Support Groups in Nashville, TN
Teen Girls Weekly Group
Group to include mindfulness, skills for communication, healthy coping, decision making and managing extreme emotions as well as our relationships with technology/social media. Groups will include experiential activities such as outdoor activities, yoga, art, music as traditional processing with professional ...
Hosted by Mary Ann Sokolowski
Counselor, LPC-MHS, M Ed
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37203
Group to include mindfulness, skills for communication, healthy coping, decision making and managing extreme emotions as well as our relationships with technology/social media. Groups will include experiential activities such as outdoor activities, yoga, art, music as traditional processing with professional ...
ScreamFree Parenting
Based on the best-selling book by Hal Runkel, this 8 week parenting group uses entertaining video, in-group discussions and written assignments to help parents gain better control of their parenting struggles. By using simple strategies, parents will learn how to ...
Hosted by Tara Hinman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37205
Based on the best-selling book by Hal Runkel, this 8 week parenting group uses entertaining video, in-group discussions and written assignments to help parents gain better control of their parenting struggles. By using simple strategies, parents will learn how to ...
Adult Children of Narcissistic Families
In the narcissistic family, the needs of the parent take precedence over the needs of the daughter. As a result, this child becomes a woman with such personality traits as a lack of self-confidence, a chronic need to please, difficulty ...
Hosted by Dr. Philip Chanin
Psychologist, EdD, ABPP, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37212
In the narcissistic family, the needs of the parent take precedence over the needs of the daughter. As a result, this child becomes a woman with such personality traits as a lack of self-confidence, a chronic need to please, difficulty ...
GroupChat for College-Aged Girls
Led by Delilah therapists, Cille and Olivia. A group therapy experience for college-aged girls looking to learn and process a variety of mental health topics while fostering community in a judgement-free zone. Sessions: Attachment 101: Tuesday, September 12th at 5pm. ...
Hosted by Eleanor Smith Estes
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPCMHSP, (T), NCC, MA CMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37207
Led by Delilah therapists, Cille and Olivia. A group therapy experience for college-aged girls looking to learn and process a variety of mental health topics while fostering community in a judgement-free zone. Sessions: Attachment 101: Tuesday, September 12th at 5pm. ...
Trauma Recovery Group
This group is for individuals looking to heal from relational trauma in a group environment. Examples of relational trauma include childhood abuse or neglect, intimate partner violence, emotional/psychological abuse, and religious trauma. The group explores topics relevant to healing from ...
Hosted by Miso Kim
LPC Intern
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37212
This group is for individuals looking to heal from relational trauma in a group environment. Examples of relational trauma include childhood abuse or neglect, intimate partner violence, emotional/psychological abuse, and religious trauma. The group explores topics relevant to healing from ...
Alcohol & Drug Psychoeducation Class
Alcohol and Drug Education includes Values Clarification, negative consequences of use, education about the impact of substances on the body and mind, as well as, relapse prevention and coping skills. These classes are scheduled by appointment only
Hosted by Sherrie E. McKinney
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, BS, LADACII, NCAC II, PRI
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37217
Alcohol and Drug Education includes Values Clarification, negative consequences of use, education about the impact of substances on the body and mind, as well as, relapse prevention and coping skills. These classes are scheduled by appointment only
Trauma Recovery Group
This group is for individuals looking to heal from relational trauma in a group environment. Examples of relational trauma include childhood abuse or neglect, intimate partner violence, emotional/psychological abuse, and religious trauma. The group explores topics relevant to healing from ...
Hosted by Jones Zimmerman
Licensed Professional Counselor, Jones Zimmerman
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37212
This group is for individuals looking to heal from relational trauma in a group environment. Examples of relational trauma include childhood abuse or neglect, intimate partner violence, emotional/psychological abuse, and religious trauma. The group explores topics relevant to healing from ...
You're the One
Reduce relationship anxiety, reclaim self worth, and become a magnetic, confident, and empowered partner. This group is specifically tailored for single women seeking to enhance their personal growth and improve their relationships. The group aims to foster a sense of ...
Hosted by Sarah Beatty
Pre-Licensed Professional, MMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37212
Reduce relationship anxiety, reclaim self worth, and become a magnetic, confident, and empowered partner. This group is specifically tailored for single women seeking to enhance their personal growth and improve their relationships. The group aims to foster a sense of ...
Men’s Addiction Process Group
This group is specifically designed for men in recovery from addiction. In a safe and confidential setting, group members have the opportunity to process their new lives in recovery, seek assistance for any barriers to their recovery, as well as ...
Hosted by Ashley Lanaux
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPCMHSP, (temp)
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37212
This group is specifically designed for men in recovery from addiction. In a safe and confidential setting, group members have the opportunity to process their new lives in recovery, seek assistance for any barriers to their recovery, as well as ...
