Support Groups in Austin, TX
"Clinica Integral para la Salud de la Mujer" Free Event! This support group is every two months. Focus on psychoeducation and discussion about anxiety, depression and other mental health issues and how affect their physical health and in their relationship ...
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Hosted by Maria J Gonzales
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78704
"Clinica Integral para la Salud de la Mujer" Free Event! This support group is every two months. Focus on psychoeducation and discussion about anxiety, depression and other mental health issues and how affect their physical health and in their relationship ...
DBT is a state-of-the-art, evidence-based treatment for adolescents who experience challenges managing intense emotions, problematic thoughts, and unsafe behaviors. DBT skills include mindfulness to practice non-judgmental, present-moment awareness, strategies to improve communication, reduce family conflict, manage emotions, and tolerate distressing ...
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Hosted by Thanusha Neelapareddy
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78703
DBT is a state-of-the-art, evidence-based treatment for adolescents who experience challenges managing intense emotions, problematic thoughts, and unsafe behaviors. DBT skills include mindfulness to practice non-judgmental, present-moment awareness, strategies to improve communication, reduce family conflict, manage emotions, and tolerate distressing ...
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 ...
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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 ...
Anxious in Austin Kids is a neuroaffirmative, contextual behavioral 8 week program that teaches children 8-11 years old helpful ways to respond to anxiety. Young people will learn skills to support awareness of their experiences, while transforming unwanted thoughts and ...
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Hosted by Anne Joseph
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78757
Anxious in Austin Kids is a neuroaffirmative, contextual behavioral 8 week program that teaches children 8-11 years old helpful ways to respond to anxiety. Young people will learn skills to support awareness of their experiences, while transforming unwanted thoughts and ...
If you are looking for something to help you reach your goals for 2013, come join me. I am offering a series of groups for individuals who want to enhance performance in Personal, Professional, and Creative endeavors. This group will ...
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Hosted by Christie Sprowls
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78704
If you are looking for something to help you reach your goals for 2013, come join me. I am offering a series of groups for individuals who want to enhance performance in Personal, Professional, and Creative endeavors. This group will ...
For adults 18+ in the state of Texas. Held virtually for accessibility. The group is 5 weeks long and will be held on Tuesdays at 530pm or Wednesdays at 11am. Topics will be focused on identifying and managing triggers, understanding ...
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Hosted by Mosaic Mind & Body Wellness, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78731
For adults 18+ in the state of Texas. Held virtually for accessibility. The group is 5 weeks long and will be held on Tuesdays at 530pm or Wednesdays at 11am. Topics will be focused on identifying and managing triggers, understanding ...
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Hosted by Danielle Elan Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78702
This in-person therapy group focuses on creativity and intuition within a relational context. The goal is to alleviate stress, anxiety and depression through creative expression and by connecting with ourselves and others. There will be room for interpersonal processing within ...
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Hosted by Kim R Masoni
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78759
This in-person therapy group focuses on creativity and intuition within a relational context. The goal is to alleviate stress, anxiety and depression through creative expression and by connecting with ourselves and others. There will be room for interpersonal processing within ...
Ongoing, weekly psychotherapy group. Members learn how to be honest with their feelings toward others, and they work to deepen their understanding of themselves and their relationships.
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Hosted by Rhea Pledger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78731
Ongoing, weekly psychotherapy group. Members learn how to be honest with their feelings toward others, and they work to deepen their understanding of themselves and their relationships.
Hour and a half Guided art Journaling using art in therapeutic setting. All genders and orientation welcome ages 13*-18. Build Self-Compassion. Be kind to yourself. Manage stress without needing the "right words". Who am I ?!? How do I deal ...
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Hosted by Laura Strohm
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78735
Hour and a half Guided art Journaling using art in therapeutic setting. All genders and orientation welcome ages 13*-18. Build Self-Compassion. Be kind to yourself. Manage stress without needing the "right words". Who am I ?!? How do I deal ...
