Support Groups in Atlanta, GA
Multi-Skills Group for Eating Disorder Recovery
We utilize parts work, DBT, CBT and ACT to provide skills for recovery
Hosted by Dani Dollinger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30328
We utilize parts work, DBT, CBT and ACT to provide skills for recovery
Adult Co-Ed DBT Skills Group
This co-ed adult skills group meets weekly in our Buckhead office, where you will learn valuable tools from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Our sessions cover all four modules of DBT: Distress Tolerance Skills, Emotion Regulation Skills, Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills, and ...
Hosted by Jahna Shiovitz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30305
This co-ed adult skills group meets weekly in our Buckhead office, where you will learn valuable tools from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Our sessions cover all four modules of DBT: Distress Tolerance Skills, Emotion Regulation Skills, Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills, and ...
Adolescents DBT Skills Group
DBT Skills training adapted for adolescents. The group covers all of the DBT Modules: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Walking the Middle Path.
Hosted by Elizabeth Lopez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30324
DBT Skills training adapted for adolescents. The group covers all of the DBT Modules: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Walking the Middle Path.
Samaritan Counseling Center Atlanta
A non-profit group practice with licensed therapists and a board certified advanced practice medical provider who provides medication management.
Hosted by Lindsay Blair Fuson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, NP-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30309
A non-profit group practice with licensed therapists and a board certified advanced practice medical provider who provides medication management.
Non religious, therapist led Grief Group
In person, small grief group, meeting in Brookhaven area. Meets 8 consecutive weeks, $450 includes sessions, book and other materials. Call to learn about next group start date, 7-8:30 pm. Cole offers a free 30 min session to ensure a ...
Hosted by Cole Huggins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ADHD-SP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30324
In person, small grief group, meeting in Brookhaven area. Meets 8 consecutive weeks, $450 includes sessions, book and other materials. Call to learn about next group start date, 7-8:30 pm. Cole offers a free 30 min session to ensure a ...
Train Your Brain to Improve Your Game
This group is for high school athletes, struggling with anxiety around any aspect of their sport. Whether playing the sport itself, managing pressure or juggling academics with athletics - this is your group to find control or level-up.
Hosted by Shannon O'Brien Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, CCH, CPCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30324
This group is for high school athletes, struggling with anxiety around any aspect of their sport. Whether playing the sport itself, managing pressure or juggling academics with athletics - this is your group to find control or level-up.
One Love Counseling LLC
We are a group of dedicated mental health professionals that work with clients age 12 and up to overcome various life challenges and mental illnesses. Learn more about who we are and what we offer at OneLoveCounseling.com today.
Hosted by One Love Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30328
We are a group of dedicated mental health professionals that work with clients age 12 and up to overcome various life challenges and mental illnesses. Learn more about who we are and what we offer at OneLoveCounseling.com today.
Relationship, Breakup, Betrayal & Divorce Support
What happens when your relationship starts to feel like a sh** show? This can happen when an affair or betrayal impacts not just your relationship, but makes your whole life feel completely devastated. Maybe you are the one who was ...
Hosted by Britt Lindon
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30305
What happens when your relationship starts to feel like a sh** show? This can happen when an affair or betrayal impacts not just your relationship, but makes your whole life feel completely devastated. Maybe you are the one who was ...
Anger Management
Hosted by Life Changes Counseling and Consulting Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30354
Parental Hurt Process Group
The Parental Hurt process group is a safe space to share, heal, and learn how to navigate parental hurt (narcissistic parents, absent parents, etc.) and difficult family relationships. The next group will start on February 19th - March 25th 2024 ...
Hosted by Ronda Monroe
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30324
The Parental Hurt process group is a safe space to share, heal, and learn how to navigate parental hurt (narcissistic parents, absent parents, etc.) and difficult family relationships. The next group will start on February 19th - March 25th 2024 ...
Jeanes Mental Health Services, LLC
Welcome to Jeanes Mental Health Services, our goal is to support you on your journey towards mental wellness and a fulfilling life. Our team of therapists are dedicated to providing compassionate and effective counseling services to individuals facing a variety ...
