Support Groups in Austin, TX
Virtual and in-person group focused on body image issues. Being a teen is hard, as you navigate the many necessary changes in your body. This group encourages you to share your experiences related to body image as you feel comfortable. We will focus on connecting with others facing similar struggles.
Hosted by Calm Counseling Austin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78746
We are a group therapy practice who works with adolescents, young adults, as well as adult populations. We provide individual, group, and family therapy. We work with clients to help them achieve a greater sense of awareness so that they may identify patterns and behaviors that interfere with living the life they want. We work with clients who tend to struggle with negative self-talk, which can manifest for some as disordered eating or a lack of self-compassion. We work with clients to understand and improve these parts of themselves. We also strive to instill a sense of hope, as we think this an important part of the process.
I co-facilitate a weekly, ongoing process group for individuals in recovery from drugs and alcohol who are looking to deepen their journey of self-discovery. If you're interested in learning more, please reach out and we can schedule a phone consultation.
Hosted by Kayle Evans
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, ADS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78746
Immediate openings: Are you struggling with feeling connected and present in your life? Are you struggling with building the life you want for yourself? ? Change starts with noticing you are doing things that take from your happiness and here is where therapy can help. I see therapy as a process of exploring what is getting in the way of having more of what we want and less of what we don't want.
**Online group open to all Texas residents** "Am I doing this right?" The perennial question of the 20/30-something. This group is for adults who want to explore and alleviate the uncertainty that arises from age 25-35, all while receiving support from others with similar experiences. Held weekly online via zoom. Anyone interested is welcome to a free, 30-minute pre-group consultation. Tuesdays 4pm - 5:30pm Learn more at my website kayliacounseling.com
Hosted by Kaylia Schunemann
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78745
I offer a free, 30-minute consultation. Are you feeling off or not quite yourself? Maybe you function well on the outside but inside you feel anxious, depressed, or disconnected. Maybe you're struggling with existential concerns: meaninglessness, death anxiety, feeling lost or isolated. I have found that the most uplifting and healing moments in life occur when we are completely open and exposed to another person and then accepted for who we are. In my practice, I value my clients whole-heartedly and emphasize your autonomy and personal choice. You are the expert on your own life.
Hosted by Lisa Jordan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCSP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78744
This specialized processing group is designed to provide clients with essential tools for observing and understanding their brain and nervous system with compassion. Using the Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) framework, sessions delve into the science behind how the mind regulates the flow of information and energy in relationships. This safe and supportive environment encourages you to share your experiences, emotions, and challenges with like-minded individuals. Members will engage in guided discussions, interactive activities, and receive valuable support from fellow members.
Hosted by Kelly Harold Edwards
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78704
I work with individuals and couples who are struggling with their relationships or feeling stuck in their lives. I believe it takes courage to show up as our authentic selves, and in our work I encourage clients to stand in their truth and live in a way that feels fulfilling. I work with couples who are experiencing conflict, disconnection, or are recovering from betrayal. I help couples learn relational health by shedding light on dysfunctional patterns, improving communication of needs and feelings, and practicing co-regulation.
This is a 1.5 hour group for men who want to expand their ability to feel and express emotion. The group is interactive and supportive.
Hosted by Bob Beare
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78745
I am experienced at helping to transform depression, anxiety, relationship problems, addictions, and other struggles through a variety of active techniques: Psychodynamic therapy with a Jungian orientation, expressive arts therapy, imago therapy for couples, action methods for groups, and mindfulness processes. With leaders and organizations, I use a dynamic set of processes that help to transform conflict and develop emotional intelligence and authenticity. I also am a licensed LPC supervisor and train facilitators to use these techniques with their clients.
This group is co led with another therapist and is a fun progressive psychoeducational/ process group. We will learn about sex and relationship topics as set by the group. Topics can include adding toys in the bedroom, kink/ 50 shades, open relationships, LGBTQ, std/stis information and problematic behaviors.
Hosted by Respark Therapy & Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S, CST, AASECT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78746
Need an expert? Struggling with your relationships or sexuality? I'm an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Relationship Specialist. Maybe you have difficulties communicating about relationships or sex. Lacking desire or skills in your relationship can be frustrating but there is hope. Respark Therapy has 8 therapists with flexible schedules and fees. All therapists are highly trained, confident professionals. Discussing intimacy is sometimes scary, especially if don't have the language to talk about it. Together we can work toward gaining confidence, rebuilding trust, and learning new techniques to light the fire.
Welcome to Revive Psychological Services, a trusted group therapy practice dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health services to individuals, families, and couples. Our team of knowledgeable and empathetic clinicians are committed to helping you navigate life's challenges and rediscover your inner strength. At Revive, we understand that seeking therapy can be an important step towards personal growth and healing. For this reason, we offer a wide range of therapeutic services tailored to meet your unique needs. Whether you're an individual seeking support, a family in need of guidance, or a couple looking to strengthen your relationship, we have the expertise to assist you.
