Support Groups in 92103
I facilitate Anger Management groups that are Court approved for 12 hour ( 8 sessions ) requirements. Groups are structured and help you to examine your triggers and your coping methods. I use humor in a casual, comfortable setting. Groups form on a rolling basis, so please check with me to see when the next group forms. Cost per group is $37.50 ($25 per hour).

I facilitate Anger Management groups that are Court approved for 12 hour ( 8 sessions ) requirements. Groups are structured and help you to examine your triggers and your coping methods. I use humor in a casual, comfortable setting. Groups form on a rolling basis, so please check with me to see when the next group forms. Cost per group is $37.50 ($25 per hour).
A small group to sail in San Diego bay. We will focus on mindfulness, calm, team building, learning to sail. To discuss life events, coping strategies and build social support.This happens when the weather is warmer. I am a lic US boat Captain. Other groups in office or out doors to be announced.

Hosted by Candace Lyn Redcliff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92103
A small group to sail in San Diego bay. We will focus on mindfulness, calm, team building, learning to sail. To discuss life events, coping strategies and build social support.This happens when the weather is warmer. I am a lic US boat Captain. Other groups in office or out doors to be announced.
Seeking Safety is a present-focused therapy that helps clients attain safety from trauma (including PTSD) and substance abuse by emphasizing coping skills, grounding techniques, and education. If you are interested in joining this group, please reach out- when the group is full, I will be reaching out to whomever expressed interest, in order, to create a time which works with the schedules of those attending.

Seeking Safety is a present-focused therapy that helps clients attain safety from trauma (including PTSD) and substance abuse by emphasizing coping skills, grounding techniques, and education. If you are interested in joining this group, please reach out- when the group is full, I will be reaching out to whomever expressed interest, in order, to create a time which works with the schedules of those attending.
A support group for pregnant and postpartum birthing parents in Eating Disorder Recovery. All stages of recovery and parenthood welcome!

Hosted by Allyson Ford Eating Disorder & OCD Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92103
A support group for pregnant and postpartum birthing parents in Eating Disorder Recovery. All stages of recovery and parenthood welcome!
This group is designed to support young adult females in exploring and addressing issues related to relationships, infidelity, and trust. The group will provide a safe and supportive environment for participants to share their experiences, learn from each other, and develop strategies for healing and personal growth.

Hosted by Kaelyn Baker
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, NCC
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92103
This group is designed to support young adult females in exploring and addressing issues related to relationships, infidelity, and trust. The group will provide a safe and supportive environment for participants to share their experiences, learn from each other, and develop strategies for healing and personal growth.
Group Private Practice specializing in children, trauma, military families.

Hosted by Preventative Health for Happy Families!
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92103
Group Private Practice specializing in children, trauma, military families.
This is an LGBTQIA+ group led by Alexa Douros, LPCC, a queer clinician located in San Diego, CA. Alexa started this group to bring together members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are seeking connection and shared healing. Additionally, this group will explore topics such as mental health coping strategies, liberation, collective trauma and healing, and relationship dynamics. This group is for existing Canvas clients as well as brand new clients who identify anywhere within the LGBTQIA+ community. If you are interested in this group, please complete this interest form: https://forms.gle/cMgZY2D35NW4rAtp6

This is an LGBTQIA+ group led by Alexa Douros, LPCC, a queer clinician located in San Diego, CA. Alexa started this group to bring together members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are seeking connection and shared healing. Additionally, this group will explore topics such as mental health coping strategies, liberation, collective trauma and healing, and relationship dynamics. This group is for existing Canvas clients as well as brand new clients who identify anywhere within the LGBTQIA+ community. If you are interested in this group, please complete this interest form: https://forms.gle/cMgZY2D35NW4rAtp6
SD Wellness Group is dedicated to quality care. All of our providers are board-certified and specialize in psychiatric treatment. While we primarily focus on medication management, we aim to offer holistic and innovative treatments. Our providers also work closely with primary care and psychotherapists in the community to ensure well-coordinated treatment. In an effort to expand access to SD Wellness Group, we also offer a telemedicine program. Patients are given the unique option to establish a relationship with one of our providers who can manage medication and assess the need for ongoing treatment.

