Support Groups in Pasadena, CA

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Women's Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"Our Women's Sexual Assault Survivors group is an open forum process group which meets every other Wednesday at 6:15pm, virtually. In this group you can expect coverage of many topics; the mind-body connection of trauma, coping skills, self-care and building ..."
(323) 379-1269
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Group meets in:
Pasadena, CA 91106
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Drama Therapy Workshop
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"Access your playfulness and creativity! Discover the power of drama therapy! Learn new group therapy techniques! Drama therapy is experiential and utilizes role play, improvisation and other theater techniques, movement, mindfulness exercises and psychodrama. It is playful, yet sparks insight. ..."
(415) 712-2667
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Group meets in:
Pasadena, CA 91101
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Compassion & Grit
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
"The Compassion & Grit Group applies current research in engaging, meaningful and fun ways to help teens increase their capacity for self-compassion and compassion for others. Self-compassion is not based on self-evaluation or judgment. It is a consistent attitude of ..."
(626) 314-6180
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Group meets in:
Pasadena, CA 91101
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Southern California Therapy Collective
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"We are a growing network of Southern California-based therapists & healthcare providers who practice independently and in community. Our focus is to nurture our own development to ensure that of our clients. Why? Because we believe this is how wholeness ..."
(626) 559-8967
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Group meets in:
Pasadena, CA 91105
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Living With Loss: A Place to Grieve, Heal, Connect
PsyD
Verified
Verified
"Loss is a painful part of the human experience. You may feel the impact in various ways: difficulty healing; feeling isolated; or feeling stuck and unable to move on. You may also have difficulty engaging with or finding comfort in ..."
(626) 539-9857
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Group meets in:
Pasadena, CA 91101
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Caring Connected - Pasadena, CA
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
Verified
"Our providers are trained in many approaches, but they're all focused on one thing: helping you change your life. All our providers are licensed/registered and have Master's/Doctoral degrees, at least 2,000 hours of professional experience, and must have completed their ..."
(626) 600-0793
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Group meets in:
Pasadena, CA 91101
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Social Skills Playgroup for Children
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
"Therapists work 1:1 in faciliating peer interactions for school-age children with social delays. Groups play outdoors in the yard as well as indoors. Each child has clear, individualized goals which comprise mini-steps toward being an engaging, flexible, cooperative, imaginative friend. "
(626) 795-7910
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Group meets in:
Pasadena, CA 91106
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Men's Group
Treatment Center
Verified
Verified
"A specialty group for men with a focus on building intimacy in our lives and families. Life balance, communication, boundary setting and raising our standards are key components of our group driven process.This group addresses issues surrounding co-dependency, intimacy, relationships, ..."
(626) 460-2806
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Group meets in:
Pasadena, CA 91106
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Women's Process Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
"This is a psychodynamic process group. Group members will grow in their awareness of themselves and others as they learn to relate to each other in deeper and more meaningful ways. Issues of trust, vulnerability, anxiety, anger and grief will ..."
(323) 282-7354
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Group meets in:
Pasadena, CA 91101
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Social Skills for Children & Teens
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
(626) 513-8210
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Group meets in:
Pasadena, CA 91101
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Single Women Support Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS
Verified
Verified
"This support group is designed to be a space to process struggles, emotions, and to feel unified with other women who are going through a similar journey. We will be discussing chapters of the "How to be Single and Happy" ..."
(626) 243-7264
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Group meets in:
Pasadena, CA 91107
Not accepting new clients
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Adult Psychotherapy Group - Relationship Focus
Psychologist, PsyD, CGP
Verified
Verified
"Groups have been shown to be as effective as individual therapy for addressing certain problems If you are interested in developing healthier relationships with others, or learning more about your 'social self' I highly recommend that you consider group psychotherapy. The ..."
(213) 260-1968
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Group meets in:
Pasadena, CA 91101
Not accepting new clients
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CALA Psychological Services, Inc
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
"CALA Psychological Services is a multi-specialty and multi-lingual group of highly educated and highly skilled mental health professionals. We provide comprehensive treatment to children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Our therapists provide individual, family, couples, group therapy, and psychological/neuropsycho logical ..."
(310) 668-1257
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Group meets in:
Pasadena, CA 91101
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DBT Skills Training - Online/ Out of pocket only
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MPA, PsyD, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"The group is designed for individuals with passionate spirits and firm beliefs who want personal growth toward self-love and improving relationships with others. You will learn to live a life "worth living" by managing emotions in a compassionate, loving, and ..."
(323) 402-5655
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Group meets in:
Pasadena, CA 91105
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New Moms Group
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
"This virtual weekly group is for new moms who can benefit from a supportive space that will help them connect with other women who are trying to "find themselves again." This group will help new moms feel less isolated, relate ..."
(626) 727-9809
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Group meets in:
Pasadena, CA 91105
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Social Anxiety Therapy and Support Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"Do you often think that other people are judging you? Do you worry about being rejected or humiliated? Were you ever the victim of bullying or harsh judgement? Do you end up feeling lonely or frustrated because of these fears? ..."
(626) 768-9349
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Group meets in:
Pasadena, CA 91101
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Parenting Support Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT, MS, MA
Verified
Verified
"This group will discuss how to: understand your child's development; communicate with your child; deal with conflict, limit-setting and discipline; engage in self care as a parent. Groups now forming. Call for more information. "
(626) 986-3849
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Group meets in:
Pasadena, CA 91101
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Chemical Dependency/Mental Health Support Group
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, LAADC
Verified
Verified
"In a safe and confidential environment you will have the opportunity to learn and apply skills to make significant changes towards full ownership and responsibility for your wellbeing. Group topics include but are not limited too: Addiction and the Brain, ..."
(747) 204-1001
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Group meets in:
Pasadena, CA 91103
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Parents of Gender Diverse or Questioning Children
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSMFT
Verified
Verified
"A group where parents can come together, learn, and share the excitements, struggles, surprises of raising gender nonconforming, nonbinary, or transgender children. Learn how to navigate the school system with "accommodations" for your child , hear other parents' experiences, learn ..."
(626) 243-7636
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Group meets in:
Pasadena, CA 91101
Not accepting new clients
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Finding Normalcy in Post-Partum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"Navigating your new life as a parent can be a whirlwind of mixed emotions: love, joy, happiness, sadness, grief, anger, frustration. All of these feelings are so normal as we adjust to not only a new lifestyle but new humans ..."
(818) 287-0752
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Group meets in:
Pasadena, CA 91101
Not accepting new clients


What is the difference between Group Therapy and a Support Group?
Pasadena 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 Pasadena 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 Pasadena 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 Pasadena 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 Pasadena 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.