Support Groups in Atlanta, GA
Getting The Love You Want - Couples workshop
An intensive weekend seminar for couples offered in an educational format, teaching the principles of Imago Relationship Coaching through lecture, visualization, demonstration, and exercise. Great for all couples whether just starting a relationship or deep into a long-term commitment. Learn ...
Hosted by Robert W Patterson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30307
An intensive weekend seminar for couples offered in an educational format, teaching the principles of Imago Relationship Coaching through lecture, visualization, demonstration, and exercise. Great for all couples whether just starting a relationship or deep into a long-term commitment. Learn ...
Parental Hurt Support Group
The Parental Hurt support group is a safe space to share, heal, and learn how to navigate parental hurt (narcissistic parents, absent parents, etc.) and difficult family relationships. The next group will start on May 21st - June 25th 2024 ...
Hosted by Ronda Monroe
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30324
The Parental Hurt support group is a safe space to share, heal, and learn how to navigate parental hurt (narcissistic parents, absent parents, etc.) and difficult family relationships. The next group will start on May 21st - June 25th 2024 ...
Multi-Skills Group for Eating Disorder Recovery
We utilize parts work, DBT, CBT and ACT to provide skills for recovery
Hosted by Dani Dollinger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30328
We utilize parts work, DBT, CBT and ACT to provide skills for recovery
Online Therapist Led Nonreligious Grief Group
Losing someone important is traumatic. Recovering from that loss can be the hardest work we ever do, often requiring the help of others. Express your feelings without judgment, ask questions about the grief experience, and find ways to come to ...
Hosted by Sweetgrass Integrative Counseling and Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30324
Losing someone important is traumatic. Recovering from that loss can be the hardest work we ever do, often requiring the help of others. Express your feelings without judgment, ask questions about the grief experience, and find ways to come to ...
Adult Co-Ed DBT Skills Group
This co-ed adult skills group meets weekly in our Buckhead office, where you will learn valuable tools from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Our sessions cover all four modules of DBT: Distress Tolerance Skills, Emotion Regulation Skills, Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills, and ...
Hosted by Jahna Shiovitz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30305
This co-ed adult skills group meets weekly in our Buckhead office, where you will learn valuable tools from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Our sessions cover all four modules of DBT: Distress Tolerance Skills, Emotion Regulation Skills, Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills, and ...
Mixed Adult Psychotherapy groups&Supervision Gps
This is for individuals who want to deal with life issues which mainly constitute individual, relational and life experience issues in a safe environment. I run this group along with co-therapist Michael Chafin.
Hosted by Karen Faulk
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, Approve, Supervi
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30309
This is for individuals who want to deal with life issues which mainly constitute individual, relational and life experience issues in a safe environment. I run this group along with co-therapist Michael Chafin.
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 ...
BIPOC Group for ADHD Therapists(all states) 1/2024
For 6 weeks, you’ll get to connect with an ADHD expert & other ADHD therapists who are motivated to level up in their practices. Build community with other clinicians who understand the struggles that come with being a therapist with ...
Hosted by Dr. Shauna Pollard
Psychologist, PhD, PSYPACT, ADHDer
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30309
For 6 weeks, you’ll get to connect with an ADHD expert & other ADHD therapists who are motivated to level up in their practices. Build community with other clinicians who understand the struggles that come with being a therapist with ...
Adult Relationship Oriented Group
This group is a co-ed process group focused on learning more about ourselves and our relationships with others. The premise of the group process is that conflicts which occur in our lives will likely occur in the group. However, much ...
Hosted by Nancy Cahir
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30305
This group is a co-ed process group focused on learning more about ourselves and our relationships with others. The premise of the group process is that conflicts which occur in our lives will likely occur in the group. However, much ...
Adolescent Process Group (Girls Only) ages 12-15
8 adolescent girls will meet face to face for eight consecutive weeks to discuss/process their thoughts, feelings, struggles, and/or concerns regarding what's important to them and other adolescents their age. This group experience aim to provide adolescents with professional feedback ...
Hosted by Dr. Shenithia S Arnold
Counselor, EdD, LPC, ACS, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30324
8 adolescent girls will meet face to face for eight consecutive weeks to discuss/process their thoughts, feelings, struggles, and/or concerns regarding what's important to them and other adolescents their age. This group experience aim to provide adolescents with professional feedback ...
