Support Groups in Sherman Oaks, CA
Young Mens Group
This group is for men ages 18-25 who struggle with social isolation, anxiety, and the difficult transition into adulthood.
Hosted by Jill Rice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
This group is for men ages 18-25 who struggle with social isolation, anxiety, and the difficult transition into adulthood.
Welcome/Informational Group
Counseling West invites you to attend a FREE welcome session to explore our mission and counseling services. In addition, you will meet our Executive Director, Intern, and Trainees.If you are interested in learning more about the therapy process, this is ...
Hosted by Counseling West
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Counseling West invites you to attend a FREE welcome session to explore our mission and counseling services. In addition, you will meet our Executive Director, Intern, and Trainees.If you are interested in learning more about the therapy process, this is ...
Anger Management Group
Three anger management groups every Monday. Co-ed. The 5 pm group is facilitated by Chrys Ghotsi on Monday evenings at the Woodland Hills location; the 6:30 pm group is offered via Zoom and is faciliated by Silva Depanian, LMFT, and ...
Hosted by Anger Management 818
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, TFT, CAMS-IV
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Three anger management groups every Monday. Co-ed. The 5 pm group is facilitated by Chrys Ghotsi on Monday evenings at the Woodland Hills location; the 6:30 pm group is offered via Zoom and is faciliated by Silva Depanian, LMFT, and ...
Domestic Violence Support Group for Women
The group provides a place to share and learn in a supportive confidential environment, while exploring intimate partner emotion/physical or financial abuse and gaining tools and resources, while gaining strength to work toward healthier relationships.
Hosted by Linda Qasabian
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
The group provides a place to share and learn in a supportive confidential environment, while exploring intimate partner emotion/physical or financial abuse and gaining tools and resources, while gaining strength to work toward healthier relationships.
DBT Skills Group
San Fernando Valley DBT Skills Groups meet every Saturday in Sherman Oaks. We cover life skills in four modules: Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation and Distress Tolerance. DBT can be highly effective treatment not only for those diagnosed with borderline ...
Hosted by Wendy Douglas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSPH
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
San Fernando Valley DBT Skills Groups meet every Saturday in Sherman Oaks. We cover life skills in four modules: Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation and Distress Tolerance. DBT can be highly effective treatment not only for those diagnosed with borderline ...
Mixed Emotions
Compassionate trauma-informed therapy that integrates intersectional conceptualization, LGBTQ+ affirming space, and self-compassion focus.
Hosted by Alexa Brand
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Compassionate trauma-informed therapy that integrates intersectional conceptualization, LGBTQ+ affirming space, and self-compassion focus.
Connection Process Group
Group is an environment to gain support, learn to deal with relational issues, and explore “who you are” within relationships. By coming together with a group of people, you will have the opportunity to both engage others as well as ...
Hosted by David C Eshleman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Group is an environment to gain support, learn to deal with relational issues, and explore “who you are” within relationships. By coming together with a group of people, you will have the opportunity to both engage others as well as ...
Sherman Oaks Anger Management
Self referred...court ordered....Sherman Oaks Anger Management taught by Certified Anger Management Facilitators. Private sessions and group opportunities for skill enhancement in self-awareness, self-control, social awareness, relationship management, assertive communication, stress management, empathy, emotional intelligence and anger management. Classes include pre- ...
Hosted by Linda Arbiter, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Self referred...court ordered....Sherman Oaks Anger Management taught by Certified Anger Management Facilitators. Private sessions and group opportunities for skill enhancement in self-awareness, self-control, social awareness, relationship management, assertive communication, stress management, empathy, emotional intelligence and anger management. Classes include pre- ...
Parenting
Do you need to meet criteria for the court or child welfare system? Are you struggling with your strong-willed toddler and want to ensure you are providing a safe environment? Perhaps you feel that you are losing connection with your ...
Hosted by Nora Durzo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Do you need to meet criteria for the court or child welfare system? Are you struggling with your strong-willed toddler and want to ensure you are providing a safe environment? Perhaps you feel that you are losing connection with your ...
Vision Board Workshop-Finding your Bliss at work
Join us for a creative experience and find out what your soul is yearning to create at work. By exploring your inner world you will find your talents and interests and follow these skills to your bliss at work. -Do ...
Hosted by Galya Seregi
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Join us for a creative experience and find out what your soul is yearning to create at work. By exploring your inner world you will find your talents and interests and follow these skills to your bliss at work. -Do ...
