Support Groups in Austin, TX

Consider the insight, meaning and transformation dream work offers your insights about your life changes. Learn how to 'tend your dreams' and reserve your space in this conscious raising dream group by attending a workshop with Jungian and Archetypal Psychotherapist Dr. Victoria Shackelford
Hosted by Victoria Shackelford
Licensed Professional Counselor, MFA, MA, LPC, NCC, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78746
If you or you adolescent child are struggling with the effects of life changing stressful and traumatic events, such as domestic violence, sexual assault, the death of a loved one, the breakup of a long term marriage or a once loving relationship and are seeking help to make your way through the chaos---consider archetypal psychotherapy to make meaning from the way we engage these traumatic difficulties and learn skills for transforming your approach to life. I provide Jungian Psychotherapy services for couples, adults and adolescents suffering, Trauma, Anxiety, PTSD, depression, grief, anger and loss of meaning in life.
(210) 468-7214 View (210) 468-7214
This therapy group offers a safe, supportive space for South Asian women navigating divorce. It addresses the unique emotional, cultural, and societal challenges these women face, such as feelings of loss, guilt, and identity shifts. Through group discussions and culturally sensitive therapy, participants gain coping strategies, rebuild self-esteem, and foster resilience. The group emphasizes shared experiences, connection, and mutual support, helping women heal and reclaim their strength while honoring their diverse backgrounds and personal journeys.
Hosted by Mira D'Souza
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78702
Feeling overwhelmed? Life can bring on challenges that are difficult to work through without support. As the daughter of immigrant parents, I understand the complexities of inter-generational trauma. The weight of cultural and societal expectations can take a toll on one’s mental health. Family & religious pressure can also have a negative effect on our own identity and self-perception. I believe that no matter what our past has given us or what our future holds, we are capable of working through our life challenges. My goal as a therapist is to help clients embrace their authentic self and discover new paths of healing and growth.
(737) 727-3101 View (737) 727-3101
Process Group for 18+ Queer & Trans Austinites facilitated by Jourdan Bartels, LPC (she/her) and Emery Rodriguez, LPC-A (they/he). This group is meant to provide a space where Queer Texans can relate to one another, feel empowered, and process their pain with safe folks who truly understand. The group is whatever members need it to be, but some ideas include: Honoring the Fluidity of Being Queer, Working Through Shame & Self-Compassion, Navigating Hate & Discrimination, Cultivating Resilience Among Anti-Queer Legislation, Finding Community, Seeking Support & Knowing Your Resources, Affirming & Enjoying Your Queer/Trans Body, Making Space for Queer/Trans Joy & Euphoria.
Hosted by Emery Rodriguez
LPC Associate, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78703
I cherish working with 2SLGBTQ+ adolescents and adults and with Queer & Trans People of Color (QTPOC). For those of you who are carrying past experiences that have impacted your sense of safety or belonging, know that you're welcome here exactly as you are. Maybe you're seeking to understand your mind and body's responses to stress and anxiety, foster deeper connections within your relationships, or break free from shame and perfectionism. As a fellow queer, trans, and nonbinary person, I'm dedicated to supporting your journey with warmth, understanding, and the utmost respect for your lived experience.
(972) 526-5306 View (972) 526-5306
Anxie-TEA (Techniques, Experiences, and Attitudes) is a 5-week online group that combines effective techniques for managing anxiety and increasing wellbeing with the supportive dynamic of group therapy and coaching. Participants receive hands-on experience with effective tools and approaches for improving quality of life. Sessions are resuming in late August, with daytime, evening, and weekend offerings planned. Email nicholsmsw@gmail.com or phone Jaime at 512- 829-1701 for more information. Jaime Nichols, LMSW can also be contacted for questions and to schedule individual appointments for therapy, coaching, and hypnosis at the same address and phone number.