Adult Survivors of Childhood Domestic Violence
Hosted by Linda Ann Olson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30342
Mindfulness for Women Coping with Stress & Anxiety
Anxiety and Stress is a compounded issue for women. Women live with a superwoman complex that adds pressure to be everything to everyone, except themselves. Mindfulness teaches relaxation techniques that allow you to give yourself permission to be enough from ...
Hosted by Precious Avorkliyah-Evans
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30324
Anxiety and Stress is a compounded issue for women. Women live with a superwoman complex that adds pressure to be everything to everyone, except themselves. Mindfulness teaches relaxation techniques that allow you to give yourself permission to be enough from ...
Queen Speak
QUEEN SPEAK GROUP Providing a safe place for Black Women to voice their unique challenges and find strength from one another. The group is completely virtual, so join us from the comfort of your home/space. Feel free to join us ...
Hosted by Melanie Kesha Smith
Counselor, LAPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30309
QUEEN SPEAK GROUP Providing a safe place for Black Women to voice their unique challenges and find strength from one another. The group is completely virtual, so join us from the comfort of your home/space. Feel free to join us ...
Chronic Pain Support: Welcome to The Waiting Room
Are you feeling trapped in the waiting room of chronic pain or illness, isolated and alone? Find comfort and understanding by joining a group of supporters. Lets embrace a space where empathy thrives and together we will wait with compassion, ...
Hosted by Taylor Pastor
Counselor, APC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30339
Are you feeling trapped in the waiting room of chronic pain or illness, isolated and alone? Find comfort and understanding by joining a group of supporters. Lets embrace a space where empathy thrives and together we will wait with compassion, ...
Cancelling The Conflict (Online/Virtual)
Are arguments overcoming your relationship? Do you struggle with finding the way out of the web of conflict? Have you lost the closeness you used to share due to the tenseness that may exist in your relationship? Then this group ...
Hosted by Change Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30324
Are arguments overcoming your relationship? Do you struggle with finding the way out of the web of conflict? Have you lost the closeness you used to share due to the tenseness that may exist in your relationship? Then this group ...
Grant Park Counseling Group- COVID Support Group
Our free virtual COVD-19 Support Group is a resource for those struggling with pandemic-related anxiety. Group members exchange support, coping strategies, and information.
Hosted by Ivye Owensby
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30315
Our free virtual COVD-19 Support Group is a resource for those struggling with pandemic-related anxiety. Group members exchange support, coping strategies, and information.
Parenting After Fertility Challenges Support Group
Becoming a parent after infertility presents unique challenges to early parenthood. We may feel not only exhausted, anxious, or sad at times-- emotional hallmarks of new parenting-- but perhaps also guilty or ashamed because of how much we wanted to ...
Hosted by Brita S. Reed Lucey
Psychologist, PsyD, MD, MTS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30324
Becoming a parent after infertility presents unique challenges to early parenthood. We may feel not only exhausted, anxious, or sad at times-- emotional hallmarks of new parenting-- but perhaps also guilty or ashamed because of how much we wanted to ...
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.
Jeanes Mental Health Services, LLC
Welcome to Jeanes Mental Health Services, our goal is to support you on your journey towards mental wellness and a fulfilling life. Our team of therapists are dedicated to providing compassionate and effective counseling services to individuals facing a variety ...
Hosted by Raymond Edwin Jeanes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30308
Welcome to Jeanes Mental Health Services, our goal is to support you on your journey towards mental wellness and a fulfilling life. Our team of therapists are dedicated to providing compassionate and effective counseling services to individuals facing a variety ...
Marriage, Divorce, Grief & Loss, Dating, Self-Care
Marriage, Divorce Care, Grief & Loss, Dating, Self- Care, Anger Management, Communication, and other group issues addressed in comprehensive ministry structured group. FREE to the public. Call (225) 246-2892 for details
Hosted by Leroy Scott
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30305
Marriage, Divorce Care, Grief & Loss, Dating, Self- Care, Anger Management, Communication, and other group issues addressed in comprehensive ministry structured group. FREE to the public. Call (225) 246-2892 for details
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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.