Group Therapy for Addiction in Austin, Texas
Who Group Therapy Helps & Why It Matters
Adults Struggling With Substance Use Disorders and Co‑Occurring Mental Health Issues
Substance use disorders, along with co-occurring mental health complications, significantly interfere with daily life. Group therapy sessions allow adults to open up about their experiences, feel validated, and work through difficult situations, thoughts, or feelings.
When Addiction Feels Isolating, Group Counseling Offers Connection and Support
Addiction can cause clients to feel alone or self-isolate. It’s not abnormal to feel like you’re going through substance abuse alone, but at Infinite Recovery, we show you that you have a community. In group therapy, you have a support system that listens to and understands your experiences.
What Our Austin Group Therapy Program Involves
Evidence‑Based Group Therapy Sessions Facilitated by Licensed Clinicians
Group therapy can use many different types of evidence-based approaches. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and family dynamics therapy are all different therapies we implement.
Integration of Individual Therapy, Group Counseling, and Holistic Care
It’s important to integrate different treatment approaches into your plan for well-rounded care. Individual and group therapy sessions have different benefits, both promoting healing and strengthening relationships with yourself and others.
During individual therapy, you learn to understand your thoughts and emotions, working through negative feelings. In group therapy, specifically, you can improve your communication skills and practice healthy ways of expression.
When pairing these approaches with holistic care, you develop healthy coping mechanisms you can turn to in difficult times. These coping skills can improve your physical health, spiritual health, social skills, emotional regulation, and other areas of wellness that helps sustain sobriety long-term and support overall personal growth.
Full Continuum: From Detox/Inpatient to IOP and Outpatient Group Support
Infinite Recovery is committed to your growth. We offer a full continuum of care, supporting clients every step of the way, even if they aren’t on our campus in person. Our treatment programs include:
- Medical Detox (4-7 days): A supervised, medically-guided detox from addictive substances, stabilizing and starting your recovery journey in a safe environment
- Residential Inpatient Program (average 30 days): Treatment program on our 40-acre ranch in Buda, Texas, that has 24/7 care, valuing comfort, safety, and individualized treatment
- Partial Hospitalization Program (average 30 days): An extended care program that keeps you connected with treatments, therapies, resources, and a support system as you transition back into your daily routine
- Intensive Outpatient Program (30-60 days): A flexible treatment program offering weekly and bi-weekly therapy sessions, family programming, and holistic care for clients who don’t require 24/7 supervision in their stage of recovery
- Alumni Program: An everlasting support program, keeping you connected with relapse prevention resources, a support group of peers also living an active life of recovery, and resources to help your education, work life, volunteer life, etc.
How Group Therapy Supports Recovery
In group therapy, you develop healthy communication and listening skills with your peers. You learn to verbally express yourself openly in a safe, nonjudgmental environment and also offer support to others.
By listening to others and sharing experiences, you learn how to be there for others, encourage one another to overcome challenges, and celebrate achievements. A group rooted in recovery and sustaining sobriety motivates you to keep going even when times are tough.
You also learn from each other in group therapy. When you hear success stories from your peers, you can implement healthy strategies into your own journey and learn new ways to grow in recovery.
Infinite Recovery group therapy sessions are facilitated by a certified therapist who encourages group members to reflect on their journeys, answer prompts to assist in this process, and invite others to share. Our therapists also help group members process tensions or high emotions so all clients can learn to healthily solve problems.
We also keep groups small so clients can get to know each other on a deeper level and build meaningful connections.
Through group therapy, you practice healthy communication, problem-solving, taking accountability, and building relationships. Not only do you learn to express yourself in healthy ways with your peers and practice managing your emotions during the session, but you also learn how others overcome challenges and can practice implementing those strategies into your life.
What Sets Our Group Therapy Apart at Infinite Recovery
Trauma‑Informed and Evidence‑Based Modalities (CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing)
Our trauma-informed approach to care helps you develop a sense of safety. We implement this approach in all of our therapies, including group therapy sessions. Here, we encourage helpful behaviors, conversations, and spaces for you to grow individually and collectively with your peers.
We offer a variety of therapies depending on your needs. Among these evidence-based therapies are CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing:
- CBT: Helps clients identify, acknowledge, and healthily cope with challenging emotions or thoughts without resorting to substance use. You recognize the connection between unhelpful feelings and destructive habits, such as drug use.
- DBT: Clients work towards self-acceptance while making active choices to better their decisions, lives, and overall well-being. DBT is most beneficial for clients struggling with emotional regulation.
- Motivational Interviewing: With a counselor, clients are guided towards making helpful decisions. The self-awareness fostered promotes trust in oneself, belief in oneself, and motivation to keep progressing.
Family Involvement, Aftercare & Alumni Peer Support for Long‑Term Recovery
Group therapy extends beyond your peers in residential treatment.
Family has a place in the recovery process. Through family therapy, you learn healthy communication skills, understand how each other is affected by addiction, and strengthen relationships through mutual support and encouragement. Family involvement is critical in addiction recovery as your loved ones learn what you need to succeed long-term.
We also have aftercare programs to sustain progress. PHPs and IOPs, among other outpatient services, are great ways to stay on track without feeling overwhelmed by the transition into daily life. Infinite Recovery helps you ease into your sober lifestyle and be confident in your recovery.
While leading a sober life, we have opportunities for you to stay connected to our staff and alumni who are dedicated to their sober lifestyles. Like in group therapy, you share experiences with other alumni and support each other in sustaining sobriety and preventing relapse.
