I run a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy/ coping skills training group.If you find that you suffer from chronic feelings of emptiness, fear of abandonment, unstable and intense interpersonal relationships, unstable self-image, intense anger or lack of control with anger, suicidal thoughts or self-harming behaviors. DBT may be for you. DBT therapy teaches four critically important skills that can help reduce emotional pain and keep you in balance when these emotions overwhelm you. Mindfullness, emotional regulation, Distress Tolerance and Interpersonal effectiveness are skills taught. Members are asked to utilize the skills in their personal lives.
I run a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy/ coping skills training group.If you find that you suffer from chronic feelings of emptiness, fear of abandonment, unstable and intense interpersonal relationships, unstable self-image, intense anger or lack of control with anger, suicidal thoughts or self-harming behaviors. DBT may be for you. DBT therapy teaches four critically important skills that can help reduce emotional pain and keep you in balance when these emotions overwhelm you. Mindfullness, emotional regulation, Distress Tolerance and Interpersonal effectiveness are skills taught. Members are asked to utilize the skills in their personal lives.
Have you experienced Narcissistic Abuse from a parent, caregiver, and/or partner? If so, that most probably has had a profound impact on your relationships and development. Accommodating behaviors, co-dependency traits, and perfectionism can result as well as many others. I have been researching and working with clients transition from the pain of abusive relationships to recovery and experience the liberation. I also am a recovered child/ adult. I know the dynamics of the core conflict and sometimes religious factors. It's possible to move through, evolve, and heal. I can help you on your journey.
Have you experienced Narcissistic Abuse from a parent, caregiver, and/or partner? If so, that most probably has had a profound impact on your relationships and development. Accommodating behaviors, co-dependency traits, and perfectionism can result as well as many others. I have been researching and working with clients transition from the pain of abusive relationships to recovery and experience the liberation. I also am a recovered child/ adult. I know the dynamics of the core conflict and sometimes religious factors. It's possible to move through, evolve, and heal. I can help you on your journey.
A weekly VIRTUAL GROUP for men and women newly separated and divorcing. A place to share with others the difficulties of getting through the new reality and moving on. Must be willing to abide by the rules of the Calif. Board of Behavioral Sciences regarding confidentiality and privacy. An initial session with me is a requirement (virtual) as well as the signed documents that will be sent for signature BEFORE the initial session with me. I am a Certified Relationship Therapist, by the Relational Life Institute, in practice 32 years. Trained in Cognitive Behavioral, Narrative, Therapies as well as a Parenting Skills Educator.
A weekly VIRTUAL GROUP for men and women newly separated and divorcing. A place to share with others the difficulties of getting through the new reality and moving on. Must be willing to abide by the rules of the Calif. Board of Behavioral Sciences regarding confidentiality and privacy. An initial session with me is a requirement (virtual) as well as the signed documents that will be sent for signature BEFORE the initial session with me. I am a Certified Relationship Therapist, by the Relational Life Institute, in practice 32 years. Trained in Cognitive Behavioral, Narrative, Therapies as well as a Parenting Skills Educator.
Are you goal-oriented, successful at work, but submissive in relationships?
Are you good at doing for others, but short-change yourself?
Do you experience fear, anxiety, shame or guilt in relationships?
Do you hesitate speak up and confront important issues?
In love relationships, do you allow yourself to be put down, abused verbally, emotionally or physically?
Want to understand what draws you into difficult relationships and what you can do about it?
Learn new tools in a Women's Empowerment Group.
"It takes courage to grow up and turn out to be who you really are." -- E.E. Cummings
Are you goal-oriented, successful at work, but submissive in relationships?
Are you good at doing for others, but short-change yourself?
Do you experience fear, anxiety, shame or guilt in relationships?
Do you hesitate speak up and confront important issues?
In love relationships, do you allow yourself to be put down, abused verbally, emotionally or physically?
Want to understand what draws you into difficult relationships and what you can do about it?
