Anxiety Management for Athletes
Are you an athlete having a hard time managing anxiety? Join an empowering group designed just for you. Learn skills to reclaim your confidence and peace of mind. Led by Michael Ceely, sport performance specialist. Groups held via video online.
Hosted by Ceely Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94704
Are you an athlete having a hard time managing anxiety? Join an empowering group designed just for you. Learn skills to reclaim your confidence and peace of mind. Led by Michael Ceely, sport performance specialist. Groups held via video online.
mindfulness CBT for anxiety
8-week psychoeducational therapy group to learn and practice mindfulness interventions to assist in decreasing anxiety and stress in a natural, holistic manner. MUST RSVP FOR THIS CLOSED GROUP
760-596-0347.
Hosted by High Desert Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Victorville, CA 92395
8-week psychoeducational therapy group to learn and practice mindfulness interventions to assist in decreasing anxiety and stress in a natural, holistic manner. MUST RSVP FOR THIS CLOSED GROUP
760-596-0347.
Couples Retreats / Workshops in Napa
I offer private relationship retreats and workshops to gain tools and strengthen your relationship with your partner, reconnect, deepen intimacy, and rejuvenate. Couple's work is informed by Dr. Gottman's research and Dr. Sue Johnson's "Emotionally Focused Therapy" to explore the ...
Hosted by Tracy Hesse
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Napa, CA 94559
I offer private relationship retreats and workshops to gain tools and strengthen your relationship with your partner, reconnect, deepen intimacy, and rejuvenate. Couple's work is informed by Dr. Gottman's research and Dr. Sue Johnson's "Emotionally Focused Therapy" to explore the ...
Movin' Dad's: Personal Development (ON HOLD)
Are you a Dad looking to get outdoors, get active, & get healthy? Join other dads in these weekly hiking adventures throughout San Diego. We will be meeting once a week to experience the trails of North County, San Diego. ...
Hosted by Marc Rosenberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, BCBA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Encinitas, CA 92024
Are you a Dad looking to get outdoors, get active, & get healthy? Join other dads in these weekly hiking adventures throughout San Diego. We will be meeting once a week to experience the trails of North County, San Diego. ...
Artist's Way Workshops
Are you ready to overcome the limiting beliefs, excuses and fears that inhibit you and your creative process? Are you eager to allow yourself the creative and personal breakthroughs that you know are possible? You're never too old, too poor, ...
Hosted by Jenny Vosacek
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
Are you ready to overcome the limiting beliefs, excuses and fears that inhibit you and your creative process? Are you eager to allow yourself the creative and personal breakthroughs that you know are possible? You're never too old, too poor, ...
Pregnancy Loss
Join an ongoing, 1 a week, psychotherapy group for any type of pregnancy loss for couples and/or women only. The group will focus on grieving the loss, and exploring and healing the impact on your self and relationships. You will ...
Join an ongoing, 1 a week, psychotherapy group for any type of pregnancy loss for couples and/or women only. The group will focus on grieving the loss, and exploring and healing the impact on your self and relationships. You will ...
Loss of adult child; partner loss or with dementia
I am happy to form a group in any of these area. I have been facilitating successful groups for 40 years.
Hosted by Suzanne Retzinger
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Barbara, CA 93105
I am happy to form a group in any of these area. I have been facilitating successful groups for 40 years.
ADHD Skills Group (Currently Remote)
In our 10 week ADHD support group, we will discuss building skills to manage ADHD and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria. Our therapists will provide education as well as skills to help you identify where ADHD and RSD are holding you back. ...
Hosted by Karla Schlags
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94104
In our 10 week ADHD support group, we will discuss building skills to manage ADHD and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria. Our therapists will provide education as well as skills to help you identify where ADHD and RSD are holding you back. ...
Men's Relationship Growth Group
Purpose of this group is to create a safe, supportive, and vulnerable environment where males are seeking personal and relational growth opportunities that includes the following topics: relationships/relational health, self-confidence, emotional regulation/expression, life-purpose/meaning making. This group is an open group, ...
Hosted by Chad Fraga
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sacramento, CA 95825
Purpose of this group is to create a safe, supportive, and vulnerable environment where males are seeking personal and relational growth opportunities that includes the following topics: relationships/relational health, self-confidence, emotional regulation/expression, life-purpose/meaning making. This group is an open group, ...
Teen Substance Abuse Outpatient Therapy
Hosted by Evolve Teen Mental Health Outpatient Programs
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ojai, CA 93023
COVID-19 Support Group via Teletherapy
During this pandemic it is important to have affordable mental healthcare. I will be providing virtual processing groups available for 25 dollars a session. (must live in CA) Group will be a safe space where clients can explore and process ...
