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 in person group on Tuesdays is full. A new ONLINE therapy group is currently forming. This group is for adult males, is 90 minutes and dates/time is TBD. To find out more about joining, please contact Dr. Dye today.
Hosted by Lara Dye
Psychologist, MS, PhD, CSAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78745
My extensive experience in the mental health field coupled with specialized training in addiction and trauma have enabled me to be more successful treating clients in an empathetic and non-judgmental way.
I provide psychological services to help people struggling with symptoms of addiction or compulsive sexual behaviors. Having over 25 years in practice, I treat those that suffer from symptoms caused from childhood experiences of neglect, emotional, physical or sexual trauma. 'Less than nurturing' parenting can cause adulthood anxiety, depression and addiction. Many of my clients have struggled with addictive behaviors using substances (alcohol, drugs) or processes (sex, love, work) to deal with emotional pain. There is a high correlation between painful childhood experiences and addictive behaviors.
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Hosted by Cassia Helena
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CIT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78731
I'm here to support you through life's ups and downs, helping you create the life you truly want. With 10 years of experience helping people who suffer from trauma, PTSD, panic attacks, depression, and anxiety, I focus on helping you overcome self-doubt, build self-esteem, quiet your inner critic, and face relationship challenges directly. I'm dedicated to getting to the heart of the issues so we can find real solutions together. I also strongly believe in the power of daily self-care habits to bring more happiness and well-being into your life.
Trauma Recovery Group is to support women, who have experienced sexual, emotional, domestic abuse, are seeking support for recovery and healing. You may or may not have a diagnosis of mental health or substance use disorders, and may experience traumatic impacts from the experiences of violence that have strained social connections in the family, in the workplace, in childrearing, in housing-and that may have led to consequent health problems, all of which need to be addressed. Trauma Healing Women's group meets weekly.
Hosted by Group Therapy Austin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ST-S, ALST-GT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78759
-I offer Schema Therapy, DBT, Trauma recovery, mindfulness practice, EMDR therapy as need, and Emotionally Focused therapy.
I am a Licensed Professorial Counselor. I am specialized with Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR and Emotionally Focused Therapy. I worked in clinical settings, including behavioral health services with inpatients and out patients setting, and have worked with a wide variety of clients: individuals, couples, groups, families. I help you fine-tune your lives so that your pain is smaller and your joys are greater. Through compassion, respect, and working together, I strive to create a strong and trusting relationship with each and every client in order help you reach your goals.
This group will use Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to address the impact of trauma on safety, trust, power/control, esteem, and intimacy. In 6-8 weeks, we aim to: improve understanding of PTSD, reduce distress about memories of the trauma, decrease emotional numbing (i.e., difficulty feeling feelings) and avoidance of trauma reminders, reduce feelings of being tense or “on edge”, and decrease depression, anxiety, guilt or shame to improve day-to-day living. Call 512-246-7225 or email hello@austinanxiety.com to join our next group in January 2024.
Hosted by Jhana Rice
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78731
I also offer individual and group therapy for PTSD using Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).
I love working with busy people and those on their journey to emotional health. I specialize with clients struggling with trauma, OCD, anxiety disorders, control issues, perfectionism, work/life balance, social anxiety, avoidance, codependency, rigidity, and harsh judgments towards self and others. My therapy is designed to help you live according to your values so that you can connect more in daily life. And maybe even laugh a little along the way.
Parenting in isolation is awful! This group brings parents together to support one another, while experientially learning the concepts related to Daniel Siegel's book titled, Parenting from the Inside Out. Group members will safely explore their own family histories, with the purpose of strengthening parenting skills and lessening parenting-related stress. Experiential mindfulness practices to reduce stress and build awareness will also be explored.
Hosted by Rachael Cayton Barden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78757
I have experience helping people manage stress, build self compassion, examine addiction patterns, cope with family member addiction, address developmental trauma, brave parenting challenges, and change the way they approach and interact within relationships.
To others, you seem to have it all together, but the pain of your past and future colliding keeps you up at night. Past injuries have a continual hold on you and influence your most important relationships. Acting in line with your heart does not seem possible when you're caught in these patterns. You are stuck, but things can change. Loving yourself and appreciating each moment is an attainable goal, and one that I can help you reach. Through our conversations, you will gain a better understanding of yourself and your beginnings and start to feel more peace within your life and relationships.
