Support Groups in Poway, CA
Have you thought..."I'll never be able to trust them again" or "I have no idea what to do to make things better." If so this workshop is for you. Broken trust happens to every couple at varying degrees from little white lies to infidelity. Restoring trust in your partner is a difficult but not impossible task. Come join Sam and Kerri to learn valuable tips on how trust is restored in relationships. This Workshop is now available online at www.thrive-at-home.com under "Online Resources" for FREE
Hosted by Kerri Moehlenpah
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Poway, CA 92064
If you are here, I'm going to make a few assumptions: 1. You are looking for answers...and want someone who knows how to help. 2. You are willing to "do whatever it takes" to save your relationship. 3. You're thinking: Something is missing... I'm worried that I have "fallen" out of love. The kids are a reason to stay married but I need more than that... I'm beginning to think we are behaving more like roommates than lovers. I don't know if I will ever be able to trust them again...
We call ourselves "Thrive at Home" because we believe that marriage, families and individuals can discover renewed purpose, connection, value and joy, allowing people to turn the page and begin to write a different ending to their marriages, families and personal stories, filled with new and exciting chapters. We know that as counselors we can't "fix" the problem for you. But for those who are willing to try...we can set the stage for healing!
Hosted by Mauricio Perdomo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Poway, CA 92064
My passion is to help families, marriages and individuals know personal and relational healing. I believe that we all have unique life experiences that shape who we are and how we connect with others. Sometimes these experiences do not foster compassion or the ability to connect with those you love in the way in which you desire. I understand this; it is part of my story, too! I hope to join you in the process of healing to not go it alone.
This group is focused on teaching and discussing self-care strategies, emotional regulation skills, and practical suggestions to promote health and emotional well-being, especially during this Pandemic that is affecting all aspects of our lives. Positive peer support will be encouraged. Maximum number of group members - 12 people.
Hosted by Miriam Chor Freitas, LCSW.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Poway, CA 92064
Are you struggling with difficulties that are robbing you of your ability to be present and experience physical and emotional health and peace of mind in your life today? Are you ready to transform your life? So let's do this! I'm a therapist who has worked with very diverse clients on trauma and a variety of other mental health issues and challenging life circumstances for over 15 years. It's is not our difficulties that define us but our willingness to recognize the problem and start the journey towards health and healing.
"Herpes is extremely common, you are not alone." Psychoeducation about the medical and emotional aspects of the infection. Coping skills to deal with the practical as well as the emotional aspects of living with an STI and the STIGMA attached to them. Address how the diagnosis affects people's self-esteem, self-regard, how they approach sex and relationships and learn to heal from the pain, come to accept their new reality and learn to see yourself with the diagnosis in a healthy and compassionate way.
Hosted by Miriam Chor Freitas, LCSW.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Poway, CA 92064
Are you struggling with difficulties that are robbing you of your ability to be present and experience physical and emotional health and peace of mind in your life today? Are you ready to transform your life? So let's do this! I'm a therapist who has worked with very diverse clients on trauma and a variety of other mental health issues and challenging life circumstances for over 15 years. It's is not our difficulties that define us but our willingness to recognize the problem and start the journey towards health and healing.
Assertive From Within is a walking/hiking group for teenage girls. This small and structured walking group meets at Poway lake every Saturday morning at 9:00AM. We walk together and talk about topics such as: Assertiveness, setting personal goals, healthy self-expression and social media, building body positivity, overcoming obstacles and disappointment, growing self-advocacy skills, and so much more. The themes are influenced by the needs of the group and may vary. Mindfulness and Meditation practice incorporated. Assertive From Within walking/hiking is an activity where girls can find support, friendship, mentoring, and coaching.
Hosted by Elaine Garmon
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, APCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Poway, CA 92064
Hosted by Jennifer Zehe
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Poway, CA 92064
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Nine week online groups for female individuals looking to replace the harmful messages learned from religious purity cultures. Individuals are welcome to join with others in deconstructing the underlying beliefs that have resulted in insecurity, mistrust of pleasure, and sexual shame. Time is spent identifying hurtful messages, imagining compassionate alternatives, and providing trauma-informed sex ed. Individuals of all faith practices or lack thereof are welcome. $50 per session. Time and date TBD
Hosted by Lauryn Estrada
LPC Intern, MA, APCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92127
I believe that the greatest gift I can offer as a therapist is to hold a safe space for clients to explore any and all of their feelings, beliefs, and ideas without judgement. I am passionate about connecting with clients through an integrative and holistic approach that equally values their thoughts, emotions, spirituality, bodies, cultures, identities, and diverse experiences. In addressing these various parts of individuals I aspire to help them validate and explore their experiences as opportunities for growth and healing.