Hosted by Ashley Alpert
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90403
During this pandemic it is important to have affordable mental healthcare. I will be providing virtual processing groups available for 25 dollars a session. (must live in CA) Group will be a safe space where clients can explore and process ...
Brené Brown's Daring Way
Want your family to be a light in your community? Join with best selling author Brené Brown's The Daring Way(tm) to commit to creating a global conversation on courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy.Join like minded people in the Beach Cities ...
Hosted by Virginia Green
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, MBA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Want your family to be a light in your community? Join with best selling author Brené Brown's The Daring Way(tm) to commit to creating a global conversation on courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy.Join like minded people in the Beach Cities ...
Women's Trauma Group
group is appropriate for women who have experienced: medical trauma, domestic violence relationships/physical abuse, emotional/verbal abuse, vicarious trauma, religious trauma, childhood trauma or any related trauma history. This is a weekly group and ongoing.
Hosted by Jaina Sarkisyan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Temecula, CA 92590
group is appropriate for women who have experienced: medical trauma, domestic violence relationships/physical abuse, emotional/verbal abuse, vicarious trauma, religious trauma, childhood trauma or any related trauma history. This is a weekly group and ongoing.
Navigating the Wilderness- Kids Group
There has been a lot of unknowns this year. Each week, this group will set up camp (virtually!) and explore participant’s (ages 8-11 years old) emotions and experiences of this wild year, assist in developing a coping plan moving forward, ...
Hosted by Natalie Trzeciak-Hardwick
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPC, ATR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sacramento, CA 95825
There has been a lot of unknowns this year. Each week, this group will set up camp (virtually!) and explore participant’s (ages 8-11 years old) emotions and experiences of this wild year, assist in developing a coping plan moving forward, ...
Healing from the Fear of Abandoment
This workshop will help you identify your repetitive relationship challenges and provide guidance on how to break these negative patterns. We all bring to our relationships aspects of our past that continue to show up and impact our ability to ...
Hosted by Valerie Doyle
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Leandro, CA 94577
This workshop will help you identify your repetitive relationship challenges and provide guidance on how to break these negative patterns. We all bring to our relationships aspects of our past that continue to show up and impact our ability to ...
DID Support Group (Dissociative Identity Disorder)
This group is to provide emotional support for adults with a DID diagnosis. The meetings will be held online for 75 minutes. Issues covered are: What it is like living with DID, DID related issues in relationships, DID related issues ...
Hosted by Jennifer Morris
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mission Viejo, CA 92691
This group is to provide emotional support for adults with a DID diagnosis. The meetings will be held online for 75 minutes. Issues covered are: What it is like living with DID, DID related issues in relationships, DID related issues ...
Women's Separation / Divorce Support Group
The divorce process can feel intimidating, overwhelming and isolating. Each person experiences the struggles of separation differently. The road to recovery exists, and you don't have to walk it alone. Come get the necessary support and resources to create your ...
Hosted by Peggie Lee LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lafayette, CA 94549
The divorce process can feel intimidating, overwhelming and isolating. Each person experiences the struggles of separation differently. The road to recovery exists, and you don't have to walk it alone. Come get the necessary support and resources to create your ...
Addiction Treatment Clinician Support Group
Beginning 8/18/22 (in person or virtual) : Contact me to reserve* Associate or seasoned clinicians/Case Managers working in addiction treatment who experience significant burnout. Large caseloads, overwhelming documentation, challenging clients, clients who relapse, and clients who overdose and die. This ...
Hosted by Angelina Gripp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Beginning 8/18/22 (in person or virtual) : Contact me to reserve* Associate or seasoned clinicians/Case Managers working in addiction treatment who experience significant burnout. Large caseloads, overwhelming documentation, challenging clients, clients who relapse, and clients who overdose and die. This ...
Healing addictions
We use the conscious and subconscious to uncover and heal underlying problems, and past programming. We work with cravings and replace unhealthy coping mechanisms with healthy ones. We work on issues that surface such as letting go, forgiveness, self worth, ...
Hosted by Ronna Hoffman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Malibu, CA 90265
We use the conscious and subconscious to uncover and heal underlying problems, and past programming. We work with cravings and replace unhealthy coping mechanisms with healthy ones. We work on issues that surface such as letting go, forgiveness, self worth, ...
Tuesday 6:45pm Stress Reduction & Mindfulness
Stress Reduction and Mindfulness class- starting Tuesday July 11th at 6:45pm. Focus on: Stress Reduction, Concrete meditation tools, An exploration of meditation techniques and much more. Cost - $120 for the 6 weekly sessions.
Hosted by Lions Heart Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sacramento, CA 95825
Stress Reduction and Mindfulness class- starting Tuesday July 11th at 6:45pm. Focus on: Stress Reduction, Concrete meditation tools, An exploration of meditation techniques and much more. Cost - $120 for the 6 weekly sessions.
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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.