Support Groups in Richardson, TX
Thursday evenings from 4:30 to 6:00. A supportive psycho educational group to help adults in Texas develop more psychological flexibility and resilience to better cope with life’s stressors, mental health issues and increase overall well being. Currently, $20 a session.

Hosted by Rachel Meltzer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, S
Group meets in Richardson, TX 75081
Thursday evenings from 4:30 to 6:00. A supportive psycho educational group to help adults in Texas develop more psychological flexibility and resilience to better cope with life’s stressors, mental health issues and increase overall well being. Currently, $20 a session.
A group of parents will build skills to help your child, reduce stress, celebrate the wins, and practice hard-to-change habits in a supportive online environment. This group will be for 12 parents for twelve weekly sessions of 75 minutes. Preference is for parents of children who have received some ERP for their fear of "being sick" or vomit. The $60 per parent fee is reimbursable in California and Texas by PPO insurance plans. The group will be held over the weekend, Spring 2024. ONLINE NATIONWIDE

Hosted by CBT Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CA, TX
Group meets in Richardson, TX 75081
A group of parents will build skills to help your child, reduce stress, celebrate the wins, and practice hard-to-change habits in a supportive online environment. This group will be for 12 parents for twelve weekly sessions of 75 minutes. Preference is for parents of children who have received some ERP for their fear of "being sick" or vomit. The $60 per parent fee is reimbursable in California and Texas by PPO insurance plans. The group will be held over the weekend, Spring 2024. ONLINE NATIONWIDE
Over 16 weeks, u will study the book "Nonviolent Communication: The Language of Life" by Marshall B. Rosenberg, PhD, plus more. You will learn a new far more effective way of Listening and of Speaking. You will complete exercises. I'll be providing u even more practical communicating skills that u will be putting to use immediately and seeing results. Currently, for a new group, the day/time is flexible--we'll decide that for sure upon learning availability of the 5 members who will for sure be in this group.

Hosted by Dr. Stephanie Christine Lang
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LSOTP, NCC
Group meets in Richardson, TX 75081
Over 16 weeks, u will study the book "Nonviolent Communication: The Language of Life" by Marshall B. Rosenberg, PhD, plus more. You will learn a new far more effective way of Listening and of Speaking. You will complete exercises. I'll be providing u even more practical communicating skills that u will be putting to use immediately and seeing results. Currently, for a new group, the day/time is flexible--we'll decide that for sure upon learning availability of the 5 members who will for sure be in this group.
We offer a unique, specialized, and comprehensive approach for individuals, couples, and families facing the complexities of life.

Hosted by Dr. Jenna Mountain
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CST, EMDR, ART
Group meets in Richardson, TX 75080
We offer a unique, specialized, and comprehensive approach for individuals, couples, and families facing the complexities of life.
Intervention and prevention programs are designed to address a variety of issues faced by individuals and communities. These programs aim to prevent or mitigate the effects of various social, economic, and health-related issues. Mental Health America provides a range of prevention and early intervention programs that address risk factors and increase protective factors in order to promote the prevention and intervention of mental health.

Hosted by Texas Advance Behavioral Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MA, LPC, MHC-A
Group meets in Richardson, TX 75080
Intervention and prevention programs are designed to address a variety of issues faced by individuals and communities. These programs aim to prevent or mitigate the effects of various social, economic, and health-related issues. Mental Health America provides a range of prevention and early intervention programs that address risk factors and increase protective factors in order to promote the prevention and intervention of mental health.
A-SIDE: An Asexuality-Spectrum Identity and Development Educational Group is a closed psychoeducational group for ace-identifying and ace-questioning folks in the DFW area. Members must be 18+. The goals of the group are to create a safe and affirming space for local ace/ace-questioning folks, empower group members to be advocates for themselves as well as their community, and provide education regarding sex and sexuality related concepts and support identity development. The group will run for 8 weeks and cost 35$ per session. Please reach out if you are interested in joining our next group!

