Austin Group Therapy: Find Connection & Healing
Christian Group Therapy in Austin
Since 2001, The Timothy Center has been meeting the mental healthcare needs of Austin, TX. We specialize in compassionate, Christian based treatments.
Group therapy is a major part of our therapy program. We run group therapy sessions in Austin for adults, teens, couples, and more. These diverse and specialized community support groups are designed to foster connection, understanding, and growth.
We welcome our doors to patients of all backgrounds, regardless of religious or other affiliation. Whatever you need, we can help.
What is Group Therapy Like at The Timothy Center?
At The Timothy Center, our Online and Austin-based group therapy sessions provide a supportive and confidential environment to explore challenges and develop new skills. Our groups are designed to help you realize you’re not alone, gain new perspectives, and build self-awareness through shared experiences.
- Adult Weekly DBT Skills Group: Adults engage in small support groups, learning and applying one to two Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills each week, and processing their application in each session.
- Teen Weekly DBT Skills Group: Teens participate in small support groups, focusing on learning and applying one to two DBT skills per week, and processing their application in each session.
- Sexual Addiction Maintenance Groups: Group counseling is our primary means of sexual addiction treatment, guiding clients to gain insight into themselves and the origins of their compulsive behavior.
- Betrayal Trauma Group: Find healing and renewal after betrayal in intimate relationships, often following the discovery of a partner’s sex addiction, though open to other betrayals.
Benefits of Group Therapy
Joining a group at The Timothy Center offers unique advantages for your mental health journey:
- Fellowship – An important part of group therapy is realizing that there are others like you and you aren’t alone. In a group you can all deal with similar issues and help fight off feelings of aloneness and alienation.
- Accountability – Using positive feedback and encouragement can be a great way for the group to hold each other accountable. If everyone is doing similar things, it becomes obvious when someone falls behind or needs help.
- Differing Viewpoints – Even if everyone is experiencing similar issues, circumstances may not be the same for everyone. Group therapy gives you an excellent opportunity to see the problem from a different set of eyes.
- Self-Discovery – Every one of us has parts about ourselves that we just can’t see, blind spots. In group therapy you can see windows into yourself through the struggles of others. You can see your issue reflected back to you in a new way that reveals those blind spots.
- Confidential – As with Individual Therapy, group therapy is completely confidential within the group. We require group therapy participants to maintain strict confidentiality outside of the group.
- Confidence – Through the fellowship and support of fellow group members, you will build confidence. This will help you to continue your learning and growing outside of group and in your day to day lives.
Meet Our Group Leaders
Our group therapy sessions are expertly guided by compassionate and experienced licensed professionals dedicated to your growth and well-being. Each leader brings specialized knowledge to their group, ensuring a supportive and effective environment.
- Adult Weekly DBT Skills: Chie Seshimo
- Teen Weekly DBT Skills: Claudette Hughes (through August)
- Men’s Sexual Addiction Maintenance: Dr. Jimmy Myers and Paul Pope
- Betrayal Trauma: Christi Copeland
Group Therapy Schedule (Austin & Online)
- Adult Weekly: Thursdays 6-7:30pm (In-person/Virtual)
- Teen Weekly: Mondays 12-1:30pm (On pause for the semester)
- Men’s Maintenance: Monday 12-1:30pm (Virtual), Wednesday 5-6:30pm (Virtual)
- Betrayal Trauma: Thursday 1-2:30pm (Virtual)
Group schedules may evolve; please contact us for the most up-to-date information, especially regarding the Teen Weekly group’s return and upcoming changes to the Betrayal Trauma group in Fall 2025.
Ready to Join a Group?
If you’re looking for supportive group therapy in Austin or online, we’re here to help you find the right fit. Simply fill out the form above, and select Group Therapy from the “How can we help?” dropdown. From there, we will be in touch shortly to help guide you toward your best path to personal growth and healing. Welcome to your mental health home.