This group is for women (18+) and focuses on education, support, and empowerment. The group will be small (4-8 women) and meet on Saturday mornings for 8 weeks. Each participant will need to commit to attending regularly. An intake session is required to ensure it is a good fit for each woman. The rate is $75 per group session (and I am also in-network with Optum/United Healthcare insurance). The next group is tentatively scheduled to begin on July 25, 2026. Call or email today to register!
I specialize in treating all forms of trauma, including childhood abuse, neglect, sexual assault, domestic violence, death/suicide of a loved one, house fires, natural disasters, car accidents, etc.
This group is for women (18+) and focuses on education, support, and empowerment. The group will be small (4-8 women) and meet on Saturday mornings for 8 weeks. Each participant will need to commit to attending regularly. An intake session is required to ensure it is a good fit for each woman. The rate is $75 per group session (and I am also in-network with Optum/United Healthcare insurance). The next group is tentatively scheduled to begin on July 25, 2026. Call or email today to register!
Beauty for Ashes is a group designed to help female survivors of sexual abuse recover. The group meets for 12 weeks for 1-1/2 hours sessions. Call 770-239-7453 if interested in a free assessment.
Hosted by Mary Teresa Freeman-Walters
Counselor, MS, MAC, LPC, CPCS
Group meets in Norcross, GA 30092
Beauty for Ashes is a group designed to help female survivors of sexual abuse recover. The group meets for 12 weeks for 1-1/2 hours sessions. Call 770-239-7453 if interested in a free assessment.
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A 10-week trauma-informed group designed to help women understand the impact of trauma while building emotional awareness, self-trust, and empowerment. Through guided reflection, skill-building, and group connection, participants will explore how trauma has shaped their thoughts, emotions, relationships, and sense of self — while developing tools to support healing and long-term growth.
A 10-week trauma-informed group designed to help women understand the impact of trauma while building emotional awareness, self-trust, and empowerment. Through guided reflection, skill-building, and group connection, participants will explore how trauma has shaped their thoughts, emotions, relationships, and sense of self — while developing tools to support healing and long-term growth.
This group is a healing-centered space created for women-identifying survivors of sexual trauma who are seeking deeper emotional healing, connection, and self-compassion. Our purpose is to support one another in rewriting the beliefs that trauma may have planted beliefs rooted in shame, guilt, or self-blame and to begin transforming those narratives with kindness and love. Through shared experience, guided discussions, and practical self-compassion techniques, we will work together to reconnect with the parts of ourselves that endured pain and offer them the love. This group supports your healing, empowers your voice, and reminds you, you’re not alone.
This group is a healing-centered space created for women-identifying survivors of sexual trauma who are seeking deeper emotional healing, connection, and self-compassion. Our purpose is to support one another in rewriting the beliefs that trauma may have planted beliefs rooted in shame, guilt, or self-blame and to begin transforming those narratives with kindness and love. Through shared experience, guided discussions, and practical self-compassion techniques, we will work together to reconnect with the parts of ourselves that endured pain and offer them the love. This group supports your healing, empowers your voice, and reminds you, you’re not alone.
Healing Circles is a support group for persons recovering from trauma and grief & loss. Meets weekly for 90 minutes for 12 weeks. Visit us online or call to register (770) 468-7100.
Hosted by MHT Family LIfe Center
Pastoral Counselor, MDiv, MSCP, ThD, CPC, CAMS
Group meets in Riverdale, GA 30274
Healing Circles is a support group for persons recovering from trauma and grief & loss. Meets weekly for 90 minutes for 12 weeks. Visit us online or call to register (770) 468-7100.
OPEN GROUP FOR AGES 13-17 - STARTS APRIL 8, 2023 - PURPOSE OF GROUP: 1. HELP PARTICIPANTS IMPROVE AND DEVELOP HEALTHY COPING SKILLS. 2. INCREASE SELF-ESTEEM, SELFAWARENESS, ASSERTIVENESS, RESILIENCY, FORGIVENESS, SELFACCEPTANCE AND CONNECTION. 3. FOSTER UNDERSTANDING OF TRAUMA AND HOW IT INFLUENCES THEIR LIVES. 4. WORK THROUGH THE HEALING STAGE TO DEVELOP A STRONGER SELF
Hosted by Transformational Therapy LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, CPCS
Group meets in Duluth, GA 30096
OPEN GROUP FOR AGES 13-17 - STARTS APRIL 8, 2023 - PURPOSE OF GROUP: 1. HELP PARTICIPANTS IMPROVE AND DEVELOP HEALTHY COPING SKILLS. 2. INCREASE SELF-ESTEEM, SELFAWARENESS, ASSERTIVENESS, RESILIENCY, FORGIVENESS, SELFACCEPTANCE AND CONNECTION. 3. FOSTER UNDERSTANDING OF TRAUMA AND HOW IT INFLUENCES THEIR LIVES. 4. WORK THROUGH THE HEALING STAGE TO DEVELOP A STRONGER SELF
Online therapy group for adolescent girls who have a history of sexual trauma.