Adult OCD Group
Virtual OCD Adult Group for Tennessee Residents
Hosted by Meredith L Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37212
Virtual OCD Adult Group for Tennessee Residents
ASD Support and Process Group
This is an adult, in person support and process group for individuals diagnosed with or who suspect diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. It will be a safe place to meet, connect with, and process with other adults on the spectrum. ...
Hosted by Rachel Hammons
Counselor, MA, LPCMHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37212
This is an adult, in person support and process group for individuals diagnosed with or who suspect diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. It will be a safe place to meet, connect with, and process with other adults on the spectrum. ...
Weight Loss Without the Guilt Support Group
Diets are not required to lose weight. In fact, many dieters gain back the weight they lost after they stop dieting. Want to love food without the guilt? Tired of the yo-yo roller coaster ride? Wish you could just lose ...
Hosted by Sara Minges Weight Loss Coach
BA, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37203
Diets are not required to lose weight. In fact, many dieters gain back the weight they lost after they stop dieting. Want to love food without the guilt? Tired of the yo-yo roller coaster ride? Wish you could just lose ...
Young Woman's Group
It is understandable to feel overwhelmed by life as a young woman. Self-esteem struggles, career confusion, relationship issues, friendship and family problems all weigh on one, just to name a few. It’s not unusual to struggle with self-doubt as one ...
Hosted by Karen Grossman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37204
It is understandable to feel overwhelmed by life as a young woman. Self-esteem struggles, career confusion, relationship issues, friendship and family problems all weigh on one, just to name a few. It’s not unusual to struggle with self-doubt as one ...
Counseling Care, LLC
Hosted by Ginamarie Guarino
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37209
You Are Your Own Hero
We come together to work through limiting beliefs, to focus on being present with ourselves, to take inspired action, to draw on our courage and faith, to move forward in our lives, bringing through all of our heartfelt dreams!
Hosted by Tassel Faith Shanebrook
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37209
We come together to work through limiting beliefs, to focus on being present with ourselves, to take inspired action, to draw on our courage and faith, to move forward in our lives, bringing through all of our heartfelt dreams!
Religious Trauma Group
The Religious Trauma Group is for anyone who has experienced distress, abuse, and/or trauma in a religious/spiritual context or community. Clients meet together in an atmosphere of acceptance, safety, openness, and support to have conversations about the distress experienced, to ...
Hosted by Gabriel Starner
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37212
The Religious Trauma Group is for anyone who has experienced distress, abuse, and/or trauma in a religious/spiritual context or community. Clients meet together in an atmosphere of acceptance, safety, openness, and support to have conversations about the distress experienced, to ...
Write Into Healing
This is a group that uses the craft of writing to lean into the challenges life presents. Writing things out can create a different connection to ourselves, and lead to deep healing. We use all forms of writing, including but ...
Hosted by Tammy Meyers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37217
This is a group that uses the craft of writing to lean into the challenges life presents. Writing things out can create a different connection to ourselves, and lead to deep healing. We use all forms of writing, including but ...
Bariatric Evaluations & Surgery Support Groups
Are you thinking about having bariatric surgery, need the required psychological evaluation, or support before/after your surgery? I can help walk you through the process. BARIATRIC SURGERY IS not a solution, but merely A TOOL. Getting to your goal weight ...
Hosted by Dr. D. Lee McGahey
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, NCC, CISD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37211
Are you thinking about having bariatric surgery, need the required psychological evaluation, or support before/after your surgery? I can help walk you through the process. BARIATRIC SURGERY IS not a solution, but merely A TOOL. Getting to your goal weight ...
Nashville OCD Peer Support Group
Consider yourself warmly welcomed to a community of fellow Nashvillians who share the OCD journey. Meetings are confidential, free, and follow a GOALS (Giving Obsessive-compulsives Another Lifestyle) format. We begin by discussing an OCD-related topic and end with casual goal ...
Hosted by Leah Johansson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37205
Consider yourself warmly welcomed to a community of fellow Nashvillians who share the OCD journey. Meetings are confidential, free, and follow a GOALS (Giving Obsessive-compulsives Another Lifestyle) format. We begin by discussing an OCD-related topic and end with casual goal ...
Trauma Process Group
This group will include writing prompts and times for sharing, offering support, and receiving feedback. This is an open adult processing group for individuals age 18+. This group is ideal for those already working with an individual therapist and meets ...
Hosted by Heather Alesch
Psychologist, MEd, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37203
This group will include writing prompts and times for sharing, offering support, and receiving feedback. This is an open adult processing group for individuals age 18+. This group is ideal for those already working with an individual therapist and meets ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Nashville?
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.