Support Groups in Atlanta, GA
Weight of the World Women's Group
Hosted by Spirit ®
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30310
Sister Circle
Looking for a place where Black women support, uplift, take pride in the culture, embrace their authentic self, and working towards healing together? This group is for you! Sister Circle is created for Black women who are ready to do ...
Hosted by Jessica Collins
Associate Professional Counselor, LAPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30324
Looking for a place where Black women support, uplift, take pride in the culture, embrace their authentic self, and working towards healing together? This group is for you! Sister Circle is created for Black women who are ready to do ...
mens group
Hosted by DuVal Cravens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30324
Grief Support Group
Grief is a normal reaction to experiencing a loss. Join us for a supportive, open group facilitated by therapists, helping to assist individuals dealing with the unique challenges that accompany grief. We will met weekly on Tuesday evenings for 6-8 ...
Hosted by Stephanie Thom
Counselor, APC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30307
Grief is a normal reaction to experiencing a loss. Join us for a supportive, open group facilitated by therapists, helping to assist individuals dealing with the unique challenges that accompany grief. We will met weekly on Tuesday evenings for 6-8 ...
L.I.T. Hikes for Black Moms
L.I.T. Hikes for Black Moms is designed to help connect, strengthen, and heal the relationship between Black mamas and their daughters. Hikes are hosted at different nature preserves throughout Metro Atlanta.
Hosted by The Trap House of Healing with Dr. Terri & Co.
Marriage & Family Therapist, DMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30311
L.I.T. Hikes for Black Moms is designed to help connect, strengthen, and heal the relationship between Black mamas and their daughters. Hikes are hosted at different nature preserves throughout Metro Atlanta.
After The Storm (Current Group is Full)
This group provides a safe space for women who are recently out of a long-term relationship that was unfulfilling, limiting, or wounding. In this group we will practice honoring the pain as a way of releasing its hold on us. ...
Hosted by Jessi Heneghan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30307
This group provides a safe space for women who are recently out of a long-term relationship that was unfulfilling, limiting, or wounding. In this group we will practice honoring the pain as a way of releasing its hold on us. ...
Anger Management
Hosted by Life Changes Counseling and Consulting Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30354
ASAM Level I $45
ASAM Level I classes are designed according to the ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) criteria for addiction treatment. Specifically, the classes provide individuals with a supportive and instructive environment where they are encouraged to develop deeper insights into the ...
Hosted by AACS Counseling - Adult IOP Services
Treatment Center, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30339
ASAM Level I classes are designed according to the ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) criteria for addiction treatment. Specifically, the classes provide individuals with a supportive and instructive environment where they are encouraged to develop deeper insights into the ...
BRAVE Women Anxiety Processing Group
Brave: Building Resilience, Alleviating Anxiety, Valuing Empowerment. Blending Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques, empower yourself with practical skills to manage anxiety and enhance overall well-being.
Hosted by Erin Bennett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MSW, BS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30308
Brave: Building Resilience, Alleviating Anxiety, Valuing Empowerment. Blending Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques, empower yourself with practical skills to manage anxiety and enhance overall well-being.
Gay Men's Therapy Group
This is a general psychotherapy dealing with a wide range of life issues. It is ongoing with a maximum of 10 members at a given time. Members tend to be professional gay men.
Hosted by David E Loftis
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30324
This is a general psychotherapy dealing with a wide range of life issues. It is ongoing with a maximum of 10 members at a given time. Members tend to be professional gay men.
DBT Skills Group
This group focuses on learning how to tolerate and overcome unwanted emotions. Our skills group goes for 10 weeks at a time to cover each module within the Dialectical Behavioral Therapy training including Distress Tolerance Skills, Emotion Regulation Skills, and ...
Hosted by Meshai Dixon-Olivares
Marriage & Family Therapist, MAMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30315
This group focuses on learning how to tolerate and overcome unwanted emotions. Our skills group goes for 10 weeks at a time to cover each module within the Dialectical Behavioral Therapy training including Distress Tolerance Skills, Emotion Regulation Skills, and ...
Sex and Love Addicts Group Therapy
After initial individual work around sexual addiction the most effective treatment is group therapy. Being a member of a small group, no more than 7, of people that hear your story week in and week out, provides wonderful accountability and ...
