Support Groups in Long Beach, CA

Adult DBT Skills Training
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"An ongoing dialectical behavior therapy group that meets weekly for 90 minutes and takes approximately 24 weeks to complete the four skills modules: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness. The listed price is per group. The function of ..."

Adult DBT Skills Training Group
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified
Verified
"Do you have big emotions? Do you feel impulsive? Do you struggle communicating with the ones you love? Or have a poor self-image? The goal of a DBT group is to help you change actions, emotions, thoughts, and communication styles ..."

Sexual Addiction Recovery Group for Men
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"The hardest part of recovery is reaching out to other people for help. There are people that can understand, relate and help start you on the process of healing. Begin working with others in a safe and trusting therapeutic environment ..."

Pregnancy & Postpartum Support Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PsyD
Verified
Verified
"FREE Spanish Postpartum Support Group. Learn about postpartum anxiety and depression, how to implement self care, effective stress management and community resources "

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"Zoom group; client’s may remain anonymous if desired. An excellent group for everyone to sharpen skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal relationships, and core mindfulness. DBT Skills will change your life! Sign up at www.PacificMindSpa.com "

Adult DBT Skills Training Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"An ongoing dialectical behavior therapy group that meets weekly for approximately 90 minutes and takes 24 weeks to complete the four skills modules: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness. The listed price is per group. The function of ..."

Opening to Grief - Group Therapy (Virtual)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"This 8-week group therapy is for adults who are dealing with the loss of a loved one, and interested in a supportive and therapeutic space to share about their process, hear about others' journeys and explore ways to cope with ..."

Sound Healing
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CAC
Verified
Verified
"Sound Healing provides a deep and powerful transformational experience. It is an alternative/adjunct/holis tic way to soothe, purify and harmonize every cell in your body, which will decrease anxiety and depression. We use sacred indigenous instruments to unwind your soul ..."

Taming Your Inner Dragon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified
Verified
"Is your anger creative and productive? Are you able to move mountains and make serious change in your life while harnessing the power of your anger? Or is your anger destructive or hiding out in a cave somewhere? This closed ..."

Men's Sexual Addiction Process Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT
Verified
Verified
"The first step a person struggling with sex addiction needs to do is end the double life. Having worked in the sex addiction field for over a decade, I can tell you that group therapy is essential for sustained recovery. ..."

Depth in Process
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PhD Can
Verified
Verified
"Depth in Process is a group for those who want to go deeper, for individuals who find traditional therapy gone stale. With Depth Psychological Ideas in process, we find deeper meaning and open up to a greater sense of self. ..."

Women's Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"This group is for women who have had therapy before or are on a inner-journey of awareness. The goal of the group is to facilitate group member's understanding of the fears, defenses, and other blocks which get in the way ..."

Men of Color Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA, SAP, CISM
Verified
Verified
"Now taking clients for the Men of Color Virtual Therapy Group. This group is open to all clients, with a specific focus on issues of oppression, racism, and diversity; This group is filling to capacity fast, please follow up to ..."

Self Esteem Using Art For Teens Ages 12-14
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT, CTRS
Verified
Verified
"Call us to sign up today! This is a 6 week group every Monday that starts Monday, October 3, 2022 from 4:30-6:00 pm. Participants will use creative art activities and self development tools to build confidence and undergo self-discovery. No ..."

Domestic Violence Group (Spanish/English)
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA Ed
Verified
Verified
"Each session is two hours long, which includes one hour of group sharing and one hour of domestic violence psychoeducation. In addition, four one-hour individual sessions to ensure concepts are understood throughout the 26 weeks. "

Virtual Divorce/Separation Support Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CST, ATR
Verified
Verified
"This is an on-going process group for both men/women, who are separated from their partners. It's a safe and non-judgmental place for people to process their feelings, provide and receive support, and learn coping skills and self-care strategies for recovering ..."

Women's Support Group
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
"This women's support group takes place on a yacht located in Belmont Shores, Alamitos Bay, Long Beach. The group's focus is helping women effectively cope with Life's challenges including; stress management, relationship issues, balancing family/career life, divorce recovery, parenting, grief ..."

LongBeachTherapy.com
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
Verified
"Serving the LGBT community; Some of the areas of therapy include, but not limited to:
* Depression
* Coming Out Issues
* Increasing Intimacy
* Sexual Identity
* Self Esteem
* Anger Management
* Addiction Issues
* Grief Work/Bereavement
* Internalized homophobia
* Alcohol/Drug abuse
* Anxiety
* Relationship Issues
* Other "

Mama Time
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
"Mama Time is a support group that focuses on postpartum and perinatal mental health. Group members are either pregnant or have had a baby within the past 2.5 years. The group combines education as well as support and intervention in ..."
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What is the difference between Group Therapy and a Support Group?
Long Beach 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 Long Beach 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 Long Beach 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.
Group therapy in Long Beach 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 Long Beach 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 Long Beach 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 Long Beach 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.
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 Long Beach 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.