Hosted by Deomel Soriano
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-C, MSN
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92103
SD Wellness Group is dedicated to quality care. All of our providers are board-certified and specialize in psychiatric treatment. While we primarily focus on medication management, we aim to offer holistic and innovative treatments. Our providers also work closely with primary care and psychotherapists in the community to ensure well-coordinated treatment. In an effort to expand access to SD Wellness Group, we also offer a telemedicine program. Patients are given the unique option to establish a relationship with one of our providers who can manage medication and assess the need for ongoing treatment.
Do you wake up wondering what your dream means? Do you get the feeling that they are very important and relevant to your life? Then join our group! We have a safe, comfortable space where you can begin the amazing work of dream analysis.

Hosted by Estela C Bobadilla
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92103
Do you wake up wondering what your dream means? Do you get the feeling that they are very important and relevant to your life? Then join our group! We have a safe, comfortable space where you can begin the amazing work of dream analysis.
This is a twelve week structured group with group discussion and sharing, written exercises (optional), readings, along with instruction to help individuals successfully navigate through periods of transition. This could be precipitated by divorce, marriage, a new child, career change,chronic illness, retirement, a deeper sense of self, or of aging and one's mortality. Or Perhaps there is a growing desire for more meaning and purpose in one's life. Meditation, journaling, art, music and other creative practices are encouraged in this workshop.

This is a twelve week structured group with group discussion and sharing, written exercises (optional), readings, along with instruction to help individuals successfully navigate through periods of transition. This could be precipitated by divorce, marriage, a new child, career change,chronic illness, retirement, a deeper sense of self, or of aging and one's mortality. Or Perhaps there is a growing desire for more meaning and purpose in one's life. Meditation, journaling, art, music and other creative practices are encouraged in this workshop.
Home to an exceptional group of independent wellness service providers offering counseling, life coaching, massage therapy, acupuncture, Chinese medicine, energy work, aromatherapy and more!

Home to an exceptional group of independent wellness service providers offering counseling, life coaching, massage therapy, acupuncture, Chinese medicine, energy work, aromatherapy and more!
Therapy in action often assists in breaking through barriers that are resistant to examination in traditional therapy. It may be that if this work scares you a bit, you are ready to confront some of those persistent issues that baffle you. Psychodrama is a gentle method that encourages connections to others while allowing catharsis in mind, body and spirit. Because this closed group is for individuals dedicated to change and healing in a safe space, participants are required to commit to a series of at least 9 sessions.

Therapy in action often assists in breaking through barriers that are resistant to examination in traditional therapy. It may be that if this work scares you a bit, you are ready to confront some of those persistent issues that baffle you. Psychodrama is a gentle method that encourages connections to others while allowing catharsis in mind, body and spirit. Because this closed group is for individuals dedicated to change and healing in a safe space, participants are required to commit to a series of at least 9 sessions.
For the past 30 years Help Therapy mental health provider partners have been able to assist members of our communities in a rather unique way, opening the doors to mental health services for a large number of individuals, couples, and families. Help Therapy mental health provider partners offers mental health counseling and psychological evaluations services in the home, facility, in an office setting, or via telehealth.

Hosted by #1 Psychological Evaluations & Testing Service
Psychologist, PsyD
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92103
For the past 30 years Help Therapy mental health provider partners have been able to assist members of our communities in a rather unique way, opening the doors to mental health services for a large number of individuals, couples, and families. Help Therapy mental health provider partners offers mental health counseling and psychological evaluations services in the home, facility, in an office setting, or via telehealth.
RSVP is required. To RSVP or if you have questions, PLEASE ONLY EMAIL GROUP4OCD@GMAIL.COM, this is different than the email that is linked in my PT profile. Free support groups for adults (18+) who have been diagnosed with OCD. 3 Options for Support Groups: Virtual group open to anyone in California-takes place the 1st Tuesday of the month from 6-730pm. In person support groups offered in San Diego, Hillcrest neighborhood. In person support groups taking place the 3rd Monday of the month from 6-730pm.

