Trauma and PTSD Support Groups in Smyrna, GA

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.
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Hosted by Amber Spezzano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Smyrna, GA 30080
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.
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For women ages 18-45, this space offers connection, community, and healing from trauma. Group offers the expertise of a licensed therapist plus the healing community of others experiencing similar struggles and emotions. This group meets every other Sunday in person from 12:30-1:45pm and includes therapeutic activities, education, and processing time in an LGBTQIA+ and neurospicy friendly space. We ask for a minimum commitment of 4 sessions to ensure continuity and cohesion within the group. The cost is $50 per session. A 15 minute pre-screening phone consultation is required prior to joining the group.
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Hosted by Emily Cortes-Rendini
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Group meets in Smyrna, GA 30080
I specialize in helping women & AFAB folks age 18 and up with ADHD, trauma and PTSD, & anxiety.
For women ages 18-45, this space offers connection, community, and healing from trauma. Group offers the expertise of a licensed therapist plus the healing community of others experiencing similar struggles and emotions. This group meets every other Sunday in person from 12:30-1:45pm and includes therapeutic activities, education, and processing time in an LGBTQIA+ and neurospicy friendly space. We ask for a minimum commitment of 4 sessions to ensure continuity and cohesion within the group. The cost is $50 per session. A 15 minute pre-screening phone consultation is required prior to joining the group.
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*NEW CYCLE BEGINNING 6/14 - HELD VIRTUALLY* This eight-week psycho-educational group will provide individuals who have a history of complex trauma with specific skills and foundational knowledge to help understand how repeated, long-term exposure to trauma affects an individual's body, mind, and interpersonal functioning. Considering these effects allows for increased understanding of symptoms, which can lead to greater self-acceptance and growth. Some of the topics covered include: regulating the window of tolerance, impacts of complex trauma on the brain, and trauma re-enactment. I offer these psycho-education sessions as a group or individually.
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Hosted by Amber Spezzano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Smyrna, GA 30080
*NEW CYCLE BEGINNING 6/14 - HELD VIRTUALLY* This eight-week psycho-educational group will provide individuals who have a history of complex trauma with specific skills and foundational knowledge to help understand how repeated, long-term exposure to trauma affects an individual's body, mind, and interpersonal functioning. Considering these effects allows for increased understanding of symptoms, which can lead to greater self-acceptance and growth. Some of the topics covered include: regulating the window of tolerance, impacts of complex trauma on the brain, and trauma re-enactment. I offer these psycho-education sessions as a group or individually.
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This group is focused on creating a safe environment for women to process their trauma, and get feedback from others who have experienced similar feelings. The goal is to create a safe environment and create connection with others, and start to establish trust. You don't have to go through this alone. The max is 9 people and it is a closed group. All participants must have an individual therapist due to the nature of the work. If you are interested in this group please reach out!
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Hosted by Carrie Gensler
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP, CPCS, NBCCH
Group meets in Smyrna, GA 30080
I specialize in working with PTSD and CPTSD.
This group is focused on creating a safe environment for women to process their trauma, and get feedback from others who have experienced similar feelings. The goal is to create a safe environment and create connection with others, and start to establish trust. You don't have to go through this alone. The max is 9 people and it is a closed group. All participants must have an individual therapist due to the nature of the work. If you are interested in this group please reach out!
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This group is appropriate for graduates working toward licensure as professional counselor in the state of Georgia. We meet biweekly on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 4pm to 5:30pm. Supervisees must also complete two individual meetings annually. We address professional identity development and case consultation. My background includes Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Prolonged Exposure (DBT-PE), Exposure and Response/Ritual Prevention (ERP), Somatic Experiencing, clinical hypnotherapy, and trauma healing. My approach is also compassion- and mindfulness-based, holistic, integrative, and uses anti-oppressive and liberation focused approaches to counseling and professional development.
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Hosted by Clerissa Cooper
Counselor, MS, LPC, SEP, CDBT, CPCS
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30324
Whether you are navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, identity exploration, interpersonal dynamics, or the impact of societal oppression, I'm here to walk alongside you with support and validation every step of the way.
This group is appropriate for graduates working toward licensure as professional counselor in the state of Georgia. We meet biweekly on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 4pm to 5:30pm. Supervisees must also complete two individual meetings annually. We address professional identity development and case consultation. My background includes Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Prolonged Exposure (DBT-PE), Exposure and Response/Ritual Prevention (ERP), Somatic Experiencing, clinical hypnotherapy, and trauma healing. My approach is also compassion- and mindfulness-based, holistic, integrative, and uses anti-oppressive and liberation focused approaches to counseling and professional development.
