Support Groups in Austin, TX
Men's Anger Management Group
Our classes are on Zoom. We have a ten week program so people can practice the skills we discuss. You can begin any Thursday. Each week we discuss a topic related to anger management and emotional intelligence. We focus on ...
Hosted by Mark Crawford Spacht
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCDC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78748
Our classes are on Zoom. We have a ten week program so people can practice the skills we discuss. You can begin any Thursday. Each week we discuss a topic related to anger management and emotional intelligence. We focus on ...
Therapy in Focus: Photography for Self Discovery
Hosted by Michele Brower
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78746
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No groups offered at this time, but please inquire if interested. I am keeping a waitlist of folks interested the following types of groups: anxiety coping, depression coping, mindfulness-based, self-compassion, grief & loss support.
Hosted by Kate Czar
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78731
No groups offered at this time, but please inquire if interested. I am keeping a waitlist of folks interested the following types of groups: anxiety coping, depression coping, mindfulness-based, self-compassion, grief & loss support.
Therapist processing group
This is a group therapy class that is strictly here for other therapists. This has been a tough year for everyone and I want to create a safe space for therapists to process what has been going on for each ...
Hosted by Susan Mellon
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78749
This is a group therapy class that is strictly here for other therapists. This has been a tough year for everyone and I want to create a safe space for therapists to process what has been going on for each ...
InterPlay
Interplay is based on the premise that play-the process of making thing up and having fun, laughing with others -is good for us! InterPlay is simple and easy to learn. Incremental improvisational forms lead participants to create movement and stories, ...
Hosted by Barbara Jo Stetzelberger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78736
Interplay is based on the premise that play-the process of making thing up and having fun, laughing with others -is good for us! InterPlay is simple and easy to learn. Incremental improvisational forms lead participants to create movement and stories, ...
Interpersonal Trauma Virtual Support Group in TX
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 ...
Hosted by Debra Fludd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78701
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 ...
Men In Recovery
This online group is for men in all stages if recovery. The group is forming. If interested you must call to reserve a spot. FOCUS: grief, addiction, divorce, depression, trauma, spiritual direction, infidelity, gambling, pornography, video game addiction.
Hosted by Austin Men and Couples Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78704
This online group is for men in all stages if recovery. The group is forming. If interested you must call to reserve a spot. FOCUS: grief, addiction, divorce, depression, trauma, spiritual direction, infidelity, gambling, pornography, video game addiction.
Anxious in Austin
This group is open to adults who struggle with any type of anxiety--worry, panic, social anxiety, OCD, health anxiety or other challenges. The group focuses on the concepts and skills that can be applied to all anxiety issues. Example topics ...
Hosted by Anxiety Treatment Center of Austin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78757
This group is open to adults who struggle with any type of anxiety--worry, panic, social anxiety, OCD, health anxiety or other challenges. The group focuses on the concepts and skills that can be applied to all anxiety issues. Example topics ...
Trauma-Informed Yoga group
This 6 week series for women includes 45 minute yoga classes which will incorporate the tenets of trauma-informed yoga, emphasizing choice and building body awareness. There will be a different trauma-informed yoga theme each class. Contact therapist for more information ...
Hosted by Elizabeth Haberer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DCSW, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78701
This 6 week series for women includes 45 minute yoga classes which will incorporate the tenets of trauma-informed yoga, emphasizing choice and building body awareness. There will be a different trauma-informed yoga theme each class. Contact therapist for more information ...
Spiritual Direction Groups (Online)
**New groups begin in January 2023* If you are a clergy person, ministry professional serving in any ministry context within a church or outside the church, therapist or contemplative, this group is for you! It is open to people of ...
Hosted by Jeana Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SE-Adv
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78735
**New groups begin in January 2023* If you are a clergy person, ministry professional serving in any ministry context within a church or outside the church, therapist or contemplative, this group is for you! It is open to people of ...
Tuesday Mixed-Gender Adult Psychotherapy Group
Are you interested in finding more effective ways of relating to others and creating more fulfilling connections in your life? Group provides a unique opportunity to gain support and feedback on your concerns. In a confidential setting, a small group ...
Hosted by Allen Lambert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78705
Are you interested in finding more effective ways of relating to others and creating more fulfilling connections in your life? Group provides a unique opportunity to gain support and feedback on your concerns. In a confidential setting, a small group ...
Anxiety Management Skills Group
Virtual six week anxiety management skills group focusing on teaching evidence-based skills to help build your "tool belt" to cope with anxiety. Topics covered will include anxiety triggers, cognitive distortions, and mindfulness. We'll use a combination of CBT, DBT, and ...
Hosted by Meredith McNamee
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78731
Virtual six week anxiety management skills group focusing on teaching evidence-based skills to help build your "tool belt" to cope with anxiety. Topics covered will include anxiety triggers, cognitive distortions, and mindfulness. We'll use a combination of CBT, DBT, and ...
Women's Group
A group for women in their 20s-40s desiring to feel more centered and fulfilled with themselves and their relationships.
Hosted by Kristin Shanahan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78746
A group for women in their 20s-40s desiring to feel more centered and fulfilled with themselves and their relationships.
Therapist Consultation Group
The most common complaint about private practice is that it can be isolating and therapists often miss having a "team" or place to "debrief". In Person • Bi-Weekly •Thursdays 4-5:15pm • Beginning June 6th 2024 • Small group 6 members ...
Hosted by Lindsay McCartney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78746
The most common complaint about private practice is that it can be isolating and therapists often miss having a "team" or place to "debrief". In Person • Bi-Weekly •Thursdays 4-5:15pm • Beginning June 6th 2024 • Small group 6 members ...
Anger Management
Hosted by James Allen Carter-Haith Jr
Psychologist, PhD, CART
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78752
Process Group
Interpersonal process group focused on understanding ourselves better and improving relationships with others.
Hosted by Sara Hammond
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, JD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78746
Interpersonal process group focused on understanding ourselves better and improving relationships with others.
Monday Evening Adult Process Group
This is an ongoing mixed gender group where members can explore in a safe environment how they relate to themselves and others. They can receive support and feedback as they experiment with making new and deeper connections with other members. ...
Hosted by Patty Olwell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78703
This is an ongoing mixed gender group where members can explore in a safe environment how they relate to themselves and others. They can receive support and feedback as they experiment with making new and deeper connections with other members. ...
ACT Workshop for Small Businesses
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 ...
Hosted by Claire Palmer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78759
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 ...
Transformation through your Dreams
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 ...
Hosted by Victoria Shackelford
Licensed Professional Counselor, MFA, MA, LPC, NCC, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78746
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 ...
Young Adult (20s and 30s) Emotional Support Group
Now screening for new members for this virtual group! This group provides young adults with a safe space to voice their experiences and emotions stemming from peer and family relationships, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and trauma. Group members have the ...
Hosted by Michael Germany
LPC-Associate, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78705
Now screening for new members for this virtual group! This group provides young adults with a safe space to voice their experiences and emotions stemming from peer and family relationships, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and trauma. Group members have the ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Austin?
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.