Bariatric Evaluations & Surgery Support Groups
Are you thinking about having bariatric surgery, need the required psychological evaluation, or support before/after your surgery? I can help walk you through the process. BARIATRIC SURGERY IS not a solution, but merely A TOOL. Getting to your goal weight ...
Hosted by Dr. D. Lee McGahey
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, NCC, CISD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37211
Are you thinking about having bariatric surgery, need the required psychological evaluation, or support before/after your surgery? I can help walk you through the process. BARIATRIC SURGERY IS not a solution, but merely A TOOL. Getting to your goal weight ...
Hope Counseling Center
Hosted by Ronald J Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cookeville, TN 38501
"Coming Home to Yourself" Women's+ Group
Experience the power of group therapy & connect with other women+ around topics like self-worth, anxiety, trauma, body image, relationship with food, boundaries, spirituality, & deepening a sense of hope and meaning in a troubled world. Both group sessions during ...
Hosted by Valerie Martin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT-500
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37205
Experience the power of group therapy & connect with other women+ around topics like self-worth, anxiety, trauma, body image, relationship with food, boundaries, spirituality, & deepening a sense of hope and meaning in a troubled world. Both group sessions during ...
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 ...
Women's Infidelity & Betrayal Trauma Support Group
This group is for any woman walking thru the grief, heartbreak and trauma of infidelity, at any stage. Group members will gain a collective exhale from this isolating traumatic event, learn ways to communicate and take care of themselves thru ...
Hosted by Jenna M Cox
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd, LPC, MHSP, (temp), NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Franklin, TN 37067
This group is for any woman walking thru the grief, heartbreak and trauma of infidelity, at any stage. Group members will gain a collective exhale from this isolating traumatic event, learn ways to communicate and take care of themselves thru ...
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 ...
Sacred Circles for Women
We will connect, learn and grow in: • Gifts of Imperfection, Daring Greatly, Rising Strong (Brené Brown’s work) • Boundaries • Self Esteem/Self Compassion • Nervous System regulation • Relationship skills • Releasing old survival patterns • Identifying needs and ...
Hosted by Barbara Mooney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CDWF
Verified Verified
Group meets in Knoxville, TN 37919
We will connect, learn and grow in: • Gifts of Imperfection, Daring Greatly, Rising Strong (Brené Brown’s work) • Boundaries • Self Esteem/Self Compassion • Nervous System regulation • Relationship skills • Releasing old survival patterns • Identifying needs and ...
Men's Process Group
A group for high performance or professional men who are interested in learning skills to overcome stress, burnout, or anxiety. You are smart, tough, and driven. These characteristics translate well to the work place, but can become impairments in relational ...
A group for high performance or professional men who are interested in learning skills to overcome stress, burnout, or anxiety. You are smart, tough, and driven. These characteristics translate well to the work place, but can become impairments in relational ...
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 ...
Anger Management
In 12 weeks, you will develop the skills and strategies you need to manage your emotions and communicate effectively. You'll learn how to recognize the signs of anger and how to intervene before it spirals out of control. You'll explore ...
Hosted by PLS Resources
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC/MHS, CPS II
Verified Verified
Group meets in Livingston, TN 38570
In 12 weeks, you will develop the skills and strategies you need to manage your emotions and communicate effectively. You'll learn how to recognize the signs of anger and how to intervene before it spirals out of control. You'll explore ...
Lifestyle Transformation
An evidenced based treatment group that focuses on Food Addition and unhealthy relationships with food and with one's body. Groups meet weekly for 18 months for 1.5 hours/week.
Hosted by Jan F Sherbak
Psychologist, PsyD, CEDS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chattanooga, TN 37408
An evidenced based treatment group that focuses on Food Addition and unhealthy relationships with food and with one's body. Groups meet weekly for 18 months for 1.5 hours/week.
Parents of Displaced or Lost Children and Grief
Legacy Life Care Programs MMFT is aware of fears of not knowing how to move forward from grief of the death of a child or a lost or missing child or missing parent. If you feel loss and hopeless or ...
Hosted by Linda Smith MMFT
Pre-Licensed Professional, MMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Columbia, TN 38401
Legacy Life Care Programs MMFT is aware of fears of not knowing how to move forward from grief of the death of a child or a lost or missing child or missing parent. If you feel loss and hopeless or ...
Adult DBT Skills Group
This group will be held in a virtual format and cover the 4 modules of DBT: mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills are very helpful in navigating intense emotions, practicing healthy relationship dynamics, staying present in ...
Hosted by Carrie Mikulka
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPCMHSP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brentwood, TN 37027
This group will be held in a virtual format and cover the 4 modules of DBT: mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills are very helpful in navigating intense emotions, practicing healthy relationship dynamics, staying present in ...
Spiritual Process Group
No matter whether we are addicted to a substance, perfectionism, eating, work, smartphones or unhealthy relationships we all can benefit from taking an intentional and comprehensive inventory of our personal lives. This group is an opportunity to explore your own ...
No matter whether we are addicted to a substance, perfectionism, eating, work, smartphones or unhealthy relationships we all can benefit from taking an intentional and comprehensive inventory of our personal lives. This group is an opportunity to explore your own ...
Men's Congruency Group
Learn, grow, and experience connection alongside other men in an emotionally safe environment. Designed to foster self-discovery and growth, this bi-weekly group offers the support and resources to understand and become your most authentic self.
Hosted by Jonathan Boye
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Franklin, TN 37064
Learn, grow, and experience connection alongside other men in an emotionally safe environment. Designed to foster self-discovery and growth, this bi-weekly group offers the support and resources to understand and become your most authentic self.
Men’s Addiction Process Group
This group is specifically designed for men in recovery from addiction. In a safe and confidential setting, group members have the opportunity to process their new lives in recovery, seek assistance for any barriers to their recovery, as well as ...
Hosted by Ashley Lanaux
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPCMHSP, (temp)
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37212
This group is specifically designed for men in recovery from addiction. In a safe and confidential setting, group members have the opportunity to process their new lives in recovery, seek assistance for any barriers to their recovery, as well as ...
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 ...
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.
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) Groups
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is an emergent modality that uses an altered state induced by ketamine to help patients deepen their work in psychotherapy. KAP is a practice that allows participants to gain access to the “felt-sense” of emotional content ...
Hosted by Lynde E Ross
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brentwood, TN 37027
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is an emergent modality that uses an altered state induced by ketamine to help patients deepen their work in psychotherapy. KAP is a practice that allows participants to gain access to the “felt-sense” of emotional content ...
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.
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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.