This group utilizes attachment theory, ACT, DBT, self compassion, parts work, and therapeutic processing for clients to explore patterns and decide whether or not their choices resonate with their core values. This group is a non-judgmental, supportive way for individuals to uncover unmet needs and learn positive coping strategies to deal with whatever life may bring.
Hosted by Morgan Grace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, LCDC, CCTP, EMDR, TCYM
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78701
I specialize in trauma, dissociation, substance use and chronic pain.
Welcome! I am the founder of Alchemy Collective, a group mind body wellness practice specializing in intensives, retreats, and weekly therapy services. It takes a safe space with which to release the emotional weight and begin to see life with a new perspective. Our work together could be best summarized with the quote "Courage is not the absence of fear; courage is fear walking". I specifically offer intensive retreats for individuals, couples, families and teams. If you are interested in weekly services, we are happy to get you scheduled with one of the therapists or bodyworkers on our team who have openings.
Currently accepting new group members! This mini in-person community support group (limited to 6 participants) is for multicultural individuals from diverse backgrounds to explore their cultural identities and support each other. Music and imagery intervention may be used to build a collective healing community through creativity and intuition. This group is currently open for a new group member. The group fee is $50 per session. As this is a support group, health insurance benefits cannot be applied. Please fill out this form to join: https://forms.gle/nnupdqHMPE3jiqBA9
Hosted by Bitna Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78731
Do you think nobody understands you, even your family and friends? You feel stuck in a repeated pattern of relationships. You may constantly try to prove your worth to others. I’m a licensed clinician in TX and VA. I have worked in the mental health field over 10 years. My professional interests are relationship trauma (romantic/ social/ family), grief and loss, and cultural& identity issues. Using a holistic and intuitive approach, I can help you to bring more awareness to your childhood experiences, family origin, unconscious feelings and your current self. No matter what culture you are from, I'd love to hear your story.
Hosted by Dr. Danielle Sirles
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78731
Hosted by Danielle Elan Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78702
Motherless Daughters of Austin, TX offers a compassionate community for women navigating the grief of losing their mothers. With in-person and virtual options, you’ll connect with others who truly get it. You’ll never feel alone again as you experience the comfort of shared understanding and support. We also host special events during tough times like Mother’s Day and the holidays, bringing members together to find strength in one another. If you’re seeking a safe, understanding space to heal, reach out today to join us. You don’t have to face this journey alone.
Hosted by Heather Connelly
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78701
Do you feel that unresolved trauma, grief, loss, or attachment wounds have defined you and that you can’t break away from them? Are these experiences getting in the way of living your life to the fullest? I know how impactful these wounds can be on a family, affecting relationships, daily life, and even the way you see yourself. As a therapist, I provide a safe space where you can unpack the complex emotions surrounding your trauma, explore its impacts on your life, and work towards healing. My approach includes a combination of therapeutic methods, including attachment theory and multi-modal practices.
Find out what it feels like to receive empathy, compassion, and acceptance from others while allowing yourself to be open and honest by engaging in mindful group therapy. Cyndi Collen LCSW facilitates this group with a judgment-free approach based on mindful nervous system regulation, self-compassion, attachment and polyvagal theories. These pillars guide participants towards self-discovery by providing a safe space to become vulnerable and intimate with others while also learning about yourself through interactions and other perspectives. The group sessions are $65 each. Email us about this group or call 512-772-3611
Hosted by Flourish Holistic Mental Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78745
At Flourish! we recognize that it is hard to be a human navigating our current modern challenges - and even harder to do it alone. Our holistic, mindful and somatic approach to mental health is especially helpful for people feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, unfulfilled, anxious, hopeless, or who have experienced recent or past trauma(s).
Most members of this group are overwhelmed by feelings and have a deep commitment to personal growth. Deprivation and/or trauma characterizes their backgrounds. Exploring the meaning of sadness and anxiety is an important focus, as is developing self-awareness about self-sabotaging patterns. Members typically stay in this group 5-7 years or more as they continue to grow.
Hosted by Kathleen Adams
Psychologist, PhD, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78746
My adult long term psychotherapy group specializes in chronic shock and developmental trauma.
