Support Groups in Los Angeles, CA
Westside Gambling Treatment
We specialize in the treatment of gambling disorder.
Hosted by David Leong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90018
We specialize in the treatment of gambling disorder.
Self-Development in Motherhood
An 8-session group for mothers with children of all ages under 18. Connect with other mothers while learning evidence-based ideas and techniques to enhance the quality of your life as a mother. Schedule: The group will meet on the following ...
Hosted by Eve Wettstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSG
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90034
An 8-session group for mothers with children of all ages under 18. Connect with other mothers while learning evidence-based ideas and techniques to enhance the quality of your life as a mother. Schedule: The group will meet on the following ...
Men's Process Group
Join a process group for men seeking to learn more about themselves and get more of what they want in love, work, and play. The Men's Process Group is a safe, confidential place where men can communicate feelings and develop ...
Hosted by Greg Binns
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90048
Join a process group for men seeking to learn more about themselves and get more of what they want in love, work, and play. The Men's Process Group is a safe, confidential place where men can communicate feelings and develop ...
Soothe - play/support grp for babies & caregivers
Soothe is a 10 wk grp for newborns to early walkers focusing soothing the caregiver while soothing the baby. Over the course of the 10 wks we will develop & expand upon the coping & soothing strategies the caregiver & baby have ...
Hosted by Wesley Stahler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RDT, ECMH
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90027
Soothe is a 10 wk grp for newborns to early walkers focusing soothing the caregiver while soothing the baby. Over the course of the 10 wks we will develop & expand upon the coping & soothing strategies the caregiver & baby have ...
DBT Skills Group
DBK Skills Group
Hosted by Long Beach Mental Health
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90046
DBK Skills Group
Bodies & Trauma
An effect of trauma is a loss of connection to one's body, to others, and to the world. In healing with others in the group, members begin to feel less alone in their experience of trauma and begin to reconnect ...
Hosted by The Relational Center
Treatment Center, LMFT, LCSW, AMFT, ASW, APCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90034
An effect of trauma is a loss of connection to one's body, to others, and to the world. In healing with others in the group, members begin to feel less alone in their experience of trauma and begin to reconnect ...
Psychiatry Treatment Centers
At Psychiatry Treatment Centers (PTC), we improve the mental well-being of our patients through a variety of techniques such as psychotherapy, medication management, TMS therapy, Esketamine Nasal Spray (Spravato®), telepsychiatry, and more. If you need help with your mental health, ...
Hosted by Keerthan Somanath
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90028
At Psychiatry Treatment Centers (PTC), we improve the mental well-being of our patients through a variety of techniques such as psychotherapy, medication management, TMS therapy, Esketamine Nasal Spray (Spravato®), telepsychiatry, and more. If you need help with your mental health, ...
DBT Skills Group
This 8 week group will focus on the following skillsets of DBT: (1) Mindfulness, (2) Emotion Regulation, (3) Distress Tolerance, (4) Interpersonal Effectiveness. These DBT skill groups differ from conventional "process" groups where individuals openly express emotions, thoughts, and viewpoints ...
Hosted by Hanna Stensby
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90004
This 8 week group will focus on the following skillsets of DBT: (1) Mindfulness, (2) Emotion Regulation, (3) Distress Tolerance, (4) Interpersonal Effectiveness. These DBT skill groups differ from conventional "process" groups where individuals openly express emotions, thoughts, and viewpoints ...
Clinical Group Supervision, Virtual, Starts 4/3/23
For APCC, ASW, AMFT, & R-DMTs: Group supervision is a place where you can meet with individuals who offer you unique perspectives, get you out of your own head, and share resources. Collaborate with colleagues and get grounded in your ...
Hosted by Kristen Crowe - Open Space Therapy Collective
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90026
For APCC, ASW, AMFT, & R-DMTs: Group supervision is a place where you can meet with individuals who offer you unique perspectives, get you out of your own head, and share resources. Collaborate with colleagues and get grounded in your ...
Social Anxiety Support Group
Do you have difficulty connecting with people? Do you feel like you never come off the way you intended to? Do social settings make you uncomfortable? This group is a safe place to learn to connect to others. The group ...
Hosted by Jennifer Cornett
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA , AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90024
Do you have difficulty connecting with people? Do you feel like you never come off the way you intended to? Do social settings make you uncomfortable? This group is a safe place to learn to connect to others. The group ...
