Support Groups in Austin, TX
Weekly process group
The members of my ongoing groups meet together weekly for an hour and a half to delve more deeply into understanding themselves. Because each member experiences the other members similarly to the ways they experience people from their outside lives, ...
Hosted by Anna Graybeal
Psychologist, PhD, CGP, SEP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78751
The members of my ongoing groups meet together weekly for an hour and a half to delve more deeply into understanding themselves. Because each member experiences the other members similarly to the ways they experience people from their outside lives, ...
Interpersonal Process Group, Tuesdays 11am-12:15pm
This is an online adult interpersonal process group that encourages members to share and explore their own feelings and reactions to one another, especially the irrational ones. Co-led by Steve Cheney, LPC.
Hosted by Emily D. Harrington-Cheney
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, IRT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78745
This is an online adult interpersonal process group that encourages members to share and explore their own feelings and reactions to one another, especially the irrational ones. Co-led by Steve Cheney, LPC.
Transgender and Non-Binary Teen Group
Transgender, non-binary, gender expansive or questioning members can explore their gender while deepening personal and community resilience in an affirming environment. Activities and topics are developed by the group members with my support. This is an open ongoing group for ...
Hosted by Jennifer Gamewell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, CCST, CPDPE
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78736
Transgender, non-binary, gender expansive or questioning members can explore their gender while deepening personal and community resilience in an affirming environment. Activities and topics are developed by the group members with my support. This is an open ongoing group for ...
Mindful Futures: Teen DBT Mastery Group
Welcome to 'Mindful Futures: Teen DBT Mastery Group'—a dynamic and supportive space for ages 12-17 where adolescents learn and practice Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills. This engaging virtual group focuses on equipping teens with effective coping strategies for emotional regulation, ...
Hosted by Dr. Melody Montano
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78732
Welcome to 'Mindful Futures: Teen DBT Mastery Group'—a dynamic and supportive space for ages 12-17 where adolescents learn and practice Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills. This engaging virtual group focuses on equipping teens with effective coping strategies for emotional regulation, ...
30-ish: A group for adults 25-35
**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 ...
Hosted by Kaylia Schunemann
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78745
**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 ...
Foresight Mental Health
Foresight helps you find your path to mental wellness. We’re a community of mental health experts who offer a dynamic range of care that flexes with your particular needs and goals. Our team includes licensed therapists, psychiatric providers, researchers, a ...
Hosted by Taofeeq Awesu
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78701
Foresight helps you find your path to mental wellness. We’re a community of mental health experts who offer a dynamic range of care that flexes with your particular needs and goals. Our team includes licensed therapists, psychiatric providers, researchers, a ...
Clinical Supervision
Are you in need of Clinical Supervision for Texas. I will be starting a new virtual cohort October 2021. Modalities are individual and Group
Hosted by Shanetra Fowler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, LSOTP, LCDC-I, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78731
Are you in need of Clinical Supervision for Texas. I will be starting a new virtual cohort October 2021. Modalities are individual and Group
Jung Society of Austin
This group has ongoing events throughout the year focusing on self work focusing on the teachings of Carl Jung. Roundtables are open to the public and donation based. Check teh website for listings and content.
Hosted by Michelle John, PhD, LPC-S, SEP
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, SEP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78751
This group has ongoing events throughout the year focusing on self work focusing on the teachings of Carl Jung. Roundtables are open to the public and donation based. Check teh website for listings and content.
Attract Godly Men in the Dating Jungle!
This group is for you if you want to attract and date healthy, mature, Christian men as a healthy, mature, Christian woman. Learn specific skills to attract the Godly, healthy, mature man. Learn how to navigate the stages of relationships. ...
Hosted by Come Alongside DBT Groups for Christian Women
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78744
This group is for you if you want to attract and date healthy, mature, Christian men as a healthy, mature, Christian woman. Learn specific skills to attract the Godly, healthy, mature man. Learn how to navigate the stages of relationships. ...
Ongoing Interpersonal Psychodynamic Process Group
The more we understand ourselves, the more we can understand others. The more we can understand others, the more we can understand ourselves. This process is not linear, it is circular. Group is the most powerful therapeutic modality to engage ...
Hosted by Robbie Price
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78701
The more we understand ourselves, the more we can understand others. The more we can understand others, the more we can understand ourselves. This process is not linear, it is circular. Group is the most powerful therapeutic modality to engage ...
