After The Storm (Current Group is Full)
This group provides a safe space for women who are recently out of a long-term relationship that was unfulfilling, limiting, or wounding. In this group we will practice honoring the pain as a way of releasing its hold on us. ...
Hosted by Jessi Heneghan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30307
This group provides a safe space for women who are recently out of a long-term relationship that was unfulfilling, limiting, or wounding. In this group we will practice honoring the pain as a way of releasing its hold on us. ...
Unleash Your Inner Power
A Journey to Self-Empowerment! Are you ready to break free from self-doubt, embrace your unique strengths, and become the empowered individual you were meant to be? Join us for an inspiring and transformative journey of self-empowerment that will propel you ...
Hosted by Martha Dawson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Conyers, GA 30013
A Journey to Self-Empowerment! Are you ready to break free from self-doubt, embrace your unique strengths, and become the empowered individual you were meant to be? Join us for an inspiring and transformative journey of self-empowerment that will propel you ...
Partners of Trans/Non-Binary/Gender Expansive Peop
Share the joys and challenges faced by partners of transgender, non-binary, and gender expansive individuals, including celebrations, intimacy, fear, grief and less, myths, exploration, curiousity, family impact, redefining identities and more. This group is held online the first and third ...
Hosted by Modern Path
Treatment Center, LPC, CST, ACS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chamblee, GA 30341
Share the joys and challenges faced by partners of transgender, non-binary, and gender expansive individuals, including celebrations, intimacy, fear, grief and less, myths, exploration, curiousity, family impact, redefining identities and more. This group is held online the first and third ...
Grief Groups for Adults
Elephant in the Room counseling services offers a grief support group twice a month. This group is for anyone dealing with grief, crisis or loss. Participants get a better understanding of grief while receiving tools for coping and self care. ...
Hosted by Elephant in the Room Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Augusta, GA 30904
Elephant in the Room counseling services offers a grief support group twice a month. This group is for anyone dealing with grief, crisis or loss. Participants get a better understanding of grief while receiving tools for coping and self care. ...
Mental Health Evaluations Psychological Assessment
404-313-9838 Are you looking to prioritize your mental well-being and achieve a happier, healthier life? Amy's comprehensive mental health evaluations are designed to empower you on your journey to mental wellness. Amy understands that mental health is a vital component ...
Hosted by Mental Health Evaluations
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CPCS, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Marietta, GA 30062
404-313-9838 Are you looking to prioritize your mental well-being and achieve a happier, healthier life? Amy's comprehensive mental health evaluations are designed to empower you on your journey to mental wellness. Amy understands that mental health is a vital component ...
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
Begins February 20th, every Monday at 6pm for 8 weeks. This is a process group for adults 18+ and is open to all genders. This group was inspired by the book of the same name. Please email cindy@familyandfriendscou nseling.com to ...
Hosted by Cindy Urrutia
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Dalton, GA 30720
Begins February 20th, every Monday at 6pm for 8 weeks. This is a process group for adults 18+ and is open to all genders. This group was inspired by the book of the same name. Please email cindy@familyandfriendscou nseling.com to ...
Atlantic Counseling Services, LLC
Atlantic Counseling Services have therapists who specialize in multi-cultural issues, grief, trauma, pre-marital therapy; marriage conflict, divorce, blended family issues, depression, anxiety, bipolar, sexuality/sexual issues, forensic counseling, and religious and spiritual issues.
Hosted by Atlantic Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Savannah, GA 31405
Atlantic Counseling Services have therapists who specialize in multi-cultural issues, grief, trauma, pre-marital therapy; marriage conflict, divorce, blended family issues, depression, anxiety, bipolar, sexuality/sexual issues, forensic counseling, and religious and spiritual issues.
Couples Keeping It Real!
Couples have the opportunities to engage in healthy open and honest dialogue about the various seasons and stages of a marriage; how to effortlessly overcome martial obstacles, strengthen emotional and physical connenctions, understand his or her love lanuage ( what ...
Hosted by Ratima Guest-Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS, PPS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Roswell, GA 30076
Couples have the opportunities to engage in healthy open and honest dialogue about the various seasons and stages of a marriage; how to effortlessly overcome martial obstacles, strengthen emotional and physical connenctions, understand his or her love lanuage ( what ...
Intensive Outpatient Services
Group meetings are held four nights a week to address mental health, chemical dependency, and dual diagnosis challenges. This group includes men and women (ages 17 and older). The group provides tools and support in overcoming disordered thinking and behaviors. ...