A-SIDE: An Asexuality-Spectrum Identity and Development Educational Group is a closed psychoeducational group for ace-identifying and ace-questioning folks in the DFW area. Members must be 18+. The goals of the group are to create a safe and affirming space for local ace/ace-questioning folks, empower group members to be advocates for themselves as well as their community, and provide education regarding sex and sexuality related concepts and support identity development. The group will run for 8 weeks and cost 35$ per session. Please reach out if you are interested in joining our next group!
A JOURNEY GUIDED BY GIFTS: Exploration ~ Discovery ~ Expansion KNOW YOURSELF: The Gift Getaways inspire, motivate, restore and refocus women through meaning, personalization and fun. We are ready to make friends with ourselves. We embrace our lives and sculpt the time for our own design. LOVE OTHERS: We naturally build caring and encouragement in the Gift Getaway. Friendships deepen, begin and quicken. GIFT FOR YOURSELF: Women seldom stop, take time and find the inspiration to do this for themselves. We thrive through bonds, relationships and

Hosted by Heather Carlile
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPC-S
Group meets in Richardson, TX 75081
A JOURNEY GUIDED BY GIFTS: Exploration ~ Discovery ~ Expansion KNOW YOURSELF: The Gift Getaways inspire, motivate, restore and refocus women through meaning, personalization and fun. We are ready to make friends with ourselves. We embrace our lives and sculpt the time for our own design. LOVE OTHERS: We naturally build caring and encouragement in the Gift Getaway. Friendships deepen, begin and quicken. GIFT FOR YOURSELF: Women seldom stop, take time and find the inspiration to do this for themselves. We thrive through bonds, relationships and
ATTENTION!! GROUP IS NOT CURRENTLY ACTIVE!! Do you feel isolated in your infertility? Maybe you aren't sure about how to interact with family and friends who all have children or are pregnant. You might feel guilt over having to protect your heart or struggle to keep in the tears at baby showers or during holidays. Wherever you are in your journey, the rollercoaster of infertility is often overwhelming. Let the strength of other women support and empower you while you practice coping skills, feel understood and learn ways to take care of yourself. YOU ARE NOT ALONE...

Hosted by Doreen Simonian
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS
Group meets in Richardson, TX 75080
ATTENTION!! GROUP IS NOT CURRENTLY ACTIVE!! Do you feel isolated in your infertility? Maybe you aren't sure about how to interact with family and friends who all have children or are pregnant. You might feel guilt over having to protect your heart or struggle to keep in the tears at baby showers or during holidays. Wherever you are in your journey, the rollercoaster of infertility is often overwhelming. Let the strength of other women support and empower you while you practice coping skills, feel understood and learn ways to take care of yourself. YOU ARE NOT ALONE...
Powerful Social Skills groups available for Boys and Girls from ages 5 to 12. Provides for members, in a natural environment, an opportunity to share with others in similar circumstances. Members will learn how to build successful relationships with others and enhance their peer communication skills. Parents typically report improved self-esteem, independence and respect. Please call for more information.

Hosted by Rochelle M Ritzi
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, RPT-S, CCPT-S
Group meets in Richardson, TX 75080
Powerful Social Skills groups available for Boys and Girls from ages 5 to 12. Provides for members, in a natural environment, an opportunity to share with others in similar circumstances. Members will learn how to build successful relationships with others and enhance their peer communication skills. Parents typically report improved self-esteem, independence and respect. Please call for more information.
Sticks N Stones is a 6 week Sister Circle. There are negative experiences and words that harm and cause deep emotional wounds to the soul. This 6-week support group will help you challenge the wounds and words created by past experiences. You will use creative tools to rebalance, reconnect, and rebuild yourself with skills that give you new meaning to support growth and wellness.

Hosted by Shelly Bates
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Group meets in Richardson, TX 75080
Sticks N Stones is a 6 week Sister Circle. There are negative experiences and words that harm and cause deep emotional wounds to the soul. This 6-week support group will help you challenge the wounds and words created by past experiences. You will use creative tools to rebalance, reconnect, and rebuild yourself with skills that give you new meaning to support growth and wellness.
Coping skills teaching mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal skills based on Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Online only group. Meets Tuesdays at 7PM Central Time.

Coping skills teaching mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal skills based on Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Online only group. Meets Tuesdays at 7PM Central Time.
I hope you will find that I have created a safe space for you to be able to talk openly, ask questions, explore gender, and feel safe to openly show up as your authentic self and be supported. The session fee is $45 and I also offer a 25% off, if you want to secure your place for 4 sessions at $135. This group meets on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays. We look forward to working with you as soon as you are ready.

