Teen Session
A place teenagers can get together and talk about their problems and issues. Dealing with school, family, relationships, and goals for the future.
Hosted by Allen Family Healthcare
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNPBC, FNP-BC, FNP-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Riverdale, GA 30274
A place teenagers can get together and talk about their problems and issues. Dealing with school, family, relationships, and goals for the future.
Group Therapy for Teens
WWS's mission is to provide teens, ages 12-17, with the best prevention and intervention tools possible to deal with the serious issues young adults are facing today. Some of the issues addressed will include: Depression; Anxiety; Eating disorders; Smoking; Bullying; ...
Hosted by Monica Gray
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, CAMS, QPRT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tucker, GA 30084
WWS's mission is to provide teens, ages 12-17, with the best prevention and intervention tools possible to deal with the serious issues young adults are facing today. Some of the issues addressed will include: Depression; Anxiety; Eating disorders; Smoking; Bullying; ...
Teen Girl Dinner Group
Teen Girl Dinner Group will focus on supporting teenage girls navigating 7th-9th grade. Dinner will be provided each week. Topics will include learning stress-reduction skills, building confidence, finding peer support and increasing a growth mindset.
Hosted by Alexandra Carver
Counselor, APC, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Roswell, GA 30075
Teen Girl Dinner Group will focus on supporting teenage girls navigating 7th-9th grade. Dinner will be provided each week. Topics will include learning stress-reduction skills, building confidence, finding peer support and increasing a growth mindset.
MRT- Juvenile
MRT stands for Moral Reconation Therapy. MRT tries to help individuals make decisions by doing what is right. The group model utilizes "STEPS" ( Life Exercises , Testimonies and Action Plans) to assist participants with learning how to : trust, ...
MRT stands for Moral Reconation Therapy. MRT tries to help individuals make decisions by doing what is right. The group model utilizes "STEPS" ( Life Exercises , Testimonies and Action Plans) to assist participants with learning how to : trust, ...
Martial Arts Group
Develop yourself mentally and physically as you learn martial arts skills in a safe and friendly environment. Master Truong is an experienced instructor and health care professional who will work with you to personalize your fitness goals. Small group classes ...
Hosted by Columbia Counseling Group LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RPT, PCIT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Augusta, GA 30907
Develop yourself mentally and physically as you learn martial arts skills in a safe and friendly environment. Master Truong is an experienced instructor and health care professional who will work with you to personalize your fitness goals. Small group classes ...
6 weeks to a more Powerful You!
Using a positive psychology approach, this group will increase your power and effectiveness both professionally and personally. Every week builds on the previous week. Those who complete this program will see a significant improvement in their mood, energy, and productivity.
Hosted by Rachel Mitchum Elahee
Psychologist, PsyD, CDP, PCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30331
Using a positive psychology approach, this group will increase your power and effectiveness both professionally and personally. Every week builds on the previous week. Those who complete this program will see a significant improvement in their mood, energy, and productivity.
Crossway Counseling Center, LLC
Crossway Counseling Center is a safe, peaceful place where clients can come to feel cared about and to experience healing. We have several clinicians with a wide variety of specialties and experience. We all work well together as a team. ...
Hosted by Pamela G McMichen
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in McDonough, GA 30253
Crossway Counseling Center is a safe, peaceful place where clients can come to feel cared about and to experience healing. We have several clinicians with a wide variety of specialties and experience. We all work well together as a team. ...
Meet Your Inner Creative
Are you feeling restless - like something's missing but you're not sure what? Do you miss feeling inspired? If you are curious about ways to reconnect with your own inner vision, this workshop offers a space for deep exploration of ...
Hosted by Shana Wright Wood
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, SEP, MPA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Decatur, GA 30030
Are you feeling restless - like something's missing but you're not sure what? Do you miss feeling inspired? If you are curious about ways to reconnect with your own inner vision, this workshop offers a space for deep exploration of ...
Body Image in Teens
10-week online support group for teens struggling with body image.
Hosted by Alexandra Pajak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30329
10-week online support group for teens struggling with body image.
Thinking For A Change (CBT)
Thinking For A Change is an evidence-based integrated cognitive behavior change program developed by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC). The program has three components (cognitive skills, social skills and problem solving skills). The curriculum is designed to teach individuals ...
Hosted by Angela Powell-Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, NCC, CCCJS, CPCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30303
Thinking For A Change is an evidence-based integrated cognitive behavior change program developed by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC). The program has three components (cognitive skills, social skills and problem solving skills). The curriculum is designed to teach individuals ...
