Therapy Groups in Georgia — Women’s Process, DBT Skills, and Specialty Groups

Group therapy is a shared therapeutic space where people come together to explore thoughts, emotions, patterns, and relationships under supportive guidance. Unlike classes or workshops, therapy groups integrate relational experience, real-time feedback, and community learning.

In group, connection is the work. You practice communication, boundaries, compassion, and presence with peers and a trained facilitator — not in theory, but in how you show up in the room.

Group therapy is especially helpful if you:

• want support and connection

• struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, or overthinking

• notice people-pleasing or boundary challenges

• want to feel more confident in relationships

• want practical skills + real relational practice

• crave connection with others who “get it”

You don’t need to be outgoing to benefit. Many people begin by listening and find their voice over time.

Getting started begins with a brief consultation so we can talk about your goals, current needs, and whether the group is a good fit for you. You don’t need to have everything figured out — curiosity and willingness are enough.

Contact us to inquire about groups.

Group therapy may be used as the main treatment approach, or it can be used along with individual therapy. It’s best to talk to a therapist to see which would work best for you in reaching your therapy goals. If you are in both, your individual and group therapist can work together to support you and your therapy goals!

Depends on the group, but in general group therapy provides a place where you come together with others to share problems or concerns, to better understand your own situation, and to learn from and with each other.

Under the leadership of a therapist, you will learn about yourself and improve your relationships with other people. You will gain self-understanding and skills for dealing with your concerns.

Group therapy sessions can last anywhere from 1 to 2 hours. During a session, members work to express their own challenges and aspirations, feelings, ideas, and reactions as freely and honestly as possible.

Members learn not only to understand themselves and their own issues but also become therapeutic helpers for other group members.

Groups may be held in-person or virtually over Zoom.

Typically, group therapy is a more cost-effective option than individual therapy, though that may depend on the type of group and the area of the country you live in.

At Rosebud Psychotherapy, most groups cost anywhere from $50 - $80 per group. Cost often reflects group time and preparation your therapist is spending outside of group to plan for it. You can also inquire about reduced fee slots, which tend to be claimed quickly.

While Rosebud Psychotherapy does not accept insurance, you may be able to receive superbills to get some Out of Network reimbursement from your insurance company.

Group therapy is different from support and self-help groups because it not only helps people cope with their problems but also provides opportunities for change, growth, and discussion. Group therapy focuses on relationships, helping you learn how to get along better with other people under the guidance of a trained professional. It may also focus on learning a specific skillset to help you with different mental health or relationship concerns.

In contrast, support groups, which may or may not have professional leadership, help people cope with difficult situations  but are usually geared toward alleviating symptoms, rather than addressing underlying patterns. Similarly, self-help groups usually focus on a particular shared symptom or situation and are usually not led by a trained therapist. They often discourage feedback and discussion.

The time commitment depends on the type of group and the nature and extent of your goals. Short-term groups that are devoted to concrete issues can last anywhere from 4 to 20 sessions. Some groups are open-ended; you work at your own pace and leave when your goals have been met.

Therapists often ask for some time commitment when you join a group so that you can really experience being part of the group, get the most out of it, and won’t disrupt the group if you come and go quickly. At Rosebud Psychotherapy, I usually ask for a minimum of a 3 month commitment.