Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills Group
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) offers structured support for emotional regulation, stress coping, and improved relationships in individuals struggling with various issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and personality disorders. This group can assist you in learning effective mindfulness practices, distress ...
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) offers structured support for emotional regulation, stress coping, and improved relationships in individuals struggling with various issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and personality disorders. This group can assist you in learning effective mindfulness practices, distress ...
Making Peace with Food: A group for those struggling with Binge Eating Disorder
Access Behavioral Health Care
Our mission is to help people restore their inner strength, recover their sense of self-worth, and influence transformational change by promoting growth in biological, emotional, psychological, and spiritual health, together! Access specializes in treating individuals, couples and families, and through ...
Hosted by Juan R. Valenzuela
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Our mission is to help people restore their inner strength, recover their sense of self-worth, and influence transformational change by promoting growth in biological, emotional, psychological, and spiritual health, together! Access specializes in treating individuals, couples and families, and through ...
How to Befriend Yourself (and Others)
This 4-week Online introduction to Mindfulness consists of foundational teachings, guided instructions in everyday mindfulness, meditation, and group discussion. • Connect more deeply with your integrity, your tribe and your purpose • Learn evidence-based mindfulness practices that can reduce stress, ...
Hosted by Singin' In The Rain Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90017
This 4-week Online introduction to Mindfulness consists of foundational teachings, guided instructions in everyday mindfulness, meditation, and group discussion. • Connect more deeply with your integrity, your tribe and your purpose • Learn evidence-based mindfulness practices that can reduce stress, ...
Online Mindful Self-Compassion Short Course
Introduction to the renewing practices of Mindful Self-Compassion. Weekly online groups, by donation, starting September 30 and October 3. More information at my website.
Hosted by Kate Sheehan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90024
Introduction to the renewing practices of Mindful Self-Compassion. Weekly online groups, by donation, starting September 30 and October 3. More information at my website.
Codependency Group
Are you struggling with being true to yourself with others? Setting boundaries with others without feeling guilty? This is a group for people who are figuring out who they are and are desiring more personal serenity with the people in ...
Hosted by Maureen P Misuraca
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Palm Desert, CA 92260
Are you struggling with being true to yourself with others? Setting boundaries with others without feeling guilty? This is a group for people who are figuring out who they are and are desiring more personal serenity with the people in ...
Empower Her
A virtual group for 6th-8th grade girls to process and explore the challenges young girls face today. The group will cover topics such as communication, self esteem and body image and more. Starts feb 17 on Saturdays at 10am.
Hosted by Stacia Narasky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cerritos, CA 90703
A virtual group for 6th-8th grade girls to process and explore the challenges young girls face today. The group will cover topics such as communication, self esteem and body image and more. Starts feb 17 on Saturdays at 10am.
Immersion Today
Having trouble making traction in your pursuit of goals and dreams. Feeling stuck. We can help. This a radically new type of approach to self-empowerment. The group is dedicated to transforming your life by immersing the members into their passions ...
Hosted by Justin LaPilusa
Psychologist, PsyD, QME
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92101
Having trouble making traction in your pursuit of goals and dreams. Feeling stuck. We can help. This a radically new type of approach to self-empowerment. The group is dedicated to transforming your life by immersing the members into their passions ...
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 ...
Hosted by Samantha Williams
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94118
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 ...
Latinx Professionals Process Group
Culturally-relevant, decolonized process group for Latinx professionals – by a fellow Latinx professional. This group will begin in summer, 2023. Benefits of This Group: Cultivate the way you relate with others; Share and hear about our experiences in the professional ...
Culturally-relevant, decolonized process group for Latinx professionals – by a fellow Latinx professional. This group will begin in summer, 2023. Benefits of This Group: Cultivate the way you relate with others; Share and hear about our experiences in the professional ...
Guiding Strength Therapy
Hosted by Lisa P Illingworth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burbank, CA 91502
Paso Robles Counseling and Therapy
Hosted by Laurel A Beason
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Paso Robles, CA 93446
Women's Support Group
Hosted by Dr. Kimthu Trinh-Energy Psychology & Wellness
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brawley, CA 92227
Infidelity Support Group - Women
A 10-week support group for women who have experienced trauma from sexual betrayal (infidelity, sexual addiction, etc.). This group will be led by Kelly Robinson, LMFT and Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT) Candidate. Betrayal trauma is often an isolating and ...
Hosted by Kelly Robinson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
A 10-week support group for women who have experienced trauma from sexual betrayal (infidelity, sexual addiction, etc.). This group will be led by Kelly Robinson, LMFT and Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT) Candidate. Betrayal trauma is often an isolating and ...
SY DBT Skills Group
DBT Skills Group is one component of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. This group meets once per week and the co-facilitators teach several new skills each week based on the DBT curriculum. In this group, participants learn Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, ...
Hosted by Jennifer Simon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94102
DBT Skills Group is one component of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. This group meets once per week and the co-facilitators teach several new skills each week based on the DBT curriculum. In this group, participants learn Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, ...
Moment's of motherhood: Perinatal support circle
Motherhood is a journey. Let yourself be supported. Join other mamas in this safe, supportive, therapeutic space to process the transition to motherhood. Together we will: build community, learn simple, effective self-care practices, and hold a non-judmental space for sharing ...
Hosted by Central Coast Nurturing Minds
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atascadero, CA 93422
Motherhood is a journey. Let yourself be supported. Join other mamas in this safe, supportive, therapeutic space to process the transition to motherhood. Together we will: build community, learn simple, effective self-care practices, and hold a non-judmental space for sharing ...
Online Life Coaching Group
Join a supportive online group for healing codependency, love addiction, or a toxic relationship. Check out www.wakeuprecovery.com for more information.
Hosted by Sherry Gaba
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westlake Village, CA 91362
Join a supportive online group for healing codependency, love addiction, or a toxic relationship. Check out www.wakeuprecovery.com for more information.
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 ...
Social Learning Groups
We have groups for preschool through high school. Please visit our website for more information.
Hosted by Allie Phelps
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Corte Madera, CA 94925
We have groups for preschool through high school. Please visit our website for more information.
Mommy and Me Groups
Supporting Moms with the transition to being Momma. Contact me for more details.
Hosted by Melissa Shaver
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Supporting Moms with the transition to being Momma. Contact me for more details.
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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.