Teen process and hiking group
This group meets once a week for 14 weeks to process what’s happening in our lives and also learn new skills to deal with anxiety, stress, depression, family, etc. Once a month we will also go out on a hike ...
Hosted by Daniel J Walters
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Alpharetta, GA 30022
This group meets once a week for 14 weeks to process what’s happening in our lives and also learn new skills to deal with anxiety, stress, depression, family, etc. Once a month we will also go out on a hike ...
Trans Family Support Group on Zoom
TransFam Support Group on Zoom is a support group for transgender, non-binary, gender queer, gender questioning folks. It is a safe and gender affirming space for us to be ourselves in and to share about our life experiences and gender ...
Hosted by James T. Dowling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Savannah, GA 31401
TransFam Support Group on Zoom is a support group for transgender, non-binary, gender queer, gender questioning folks. It is a safe and gender affirming space for us to be ourselves in and to share about our life experiences and gender ...
Firm Foundations Counseling and Consulting, LLC
At Firm Foundations Counseling and Consulting we take pride in providing quality counseling services to the individuals and families we serve. Whether you attend sessions virtually or in person at our Duluth, GA office, we are committed to helping you ...
Hosted by Firm Foundations Counseling and Consulting, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Duluth, GA 30096
At Firm Foundations Counseling and Consulting we take pride in providing quality counseling services to the individuals and families we serve. Whether you attend sessions virtually or in person at our Duluth, GA office, we are committed to helping you ...
Sexual Compulsivity Track
Because of the ease of access to explicit media and the potency of today's pornography, many parents are faced with the difficult and uncomfortable task of addressing pornography use and sexual behavior problems by their children. Research suggests that most ...
Hosted by Star Guides Wilderness
Treatment Center, LCSW
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Macon, GA 31210
Because of the ease of access to explicit media and the potency of today's pornography, many parents are faced with the difficult and uncomfortable task of addressing pornography use and sexual behavior problems by their children. Research suggests that most ...
DBT Skills Training Class for Adults
Come join us - we're building lives worth living! Adherent DBT Skills Training Class co-led by 2 therapists, one who is intensively trained in DBT. 1.5 hour class, covering Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Both therapists attend ...
Hosted by Cobb Dbt & Cbt Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Marietta, GA 30064
Come join us - we're building lives worth living! Adherent DBT Skills Training Class co-led by 2 therapists, one who is intensively trained in DBT. 1.5 hour class, covering Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Both therapists attend ...
Anger Managment Group
Hosted by Dr. Tara M Tanksley Stallings
MAPC, MCCLC, BCMHC, DPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Augusta, GA 30909
Sistahs Strengthening Sistahs - JOIN US
A place to come, feel supported, have others listen to you and to be held accountable. Walking the journey of life with others often encourages growth - there's a place for you.
Hosted by M. Queen Bailey Lcsw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EAP-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Smyrna, GA 30080
A place to come, feel supported, have others listen to you and to be held accountable. Walking the journey of life with others often encourages growth - there's a place for you.
Adult Co-Ed DBT Skills Group
This co-ed adult skills group meets weekly in our Buckhead office, where you will learn valuable tools from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Our sessions cover all four modules of DBT: Distress Tolerance Skills, Emotion Regulation Skills, Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills, and ...
Hosted by Jahna Shiovitz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30305
This co-ed adult skills group meets weekly in our Buckhead office, where you will learn valuable tools from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Our sessions cover all four modules of DBT: Distress Tolerance Skills, Emotion Regulation Skills, Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills, and ...
I Choose To Heal Group for Black Women
This group is specifically designed for Black women to process shared experiences and engaged in shared healing as a community. A detailed description of the group is located on our website at www.chooseweare.com.
This group is specifically designed for Black women to process shared experiences and engaged in shared healing as a community. A detailed description of the group is located on our website at www.chooseweare.com.
BRAVE Women Anxiety Processing Group
Brave: Building Resilience, Alleviating Anxiety, Valuing Empowerment. Blending Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques, empower yourself with practical skills to manage anxiety and enhance overall well-being.