Hosted by Jaime Nichols
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78758
Hardly anybody I know aspires to be that average, center-of-the-bell-curve person. In different ways, we all deviate from the norm, which explains our own uniqueness. My aim as a therapist is to work with individuals, couples, triads, and families in a way that celebrates their uniqueness and "incurable deviance." By meeting you where you are, with who you are, in a way that makes best use of your unique strengths, hopes, dreams, and quirks, we can work together as client(s) and therapist to help you address your current challenges, get lots more of what you want, develop skills, transform, and explore new choices available to you.
(512) 872-2241 View (512) 872-2241
Often in sessions or personal conversations, I hear men talking about how hard it is to make conversation when meeting new people, or when in business meetings with colleagues. This kind of anxiety can often lead to isolation in our personal lives as well as difficulties in our professional lives. The group has members who identify as both gay and straight men. While the initial focus is centered around social anxiety and communication the group is ongoing reaching into issues and concerns beyond the initial focus which arise from the group members themselves. The group meets on Monday evenings in person, public health permitting.
Hosted by John Perry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78759
Sometimes our lives can feel like an exercise in frustration. We may feel trapped, isolated and disconnected from people around us, including our families. Discordant relationships, anxiety, PTSD issues, LGBTQ issues, physical & emotional abuse, and substance use may impact us in harmful and destructive ways. Working together in a safe atmosphere, we can examine your particular struggles, find your hidden strengths, challenge outmoded habits, and develop solutions. Step by step, you will find ways to move forward out of the frustration of anxiety and depression, finding renewed hope, motivation and fulfillment: even joy!
(512) 488-4656 View (512) 488-4656
Does your middle-schooler have trouble turning in homework? Do they opt for screen time in lieu of school work, extra-curriculars or chores? Ever wondered if your child is neuro-divergent or has your middle-schooler been diagnosed with ADHD or ASD? Middle-school is a difficult time for both student and parent. It can be a time when developmental challenges are highlighted and frustration in the household is magnified. This group explores strategies and allows you to ask questions and share experiences in a confidential, compassionate, and judgement-free setting.
Hosted by Brendan Owens
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78750
Are you the parent of a teen or young adult experiencing challenges with school and life transitions? Are you a teen or young adult struggling to achieve your goals or enhance your personal relationships? Overcoming obstacles to growth often requires self-exploration and changing the way we see ourselves.
(512) 714-2535 View (512) 714-2535
SELF-ESTEEM IS THE KEY "We can’t escape the effect self-esteem has on our lives," says Robert McGarey, M.A., Executive Director of the Austin nonprofit Human Potential Center. "Romance, money, jobs and family relationships are profoundly influenced by our feelings about ourselves. Our self-confidence either improves our life or damages it. When we build sound self-esteem, we boost our satisfaction with life, improve our psychological health and emotional resiliency, and completely transform our relationships. It’s the cornerstone on which all other aspects of psychological health are built."
Hosted by Robert McGarey
MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78704
My goal is not to treat dysfunction or illness, but rather to promote your emotional and psychological health; help you develop effective communication skills; and encourage you to create a lifestyle that reinforces self-exploration and personal growth. I help you strengthen skills you already possess and develop new ones, so that you can take charge of your life and feel better about yourself. Whether your main concern is your career, relationships, personal growth or spiritual growth, I can help you take the steps that are necessary to start truly enjoying your life. Some evening and weekend appointments are available.
(512) 920-6314 View (512) 920-6314
Group work can be particularly powerful for those recovering from infidelity. Betrayal trauma is one of the more complex and harmful life experiences a person can endure whether the person is the betrayer or the betrayed. Goals of this group are to help partners manage trauma triggers, develop safety by setting boundaries, gain insight into relational and individual patterns, and get support from others who are struggling with similar issues. Let's heal together!
Hosted by Erik Maye
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78730
Let's face it - maybe you’ve attempted to fix your problems on your own, but just can’t. You’re still trying to figure what to do and need some help, so you chose to seek support. I specialize in working with men and recognize that being a man in our society presents a unique set of challenges and issues. Common issues I work with clients on include relationship/intimacy struggles, depression, anxiety, ADHD, shame, anger/rage, sexual issues, feelings of numbness and addiction. I can assure you a level of comfort and understanding as well as specialized training when dealing with these issues.