Online therapy group for adolescent girls who have a history of sexual trauma.
This group is for Young Adults 18-25 with the focus on psycho- education, support, and empowerment. The group will meet on Thursday evenings and run for 8 consecutive weeks. Each participant will need to commit to attending regularly. An intake session is required to ensure it is a good fit for each individual. The cost is $40 per session.
Hosted by Transformational Therapy LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, CPCS
Group meets in Duluth, GA 30096
This group is for Young Adults 18-25 with the focus on psycho- education, support, and empowerment. The group will meet on Thursday evenings and run for 8 consecutive weeks. Each participant will need to commit to attending regularly. An intake session is required to ensure it is a good fit for each individual. The cost is $40 per session.
404-503-8069 Mental Health Evaluations (Court Approved)
Hosted by Anger Management Classes (Court Approved)
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, SAP, CADC-II, MATS
Group meets in Duluth, GA 30096
404-503-8069 Mental Health Evaluations (Court Approved)
Let’s work together to move from surviving to thriving. What You Can Expect: A safe, affirming, and non-judgmental space to increase coping and understand the impact of sexual trauma. Cost: Insurance accepted (see list) or sliding scale available. Insurance Accepted: Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Anthem, Oxford, Oscar, Carelon, Quest, Horizon BCBS, BCBS MA, BCBS NC, UHC Medicare Advantage. HELD VIRTUALLY TO ENSURE PRIVACY AND FLEXIBILITY.
Hosted by Pamala T Love
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, TF-CBT
Group meets in College Park, GA 30337
Let’s work together to move from surviving to thriving. What You Can Expect: A safe, affirming, and non-judgmental space to increase coping and understand the impact of sexual trauma. Cost: Insurance accepted (see list) or sliding scale available. Insurance Accepted: Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Anthem, Oxford, Oscar, Carelon, Quest, Horizon BCBS, BCBS MA, BCBS NC, UHC Medicare Advantage. HELD VIRTUALLY TO ENSURE PRIVACY AND FLEXIBILITY.
A Psychodrama Journey Into Feminine Sexuality. Step into your story. Speak your truth. Embrace your power. This 8-week group is a safe, supportive space for women and femme-aligned beings to explore sexuality, identity, and empowerment through psychodrama, psychoeducation, and the recitation of The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler. In this group you will: Experience The Vagina Monologues as a living, healing practice. Explore your own voice through role-play, storytelling, embodiment. Learn about sexuality, trauma, pleasure, and empowerment. Why join? To break silence and release shame. To reclaim your sensuality and voice. To connect with others on a journey of healing and empowerment.
Hosted by Andrea G. Markum
Licensed Professional Counselor, EMDR, CCPT-II
Group meets in Alpharetta, GA 30022
A Psychodrama Journey Into Feminine Sexuality. Step into your story. Speak your truth. Embrace your power. This 8-week group is a safe, supportive space for women and femme-aligned beings to explore sexuality, identity, and empowerment through psychodrama, psychoeducation, and the recitation of The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler. In this group you will: Experience The Vagina Monologues as a living, healing practice. Explore your own voice through role-play, storytelling, embodiment. Learn about sexuality, trauma, pleasure, and empowerment. Why join? To break silence and release shame. To reclaim your sensuality and voice. To connect with others on a journey of healing and empowerment.
Interpersonal trauma impacts our ability to feel safe and secure in relationships, which often leads to isolation, chaotic relational patterns, co-dependency, and other dysfunctional dynamics. This group will provide a combination of skill-building, trauma education, and interpersonal processing with the goal of gaining insight into how trauma impacts our ability to connect with others and allow space to create new dynamics based on safety, security, trust, and vulnerability. This group is for adult women, has a minimum 16-week commitment, and requires that you first complete the trauma skills and education group prior to joining as a prerequisite.
