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.
Rebirth: Healing your Birth Story
10 Week Group. This a very small, closed group is for those that have experienced difficult or traumatic births. The goal of this group is to process these experiences and integrate them into your story and work towards healing. Contact ...
Hosted by Maddie Storz
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, MFTI, AAMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cleveland, TN 37311
10 Week Group. This a very small, closed group is for those that have experienced difficult or traumatic births. The goal of this group is to process these experiences and integrate them into your story and work towards healing. Contact ...
iMind Mental Health and Wellness
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners and therapist
Hosted by iMind Mental Health and Wellness
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, CNS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Jackson, TN 38305
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners and therapist
Mood Disorders Psychosis Depression
Hosted by Time Wellness Chattanooga
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chattanooga, TN 37408
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
Therapy 4Kidz, Inc.
Providing tailored psychotherapy for children/adolescents and their families. Working along side families for over 20 years in both urban and suburban settings including home schooled, public and privately educated children. I am an empathetic, down to earth individual who creates ...
Hosted by Christine Pierozzi-Matusek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hendersonville, TN 37075
Providing tailored psychotherapy for children/adolescents and their families. Working along side families for over 20 years in both urban and suburban settings including home schooled, public and privately educated children. I am an empathetic, down to earth individual who creates ...
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 ...
Breast Cancer Support Group
This free group focuses on the complexities and challenges of those impacted by a cancer diagnosis. This group will provide a place to share one's story, gain support, and receive coping strategies and resources in order to live with hope ...
Hosted by Prioritize You, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ooltewah, TN 37363
This free group focuses on the complexities and challenges of those impacted by a cancer diagnosis. This group will provide a place to share one's story, gain support, and receive coping strategies and resources in order to live with hope ...
Connections Therapy Group for Men
The Connections therapy group ("CTG") is for men who want to make healthier choices in their lives. If you're only trying to stop your compulsive sexual behavior without examining internal motivations, you're battling defenseless against an enemy fully armed. This ...
Hosted by Rob Curwen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Franklin, TN 37067
The Connections therapy group ("CTG") is for men who want to make healthier choices in their lives. If you're only trying to stop your compulsive sexual behavior without examining internal motivations, you're battling defenseless against an enemy fully armed. This ...
Insight Behavioral Health Services, PLLC
Private practice clinic accepting clients 12 and up. Offers telehealth, mobile, and in person appointments with flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends. Accepts most insurance, cash, credit cards, and HSA's. Sliding scale fees available. Telehealth appointments will be available starting ...
Hosted by Judy Beauregard Allen
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Somerville, TN 38068
Private practice clinic accepting clients 12 and up. Offers telehealth, mobile, and in person appointments with flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends. Accepts most insurance, cash, credit cards, and HSA's. Sliding scale fees available. Telehealth appointments will be available starting ...
Intensive Outpatient Program for Eating Disorders
Focus provides Intensive Outpatient (IOP) treatment for eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, and other food and body disturbances. Separate IOP groups are offered for adolescents and adults. Groups meet 3 afternoons/evenings per ...
Hosted by Focus Integrative Centers
Treatment Center, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Knoxville, TN 37919
Focus provides Intensive Outpatient (IOP) treatment for eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, and other food and body disturbances. Separate IOP groups are offered for adolescents and adults. Groups meet 3 afternoons/evenings per ...
Online College Boot Camp Experience for Females
College Boot Camp is offered in the Fall and Spring Semesters for current female college students aged 18-25. It is a one hour/week, eight week long therapy group, designed to give students that extra confidence and motivation to help them ...
Hosted by Sharmen Rutherford
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, ICAADC, AADC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Johnson City, TN 37604
College Boot Camp is offered in the Fall and Spring Semesters for current female college students aged 18-25. It is a one hour/week, eight week long therapy group, designed to give students that extra confidence and motivation to help them ...
Teen Girls Weekly Group
Group to include mindfulness, skills for communication, healthy coping, decision making and managing extreme emotions as well as our relationships with technology/social media. Groups will include experiential activities such as outdoor activities, yoga, art, music as traditional processing with professional ...
Hosted by Mary Ann Sokolowski
Counselor, LPC-MHS, M Ed
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37203
Group to include mindfulness, skills for communication, healthy coping, decision making and managing extreme emotions as well as our relationships with technology/social media. Groups will include experiential activities such as outdoor activities, yoga, art, music as traditional processing with professional ...
Family Care Center
At Family Care Center, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to mental health. We tailor our care plans to fit each person’s unique needs. Our clinicians include psychiatrists, psychologists, and licensed therapists who are ready to support you. Family Care Center offers ...
Hosted by Andrew Holmgren
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Franklin, TN 37067
At Family Care Center, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to mental health. We tailor our care plans to fit each person’s unique needs. Our clinicians include psychiatrists, psychologists, and licensed therapists who are ready to support you. Family Care Center offers ...
Infinite Possibilities Counseling
Hosted by Sarah Gabrielle Campbell-Benitez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cookeville, TN 38501
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Groups
For more information, please visit my company website www.stabletransformation. com
Hosted by Paige Holliman
Counselor, MEd, MTS, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37204
For more information, please visit my company website www.stabletransformation. com
Meditation Group
Demystify meditation—learn a variety of ways to meditate including mindfulness techniques through instruction and weekly practice. This group is usually offered online through a HIPPA-compliant platform. Please inquire about upcoming dates and times.
Hosted by Gena Leone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berry Hill, TN 37204
Demystify meditation—learn a variety of ways to meditate including mindfulness techniques through instruction and weekly practice. This group is usually offered online through a HIPPA-compliant platform. Please inquire about upcoming dates and times.
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 ...
Embodiment Sessions
I offer Trauma-Informed Yoga sessions both online & locally at various locations. These classes invite you to explore & release stress through movement, meditation, breath work, & sound techniques. These classes do not focus on the physical body & how ...
Hosted by Elizabeth Mountz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sparta, TN 38583
I offer Trauma-Informed Yoga sessions both online & locally at various locations. These classes invite you to explore & release stress through movement, meditation, breath work, & sound techniques. These classes do not focus on the physical body & how ...
Parent Inner Circle
Join us and be a part of a unique space of experienced parents and parent coaches. We’re here to connect with parents facing similar challenges through the community platform, events, and courses. Gain confidence through learning how others are handling ...
Hosted by Joe Dabbs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADACII, CAADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Franklin, TN 37067
Join us and be a part of a unique space of experienced parents and parent coaches. We’re here to connect with parents facing similar challenges through the community platform, events, and courses. Gain confidence through learning how others are handling ...
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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.