RSVP is required. To RSVP or if you have questions, PLEASE ONLY EMAIL GROUP4OCD@GMAIL.COM, this is different than the email that is linked in my PT profile. Free support groups for adults (18+) who have been diagnosed with OCD. 3 Options for Support Groups: Virtual group open to anyone in California-takes place the 1st Tuesday of the month from 6-730pm. In person support groups offered in San Diego, Hillcrest neighborhood. In person support groups taking place the 3rd Monday of the month from 6-730pm.
Heroes Within: A Geek Community Educational Group is open for registration! Open to adults ages 18-24. This six-week group runs from June 30th to August 4th will be held via Zoom and is open to those in California. Weekly topics include: 1) What's your poison? 2) Inner heroes, 3) The Dark Side, 4) Antiheroes, 5) Breaking the Fourth Wall, 6) The Journey of Finding Community. Interested in this group for a different age range or a different date? Contact me to be added to the interest list.

Heroes Within: A Geek Community Educational Group is open for registration! Open to adults ages 18-24. This six-week group runs from June 30th to August 4th will be held via Zoom and is open to those in California. Weekly topics include: 1) What's your poison? 2) Inner heroes, 3) The Dark Side, 4) Antiheroes, 5) Breaking the Fourth Wall, 6) The Journey of Finding Community. Interested in this group for a different age range or a different date? Contact me to be added to the interest list.
Joy, excitement, uncertainty and the unknown... Parenting is a multi-faceted experience that can pull us in various directions. With our peer parenting lab (tailored for parents of newborns through age 5), we intend to create a community of parents who support each other in finding clarity and embracing a more preferred way of relating to our children. Each Lab will focus on a particular topic and specific skills. By providing a safe and collaborative space to talk about our challenges as parents, we aim at strengthening the connections with our families, ourselves, and our communities.

Hosted by Lodovica Guidarelli
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92103
Joy, excitement, uncertainty and the unknown... Parenting is a multi-faceted experience that can pull us in various directions. With our peer parenting lab (tailored for parents of newborns through age 5), we intend to create a community of parents who support each other in finding clarity and embracing a more preferred way of relating to our children. Each Lab will focus on a particular topic and specific skills. By providing a safe and collaborative space to talk about our challenges as parents, we aim at strengthening the connections with our families, ourselves, and our communities.
Being diagnosed with a head injury can be anxiety provoking. In this psychoeducational group, we will review sleep hygiene habits and how to keep your thinking balanced and positive. One session will be taught by a sport nutritionist and devoted to healthy eating and identifying foods nourishing to the brain. We will review breathing techniques and practice meditation. Members will have an opportunity to share with others who are going through as similar journey so they don't feel alone or isolated in their recovery. Collaboration of care with Dr. Hickmann and your primary provider is encouraged.

Being diagnosed with a head injury can be anxiety provoking. In this psychoeducational group, we will review sleep hygiene habits and how to keep your thinking balanced and positive. One session will be taught by a sport nutritionist and devoted to healthy eating and identifying foods nourishing to the brain. We will review breathing techniques and practice meditation. Members will have an opportunity to share with others who are going through as similar journey so they don't feel alone or isolated in their recovery. Collaboration of care with Dr. Hickmann and your primary provider is encouraged.
For the past 33 years Help Therapy mental health provider partners have been able to assist members of our communities in a rather unique way, opening the doors to mental health services for a large number of individuals, couples, and families who would otherwise be unable to obtain treatment. Help Therapy mental health provider partners offers mental health counseling, evaluations and medication management services in the home, facility, in an office setting, or via telehealth.

Hosted by Psychiatry Services | Help Therapy
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP, PMHNP
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92103
For the past 33 years Help Therapy mental health provider partners have been able to assist members of our communities in a rather unique way, opening the doors to mental health services for a large number of individuals, couples, and families who would otherwise be unable to obtain treatment. Help Therapy mental health provider partners offers mental health counseling, evaluations and medication management services in the home, facility, in an office setting, or via telehealth.
An inclusive support group for adults 18+ navigating Eating Disorder Recovery. This group welcomes folks from diverse backgrounds and is grounded in a feminist therapy perspective. Topics will include things like harm reduction, navigating and coping with triggers, social identities and body image, building a meaningful life, coping with diet culture and anti-fatness during the holidays (and beyond).