Hosted by Erin Bennett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MSW, BS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30308
Brave: Building Resilience, Alleviating Anxiety, Valuing Empowerment. Blending Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques, empower yourself with practical skills to manage anxiety and enhance overall well-being.
Radiant Life Counseling Group
Hosted by Victoria Taylor Eades
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, APC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30339
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Group
Together we will work in a group format to learn how to more effectively cope with challenging thoughts and feelings, relationship difficulties, addictive behaviors, and learn more effective ways to handle negative emotions. This is a skills oriented group, meaning ...
Hosted by Dr. Hanna Cespedes
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Macon, GA 31204
Together we will work in a group format to learn how to more effectively cope with challenging thoughts and feelings, relationship difficulties, addictive behaviors, and learn more effective ways to handle negative emotions. This is a skills oriented group, meaning ...
Professional Consultation Group
This group is for licensed therapist seeking to consult with other therapists to sharpen clinical skills, get support for self as therapist issues, get case & business development feedback from other practitioners, increase self care & professional competency, break professional ...
Hosted by Deana Riley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Peachtree City, GA 30269
This group is for licensed therapist seeking to consult with other therapists to sharpen clinical skills, get support for self as therapist issues, get case & business development feedback from other practitioners, increase self care & professional competency, break professional ...
Summer Camp 2023
Therapeutic Summer Camp for ages 3-13. Children need to be potty trained and have no serious medical issues. This camp is to help bring emotional awareness and social skills to this age group. Please call 770-863-8810 for any questions.
Hosted by Nina M Carter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MSM, MCLC, MA, DBA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Loganville, GA 30052
Therapeutic Summer Camp for ages 3-13. Children need to be potty trained and have no serious medical issues. This camp is to help bring emotional awareness and social skills to this age group. Please call 770-863-8810 for any questions.
Relational Trauma Group
A wounded soul is known for its dysfunctional cycles, uncontrolled emotions, and damaging mindsets. We are here to go deep, to dive into conversations about inner healing and transformation, to discover what is preventing us from being made WHOLE and ...
Hosted by Dr. Teneka G Miles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LCSW, CCTP, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Group meets in Savannah, GA 31405
A wounded soul is known for its dysfunctional cycles, uncontrolled emotions, and damaging mindsets. We are here to go deep, to dive into conversations about inner healing and transformation, to discover what is preventing us from being made WHOLE and ...
Anger Management
Hosted by Khaliliah Smith
Counselor, LAPC, MS, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Conyers, GA 30012
Become the Best Version of You!
This group will help you evaluate destructive behaviors leading to self-sabotaging personal and professional relationships. Are you ready to become somebody else, prime yourself, believe in yourself, and shift your focus on boosting your self-confidence and becoming the best version ...
This group will help you evaluate destructive behaviors leading to self-sabotaging personal and professional relationships. Are you ready to become somebody else, prime yourself, believe in yourself, and shift your focus on boosting your self-confidence and becoming the best version ...
Anger Management
Participants receive evidence based training utilizing effective techniques and strategies to stop violence and/or threats of violence while reducing anxiety and stress in group settings of two or more members. Individual settings with therapist are available upon request.
Hosted by Eric L Dansby
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Villa Rica, GA 30180
Participants receive evidence based training utilizing effective techniques and strategies to stop violence and/or threats of violence while reducing anxiety and stress in group settings of two or more members. Individual settings with therapist are available upon request.
LGBTQ Couple Therapy: Enhance Your Communication
Improve your communication with your partner in our 6-week workshop, designed for LGBTQ couples. Guided by a licensed professional, this program offers an inclusive setting to deepen mutual understanding and strengthen bonds. Workshop Specifics: Duration: 6 Weeks: Choose between in-person ...
Hosted by Nahomie Julien
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADCII, CDVS, CAMS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Norcross, GA 30071
Improve your communication with your partner in our 6-week workshop, designed for LGBTQ couples. Guided by a licensed professional, this program offers an inclusive setting to deepen mutual understanding and strengthen bonds. Workshop Specifics: Duration: 6 Weeks: Choose between in-person ...
Eating Disorder Group
Hosted by Fawzia Khan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RN
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Decatur, GA 30033
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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.