Support Groups in Nashville, TN
Smith Behavioral Health and Wellness
Our mission at Smith Behavioral Health and Wellness is to provide exceptional care by addressing the whole person and promoting a healthy lifestyle integrating all of the dimensions of wellness (physical, spiritual, social, emotional, intellectual, occupational, environmental, and financial).
Hosted by Smith Behavioral Health and Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37203
Our mission at Smith Behavioral Health and Wellness is to provide exceptional care by addressing the whole person and promoting a healthy lifestyle integrating all of the dimensions of wellness (physical, spiritual, social, emotional, intellectual, occupational, environmental, and financial).
Bariatric Support
Hosted by Mara Fleischer
Psychologist, PsyD, HSP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37212
Women's Eating Disorder Recovery Group
In this group, participants will: Explore the various influences that contribute to their relationships with eating, exercise, and body image; Build skills to support reducing and coping with eating disorder thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; Gain tools to live a more ...
Hosted by Rosie Nebel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37207
In this group, participants will: Explore the various influences that contribute to their relationships with eating, exercise, and body image; Build skills to support reducing and coping with eating disorder thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; Gain tools to live a more ...
Counseling Care, LLC
Hosted by Ginamarie Guarino
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37209
Licensure Supervision Group
Book Club + Licensure Supervision! This group is for you if you are: 1) enjoying reading 2) seeking your own counselor identity 3) interested in theoretical approaches 4) already in individual supervision. Read a different book about a counseling approach ...
Hosted by Therabiz, LLC Clinical & Licensure Supervision TN
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, MHSP/S, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37204
Book Club + Licensure Supervision! This group is for you if you are: 1) enjoying reading 2) seeking your own counselor identity 3) interested in theoretical approaches 4) already in individual supervision. Read a different book about a counseling approach ...
Educate, Equip,, Embrace to Empower
The purpose of this psychoeducational group is to empower a group of disabled individuals by providing accurate, positive philosophy. Members will learn to embrace their characteristics and uniqueness to realize that disabilities do not limit them from pursuing goals, dreams, ...
Hosted by James Alan Boehm
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37209
The purpose of this psychoeducational group is to empower a group of disabled individuals by providing accurate, positive philosophy. Members will learn to embrace their characteristics and uniqueness to realize that disabilities do not limit them from pursuing goals, dreams, ...
ASD Support and Process Group
This is an adult, in person support and process group for individuals diagnosed with or who suspect diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. It will be a safe place to meet, connect with, and process with other adults on the spectrum. ...
Hosted by Rachel Hammons
Counselor, MA, LPCMHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37212
This is an adult, in person support and process group for individuals diagnosed with or who suspect diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. It will be a safe place to meet, connect with, and process with other adults on the spectrum. ...
Eating Disorder Process Group
This is a processing group for adult women with eating disorders who are working towards establishing or maintaining eating disorder recovery. We meet on Tuesday nights from 5pm-7pm. Cost is $100/session, with a minimum of a 6-week commitment.
Hosted by Caverly Warren
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37203
This is a processing group for adult women with eating disorders who are working towards establishing or maintaining eating disorder recovery. We meet on Tuesday nights from 5pm-7pm. Cost is $100/session, with a minimum of a 6-week commitment.
Experiential Therapeutic Group
The goal of group is to facilitate growth, healing, and self-development in a safe space through sharing your own experiences and building relationships with likeminded people in our community. It is designed to support individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, ...
Hosted by Jiffy Dahlgren
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37203
The goal of group is to facilitate growth, healing, and self-development in a safe space through sharing your own experiences and building relationships with likeminded people in our community. It is designed to support individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, ...
"One Heart, Two Homes" Co-parent Seminar
"One Heart, Two Homes" Co-parenting Seminars are offered monthly or can be scheduled privately. For anyone seeking the four hour co-parenting class for the state of TN we are happy to work with you to complete this. Our class includes ...
Hosted by Tammy Daughtry
Pre-Licensed Professional, MMFT
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37214
"One Heart, Two Homes" Co-parenting Seminars are offered monthly or can be scheduled privately. For anyone seeking the four hour co-parenting class for the state of TN we are happy to work with you to complete this. Our class includes ...
Trauma Process Group
This group will include writing prompts and times for sharing, offering support, and receiving feedback. This is an open adult processing group for individuals age 18+. This group is ideal for those already working with an individual therapist and meets ...