Mixed issue group with focus on interpersonal support, feedback and growth.
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Hosted by Catherine M Johnson-Ford
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78704
Mixed issue group with focus on interpersonal support, feedback and growth.
This ongoing dance/movement therapy informed group is a place for mental health clinicians to "land" each week to nurture well-being through embodied and relational movement. This approach to self-care promotes deep listening, grounding, comfort, connection, and a relationship with the ...
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Hosted by Kelsey Blair Eidson
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78704
This ongoing dance/movement therapy informed group is a place for mental health clinicians to "land" each week to nurture well-being through embodied and relational movement. This approach to self-care promotes deep listening, grounding, comfort, connection, and a relationship with the ...
Living in a body is hard and feeling disconnected from our embodied experience is so common. This is an ongoing open group for female identified individuals 18 + starting in June 2024. Together, we will create a safe space to ...
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Hosted by Brooke Binstock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78746
Living in a body is hard and feeling disconnected from our embodied experience is so common. This is an ongoing open group for female identified individuals 18 + starting in June 2024. Together, we will create a safe space to ...
This group provides an environment for clients to learn and refine skills for daily coping. It is designed to supplement individual therapy. DBT Skills groups are based upon Marsha Linehan, Ph.D.'s Psychosocial Training for individuals with behavioral, emotional and cognitive ...
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Hosted by Joel Wyrtzen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78756
This group provides an environment for clients to learn and refine skills for daily coping. It is designed to supplement individual therapy. DBT Skills groups are based upon Marsha Linehan, Ph.D.'s Psychosocial Training for individuals with behavioral, emotional and cognitive ...
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Hosted by Cristina Peck
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78759
In this group, you will find support and understanding while learning about how sex addiction affects you emotionally, physically, relationally and spiritually. Expert group facilitation will help you heal and make critical decisions about yourself in a non-judgmental atmosphere. The ...
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Hosted by Lara Dye
Psychologist, MS, PhD, CSAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78745
In this group, you will find support and understanding while learning about how sex addiction affects you emotionally, physically, relationally and spiritually. Expert group facilitation will help you heal and make critical decisions about yourself in a non-judgmental atmosphere. The ...
Get support, honor your process, minimize stress, and remember your loved one, even though they are no longer physically present. This group will blend information sharing about the grieving process and allow you & other member’s to share your experiences. ...
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Hosted by Kimber-Lea Raef
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78746
Get support, honor your process, minimize stress, and remember your loved one, even though they are no longer physically present. This group will blend information sharing about the grieving process and allow you & other member’s to share your experiences. ...
No groups offered at this time, but please inquire if interested. I am keeping a waitlist of folks interested the following types of groups: anxiety coping, depression coping, mindfulness-based, self-compassion, grief & loss support.
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Hosted by Kate Czar
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78731
No groups offered at this time, but please inquire if interested. I am keeping a waitlist of folks interested the following types of groups: anxiety coping, depression coping, mindfulness-based, self-compassion, grief & loss support.
If you have problems with relationships, self-esteem, communication, social anxiety, shame, loneliness, or isolation then this group might be for you. We work to understand your current behaviors and you learn to experiment with new ways of interacting with others. ...
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Hosted by Dave Kaplowitz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78757
If you have problems with relationships, self-esteem, communication, social anxiety, shame, loneliness, or isolation then this group might be for you. We work to understand your current behaviors and you learn to experiment with new ways of interacting with others. ...
Foresight helps you find your path to mental wellness. We’re a community of mental health experts who offer a dynamic range of care that flexes with your particular needs and goals. Our team includes licensed therapists, psychiatric providers, researchers, a ...
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Hosted by La'Shandria Penn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Austin, TX 78701
Foresight helps you find your path to mental wellness. We’re a community of mental health experts who offer a dynamic range of care that flexes with your particular needs and goals. Our team includes licensed therapists, psychiatric providers, researchers, a ...
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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.