Support Groups in Atlanta, GA
Divorce Wellness Support Group
Divorce support group for women contemplating, in the process of, or post-divorce. Achieve optimal wellness through support for your emotional, physical, financial, and spiritual well-being. There is a life of meaning, peace, and even joy beyond marital challenges and beyond ...
Hosted by Cindy Hopper
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CRC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30328
Divorce support group for women contemplating, in the process of, or post-divorce. Achieve optimal wellness through support for your emotional, physical, financial, and spiritual well-being. There is a life of meaning, peace, and even joy beyond marital challenges and beyond ...
Jeanes Mental Health Services, LLC
Welcome to Jeanes Mental Health Services, our goal is to support you on your journey towards mental wellness and a fulfilling life. Our team of therapists are dedicated to providing compassionate and effective counseling services to individuals facing a variety ...
Hosted by Raymond Edwin Jeanes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30308
Welcome to Jeanes Mental Health Services, our goal is to support you on your journey towards mental wellness and a fulfilling life. Our team of therapists are dedicated to providing compassionate and effective counseling services to individuals facing a variety ...
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
ASAM Level I $45
ASAM Level I classes are designed according to the ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) criteria for addiction treatment. Specifically, the classes provide individuals with a supportive and instructive environment where they are encouraged to develop deeper insights into the ...
Hosted by AACS Counseling - Adult IOP Services
Treatment Center, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30339
ASAM Level I classes are designed according to the ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) criteria for addiction treatment. Specifically, the classes provide individuals with a supportive and instructive environment where they are encouraged to develop deeper insights into the ...
Grant Park Counseling Group- COVID Support Group
Our free virtual COVD-19 Support Group is a resource for those struggling with pandemic-related anxiety. Group members exchange support, coping strategies, and information.
Hosted by Ivye Owensby
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30315
Our free virtual COVD-19 Support Group is a resource for those struggling with pandemic-related anxiety. Group members exchange support, coping strategies, and information.
Queen Speak
QUEEN SPEAK GROUP Providing a safe place for Black Women to voice their unique challenges and find strength from one another. The group is completely virtual, so join us from the comfort of your home/space. Feel free to join us ...
Hosted by Melanie Kesha Smith
Counselor, LAPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30309
QUEEN SPEAK GROUP Providing a safe place for Black Women to voice their unique challenges and find strength from one another. The group is completely virtual, so join us from the comfort of your home/space. Feel free to join us ...
Interpersonal Group Psychotherapy
Group psychotherapy is only helpful if it addresses and changes the ineffective, ingrained patterns of our relationships and the way we relate to others. A properly conducted group allows for the creation of a person’s social microcosm, where the patterns ...
Hosted by Philip J Flores
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP, CGP, FAGPA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30328
Group psychotherapy is only helpful if it addresses and changes the ineffective, ingrained patterns of our relationships and the way we relate to others. A properly conducted group allows for the creation of a person’s social microcosm, where the patterns ...
ASAM Level 1 Group (alcohol/drugs)
This is a structured group meeting of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) level I standards for outpatient treatment. We meet for one 3 hour session weekly. We process methods necessary to minimize the risk of substance use and ...
Hosted by Clarence W Massie Jr
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, MS, ICADC, MAC, CADC-II
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30316
This is a structured group meeting of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) level I standards for outpatient treatment. We meet for one 3 hour session weekly. We process methods necessary to minimize the risk of substance use and ...
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 ...
Women's Interpersonal Process Group - Starts 6/12
This group offers a supportive environment where women can come together to share their experiences, challenge one another, and engage in a process of self-discovery. Led by Catherine Baxter, MS, LPC, CPCS, our sessions will delve into a wide range ...
Hosted by C Baxter Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30328
This group offers a supportive environment where women can come together to share their experiences, challenge one another, and engage in a process of self-discovery. Led by Catherine Baxter, MS, LPC, CPCS, our sessions will delve into a wide range ...
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 ...
Men's Process Group
Seeing yourself in others and vice versa; leaning into vulnerability while at your own pace; adding your ideas and value and receiving the same from others, sometimes without even asking. That is what you can expect from a process group. ...
Hosted by Samantha McInnis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30318
Seeing yourself in others and vice versa; leaning into vulnerability while at your own pace; adding your ideas and value and receiving the same from others, sometimes without even asking. That is what you can expect from a process group. ...
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. ...
EMDR Certification Consultation Winter 2024 - Zoom
NEXT GROUP BEGINS FEBRUARY! Registration open now. Offering EMDR Individual and Group Consultation for clinicians who have received EMDRIA-approved Basic Training and are ready to get Certified or just build more skills in a supportive, small group environment. I am ...
Hosted by Lauren Stinson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30328
NEXT GROUP BEGINS FEBRUARY! Registration open now. Offering EMDR Individual and Group Consultation for clinicians who have received EMDRIA-approved Basic Training and are ready to get Certified or just build more skills in a supportive, small group environment. I am ...
New Moms Therapy Group
Motherhood is hard and you don’t have to do it alone. Come learn coping skills to manage your new life and confide in other moms who get it. Join us for 8 weeks and learn to: Identify your “safe circle” ...
Hosted by Crystal M. Johnson
Counselor, LAPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30328
Motherhood is hard and you don’t have to do it alone. Come learn coping skills to manage your new life and confide in other moms who get it. Join us for 8 weeks and learn to: Identify your “safe circle” ...
Support Group for New Therapists
This is a FREE support group for new Clinicians. The purpose is to help new therapists navigate the ins and outs of this industry. It is an opportunity to start your counseling career on the right track. This is also ...
Hosted by Sprigs Counseling Collaborative
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30339
This is a FREE support group for new Clinicians. The purpose is to help new therapists navigate the ins and outs of this industry. It is an opportunity to start your counseling career on the right track. This is also ...
Teletherapy CBT Group
Hosted by TDNT Social Services, Inc.
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30318
9 Things You Simply Must Do
Women's Group that relies heavily on the brilliant work of Dr. Henry Cloud in his book, Nine Things You Simply Must Do to Succeed in Life and Love. It's a 12- week structured curriculum, accommodating no more than 10 members. ...
Hosted by Pamela Everett Thompson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30331
Women's Group that relies heavily on the brilliant work of Dr. Henry Cloud in his book, Nine Things You Simply Must Do to Succeed in Life and Love. It's a 12- week structured curriculum, accommodating no more than 10 members. ...
Sex and Love Addicts Group Therapy
After initial individual work around sexual addiction the most effective treatment is group therapy. Being a member of a small group, no more than 7, of people that hear your story week in and week out, provides wonderful accountability and ...
Hosted by Linda J Hudson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30339
After initial individual work around sexual addiction the most effective treatment is group therapy. Being a member of a small group, no more than 7, of people that hear your story week in and week out, provides wonderful accountability and ...
Soul Rehab - Online Programs Via Zoom
"Soul Rehab" is a series of transformative programs designed to guide individuals on a journey of self-discovery, recovery and empowerment. These courses are tailored to address specific areas of life where individuals often encounter barriers: weight management, financial well-being, emotional ...
Hosted by Soul Healing @ The Soul Clinic
CHT, DD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30339
"Soul Rehab" is a series of transformative programs designed to guide individuals on a journey of self-discovery, recovery and empowerment. These courses are tailored to address specific areas of life where individuals often encounter barriers: weight management, financial well-being, emotional ...
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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.