I hope you will find that I have created a safe space for you to be able to talk openly, ask questions, explore gender, and feel safe to openly show up as your authentic self and be supported. The session fee is $45 and I also offer a 25% off, if you want to secure your place for 4 sessions at $135. This group meets on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays. We look forward to working with you as soon as you are ready.
We work with chemically dependent adult women. Our mission is to improve their mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional health through an integrated system of group and individual counseling services. We offer a wide range of services including 12-step facilitation, experiential therapy, CBT, DBT,eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, and group therapy. Our goal is to empower them to gain emotional and physical sobriety through development of healthy relationships, feeling and coping with emotions uncovering their true self so that they can develop tools to discover new and better ways to cope with life’s problems.

Hosted by Simply Grace Counseling Center
Treatment Center, LCSW, LCDC
Group meets in Richardson, TX 75080
We work with chemically dependent adult women. Our mission is to improve their mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional health through an integrated system of group and individual counseling services. We offer a wide range of services including 12-step facilitation, experiential therapy, CBT, DBT,eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, and group therapy. Our goal is to empower them to gain emotional and physical sobriety through development of healthy relationships, feeling and coping with emotions uncovering their true self so that they can develop tools to discover new and better ways to cope with life’s problems.
This singles group is focused on creating healthy, successful and committed relationships. Members of this group include individuals who are coming out of ended relationships (both dating and divorced). Topics to be focused on:
*Effective listening skills
*Conflict management
*What defines healthy intimacy
*Better understanding of gender differences
*Learning what is acceptable and unacceptable - setting boundaries

Hosted by Carl Wesley Pearce
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMFT
Group meets in Richardson, TX 75080
This singles group is focused on creating healthy, successful and committed relationships. Members of this group include individuals who are coming out of ended relationships (both dating and divorced). Topics to be focused on:
*Effective listening skills
*Conflict management
*What defines healthy intimacy
*Better understanding of gender differences
*Learning what is acceptable and unacceptable - setting boundaries
We are a certified clinical anxiety treatment professional with over five years of experience. We offer counseling services for women struggling with anxiety disorders, OCD, and trauma. Trained in both ERP and EMDR, we provide virtual services for Texas and Arkansas residents, allowing you to receive care in the privacy and comfort of your own home. Our bilingual services empower anxious Latina women to regain control and redefine happiness. Additionally, we offer culturally competent clinical supervision for LMSWs in Texas, specializing in support for the Hispanic community, and conduct thorough immigration evaluations.

Hosted by Diana Beltran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, CCATP
Group meets in Richardson, TX 75080
We are a certified clinical anxiety treatment professional with over five years of experience. We offer counseling services for women struggling with anxiety disorders, OCD, and trauma. Trained in both ERP and EMDR, we provide virtual services for Texas and Arkansas residents, allowing you to receive care in the privacy and comfort of your own home. Our bilingual services empower anxious Latina women to regain control and redefine happiness. Additionally, we offer culturally competent clinical supervision for LMSWs in Texas, specializing in support for the Hispanic community, and conduct thorough immigration evaluations.
A weekly, online support group led by neurodivergent parent/professionals, this group offers a judgement-free space for parents and caregivers to feel a sense of belonging and support. We provide mindfulness and somatic approaches to support regulation and neurodiversity-aligned guidance on child development, navigating school, family issues, and more. Meets every Tuesday 11:30a - 12:50p CST. Private pay cost is $20 per session. We accept Oxford, Oscar Health, United Healthcare, Aetna, and Blue Cross Blue Shield (Texas & California residents only)

Hosted by Daniel Meisenheimer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Richardson, TX 75080
A weekly, online support group led by neurodivergent parent/professionals, this group offers a judgement-free space for parents and caregivers to feel a sense of belonging and support. We provide mindfulness and somatic approaches to support regulation and neurodiversity-aligned guidance on child development, navigating school, family issues, and more. Meets every Tuesday 11:30a - 12:50p CST. Private pay cost is $20 per session. We accept Oxford, Oscar Health, United Healthcare, Aetna, and Blue Cross Blue Shield (Texas & California residents only)
Powerful Social Skills groups available for Boys and Girls from ages 5 to 12. Provides for members, in a natural environment, an opportunity to share with others in similar circumstances. Members will learn how to build successful relationships with others and enhance their peer communication skills. Parents typically report improved self-esteem, independence and respect. Please call for more information.