(512) 309-7087 View (512) 309-7087
This is an ongoing process group for women between 21-29 trying to recover from traumatic relationships. Bad experiences with members of your family, romantic partners, or friends can make it hard to feel safe trusting again. This group has been ongoing for over two years and there are still people in the group that have been there since the beginning. It's a community of women reality testing and sharing their experiences in a safe place. This group is always on a waitlist but if you think you would be a good fit please reach out and put your name down.
Hosted by Edward Dreslinski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78735
I believe that successful therapy starts with a strong, collaborative relationship between the therapist and client. I understand that each one of my clients has a unique story to share and I am committed to listening with empathy and without judgment. My style is conversational, intuitive, and direct with each intervention grounded in evidence-based research.
(512) 729-7056 View (512) 729-7056
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
Life is full of challenges, and sometimes we need a compassionate guide to navigate the journey. My therapeutic approach is rooted in personal experience and professional expertise, allowing me to connect deeply with my clients. My goal is to create a safe and empathetic space where healing and growth can occur. I specialize in: -Parents, caregivers, tweens and teens. -Women navigating mother loss, whether recent or long past. -Couples seeking support in their relationship, whether to resolve conflict, recover from betrayal, or enhance connection.
(512) 886-9062 View (512) 886-9062
Hosted by James Allen Carter-Haith Jr
Psychologist, PhD, CART
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78752
(979) 227-2303 View (979) 227-2303
This men's group is a place for men to delve deeply into themselves, share and discover the different elements of their personality, and grow together under a spirit of sacred masculinity. Men here will contact and embody their emotions in a healthy manner, develop open communication, and dance with all the various aspects of their identity. This group incorporates a Jungian and psychosynthesis framework, and includes elements of psychodrama.
Hosted by Michael Ebbinghaus II
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78746
I help individuals become their most authentic self through connection to Nature and creative work. With a deep understanding of the transformative power of self-discovery, our work is a journey to nurture and embrace true identity. I encourage self-awareness through mindfulness practice, development of and alignment to personal values, and catalysis of our past hurts into creativity. In addition to depth psychotherapy, I also offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy.
(737) 214-9172 View (737) 214-9172
Build community, break down stigma, & heal together in this support group series for TFMR (termination for medical reasons) parents in Texas. Participants will participate in weekly 1.5-hour sessions together for 6 or 8 weeks. Participants are screened in advance to ensure the group is appropriate and to protect the safety of the group. The group will focus on a different topic each week (though anything related to participants' experience is always welcome) such as guilt & shame, navigating anniversaries/milestones/holidays, managing anger/jealousy/"ugly feelings," & ways to honor and continue bonds with your baby/ies.
Hosted by Jane Armstrong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78701
If you have ended a wanted pregnancy, you are welcome & deserving of compassion, healing, & community. Termination for medical reasons (TFMR), or ending a wanted pregnancy due to the health of the baby or the pregnant person, is uniquely complex & results in the devastating loss of a much loved baby & future. You may feel much of the same pain & silencing that other pregnancy & infant loss parents do. You may also feel additional layers of shame, fear, & judgment due to the politicized nature of the loss, the idea that you had to make a “choice,” & the lack of safe & inclusive communities & resources available to support you.
(512) 881-8714 View (512) 881-8714
This group is a space to process the existential concerns that emerge during recovery. Maybe you lie awake at night wresting with questions of identity in the aftermath of your addiction. Who am I? Who have I become? What do I value? Maybe you're in the middle of zoom meeting and are struck by the familiar dread that this is all just meaningless... Maybe it feels like you are drowning in loneliness, unable to reach out and connect. If you can connect with existential themes and you are in recovery, then this group is for you.