Hosted by Linda J Hudson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30339
After initial individual work around sexual addiction the most effective treatment is group therapy. Being a member of a small group, no more than 7, of people that hear your story week in and week out, provides wonderful accountability and ...
UnBound Black Women Healing Retreat July 2023
MISSION To reclaim who we are as Black Women from a mind, body, and soul perspective using the vehicles of Retreat. To work somatically, deeply in the nervous system, while setting the conditions and intentions, as an invitation to the ...
Hosted by Tracy Gantlin-Monroy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MDiv, LPC, BSP, SE
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30315
MISSION To reclaim who we are as Black Women from a mind, body, and soul perspective using the vehicles of Retreat. To work somatically, deeply in the nervous system, while setting the conditions and intentions, as an invitation to the ...
A Focus On Our Nervous System
The Intention of the group is to help us learn how to embody our experiences through understanding the language of our nervous system. Our nervous system and our body stores a wealth of information which supports us in making informed ...
Hosted by Guneeta Singh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30307
The Intention of the group is to help us learn how to embody our experiences through understanding the language of our nervous system. Our nervous system and our body stores a wealth of information which supports us in making informed ...
Social Skills Group
The group is an evidence based clinical group treatment that uses strategies of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to pioneer a new way for school-aged, high-functioning students who may be experiencing social learning challenges. The purpose of the social skills group is ...
Hosted by Taylor Dye
Counselor, MS, APC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30339
The group is an evidence based clinical group treatment that uses strategies of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to pioneer a new way for school-aged, high-functioning students who may be experiencing social learning challenges. The purpose of the social skills group is ...
Betrayal Trauma
This group is intended for Women who have been traumatized by chronic betrayal. In group we work through the issues posed by the discovery of their partners' multiple sexual acting out behaviors, and the impact those have had on them. ...
Hosted by Licia Freeman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MEd, LMFT, RLT, CSAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30305
This group is intended for Women who have been traumatized by chronic betrayal. In group we work through the issues posed by the discovery of their partners' multiple sexual acting out behaviors, and the impact those have had on them. ...
MotherTribe (Sundays)
So many times you have asked yourself the question "am I a bad mom?". But your fears of being judged keep you from connecting with other moms who might be able to reassure you or offer you the support and ...
Hosted by Shana J Pittman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30315
So many times you have asked yourself the question "am I a bad mom?". But your fears of being judged keep you from connecting with other moms who might be able to reassure you or offer you the support and ...
Fortune Global Psychiatry, LLC
Fortune Global Psychiatry is a full service private practice serving Atlanta and its surrounding areas. Fortune Global Psychiatry will provide comprehensive adult psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis and personalized treatment plans for conditions including; adjustment disorder, insomnia, depression, anxiety, disorder, PTSD, bipolar ...
Hosted by Maima Fortune
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN-BC, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30309
Fortune Global Psychiatry is a full service private practice serving Atlanta and its surrounding areas. Fortune Global Psychiatry will provide comprehensive adult psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis and personalized treatment plans for conditions including; adjustment disorder, insomnia, depression, anxiety, disorder, PTSD, bipolar ...
Radius Intensives
Radius is a 2.5 day therapeutic intensive, focusing on supporting those who have experienced or witnessed trauma on their pathway to healing and recovery. This program includes skill building, small group and dyad processing, and experiential work. Incorporating cutting-edge somatic ...
Hosted by Kristine Medea
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, BCETS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30316
Radius is a 2.5 day therapeutic intensive, focusing on supporting those who have experienced or witnessed trauma on their pathway to healing and recovery. This program includes skill building, small group and dyad processing, and experiential work. Incorporating cutting-edge somatic ...
One Love Counseling LLC
We are a group of dedicated mental health professionals that work with clients age 12 and up to overcome various life challenges and mental illnesses. Learn more about who we are and what we offer at OneLoveCounseling.com today.
Hosted by One Love Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30328
We are a group of dedicated mental health professionals that work with clients age 12 and up to overcome various life challenges and mental illnesses. Learn more about who we are and what we offer at OneLoveCounseling.com today.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Atlanta?
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.