Mindful Parent-child infant massage
Deepen your bond with your infant (ages birth to 12 months) through touch, infant massage and a practice of fully being present during daily interactions with your child. Parents will learn more about their child through mindful observations and increase ...
Deepen your bond with your infant (ages birth to 12 months) through touch, infant massage and a practice of fully being present during daily interactions with your child. Parents will learn more about their child through mindful observations and increase ...
Queer and Kinky Discussion Group
Queer and Kinky is a discussion group for individuals 18+, designed to promote community and acceptance for all LGBTQ+ people interested in the BDSM lifestyle. We provide a safe-space to explore, learn, and grow. Q & A discussion-based group, this ...
Hosted by Rebecca Michelle Coffey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Concord, CA 94520
Queer and Kinky is a discussion group for individuals 18+, designed to promote community and acceptance for all LGBTQ+ people interested in the BDSM lifestyle. We provide a safe-space to explore, learn, and grow. Q & A discussion-based group, this ...
Grief Support Group
It's important to talk about your loved one, honor your emotions and recognize the various stages of mourning. With loss also comes changes in self-identity and the role a person plays in life. This group is a safe space where ...
Hosted by Cathy Trenary
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
It's important to talk about your loved one, honor your emotions and recognize the various stages of mourning. With loss also comes changes in self-identity and the role a person plays in life. This group is a safe space where ...
Online Dialectical Behavior Skills Group (DBT)
If you struggle with anxiety, depression, anger, stressful relationships, trauma symptoms, or impulsivity, this group is for you. Our group can teach you concrete skills to improve your daily life. We focus on learning to be more present, understand relationship ...
Hosted by Atwater Village Therapy
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90039
If you struggle with anxiety, depression, anger, stressful relationships, trauma symptoms, or impulsivity, this group is for you. Our group can teach you concrete skills to improve your daily life. We focus on learning to be more present, understand relationship ...
Anger Management
Are you interested in managing your anger effectively? We offer virtual (online) anger management groups that can help you achieve this goal. We have groups available in English and Spanish. Evening and weekend groups are available. Enrollment is free.
Are you interested in managing your anger effectively? We offer virtual (online) anger management groups that can help you achieve this goal. We have groups available in English and Spanish. Evening and weekend groups are available. Enrollment is free.
Motherless Daughters
Therapeutic group for women whose mother's died during their youth.
Hosted by Shelly Kunker
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sacramento, CA 95864
Therapeutic group for women whose mother's died during their youth.
Virtual Group for Women Experiencing Infertility
Another new year and still not pregnant? Are you struggling with anxiety and depression? Has it been a marathon towards trying to conceive or a journey filled with losses or both? Give yourself the gift of support in 2024 as ...
Hosted by Catherine Pfister
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94710
Another new year and still not pregnant? Are you struggling with anxiety and depression? Has it been a marathon towards trying to conceive or a journey filled with losses or both? Give yourself the gift of support in 2024 as ...
Parents of children with ADD.
I am currently forming a group of parents who's child has been diagnosed with ADD. We will discuss strategies for successful parenting. We will trade our best techniques with each other. We will above all be supportive and understanding of ...
Hosted by Robert Cary Schneider
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
I am currently forming a group of parents who's child has been diagnosed with ADD. We will discuss strategies for successful parenting. We will trade our best techniques with each other. We will above all be supportive and understanding of ...
Women Survivors of Sexual Assault- on line
This is a small (up to 10 participants), ongoing group that runs for 10 weeks at a time, confidential virtual (zoom) group aimed to support and empower women who are healing from sexual trauma. Connect with other survivors, share your ...
Hosted by Sasha Georgeson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR, REAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Larkspur, CA 94977
This is a small (up to 10 participants), ongoing group that runs for 10 weeks at a time, confidential virtual (zoom) group aimed to support and empower women who are healing from sexual trauma. Connect with other survivors, share your ...
