Support Groups in Austin, TX

Tuesday Mixed-Gender Adult Psychotherapy Group
Are you interested in finding more effective ways of relating to others and creating more fulfilling connections in your life? Group provides a unique opportunity to gain support and feedback on your concerns. In a confidential setting, a small group ...
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Hosted by Allen Lambert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP
Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78705
Are you interested in finding more effective ways of relating to others and creating more fulfilling connections in your life? Group provides a unique opportunity to gain support and feedback on your concerns. In a confidential setting, a small group ...
(512) 538-1747 View (512) 538-1747
Sport Parenting
we will host online sport parenting group sessions: contact if interested. Fall Groups beginning September 2023
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Hosted by Hillary Cauthen
Psychologist, PsyD, CMPC
Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78731
we will host online sport parenting group sessions: contact if interested. Fall Groups beginning September 2023
(512) 456-3336 View (512) 456-3336
Men in Recovery - Modern Relational Group
This group provides a safe space for men of various sexual orientations to explore healthy male-to-male relationships while in recovery from addiction. This stable ongoing group is currently meeting Fridays from 10-1130AM. (6+ months of continuous sobriety required). This group ...
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Hosted by Christopher Shaw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, LCDC, CSAT-S, CPT
Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78745
This group provides a safe space for men of various sexual orientations to explore healthy male-to-male relationships while in recovery from addiction. This stable ongoing group is currently meeting Fridays from 10-1130AM. (6+ months of continuous sobriety required). This group ...
(512) 865-6153 View (512) 865-6153
Body Acceptance-Virtual
Join weekly for a process group dedicated for folx looking to ditch dieting for good, explore body acceptace, Health At Every Size and Intuitive Eating. Held Friday's from 7 pm-8 pm virtually. $40/session.
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Hosted by Embrace Therapy Austin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78748
Join weekly for a process group dedicated for folx looking to ditch dieting for good, explore body acceptace, Health At Every Size and Intuitive Eating. Held Friday's from 7 pm-8 pm virtually. $40/session.
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Men creating the lives that they want!
This group is designed to help men work toward creating the life that they want for themselves. It will explore self-esteem, maladaptive behaviors and existential issues.
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Hosted by Scott Roberts
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78750
This group is designed to help men work toward creating the life that they want for themselves. It will explore self-esteem, maladaptive behaviors and existential issues.
(512) 271-5287 View (512) 271-5287
Calm My Anxious Heart
Do you often find yourself feeling anxious? Anxiety can really affect us and hold us back from living our best life. But it doesn't have to be this way! Find answers and learn tools for managing and overcoming anxiety. Experience ...
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Hosted by Ellen Carpenter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CLC
Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78749
Do you often find yourself feeling anxious? Anxiety can really affect us and hold us back from living our best life. But it doesn't have to be this way! Find answers and learn tools for managing and overcoming anxiety. Experience ...
(512) 598-4478 View (512) 598-4478
Meditation for Therapists (Virtual).
This is a virtual weekly meditation class for therapists. Each week we will explore practical, powerful yogic methods for releasing deep tensions, feeling more grounded, and renewing our ability to connect to joy in ourselves and our lives. Classes are ...
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Hosted by Anita Stoll
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, C-IAYT
Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78702
This is a virtual weekly meditation class for therapists. Each week we will explore practical, powerful yogic methods for releasing deep tensions, feeling more grounded, and renewing our ability to connect to joy in ourselves and our lives. Classes are ...
(512) 710-2622 View (512) 710-2622
Women's Betrayed Partner Group
This group is for those who have been impacted by the trauma of infidelity, betrayal and/or finding out your partner has sex addiction. Moving through grief and loss, we share the journey to recovery and integration. This group helps participants ...
Photo of Robyn Trimborn, Licensed Professional Counselor in Austin, TX
Hosted by Robyn Trimborn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78746
This group is for those who have been impacted by the trauma of infidelity, betrayal and/or finding out your partner has sex addiction. Moving through grief and loss, we share the journey to recovery and integration. This group helps participants ...
(512) 881-7673 View (512) 881-7673
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 ...
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Hosted by Toya Foster
Licensed Professional Counselor, MBA, LPC
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 ...
(833) 983-5499 View (833) 983-5499
LGBTQ Process Group
A weekly psychodynamic process group for LGBTQ adults. Please visit my website for further details.
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Hosted by Monrovia C Van Hoose
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP
Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78751
A weekly psychodynamic process group for LGBTQ adults. Please visit my website for further details.
(512) 523-4007 View (512) 523-4007
Process Group
Interpersonal process group focused on understanding ourselves better and improving relationships with others.
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Hosted by Sara Hammond
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, JD
Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78704
Interpersonal process group focused on understanding ourselves better and improving relationships with others.
(512) 957-3315 View (512) 957-3315
Young Adult Group (ages 18-30)
The young adults in my group often seek counseling in order to alleviate symptoms of anxiety or depression, as well as to understand themselves and how they relate to others. In general, group therapy is uniquely beneficial in helping individuals ...
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Hosted by Tori Olds Phd
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78703
The young adults in my group often seek counseling in order to alleviate symptoms of anxiety or depression, as well as to understand themselves and how they relate to others. In general, group therapy is uniquely beneficial in helping individuals ...
(512) 649-0228 View (512) 649-0228
Death of a Loved One Support Group
**Open to anyone in Texas** **Summer Session: June 6th- September 5th with an open group format** VIRTUAL Grief Support Group for Adults. Come heal, process, and learn. Group members will have the opportunity to share and process with each other ...
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Hosted by Arielle Sokoll-Ward
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78745
**Open to anyone in Texas** **Summer Session: June 6th- September 5th with an open group format** VIRTUAL Grief Support Group for Adults. Come heal, process, and learn. Group members will have the opportunity to share and process with each other ...
(512) 515-9577 View (512) 515-9577
Stepparent Support Group
As a stepparent myself, I know firsthand the complexities that arise in this role. I believe strongly in the need for community and support as we navigate difficulties in our life. I use the term "stepparent" as an umbrella term. ...
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Hosted by Meg Mattingly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78701
As a stepparent myself, I know firsthand the complexities that arise in this role. I believe strongly in the need for community and support as we navigate difficulties in our life. I use the term "stepparent" as an umbrella term. ...
(737) 252-4811 View (737) 252-4811
Trauma Group
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Hosted by Cristina Peck
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPC
Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78759
(512) 948-3538 View (512) 948-3538
Girls Gone Group
Breaking up with relationship habits and behaviors is hard to do and can often leave us feeling depressed, lost, not good enough and empty. This 6-week series will help members: identify (and break up with) unhealthy relationship patterns, create personal ...
Photo of Dana Edgerton, Licensed Professional Counselor in Austin, TX
Hosted by Dana Edgerton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78701
Breaking up with relationship habits and behaviors is hard to do and can often leave us feeling depressed, lost, not good enough and empty. This 6-week series will help members: identify (and break up with) unhealthy relationship patterns, create personal ...
(512) 942-0226 View (512) 942-0226
Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT) is a new evidence based treatment targeting a spectrum of disorders characterized by excessive self control, often referred to as overcontrol (OC). RODBT involves individual sessions and skills training classes, and centers around ...
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Hosted by Austin RODBT
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78701
Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT) is a new evidence based treatment targeting a spectrum of disorders characterized by excessive self control, often referred to as overcontrol (OC). RODBT involves individual sessions and skills training classes, and centers around ...
(512) 640-0868 View (512) 640-0868
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.
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Hosted by Michelle John, PhD, LPC-S, SEP
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, SEP
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.
(512) 213-4840 View (512) 213-4840
Sex Addiction Psychotherapy Group
In this group, you will find support and understanding while learning about how sex addiction affects you emotionally, physically, relationally and spiritually. Expert group facilitation will help you heal and make critical decisions about yourself in a non-judgmental atmosphere. The ...
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Hosted by Lara Dye
Psychologist, MS, PhD, CSAT
Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78745
In this group, you will find support and understanding while learning about how sex addiction affects you emotionally, physically, relationally and spiritually. Expert group facilitation will help you heal and make critical decisions about yourself in a non-judgmental atmosphere. The ...
(512) 872-4585 View (512) 872-4585
DBT
Photo of Shantel Mackey, Psychologist in Austin, TX
Hosted by Shantel Mackey
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78745
(432) 535-3144 View (432) 535-3144

