Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Teens
8-session group helping teens to develop a personal mindfulness practice in order to improve stress management, increase focus and attention, and enjoy life more! - Date and Time listed are for High School Group, Middle School group meets on Wednesdays ...
8-session group helping teens to develop a personal mindfulness practice in order to improve stress management, increase focus and attention, and enjoy life more! - Date and Time listed are for High School Group, Middle School group meets on Wednesdays ...
Infertility Support Group
It is easy to feel isolated and different from your peers when experiencing infertility. Come find a community of women who understand what you are going through and find the support to keep going. ? Group is on the second ...
It is easy to feel isolated and different from your peers when experiencing infertility. Come find a community of women who understand what you are going through and find the support to keep going. ? Group is on the second ...
Grief/Loss and Crisis
Grief/Loss and Crisis Group Every Monday night @6:45-8:15pm All Ages Welcome Upfront Fee: $200 total for the full 8 week group (translates to $25 per week) Address: 100 Taylor St Nashville, TN 37208 (Germantown) Start Date: April 1st, 2024 End ...
Grief/Loss and Crisis Group Every Monday night @6:45-8:15pm All Ages Welcome Upfront Fee: $200 total for the full 8 week group (translates to $25 per week) Address: 100 Taylor St Nashville, TN 37208 (Germantown) Start Date: April 1st, 2024 End ...
Knoxville Trauma Connection
Individual, couples, and family therapy
Hosted by Samantha Ann Hutton-Metheney
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CHT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Individual, couples, and family therapy
GLBTQ Relationship Group
This group is for GLBTQ couples who want to establish a warmer, healthier relationship. This group works on current relationship problems including trust, respect, fidelity, intimacy, division of labor and parenting. The group is open, meaning that as some couples ...
Hosted by Gayden McFarlin Fite
Counselor, MEd, LPC, MHSP, LICDC, TTS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37206
This group is for GLBTQ couples who want to establish a warmer, healthier relationship. This group works on current relationship problems including trust, respect, fidelity, intimacy, division of labor and parenting. The group is open, meaning that as some couples ...
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 ...
Alcohol and Drug
CCCS Alcohol and Drug Recovery Groups help individuals become free from dependence on any substance. Dependence is viewed as a learned behavior that can be modified using cognitive-behavioral approaches. Its four principles are to (1) enhance and maintain motivation to ...
Hosted by Covenant Counseling & Consultation Services, LLC.
LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Knoxville, TN 37914
CCCS Alcohol and Drug Recovery Groups help individuals become free from dependence on any substance. Dependence is viewed as a learned behavior that can be modified using cognitive-behavioral approaches. Its four principles are to (1) enhance and maintain motivation to ...
Sexual Offender
I am a TSOTB approved provider since 1996. Groups meet at the Columbia location only, weekly on Wednesdays and Fridays at 8:30 - 9:30 am and Wednesdays from 4-6 pm. I do have a maintenance group. I also do Psychosexual ...
I am a TSOTB approved provider since 1996. Groups meet at the Columbia location only, weekly on Wednesdays and Fridays at 8:30 - 9:30 am and Wednesdays from 4-6 pm. I do have a maintenance group. I also do Psychosexual ...
Chronic Pain Management Without Drugs
I am currently organizing a group to help you manage and treat your own pain. Whether you are dealing with an autoimmune disorder, a past injury, fibromyalgia, or an unexplained pain, be assured your pain is real and is no ...
Hosted by Hope Renewed Counseling and EMDR Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP, CCH, C-DBT, C-EMDR, LPCC-MN
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hornsby, TN 38044
I am currently organizing a group to help you manage and treat your own pain. Whether you are dealing with an autoimmune disorder, a past injury, fibromyalgia, or an unexplained pain, be assured your pain is real and is no ...
Nashville OCD Peer Support Group
Consider yourself warmly welcomed to a community of fellow Nashvillians who share the OCD journey. Meetings are confidential, free, and follow a GOALS (Giving Obsessive-compulsives Another Lifestyle) format. We begin by discussing an OCD-related topic and end with casual goal ...
