When we lose something we care about we are forever changed. This therapist led group offers a chance to learn, process and reconnect with the world. Limited to 8 participants this group uses an integrative approach guided by the book "It's Ok That You're Not OK" by Megan Devine. 1.5 hour sessions meet every other week. $75/session . Call now for openings.
When we lose something we care about we are forever changed. This therapist led group offers a chance to learn, process and reconnect with the world. Limited to 8 participants this group uses an integrative approach guided by the book "It's Ok That You're Not OK" by Megan Devine. 1.5 hour sessions meet every other week. $75/session . Call now for openings.
Support and tools for any woman experiencing life changes and challenges, including relationship loss.
To attend group call 714-357-4724.
Support and tools for any woman experiencing life changes and challenges, including relationship loss.
To attend group call 714-357-4724.
VIRTUAL GROUP Not the life you imagined? You're not alone. Many Millennials find themselves single and childless not by choice - through loss, circumstance, or life paths that didn't unfold as planned. This group offers a safe and supportive space to: Process grief and unspoken losses, Share stories with others who understand, Reduce isolation and find belonging, Redefine identity, meaning, and joy beyond traditional milestones. Led by a licensed therapist, this 8-week closed group blends support, community, and gentle guidance to help you heal and thrive. STARTS 9/30
Hosted by Pillow Talk Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, she/her
Group meets in Yorba Linda, CA 92887
VIRTUAL GROUP Not the life you imagined? You're not alone. Many Millennials find themselves single and childless not by choice - through loss, circumstance, or life paths that didn't unfold as planned. This group offers a safe and supportive space to: Process grief and unspoken losses, Share stories with others who understand, Reduce isolation and find belonging, Redefine identity, meaning, and joy beyond traditional milestones. Led by a licensed therapist, this 8-week closed group blends support, community, and gentle guidance to help you heal and thrive. STARTS 9/30
An action based group providing a safe place to complete unresolved emotional pain related to loss.
Hosted by Jacqueline D Bredehoft
Psychiatric Nurse, MSN, PMHNPBC
Group meets in Newport Beach, CA 92660
An action based group providing a safe place to complete unresolved emotional pain related to loss.
Contact me for additional questions: The goal of this support group is to show up, give and receive support from others that are experiencing loss, particularly from a death, while also learning tools on how to best walk through the grief process so that you can live a functional life. Cost is $50 per meeting you attend. Initial intake required for new clients.
Hosted by Signe Hillyard Schiavo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Group meets in Newport Beach, CA 92660
Contact me for additional questions: The goal of this support group is to show up, give and receive support from others that are experiencing loss, particularly from a death, while also learning tools on how to best walk through the grief process so that you can live a functional life. Cost is $50 per meeting you attend. Initial intake required for new clients.
Circle of Wholeness: Experiential Group for Healing Childhood/Past Experiences: In this group, participants deepen connection to self and others in a supportive space for healing. By building trust, we open to fuller ways of relating. The group is a creative container to process past wounds and reimagine new ways of being. Through shared stories and trauma-informed practices—including body-based movement and Psychomotor therapy—we cultivate a brave space for growth. Commitment to safety and confidentiality is essential so all members benefit. This group invites reflection, connection, and transformation through embodied, relational work. Starts 09/03/2025!
Hosted by The Malama Collective: Community Therapy Clinic
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tustin, CA 92780
Circle of Wholeness: Experiential Group for Healing Childhood/Past Experiences: In this group, participants deepen connection to self and others in a supportive space for healing. By building trust, we open to fuller ways of relating. The group is a creative container to process past wounds and reimagine new ways of being. Through shared stories and trauma-informed practices—including body-based movement and Psychomotor therapy—we cultivate a brave space for growth. Commitment to safety and confidentiality is essential so all members benefit. This group invites reflection, connection, and transformation through embodied, relational work. Starts 09/03/2025!