Psychiatric Alternatives and Wellness Center
PAWC's provider group is among the largest in CA and includes only Board Certified or Licensed Practitioners. Our doctors focus on your needs and feelings, while PAWC administrative staff collaborates with you, your doctor and insurers to keep administration smooth ...
PAWC's provider group is among the largest in CA and includes only Board Certified or Licensed Practitioners. Our doctors focus on your needs and feelings, while PAWC administrative staff collaborates with you, your doctor and insurers to keep administration smooth ...
CalPsychiatry
CalPsychiatry is a group of informed, empathetic and team-oriented psychiatrists. We have specialties in treatment of mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder), anxiety disorders (including OCD), ADHD, addiction and women's mental health. We have practices in Santa Monica, Downtown LA, Echo ...
CalPsychiatry is a group of informed, empathetic and team-oriented psychiatrists. We have specialties in treatment of mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder), anxiety disorders (including OCD), ADHD, addiction and women's mental health. We have practices in Santa Monica, Downtown LA, Echo ...
Parenting group - Summer
Looking for parents interested in starting a new group for collaborative discussion and peer support. Let me know your child(ren)'s age and your availability! A time to listen, learn, and voice the challenges and the highlights of being a parent ...
Hosted by Ursula Jorgensen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Belmont, CA 94002
Looking for parents interested in starting a new group for collaborative discussion and peer support. Let me know your child(ren)'s age and your availability! A time to listen, learn, and voice the challenges and the highlights of being a parent ...
Women's Therapy & Support Group
Sponsored by Shrinks Corner, Inc. - Join our Womens Group on Tuesday mornings for a morning green tea or coffee and meet inspirational and motivated women willing to share their struggles and how they overcame many of them and how ...
Hosted by Alexandria Bekele
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ACSW, CATC VI
Verified Verified
Group meets in Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Sponsored by Shrinks Corner, Inc. - Join our Womens Group on Tuesday mornings for a morning green tea or coffee and meet inspirational and motivated women willing to share their struggles and how they overcame many of them and how ...
Sobriety Process Group
I would like to provide a group where people in recovery can share challenges and learn how to manage cravings and triggers that they are facing in early recovery as well as in their long term recovery. I believe that ...
Hosted by Jody P Evans
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, JD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westlake Village, CA 91361
I would like to provide a group where people in recovery can share challenges and learn how to manage cravings and triggers that they are facing in early recovery as well as in their long term recovery. I believe that ...
Intensive Outpatient Program
Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is intended individuals that do not require round-the-clock care. IOP is ideal for clients that require intensive therapeutic treatment, but still need to maintain other responsibilities such as work, school, family, etc. Our IOP is ...
Hosted by New Start Recovery Solutions Sacramento
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is intended individuals that do not require round-the-clock care. IOP is ideal for clients that require intensive therapeutic treatment, but still need to maintain other responsibilities such as work, school, family, etc. Our IOP is ...
New Skills and Choices- Parallel and Co-Parenting
Program objectives: To help parents build new skills in communication and parenting and to make constructive choices for their family. Group interventions include role plays, videos, peer learning and didactic information to assist them in learning.
Hosted by Peace-It-Together Counseling Agency
Treatment Center, MA, LMFT
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Santa Clara, CA 95050
Program objectives: To help parents build new skills in communication and parenting and to make constructive choices for their family. Group interventions include role plays, videos, peer learning and didactic information to assist them in learning.
DBT Trauma Recovery Skills - contact for details
Weekly online Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills survivors/thrivers group for trauma/C-PTSD recovery.
Weekly online Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills survivors/thrivers group for trauma/C-PTSD recovery.
Parenting
This is a 4 week parenting class that focuses on behavioral modification strategies. We complete a behavioral assessment, develop a treatment plan, plan for how to manage crisis, and develop healthy and effective ways to hold our children accountable.
