Support Groups in La Mesa, CA

Elder Abuse Group
We offer Court Mandated groups in English & potentially in Spanish. For information call La Mesa Counseling at (619) 463-9742 (4 locations): 8058 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942; 230 Glover Ave. #G, Chula Vista, CA 91910; 14168 Poway ...
Photo of Felecia O'Hara, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in La Mesa, CA
Hosted by Felecia O'Hara
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Group meets in La Mesa, CA 91942
We offer Court Mandated groups in English & potentially in Spanish. For information call La Mesa Counseling at (619) 463-9742 (4 locations): 8058 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942; 230 Glover Ave. #G, Chula Vista, CA 91910; 14168 Poway ...
(619) 404-2453 View (619) 404-2453
BIP (Domestic Violence Offenders) groups
We offer 52 Week Court Mandated Batterers Intervention (Domestic Violence Offender) groups: MEN (Level 1 & 2), WOMEN (Level 1 & 2). Classes are offered in English, Spanish & Arabic. We provide proof of enrollment documents for the courts, lawyers, ...
Photo of Denise R. Lee, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate in La Mesa, CA
Hosted by Denise R. Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, OTR/L
Verified
Group meets in La Mesa, CA 91942
We offer 52 Week Court Mandated Batterers Intervention (Domestic Violence Offender) groups: MEN (Level 1 & 2), WOMEN (Level 1 & 2). Classes are offered in English, Spanish & Arabic. We provide proof of enrollment documents for the courts, lawyers, ...
(619) 627-0954 View (619) 627-0954
Acceptance Commitment Therapy
ACT is an evidenced-based therapy for addiction focusing on embracing strong negative feelings rather than being desperate to make them disappear. This is important for long-term recovery because many relapse due to how terrible they "feel." I also teach relaxation ...
Photo of Julie M Hayden, Psychologist in La Mesa, CA
Hosted by Julie M Hayden
Psychologist, MRS, MACP, PsyD
Verified
Group meets in La Mesa, CA 91942
ACT is an evidenced-based therapy for addiction focusing on embracing strong negative feelings rather than being desperate to make them disappear. This is important for long-term recovery because many relapse due to how terrible they "feel." I also teach relaxation ...
(844) 262-8310 View (844) 262-8310
Child Abuse(CAT)/Parenting/Anger/Domestic Violence
Teletherapy participation available (Spanish: Child Abuse Treatment & Parenting available on Tuesday's)
Photo of Linda Murlene Ojeda, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate in La Mesa, CA
Hosted by Linda Murlene Ojeda
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MFTA, CAT, DV/VOC, SUD, EMDR
Verified
Group meets in La Mesa, CA 91942
Teletherapy participation available (Spanish: Child Abuse Treatment & Parenting available on Tuesday's)
(858) 240-8292 View (858) 240-8292
Intuitive Eating and Empowerment
Finally Free Intuitive Eating and Empowerment workshops are for you if you want to: •Get off the sugar addiction roller coaster • Find a better way to meet your emotional needs • Ditch limiting beliefs that hold you back • ...
Photo of Caroline Huarte, Psychologist in La Mesa, CA
Hosted by Caroline Huarte
Psychologist, PhD, BCBA-D, FNTP, CMHIMP
Verified
Group meets in La Mesa, CA 91942
Finally Free Intuitive Eating and Empowerment workshops are for you if you want to: •Get off the sugar addiction roller coaster • Find a better way to meet your emotional needs • Ditch limiting beliefs that hold you back • ...
(619) 332-3144 View (619) 332-3144
Batterers Intervention (Domestic Violence)
We offer 52 Week Court Mandated Batterers Intervention (Domestic Violence Offender) groups: MEN (Level 1 & 2), WOMEN (Level 1 & 2). Classes are offered in English, Spanish & Arabic. We provide proof of enrollment documents for the courts, lawyers, ...
Photo of Karely Garcia, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate in La Mesa, CA
Hosted by Karely Garcia
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, DVC
Verified
Group meets in La Mesa, CA 91942
We offer 52 Week Court Mandated Batterers Intervention (Domestic Violence Offender) groups: MEN (Level 1 & 2), WOMEN (Level 1 & 2). Classes are offered in English, Spanish & Arabic. We provide proof of enrollment documents for the courts, lawyers, ...
(619) 409-2235 View (619) 409-2235
Grief & Loss Support Group
An open support group bi-weekly for those experiencing loss and in the grieving process.
Photo of Whitney Carter, Licensed Professional Counselor in La Mesa, CA
Hosted by Whitney Carter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Group meets in La Mesa, CA 91942
An open support group bi-weekly for those experiencing loss and in the grieving process.
(931) 342-3889 View (931) 342-3889
Domestic Violence 52 Week Court Mandated Groups
We offer 52 week Court Mandated Domestic Violence groups Monday-Saturday. We provide both MEN'S, WOMEN'S, LEVEL 1, & LEVEL 2 classes. We also offer classes in English, Spanish, & Arabic. We provide proof of enrollment documents for the courts, lawyers, ...
Photo of Esther Yi in La Mesa, CA
Hosted by Esther Yi
PsyD
Verified
Group meets in La Mesa, CA 91942
We offer 52 week Court Mandated Domestic Violence groups Monday-Saturday. We provide both MEN'S, WOMEN'S, LEVEL 1, & LEVEL 2 classes. We also offer classes in English, Spanish, & Arabic. We provide proof of enrollment documents for the courts, lawyers, ...
(619) 367-9154 View (619) 367-9154
Fusion Care Group
Our hope is to provide a place to help our clients achieve their life goals, explore life-circumstances, move through difficult life transitions, repair injured relationships, develop a better understanding of themselves or a family member, decrease destructive behaviors, and move ...
Photo of Christiana Silva, Psychologist in La Mesa, CA
Hosted by Christiana Silva
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Group meets in La Mesa, CA 91942
Our hope is to provide a place to help our clients achieve their life goals, explore life-circumstances, move through difficult life transitions, repair injured relationships, develop a better understanding of themselves or a family member, decrease destructive behaviors, and move ...
(619) 916-4099 View (619) 916-4099
Elder Abuse Program
We offer Court Mandated groups in English & potentially in Spanish. For information call La Mesa Counseling at (619) 463-9742 (4 locations): 8058 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942; 230 Glover Ave. #G, Chula Vista, CA 91910; 14168 Poway ...
Photo of Denise R. Lee, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate in La Mesa, CA
Hosted by Denise R. Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, OTR/L
Verified
Group meets in La Mesa, CA 91942
We offer Court Mandated groups in English & potentially in Spanish. For information call La Mesa Counseling at (619) 463-9742 (4 locations): 8058 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942; 230 Glover Ave. #G, Chula Vista, CA 91910; 14168 Poway ...
(619) 627-0954 View (619) 627-0954
Second Saturday Divorce Workshop