(404) 445-1177 View (404) 445-1177
120-Minute Psychological Fatigue, Mental Exhaustion, & Emotional Burnout Group Class Session (as Part of a 4-Part Fatigue, Mental Exhaustion, & Emotional Burnout Support Group Program Series) on Saturday, November 8th 2025 at 1PM EST US. Atlanta Holistic Mental Health & Wellness, 1010 Huntcliff NE, STE #1270 BLDG #1, FLOOR #1. Attendance is Limited. The Cost of Attendance is $250.00 per person (For all 4 Classes; Total of 10 Hours), a Discount of $1,550.00 OFF. Tel: (404) 341 – 6360. Website: https://www.ahmhw.com. Email: drdavid@ahmhw.com Facebook: Atlanta Holistic Mental Health
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Hosted by Atlanta Holistic Mental Health & Wellness
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Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30350
120-Minute Psychological Fatigue, Mental Exhaustion, & Emotional Burnout Group Class Session (as Part of a 4-Part Fatigue, Mental Exhaustion, & Emotional Burnout Support Group Program Series) on Saturday, November 8th 2025 at 1PM EST US. Atlanta Holistic Mental Health & Wellness, 1010 Huntcliff NE, STE #1270 BLDG #1, FLOOR #1. Attendance is Limited. The Cost of Attendance is $250.00 per person (For all 4 Classes; Total of 10 Hours), a Discount of $1,550.00 OFF. Tel: (404) 341 – 6360. Website: https://www.ahmhw.com. Email: drdavid@ahmhw.com Facebook: Atlanta Holistic Mental Health
(404) 341-6360 View (404) 341-6360
This is a group for partners of people working their recovery in Sexual Addiction. Because the partner is left with betrayal trauma, women are encouraged to join together to learn more about the trauma and to process and heal the trauma received from a partner's addiction or infidelity. Our next LIFT-1 Group will be beginning on July 9, 2020. Please call for details!
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Hosted by Jennifer Kuck
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdS, LMFT, LPC, CSAT, CPCS
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30350
This is a group for partners of people working their recovery in Sexual Addiction. Because the partner is left with betrayal trauma, women are encouraged to join together to learn more about the trauma and to process and heal the trauma received from a partner's addiction or infidelity. Our next LIFT-1 Group will be beginning on July 9, 2020. Please call for details!
(770) 288-5973 View (770) 288-5973
I help women heal from the pain of their past to experience peace and joy in their present. Groups are $20 per 1 - 2 hour session and are held in person at Ministry House, 347 Holly St, Canton, GA 30114. Current Groups include Mondays at 1 pm and 6 pm, Thursdays at 6 pm, and alternating Saturdays at 10 am. More groups can be added as interest develops.
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Hosted by Penny Haynes
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADC II, CAMS I
Group meets in Canton, GA 30114
I help women heal from the pain of their past to experience peace and joy in their present. Groups are $20 per 1 - 2 hour session and are held in person at Ministry House, 347 Holly St, Canton, GA 30114. Current Groups include Mondays at 1 pm and 6 pm, Thursdays at 6 pm, and alternating Saturdays at 10 am. More groups can be added as interest develops.
(770) 796-5289 View (770) 796-5289
Men's Mental Health Monday Therapy Group meets virtually Mondays | at Noon?facilitated by Bobbi Jones, MA, NCC, LAPC, CADC-T, CSOTP The Men’s Mental Health Monday Therapy Group is a safe, supportive, and confidential space designed specifically for men to explore and strengthen their mental and emotional well-being. This weekly group provides a non-judgmental environment where participants can openly discuss life’s challenges—such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, work-life balance, identity, and self-worth—while gaining insight, tools, and connection with others who understand. What to Expect: Guided discussions led by a licensed therapist.
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Hosted by Bobbi Jones
Counselor, LPC, MA, NCC
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30331
I specialize in supporting adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and identity exploration.
Men's Mental Health Monday Therapy Group meets virtually Mondays | at Noon?facilitated by Bobbi Jones, MA, NCC, LAPC, CADC-T, CSOTP The Men’s Mental Health Monday Therapy Group is a safe, supportive, and confidential space designed specifically for men to explore and strengthen their mental and emotional well-being. This weekly group provides a non-judgmental environment where participants can openly discuss life’s challenges—such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, work-life balance, identity, and self-worth—while gaining insight, tools, and connection with others who understand. What to Expect: Guided discussions led by a licensed therapist.
