Neurodivergent Young Adults
This group is for 19-24 year olds with some type of neurodiversity (e.g. ASD, ADHD, OCD, Anxiety, etc.). Group members can expect to show up, be themselves, build strengths, connect with others, and learn and practice new skills. Goals are ...
Hosted by Megan Kelley Witty
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chattanooga, TN 37415
This group is for 19-24 year olds with some type of neurodiversity (e.g. ASD, ADHD, OCD, Anxiety, etc.). Group members can expect to show up, be themselves, build strengths, connect with others, and learn and practice new skills. Goals are ...
Trauma Processing (Mon 6pm-8pm & Thurs 9am-10am)
This is an ongoing, weekly mutual support group for adult men and women who are healing from complex trauma, sexual abuse, emotional neglect, or other ruptures to interpersonal relationships. The therapist creates a safe non-judgemental space for cognitive processing and ...
Hosted by Catherine Hamilton
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Jackson, TN 38301
This is an ongoing, weekly mutual support group for adult men and women who are healing from complex trauma, sexual abuse, emotional neglect, or other ruptures to interpersonal relationships. The therapist creates a safe non-judgemental space for cognitive processing and ...
Male Sex Addiction/Brokenness Groups
The group is both process and teaching oriented, focusing on community-based accountability between members seeking recovery of sex addiction. This group is currently full but offering a wait list. Please contact with any questions or referrals.
Hosted by Isaac Monson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA-CMHC, NCC, MBA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chattanooga, TN 37411
The group is both process and teaching oriented, focusing on community-based accountability between members seeking recovery of sex addiction. This group is currently full but offering a wait list. Please contact with any questions or referrals.
Pandora's Awakening
At Pandora's Awakening, we specialize in couple's work, sex therapy, and the relationship between personal transformation and more authentic relationships. We are LBGTQIA affirming, kink positive, and informed in a variety of modalities to help you address trauma and heal.
Hosted by Sarah Broyles Ledbetter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, TN 37115
At Pandora's Awakening, we specialize in couple's work, sex therapy, and the relationship between personal transformation and more authentic relationships. We are LBGTQIA affirming, kink positive, and informed in a variety of modalities to help you address trauma and heal.
Grief Support Group
Grief Support Group is an in person group in Maryville. Group is open to anyone processing a loss and in any stage of grief.
Hosted by Mekenzie Russell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Maryville, TN 37801
Grief Support Group is an in person group in Maryville. Group is open to anyone processing a loss and in any stage of grief.
Caregiver Conflict Support Group
Sometimes people who don’t get along end up in caregiving relationships. The deep connection, love, or commitment to the care recipient simply isn’t there – and that makes providing care challenging. While traditional support groups can be helpful, some caregivers ...
Hosted by Generations Psychological & Consultation Services
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mount Juliet, TN 37122
Sometimes people who don’t get along end up in caregiving relationships. The deep connection, love, or commitment to the care recipient simply isn’t there – and that makes providing care challenging. While traditional support groups can be helpful, some caregivers ...
Write Into Healing
This is a group that uses the craft of writing to lean into the challenges life presents. Writing things out can create a different connection to ourselves, and lead to deep healing. We use all forms of writing, including but ...
Hosted by Tammy Meyers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37217
This is a group that uses the craft of writing to lean into the challenges life presents. Writing things out can create a different connection to ourselves, and lead to deep healing. We use all forms of writing, including but ...
Nashville Brain Institute Holistic Mental Clinic
Mental health and brain specialists consisting of psychiatrist, neurologist, nurse practitioner, and master level therapists. Holistic treatment and individual treatment by genetic testing, TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation), alternative medicines, psychotherapy, nutritional supplements.
Hosted by Nashville Brain Institute
Treatment Center, MD, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brentwood, TN 37027
Mental health and brain specialists consisting of psychiatrist, neurologist, nurse practitioner, and master level therapists. Holistic treatment and individual treatment by genetic testing, TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation), alternative medicines, psychotherapy, nutritional supplements.
Trauma Process Group
This group will include writing prompts and times for sharing, offering support, and receiving feedback. This is an open adult processing group for individuals age 18+. This group is ideal for those already working with an individual therapist and meets ...
Hosted by Heather Alesch
Psychologist, MEd, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37203
This group will include writing prompts and times for sharing, offering support, and receiving feedback. This is an open adult processing group for individuals age 18+. This group is ideal for those already working with an individual therapist and meets ...
