Therapy and Support Groups in Tennessee
There are 34 therapy and support groups based in Tennessee, plus 593 virtual groups open to Tennessee residents from anywhere in the US. Therapist-led groups, peer support, and psychoeducation, in person and online. Free to browse. No account needed.
Browse 34 Tennessee groups or browse 593 virtual groups you can join from Tennessee
Tennessee groups accepting members
A few of the groups currently listed in Tennessee. Every listing is written by the group leader and includes format, schedule, cost, and how to join.
Good Grief — Free Grief Peer Support Center Memphis, TN
The Kemmons Wilson Family Center for Good Grief is a free, peer-supported grief center for children, teens, and adults across the Memphis metro and…
Contact group → Free to join
TMHCA — Free Peer Mental Health Recovery Center Memphis, TN
The Tennessee Mental Health Consumers' Association (TMHCA) Peer Center in Memphis is a free, consumer-led peer support center where adults living with mental health…
Contact group → Free to join
Vet Center — Free Veteran PTSD Peer Support Group Memphis, TN
The Memphis Vet Center provides free, confidential PTSD support groups and other peer-style group counseling for veterans, active service members, and their families. As…
Contact group → Free to join
DBSA Memphis — Free Depression & Bipolar Peer Support — Memphis
DBSA Memphis (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) is a free, peer-led chapter serving adults in Memphis and the surrounding mid-South who live with depression,…
Contact group → Free to join
Alzheimer’s Association Mid South — Free Dementia Caregiver Support — Memphis
The Alzheimer's Association — Mid South Chapter operates free support groups for dementia caregivers throughout Memphis, West Tennessee, and the surrounding Mid-South region. Groups…
Contact group → Free to join
SMART Recovery — Free SMART Recovery Addiction Peer Group — Nashville
SMART Recovery (Self-Management And Recovery Training) is a free, peer-facilitated, science-based mutual support program for people working through addictive behaviors. Multiple Nashville-area SMART meetings…
Contact group → Free to join
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What meets in Tennessee right now
Cost and insurance in Tennessee
29 of Tennessee's 34 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 Tennessee, the state Medicaid program is TennCare. Some listed groups accept it; each listing's cost line says what it takes.
Frequently asked questions
How much do therapy groups in Tennessee cost?
29 of the 34 groups in Tennessee 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.
Do I need a referral to join a group in Tennessee?
Most groups in this directory accept self-referrals; you contact the facilitator directly. Some insurance-covered groups require a referral from your primary care provider or therapist. Listings note any requirements.
Are virtual therapy groups as effective as in-person?
593 virtual groups are open to Tennessee residents, and research consistently shows virtual group therapy produces outcomes comparable to in-person care for anxiety, depression, grief, and addiction recovery, and it expands access for people in rural Tennessee.
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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