Hosted by Allyson Ford Eating Disorder & OCD Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92103
An inclusive support group for adults 18+ navigating Eating Disorder Recovery. This group welcomes folks from diverse backgrounds and is grounded in a feminist therapy perspective. Topics will include things like harm reduction, navigating and coping with triggers, social identities and body image, building a meaningful life, coping with diet culture and anti-fatness during the holidays (and beyond).
Join Marina Walker Rose, PhD. for an 8 week journey into the healing power of story to transmute pain and empower change. Working with The Firemaker Series Books, participants will explore their personal story through the alchemy of metaphor and the forward-moving framework of Seven Mythic Doors. Bring your heart, a love of adventure, and the willingness to experience something new. This is a safe, compassionate, emotionally generous space where we insist on kindness and come ready to receive and offer support.

Hosted by Marina Walker Rose, PhD
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, LMFT
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92103
Join Marina Walker Rose, PhD. for an 8 week journey into the healing power of story to transmute pain and empower change. Working with The Firemaker Series Books, participants will explore their personal story through the alchemy of metaphor and the forward-moving framework of Seven Mythic Doors. Bring your heart, a love of adventure, and the willingness to experience something new. This is a safe, compassionate, emotionally generous space where we insist on kindness and come ready to receive and offer support.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in 92103?
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Once you complete your search, you can use the filters to narrow the results by selecting specialties (such as grief, trauma, or eating disorders), therapeutic approaches, age groups, and other criteria to find a group that best fits your needs.
How does group therapy work?
Group therapy is led by one or more trained therapists and provides a space where participants can process their experiences and learn from others facing similar challenges. Groups may focus on a specific issue—such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, or caregiving—or they may center around a particular therapeutic approach, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), social skill development, or Exposure Therapy. Some groups are also designed for specific populations, such as teens, veterans, or LGBTQ+ individuals.
It’s also important to distinguish group therapy from peer-led support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous. While both can offer valuable support, therapy groups are typically led by licensed professionals and follow a more structured format. Therapy groups often meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many peer support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
It’s also important to distinguish group therapy from peer-led support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous. While both can offer valuable support, therapy groups are typically led by licensed professionals and follow a more structured format. Therapy groups often meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many peer support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
What are the benefits of group therapy?
Group therapy offers several important benefits. It brings together people facing similar challenges—whether related to mental health, physical health, or life transitions—and creates a supportive environment where participants can exchange feedback, share experiences, and learn from one another. Hearing different perspectives can help individuals discover new coping strategies and practical tools they may not have encountered on their own. Sharing personal experiences, such as coping with a serious illness or navigating family struggles, can also reduce feelings of isolation and foster a sense of connection and understanding. In addition to emotional support, group members often gain useful, real-world advice from peers who have faced similar situations.
Group therapy is typically more affordable than individual therapy and, for certain conditions, can be equally effective. Many groups also include structured activities—such as guided journaling, cognitive-behavioral exercises, or role-playing—to help participants develop concrete skills they can apply in daily life.
Group therapy is typically more affordable than individual therapy and, for certain conditions, can be equally effective. Many groups also include structured activities—such as guided journaling, cognitive-behavioral exercises, or role-playing—to help participants develop concrete skills they can apply in daily life.
Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?
It is difficult to make a blanket statement about the effectiveness of support groups, as they vary widely in focus and the conditions they address. However, support groups can be highly valuable in helping individuals gain emotional support and achieve meaningful treatment outcomes. For certain conditions, such as substance use, research has shown that group therapy can be particularly effective—sometimes just as effective as individual therapy—in supporting long-term recovery.
Many professionals attribute the effectiveness of group therapy to the unique benefits of the group setting, which fosters peer-to-peer learning and a sense of connection through shared experiences. Group settings also offer accountability and encouragement from both facilitators and fellow participants, which helps sustain motivation and supports continued progress. These factors together play a key role in promoting the overall effectiveness of group therapy.
