Overcoming Anxiety and Depression Group
Hosted by AnchoredHeart Counseling LLC
Christian Counselor, MS, BCCT, CCATP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cumming, GA 30040
Out Late: Coming Out Later in Life
This is men's group that deals with the ups and downs of coming out later in life. Many members are or were married to women, have children, and need support as they navigate this change in identity.
Hosted by William Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30329
This is men's group that deals with the ups and downs of coming out later in life. Many members are or were married to women, have children, and need support as they navigate this change in identity.
Marriage Enrichment (Faith-based)
These faith-based marriage enrichment workshops meet once monthly in order to take their relationships to higher levels of care and communication. Limited to four couples per group in a spacious and safe environment. Call or email Tim if you're interested. ...
Hosted by Tim Bolen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Covington, GA 30014
These faith-based marriage enrichment workshops meet once monthly in order to take their relationships to higher levels of care and communication. Limited to four couples per group in a spacious and safe environment. Call or email Tim if you're interested. ...
Burnout Recovery Group
Millions are affected by burnout every year. Unfortunately, you're probably one of the millions affected. While burnout isn't a medical condition, the impact of burnout can cause negative medical conditions. In addition, our collective mental health has been impacted by ...
Hosted by Better Mental Wellness, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, CAMS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Millions are affected by burnout every year. Unfortunately, you're probably one of the millions affected. While burnout isn't a medical condition, the impact of burnout can cause negative medical conditions. In addition, our collective mental health has been impacted by ...
Telehealth Adult DBT Skills Group
Learn to utilize techniques that assist with emotional regulation, acceptance, distress tolerance, and mindfulness exercises. This virtual group is open to adults ages 18+ and the cost is $35 per group. Initial Screening Interview required. To find more information, please ...
Hosted by Olivia Ellis
Associate Professional Counselor, MS, LAPC, CRC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Marietta, GA 30060
Learn to utilize techniques that assist with emotional regulation, acceptance, distress tolerance, and mindfulness exercises. This virtual group is open to adults ages 18+ and the cost is $35 per group. Initial Screening Interview required. To find more information, please ...
Choice-Based Anger Management
This is an anger management group for adolescents and adults that also meet the standards for individuals who are mandated by the courts.
Hosted by Brenda S King
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, BCPC, CAMS, EAS
Verified Verified
Group meets in McDonough, GA 30253
This is an anger management group for adolescents and adults that also meet the standards for individuals who are mandated by the courts.
Clinical Supervision
This is a clinical supervision group for the professional pursuing licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Hosted by John T Doheny III
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS, MAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Columbus, GA 31901
This is a clinical supervision group for the professional pursuing licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Experiential Aspects of DBT Mindfulness
Learn to increase awareness, experience reality as it is, increase control of the mind, increase fluidity, reduce rigidity, reduce stress, and reduce suffering. All of these benefits combine to increase happiness. Starting Feb 27th, 2023.
Hosted by Marian Kalvert
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30345
Learn to increase awareness, experience reality as it is, increase control of the mind, increase fluidity, reduce rigidity, reduce stress, and reduce suffering. All of these benefits combine to increase happiness. Starting Feb 27th, 2023.
Spiritually Transformative Experiences Group
Are you looking for a community of like minded people who have had or curious about Spiritually Transformative Experiences (STEs)? We conduct a group meditation and then share experiences of a religious, spiritual and/or mystical nature. Some examples are near ...
Are you looking for a community of like minded people who have had or curious about Spiritually Transformative Experiences (STEs)? We conduct a group meditation and then share experiences of a religious, spiritual and/or mystical nature. Some examples are near ...
Substance Abuse Treatment
Treatment for alcohol/substance abuse include group therapy utilizing the latest treatment techniques and scientific information.
Hosted by Calhoun Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, DMin, SAP, DAPA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Calhoun, GA 30703
Treatment for alcohol/substance abuse include group therapy utilizing the latest treatment techniques and scientific information.
Mom Guilt
This virtual therapy group was designed for black and other mother's of color to discuss emotions surrounding feelings of inadequacy, anxiety and depression within the parenting role. Join us for discussions surrounding guilt that arises during motherhood, adjusting to the ...