Men's ONLY Counseling & Support Group
What: A group of prescreened qualified men will meet virtually in a Group Support Session When: Sessions will begin in July 2022 and will be offered 1-3 times per month for 2 hours each. Why: As men, particularly Black Men, ...
What: A group of prescreened qualified men will meet virtually in a Group Support Session When: Sessions will begin in July 2022 and will be offered 1-3 times per month for 2 hours each. Why: As men, particularly Black Men, ...
Parents of Special Needs Children
This group will concentrate on addressing the responsibilities, expectations and emotional experiences that are faced by parents who are raising children with special needs. These needs can be physical, cognitive, emotional or behavioral.The course will be conducted over a period ...
Hosted by Daryl Gessner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAPC, MPsy, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cartersville, GA 30120
This group will concentrate on addressing the responsibilities, expectations and emotional experiences that are faced by parents who are raising children with special needs. These needs can be physical, cognitive, emotional or behavioral.The course will be conducted over a period ...
LPC Consult Group
Are you feeling alone in private practice? Do you need support? That is how I felt for years when I was working alone in a private practice. The group focuses on therapists who need support. We discuss cases, new laws, ...
Hosted by Towler Counseling
LPC, CPCS, CMAC, CCTP, DBT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30350
Are you feeling alone in private practice? Do you need support? That is how I felt for years when I was working alone in a private practice. The group focuses on therapists who need support. We discuss cases, new laws, ...
Mens Group
Mens Group that focuses on sexual problems, sexual addiction, intimacy concerns, pornography addiction, and infidelity. The group discusses the role that childhood trauma can play on such issues.
Hosted by Cory Tarver
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cumming, GA 30028
Mens Group that focuses on sexual problems, sexual addiction, intimacy concerns, pornography addiction, and infidelity. The group discusses the role that childhood trauma can play on such issues.
Adoptee Voices Writing Group
Open to 32 adult adoptees interested in exploring their adoption story through writing. Facilitated by Sara Easterly (Searching for Mom, Adoption Unfiltered), Jennifer Dyan Ghoston (The Truth So Far, Once Upon a Time…In Adopteeland), Kate Murphy, LCSW (Adoption-Competent Therapist, The ...
Hosted by Kate Murphy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chamblee, GA 30341
Open to 32 adult adoptees interested in exploring their adoption story through writing. Facilitated by Sara Easterly (Searching for Mom, Adoption Unfiltered), Jennifer Dyan Ghoston (The Truth So Far, Once Upon a Time…In Adopteeland), Kate Murphy, LCSW (Adoption-Competent Therapist, The ...
Grief Support Group
Hosted by New Beginnings Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lawrenceville, GA 30046
A 20s and 30s Womens DBT Skills Group
This Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Training Group is for women in their 20s and 30s, teaching positive coping skills to help them manage their negative thoughts and urges, regulate their emotions, and effectively communicate with others. Group is in ...
Hosted by Stephanie Mezei
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Peachtree City, GA 30269
This Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Training Group is for women in their 20s and 30s, teaching positive coping skills to help them manage their negative thoughts and urges, regulate their emotions, and effectively communicate with others. Group is in ...
Mental Health Issues
Programming provides a stabilization program for adults living with mental illnesses (Schizophrenia, Bi-Polar, Anxiety, Depression, etc.). For those requiring supervision, we provide 24/7 supervision (secure facility including room/ board, medication/ case management and adjunct /clinical therapies). For those not requiring ...
Hosted by Cottages on Mountain Creek
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Programming provides a stabilization program for adults living with mental illnesses (Schizophrenia, Bi-Polar, Anxiety, Depression, etc.). For those requiring supervision, we provide 24/7 supervision (secure facility including room/ board, medication/ case management and adjunct /clinical therapies). For those not requiring ...
"Go, girl, GO!"
Go, Girl, Go! is a workshop series that combines important topics and fun activities from a curriculum that is therapeutically based to encourage, inspire, and support your daughter and equip her with the tools to assist her through the trials ...
Hosted by Cherrell D Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Snellville, GA 30078
Go, Girl, Go! is a workshop series that combines important topics and fun activities from a curriculum that is therapeutically based to encourage, inspire, and support your daughter and equip her with the tools to assist her through the trials ...
Dialectical Behavior Therapy for young people
Helping young people build skills to be able to navigate their lives with confidence, compassion, and a commitment to their values. We focus on building healthy connections, using mindfulness to manage stressors, and implementing positive communication strategies.
Hosted by Joy Kelleher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP-ll
Verified Verified
Group meets in Gainesville, GA 30501
Helping young people build skills to be able to navigate their lives with confidence, compassion, and a commitment to their values. We focus on building healthy connections, using mindfulness to manage stressors, and implementing positive communication strategies.
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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.