Are you touched by adoption or foster care? Are you hoping to expand your family? Have you created your family through third-party reproduction? Do you wonder how to tell your child sensitive pieces of her story? Want to share in your experience with others who will get it? Come join this on-going support group for individuals touched by adoption, reproductive medicine, foster care, and complex blended families. Donation.
Are you touched by adoption or foster care? Are you hoping to expand your family? Have you created your family through third-party reproduction? Do you wonder how to tell your child sensitive pieces of her story? Want to share in your experience with others who will get it? Come join this on-going support group for individuals touched by adoption, reproductive medicine, foster care, and complex blended families. Donation.
Are you experiencing grief and loss for your fur baby? You don’t have to do it alone. Join us in group and learn about fur baby grief, connect with others in this unique club that will listen and not judge. Learn mind, body, and soul techniques to support your journey. Process your emotions through expressive arts in every session and share at your pace, the unique relationship with your fur baby. The group is intended for anticipated grief and loss, aftermath of the loss, or anywhere in between. Adults and Teens welcomed. Inquire for Spanish. Por favor pregunte si necesita grupo en español.
Hosted by Ray of Sunshine Therapy™
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT™, Reiki, Healer
Group meets in Brea, CA 92821
Are you experiencing grief and loss for your fur baby? You don’t have to do it alone. Join us in group and learn about fur baby grief, connect with others in this unique club that will listen and not judge. Learn mind, body, and soul techniques to support your journey. Process your emotions through expressive arts in every session and share at your pace, the unique relationship with your fur baby. The group is intended for anticipated grief and loss, aftermath of the loss, or anywhere in between. Adults and Teens welcomed. Inquire for Spanish. Por favor pregunte si necesita grupo en español.
Meeting on Monday mornings since 2010 at Laguna Beach Seniors. Supportive, caring atmosphere to discuss common needs we experience throughout the aging process.
Meeting on Monday mornings since 2010 at Laguna Beach Seniors. Supportive, caring atmosphere to discuss common needs we experience throughout the aging process.
A safe space for parents to process their emotions and receive support. it It is normal to feel guilt and recriminations for your loved ones struggles with addiction, however, this is seldom the truth. The emotional abuse, manipulation and gaslighting can leave any parent feeling defeated and isolated. You are not alone. During this group we will process the hardships experienced when navigating a loved ones’ addiction. The family will receive education on upholding boundaries and techniques for better supporting their loved one. Looking forward to this healing journey for you and your family!
Hosted by Gabriela Fountain (Inner Sanctuary)
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Group meets in Irvine, CA 92612
A safe space for parents to process their emotions and receive support. it It is normal to feel guilt and recriminations for your loved ones struggles with addiction, however, this is seldom the truth. The emotional abuse, manipulation and gaslighting can leave any parent feeling defeated and isolated. You are not alone. During this group we will process the hardships experienced when navigating a loved ones’ addiction. The family will receive education on upholding boundaries and techniques for better supporting their loved one. Looking forward to this healing journey for you and your family!
A trauma support group is a safe and confidential space where individuals who have experienced trauma come together to share their experiences, feelings, and coping strategies. Led by a trained facilitator or therapist, these groups provide emotional support, validation, and understanding from others who have faced similar challenges. The focus is often on healing, building resilience, and fostering a sense of community.
Depression, Anxiety, Relationship problems, Sudden loss, Negative life experience, Past trauma, Student issues, Adjustment problems, Life transition, Family Conflicts, Cultural Conflicts, Life Goals, Self-care, and learning new coping tools.
A trauma support group is a safe and confidential space where individuals who have experienced trauma come together to share their experiences, feelings, and coping strategies. Led by a trained facilitator or therapist, these groups provide emotional support, validation, and understanding from others who have faced similar challenges. The focus is often on healing, building resilience, and fostering a sense of community.
Tailored to address the complexities of depression, our virtual outpatient services employ evidence- based approaches to help individuals navigate and overcome the challenges associated with depressive symptoms.