Hosted by Gabrielle Coolidge
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78704
Do you often feel lonely in crowded room? Do you get lost in reckless behaviors just for that brief moment where you remember how it feels to be alive? Have you followed the script to provide, to protect, to work hard, to be stoic, only to wake up and find yourself living a life that does not feel like it belongs to you? Often times the behaviors that cause us the most pain and disconnection from ourselves and our relationships are motivated by self-protection. My hope is to co-create an environment of relational safety where you and I can honor and release the defensive strategies of your wounded heart.
(737) 352-4795 View (737) 352-4795
This is a group of adult men and women (age range late 20's to early 50's) who've had previous experience with therapy and would like to deepen their understanding of how they relate to others. This type of group is not a support group. Although family of origin and current relationship issues may be shared, the primary focus is on the "here and now" of the group experience. It can feel awkward or different to interact this way, but it is in new experiences that we can make lasting changes to our old scripts and past stories.
Hosted by Amelia Canally
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78746
Hi and welcome! Therapy is a powerful and life changing force and the therapist client fit is the most important element in making therapy worthwhile and effective. Most clients who seek therapy with me are working through relationship issues (either old wounds from family of origin or current relationship issues), loneliness, parenting adjustments or struggles, loss, divorce or separation, connection challenges or relationship betrayal.
(512) 271-5368 View (512) 271-5368
Hosted by Dr. Danielle Sirles
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78731
(512) 877-4295 View (512) 877-4295
We have multiple Adult DBT and RO DBT classes available Monday-Thursday virtually or in person. Please contact our office to get current scheduling options. Our classes run 90min long, $65/wk and you'd pick 1 class schedule to consistently attend. Feel free to complete our request form to expedite services. austindbtassociates.com/request-form/
Hosted by Elizabeth Madaelil
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78759
I hope that you are proud of yourself for looking for a therapist; starting therapy can be a scary, overwhelming process! As a South Asian woman, I know how hard it is to find a therapist who has similar cultural experiences and values. I am passionate about making therapy more accessible and approachable for everyone, especially those with intersecting, marginalized identities. I use an eclectic approach to help with issues such as anxiety, depression, impulsivity, OCD, and more. I am excited to work with you to better your mental health, achieve your goals, and move closer towards your life worth living.
(512) 902-3282 View (512) 902-3282
Young adult men beginning the process of recovery from addiction or other mental health challenges need a solution unique to their needs and lifestyle. Alpha IOP offers a flexible option to receive clinical, recreational, and social programming while living at home, your dorm, or another sober living environment.
Hosted by Alpha Behavioral Health
Treatment Center, LPC-S, LCSW, LCDC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78705
Alpha Behavioral Health is proud to offer a variety of counseling packages for teens, young adults and their families. We specialize in providing solutions to those afflicted with mental health and substance use challenges and the specific issues pertaining to adolescence and emerging adulthood. We offer a community hub, high quality therapy, and individualized life skills support.
(512) 535-0843 View (512) 535-0843
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.
(512) 960-1682 View (512) 960-1682
This workshop uses the ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) model to teach small business owners and their employees how to increase psychological flexibility by cultivating: mindfulness, emotion regulation skills, values clarification skills, and ways to change your relationship to unworkable thoughts. My leadership style for this group is very hands on, creative and fun! Group can be held on the business premise if it is suitably quiet and confidential in order to accomodate for COVID concerns. Reach out to discuss details about time, day of the week, location and cost per session. I'm flexible!
Hosted by Claire Palmer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78759
I help anxious young professionals change the way they relate to painful thoughts & emotions so they can live a life guided by their values rather than their fears. You might feel like life is mostly going okay. You might compare yourself to others and think “I shouldn’t be complaining” and yet you keep getting stuck in this painful cycle and you’re sick of it! You could be struggling with internal criticism, feeling directionless, unresolved feelings from the past or paralyzing anxiety about the future. If so, schedule a free consultation call now to learn more. I also specialize in treating OCD, hair pulling and skin picking.
(512) 865-5270 View (512) 865-5270
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