Hosted by Cathy Himlin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92128
SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) is a newer evidenced based treatment developed at Yale's Child Research Center. SPACE is uniquely powerful because it facilitates change through parent changes and does not require children to 'do' anything. Participants will gain a meaningful understanding of anxiety which will be used to create an actionable plan to reduce current and prevent future struggles with anxiety. Families with more serious, pervasive, or lasting challenges, may need individual session to address specific concerns. If you prefer, I am also available to deliver SPACE to individual families.
Hosted by Jennifer B Lofft
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92129
If you are here today because your teen or child is feeling anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, unmotivated, or your family is stuck in conflict; you are in the right place. Parenting a struggling child can be a frightening and isolating experience and you don't have to do it alone. Using your feelings of fear, frustration, and maybe grief; to push for help and change, is pure courage. Returning to that place, where your child feels good again and your family feels like home, is a beautiful and realistic goal.
Anger Management.
1.Reduce, contain and prevent unwanted, self defeating reactive behavior.
2.Learn cognitive and behavioral tactics for staying calm in intense anger-provoking situations.
3.Learn strategies and develop skills to resolve interpersonal conflicts.
Hosted by Schneider Counseling and Corporate Solutions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92127
Humor, fresh ideas, collaboration, gentle confrontation infuse my psycho-therapeutic style. With unwavering support, and a non-judgmental attitude, we can work together to define your counseling goals. You will have my full 35 years of experience and insight to help achieve results. It is my job to recognize your strengths as a unique individual, and help you to build on those strengths. I use a variety of psycho-therapeutic techniques, customized to your distinctive needs.
I invite you to join this 12 week group coaching program that will guide you through 12 live, virtual group coaching sessions, with corresponding worksheets and printables. There will be a private supportive community with daily prompts for further exploration, clarity, practice, implementation, and mastery of what you are learning, weekly office hours, live Q&A, and guidance to get your life where you dream of. Message me for more information.
Hosted by Cheryll Putt - Trauma Therapy and Divorce Coaching
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92127
You've been going through the motions, avoiding the pain, sometimes barely hanging on, and trying to live a "normal," happy life. But, it all keeps creeping up interrupting your hopes and goals, negatively impacting your day to day life, and creating relationship struggles. Childhood trauma might be coming up or a more recent traumatic event. Maybe you're struggling to move on after divorce. Either way, your life isn't going the way you want it to. I can help you heal and move beyond the experiences that are wreaking havoc on you, so that you can have the life and future that you want and deserve.
Nine week online groups for male individuals looking to replace the harmful messages learned from religious purity cultures. Individuals are welcome to join with others in deconstructing the underlying beliefs that have resulted in insecurity, mistrust of pleasure, and sexual shame. Time is spent identifying hurtful messages, imagining compassionate alternatives, and providing trauma-informed sex ed. Individuals of all faith practices or lack thereof are welcome. $40 per session. Time and date TBD
Hosted by Lauryn Estrada
LPC Intern, MA, APCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92127
I believe that the greatest gift I can offer as a therapist is to hold a safe space for clients to explore any and all of their feelings, beliefs, and ideas without judgement. I am passionate about connecting with clients through an integrative and holistic approach that equally values their thoughts, emotions, spirituality, bodies, cultures, identities, and diverse experiences. In addressing these various parts of individuals I aspire to help them validate and explore their experiences as opportunities for growth and healing.
Yoga for emotional well-being
Hosted by Gretchen Pound
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92131
Are you struggling with: racing thoughts, anxiety, lack of focus and concentration? Are you having trouble sleeping at night? If so, clinical research has shown that yoga, mindfulness and psychotherapy are sometimes better solutions than medication. When things fall apart I can help you find ways to use hard times to cultivate wisdom, compassion and courage. My goal is to guide you on a journey of self-fulfillment and true happiness. You will learn how to navigate chaotic situations by transforming old habits, thoughts and beliefs that no longer serve you.
The Multucultural Peer Consultation Group is focused on licensed professionals in telehealth practice from all behavioral health disciplines with 10 years of experience or less -- beginning through mid-career professionals. This twice monthly group presents a special opportunity to consult on cases, to develop your consultation skills, to network with fellow professionals, and to successfully grow your practice and enhance your professional development while reducing social and professional isolation.
Hosted by Michael Levy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEAP
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92129
Mike's work has been empowering adults from a variety of cultural backgrounds and identities for over 25 years, helping people to live their best lives with brief and longer-term individual or couples therapy. His expertise in work and career issues, trauma, depression, unfulfilling relationships, and more offers clients new hope and opportunities for growth. A compassionate therapist committed to providing high quality psychotherapy to discerning clients, he uses a variety of approaches to support your growth, based on collaboration in the therapeutic relationship, understanding and the power of genuine concern to promote healing.
