Group Services – Psychology Department Anxiety & Mood Clinic

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The primary goal of all group services at the clinic is to help individuals build emotional resilience through learning practical, evidence-based skills.

Group services offer a supportive environment where participants can gain valuable tools for coping while connecting with others who may share similar experiences.

Our groups focus on education and skill-building for concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, and other emotional difficulties. All groups are grounded in well-established, research-supported approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Read more about the groups we currently offer and how to get started:

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Group

Our DBT Skills Group helps individuals build emotional resilience, manage stress effectively, and improve your relationships. A DBT Skills Group involves learning and practicing skills to help regulate behaviors and improve well-being. The group teaches research-backed DBT techniques designed to develop mindfulness skills, improve emotional regulation, and strengthen communication skills. Connect with fellow Austinites and grow together in a safe, understanding space!

This type of group therapy is structured so that each session, you’ll learn new skills. Like any other type of skills, these skills require practice, so you can expect to complete between session assignments designed to help you practice the skills throughout the week, and we’ll discuss as a group how this practice went at the beginning of each of our sessions.

Meets: Mondays from 4:00–5:30 PM

Starts: February 16^th, 2026

Where: In person at the clinic

Duration: 9 weeks

Session Topics:
• Mindfulness: Wise Mind
• Mindfulness: What & How Skills
• Emotion Regulation: Understand, Identify, Label Emotions
• Emotion Regulation: Checking the Facts
• Emotion Regulation: Opposite Action
• Emotion Regulation: Problem Solving
• Emotion Regulation: Accumulating Positives and Building Masters
• Emotion Regulation: Cope Ahead and PLEASE
• Interpersonal Effectiveness: DEAR MAN, GIVE FAST; Interpersonal Validation Behavioral Principles in Relationships

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How to get started

Group services aren’t the right fit for everyone, and some individuals may benefit more from individual therapy. Clinic staff can help you determine whether group services are a good match for your needs. If you’re interested in group services at the clinic, the first step is to complete our online interest form, which allows you to share your contact information so we can follow up with you.

If you’re interested in group services, the first step is to complete our online interest form.

A clinic staff member will follow up with a phone call to review clinic policies and assess whether our services may be a good fit for your needs.

Cost

Group sessions cost $15 per session.

Fees are to be paid at the time of each visit. We accept debit cards and credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, & Discover) as forms of payment.  We do not accept insurance or cash payments. 

Our clinic fees are already significantly reduced to increase accessibility. However, we understand that even reduced fees may be a barrier for some individuals. We offer further fee reductions and free parking for those experiencing significant financial hardship, please inquire with clinic staff.

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