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Black women will learn to live more fulfilled and effective lives utilizing Dialectical Behavior Therapy to cope with the impact of invalidation and trauma. Skills group occurs in three 8-week modules: emotion regulation (understanding and managing emotions), distress tolerance (surviving crisis and intense emotions healthily), and interpersonal effectiveness (improving assertiveness and boundary-setting). Mindfulness is taught as a part of each module. New group members may join the group at any time during the module. Groups are offered online. Next Module: Mindfulness and Emotion Regulation. Start Date: 01/06/2026. Facilitator: Clerissa Cooper, MS, LPC, SEP, CPCS
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Hosted by The Clearing: A Healing Collective
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CPCS
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30324
We work with individuals who are navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues.
Black women will learn to live more fulfilled and effective lives utilizing Dialectical Behavior Therapy to cope with the impact of invalidation and trauma. Skills group occurs in three 8-week modules: emotion regulation (understanding and managing emotions), distress tolerance (surviving crisis and intense emotions healthily), and interpersonal effectiveness (improving assertiveness and boundary-setting). Mindfulness is taught as a part of each module. New group members may join the group at any time during the module. Groups are offered online. Next Module: Mindfulness and Emotion Regulation. Start Date: 01/06/2026. Facilitator: Clerissa Cooper, MS, LPC, SEP, CPCS
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Positive Peering is a faith-based organization whose mission is to enrich families by providing spiritual, educational, physical and mental health to empower each man, woman and child to be their best. We at Positive Peering believe that each man, woman and child are uniquely designed for greatness, and through our community outreach program we can strengthen each family one by one. A strong family leads to a strong community. "We are all leaders, we lead each other into success!!!!"
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Hosted by Jeneifer Threadcraft
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC
Group meets in Snellville, GA 30078
Positive Peering is a faith-based organization whose mission is to enrich families by providing spiritual, educational, physical and mental health to empower each man, woman and child to be their best. We at Positive Peering believe that each man, woman and child are uniquely designed for greatness, and through our community outreach program we can strengthen each family one by one. A strong family leads to a strong community. "We are all leaders, we lead each other into success!!!!"
(404) 491-8497 View (404) 491-8497
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Hosted by Forensic Evaluations | Board Certified
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCFMHE, CAMSII, NCC
Group meets in Hiram, GA 30141
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Oasis is a place where individuals and families can grow and thrive. We equip you with the resources you need to succeed in life and relationships. There is a heart of compassion and hope waiting for you at Oasis.
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Hosted by Letisha Erb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CATP
Group meets in Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
Oasis is a place where individuals and families can grow and thrive. We equip you with the resources you need to succeed in life and relationships. There is a heart of compassion and hope waiting for you at Oasis.
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Hummingbird, a VIRTUAL, 8-week grief, loss, and life transition support group for women, serves as a compassionate environment where women can share their experiences of loss or significant life transitions and find solace in the presence of others who understand their pain. Facilitated by a licensed psychotherapist and a trauma specialist, Dr. Denisa Millette, our groups help participants feel less isolated, validate their feelings, and promote healing through connection and shared experiences. Next start day - 08/12/25!
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Hosted by Denisa Millette
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CPCS, CCTP, DBT-C
Group meets in Tucker, GA 30084
I work with clients who have suffered trauma and loss and who are experiencing symptoms of PTSD, grief, and traumatic or complicated grief.
Hummingbird, a VIRTUAL, 8-week grief, loss, and life transition support group for women, serves as a compassionate environment where women can share their experiences of loss or significant life transitions and find solace in the presence of others who understand their pain. Facilitated by a licensed psychotherapist and a trauma specialist, Dr. Denisa Millette, our groups help participants feel less isolated, validate their feelings, and promote healing through connection and shared experiences. Next start day - 08/12/25!
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We will be Providing a safe space for Black & Brown men to process, express and heal. Providing a safe and therapeutic group environment to help Black Men of all orientations to identify, understand, cope and heal from depression, addiction, anxiety, trauma, anger issues and broken relationships. As well as learn to identify, process and express their emotional and mental needs. Food will be served.