Pain exists to make us pay attention. Trying desperately not to hurt, we compromise our integrity, our hearts and our sense of self, on some misguided mission to be invulnerable, to please, to care-take, or just to belong...Somewhere along the way, our vision of ourselves loses focus. Therapy can help create a new template for living. Research shows us that the brain can actually re-wire itself in the context of a secure relationship, developing new capacities for self-soothing, obtaining perspective, and being intimate. I believe that all suffering bears embedded gifts, if we look hard enough.
A long term process group for gay men who desire to work on their relationships with themselves, others, and the ways in which they find meaning in their lives.
Hosted by John A Cooper
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC, LPC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78746
I work with both individuals and groups, and have particular interest in issues affecting men, survivors of religious oppression, trauma, addictions, grief and loss, helping professionals and small business owners in developing healthy, vibrant careers, and supporting gay men and lesbians in their quest for maximum fulfillment in their lives.
Freud is credited with stating that two things really matter in life: love and work. I help people find greater satisfaction with a) their relationships with themselves and others, and b) what they do to make meaning in their lives. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to help you maximize your spiritual, physical, and emotional potential. Operating from an orientation which draws primarily on a combination of contemporary psychoanalytic, attachment, and neurobiological perspectives, I am fully committed to walking with you on your journey toward greater satisfaction and fulfillment.
This group is a Therapy and Support group for those struggling with Betrayal Trauma (Partners of Sex/Porn Addiction). The group will meet 1x a week in central Austin. Please email if you are interested: maria.therapyaustin@gmail.com
Hosted by Maria Wesley Pinion
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT, CCBRT-c
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78746
Are you struggling with sexual behaviors you've promised yourself you'll stop? Is your spouse's porn use or sexual betrayal threatening your marriage? I offer Individual and Couples counseling for those whose relationship is struggling due to Porn or Sex Addiction as well as counseling for Partners of Betrayal Trauma. Many couples struggling with Sex Addiction or Infidelity want to heal their relationship and learn how to return to connection and intimacy. As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and a specialist in Couples Betrayal Recovery therapy, I will help you navigate the waters of recovering from infidelity.
This group will provide support to foster, adoptive, and kinship parents and exploration of the core issues in adoption and permanency, as covered in the book, "The Seven Core Issues Workbook for Parents of Traumatized Children and Teens." Any parents of children and teens who have experienced trauma are welcome. This is a 6 week group, $40 per session. Must commit to pay for all 6 sessions. SEPT 5 - OVERVIEW OF 7 CORE ISSUES, LOSS; SEPT 12 - REJECTION; SEPT 19 - SHAME AND GUILT; SEPT 26 - GRIEF; OCT 3 - IDENTITY, INTIMACY; OCT 10 - MASTERY AND CONTROL
Hosted by Keri Moran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78759
Adults: I also work with adults facing challenges with trauma, anxiety, depression, parenting, life transitions, and stress.
Children & Teens: Sometimes children go through a tough time or feel overwhelmed, and it has an impact on the whole family. Parents may feel frustrated or confused about how to help their children. They may feel that nothing will change. I partner with children, teens, and parents who are struggling with challenging behavior, trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, and other concerns that are creating a disruption in relationships. I love helping children build coping skills in order to manage what they are going through. I help parents strengthen their relationship with their child and build on their existing parenting strategies.
GROUP CURRENTLY FULL; WAITLIST AVAILABLE. This virtual group provides younger adults with a safe space to voice their experiences and emotions stemming from peer and family relationships, depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, and trauma. Group members have the opportunity to empathically connect with other younger adults, learn from each others' experiences, and develop self-compassion and tools for growth. As the group leader, I ensure that the group remains a positive, safe environment for all participants. Groups are capped at 5 members.
Hosted by Michael Germany
LPC-Associate, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78746
As a trauma specialist, I help my clients to soothe overwhelmed nervous systems, fully process emotions, and understand the meaning behind their emotions and experiences so that they can find relief and move on.
Are you overwhelmed and struggling to meet your own emotional needs because of anxiety, trauma, or life stress? Are you feeling distant from your life, loved ones, or yourself to the point of experiencing depression, self-judgement, or compulsive coping mechanisms? I know how stifling it can be to need relief but not know how to achieve that sense of peace. You want to feel in control of your own inner and outer life again—to feel safe in your body, mind, and relationships once and for all. Together, we can foster a new sense of safety and stability in your life.
