Support Groups in Decatur, GA
Navigating the Mental Health System
As a Sr. Licensed Clinician working in the Emergency Room, I have found that families do not understand mental health and the resources that are available to them. The do not understand that there are things that you can do ...
Hosted by Mamie L Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MFT, NCC, ABD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Decatur, GA 30030
As a Sr. Licensed Clinician working in the Emergency Room, I have found that families do not understand mental health and the resources that are available to them. The do not understand that there are things that you can do ...
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 ...
Adult Grief Group
Grief can be overwhelming and isolating, but you don't have to do it alone. Gaia offers a warm and non judgmental space for adults who have lost a loved one to connect with other people who get it. Led by ...
Hosted by Miranda Barzey
Counselor, LAPC, CRC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Decatur, GA 30032
Grief can be overwhelming and isolating, but you don't have to do it alone. Gaia offers a warm and non judgmental space for adults who have lost a loved one to connect with other people who get it. Led by ...
DBT Teen Skills Group
12 week DBT skills group for adolescents; modules include mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Hosted by Renee Hall-George
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Decatur, GA 30030
12 week DBT skills group for adolescents; modules include mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Women of Color in the Work Place
"WOC in the Workplace" bi-monthly 90 minute virutal support group which was created to center the voices of Black, Indigenous, Women of Color navigating challenges and stressors in the workplace. The aim of this space is to build a safe ...
Hosted by Jessica Stewart
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Decatur, GA 30030
"WOC in the Workplace" bi-monthly 90 minute virutal support group which was created to center the voices of Black, Indigenous, Women of Color navigating challenges and stressors in the workplace. The aim of this space is to build a safe ...
Small Group Yoga Sessions
New to Yoga? Always been interested? Don't have to be a yogi to attend. All welcome! We offer small group sessions, as well as private sessions for individuals or couples. Teachings are tailored to your level and according to your ...
Hosted by Marcy Victor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH, BCC, CHT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Decatur, GA 30033
New to Yoga? Always been interested? Don't have to be a yogi to attend. All welcome! We offer small group sessions, as well as private sessions for individuals or couples. Teachings are tailored to your level and according to your ...
Social Skills Group for Children
Does your child have difficulty making or keeping friends? Are they chosen last for games, not invited to parties, teased or bullied? This group is for children 7-10 years old. Children may be diagnosed with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Oppositional ...
Hosted by Hanan D. Trotman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Decatur, GA 30030
Does your child have difficulty making or keeping friends? Are they chosen last for games, not invited to parties, teased or bullied? This group is for children 7-10 years old. Children may be diagnosed with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Oppositional ...
DBT Skills Training Class
Together with Lisa Cottrell, LPC, I offer a DBT Skills Training Class. The class covers all four modules of DBT and meets continuously. New participants can join at any time. The class meets on Mondays 1:00-2:10pm in Decatur. Participants make ...
Hosted by Rebecca Anne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MDiv, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Decatur, GA 30030
Together with Lisa Cottrell, LPC, I offer a DBT Skills Training Class. The class covers all four modules of DBT and meets continuously. New participants can join at any time. The class meets on Mondays 1:00-2:10pm in Decatur. Participants make ...
Eating Disorder Group
Hosted by Fawzia Khan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RN
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Decatur, GA 30033
I'm a Queen
I'm a Queen : Rebuilding Self-esteem one step at a time! The Group will consist of 6 women who will meet weekly to work on building their self-esteem. Each week their will be a new topic discussed concerning self-esteem. This ...
Hosted by Breathe. Listen. Reflect Counseling Services LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCATP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Decatur, GA 30030
I'm a Queen : Rebuilding Self-esteem one step at a time! The Group will consist of 6 women who will meet weekly to work on building their self-esteem. Each week their will be a new topic discussed concerning self-esteem. This ...
Greater Atlanta Family Counseling, LLC
Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors, Couples, and Families. Currently accepting clients for Thursday evenings, 7PM - 9PM, and Saturdays, 10AM - 4PM.
Hosted by William A. Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Decatur, GA 30030
Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors, Couples, and Families. Currently accepting clients for Thursday evenings, 7PM - 9PM, and Saturdays, 10AM - 4PM.
Single Mother's Support Group
Are you a single mother facing the challenges of raising a family on your own? Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed and lack confidence in your parenting skills? Do you often wonder if you are doing things “right”? Online group therapy ...