Hosted by Clairissa Hunter
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78731
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the challenges life throws your way? I understand what it's like to have life's responsibilities and expectations continuing to grow. But here's the thing – there's hope. Through expertise and an unwavering commitment, I can help you find healing, personal growth and develop a brighter tomorrow. Are you ready to take the first step toward a happier, more fulfilling life?
Mindful Self- Compassion (MSC) is an empirically supported 8-week program designed to cultivate the skills Self-Compassion. Based on the groundbreaking research of Dr. Kristin Neff from the University of Texas, Austin and the clinical perspective of Dr. Chris Germer, clinical professor from Harvard Medical School, MSC teaches skills and practices to help manage and respond to life's difficulties with kindness and understanding.
Hosted by Beth Block
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78705
My goal is to create a safe and comfortable space where clients can articulate their inner experience through both words and symbols. Deeper and clearer understanding unfolds as we engage in the therapeutic process with both a playful curiosity and a nonjudgmental attitude. I listen deeply and empathize with clients, while simultaneously encouraging them to confront the unhealthy roles, ineffective patterns and behaviors, and difficult emotions that are keeping them stuck in their lives. I believe that psychotherapeutic work profoundly transforms our inner worlds. It is truly a gift to be witness, partner, and guide on this journey.
Radically Open DBT targets disorders of overcontrol such as treatment resistant depression, anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, and OCPD. RODBT is helpful for individuals who are experiencing significant difficulty with emotional expression and connection, isolation, avoidance, all or nothing thinking, high rigidity and perfectionism, and harsh self-judgments. Groups are 90 minutes once a week via telehealth. Group time options: Mondays 12pm-1:30pm, Tuesdays 9am-10:30am, & Thursdays 11am-12:30am.
Hosted by Rachel Burgreen, LCSW-S & Co
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78731
Rachel Burgreen, LCSW-S & Co offers individual, couples, and group therapy. Our therapists, Rachel Burgreen, LCSW-S, Isalys Pagani, LPC, Lisa Sledd, LMFT & Shawn Wood, LCSW have a wealth of experience to share. Our specialties include Radically Open DBT, DBT, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, ADHD coaching, CBT, ACT, PE, PRT, EMDR, ERP for OCD, & CBT for Adult ADHD. Depending on your needs we can help you find the right treatment and therapist.
Being a college student is hard work, especially if you are the first in your family to attend college. You may not have access to college educated individuals to shed light on the general experience, give you the tricks of the trade, or help normalize the self-doubt or disappointment that arises when things do not go the way you intended. This group is for first generation college students who feel isolated, stressed, or anxious. Join and connect with peers going through similar life experiences and develop tools to help you create the college experience you envision.
Hosted by Sol Cordova
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78759
Navigating the high's and low's of our lives is hard work. It can be exacerbated by the painful feeling of being unworthy of love or belonging, the need to compare ourselves to our peers, or the belief that we must embody this “perfect persona” to keep our world from falling apart. You do your best to keep up but you ultimately end up feeling confused, defeated and ashamed. How is it that the harder you work the more you feel like an imposter in your professional and relational worlds?
The Preschool Education Support Group is a facilitated support group for up to 10 preschool educators targeting anxiety and depression symptoms and stress management. The 90 minute group includes guided activities, discussion and resource referrals. If you are interested in hosting a support group for your educators please contact Emily.
Hosted by Emily Sasser Bray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78728
Motherhood is the most transformative life stage. You might find yourself constantly thinking, worried, exhausted and irritable with your children and your partner without understanding why. This time can bring about many different feelings - the highest of highs, the lowest of lows and intense pressure to be a great mom and provide your children a different experience than you had growing up. If you are struggling with any of these things, there is hope that you can find relief, be present in your life instead of in your head, and be the mom you want to be.
The next Yoga for Anxiety Group Series starts fall of 2016. Over the six sessions, participants will benefit from asana, breathing, mantra, meditation, and yoga philosophy geared to harness and lower anxious energy from high stress, ongoing anxiety, life changes, and panic. The practices are accessible to a wide variety of practitioners, so you do not need an established yoga practice to join. The series is run by an LCSW and yoga teacher and is not group therapy. Contact me directly if you would like more information or to be on the list for this upcoming series!
Hosted by Jamie Justus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78704
Anxiety is meant to keep you safe from possible threats, but, when it gets too active, anxiety can be exhausting. The mind may race with questions and worries that don't have solutions. The body can respond with tension and feel like a current of electricity has been turned on. Your emotions may go from zero to sixty and be more reactive. You may view the world through a lens of danger. It can take a toll on how present you are in your life, your job, and your relationships.
These VIRTUAL group therapy sessions are held weekly for six weeks. The focus is on exploring your definition of spirituality and faith, defining your values, examining your purpose, identifying distortions in your thinking, and teaching you how to incorporate faith practice and principles into your daily life.