Teen Mixed Media Art Journaling In-Person
Hour and a half Guided art Journaling using art in therapeutic setting. All genders and orientation welcome ages 13*-18. Build Self-Compassion. Be kind to yourself. Manage stress without needing the "right words". Who am I ?!? How do I deal ...
Hosted by Laura Strohm
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78735
Hour and a half Guided art Journaling using art in therapeutic setting. All genders and orientation welcome ages 13*-18. Build Self-Compassion. Be kind to yourself. Manage stress without needing the "right words". Who am I ?!? How do I deal ...
Queerish Psychotherapy Group
You may be interested in this group if you are aware of having or having had same sex attraction(s). This includes individuals who prefer no label or identify as transgender, queer, bi-sexual, lesbian, or gay. You may also have goals ...
Hosted by Amber Baldwin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78751
You may be interested in this group if you are aware of having or having had same sex attraction(s). This includes individuals who prefer no label or identify as transgender, queer, bi-sexual, lesbian, or gay. You may also have goals ...
Support Group - Chronic Pain, Illness & Fatigue
This 6-week IN PERSON support group will utilize mindful self-compassion and polyvagal theory to connect participants with each other through empathy, compassion and validation so participants who experience chronic pain, chronic fatigue and/or chronic illness can feel supported, seen and ...
Hosted by Cyndi Collen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW-S, CMHIMP, CKYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78745
This 6-week IN PERSON support group will utilize mindful self-compassion and polyvagal theory to connect participants with each other through empathy, compassion and validation so participants who experience chronic pain, chronic fatigue and/or chronic illness can feel supported, seen and ...
Healing Heartbreak: When Your Relationship Ends
Multiple Cycles throughout the year - please reach out for additional details - An 8-week virtual structured support and education group for any adults going through a separation, divorce, or dissolution of a long term intimate relationship. Based on The ...
Hosted by Toya Foster
Licensed Professional Counselor, MBA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78723
Multiple Cycles throughout the year - please reach out for additional details - An 8-week virtual structured support and education group for any adults going through a separation, divorce, or dissolution of a long term intimate relationship. Based on The ...
College Anxiety
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 ...
Hosted by Allison Kriger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78712
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 ...
DBT Skills for Teens
DBT is a state-of-the-art, evidence-based treatment for adolescents who experience significant trouble managing intense emotions, problematic thoughts, and unsafe behaviors. DBT skills include mindfulness to practice non-judgmental, present-moment awareness, strategies to improve communication, reduce family conflict, manage emotions, and tolerate ...
Hosted by Delana Parker
Psychologist, Delana
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78703
DBT is a state-of-the-art, evidence-based treatment for adolescents who experience significant trouble managing intense emotions, problematic thoughts, and unsafe behaviors. DBT skills include mindfulness to practice non-judgmental, present-moment awareness, strategies to improve communication, reduce family conflict, manage emotions, and tolerate ...
Mixed Adult Relational Group
On going, experiential, psychodynamic group addressing relationship issues and personal growth.
Hosted by Phyllis S Clymer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78746
On going, experiential, psychodynamic group addressing relationship issues and personal growth.
Parents of Children with Special Needs Support
This is a support group for parents of children with special needs. We will be embracing each other to build empowerment.
Hosted by Amy Clark
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78746
This is a support group for parents of children with special needs. We will be embracing each other to build empowerment.
Obsessive Compulsive Skills Group
The Obsessive Compulsive Skills Group is designed for Adults looking to learn strategies to decrease their OCD symptoms. We will walk through the different subtypes of OCD, different types of Exposures that can be helpful for each subtype and build ...
Hosted by Alicia Kruger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78746
The Obsessive Compulsive Skills Group is designed for Adults looking to learn strategies to decrease their OCD symptoms. We will walk through the different subtypes of OCD, different types of Exposures that can be helpful for each subtype and build ...
Adult Classes Austin & Pflugerville
We have multiple adult evening classes Monday through Thursday starting times are as early as 6pm or as late as 7pm. We have adult daytime classes: Tuesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays at noon. Our Classes are 90 minutes long and you ...
Hosted by Austin DBT Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCSW, LPC, LMSW, LPCI, LCDC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78759
We have multiple adult evening classes Monday through Thursday starting times are as early as 6pm or as late as 7pm. We have adult daytime classes: Tuesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays at noon. Our Classes are 90 minutes long and you ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Austin?
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.