Continuity of Care — Same Treatment Team Through All Levels of Care
At Infinite Recovery, you have a personal treatment team consisting of a recovery specialist, a case specialist, and a personal counselor.
Through all levels of care, from detoxification to aftercare programs, your recovery team remains the same. You have 1:1 sessions with your team throughout your journey, making sure your plan is as effective as possible while keeping you connected to the same familiar faces.
Comfortable, Supportive Environment — Amenities, Privacy Options, Service Animal Accommodation
We value comfort and safety at Infinite Recovery.
Our campus is located in a beautiful, serene environment. Nature heals, and we encourage all of our clients to take advantage of that while in residential treatment. Here, you have a private space to heal in peace. A chaotic environment can make recovery stressful, but at Infinite Recovery, we remove as many distractions as possible.
In residential treatment, we have separate areas for male and female clients to respect each other’s privacy. We also have an on-site doctor for 24/7 care. That way, clients can stay focused on recovery without external factors inhibiting their success. We also have a swimming pool, on-site gym, and chef-prepared meals with individualized meal plans.
What to Expect in a Group Therapy Session & Daily Routine
Conditions and Issues Treated Through Group Therapy
Substance Use Disorders (Alcohol, Prescription Drugs, Illicit Drugs)
Drug or alcohol addiction can take a toll on all areas of wellness. We have treatment, including group therapy, helping those struggling with alcohol abuse, benzodiazepine use, cocaine or crack addiction, fentanyl abuse, heroin use, MDMA addiction, and meth addiction, among others.
Co‑Occurring Mental Health Disorders (Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Social Anxiety, PTSD)
Addiction can cause mental health disorders to develop, and vice versa. Co-occurring disorders can make recovery challenging, but it doesn’t have to be impossible. Infinite Recovery is here for you to connect you with the right resources and people to heal.
Behavioral Health Challenges: Isolation, Low Self‑Esteem, Difficulty with Social Skills, Relapse Risk
If you or a loved one struggles with substance use or mental health disorders, we are here to provide a safe space for you to heal. Through group therapy sessions, clients work towards sustainable sobriety with healthy decision-making while improving all areas of their lives to support their recovery goals. Call us today at (844) 928-1502 to learn more.
When Group Therapy Could Be the Right Choice
Common Signs It’s Time for Help
If you or a loved one is experiencing the following signs, addiction and/or mental health treatment might be the right path:
- Feelings of isolation
- Social anxiety
- Lack of support
- Mental health struggles
- Repeated relapse
Group therapy, specifically, helps clients work through these struggles. Peer support encourages others to continue leading a healthy, sober life while also improving their social lives. Oftentimes, group therapy can be beneficial in early intervention cases as it addresses complications before they become overwhelming or life-consuming.
Continuing Care & Personalized Support for Long-Term Recovery
A Healing Environment Designed for Recovery
Safe, Supportive Group Setting With Emphasis on Respect, Privacy, and Compassion
Your personal recovery journey is important to us. We aim to create a safe space for healing, whether it’s allowing you to connect with a serene environment to develop inner peace or a trustworthy space in group therapy with your peers. In treatment, we remove distractions and build problem-solving, emotional regulation, and communication skills so you can thrive. A chaotic, unsafe environment is not supportive in addiction recovery, and Infinite Recovery is dedicated to your journey being as comfortable as possible.
On‑Site Amenities — Comfortable Living Spaces, Computer Lab, Service Animal Accommodations
We have upscale amenities and living quarters for you to heal and thrive. Access to spaces, like a gym, swimming pool, and computer lab that you can use in your downtime, creates a healthy balance between treatment and personal time.
Frequently Asked Questions About Group Therapy & Addiction Treatment in Austin
Group therapy is facilitated by a certified therapist, guiding the conversation and promoting healthy communication and problem-solving. The therapist might invite individuals to share or offer a prompt to the whole group, for example.
Individual therapy is a good place for clients to share more specific details of their lives and experiences. When working through drug addiction, it can be difficult to open up at first and feel safe in a space with new people.
Group therapy slowly encourages clients to share as much or as little as they want, opening their recovery journeys to more than just themselves. They learn from others, practice healthy communication skills, and build a support network.
A combination of therapies and care aims to build on each other and address all areas of wellness.
While individual counseling is important in addiction recovery, group therapy provides other benefits. Group therapy connects people, developing a sense of community and belonging. It’s important to know that others are rooting for you, helping clients hold themselves accountable and sustain sobriety long-term.
Yes. We offer treatment for clients struggling with alcohol and drug addiction, mental health disorders, or a combination of the two.
IOP is split into morning and evening groups for flexibility. Three days a week for three hours, clients meet and take part in support groups and individual counseling sessions, family therapy, process groups, experiential groups, and educational groups, among other services.
Family therapy and support for your loved ones are crucial. Whether it’s in traditional therapy sessions with the client or external support groups with other families, Infinite Recovery ensures all family members are cared for in the process.
Group therapy is a space where you can grow comfortable and build relationships with your peers. Social anxiety and self-isolation are not uncommon when coping with substance abuse. Infinite Recovery encourages you to take part in group therapy to overcome that in a safe, guided, and comfortable setting.
Group therapy is just one service we offer. We offer various evidence-based and holistic care options that can be implemented into your treatment plan at any recovery stage. Our therapies are not exclusive to residential treatment, allowing you to grow and progress every step of the way.
We keep group therapy sessions client-centered. Group sessions are small, so everyone can contribute and feel seen.