Hosted by Higher Purpose Recovery
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Group meets in Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
Tailored to address the complexities of depression, our virtual outpatient services employ evidence- based approaches to help individuals navigate and overcome the challenges associated with depressive symptoms.
This is a Women's Trauma Support Group. The focus is on attachment and inner child work utilizing EMDR, expressive arts, and mindfulness techniques. This is a support group and runs for 8-10 weeks and ongoing with the opportunity to repeat if desired. Group meetings will be in person, on Saturdays, and will start at 9:00 am and end at 11 am. The Group meets in our Old Town Tustin office. The fee is $50 per session. The groups are facilitated by Denise Owens, AMFT/APCC. Please reach out by phone or email if you are interested.
Hosted by Denise Mechelle Owens
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Group meets in Tustin, CA 92780
This is a Women's Trauma Support Group. The focus is on attachment and inner child work utilizing EMDR, expressive arts, and mindfulness techniques. This is a support group and runs for 8-10 weeks and ongoing with the opportunity to repeat if desired. Group meetings will be in person, on Saturdays, and will start at 9:00 am and end at 11 am. The Group meets in our Old Town Tustin office. The fee is $50 per session. The groups are facilitated by Denise Owens, AMFT/APCC. Please reach out by phone or email if you are interested.
Losing someone you love can feel overwhelming and lonely. This supportive group offers a safe, therapist-led space to share experiences, connect with others, and learn coping tools for healing. Guided by a licensed therapist, members gain comfort, resilience, and hope while navigating life after loss. Limited to 6 participants for trust and connection. Meets weekly for 60 minutes.
Hosted by Patrice L Hooke
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Group meets in Newport Beach, CA 92660
Losing someone you love can feel overwhelming and lonely. This supportive group offers a safe, therapist-led space to share experiences, connect with others, and learn coping tools for healing. Guided by a licensed therapist, members gain comfort, resilience, and hope while navigating life after loss. Limited to 6 participants for trust and connection. Meets weekly for 60 minutes.
We feel alone in our struggles and we are not. Group therapy via telehealth is a supportive environment that allows us to connect with others who can relate to our struggles. This is a support group that creates safety, where one can begin to heal by opening up about anxiety, depression, and grief and receive acceptance, kindness and compassion.
We feel alone in our struggles and we are not. Group therapy via telehealth is a supportive environment that allows us to connect with others who can relate to our struggles. This is a support group that creates safety, where one can begin to heal by opening up about anxiety, depression, and grief and receive acceptance, kindness and compassion.
Currently accepting new members. Our Grief Support Group offers a safe, compassionate space for individuals navigating the loss of a loved one. Whether your loss is recent or years past, grief can be overwhelming and isolating. This group provides a welcoming environment where you can share your feelings, receive support, and connect with others who understand. Through guided discussions, shared experiences, and coping strategies, we aim to help you process emotions, find comfort, and move toward healing at your own pace. You are not alone—join us as we support one another through the journey of grief.
I work with adults who are struggling to adjust to new challenges, loss, or major changes in their life.
Currently accepting new members. Our Grief Support Group offers a safe, compassionate space for individuals navigating the loss of a loved one. Whether your loss is recent or years past, grief can be overwhelming and isolating. This group provides a welcoming environment where you can share your feelings, receive support, and connect with others who understand. Through guided discussions, shared experiences, and coping strategies, we aim to help you process emotions, find comfort, and move toward healing at your own pace. You are not alone—join us as we support one another through the journey of grief.
This group is a six-week therapy group for women, blending the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model and mindfulness. This group is tailored for those navigating grief, trauma, relationship shifts, and career challenges along with a safe space for exploration. I offer guided exercises, discussions, & compassionate support to empower you to deepen your self-awareness and resilience. Each session delves into parts recognition, self-compassion, healing exiled parts, and integrating the inner self. Join this transformative journey, celebrating progress and setting intentions for ongoing transformation. 'Embracing Change' offers women strength, solace, and authentic resilience. Contact me for a free consultation.