Learn new tools in a Women's Empowerment Group.
"It takes courage to grow up and turn out to be who you really are." -- E.E. Cummings
This is a small group for women to explore their joys, sorrows, and struggles in all aspects of their lives. I will guide women who are interested in making their lives work better by understanding and experiencing their feelings, thoughts and behaviors in new ways in relation to each other. This translates to a more satisfying relationship to onesself and others. Group will be conducted via Zoom.
This is a small group for women to explore their joys, sorrows, and struggles in all aspects of their lives. I will guide women who are interested in making their lives work better by understanding and experiencing their feelings, thoughts and behaviors in new ways in relation to each other. This translates to a more satisfying relationship to onesself and others. Group will be conducted via Zoom.
There are groups for women who are in the midst of transition, such as an "empty nest," retirement/career change, or a change in a primary relationship, such as marriage, divorce, or re-marriage. The focus is on identifying and asserting one's needs, building a supportive network of friends, finding creative outlets, and improving self esteem.
There are groups for women who are in the midst of transition, such as an "empty nest," retirement/career change, or a change in a primary relationship, such as marriage, divorce, or re-marriage. The focus is on identifying and asserting one's needs, building a supportive network of friends, finding creative outlets, and improving self esteem.
This group the only on-going support group in Los Angeles specifically for those who have found themselves in controlling and/or cultic environments, and are dealing with the side-effects or after-effects of that experience. Friends and loved ones of those in, or recently out of these situations are welcome, as well.
Hosted by Rachel A. Bernstein
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MSEd
Group meets in Encino, CA 91436
This group the only on-going support group in Los Angeles specifically for those who have found themselves in controlling and/or cultic environments, and are dealing with the side-effects or after-effects of that experience. Friends and loved ones of those in, or recently out of these situations are welcome, as well.
Educate and support clients, who are in the recovery process from substance abuse. Subjects include: effective coping skills, relationship and communication skills, stress management skills based on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Educate and support clients, who are in the recovery process from substance abuse. Subjects include: effective coping skills, relationship and communication skills, stress management skills based on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
This virtual women's group brings together women who are seeking support, collaboration, and shared learning regarding relationships and career issues. The group serves as a resource for those who are working towards eliminating stumbling blocks, in order to reach greater personal fulfillment and empowerment. Please contact me to learn more about this group and how it might serve your needs for objective input, a place for exploration, and a way to connect with others.
This virtual women's group brings together women who are seeking support, collaboration, and shared learning regarding relationships and career issues. The group serves as a resource for those who are working towards eliminating stumbling blocks, in order to reach greater personal fulfillment and empowerment. Please contact me to learn more about this group and how it might serve your needs for objective input, a place for exploration, and a way to connect with others.
Parenting Groups: parents can share experiences, gain insights, and learn effective strategies, fostering improved communication, enhanced parenting skills, and the development of healthier family dynamics. Parenting groups for children with special needs create a compassionate and inclusive environment where parents can exchange insights and coping strategies tailored to the unique requirements of their children. These groups serve as a crucial support network, offering emotional encouragement and practical advice to help parents navigate the complexities of raising children with diverse needs.
Parenting Groups: parents can share experiences, gain insights, and learn effective strategies, fostering improved communication, enhanced parenting skills, and the development of healthier family dynamics. Parenting groups for children with special needs create a compassionate and inclusive environment where parents can exchange insights and coping strategies tailored to the unique requirements of their children. These groups serve as a crucial support network, offering emotional encouragement and practical advice to help parents navigate the complexities of raising children with diverse needs.
Monthly Workshops and Groups at our office in Encino and Bi-annual Weekend Workshops & Silent Retreats in various locations in and outside of Los Angeles. Please contact us for more information. Also, inquire about our groups for creative (acting, writing, directing & more) and business development.
Monthly Workshops and Groups at our office in Encino and Bi-annual Weekend Workshops & Silent Retreats in various locations in and outside of Los Angeles. Please contact us for more information. Also, inquire about our groups for creative (acting, writing, directing & more) and business development.