Welcome to Second Saturday: What Everyone Needs to Know About Divorce, the critically acclaimed workshop and community founded in 1989 by nationally renowned advocates/wealth managers Candace Bahr and Ginita Wall. Second Saturday offers non-biased financial, emotional and legal advice from ...
Photo of Debra Dupree, Marriage & Family Therapist in La Mesa, CA
Hosted by Debra Dupree
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified
Group meets in La Mesa, CA 91942
Welcome to Second Saturday: What Everyone Needs to Know About Divorce, the critically acclaimed workshop and community founded in 1989 by nationally renowned advocates/wealth managers Candace Bahr and Ginita Wall. Second Saturday offers non-biased financial, emotional and legal advice from ...
(619) 558-1419 View (619) 558-1419
Childhood Trauma Survivor Support Group
A support group for survivors of childhood trauma, focusing on those with parental figures who had personality disorders and/or substance abuse disorders.
Photo of Whitney Carter, Licensed Professional Counselor in La Mesa, CA
Hosted by Whitney Carter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Group meets in La Mesa, CA 91942
A support group for survivors of childhood trauma, focusing on those with parental figures who had personality disorders and/or substance abuse disorders.
(931) 342-3889 View (931) 342-3889
Parenting Group/Parenting Skills
We offer Court Mandated Parenting groups Monday-Saturday. We also offer classes in English, Spanish, & Arabic. We provide proof of enrollment documents for the courts, lawyers, and probation/parole officers if needed. Phone number: (619) 463-9742 La Mesa Counseling: 8058 La ...
Photo of Esther Yi in La Mesa, CA
Hosted by Esther Yi
PsyD
Verified
Group meets in La Mesa, CA 91942
We offer Court Mandated Parenting groups Monday-Saturday. We also offer classes in English, Spanish, & Arabic. We provide proof of enrollment documents for the courts, lawyers, and probation/parole officers if needed. Phone number: (619) 463-9742 La Mesa Counseling: 8058 La ...
(619) 367-9154 View (619) 367-9154
Domestic Violence Groups
Dr. Hayden runs court-certified 52-week DVRP groups, anger management, and parenting classes.
Photo of Julie M Hayden, Psychologist in La Mesa, CA
Hosted by Julie M Hayden
Psychologist, MRS, MACP, PsyD
Verified
Group meets in La Mesa, CA 91942
Dr. Hayden runs court-certified 52-week DVRP groups, anger management, and parenting classes.
(844) 262-8310 View (844) 262-8310
Parenting Group/Parenting Skills We offer Court Ma
Parenting Group/Parenting Skills We offer Court Mandated Parenting groups Monday-Saturday. We also offer classes in English, Spanish, & Arabic. We provide proof of enrollment documents for the courts, lawyers, and probation/parole officers if needed. We provide proof of enrollment documents ...
Photo of Irenda Rios Immigration Evaluation Evaluaciones Inmigracion, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate in La Mesa, CA
Hosted by Irenda Rios Immigration Evaluation Evaluaciones Inmigracion
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
Group meets in La Mesa, CA 91942
Parenting Group/Parenting Skills We offer Court Mandated Parenting groups Monday-Saturday. We also offer classes in English, Spanish, & Arabic. We provide proof of enrollment documents for the courts, lawyers, and probation/parole officers if needed. We provide proof of enrollment documents ...
(619) 304-3617 View (619) 304-3617
Batterer's Intervention Program-Domestic Violence
We offer 52 Week Court Mandated Batterers Intervention (Domestic Violence Offender) groups: MEN (Level 1 & 2), WOMEN (Level 1 & 2). Classes are offered in English, Spanish & Arabic. We provide proof of enrollment documents for the courts, lawyers, ...
Photo of Felecia O'Hara, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in La Mesa, CA
Hosted by Felecia O'Hara
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Group meets in La Mesa, CA 91942
We offer 52 Week Court Mandated Batterers Intervention (Domestic Violence Offender) groups: MEN (Level 1 & 2), WOMEN (Level 1 & 2). Classes are offered in English, Spanish & Arabic. We provide proof of enrollment documents for the courts, lawyers, ...
(619) 404-2453 View (619) 404-2453
Restart Health Reset Program
The RESTART® Program is a simple, powerful way to give your body a vacation from sugar and processed foods. With a 3-week sugar detox built right in, the program focuses on how to use REAL FOOD to boost your energy, ...
Photo of Caroline Huarte, Psychologist in La Mesa, CA
Hosted by Caroline Huarte
Psychologist, PhD, BCBA-D, FNTP, CMHIMP
Verified
Group meets in La Mesa, CA 91942
The RESTART® Program is a simple, powerful way to give your body a vacation from sugar and processed foods. With a 3-week sugar detox built right in, the program focuses on how to use REAL FOOD to boost your energy, ...
(619) 332-3144 View (619) 332-3144
Anger management Groups We offer Court Mandated
Anger management Groups We offer Court Mandated Anger Management groups Monday-Saturday. We also offer classes in English, Spanish, & Arabic. We provide proof of enrollment documents for the courts, lawyers, and probation/parole officers if needed. We provide proof of enrollment ...
Photo of Irenda Rios Immigration Evaluation Evaluaciones Inmigracion, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate in La Mesa, CA
Hosted by Irenda Rios Immigration Evaluation Evaluaciones Inmigracion
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
Group meets in La Mesa, CA 91942
Anger management Groups We offer Court Mandated Anger Management groups Monday-Saturday. We also offer classes in English, Spanish, & Arabic. We provide proof of enrollment documents for the courts, lawyers, and probation/parole officers if needed. We provide proof of enrollment ...
(619) 304-3617 View (619) 304-3617
Domestic Violence Group
We offer court-mandated and self-referral groups for victims of domestic violence and perpetrators of domestic violence in English and in Spanish. For information call La Mesa Counseling at (619) 463-9742: 8058 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
Photo of Felecia O'Hara, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in La Mesa, CA
Hosted by Felecia O'Hara
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Group meets in La Mesa, CA 91942
We offer court-mandated and self-referral groups for victims of domestic violence and perpetrators of domestic violence in English and in Spanish. For information call La Mesa Counseling at (619) 463-9742: 8058 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 404-2453 View (619) 404-2453
Domestic Violence Victim Groups
We offer court-mandated and self-referral groups for victims of domestic violence in English and potentially in Spanish. For information call La Mesa Counseling at (619) 463-9742: 8058 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
Photo of Denise R. Lee, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate in La Mesa, CA
Hosted by Denise R. Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, OTR/L
Verified
Group meets in La Mesa, CA 91942
We offer court-mandated and self-referral groups for victims of domestic violence in English and potentially in Spanish. For information call La Mesa Counseling at (619) 463-9742: 8058 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 627-0954 View (619) 627-0954