Hosted by Landon Leathers
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oceanside, CA 92056
This is a 4 week parenting class that focuses on behavioral modification strategies. We complete a behavioral assessment, develop a treatment plan, plan for how to manage crisis, and develop healthy and effective ways to hold our children accountable.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Groups
DBT Skills Group lead as designed by Dialectical Behavior Therapy founder, Marsha Linehan, PhD. DBT Skills Trainers have been intensively trained by Behavioral Tech., LLC, in Seattle, WA.
DBT Skills Groups cover four main areas to help clients build a ...
Hosted by Tricia J Mlnarik
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saratoga, CA 95070
DBT Skills Group lead as designed by Dialectical Behavior Therapy founder, Marsha Linehan, PhD. DBT Skills Trainers have been intensively trained by Behavioral Tech., LLC, in Seattle, WA.
DBT Skills Groups cover four main areas to help clients build a ...
Recovery Group
This is a group for professional men and women who are in recent or long term recovery from their addiction. The group is kept small and consists of a maximum of 4-6 people. The purpose of the group is to ...
Hosted by Thom Kessler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, RAS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Corte Madera, CA 94925
This is a group for professional men and women who are in recent or long term recovery from their addiction. The group is kept small and consists of a maximum of 4-6 people. The purpose of the group is to ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in California?
Search for nearby support groups by inputting your city, zip code, or the name of the group into the search bar. From there, you can filter to find a group that suits your needs, whether you are looking for support for a teenager, a group that focuses on a specific issue, such as depression, or a particular program type, such as one geared toward developing social skills. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
How does group therapy work?
Therapy groups are led by one or more therapists and serve to help people process their experiences and learn from others who understand their challenges firsthand. They can be based on a specific issue, such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, and caregiving. They can involve a specific type of program or therapy, such as a social skills group or CBT group. They can also be specific to a particular population or community, such as teens or LGBTQ.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
What are the benefits of group therapy?
Support groups help connect people with shared challenges or physical and mental health conditions. In a group setting, participants can receive support and feedback from peers and can acquire new skills, strategies and perspectives by listening to one another. Discussing your experience with someone who also has a cancer diagnosis, or whose son also struggles with addiction, for example, can help you feel less alone, reduce distress, find empathy and connection, and learn practical or medical information that has helped others. Group therapy can also be a more affordable option than individual therapy and just as effective.
Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?
Support groups can be deeply valuable for both emotional support and/or treatment outcomes. It’s difficult to make a blanket statement on efficacy due to the many different types of support groups and conditions treated, but group therapy has been found to be just as effective as individual therapy in establishing long-term abstinence for conditions such as substance abuse, addiction and alcohol abuse.
How much does group therapy cost?
Group counseling is typically less expensive than individual counseling, with each session costing on average between $60 to $75. Meanwhile, individual therapy sessions can run anywhere from $100 to $200 and up, even after insurance. It is possible to find low-cost group therapy options and many therapists offer group sessions free of charge.
Does insurance cover group therapy?
As with individual therapy, many insurance companies do offer coverage for group therapy sessions. However, the coverage varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider. Individuals are encouraged to check with their insurance providers to verify coverage.
How long does group therapy last?
The length of a support group session is often one hour but can fall anywhere between 45 minutes and two hours. The amount of time that people remain in a support group varies based on their specific needs and goals and the type of therapy. Some individuals may seek a shorter-term group, such as a bereavement group, that may last between six and 20 weeks. Some may seek a longer-term group that lasts for a year or indefinitely.
What are the limitations of support groups?
Support groups have many benefits, but there are a few limitations as well. Support groups do not constitute formal therapeutic or medical treatment, and are not run by licensed mental health professionals, so some people may opt for group therapy or individual therapy instead. Additionally, support groups can depend on the other participants, so a disruptive individual has the potential to mar the group dynamic, and the anecdotal information shared may sometimes be unhelpful or inaccurate. Because it is a group setting, confidentiality can be more difficult to guard and participants receive less personalized attention than they would in an individual therapy session.