Late Identified Autistic Support Group
This group is for adults who have learned about being Autistic later in life. You may have come to this realization though a professional diagnosis or a self-discovery; both are welcome. You are also welcome if you are in the ...
Hosted by Rayne Satterfield, LCSW: The Self-Care Spot
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Murfreesboro, TN 37130
This group is for adults who have learned about being Autistic later in life. You may have come to this realization though a professional diagnosis or a self-discovery; both are welcome. You are also welcome if you are in the ...
Trauma Processing (Mon 6pm-8pm & Thurs 9am-10am)
This is an ongoing, weekly mutual support group for adult men and women who are healing from complex trauma, sexual abuse, emotional neglect, or other ruptures to interpersonal relationships. The therapist creates a safe non-judgemental space for cognitive processing and ...
Hosted by Catherine Hamilton
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Jackson, TN 38301
This is an ongoing, weekly mutual support group for adult men and women who are healing from complex trauma, sexual abuse, emotional neglect, or other ruptures to interpersonal relationships. The therapist creates a safe non-judgemental space for cognitive processing and ...
DBT Skills Training Class
In standard DBT, skills training is focused on increasing your overall capability and effectiveness through learning life skills: 1.Mindfulness: how to be where you are, in this moment, without judgment, 2.Distress Tolerance: how to tolerate pain in difficult situations, without ...
Hosted by Erin Fowler Hatcliff
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chattanooga, TN 37403
In standard DBT, skills training is focused on increasing your overall capability and effectiveness through learning life skills: 1.Mindfulness: how to be where you are, in this moment, without judgment, 2.Distress Tolerance: how to tolerate pain in difficult situations, without ...
Women's Eating Disorder Process & Support Group
Hosted by Jessie Gladden
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC-t
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37203
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) Groups
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is an emergent modality that uses an altered state induced by ketamine to help patients deepen their work in psychotherapy. KAP is a practice that allows participants to gain access to the “felt-sense” of emotional content ...
Hosted by Lynde E Ross
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brentwood, TN 37027
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is an emergent modality that uses an altered state induced by ketamine to help patients deepen their work in psychotherapy. KAP is a practice that allows participants to gain access to the “felt-sense” of emotional content ...
Teen Girl Esteem and Body Image Group
Join Hope Pathway Therapy as we provide a space for teen girls to process and improve their self esteem and body image. This group is ran by Clarissa Wells. Group begins on 3/25/2023 and runs for 6 sessions.
Join Hope Pathway Therapy as we provide a space for teen girls to process and improve their self esteem and body image. This group is ran by Clarissa Wells. Group begins on 3/25/2023 and runs for 6 sessions.
Bearden Behavioral Health
Hosted by Alesha Williams
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Knoxville, TN 37922
Intensive Outpatient Program for Eating Disorders
Focus provides Intensive Outpatient (IOP) treatment for eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, and other food and body disturbances. Separate IOP groups are offered for adolescents and adults. Groups meet 3 afternoons/evenings per ...
Hosted by Focus Integrative Centers
Treatment Center, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Knoxville, TN 37919
Focus provides Intensive Outpatient (IOP) treatment for eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, and other food and body disturbances. Separate IOP groups are offered for adolescents and adults. Groups meet 3 afternoons/evenings per ...
Knoxville Counseling Services
Knoxville Counseling Services, PLLC is the premier private practice in Knoxville. We are a group of independent therapists dedicated to working with you and your family in order to improve your emotional health, your relationships, and your lives. We have ...
Hosted by Christian Lockhart
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Knoxville, TN 37922
Knoxville Counseling Services, PLLC is the premier private practice in Knoxville. We are a group of independent therapists dedicated to working with you and your family in order to improve your emotional health, your relationships, and your lives. We have ...
Men's Process Group
A group for high performance or professional men who are interested in learning skills to overcome stress, burnout, or anxiety. You are smart, tough, and driven. These characteristics translate well to the work place, but can become impairments in relational ...