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Hosted by Seek Wise Counsel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30331
We will be Providing a safe space for Black & Brown men to process, express and heal. Providing a safe and therapeutic group environment to help Black Men of all orientations to identify, understand, cope and heal from depression, addiction, anxiety, trauma, anger issues and broken relationships. As well as learn to identify, process and express their emotional and mental needs. Food will be served.
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Offering EMDR Consultation for Individuals and Groups for clinicians who have received EMDRIA-approved Basic Training and are ready to get Certified or just build more skills in a supportive, small group environment. I am Certified in EMDR and an EMDRIA-Approved Consultant. I was trained in Somatic and Attachment Focused EMDR and also have training in working with parts, dissociation, CPTSD, and more. Groups usually run one or more Fridays each month. Please reach out to me using the PT form to learn more!
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Hosted by Lauren Stinson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CPCS
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30328
Some people come to me for anxiety, some for depression, and some for PTSD from childhood or adulthood, and life's stressors.
Offering EMDR Consultation for Individuals and Groups for clinicians who have received EMDRIA-approved Basic Training and are ready to get Certified or just build more skills in a supportive, small group environment. I am Certified in EMDR and an EMDRIA-Approved Consultant. I was trained in Somatic and Attachment Focused EMDR and also have training in working with parts, dissociation, CPTSD, and more. Groups usually run one or more Fridays each month. Please reach out to me using the PT form to learn more!
(470) 243-2937 View (470) 243-2937
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.
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Hosted by Zoe Wade
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Group meets in Austell, GA 30106
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.
(404) 737-6112 View (404) 737-6112
We are a group of mental health providers providing trauma informed psychotherapy for individuals wanting help.
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Hosted by Survivor Counseling
Psychologist, PhD
Group meets in Marietta, GA 30060
We are a group of mental health providers providing trauma informed psychotherapy for individuals wanting help.
(470) 333-7635 View (470) 333-7635
A 13-week closed group for women who have experienced neglect, abuse, enmeshment, or other relational wounds with their mothers or maternal figures. Group EMDR, Attachment-focused EMDR, and Somatic-based. Intake Assessments: February 1–10 Initial and Final Sessions: In-person in Alpharetta (February 10 & May 12, 2026). Weekly Group Meetings: Tuesdays, 5:00–6:30 PM (held virtually). Please note: All participants must be in individual therapy while participating in the group. 13 meetings of 90 minutes Initial Assessment: $150 Session Cost: $60 paid in three installments. 2/10/26- 5/12/26.
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Hosted by Bibiana Carvalho
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCH
Group meets in Alpharetta, GA 30005
A 13-week closed group for women who have experienced neglect, abuse, enmeshment, or other relational wounds with their mothers or maternal figures. Group EMDR, Attachment-focused EMDR, and Somatic-based. Intake Assessments: February 1–10 Initial and Final Sessions: In-person in Alpharetta (February 10 & May 12, 2026). Weekly Group Meetings: Tuesdays, 5:00–6:30 PM (held virtually). Please note: All participants must be in individual therapy while participating in the group. 13 meetings of 90 minutes Initial Assessment: $150 Session Cost: $60 paid in three installments. 2/10/26- 5/12/26.
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Most clinicians are told to “get your hours and figure it out later.” Later often looks like burnout, high caseloads, and feeling unsure of your clinical work. Supervision shapes how you think, work, and build a sustainable career. This is not check-the-box supervision. At Georgia Supervision Lab, we focus on trauma-informed, EMDR-informed, depth-oriented work. You’ll build strong case conceptualization, clinical confidence, and clarity working with complex trauma. We also address caseloads, boundaries, and long-term sustainability. Online supervision available across Georgia.
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Hosted by Elaine Moss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Suwanee, GA 30024
I specialize in working with high-achieving adults dealing with complex trauma (cPTSD), anxiety, and neurodivergence (ADHD, Autism, AuDHD).
Most clinicians are told to “get your hours and figure it out later.” Later often looks like burnout, high caseloads, and feeling unsure of your clinical work. Supervision shapes how you think, work, and build a sustainable career. This is not check-the-box supervision. At Georgia Supervision Lab, we focus on trauma-informed, EMDR-informed, depth-oriented work. You’ll build strong case conceptualization, clinical confidence, and clarity working with complex trauma. We also address caseloads, boundaries, and long-term sustainability. Online supervision available across Georgia.
(678) 364-7346 View (678) 364-7346

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When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.

How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.

What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.

Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.