I run a dually diagnosed substance abuse group that works on helping members identify the triggers that lead them to abuse alcohol/drugs. In most settings, substance abuse is worked on independantly without focus on understanding how emotional triggers plays a roles in their abuse. What are you trying to run away from? how does that drug of choice help alleviate the pain? What are the alternatives to using? The group works on helping its members gain insight into themselves. Awareness, understanding, support are factors that help in people's recovery.
I run a dually diagnosed substance abuse group that works on helping members identify the triggers that lead them to abuse alcohol/drugs. In most settings, substance abuse is worked on independantly without focus on understanding how emotional triggers plays a roles in their abuse. What are you trying to run away from? how does that drug of choice help alleviate the pain? What are the alternatives to using? The group works on helping its members gain insight into themselves. Awareness, understanding, support are factors that help in people's recovery.
This is a fabulous women’s group about finding your voice, sharing your truth, establishing healthy boundaries and engaging with other amazing women. Identify what you want and need, release what causes you discontent and angst. Reflect on what brings you joy and define your own happiness. Reconnect with your sense of humor as it will carry you throughout this process.
Hosted by Jody Frank
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DCSW, CAS
Group meets in Encino, CA 91436
This is a fabulous women’s group about finding your voice, sharing your truth, establishing healthy boundaries and engaging with other amazing women. Identify what you want and need, release what causes you discontent and angst. Reflect on what brings you joy and define your own happiness. Reconnect with your sense of humor as it will carry you throughout this process.
Counseling & support group for women: Knowing when and how to put your own needs first without guilt. Untangling yourself from society's do's and don'ts that control your thoughts, behaviors, and feelings. Learning to access your sexual, emotional and spiritual power. Here are some of the main points that will be covered: Co-dependency - Assertiveness - Self-esteem - Self-worth - Sexuality - Sexual difficulties - Intimacy - Healthy relationships - Authenticity.
Hosted by Mitra Rashidian
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CST, ABS
Group meets in Encino, CA 91436
Counseling & support group for women: Knowing when and how to put your own needs first without guilt. Untangling yourself from society's do's and don'ts that control your thoughts, behaviors, and feelings. Learning to access your sexual, emotional and spiritual power. Here are some of the main points that will be covered: Co-dependency - Assertiveness - Self-esteem - Self-worth - Sexuality - Sexual difficulties - Intimacy - Healthy relationships - Authenticity.
You don't have to deal with the symptoms of depression, anxiety, loneliness, low self-esteem and relationship problems alone. Group therapy provides an ideal environment to heal and grow. Most symptoms are affected by the relationships in your life. Understanding yourself and how you engage in relationships is the work of group therapy. Group therapy improves our functioning in all these relationships, easing the symptoms that arise from unsatisfying relationships.
You don't have to deal with the symptoms of depression, anxiety, loneliness, low self-esteem and relationship problems alone. Group therapy provides an ideal environment to heal and grow. Most symptoms are affected by the relationships in your life. Understanding yourself and how you engage in relationships is the work of group therapy. Group therapy improves our functioning in all these relationships, easing the symptoms that arise from unsatisfying relationships.
This group provides a safe space for parents to learn about adolescence and how to manage the emotional roller coaster of adolescence. In addition, it provides a framework to understand the teenager and to explore the challenges a teenager faces in 2018. Furthermore, it allows parents to gain some support and answers on how to handle challenging situations and conversations with teenagers.
This group provides a safe space for parents to learn about adolescence and how to manage the emotional roller coaster of adolescence. In addition, it provides a framework to understand the teenager and to explore the challenges a teenager faces in 2018. Furthermore, it allows parents to gain some support and answers on how to handle challenging situations and conversations with teenagers.