A group for high performance or professional men who are interested in learning skills to overcome stress, burnout, or anxiety. You are smart, tough, and driven. These characteristics translate well to the work place, but can become impairments in relational ...
Art Therapy - Self Care for Helping Professionals
Hosted by Kara Cross
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP, ATR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Franklin, TN 37067
Men's Process Group
I run two men's issues group that meet on Mondays and Tuesdays (separately). They are ongoing, weekly process groups that tackle sexual issues, trauma, family issues, emotions - how they affect life, relationships, and health. Presenting concerns for members of ...
Hosted by Imprint Counseling, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chattanooga, TN 37411
I run two men's issues group that meet on Mondays and Tuesdays (separately). They are ongoing, weekly process groups that tackle sexual issues, trauma, family issues, emotions - how they affect life, relationships, and health. Presenting concerns for members of ...
Educate, Equip,, Embrace to Empower
The purpose of this psychoeducational group is to empower a group of disabled individuals by providing accurate, positive philosophy. Members will learn to embrace their characteristics and uniqueness to realize that disabilities do not limit them from pursuing goals, dreams, ...
Hosted by James Alan Boehm
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37209
The purpose of this psychoeducational group is to empower a group of disabled individuals by providing accurate, positive philosophy. Members will learn to embrace their characteristics and uniqueness to realize that disabilities do not limit them from pursuing goals, dreams, ...
Middle and High School Girls
(CURRENTLY CLOSED til Fall 2022) Girls group exists to provide a safe place for your teen to talk through daily life, joys and/or struggles with other peers that are in the same season of life with them. Renee is there ...
Hosted by Renee Chambers
Pastoral Counselor, NCCA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(CURRENTLY CLOSED til Fall 2022) Girls group exists to provide a safe place for your teen to talk through daily life, joys and/or struggles with other peers that are in the same season of life with them. Renee is there ...
Latinx Womxn's Group
This virtual group focuses on Latinx identity, navigating spaces that aren't affirming, and creating community.
Hosted by Sasha Cory
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37205
This virtual group focuses on Latinx identity, navigating spaces that aren't affirming, and creating community.
Nashville Counseling Associates
At Nashville Counseling Associates we seek to help individuals and families obtain the self awareness necessary to create lasting change that leads to an emotionally healthy and happy life.
Hosted by Kristi Marshall
Counselor, PhD, LPCMHSP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37203
At Nashville Counseling Associates we seek to help individuals and families obtain the self awareness necessary to create lasting change that leads to an emotionally healthy and happy life.
Recovery from Addiction Groups
Please call for more information and details regarding these specific groups: Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Groups are held 5 days a week for individuals struggling with substance abuse.
Hosted by Iris Wellness Group
Treatment Center, CEO
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chattanooga, TN 37405
Please call for more information and details regarding these specific groups: Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Groups are held 5 days a week for individuals struggling with substance abuse.
Anger Management Group
The anger management group is 60 minutes and requires a 8 week commitment. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion which may be accepted by the court system. The the cost per group session is $50 which must be paid ...
Hosted by Bessie Naomi Costanza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW, CMFSW, CCTP, AMTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Clarksville, TN 37043
The anger management group is 60 minutes and requires a 8 week commitment. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion which may be accepted by the court system. The the cost per group session is $50 which must be paid ...
Smith Behavioral Health and Wellness
Our mission at Smith Behavioral Health and Wellness is to provide exceptional care by addressing the whole person and promoting a healthy lifestyle integrating all of the dimensions of wellness (physical, spiritual, social, emotional, intellectual, occupational, environmental, and financial).
Hosted by Smith Behavioral Health and Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37203
Our mission at Smith Behavioral Health and Wellness is to provide exceptional care by addressing the whole person and promoting a healthy lifestyle integrating all of the dimensions of wellness (physical, spiritual, social, emotional, intellectual, occupational, environmental, and financial).
Shame Resiliency
Hosted by All About Counseling and Wellness Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Clarksville, TN 37043
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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.