Many professionals attribute the effectiveness of group therapy to the unique benefits of the group setting, which fosters peer-to-peer learning and a sense of connection through shared experiences. Group settings also offer accountability and encouragement from both facilitators and fellow participants, which helps sustain motivation and supports continued progress. These factors together play a key role in promoting the overall effectiveness of group therapy.
How much does group therapy cost?
Group therapy is typically less expensive than individual therapy, with sessions typically costing between $50 and $75 each. In comparison, individual therapy can cost anywhere from $100 to $200 or more per session, even with insurance. Some therapists or organizations offer low-cost or free group therapy options, particularly through community centers or nonprofit organizations. In some cases, groups may require payment upfront for a set number of sessions, such as paying for six weekly sessions at the first meeting. However, many providers offer payment plans to help make participation more accessible if this upfront payment is required.
Does insurance cover group therapy?
As with individual therapy, insurance coverage for group therapy varies based on factors such as your specific insurance plan, the purpose of the group, your diagnosis, and whether the group provider is in-network. Many insurance plans cover group therapy sessions that address diagnosable mental health conditions, such as substance use disorders, anxiety, or depression.
However, groups that focus on topics not directly tied to a mental health diagnosis—such as parenting support or divorce recovery—are less likely to be covered. Because coverage can vary widely, it’s important to check with your insurance provider before joining a group to confirm whether the sessions will be covered and what out-of-pocket costs you may be responsible for.
However, groups that focus on topics not directly tied to a mental health diagnosis—such as parenting support or divorce recovery—are less likely to be covered. Because coverage can vary widely, it’s important to check with your insurance provider before joining a group to confirm whether the sessions will be covered and what out-of-pocket costs you may be responsible for.
How long does group therapy last?
The length of each group therapy session typically ranges from 45 minutes to two hours, depending on the therapy approach, the group’s goals, and how often the group meets. In some cases, group therapy is part of a larger treatment program, such as an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), where group sessions complement individual therapy and are scheduled as part of the program’s overall structure.
The duration of participation in a group also varies. Some groups are designed to be short-term, lasting anywhere from 6 to 24 weeks—for example, bereavement groups or skills-based groups like those using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Other groups may be longer-term, lasting a year or more, and some ongoing support groups meet indefinitely, allowing participants to stay as long as they find the group helpful.
The duration of participation in a group also varies. Some groups are designed to be short-term, lasting anywhere from 6 to 24 weeks—for example, bereavement groups or skills-based groups like those using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Other groups may be longer-term, lasting a year or more, and some ongoing support groups meet indefinitely, allowing participants to stay as long as they find the group helpful.
What are the limitations of support groups?
Support groups offer many benefits, but they also have certain limitations. Unlike therapy groups, many support groups do not provide formal therapeutic treatment and are not led by licensed mental health professionals. For individuals seeking clinical treatment for specific mental health diagnoses—such as depression, eating disorders, or substance use—individual therapy or group therapy led by a licensed professional may offer more personalized and specialized care.
The effectiveness of a support group also depends heavily on the group’s participants and the overall group dynamic. When members engage respectfully and offer constructive support, the group can foster valuable peer-to-peer learning. However, if certain participants dominate discussions, provide inaccurate advice, or create conflict, it can disrupt the group’s sense of safety and reduce its effectiveness. Confidentiality can also be harder to maintain in support groups, particularly in open groups where participants can join or leave at any time. With new members regularly entering the group, it can be more difficult to build and sustain a consistent sense of trust and privacy.
The effectiveness of a support group also depends heavily on the group’s participants and the overall group dynamic. When members engage respectfully and offer constructive support, the group can foster valuable peer-to-peer learning. However, if certain participants dominate discussions, provide inaccurate advice, or create conflict, it can disrupt the group’s sense of safety and reduce its effectiveness. Confidentiality can also be harder to maintain in support groups, particularly in open groups where participants can join or leave at any time. With new members regularly entering the group, it can be more difficult to build and sustain a consistent sense of trust and privacy.