Center for Healing & Personal Growth
Hosted by Center for Healing & Personal Growth
PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
African American Women's Support Group
You’re invited to join my women’s group. This group is for you if you want to learn more about yourself and your relationship with others. You’ll get a chance to figure out why you respond to certain situations, and people ...
Hosted by Tabitha Taylor
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90045
You’re invited to join my women’s group. This group is for you if you want to learn more about yourself and your relationship with others. You’ll get a chance to figure out why you respond to certain situations, and people ...
Complex Ptsd,PTSD, Sexual Abuse, Addiction
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder / Complex PTSD, Trauma / Sexual Abuse Survivors, Addictions, long term process Support Group. This group is for Women only and meets Thursday evenings from 5-6:30p.m. in Westwood CA. Hybrid optional at this time. Please call ...
Hosted by Judy Mclaughlin-Ryan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, CEU, Teach, Retreat
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90024
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder / Complex PTSD, Trauma / Sexual Abuse Survivors, Addictions, long term process Support Group. This group is for Women only and meets Thursday evenings from 5-6:30p.m. in Westwood CA. Hybrid optional at this time. Please call ...
Psychedelic Assisted Therapy
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is a holistic modality in which ketamine is used as a complement to psychotherapy to help clients experience more frequent breakthroughs, faster recovery with less mental resistance, deeper emotional processing, and sustained improvement in symptoms over longer ...
Hosted by Dr. Christina M. Charlotin
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90071
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is a holistic modality in which ketamine is used as a complement to psychotherapy to help clients experience more frequent breakthroughs, faster recovery with less mental resistance, deeper emotional processing, and sustained improvement in symptoms over longer ...
Spiritual Deepening through Journaling
We will meet twice a month on Saturdays from 4-6 p.m. for groups of five sessions. Please contact me to apply for the next session. We are currently meeting on Zoom.
Hosted by Dr. Afton Blake
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90065
We will meet twice a month on Saturdays from 4-6 p.m. for groups of five sessions. Please contact me to apply for the next session. We are currently meeting on Zoom.
The Therapist Lounge
Weekly support for licensed/pre-licensed therapists. Let’s build community; avoid isolation; manage stress and burnout; and grow and shape our identities as therapists. We will hold space for emotional processing, sharing resources, and supporting clinical practice. Facilitators: Dan Fink and Meredith ...
Hosted by Dan Fink
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90017
Weekly support for licensed/pre-licensed therapists. Let’s build community; avoid isolation; manage stress and burnout; and grow and shape our identities as therapists. We will hold space for emotional processing, sharing resources, and supporting clinical practice. Facilitators: Dan Fink and Meredith ...
Gay Men's Sex Therapy Support Group
Group forming. Consultation appointment required.
Hosted by Dr. Martin McCombs
PhD, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
Group forming. Consultation appointment required.
Parenting Support Group
Building self confidence as a parent, supporting one another in raising teenagers in following areas:
Discipline effectively that promotes willing cooperation with teens
Setting appropriate and clear boundaries
Promote your children's self-confidence and healthy self-esteem
Resolve conflicts quickly and easily with win/win methods
Prepare ...
Hosted by Ann J (T'ang) Gilbert
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90066
Building self confidence as a parent, supporting one another in raising teenagers in following areas:
Discipline effectively that promotes willing cooperation with teens
Setting appropriate and clear boundaries
Promote your children's self-confidence and healthy self-esteem
Resolve conflicts quickly and easily with win/win methods
Prepare ...
Bridal Support Group
Are you a bride struggling with your mental health? Virtual group therapy for brides confronting stressors that come with wedding planning. As a 2022 bride that made it through & therapist with clinical expertise, I am here to help. We ...
Hosted by Roxanna McCabe
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90068
Are you a bride struggling with your mental health? Virtual group therapy for brides confronting stressors that come with wedding planning. As a 2022 bride that made it through & therapist with clinical expertise, I am here to help. We ...
Young Adult OCD and Anxiety Group
This virtual group aims to empower young adults, ages 21 to 28, who are diagnosed with OCD and anxiety related disorders with effective strategies to manage daily life while navigating challenges in career, finances, relationships, and more. Participants will increase ...
Hosted by Melanie English
Psychological Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
This virtual group aims to empower young adults, ages 21 to 28, who are diagnosed with OCD and anxiety related disorders with effective strategies to manage daily life while navigating challenges in career, finances, relationships, and more. Participants will increase ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Los Angeles?
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.