Hosted by Rachel Hunter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 73301
You do NOT have to leave your Faith at the door! I work with Christians looking to incorporate their Faith into their therapeutic journey. Perhaps you have been struggling with all that life has been throwing you - grief, loss, breakup, workplace stress, or family issues. Maybe you have felt alone in your journey and have questioned whether God even sees or hears you. If that's YOU, I'd love to walk beside you and help you heal from past trauma, learn healthy coping skills, and teach you how to live a more abundant life! I also provide training and consulting for Faith-based organizations looking to learn more about Wellness.
Join with others to get support online. Best suited for those with recovery experience that are not in crisis at this time.
Hosted by Mary Jane Holland
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, ADC, LCDC, ASAT, NCAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78759
My passion for over 30 years has been to help people explore, identify and deal with problematic or out of control behaviors and the effects in their lives and in the lives of loved ones. I have always believed that these excessive behaviors have served as one way for people to regulate their moods, their neurochemistry, and to cope with anxiety and fears. In other words, to change the way they feel. I enjoy helping people learn to manage stress and anxiety in new ways. I also love helping people improve their relationship with themselves and others and to develop a deeper sense of meaning and purpose.
Being a caregiver can be challenging and rewarding. We'll explore how to care for yourself as a caregiver by taking steps to protect your health and well-being. Self care includes nutrition, physical activity, stress management and coping, dealing with fear of recurrence, and deep breathing/meditation. You'll learn to better understand what your loved one is going through while developing skills for coping and caring. You'll have opportunities to share the ups and downs of your journey with other people who are in similar situations. This can give you a greater sense of control and community.
Hosted by Rakefet Laviolette
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78704
You’re fucking exhausted. You're lonely and believe that you don't belong. This isn't where you thought you would be at this age. You think you should've already figured out your relationships, your career, your family, etc. Isn’t there more to life? All you want to do is crawl into bed and pull the covers over your head. The mean voice inside keeps telling you that you aren’t good enough, that you don’t deserve to rest. “Take care of everyone else before taking care of yourself." “You have to be strong…All The Damn Time.“ You can’t say no because then they won’t like you."
This is a group starting soon for women who wish to explore their relationship to their bodies and their sex on many levels - how we move, where we hold and feel stuck, how we set boundaries - uncovering through discussion and dance what we want more of in life and how to achieve that.
Hosted by Leslie Woodworth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78759
I have a loving, direct approach with clear communication, a relaxed, non-judgmental style creating ease in therapy, and an intuitive ability to connect and help others re-connect. I love working with people who seek to deepen themselves and have more intimate connection with their loved ones, whether that's a child, spouse, parent or other relationship. I want to know who you are, and am here to listen and to be with you exactly where you are in this process. I am here to meet you. Come. Let's explore together.
Many students experience anxiety in college, but most students feel alone in their struggles. This group is focused on giving you the support, time, and nonjudgemental space to process your challenges, and learn skills to help improve coping and managing symptoms. I can offer a free consultation to discuss the group further with you. Online group only; Group max is 6 students;
Hosted by Allison Kriger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78712
Many people often feel depressed and overwhelmed but may not know how to reach out for support. Choosing to start the therapy journey is a difficult decision and finding a therapist who fits your needs is important. I value providing an accepting and supportive time designed to focus solely on you and your needs. My goal is to provide guidance to help make daily life less overwhelming. I have experience using different therapy modalities and techniques, and together, we will find what works for you.
If you have problems with relationships, self-esteem, communication, social anxiety, shame, loneliness, or isolation then this group might be for you. We work to understand your current behaviors and you learn to experiment with new ways of interacting with others. You can get help, feedback, and support from other group members and together you can move beyond old limiting beliefs and into new ways of being. There are many ways to work on your problems and this group might be a good fit for you. Call or email today to schedule an initial consultation.
Hosted by Dave Kaplowitz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78757
Relationships can be the most important and supportive part of life but can often be difficult and filled with conflict. We can experience difficulty at home, at work, with friends, with coworkers, or extended family. Whether it is online or in person, we spend a lot of our day interacting with others and problematic relationships often negatively affect our overall mental health.
Group begins with a yoga practice that will help us ground and increase mindfulness/ awareness. After the yoga practice, we transition into a process group to explore what came up during the practice and how we can translate yoga skills to our daily life. This is great for anyone looking to increase their mind-body connection, presence, mindfulness, autonomy & agency, emotional awareness & regulation, etc! Research shows yoga practice is beneficial for mental health, particularly anxiety, depression, & trauma. Group begins March 7th and may be joined at anytime. It's $75 for self pay or you may use insurance. Additionally, there are sliding scale spots available.
Hosted by Nicolette Sacket
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78745
It is important to me to approach therapy and to understand a person, from a well-rounded, holistic point of view. This means that I aim to learn about you as a multi-faceted human, to understand you within the varying contexts you exist in, and within the many different (past and present) relationships in your life. I believe it is imperative to understand the whole person (physical, mental, emotional) so that I have a complete understanding and can tailor treatment to your individual unique needs. I use a client-centered and integrated approach to meet your needs in therapy.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Austin?
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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.