Join Vibrant Visions: Crafting Your Best Self & Empowered Choices Workshop for Individuals in Their 20s,' where we embark on a journey of self-discovery, empowering you to make informed choices that shape your present and future. This workshop serves as a roadmap for cultivating self-awareness and designing a life aligned with your aspirations."
Join Vibrant Visions: Crafting Your Best Self & Empowered Choices Workshop for Individuals in Their 20s,' where we embark on a journey of self-discovery, empowering you to make informed choices that shape your present and future. This workshop serves as a roadmap for cultivating self-awareness and designing a life aligned with your aspirations."
Throughout the year I will be offering a range of classes and events. Please check my website for upcoming workshops. If you would like to know more, you can also provide me with your email address.
Throughout the year I will be offering a range of classes and events. Please check my website for upcoming workshops. If you would like to know more, you can also provide me with your email address.
How to deal with infertility issues, and discuss options
Hosted by Gary Michael Larkin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, MFT
Group meets in Encino, CA 91436
How to deal with infertility issues, and discuss options
Walk through hard conversations while learning how to stay connected. A mixed gender group for those with therapy experience and a desire to go emotionally deeper. Members can ask hard and complicated questions you wish you could explore in your personal relationships. Share and process conflicted feelings; “differences not defensiveness”. Name your vulnerabilities, discover your “go to” responses that have you stuck, hear others reflections without feeling rejection. Identify your relationship lens, beliefs and attachment style. Who and what is your trigger? Learn authentic, and effective communication options that lead to healthy resolution and healing, intimate relationships and build trust. Respond vs. React. Come curious.
Hosted by Jody Frank
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DCSW, CAS
Group meets in Encino, CA 91436
Walk through hard conversations while learning how to stay connected. A mixed gender group for those with therapy experience and a desire to go emotionally deeper. Members can ask hard and complicated questions you wish you could explore in your personal relationships. Share and process conflicted feelings; “differences not defensiveness”. Name your vulnerabilities, discover your “go to” responses that have you stuck, hear others reflections without feeling rejection. Identify your relationship lens, beliefs and attachment style. Who and what is your trigger? Learn authentic, and effective communication options that lead to healthy resolution and healing, intimate relationships and build trust. Respond vs. React. Come curious.
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Adults Support Groups
Why should adults see a therapist?
Adults may benefit from therapy for a wide range of reasons—whether it’s managing symptoms of a diagnosed mental health condition like anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions, coping with grief or trauma, or simply seeking support during a challenging life period. Many adults find that therapy helps them build healthier coping skills and better process their emotions, which may lead to better relationships and reduced stress. It’s important to note that, unlike psychiatrists or primary care physicians, therapists do not prescribe psychiatric medication. However, they will often work alongside prescribing clinicians to ensure coordinated care and can provide behavioral therapy as an important addition to psychiatric medication. Mental health concerns can look different in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence, so finding a therapist with expertise working with adult clients is important. Conditions like major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for instance, may present or resurface differently in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence. Adult-specific stressors, such as job strain, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, financial stress, or identity transitions, can also influence the onset and type of symptoms an individual experiences. Adult-focused therapists, therefore, are trained to understand these complexities and tailor care accordingly.
How do I know if a therapist is the right fit for me?
When seeking care, it’s important to understand a therapist’s treatment specialties and their overall approach to treatment . Some therapists focus on common adult conditions like anxiety or depression, while others specialize in areas such as trauma, substance use disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. It’s also important to consider a therapist’s training when seeking care. Therapists hold various licenses depending on their training and state requirements. Common therapy credentials include Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs). Psychologists (PhD or PsyD) receive additional doctoral-level training and may focus on assessments or more specialized therapeutic approaches. All of these professionals can provide talk therapy but do not prescribe medication. When searching for a therapist, consider their credentials and training background to ensure a good fit.
How do I find a therapist who sees adults?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows you to search specifically for therapists who work with adults. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. Reviewing these details can help you determine whether a particular provider aligns with your needs and can indicate whether they are a good match for adult clients.