Hosted by Heather Alesch
Psychologist, MEd, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37203
This group will include writing prompts and times for sharing, offering support, and receiving feedback. This is an open adult processing group for individuals age 18+. This group is ideal for those already working with an individual therapist and meets ...
ScreamFree Parenting
Based on the best-selling book by Hal Runkel, this 8 week parenting group uses entertaining video, in-group discussions and written assignments to help parents gain better control of their parenting struggles. By using simple strategies, parents will learn how to ...
Hosted by Tara Hinman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37205
Based on the best-selling book by Hal Runkel, this 8 week parenting group uses entertaining video, in-group discussions and written assignments to help parents gain better control of their parenting struggles. By using simple strategies, parents will learn how to ...
Licensure Supervision Group
This group meets the FIRST WEDNESDAY of the month, 9:30am-12:30pm. For more info, please email admin@TraumaTherapyNashvi lle.com or visit www.traumatherapynashvill e.com. This is a trauma-focused supervision group led by Melanie Reese, LMFT, CCTP.
Hosted by Trauma Therapy of Nashville
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37212
This group meets the FIRST WEDNESDAY of the month, 9:30am-12:30pm. For more info, please email admin@TraumaTherapyNashvi lle.com or visit www.traumatherapynashvill e.com. This is a trauma-focused supervision group led by Melanie Reese, LMFT, CCTP.
Teen Girls Weekly Group
Group to include mindfulness, skills for communication, healthy coping, decision making and managing extreme emotions as well as our relationships with technology/social media. Groups will include experiential activities such as outdoor activities, yoga, art, music as traditional processing with professional ...
Hosted by Mary Ann Sokolowski
Counselor, LPC-MHS, M Ed
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37203
Group to include mindfulness, skills for communication, healthy coping, decision making and managing extreme emotions as well as our relationships with technology/social media. Groups will include experiential activities such as outdoor activities, yoga, art, music as traditional processing with professional ...
Child and Family Therapy Collective
Child and Family Therapy Collective is a growing Private Practice in Nashville, TN providing mental health services to children and families. We use data driven evidence-based practices to inform clinical care as we work with you as part of your ...
Hosted by Child Family Therapy Collective
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37205
Child and Family Therapy Collective is a growing Private Practice in Nashville, TN providing mental health services to children and families. We use data driven evidence-based practices to inform clinical care as we work with you as part of your ...
Anxiety Group
Group therapy is a great modality to address anxiety, because seeing that you are not alone with this problem can be validating. Facilitating therapists and group members can provide support and reduce isolation. In this group we will mainly use ...
Hosted by Edina Kishonthy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37203
Group therapy is a great modality to address anxiety, because seeing that you are not alone with this problem can be validating. Facilitating therapists and group members can provide support and reduce isolation. In this group we will mainly use ...
The Art of Showing Up Social + Music Co-op
Are you one of the 73% of millennial adults that feels lonely, disconnected, or that your relationships aren't meaningful? This new group seeks to bridge the gap for so many of us that don't feel we have adequate social connections. ...
Hosted by In Rhythm Therapy - Jeremy Cox, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37215
Are you one of the 73% of millennial adults that feels lonely, disconnected, or that your relationships aren't meaningful? This new group seeks to bridge the gap for so many of us that don't feel we have adequate social connections. ...
Adult OCD Group
Virtual OCD Adult Group for Tennessee Residents (co-leading with Meredith Wilson, LCSW)
Hosted by Kyle Mason
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37212
Virtual OCD Adult Group for Tennessee Residents (co-leading with Meredith Wilson, LCSW)
Divorcing Narcissism Support Group
This is a process and support group for women in various stages of ending a toxic relationship with a narcissistic partner. In a safe and confidential setting, group members work together on recovery from narcissistic abuse, safety planning, boundary setting, ...
Hosted by David Montgomery Harb
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37212
This is a process and support group for women in various stages of ending a toxic relationship with a narcissistic partner. In a safe and confidential setting, group members work together on recovery from narcissistic abuse, safety planning, boundary setting, ...
Relationship with Self
Interested? Schedule an initial free consult meeting online. We meet every other week on Zoom. Individuals in their 20's and 30's are welcomed in this flexible group with an emphasis to share and relate to difficulties in professional, intimate, and ...
Hosted by Maria Andruschenko Lpc-Mhsp
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37216
Interested? Schedule an initial free consult meeting online. We meet every other week on Zoom. Individuals in their 20's and 30's are welcomed in this flexible group with an emphasis to share and relate to difficulties in professional, intimate, and ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Nashville?
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.