Hosted by Heads-Up Guidance Services (HUGS)
Treatment Center, LPC, MAC, CPCS, ACS, CST
Verified Verified
Group meets in Savannah, GA 31406
Group meetings are held four nights a week to address mental health, chemical dependency, and dual diagnosis challenges. This group includes men and women (ages 17 and older). The group provides tools and support in overcoming disordered thinking and behaviors. ...
IFS-Eating Disorder
Journey through IFS Guide to Recovering from Eating Disorders and process how disordered eating part impacts day to day functioning.
Hosted by Dr. Vanessa Snyder - Resilience Source
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Roswell, GA 30075
Journey through IFS Guide to Recovering from Eating Disorders and process how disordered eating part impacts day to day functioning.
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 ...
DBT Adolescent and Family Group
We run the three different DBT class modules: Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. These groups teach skills to help participants learn to identify feelings, lower intense negative emotions, increase positive experiences, build mindfulness, and create healthy relationships. The ...
Hosted by Brittany Glaser
Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA, MDiv
Verified Verified
Group meets in Johns Creek, GA 30022
We run the three different DBT class modules: Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. These groups teach skills to help participants learn to identify feelings, lower intense negative emotions, increase positive experiences, build mindfulness, and create healthy relationships. The ...
Open Path Collective
Hosted by M R Cornelius Counseling Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Snellville, GA 30078
Kreative Shyne Sister Circle
Is a sacred space where women can come together, in power, to empower each other, connect, heal, and learn from each other as well as release, recharge, and to be seen, heard, and understood without judgment. We also foster a ...
Hosted by SHYNE Counseling and Consulting, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Decatur, GA 30030
Is a sacred space where women can come together, in power, to empower each other, connect, heal, and learn from each other as well as release, recharge, and to be seen, heard, and understood without judgment. We also foster a ...
An LGBTQ+ Group: The Challenges of Early Adulthood
This is a Process/Therapy group for LGBTQ+ individuals in early adulthood (18-35). We will meet every other week (option for remote or in-person) to work through some of the common issues that come up as we move through our lives ...
Hosted by Preston Sembler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30324
This is a Process/Therapy group for LGBTQ+ individuals in early adulthood (18-35). We will meet every other week (option for remote or in-person) to work through some of the common issues that come up as we move through our lives ...
Middle School DBT Coping Skills Group - Thurs 5 pm
Our weekly DBT Middle School co-ed Group consists of 6-week modules of the following skills: Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, Walking the Middle Path. Group members learn effective communication skills, work to improve personal, familial, and peer relationships, ...
Hosted by Nicolanne Smith Eustace
Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Dunwoody, GA 30338
Our weekly DBT Middle School co-ed Group consists of 6-week modules of the following skills: Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, Walking the Middle Path. Group members learn effective communication skills, work to improve personal, familial, and peer relationships, ...
Trauma Recovery for Women
Now offering a 6 week VIRTUAL trauma recovery group for women between the ages of 21-45 y/o who have experienced trauma and are seeking to work through the healing stage to develop a new stronger self. This group will allow ...
Hosted by Jacky Tenorio
Counselor, MS, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
Now offering a 6 week VIRTUAL trauma recovery group for women between the ages of 21-45 y/o who have experienced trauma and are seeking to work through the healing stage to develop a new stronger self. This group will allow ...
Individual Meditation Instruction
Individual and 2 person limit meditation instruction. Four sessions required. $100.00 per session. Chopra Certified Primordial Sound Meditation Instructor 2011. Many physical and emotional benefits in learning meditation practice.
Hosted by Nancy Foster Penn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, NBCCH, CCPSMI, IMAGO
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tucker, GA 30084
Individual and 2 person limit meditation instruction. Four sessions required. $100.00 per session. Chopra Certified Primordial Sound Meditation Instructor 2011. Many physical and emotional benefits in learning meditation practice.
Garten Skills Adventure
Get ready for an exciting adventure that will prepare your pre-K students for Kindergarten while having a blast! Join us for the Garten Skills Adventure, a 12-week program designed to enhance essential social skills in a fun and engaging way. ...
Get ready for an exciting adventure that will prepare your pre-K students for Kindergarten while having a blast! Join us for the Garten Skills Adventure, a 12-week program designed to enhance essential social skills in a fun and engaging way. ...
Process, Relapse Prevention, Life Skills
Process groups are a form of group therapy that is an essential component of addiction treatment. These groups teach the skills needed to navigate daily life stressors, which help to reduce and eliminate cravings. The overall goal of these groups ...
Hosted by Empowered Recovery Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Marietta, GA 30066
Process groups are a form of group therapy that is an essential component of addiction treatment. These groups teach the skills needed to navigate daily life stressors, which help to reduce and eliminate cravings. The overall goal of these groups ...
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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.