Hosted by Imani N. Byers-Quarterman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Canton, GA 30114
This virtual therapy group was designed for black and other mother's of color to discuss emotions surrounding feelings of inadequacy, anxiety and depression within the parenting role. Join us for discussions surrounding guilt that arises during motherhood, adjusting to the ...
Do I Stay? Do I Go? I Don't Know...
This unique coaching experience will provide support for women struggling in marriage and contemplating divorce through counseling and legal guidance for participants. Season for Change Counseling's Aprell Taylor, LPC is teaming up with Law for Love’s Sherlyn Selassie, Attorney at ...
Hosted by Aprell Hamilton Taylor
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chamblee, GA 30341
This unique coaching experience will provide support for women struggling in marriage and contemplating divorce through counseling and legal guidance for participants. Season for Change Counseling's Aprell Taylor, LPC is teaming up with Law for Love’s Sherlyn Selassie, Attorney at ...
Social Skills & Emotion Management -MS and HS
DBT, Social skills, and emotional regulations
Hosted by Alan Behrman & Associates, PC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Marietta, GA 30062
DBT, Social skills, and emotional regulations
The Mommy Tribe (Online)
This group is for New and Expecting Moms. It is a FREE space where Mommies can come together and provide support for each other while their are beginning this new chapter in their lives. The discussions will include self care, ...
Hosted by DeShelle R Burrowes
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, CLC, CMC-1
Verified Verified
Group meets in Stockbridge, GA 30281
This group is for New and Expecting Moms. It is a FREE space where Mommies can come together and provide support for each other while their are beginning this new chapter in their lives. The discussions will include self care, ...
Women of Color Support Therapy Group
Living as a woman of color in this age comes with its unique set of challenges and stressors, and many of us still have not fully processed the past few years. This group will provide a safe space for a ...
Hosted by Dr. Zena Dadouch
Psychologist, PhD, PSYPACT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Augusta, GA 30907
Living as a woman of color in this age comes with its unique set of challenges and stressors, and many of us still have not fully processed the past few years. This group will provide a safe space for a ...
Mind-Body DBT Group for Adults
Our Mind-Body DBT Group at Kula Wellness Group is designed to create a safe and supportive environment for those currently looking to expand their coping skills. This mind-body group is led by psychotherapist Mikayla Ruggieri, LCSW, and will help you ...
Hosted by Mikayla Ruggieri
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Decatur, GA 30030
Our Mind-Body DBT Group at Kula Wellness Group is designed to create a safe and supportive environment for those currently looking to expand their coping skills. This mind-body group is led by psychotherapist Mikayla Ruggieri, LCSW, and will help you ...
High School Social Skills
This group is a combined social skills and psychotherapy process group for high school-aged students. Navigating peer relationships, peer pressure, academic demands, and planning for life after high school are all areas of focus.
Hosted by Wendy Worthy
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Carrollton, GA 30117
This group is a combined social skills and psychotherapy process group for high school-aged students. Navigating peer relationships, peer pressure, academic demands, and planning for life after high school are all areas of focus.
DBT Skills Training Class for Adults
Come join us - we're building lives worth living! Adherent DBT Skills Training Class co-led by 2 therapists, one who is intensively trained in DBT. 1.5 hour class, covering Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Both therapists attend ...
Hosted by Cobb Dbt & Cbt Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Marietta, GA 30064
Come join us - we're building lives worth living! Adherent DBT Skills Training Class co-led by 2 therapists, one who is intensively trained in DBT. 1.5 hour class, covering Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Both therapists attend ...
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 ...
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 ...
Middle School DBT Skills Group
The DBT Skills Group for Middle School Students is appropriate for 12-14 year olds that may struggle with self-injurious behaviors, self-esteem, impulsivity, managing emotions, and relationship difficulties. This will be an on-going group that will adhere to protocol put forth ...
Hosted by Liza Reed
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30338
The DBT Skills Group for Middle School Students is appropriate for 12-14 year olds that may struggle with self-injurious behaviors, self-esteem, impulsivity, managing emotions, and relationship difficulties. This will be an on-going group that will adhere to protocol put forth ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Georgia?
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.