8 week structured process group focused on exploring relationships with food and body. Also includes one individual consultation with therapist, group dietary consultation workshop, and private FB group. Great for any moms that are struggling with body image concerns, disordered eating/eating disorder recovery or just looking to improve their relationship with food and/or body. Goal is to create a safe space for moms to be real. Integrating psycho-education and feminist theory. Offering group via telehealth within the state of CA.
Hosted by Alyson L Lischer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CEDS-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92127
My practice focuses on providing therapy for eating disorders, mood concerns, trauma, women’s health, and relationships. I practice from a client-centered treatment approach, rooted in compassion. In sessions, we will focus on processing current stressors, identifying support systems and building awareness and safety in feelings. Coping strategies and skills are incorporated in practical ways to help improve daily life. My goal is to help people redefine wellness as wholeness and enable people to live in their authenticity. I want to help people be able to be more connected to themselves, more of the time.
Half day workshop offered quarterly for parents of teens/young adults struggling with an eating disorder. Day consists of structured process groups, psychoeducation, therapeutic skills and parents coaching. When you have a child with an eating disorder there are fears for their mental and physical well-being. Once you have identified that there is a problem it is really the beginning. Often times parents are left out of the treatment process and are not provided with the support that they need. We want to change that and provide a space that is safe for parents and empowers them in the recovery process alongside their child.
Hosted by Alyson L Lischer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CEDS-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92127
My practice focuses on providing therapy for eating disorders, mood concerns, trauma, women’s health, and relationships. I practice from a client-centered treatment approach, rooted in compassion. In sessions, we will focus on processing current stressors, identifying support systems and building awareness and safety in feelings. Coping strategies and skills are incorporated in practical ways to help improve daily life. My goal is to help people redefine wellness as wholeness and enable people to live in their authenticity. I want to help people be able to be more connected to themselves, more of the time.
Join us for a skills based group to learn self compassion and cognitive behavioral skills to help decrease stress. This is a great starting point for all clients to brush up on skills prior to doing the deeper work.
Hosted by Hope for Healers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92128
I have successfully coached healthcare workers through burn out by creating space for healing through acknowledgement and release of the stress and trauma stored in their body. Letting go of these negative experiences, strengthens their connection to others and brings clarity to their passion and purpose. I have also led trainings on topics such as emotion regulation, conflict resolution and effective communication. I created and led various support groups and trainings related to grief, chronic pain, imposter syndrome and burnout.
Hosted by Lorri A Hilbert
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92128
This nine week group is for individuals looking to replace the harmful messages learned from religious purity cultures. Join with others in deconstructing the underlying beliefs that result in body insecurity, mistrust of pleasure, and sexual shame. Time is spent identifying hurtful messages and imagining compassionate alternatives. Trauma-informed sexed is provided alongside opportunities to connect with others. This group addresses male-focused messaging to allow individuals to unpack experiences closely related to their lived experience. Individuals who actively practice their faith and those who have chosen to leave it are both welcome. Returning Sep 5
Hosted by Robyn Buresh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92127
Looking for a sex-positive therapist? I offer an open and accepting space in which you can be, or discover, your most authentic self. If you are struggling with issues of identity, have been harmed by messages about your body or sex, or are living with the aftermath of a traumatic event, I am here to offer my training and expertise to help you move from a place of pain and hardship into a place of peace and connection, both with me and with yourself. Therapy is more than just a place for talking. This is a place to experience safety and being seen. Allow me to join you on your journey of deeper introspection and self awareness.
The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®) is an evidence-based social skills intervention originally developed at UCLA by Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson and Dr. Fred Frankel PEERS® is a social skills training program for young adults ages 18-35 with social difficulties. PEERS® is an evidenced based program, showing benefit for individuals on the Autism spectrum, but also appropriate for individuals with ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression. We offer PEERS® for 12 weeks. It is a 90 minutes group and involves both the young adult and a social coach. Will be starting next group March 2023!
Hosted by Sara Walpole - Tesserae Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92127
What I love about my work is encouraging and empowering children, teens and families. This is why Francesca Riddell and I started Tesserae Family Therapy. Families come to us for support with depression, anxiety, difficult behaviors as well as learning how to make and keep friends through the PEERS program. Our goal is to help families, adolescents, children and young adults learn concrete skills to help better manage emotions, behaviors and have more positive social interactions. We will provide the support and guidance to assist you in meeting your goals.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Poway?
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.