What is the difference between Group Therapy and a Support Group?
Austin Support Groups and Group Therapy both offer a safe place to explore important issues. It is important, however, to understand the difference between the two.

Group therapy in Austin is led by a therapist, group psychotherapist, or group counselor, and is generally structured around an issue. The therapist guides the group through a program as the group works together to better understand thoughts and feelings. Experienced therapists lead psychotherapy groups for various ages, such as adults, and specific issues including anger management, anxiety, and coping skills.

Support groups in Austin are usually facilitated by a therapist or counselor, but can also be led by members with lived experiences. Generally, a support group is less structured than a therapy group. Support groups bring together members to provide support and strength to each other, often around a common challenge such as addiction or grief.

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.

Is Group Therapy Right For You?
Group therapy in Austin allows you to benefit from the experiences and sharing of others. Listening to others, and recognizing what you have in common, allows you to learn about yourself. In the group environment, where therapy types such as Mindfulness Based group therapy are used, you can recognize aspects of yourself that you may choose to modify or change.

As other members share about their lives, you might see your own experiences or see patterns you hadn’t noticed previously. The group allows you to better understand issues you might not have noticed before.

Hearing the stories of group members gets you outside of yourself and helps you see your life differently. As you do that, a process of self-acceptance and empathy for others occurs as you learn to relate with others in the group.

Group therapy and support groups in Austin can also be a less expensive alternative to individual therapy. While you should check with your insurance company, you’ll often find that therapist led group psychotherapy is covered, while peer-led support groups are not. Either way, group session costs are generally less expensive than individual therapy.