Write Into Healing
This is a group that uses the craft of writing to lean into the challenges life presents. Writing things out can create a different connection to ourselves, and lead to deep healing. We use all forms of writing, including but ...
Hosted by Tammy Meyers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37217
This is a group that uses the craft of writing to lean into the challenges life presents. Writing things out can create a different connection to ourselves, and lead to deep healing. We use all forms of writing, including but ...
Women's Eating Disorder Process & Support Group
Hosted by Jessie Gladden
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC-t
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37203
On Your Mind Counseling, LLC
Hosted by Kevin Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37214
Expressive Arts + Community Health = Well Being
Expressive arts group integrated with process therapy, yoga and meditation drawing from a person centered and humanistic approach. Dance movement, poetry, music, storytelling and visual arts are used to facilitate imagination, discovery and growth. This group is specifically designed to ...
Hosted by KBR Serenity Mind, Body Practice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37206
Expressive arts group integrated with process therapy, yoga and meditation drawing from a person centered and humanistic approach. Dance movement, poetry, music, storytelling and visual arts are used to facilitate imagination, discovery and growth. This group is specifically designed to ...
Connections Therapy Group for Men
The Connections therapy group ("CTG") is for men who want to make healthier choices in their lives. If you're only trying to stop your compulsive sexual behavior without examining internal motivations, you're battling defenseless against an enemy fully armed. This ...
Hosted by Rob Curwen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Franklin, TN 37067
The Connections therapy group ("CTG") is for men who want to make healthier choices in their lives. If you're only trying to stop your compulsive sexual behavior without examining internal motivations, you're battling defenseless against an enemy fully armed. This ...
Survivors of Emotional Abuse (Online)
This group is designed to guide survivors of narcissistic abuse through a transformative journey of healing and growth. It combines psychological insights, emotional support, practical tools, and a range of holistic practices to facilitate deep and lasting change. Participants will ...
Hosted by Carol Omos Crawley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Farragut, TN 37934
This group is designed to guide survivors of narcissistic abuse through a transformative journey of healing and growth. It combines psychological insights, emotional support, practical tools, and a range of holistic practices to facilitate deep and lasting change. Participants will ...
Online RO-DBT Skills Group
PSYCHe PLLC hosts a once weekly online RO-DBT Skills Group on Wednesdays (5:00-6:30pm CST). Enrollment is open now! RO-DBT is a treatment for those struggling with overcontrolled behavior and emotional loneliness. Disorders of overcontrol include chronic depression, anxiety disorders, Anorexia ...
Hosted by Sally Roesch
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37215
PSYCHe PLLC hosts a once weekly online RO-DBT Skills Group on Wednesdays (5:00-6:30pm CST). Enrollment is open now! RO-DBT is a treatment for those struggling with overcontrolled behavior and emotional loneliness. Disorders of overcontrol include chronic depression, anxiety disorders, Anorexia ...
Peace & Purpose
This female adolescent girls' group is centered around God's plan, teaching girls how to focus on their own gifts from God as a means of juggling this world. The time spent will be strength-focused & support-based, allowing each girl to ...
Hosted by Feed your Soul
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Jackson, TN 38305
This female adolescent girls' group is centered around God's plan, teaching girls how to focus on their own gifts from God as a means of juggling this world. The time spent will be strength-focused & support-based, allowing each girl to ...
Family Care Center
At Family Care Center, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to mental health. We tailor our care plans to fit each person’s unique needs. Our clinicians include psychiatrists, psychologists, and licensed therapists who are ready to support you. Family Care Center offers ...
Hosted by Andrew Holmgren
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Franklin, TN 37067
At Family Care Center, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to mental health. We tailor our care plans to fit each person’s unique needs. Our clinicians include psychiatrists, psychologists, and licensed therapists who are ready to support you. Family Care Center offers ...
Religious Trauma Group
The Religious Trauma Group is for anyone who has experienced distress, abuse, and/or trauma in a religious/spiritual context or community. Clients meet together in an atmosphere of acceptance, safety, openness, and support to have conversations about the distress experienced, to ...