Millennial Women's Support Group
Are you feeling the stress and anxiety of "adulting" in the time of COVID? Is your work or personal life not going the way you hoped it would especially during this difficult time? Are you feeling depression, anxiety or trauma ...
Hosted by Amy Hamilton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Are you feeling the stress and anxiety of "adulting" in the time of COVID? Is your work or personal life not going the way you hoped it would especially during this difficult time? Are you feeling depression, anxiety or trauma ...
After the Break-Up Online Group (On Hiatus)
CURRENTLY ON HIATUS: A weekly ONLINE group for those who have been wounded by loss of a relationship, last week, last month, or long ago but still hurting. Also for those on the verge, trying to decide to stay or ...
Hosted by Jaelline Jaffe
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
CURRENTLY ON HIATUS: A weekly ONLINE group for those who have been wounded by loss of a relationship, last week, last month, or long ago but still hurting. Also for those on the verge, trying to decide to stay or ...
Women's Postpartum Support Group
Group will be focused on postpartum symptoms, relationship issues, common struggles after becoming a mom, and will provide a supportive place to express wants and needs, in a supportive safe environment. New moms, you are more than welcome to bring ...
Hosted by Dr. Melissa Ryan O'Keefe
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Group will be focused on postpartum symptoms, relationship issues, common struggles after becoming a mom, and will provide a supportive place to express wants and needs, in a supportive safe environment. New moms, you are more than welcome to bring ...
Sexual Assult Survivors Womens Support Group
Support group is designed to assist women who have experienced sexual abuse or other violence. Group provides a safe setting to explore your experiences and to find validation in your difficult emotions. You are not alone on this journey.
Hosted by Hillside Wellness Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Support group is designed to assist women who have experienced sexual abuse or other violence. Group provides a safe setting to explore your experiences and to find validation in your difficult emotions. You are not alone on this journey.
contact Trauma and Beyond for group information
Groups at Trauma and Beyond (R) will be centered in supporting clients on their journey of healing. Therapists with specialized skills will provide a space for clients to learn about trauma, the nervous system, and the connection between mind, body, ...
Hosted by Trauma and Beyond Psychological Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Groups at Trauma and Beyond (R) will be centered in supporting clients on their journey of healing. Therapists with specialized skills will provide a space for clients to learn about trauma, the nervous system, and the connection between mind, body, ...
Alyssa Marie Wellness
Alyssa Marie Wellness is a group of clinicians who specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma and helping people connect with their inner child. Clinicians offer weekend and evening appointments and are able to provide super bills if you wish to ...
Hosted by Alyssa Marie Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Alyssa Marie Wellness is a group of clinicians who specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma and helping people connect with their inner child. Clinicians offer weekend and evening appointments and are able to provide super bills if you wish to ...
Let's talk about Stress!
A group for young professional women with anxiety. During the 10 years I have worked with young professional women in LA, I have noticed some patterns. Ive noticed that hard work, being capable and kicking butt in the professional world ...
Hosted by Michelle C. Fogli
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
A group for young professional women with anxiety. During the 10 years I have worked with young professional women in LA, I have noticed some patterns. Ive noticed that hard work, being capable and kicking butt in the professional world ...
Do You Really Want To Eat That?
This group is based on a 20 week workbook to promote healthy living. Group includes assessment, food plans, exercise plans and group experiential sharing. Group is designed to remove the guilt from eating and decrease compulsive overeating. The client's may ...
Hosted by Monica Weil
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
This group is based on a 20 week workbook to promote healthy living. Group includes assessment, food plans, exercise plans and group experiential sharing. Group is designed to remove the guilt from eating and decrease compulsive overeating. The client's may ...
Real Talk for New Moms
As a therapist and a mother of 3, I had no clue what was really coming for me when I had my first child! That's why I created this group! Do you want to know what it's really like to ...
Hosted by Dr. Jane Shomof
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sherman Oaks, CA 91411
As a therapist and a mother of 3, I had no clue what was really coming for me when I had my first child! That's why I created this group! Do you want to know what it's really like to ...
I Hate Weekends
Due to their unstructured nature, weekends can be a difficult time for many people in recovery from depression, anxiety or substance abuse. The "I Hate Weekends" group is an ongoing weekly therapy group that meets on Sundays to provide the ...
Hosted by Jesse Sandler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Due to their unstructured nature, weekends can be a difficult time for many people in recovery from depression, anxiety or substance abuse. The "I Hate Weekends" group is an ongoing weekly therapy group that meets on Sundays to provide the ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Sherman Oaks?
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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.