Hosted by Erika Santos
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, Intern
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30308
Welcome to Jeanes Mental Health Services, our goal is to support you on your journey towards mental wellness and a fulfilling life. Our team of therapists are dedicated to providing compassionate and effective counseling services to individuals facing a variety ...
Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention
Hosted by Laura McNulty
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SEP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30307
UnBound Black Women Healing Retreat July 2023
MISSION To reclaim who we are as Black Women from a mind, body, and soul perspective using the vehicles of Retreat. To work somatically, deeply in the nervous system, while setting the conditions and intentions, as an invitation to the ...
Hosted by Tracy Gantlin-Monroy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MDiv, LPC, BSP, SE
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30315
MISSION To reclaim who we are as Black Women from a mind, body, and soul perspective using the vehicles of Retreat. To work somatically, deeply in the nervous system, while setting the conditions and intentions, as an invitation to the ...
Gay Men's Therapy Group
This is a general psychotherapy dealing with a wide range of life issues. It is ongoing with a maximum of 10 members at a given time. Members tend to be professional gay men.
Hosted by David E Loftis
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30324
This is a general psychotherapy dealing with a wide range of life issues. It is ongoing with a maximum of 10 members at a given time. Members tend to be professional gay men.
Hope After Trauma
This is a diverse virtual group for those identifying as female who have experienced trauma. The group is focused on how to cope today with previous trauma. We use elements of IFS, mindfulness, and interpersonal strategies. We meet on alternate ...
Hosted by Stephanie Featherston
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, MDiv, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30308
This is a diverse virtual group for those identifying as female who have experienced trauma. The group is focused on how to cope today with previous trauma. We use elements of IFS, mindfulness, and interpersonal strategies. We meet on alternate ...
You Hold The Light Women's Empowerment Group
Women have such an illuminating spirit and bring so much warmth and strength into each space they enter. Often times, with the weight of everyday stressors, working to create a foundation for yourself, and being a support to everyone else ...
Hosted by Imani S Hines
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30318
Women have such an illuminating spirit and bring so much warmth and strength into each space they enter. Often times, with the weight of everyday stressors, working to create a foundation for yourself, and being a support to everyone else ...
Grief Support Group
Grief is a normal reaction to experiencing a loss. Join us for a supportive, open group facilitated by therapists, helping to assist individuals dealing with the unique challenges that accompany grief. We will met weekly on Tuesday evenings for 6-8 ...
Hosted by Stephanie Thom
Counselor, APC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30307
Grief is a normal reaction to experiencing a loss. Join us for a supportive, open group facilitated by therapists, helping to assist individuals dealing with the unique challenges that accompany grief. We will met weekly on Tuesday evenings for 6-8 ...
EMDR Certification Consultation Winter 2024 - Zoom
NEXT GROUP BEGINS FEBRUARY! Registration open now. Offering EMDR Individual and Group Consultation 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 ...
Hosted by Lauren Stinson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30328
NEXT GROUP BEGINS FEBRUARY! Registration open now. Offering EMDR Individual and Group Consultation 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 ...
BIPOC Group for ADHD Therapists(all states) 1/2024
For 6 weeks, you’ll get to connect with an ADHD expert & other ADHD therapists who are motivated to level up in their practices. Build community with other clinicians who understand the struggles that come with being a therapist with ...
Hosted by Dr. Shauna Pollard
Psychologist, PhD, PSYPACT, ADHDer
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30309
For 6 weeks, you’ll get to connect with an ADHD expert & other ADHD therapists who are motivated to level up in their practices. Build community with other clinicians who understand the struggles that come with being a therapist with ...
Soul Rehab - Online Programs Via Zoom
"Soul Rehab" is a series of transformative programs designed to guide individuals on a journey of self-discovery, recovery and empowerment. These courses are tailored to address specific areas of life where individuals often encounter barriers: weight management, financial well-being, emotional ...
Hosted by Soul Healing @ The Soul Clinic
CHT, DD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30339
"Soul Rehab" is a series of transformative programs designed to guide individuals on a journey of self-discovery, recovery and empowerment. These courses are tailored to address specific areas of life where individuals often encounter barriers: weight management, financial well-being, emotional ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Atlanta?
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.