Managing My Cycle: Living with PMDD (In Person)
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a severe, often debilitating disorder. Oftentimes our bodies and our minds suffer the consequences of the many symptoms associated with PMDD. This is a support group for anyone affected by PMDD and wanting to learn ...
Hosted by Hannah R. Pollok
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMFT, (Temp)
Verified Verified
Group meets in Franklin, TN 37067
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a severe, often debilitating disorder. Oftentimes our bodies and our minds suffer the consequences of the many symptoms associated with PMDD. This is a support group for anyone affected by PMDD and wanting to learn ...
Purity Culture Recovery
WAITLIST OPEN for January 2024 group in Franklin, TN. A process therapy group for women who were negatively impacted by purity culture--a movement within evangelical churches that has lead to sexual repression and dysfunction in women for decades. This process ...
Hosted by Heather Lefebvre
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, (Temp)
Verified Verified
Group meets in Franklin, TN 37067
WAITLIST OPEN for January 2024 group in Franklin, TN. A process therapy group for women who were negatively impacted by purity culture--a movement within evangelical churches that has lead to sexual repression and dysfunction in women for decades. This process ...
Facing Heartbreak for Partners of Sex Addicts
Hosted by Candi R Kaatz
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37215
Grief without Belief
Secular grief therapy; max. 10 participants
Hosted by Leslie D Bohn
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cookeville, TN 38501
Secular grief therapy; max. 10 participants
Body Image for Everybody
Even if you’ve only just started the process of improving your body image, you will find community here. Learn concrete skills to aid In moments of body image challenges. Develop an expanded definition of beauty to include both self and ...
Hosted by Bright Horse Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brentwood, TN 37027
Even if you’ve only just started the process of improving your body image, you will find community here. Learn concrete skills to aid In moments of body image challenges. Develop an expanded definition of beauty to include both self and ...
DBT Group
Dialectical Behavior Therapy or DBT helps you learn how to accept yourself and your life as it is, while also figuring out how to change the things that aren’t working for you. It’s like a toolkit for dealing with tough ...
Hosted by Amy Narusas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37204
Dialectical Behavior Therapy or DBT helps you learn how to accept yourself and your life as it is, while also figuring out how to change the things that aren’t working for you. It’s like a toolkit for dealing with tough ...
Standard DBT Skills Training
In standard DBT, skills training is focused on increasing your overall capability and effectiveness through learning life skills: 1.Mindfulness: how to be where you are, in this moment, without judgment, 2.Distress Tolerance: how to tolerate pain in difficult situations, without ...
Hosted by Wise Mind Collective
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chattanooga, TN 37403
In standard DBT, skills training is focused on increasing your overall capability and effectiveness through learning life skills: 1.Mindfulness: how to be where you are, in this moment, without judgment, 2.Distress Tolerance: how to tolerate pain in difficult situations, without ...
Anxiety and Depression Group for Kids
This group is targeted for elementary and middle school age children to learn strategies to cope with anxiety and depression as well as ways to identify when this is occurring. The group goal is to create two groups (one elementary ...
Hosted by Joe Mixon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Knoxville, TN 37919
This group is targeted for elementary and middle school age children to learn strategies to cope with anxiety and depression as well as ways to identify when this is occurring. The group goal is to create two groups (one elementary ...
Hope Counseling Center
Hosted by Ronald J Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cookeville, TN 38501
Evergreen Therapy
As a mental health collective, Evergreen therapists share a commitment to providing a safe, judgement-free space for individuals, couples, and families seeking help during difficult times or unforeseen challenges. Using clinically-validated treatments, holistic approaches, and experiential practices, our clients are ...
Hosted by Erin Rayburn
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC-MHS, NCC, EAGALA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chattanooga, TN 37405
As a mental health collective, Evergreen therapists share a commitment to providing a safe, judgement-free space for individuals, couples, and families seeking help during difficult times or unforeseen challenges. Using clinically-validated treatments, holistic approaches, and experiential practices, our clients are ...
