Therapy and Support Groups in Austin, Texas
8 therapy and support groups meet in the Austin area, with 42 more across Texas and 585 virtual groups open to Texas residents from anywhere in the US. Free to browse. No account needed.
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Groups currently listed in the Austin area. Every listing is written by the group leader and includes format, schedule, cost, and how to join.
Free Black Deaf & Hard of Hearing Community – National | NBDA
National Black Deaf Advocates (NBDA) was formed in 1982 after six founding members recognized that Black Deaf and Hard of Hearing Americans were not…
Contact group → Free to join
Alzheimer’s Texas — Free Dementia Caregiver Support Groups — Texas
Alzheimer's Texas is an independent nonprofit serving Texas families affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias since 1982. Its volunteer-run support groups meet at…
Contact group → Free to join
AGE of Central Texas — Free Caregiver Support Groups in Austin, TX
AGE of Central Texas is a long-established nonprofit serving older adults and family caregivers across the Austin metro and surrounding counties. Its free Caregiver…
Contact group → Free to join
PFLAG Austin — Free LGBTQ+ Peer Support Group Austin, TX
PFLAG Austin runs free, peer-led support meetings for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families, partners, and friends in the Austin area. As an affiliate of…
Contact group → Free to join
C4R — Free Peer Recovery Community Center Austin, TX
Communities for Recovery (C4R) operates a free, peer-supported recovery community center in Austin for adults living with substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions.…
Contact group → Free to join
SOS — Free Suicide Loss Survivors Peer Group Austin, TX
Survivors of Suicide - Austin (SOS Austin) connects adults grieving the death of a loved one to suicide with free, peer-led support groups across…
Contact group → Free to join
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What meets in Austin right now
Cost and insurance in Texas
7 of Austin's 8 groups are free to join. Beyond those, costs span a wide range, and the range is real. Peer-led groups are usually free. Sliding-scale and community-funded groups often charge $5 to $25. Insurance-covered groups commonly involve a copay in the $20 to $50 range. Private-pay rates vary the most: some groups charge under $50 a session, while specialized programs, intensive formats, and highly credentialed facilitators price well above $100. Every listing states its own cost, so you know before you reach out. Most major insurers reimburse virtual group therapy at parity with in-person care. Always confirm coverage with your plan.
In Texas, the state Medicaid program is Texas Medicaid. Some listed groups accept it; each listing's cost line says what it takes.
Frequently asked questions
How much do therapy groups in Austin cost?
7 of Austin's 8 groups are free to join. There is no single going rate. Peer-led groups are usually free, sliding-scale and community-funded groups often charge $5 to $25, and insurance-covered groups commonly involve a $20 to $50 copay. Private-pay pricing varies the most, from under $50 a session to well over $100 for specialized or intensive programs. Every listing on this directory states its own cost, and many groups offer a free intro session.
Can I join a virtual group from Austin?
Yes. 585 virtual groups are open to Texas residents, and 5 of Austin's 8 local groups run hybrid or fully virtual sessions, so you can start online and move to in-person when you are ready.
How do I know a listing is current?
Group leaders write their own listings. The directory checks each listing's details against the group's own website on a rolling basis, and listings show the date those details were last checked. That check confirms the group exists and its details match; it is not a clinical review or an endorsement.
If you need help now
A support group is not crisis care. If you or someone you know is struggling right now:
- Call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Free, confidential, 24/7.
- Many counties run local warmlines for non-emergency support. Search your county name plus "warmline."
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