Hosted by Leah Johansson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37205
Consider yourself warmly welcomed to a community of fellow Nashvillians who share the OCD journey. Meetings are confidential, free, and follow a GOALS (Giving Obsessive-compulsives Another Lifestyle) format. We begin by discussing an OCD-related topic and end with casual goal ...
Womens support
Group consists of adult women who have a history of depression or anxiety who are in need of support from an empathic, safe, and understanding group of individuals.
Group consists of adult women who have a history of depression or anxiety who are in need of support from an empathic, safe, and understanding group of individuals.
Religious Trauma Group
The Religious Trauma Group is for anyone who has experienced distress, abuse, and/or trauma in a religious/spiritual context or community. Clients meet together in an atmosphere of acceptance, safety, openness, and support to have conversations about the distress experienced, to ...
Hosted by Gabriel Starner
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37212
The Religious Trauma Group is for anyone who has experienced distress, abuse, and/or trauma in a religious/spiritual context or community. Clients meet together in an atmosphere of acceptance, safety, openness, and support to have conversations about the distress experienced, to ...
Educate, Equip,, Embrace to Empower
The purpose of this psychoeducational group is to empower a group of disabled individuals by providing accurate, positive philosophy. Members will learn to embrace their characteristics and uniqueness to realize that disabilities do not limit them from pursuing goals, dreams, ...
Hosted by James Alan Boehm
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37209
The purpose of this psychoeducational group is to empower a group of disabled individuals by providing accurate, positive philosophy. Members will learn to embrace their characteristics and uniqueness to realize that disabilities do not limit them from pursuing goals, dreams, ...
Knoxville Suicide Grievers support group
I have been leading the Support Group since 1996. It is for adults who are grieving the suicidal loss of a significant person in their life. This group is one of the nation-wide SOS groups (AFSP). It is requested that ...
Hosted by P.J. Alexander
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CT, CCTP, BCD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Knoxville, TN 37919
I have been leading the Support Group since 1996. It is for adults who are grieving the suicidal loss of a significant person in their life. This group is one of the nation-wide SOS groups (AFSP). It is requested that ...
Teen Girls Anxiety & Self Worth Group
This small, intimate group is for anxious high school girls who are ready to go from feeling down and bad about themselves to happy and confident in who they are, without hating the process. This group will help her feel ...
This small, intimate group is for anxious high school girls who are ready to go from feeling down and bad about themselves to happy and confident in who they are, without hating the process. This group will help her feel ...
Directive Group Narrative Therapy
In this group, group members are provided with structured journaling assignments each week that are aimed at helping participants rediscover their voice, reclaim their past, reexamine their beliefs, and re-envision their futures.
Hosted by Stuart Coleman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAPC, LPC, MHSP, NCC, MACE
Verified Verified
Group meets in Knoxville, TN 37923
In this group, group members are provided with structured journaling assignments each week that are aimed at helping participants rediscover their voice, reclaim their past, reexamine their beliefs, and re-envision their futures.
Men's Sex Addiction Group
The group will be a therapy group that goes deeper and will be more intensive than 12 step programs. The group is intended to help men who are involved with 12 step recovery to look deeper into their addiction and ...
Hosted by Kingsport Counseling Associates, PLLC
Treatment Center, MEd, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kingsport, TN 37663
The group will be a therapy group that goes deeper and will be more intensive than 12 step programs. The group is intended to help men who are involved with 12 step recovery to look deeper into their addiction 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 ...
Jeannie Ingram
Preparation for committed relationship. Also used as advanced couples work.
Hosted by Jeannie Ingram
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-MHS, CIRT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37205
Preparation for committed relationship. Also used as advanced couples work.
Behavioral Medicine Institute, P.C.
Hosted by Christopher D Watkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Knoxville, TN 37909
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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.