This group is a six-week therapy group for women, blending the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model and mindfulness. This group is tailored for those navigating grief, trauma, relationship shifts, and career challenges along with a safe space for exploration. I offer guided exercises, discussions, & compassionate support to empower you to deepen your self-awareness and resilience. Each session delves into parts recognition, self-compassion, healing exiled parts, and integrating the inner self. Join this transformative journey, celebrating progress and setting intentions for ongoing transformation. 'Embracing Change' offers women strength, solace, and authentic resilience. Contact me for a free consultation.
VIRTUAL GROUP Not the life you imagined? You're not alone. Many Millennials find themselves single and childless not by choice - through loss, circumstance, or life paths that didn't unfold as planned. This group offers a safe and supportive space to: Process grief and unspoken losses, Share stories with others who understand, Reduce isolation and find belonging, Redefine identity, meaning, and joy beyond traditional milestones. Led by a licensed therapist, this 8-week closed group blends support, community, and gentle guidance to help you heal and thrive. STARTS 10/1/25
Hosted by Pillow Talk Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, she/her
Group meets in Yorba Linda, CA 92887
VIRTUAL GROUP Not the life you imagined? You're not alone. Many Millennials find themselves single and childless not by choice - through loss, circumstance, or life paths that didn't unfold as planned. This group offers a safe and supportive space to: Process grief and unspoken losses, Share stories with others who understand, Reduce isolation and find belonging, Redefine identity, meaning, and joy beyond traditional milestones. Led by a licensed therapist, this 8-week closed group blends support, community, and gentle guidance to help you heal and thrive. STARTS 10/1/25
Welcome to The Out "Late" and Blooming Queer Group, a supportive space for individuals who have come out as LGBTQ+ later in life (30+). This group provides a safe community to connect with others in the community. Coming out later can bring a unique mix of emotions: joy, mixed with grief and a feeling that you've lost the chance to experience your authentic self in your youth. This group offers an opportunity to process these complex feelings, share your unique journey, and build community with others who missed similar milestones in their younger years (high school, college, dating scene, PRIDE in the self, etc.)
Hosted by Ray of Sunshine Therapy™
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT™, Reiki, Healer
Group meets in Brea, CA 92821
Welcome to The Out "Late" and Blooming Queer Group, a supportive space for individuals who have come out as LGBTQ+ later in life (30+). This group provides a safe community to connect with others in the community. Coming out later can bring a unique mix of emotions: joy, mixed with grief and a feeling that you've lost the chance to experience your authentic self in your youth. This group offers an opportunity to process these complex feelings, share your unique journey, and build community with others who missed similar milestones in their younger years (high school, college, dating scene, PRIDE in the self, etc.)
This group is a six-week therapy group for women, blending the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model and mindfulness. This group is tailored for those navigating grief, trauma, relationship shifts, and career challenges along with a safe space for exploration. I offer guided exercises, discussions, & compassionate support to empower you to deepen your self-awareness and resilience. Each session delves into parts recognition, self-compassion, healing exiled parts, and integrating the inner self. Join this transformative journey, celebrating progress and setting intentions for ongoing transformation. 'Embracing Change' offers women strength, solace, and authentic resilience. Contact me for a free consultation.
This group is a six-week therapy group for women, blending the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model and mindfulness. This group is tailored for those navigating grief, trauma, relationship shifts, and career challenges along with a safe space for exploration. I offer guided exercises, discussions, & compassionate support to empower you to deepen your self-awareness and resilience. Each session delves into parts recognition, self-compassion, healing exiled parts, and integrating the inner self. Join this transformative journey, celebrating progress and setting intentions for ongoing transformation. 'Embracing Change' offers women strength, solace, and authentic resilience. Contact me for a free consultation.
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Grief Support Groups
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.