted by Arianne Brigner At Chattanooga Dbt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chattanooga, TN 37421
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a treatment approach that focuses on teaching teens skills that lead to a more meaningful life. Recent research has shown DBT to be helpful to adolescents struggling with depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicidal behavior, drug use ...
Core Emotions Group for Women
Relationships are hard, yet we are designed for relationship and long for emotional intimacy. Group involves coming together in a safe setting and with mutual purpose - to process life's struggles and examine our stories in order to ultimately heal ...
Hosted by Carla Ponciroli Babb
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, ACS, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brentwood, TN 37027
Relationships are hard, yet we are designed for relationship and long for emotional intimacy. Group involves coming together in a safe setting and with mutual purpose - to process life's struggles and examine our stories in order to ultimately heal ...
Reinvention Group
This group is very supportive and shows you that you are not alone in your struggle with mental health issues. We're very welcoming of any adult who would like to connect and learn coping skills to deal with everyday issues. ...
Hosted by Elizabeth Sellari
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, CHT, RM
Verified Verified
Group meets in Jackson, TN 38301
This group is very supportive and shows you that you are not alone in your struggle with mental health issues. We're very welcoming of any adult who would like to connect and learn coping skills to deal with everyday issues. ...
Licensure Supervision Group
This group meets the FIRST WEDNESDAY of the month, 9:30am-12:30pm. For more info, please email admin@TraumaTherapyNashvi lle.com or visit www.traumatherapynashvill e.com. This is a trauma-focused supervision group led by Melanie Reese, LMFT, CCTP.
Hosted by Trauma Therapy of Nashville
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37212
This group meets the FIRST WEDNESDAY of the month, 9:30am-12:30pm. For more info, please email admin@TraumaTherapyNashvi lle.com or visit www.traumatherapynashvill e.com. This is a trauma-focused supervision group led by Melanie Reese, LMFT, CCTP.
Healthcare Workers Support Group
An open, come-when-you-can group for those experiencing stress from their work in the healthcare field, particularly post-pandemic.
Hosted by Brooke Ann Lamb
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37204
An open, come-when-you-can group for those experiencing stress from their work in the healthcare field, particularly post-pandemic.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Tennessee?
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.