Hosted by Integrating Body, Mind, and Life, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Decatur, GA 30030
Are you a single mother facing the challenges of raising a family on your own? Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed and lack confidence in your parenting skills? Do you often wonder if you are doing things “right”? Online group therapy ...
New and Expecting Dads Group
Want to feel confident in your new role as a Father? Through group compassion and individual curiosity, members will learn to better navigate through the unknowns and distress of fatherhood allowing them to enjoy their new role and become the ...
Hosted by Elise Ramia
Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Decatur, GA 30030
Want to feel confident in your new role as a Father? Through group compassion and individual curiosity, members will learn to better navigate through the unknowns and distress of fatherhood allowing them to enjoy their new role and become the ...
Sisterhood Heals: A Sista Circle Support Group
Sisterhood Heals is a virtual Sista Circle support group for Black women. The group will meet weekly and use Dr. Joy Harden Bradford's debut book, Sisterhood Heals, as an anchor for conversations related to friendship and sisterhood among Black women. ...
Hosted by Dr. Raven K. Cokley
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, APC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Decatur, GA 30033
Sisterhood Heals is a virtual Sista Circle support group for Black women. The group will meet weekly and use Dr. Joy Harden Bradford's debut book, Sisterhood Heals, as an anchor for conversations related to friendship and sisterhood among Black women. ...
Intimacy Restored
Intimacy Restored is a workshop for married individuals, or couples who have struggled with attaining, and maintaining emotional/sexual intimacy. Individuals will learn about masculinity and femininity, female and male sexuality, and ways to increase communication within lovemaking.
Hosted by S Lashay Dowley
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD(c), MAMFT, CST, NCC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Decatur, GA 30030
Intimacy Restored is a workshop for married individuals, or couples who have struggled with attaining, and maintaining emotional/sexual intimacy. Individuals will learn about masculinity and femininity, female and male sexuality, and ways to increase communication within lovemaking.
Cookies and Conversation
This group explores the connection between food and relationships. There are two things we need in life; food and sex. Both can be fun and pleasurable and they can also cause distress. How many times have you gotten into a ...
Hosted by Courtney Geter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
Group meets in Decatur, GA 30033
This group explores the connection between food and relationships. There are two things we need in life; food and sex. Both can be fun and pleasurable and they can also cause distress. How many times have you gotten into a ...
New and Expecting Dads Group
This group is for new dads, for dads awaiting the birth of their child, and even for dads who are multiple children in, and want fresh perspective; for partnered, married, and single dads; for dads who have a plan, for ...
Hosted by The Peaceful Place
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Decatur, GA 30030
This group is for new dads, for dads awaiting the birth of their child, and even for dads who are multiple children in, and want fresh perspective; for partnered, married, and single dads; for dads who have a plan, for ...
DBT Skills Maintenance Group
CURRENTLY FULL! SEE BELOW!! This is an open group for individuals who know and understand DBT skills and how to use them. Unlike traditional DBT skills groups, this group is more of a process group as members seek advanced support ...
Hosted by Tracey M Gagne
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, EdS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Decatur, GA 30030
CURRENTLY FULL! SEE BELOW!! This is an open group for individuals who know and understand DBT skills and how to use them. Unlike traditional DBT skills groups, this group is more of a process group as members seek advanced support ...
Gay Men Over 40 Interpersonal Process Group
Cultivate a safe, supportive and educational environment for gay men over 40 to address concerns such as discrimination, loneliness, stigmatization, aging, isolation, insecurity, grief and loss. Over the course of 8 weeks, group members will strengthen their access to inner ...
Hosted by Chris Dorsey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MBA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Decatur, GA 30030
Cultivate a safe, supportive and educational environment for gay men over 40 to address concerns such as discrimination, loneliness, stigmatization, aging, isolation, insecurity, grief and loss. Over the course of 8 weeks, group members will strengthen their access to inner ...
DBT for Teens
Take control of your life by learning and practicing skills to mindfully handle distress, emotions, and your relationships. This group will teach you tried and true ways to reduce your suffering and loneliness, increase your emotional flexibility, and take control ...
Hosted by David Terraso
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Decatur, GA 30030
Take control of your life by learning and practicing skills to mindfully handle distress, emotions, and your relationships. This group will teach you tried and true ways to reduce your suffering and loneliness, increase your emotional flexibility, and take control ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Decatur?
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.