Support Groups in Austin, TX
Wise Owls Social Group
Our social skills after school program is available in our south Austin location from 3:30-5:30 pm and are a 5-day a week program.
Hosted by ABA Connect
MEd, BCBA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78745
Our social skills after school program is available in our south Austin location from 3:30-5:30 pm and are a 5-day a week program.
Art Intervention!
Creative Exploration of Psychological Themes. Separate groups for teens, adults, friends, and families. Mixed media. Casual attire. Materials provided. No art experience required.
Hosted by Michele Sharon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78705
Creative Exploration of Psychological Themes. Separate groups for teens, adults, friends, and families. Mixed media. Casual attire. Materials provided. No art experience required.
Self-Compassion Group
Working to help one another understand and implement methods to improve overall self-compassion resulting in improved mental health and relationships.
Hosted by Lara Long
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78746
Working to help one another understand and implement methods to improve overall self-compassion resulting in improved mental health and relationships.
Heartbreak & Breakup Group
This counseling processing group is for women going through a break up within the last year. This nurturing space is designed to provide you with the support and understanding you need during this challenging time. In this group, you'll find ...
Hosted by Hannah Randol
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78746
This counseling processing group is for women going through a break up within the last year. This nurturing space is designed to provide you with the support and understanding you need during this challenging time. In this group, you'll find ...
Postpartum Support Group
The PPD support group is FREE and is an open, on-going group for moms throughout the first year after delivery. Babies are welcome. The group provides nonjudgemental support to mothers grappling with postpartum issues.
Hosted by Pam B Tokaz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, MSN
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78745
The PPD support group is FREE and is an open, on-going group for moms throughout the first year after delivery. Babies are welcome. The group provides nonjudgemental support to mothers grappling with postpartum issues.
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 ...
Men's Sex Addiction Group
This is an ongoing process group for men recovering from sex addiction. As members leave, new members may join. The group is limited to men who have some recovery/12 step/therapy history and who are dedicated to healing their sex addiction. ...
Hosted by Dr. Michael Johnson
Psychologist, PhD, SPSB
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78746
This is an ongoing process group for men recovering from sex addiction. As members leave, new members may join. The group is limited to men who have some recovery/12 step/therapy history and who are dedicated to healing their sex addiction. ...
Obsessive Compulsive Skills Group
The Obsessive Compulsive Skills Group is designed for Adults looking to learn strategies to decrease their OCD symptoms. We will walk through the different subtypes of OCD, different types of Exposures that can be helpful for each subtype and build ...
Hosted by Alicia Kruger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78746
The Obsessive Compulsive Skills Group is designed for Adults looking to learn strategies to decrease their OCD symptoms. We will walk through the different subtypes of OCD, different types of Exposures that can be helpful for each subtype and build ...
LGBTQ Process Group
A weekly psychodynamic process group for LGBTQ adults. Please visit my website for further details.
Hosted by Monrovia C Van Hoose
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78723
A weekly psychodynamic process group for LGBTQ adults. Please visit my website for further details.
Two Board Approved Clinical Supervision Groups
Strengths based board approved clinical supervision group for LMSWs working towards licensure. I use a 1:3 ratio; one hour individual and a three hour group each month. We focus on power, culture and ethics in group supervision, while also focusing ...
Hosted by Cynthia S Penwell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78748
Strengths based board approved clinical supervision group for LMSWs working towards licensure. I use a 1:3 ratio; one hour individual and a three hour group each month. We focus on power, culture and ethics in group supervision, while also focusing ...
Somatic Processing Group
Struggling with body image, comparing yourself to others and negative self-talk? You are not alone. This is an ongoing open group for female identified individuals 18 +. Together, we will create a safe space together to explore what it's like ...
Hosted by Brooke Binstock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78746
Struggling with body image, comparing yourself to others and negative self-talk? You are not alone. This is an ongoing open group for female identified individuals 18 +. Together, we will create a safe space together to explore what it's like ...
Thursday CBT for Hoarding classes-On-line
All participants will purchase the "CBT for Hoarding Disorder" workbook through Amazon ISBN 978-1-119-15924-7; This is a zoom meeting. The link will be sent after payment is received. Meets 2nd and fourth Thursday.
Hosted by Copper Bridge Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78745
All participants will purchase the "CBT for Hoarding Disorder" workbook through Amazon ISBN 978-1-119-15924-7; This is a zoom meeting. The link will be sent after payment is received. Meets 2nd and fourth Thursday.
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 ...
Early Morning Adult Process Group
This adult process group is for any adult wanting to have more meaningful relationships, experience personal growth, and learn how to better communicate their needs and feelings. We are currently meeting by Zoom.
Hosted by Tammy Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78747
This adult process group is for any adult wanting to have more meaningful relationships, experience personal growth, and learn how to better communicate their needs and feelings. We are currently meeting by Zoom.
Tuesday Interpersonal Process Group
In this group, members address a wide range of concerns and seek to understand themselves within relationships. Group members receive support and honest feedback from other members and the therapist about how they impact others. Members are given the opportunity ...
Hosted by Brian Trager
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78731
In this group, members address a wide range of concerns and seek to understand themselves within relationships. Group members receive support and honest feedback from other members and the therapist about how they impact others. Members are given the opportunity ...
Group for Interpersonal Growth
This group is for people who have prior or current therapy experience and want to explore how group can deepen and accelerate psychological growth. Group directly impacts the way you feel about yourself and the way you relate to others ...
Hosted by Audry Steele
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78705
This group is for people who have prior or current therapy experience and want to explore how group can deepen and accelerate psychological growth. Group directly impacts the way you feel about yourself and the way you relate to others ...
Not Your Model Minority Asian American Women & NB
Asian American women & non-binary folks are masters of nuance. Used to navigating across cultures, we balance taking up space and invisibility, we balance family & self, we teeter between affirming & ending generational patterns, we work hard. And too ...
Hosted by Dr. Miranda Mei Nadeau
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78746
Asian American women & non-binary folks are masters of nuance. Used to navigating across cultures, we balance taking up space and invisibility, we balance family & self, we teeter between affirming & ending generational patterns, we work hard. And too ...
Mixed Adult Relational Group
On going, experiential, psychodynamic group addressing relationship issues and personal growth.
Hosted by Phyllis S Clymer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78746
On going, experiential, psychodynamic group addressing relationship issues and personal growth.
Lesbi+ Positive Psychology Support group
Authenticity means being your true self and honoring yourself. This means finding answers from within, rather than searching for them on the outside.Positive psychology begins when we strive to align our actions, core values, and discovery with our true selves.This ...
Hosted by Paige Rocker
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78723
Authenticity means being your true self and honoring yourself. This means finding answers from within, rather than searching for them on the outside.Positive psychology begins when we strive to align our actions, core values, and discovery with our true selves.This ...
Bringing Baby Home Workshop
You know to baby proof your house, but what about baby proofing your marriage?! Even the strongest relationships are strained during the transition to parenthood. The introduction of a baby into a relationship can lead to profound stress and a ...
Hosted by Kelley Hawkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, MHM, BBA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78751
You know to baby proof your house, but what about baby proofing your marriage?! Even the strongest relationships are strained during the transition to parenthood. The introduction of a baby into a relationship can lead to profound stress and a ...
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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.