Interpersonal trauma impacts our ability to feel safe and secure in relationships, which often leads to isolation, chaotic relational patterns, co-dependency, and other dysfunctional dynamics. This group will provide a combination of skill-building, trauma education, and interpersonal processing with the goal of gaining insight into how trauma impacts our ability to connect with others and allow space to create new dynamics based on safety, security, trust, and vulnerability. This group is for adult women, has a minimum 16-week commitment, and requires that you first complete the trauma skills and education group prior to joining as a prerequisite.
Hosted by New Beginnings Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CPCS
Group meets in Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Online Groups
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 pornography and sexual addictions begin during adolescence. Unfortunately, most people don't seek treatment until later in life when the problem has become more pervasive. STAR Guides navigates youth beyond these addictions while they are still young.
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 pornography and sexual addictions begin during adolescence. Unfortunately, most people don't seek treatment until later in life when the problem has become more pervasive. STAR Guides navigates youth beyond these addictions while they are still young.
This group is for adolescent boys who have a history of sexually problematic behaviors. The group is for both adjudicated youth and youth who are not involved in the criminal justice system. The group meets once a week for 1.5 hours in Carrollton, Georgia and an online group is coming soon. Each member is required to buy a Pathways Workbook ($25).
Hosted by Hayley Kast
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, CPCS
Group meets in Carrollton, GA 30116
This group is for adolescent boys who have a history of sexually problematic behaviors. The group is for both adjudicated youth and youth who are not involved in the criminal justice system. The group meets once a week for 1.5 hours in Carrollton, Georgia and an online group is coming soon. Each member is required to buy a Pathways Workbook ($25).
This group is a closed process group that is specifically designed as a "wellness retreat model"- The Alchemistry Retreat- for couples that are interested in joining a space with other couples to discuss traumatic experiences, relational dynamics, and sexual health. The couples are assessed for good fit and progress will be tracked during the duration of the group. There will be three retreat destinations options that the couple(s) can choose from( pricing for group, retreat, and resources will be discussed as couples are matched for the group and the destination is chosen).
This group is a closed process group that is specifically designed as a "wellness retreat model"- The Alchemistry Retreat- for couples that are interested in joining a space with other couples to discuss traumatic experiences, relational dynamics, and sexual health. The couples are assessed for good fit and progress will be tracked during the duration of the group. There will be three retreat destinations options that the couple(s) can choose from( pricing for group, retreat, and resources will be discussed as couples are matched for the group and the destination is chosen).
Women's support group for survivors of sexual abuse.
Hosted by Nancy E Chancey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Group meets in Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Women's support group for survivors of sexual abuse.
404-313-9838 Immigration evaluations, such as VAWA, T Visa, U Visa, and Extreme Hardship Waiver will help support your case. Clients are active participants in their own immigration journey. Take this step towards citizenship and more fulfilling life by calling to schedule your immigration assessment today.
Hosted by Immigration Evaluations
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Group meets in Jonesboro, GA 30236
404-313-9838 Immigration evaluations, such as VAWA, T Visa, U Visa, and Extreme Hardship Waiver will help support your case. Clients are active participants in their own immigration journey. Take this step towards citizenship and more fulfilling life by calling to schedule your immigration assessment today.
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Sexual Abuse Support Groups
How do therapists treat sexual abuse?
A good therapist will be nonjudgmental and possibly demonstrate active listening, repeating back what the client says to show that they have understood. These skills allow people to feel comfortable discussing their traumatic experiences openly. Some important treatment goals are to restore a sense of safety and to rebuild confidence. In addition to working one-on-one with the patient, a therapist might bring in supportive family members to assist the client.
Do you have to talk extensively about sexual abuse in therapy?
Survivors frequently find it difficult to describe what happened to them out loud. They can even still be in a state of denial if the sexual abuse occurred recently. It is important for survivors to acknowledge that what happened isn’t their fault and to challenge and reappraise any unhealthy feelings or thoughts as they arise. Art therapy and play therapy are useful non-verbal means of communication for some survivors.
How long does treatment for sexual abuse take?
Recovery from sexual abuse can be a long and difficult process. Some survivors are able to move on naturally on their own, given time, while others require the guidance of a trained therapist. Therapy needs vary and can range from a few sessions to months or even years. Healing from sexual abuse takes time, and everyone’s journey will look a little different.
Can trauma symptoms caused by sexual abuse come back after treatment?
As occurs in many cases of trauma, survivors of sexual abuse may experience PTSD-like symptoms long after the abuse has ceased or after an initial round of treatment has occurred. In such a case, there is evidence that prolonged exposure therapy is a useful treatment for survivors, and may be more efficacious than supportive counseling alone. While triggers may continue to cause distress, the idea is that, with time and repeated exposure, their power will fade, allowing survivors to move on with their lives.