Hosted by Josh Hawkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S, CCPT-S , CHST
Group meets in Richardson, TX 75080
Powerful Social Skills groups available for Boys and Girls from ages 5 to 12. Provides for members, in a natural environment, an opportunity to share with others in similar circumstances. Members will learn how to build successful relationships with others and enhance their peer communication skills. Parents typically report improved self-esteem, independence and respect. Please call for more information.
The way we communicate with others can improve our lives significantly. We have been teaching NVC for many years. By being present, learning to suspend judgment, learning to identify your own thoughts and needs, we are better able to actually connect with others without defensiveness and unhealthy explosive anger. Clients often ask how come they've never been taught this before? We've helped hundreds of clients improve both their own lives and relationships at home, school, work and in their communities.

Hosted by Rachel Meltzer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, S
Group meets in Richardson, TX 75081
The way we communicate with others can improve our lives significantly. We have been teaching NVC for many years. By being present, learning to suspend judgment, learning to identify your own thoughts and needs, we are better able to actually connect with others without defensiveness and unhealthy explosive anger. Clients often ask how come they've never been taught this before? We've helped hundreds of clients improve both their own lives and relationships at home, school, work and in their communities.
Learn to manifest abundance while removing barriers to success in a safe group setting. Psychotherapist & former faculty-led therapy group. Email for more info.

Hosted by Deborah Mata
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPCC
Group meets in Richardson, TX 75080
Learn to manifest abundance while removing barriers to success in a safe group setting. Psychotherapist & former faculty-led therapy group. Email for more info.
A powerful and healing experience for women going through or have been through a divorce. This group will focus on healing as well as the practical needs that women face when dealing with divorce.

