Support Groups in Atlanta, GA
Women's Group
This is a well-established group of women from ages 45-65 who deal with personal, interpersonal, family, and work-related issues of every variety. We emphasize addressing feelings and thoughts that arise in the context of the group as a microcosm of ...
Hosted by Suzanne Imes
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30324
This is a well-established group of women from ages 45-65 who deal with personal, interpersonal, family, and work-related issues of every variety. We emphasize addressing feelings and thoughts that arise in the context of the group as a microcosm of ...
"More Courage" (An Ongoing Therapy Group For Men)
As males in our dysfunctional culture, we tend to collectively face some particular challenges: Feeling truly “grown up” in the absence of adequate rites of passage, Living in integrity with our sexuality (e.g., in the age of online porn and ...
Hosted by Tony Rooney
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30306
As males in our dysfunctional culture, we tend to collectively face some particular challenges: Feeling truly “grown up” in the absence of adequate rites of passage, Living in integrity with our sexuality (e.g., in the age of online porn and ...
Weight of the World Women's Group
Hosted by Spirit ®
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30310
Private Practice Consultation Group
Along with my business partner Dr Amy Smith-Barnes, we offer consultation to those interested in developing a thriving private practice and offering outstanding clinical services. Special emphasis is given to professional development and the business aspects of being a therapist. ...
Hosted by Meg McLeroy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30324
Along with my business partner Dr Amy Smith-Barnes, we offer consultation to those interested in developing a thriving private practice and offering outstanding clinical services. Special emphasis is given to professional development and the business aspects of being a therapist. ...
Healing From Anxiety & Depression For Teen Girls
This group is a specialized therapeutic group designed for teenage girls struggling with anxiety and depression. Using the principles of dance/movement therapy (DMT), this group provides a safe and supportive space for participants to explore their emotions, express themselves creatively, ...
Hosted by Stacy Letrice Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, R-DMT, APC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30339
This group is a specialized therapeutic group designed for teenage girls struggling with anxiety and depression. Using the principles of dance/movement therapy (DMT), this group provides a safe and supportive space for participants to explore their emotions, express themselves creatively, ...
"Beyond the Couch" Coaching for Singles & Couple
Individual or Group Sessions avail. via telephone or video conference. Beyond the Couch Relationship Coaching Groups (BTC) is available for Singles and Couples . It incorporates a Psychoeducational and Holistic approach to address issues such as Anger Management, Effective Communication ...
Hosted by Elaine Maye
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CFC, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30326
Individual or Group Sessions avail. via telephone or video conference. Beyond the Couch Relationship Coaching Groups (BTC) is available for Singles and Couples . It incorporates a Psychoeducational and Holistic approach to address issues such as Anger Management, Effective Communication ...
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
Teletherapy CBT Group
Hosted by TDNT Social Services, Inc.
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30318
Men's Mental Health Group
Being a man in the 21st century comes with unique challenges and stressors. While the ever-changing world shifts its ideas surrounding masculinity, our mission is to face the world head-on as a group. Our objective with our Men’s Mental Health ...
Hosted by Gabriel Ty Kuecher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30315
Being a man in the 21st century comes with unique challenges and stressors. While the ever-changing world shifts its ideas surrounding masculinity, our mission is to face the world head-on as a group. Our objective with our Men’s Mental Health ...
The Art of Self-Care
This workshop is designed for women who are ready for a 7-day transformative experience that will deepen your relationship and connection to the mind and body. Each day will start with a sunrise or daily meditation, followed by a women's ...
Hosted by Monica Manuel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30309
This workshop is designed for women who are ready for a 7-day transformative experience that will deepen your relationship and connection to the mind and body. Each day will start with a sunrise or daily meditation, followed by a women's ...
DBT Skills Group
24 week DBT skills group with at least an 8 week commitment. Each module will include 2 weeks of mindfulness and 6 weeks of distress tolerance, emotional regulation or interpersonal effectiveness. Next module begins 5/22/24 (Interpersonal Effectiveness). Group currently held ...
Hosted by DBT Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30324
24 week DBT skills group with at least an 8 week commitment. Each module will include 2 weeks of mindfulness and 6 weeks of distress tolerance, emotional regulation or interpersonal effectiveness. Next module begins 5/22/24 (Interpersonal Effectiveness). Group currently held ...
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.
Postpartum Wellness Group for Black Moms
This wellness group is specifically designed for Black moms with infants and toddlers up to 3 years old who are navigating the beautiful yet challenging journey of postpartum. We understand that this period can be overwhelming, and we want to ...
Hosted by Tamara Hunter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, DMT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30307
This wellness group is specifically designed for Black moms with infants and toddlers up to 3 years old who are navigating the beautiful yet challenging journey of postpartum. We understand that this period can be overwhelming, and we want to ...
Women | Loving
This group is for mature women who are wanting to cultivate their capacity for richness and intimacy in their lives. It will challenge you to question your patterns, beliefs and behaviors around relating to others and expand your willingness to ...
Hosted by Jess A. McMillan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30339
This group is for mature women who are wanting to cultivate their capacity for richness and intimacy in their lives. It will challenge you to question your patterns, beliefs and behaviors around relating to others and expand your willingness to ...
Body Acceptance Support Group
This group is for anyone (18+) who wants to connect with a community of others who are also working on healing their body image, being kinder to themselves, nourishing their bodies regularly, and taking a softer approach to self-talk. This ...
Hosted by Kristin Steinberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30307
This group is for anyone (18+) who wants to connect with a community of others who are also working on healing their body image, being kinder to themselves, nourishing their bodies regularly, and taking a softer approach to self-talk. This ...
Creating an Intuitive Self-Care Practice
What if your daily practice had the potential to transform not only your everyday life, but also the life of your dreams? This group will include experiences with Journaling, Poetry, Body Movement, SoulCollage(R), Nature, Mandalas, Visual Journaling, Music, Mindfulness and ...
Hosted by Dana Kuehn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30309
What if your daily practice had the potential to transform not only your everyday life, but also the life of your dreams? This group will include experiences with Journaling, Poetry, Body Movement, SoulCollage(R), Nature, Mandalas, Visual Journaling, Music, Mindfulness and ...
Premarital Therapy/Relationship Check-in Weekend
The weekend is for couples who are engaged, considering getting engaged, and in a long-term committed relationship wanting to deepen their understanding of each other. The weekend utilizes the Prepare and Enrich assessment and includes discussions about attachment styles and ...
Hosted by Grace Jiyoon Choi
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LAMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30339
The weekend is for couples who are engaged, considering getting engaged, and in a long-term committed relationship wanting to deepen their understanding of each other. The weekend utilizes the Prepare and Enrich assessment and includes discussions about attachment styles and ...
Adolescents DBT Skills Group
DBT Skills training adapted for adolescents. The group covers all of the DBT Modules: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Walking the Middle Path.
Hosted by Elizabeth Lopez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30324
DBT Skills training adapted for adolescents. The group covers all of the DBT Modules: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Walking the Middle Path.
Art Therapy to Reduce Anxiety Group
Hosted by Pamela Hayes Malkoff
Licensed Professional Counselor, MFT, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30305
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 ...
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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.