Art Therapy - Self Care for Helping Professionals
Hosted by Kara Cross
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP, ATR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Franklin, TN 37067
Connections Counseling
Hosted by Mary Hilgeman Neal
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Memphis, TN 38117
Married Men's Relationship Support Group
This is a facilitated group for men struggling in the areas of sex (pornography to infidelity) or substance (alcohol, narcotics, food) to be known, define sobriety, and find accountability.
Hosted by Jeff Grossman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brentwood, TN 37027
This is a facilitated group for men struggling in the areas of sex (pornography to infidelity) or substance (alcohol, narcotics, food) to be known, define sobriety, and find accountability.
Self Esteem and DBT Girls Group
Self-Esteem Exploration and Building skills. DBT skills taught include the following: mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness skills. This is group is for teens with the pronouns of she/her/hers. Ages 8th grade - high school grades.
Hosted by Hope Pathway Therapy, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hendersonville, TN 37075
Self-Esteem Exploration and Building skills. DBT skills taught include the following: mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness skills. This is group is for teens with the pronouns of she/her/hers. Ages 8th grade - high school grades.
Anger Management Classes
GUARANTEED COURT ACCEPTANCE OR FULL REFUND - Dr. Reeder is a Certified Anger Management specialist two (CAMSII) with the National Anger Management Association (NAMA). He holds a Masters in Counseling (MMFT), A Doctoral Degree in Counseling Education (D.Ed.Min). For over ...
Hosted by Dr. Scott Reeder
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MA, MMFT, CAMSII, DEdMin
Verified Verified
Group meets in Murfreesboro, TN 37129
GUARANTEED COURT ACCEPTANCE OR FULL REFUND - Dr. Reeder is a Certified Anger Management specialist two (CAMSII) with the National Anger Management Association (NAMA). He holds a Masters in Counseling (MMFT), A Doctoral Degree in Counseling Education (D.Ed.Min). For over ...
Women's Circle Support Group
Are you seeking perspective or yearning to be connected? Are you a woman looking for community, support, or opportunity for personal growth? We'd love for you to join us, whether in person or virtually! Please email for more information, or ...
Hosted by Samantha Ramsey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Maryville, TN 37803
Are you seeking perspective or yearning to be connected? Are you a woman looking for community, support, or opportunity for personal growth? We'd love for you to join us, whether in person or virtually! Please email for more information, or ...
Marriage Enrichment Group
This group inspires modern Christian couples with biblical insights to marriage in the midst of real life issues. Life is filled with troubles at every stage and so is marriage. Get real about marriage issues in ways you never talk ...
Hosted by Todd Davis
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, MFT, LADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Knoxville, TN 37931
This group inspires modern Christian couples with biblical insights to marriage in the midst of real life issues. Life is filled with troubles at every stage and so is marriage. Get real about marriage issues in ways you never talk ...
Parenting Classes/Enrichment
+ Learn the Goals of Misbehavior +Improve Communication with your Child or Adolescent by learning Active Listening (with empathy) and I-Statements +learn the Value of regular Family Meetings +learn how to implement Natural and Logical Consequences making sure the message ...
Hosted by Robert (Bob) E Swope
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chattanooga, TN 37421
+ Learn the Goals of Misbehavior +Improve Communication with your Child or Adolescent by learning Active Listening (with empathy) and I-Statements +learn the Value of regular Family Meetings +learn how to implement Natural and Logical Consequences making sure the message ...
Knoxville Counseling Services
Knoxville Counseling Services, PLLC is the premier private practice in Knoxville. We are a group of independent therapists dedicated to working with you and your family in order to improve your emotional health, your relationships, and your lives. We have ...
Hosted by Christian Lockhart
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Knoxville, TN 37922
Knoxville Counseling Services, PLLC is the premier private practice in Knoxville. We are a group of independent therapists dedicated to working with you and your family in order to improve your emotional health, your relationships, and your lives. We have ...
ASD
Social Skills/Parenting Groups forming... Inquire now!
Hosted by Dr. Tina M. Boni
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC, LBS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37206
Social Skills/Parenting Groups forming... Inquire now!
Women's Processing Group with Marlow & Cille
Join us for the Women's Therapy Process Group at Delilah Counseling where we create a safe and supportive space for women to explore their emotions, experiences, and personal growth. Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, or simply seeking ...
Hosted by Jillian Locke
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LPCMHSP, (T)
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37207
Join us for the Women's Therapy Process Group at Delilah Counseling where we create a safe and supportive space for women to explore their emotions, experiences, and personal growth. Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, or simply seeking ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Tennessee?
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.