Hosted by Rochelle M Ritzi
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, RPT-S, CCPT-S
Group meets in Richardson, TX 75080
A powerful and healing experience for women going through or have been through a divorce. This group will focus on healing as well as the practical needs that women face when dealing with divorce.
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Once you complete your search, you can use the filters to narrow the results by selecting specialties (such as grief, trauma, or eating disorders), therapeutic approaches, age groups, and other criteria to find a group that best fits your needs.
How does group therapy work?
Group therapy is led by one or more trained therapists and provides a space where participants can process their experiences and learn from others facing similar challenges. Groups may focus on a specific issue—such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, or caregiving—or they may center around a particular therapeutic approach, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), social skill development, or Exposure Therapy. Some groups are also designed for specific populations, such as teens, veterans, or LGBTQ+ individuals.
It’s also important to distinguish group therapy from peer-led support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous. While both can offer valuable support, therapy groups are typically led by licensed professionals and follow a more structured format. Therapy groups often meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many peer support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
It’s also important to distinguish group therapy from peer-led support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous. While both can offer valuable support, therapy groups are typically led by licensed professionals and follow a more structured format. Therapy groups often meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many peer support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
What are the benefits of group therapy?
Group therapy offers several important benefits. It brings together people facing similar challenges—whether related to mental health, physical health, or life transitions—and creates a supportive environment where participants can exchange feedback, share experiences, and learn from one another. Hearing different perspectives can help individuals discover new coping strategies and practical tools they may not have encountered on their own. Sharing personal experiences, such as coping with a serious illness or navigating family struggles, can also reduce feelings of isolation and foster a sense of connection and understanding. In addition to emotional support, group members often gain useful, real-world advice from peers who have faced similar situations.
Group therapy is typically more affordable than individual therapy and, for certain conditions, can be equally effective. Many groups also include structured activities—such as guided journaling, cognitive-behavioral exercises, or role-playing—to help participants develop concrete skills they can apply in daily life.
Group therapy is typically more affordable than individual therapy and, for certain conditions, can be equally effective. Many groups also include structured activities—such as guided journaling, cognitive-behavioral exercises, or role-playing—to help participants develop concrete skills they can apply in daily life.
Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?
It is difficult to make a blanket statement about the effectiveness of support groups, as they vary widely in focus and the conditions they address. However, support groups can be highly valuable in helping individuals gain emotional support and achieve meaningful treatment outcomes. For certain conditions, such as substance use, research has shown that group therapy can be particularly effective—sometimes just as effective as individual therapy—in supporting long-term recovery.
Many professionals attribute the effectiveness of group therapy to the unique benefits of the group setting, which fosters peer-to-peer learning and a sense of connection through shared experiences. Group settings also offer accountability and encouragement from both facilitators and fellow participants, which helps sustain motivation and supports continued progress. These factors together play a key role in promoting the overall effectiveness of group therapy.
Many professionals attribute the effectiveness of group therapy to the unique benefits of the group setting, which fosters peer-to-peer learning and a sense of connection through shared experiences. Group settings also offer accountability and encouragement from both facilitators and fellow participants, which helps sustain motivation and supports continued progress. These factors together play a key role in promoting the overall effectiveness of group therapy.
How much does group therapy cost?
Group therapy is typically less expensive than individual therapy, with sessions typically costing between $50 and $75 each. In comparison, individual therapy can cost anywhere from $100 to $200 or more per session, even with insurance. Some therapists or organizations offer low-cost or free group therapy options, particularly through community centers or nonprofit organizations. In some cases, groups may require payment upfront for a set number of sessions, such as paying for six weekly sessions at the first meeting. However, many providers offer payment plans to help make participation more accessible if this upfront payment is required.
Does insurance cover group therapy?
As with individual therapy, insurance coverage for group therapy varies based on factors such as your specific insurance plan, the purpose of the group, your diagnosis, and whether the group provider is in-network. Many insurance plans cover group therapy sessions that address diagnosable mental health conditions, such as substance use disorders, anxiety, or depression.
However, groups that focus on topics not directly tied to a mental health diagnosis—such as parenting support or divorce recovery—are less likely to be covered. Because coverage can vary widely, it’s important to check with your insurance provider before joining a group to confirm whether the sessions will be covered and what out-of-pocket costs you may be responsible for.
However, groups that focus on topics not directly tied to a mental health diagnosis—such as parenting support or divorce recovery—are less likely to be covered. Because coverage can vary widely, it’s important to check with your insurance provider before joining a group to confirm whether the sessions will be covered and what out-of-pocket costs you may be responsible for.
How long does group therapy last?
The length of each group therapy session typically ranges from 45 minutes to two hours, depending on the therapy approach, the group’s goals, and how often the group meets. In some cases, group therapy is part of a larger treatment program, such as an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), where group sessions complement individual therapy and are scheduled as part of the program’s overall structure.
The duration of participation in a group also varies. Some groups are designed to be short-term, lasting anywhere from 6 to 24 weeks—for example, bereavement groups or skills-based groups like those using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Other groups may be longer-term, lasting a year or more, and some ongoing support groups meet indefinitely, allowing participants to stay as long as they find the group helpful.
The duration of participation in a group also varies. Some groups are designed to be short-term, lasting anywhere from 6 to 24 weeks—for example, bereavement groups or skills-based groups like those using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Other groups may be longer-term, lasting a year or more, and some ongoing support groups meet indefinitely, allowing participants to stay as long as they find the group helpful.
What are the limitations of support groups?
Support groups offer many benefits, but they also have certain limitations. Unlike therapy groups, many support groups do not provide formal therapeutic treatment and are not led by licensed mental health professionals. For individuals seeking clinical treatment for specific mental health diagnoses—such as depression, eating disorders, or substance use—individual therapy or group therapy led by a licensed professional may offer more personalized and specialized care.
The effectiveness of a support group also depends heavily on the group’s participants and the overall group dynamic. When members engage respectfully and offer constructive support, the group can foster valuable peer-to-peer learning. However, if certain participants dominate discussions, provide inaccurate advice, or create conflict, it can disrupt the group’s sense of safety and reduce its effectiveness. Confidentiality can also be harder to maintain in support groups, particularly in open groups where participants can join or leave at any time. With new members regularly entering the group, it can be more difficult to build and sustain a consistent sense of trust and privacy.
The effectiveness of a support group also depends heavily on the group’s participants and the overall group dynamic. When members engage respectfully and offer constructive support, the group can foster valuable peer-to-peer learning. However, if certain participants dominate discussions, provide inaccurate advice, or create conflict, it can disrupt the group’s sense of safety and reduce its effectiveness. Confidentiality can also be harder to maintain in support groups, particularly in open groups where participants can join or leave at any time. With new members regularly entering the group, it can be more difficult to build and sustain a consistent sense of trust and privacy.