All At The Table
Tabletop Role Playing Games for teens (middle and high school) and young adults struggling with emotional issues and/or social interaction. Led by two licensed therapists.
Hosted by Josh M Chestnut
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Tabletop Role Playing Games for teens (middle and high school) and young adults struggling with emotional issues and/or social interaction. Led by two licensed therapists.
Parenting Group
Hosted by Nicoletta Montgomery
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPC, MHSP, Temp
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37204
Trauma
112 N Liberty Street Jackson Tennessee Call 731-736-4400 for days and times
Hosted by The Positive Living Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, C-EMDR, CCTP, C-SOTP, CFTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Jackson, TN 38301
112 N Liberty Street Jackson Tennessee Call 731-736-4400 for days and times
Addiction Treatment IOP
Nashville Behavioral Health offers Intensive Outpatient for those struggling with both mental health and addiction issues. We meet three times per week, for three hours per session. Individual therapy in conjunction is highly encouraged.
Hosted by Dr. Matthew J Bruhin
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, RAS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brentwood, TN 37027
Nashville Behavioral Health offers Intensive Outpatient for those struggling with both mental health and addiction issues. We meet three times per week, for three hours per session. Individual therapy in conjunction is highly encouraged.
Unraveled: Managing Love, Sex, and Relationships
Many women who struggle with love, sex, porn, and relationship addictions are unable to sustain healthy relationships with romantic partners, family members, and friends. We desperately want to feel loved and accepted, but are continually disappointed by relationships. The pain ...
Hosted by Cayce Jeanes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCMHSP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Memphis, TN 38117
Many women who struggle with love, sex, porn, and relationship addictions are unable to sustain healthy relationships with romantic partners, family members, and friends. We desperately want to feel loved and accepted, but are continually disappointed by relationships. The pain ...
Teen Adventure
Currently made up of kids ages 11 to 17 who struggle with social skills due to ADHD, Asperger's, and other issues. The group uses adventure-based coaching to help the kids learn communication skills, teamwork, anger management, frustration tolerance, problem solving ...
Currently made up of kids ages 11 to 17 who struggle with social skills due to ADHD, Asperger's, and other issues. The group uses adventure-based coaching to help the kids learn communication skills, teamwork, anger management, frustration tolerance, problem solving ...
Men's processing group
This is a group for men to come and process life stressors and form connections with other men. It will be structured as a processing group, where the group will be available to provide support and encouragement to each other. ...
This is a group for men to come and process life stressors and form connections with other men. It will be structured as a processing group, where the group will be available to provide support and encouragement to each other. ...
Rise Above (Teen Girls)
This group is for teen girls who need support from peers. DBT Skills are taught during each session. Art, cooking, crafts, and social activities are included in most sessions.
Hosted by Lynette Horton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, temp
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bartlett, TN 38134
This group is for teen girls who need support from peers. DBT Skills are taught during each session. Art, cooking, crafts, and social activities are included in most sessions.
DBT, Eating Disorders, Chronic pain
The DBT group focuses on Mindfulness, Interpersonal Relationships, Emotional regulation and Distress Tolerance. When a person has been invalidated all or part of their life, these skills are seriously lacking and can be effectively taught and mastered in this group.
Hosted by Carole Lovell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW, NBCCH
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cookeville, TN 38501
The DBT group focuses on Mindfulness, Interpersonal Relationships, Emotional regulation and Distress Tolerance. When a person has been invalidated all or part of their life, these skills are seriously lacking and can be effectively taught and mastered in this group.
Art Therapy & Process Group for Women+
This group is for anyone seeking support in communication skills, confidence, self-worth, people pleasing, relationship skills, and more. It’s a place for you to work toward your own therapeutic goals alongside others. Each session will consist of an emotion check-in, ...
Hosted by Kelly Gupta Holley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, ATR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berry Hill, TN 37204
This group is for anyone seeking support in communication skills, confidence, self-worth, people pleasing, relationship skills, and more. It’s a place for you to work toward your own therapeutic goals alongside others. Each session will consist of an emotion check-in, ...
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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.