Hosted by Gabriel Starner
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37212
The Religious Trauma Group is for anyone who has experienced distress, abuse, and/or trauma in a religious/spiritual context or community. Clients meet together in an atmosphere of acceptance, safety, openness, and support to have conversations about the distress experienced, to ...
Trauma Recovery Group
This group is for individuals looking to heal from relational trauma in a group environment. Examples of relational trauma include childhood abuse or neglect, intimate partner violence, emotional/psychological abuse, and religious trauma. The group explores topics relevant to healing from ...
Hosted by Jones Zimmerman
Licensed Professional Counselor, Jones Zimmerman
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37212
This group is for individuals looking to heal from relational trauma in a group environment. Examples of relational trauma include childhood abuse or neglect, intimate partner violence, emotional/psychological abuse, and religious trauma. The group explores topics relevant to healing from ...
Core Emotions Group for Women
Relationships are hard, yet we are designed for relationship and long for emotional intimacy. Group involves coming together in a safe setting and with mutual purpose - to process life's struggles and examine our stories in order to ultimately heal ...
Hosted by Carla Ponciroli Babb
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, ACS, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brentwood, TN 37027
Relationships are hard, yet we are designed for relationship and long for emotional intimacy. Group involves coming together in a safe setting and with mutual purpose - to process life's struggles and examine our stories in order to ultimately heal ...
Parenting Group
Hosted by Nicoletta Montgomery
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPC, MHSP, Temp
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37204
Managing My Cycle: Living with PMDD (In Person)
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a severe, often debilitating disorder. Oftentimes our bodies and our minds suffer the consequences of the many symptoms associated with PMDD. This is a support group for anyone affected by PMDD and wanting to learn ...
Hosted by Hannah R. Pollok
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMFT, (Temp)
Verified Verified
Group meets in Franklin, TN 37067
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a severe, often debilitating disorder. Oftentimes our bodies and our minds suffer the consequences of the many symptoms associated with PMDD. This is a support group for anyone affected by PMDD and wanting to learn ...
Hold Me Tight Weekend Intensives for couples
The Hold Me Tight® workshop is a registered trademark of Sue Johnson, the founder of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. It is for any couple who may be struggling in their relationship, or any couple who wishes to strengthen their bond ...
The Hold Me Tight® workshop is a registered trademark of Sue Johnson, the founder of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. It is for any couple who may be struggling in their relationship, or any couple who wishes to strengthen their bond ...
Grief Group
This group is to help individuals process the loss of a loved one through connection with other adults going through the same experience. This is a process and support group where we engage with all topics related to the loss ...
Hosted by Samantha Barstack
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37215
This group is to help individuals process the loss of a loved one through connection with other adults going through the same experience. This is a process and support group where we engage with all topics related to the loss ...
Bearden Behavioral Health
Hosted by Brad Watts
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, CSOTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Knoxville, TN 37922
Anger Management Classes
GUARANTEED COURT ACCEPTANCE OR FULL REFUND - Dr. Reeder is a Certified Anger Management specialist two (CAMSII) with the National Anger Management Association (NAMA). He holds a Masters in Counseling (MMFT), A Doctoral Degree in Counseling Education (D.Ed.Min). For over ...
Hosted by Dr. Scott Reeder
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MA, MMFT, CAMSII, DEdMin
Verified Verified
Group meets in Murfreesboro, TN 37129
GUARANTEED COURT ACCEPTANCE OR FULL REFUND - Dr. Reeder is a Certified Anger Management specialist two (CAMSII) with the National Anger Management Association (NAMA). He holds a Masters in Counseling (MMFT), A Doctoral Degree in Counseling Education (D.Ed.Min). For over ...
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 ...
Cultivating Resilience: Summer Teen Group Therapy
This group aims to empower teens in building a strong sense of self-worth and confidence through DBT, mindfulness, and art therapy based interventions. Teens will learn to tap into their inner strength and self-love. The group will learn skills how ...
Hosted by Shelby Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Knoxville, TN 37923
This group aims to empower teens in building a strong sense of self-worth and confidence through DBT, mindfulness, and art therapy based interventions. Teens will learn to tap into their inner strength and self-love. The group will learn skills how ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Tennessee?
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.