Trauma Recovery Group (male & female) is to support and to empower individuals affected by abuse, neglect, abandonment, enmeshment, has low self-esteem, anxiety, depression and other issues that hinder personal growth, relationships and vocational effectiveness. You may or may not have a diagnosis of mental health or substance use disorders, and may experience addiction, neglect, abuse or any type of childhood trauma, acquire social and emotional habits and patterns that no longer work in adulthood. Survival behaviors are such as compulsive care taking, martyring, scapegoating, controlling, people-pleasing, and approval-seeking. Trauma Recovery group is an ongoing group that meets weekly Thursday evening.
Hosted by Ji Young Kim M.A., LPC-S
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78759
I help others fine-tune their lives so that their pain is smaller and their joys are greater. Through compassion, respect, and working together, I strive to create a strong and trusting relationship with each and every client in order help them reach their goals. I am specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression and relationship issues, trauma, abuse, attachment issues, low self-esteem, personality disorders, and stressors. If you're looking for extra support through a challenging situation, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. Please call or email me.
Cyndi facilitates this group with a judgment-free, mindful, and compassionate approach to guide participants towards connecting with each other within a safe space to encourage vulnerability and intimacy with others while also learning about yourself through interactions and varied perspectives. This group is ideal for those who avoid confrontation, are people pleasers, experience social anxiety, or have had a hard time connecting socially since Covid. Meeting in-person allows us to breathe, meditate or even do some body movements together to further ground our nervous systems into ease while we explore uncomfortable past and present experiences.
Hosted by Cyndi Collen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW-S, CMHIMP, CKYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78745
I bring a unique blend of mindfulness-based therapy models, humor infused with pop culture and attachment neuroscience to build an empathetic, compassionate, trauma-informed and non-judgmental foundation for our work to help resolve past experiences, build inner resources and resiliency so you can find ease, compassion and grace during stressful times.
If you are having a hard time coping with feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, shut down, stuck, over-thinking or stressed, psychotherapy with me can help soften the intensity and lessen the duration of unpleasant episodes. Whether these challenges are new, pre-existing or a result of recent or previous trauma(s), I understand the need to feel better, to feel better equipped to make hard decisions, to put up a boundary while not losing valued relationships, and to understand what is happening within you and why .
This is a group for those who have uncovered secrets in the family tree later in life, such as through DNA tests such as Ancestry.com or 23andMe and have discovered any shocking news about their lineage. These experiences may include finding out they were donor conceived, adopted, or surprising news about affairs resulting in half siblings and other bio family they never knew about. I hope to bring a tremendous amount of support to individuals navigating these challenges.
Hosted by Morgan Grace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, LCDC, CCTP, EMDR, TCYM
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78701
I specialize in trauma, dissociation, substance use and chronic pain.
Welcome! I am the founder of Alchemy Collective, a group mind body wellness practice specializing in intensives, retreats, and weekly therapy services. It takes a safe space with which to release the emotional weight and begin to see life with a new perspective. Our work together could be best summarized with the quote "Courage is not the absence of fear; courage is fear walking". I specifically offer intensive retreats for individuals, couples, families and teams. If you are interested in weekly services, we are happy to get you scheduled with one of the therapists or bodyworkers on our team who have openings.
Interpersonal traumatic events such as sexual assault, rape, abuse from childhood, domestic or intimate partner violence, or any other experience that elicits feelings of extreme fear, shame, guilt, and/or loss of safety can cause an array of symptoms that disrupt your daily life. Often times, being a survivor of trauma can be an isolating experience, causing you to feel alone and disconnected from others who just don’t get it. This virtual support group aims to decrease feelings of isolation and provide you with a nonjudgmental and supportive space to heal in the aftermath of interpersonal trauma.
Hosted by Lauren Tepfer
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78701
I use a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), trauma-informed therapy, and motivational interviewing to guide clients toward tangible change.
I am passionate about breaking the stigma of vulnerability and reframing it as a sign of strength. Therefore, I invite my clients to take a step closer to becoming more comfortable with vulnerability. I understand that, while the past has shaped all of us and helps to explain who each person is today, I believes that each person still has the power to choose how their past experiences can help them thrive in the present and the future, and I am committed to helping my clients do just that. I also help clients build a more secure relationship with themself in order to connect with others in a more purposeful manner.
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Trauma and PTSD Support Groups
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.