What is the difference between Group Therapy and a Support Group?
La Mesa Support Groups and Group Therapy both offer a safe place to explore important issues. It is important, however, to understand the difference between the two.

Group therapy in La Mesa is led by a therapist, group psychotherapist, or group counselor, and is generally structured around an issue. The therapist guides the group through a program as the group works together to better understand thoughts and feelings. Experienced therapists lead psychotherapy groups for various ages, such as adults, and specific issues including anger management, anxiety, and coping skills.

Support groups in La Mesa are usually facilitated by a therapist or counselor, but can also be led by members with lived experiences. Generally, a support group is less structured than a therapy group. Support groups bring together members to provide support and strength to each other, often around a common challenge such as addiction or grief.

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.

Is Group Therapy Right For You?
Group therapy in La Mesa allows you to benefit from the experiences and sharing of others. Listening to others, and recognizing what you have in common, allows you to learn about yourself. In the group environment, where therapy types such as Mindfulness Based group therapy are used, you can recognize aspects of yourself that you may choose to modify or change.

As other members share about their lives, you might see your own experiences or see patterns you hadn’t noticed previously. The group allows you to better understand issues you might not have noticed before.

Hearing the stories of group members gets you outside of yourself and helps you see your life differently. As you do that, a process of self-acceptance and empathy for others occurs as you learn to relate with others in the group.

Group therapy and support groups in La Mesa can also be a less expensive alternative to individual therapy. While you should check with your insurance company, you’ll often find that therapist led group psychotherapy is covered, while peer-led support groups are not. Either way, group session costs are generally less expensive than individual therapy.