Support Groups in Santa Monica, CA
Remote - Social Skills and Assertiveness Group
This group was created to help people learn to cope w/ mild to moderate anxiety and stress related to social settings whether work, family, romantic, or friendship relationships. This group teaches you to express your needs, feelings, and emotions for ...
Hosted by Bonnie Banafsheh Shayeg
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90403
This group was created to help people learn to cope w/ mild to moderate anxiety and stress related to social settings whether work, family, romantic, or friendship relationships. This group teaches you to express your needs, feelings, and emotions for ...
DBT skills and Process group
A weekly group (capping at 6-8 people) with alternating weeks of DBT skills and Process co-led by Level 3 Intensive Trained (Behavioral Tech) clinician and substance abuse/trauma specialist.
Hosted by Claire Hughes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90401
A weekly group (capping at 6-8 people) with alternating weeks of DBT skills and Process co-led by Level 3 Intensive Trained (Behavioral Tech) clinician and substance abuse/trauma specialist.
Life Group (e.g., Process Group, open to everyone)
Based on the work of Dr. Irvin Yalom, this group is for just about anyone to attend who is 21 years or older. It's open to almost any mental-emotional-social-b ehavior issue that exists, and thus, the group is open-minded, accepting, ...
Hosted by Dr. Joseph Lancaster
Psychologist, PsyD, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90405
Based on the work of Dr. Irvin Yalom, this group is for just about anyone to attend who is 21 years or older. It's open to almost any mental-emotional-social-b ehavior issue that exists, and thus, the group is open-minded, accepting, ...
Lifeforce Yoga
Lifeforce yoga uses a combination of breath, chanting, hand gestures and movement practices to work with symptoms of anxiety and depression. There will be a 6 week class focusing on anxiety and stress at Santa Monica Yoga starting on October. ...
Hosted by Lana Benedek
MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90405
Lifeforce yoga uses a combination of breath, chanting, hand gestures and movement practices to work with symptoms of anxiety and depression. There will be a 6 week class focusing on anxiety and stress at Santa Monica Yoga starting on October. ...
Santa Monica Psychotherapy Group
Santa Monica Psychotherapy Group offers qualified, experienced and licensed therapists that specialize in a comprehensive set of diverse issues, such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, life transitions, eating disorders, addiction, etc. for a variety of populations, including adults, couples, children, ...
Hosted by Gerardo Horischnik
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90401
Santa Monica Psychotherapy Group offers qualified, experienced and licensed therapists that specialize in a comprehensive set of diverse issues, such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, life transitions, eating disorders, addiction, etc. for a variety of populations, including adults, couples, children, ...
Healthcare Professionals Group
These PHP-type groups are for doctoral level licensed healthcare professionals, residents, and medical students. Support and professional monitoring services may be included.
Hosted by Tracy R Zemansky
Psychologist, PhD, CSAT-S, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90405
These PHP-type groups are for doctoral level licensed healthcare professionals, residents, and medical students. Support and professional monitoring services may be included.
Philosophy as Therapy group
Hosted by Kenneth Rasmussen
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90403
Women's Trauma Support Group
We have a trained, trauma-informed therapist leading the group on a supportive journey toward healing. We address the most common topics that come up in abuse + trauma, including how the brain and body works, how you can make sense ...
Hosted by Quincee Gideon
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90404
We have a trained, trauma-informed therapist leading the group on a supportive journey toward healing. We address the most common topics that come up in abuse + trauma, including how the brain and body works, how you can make sense ...
Pie Therapy
Hosted by Sara Barthol
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90405
Motherhood Identity
Motherhood changes everything. Who you thought you were before you decided to become a mother becomes altered in a way that may be impossible to articulate. Struggling with motherhood identity issues is a process every mother encounters. Who are you ...
Hosted by Christina Stein
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90401
Motherhood changes everything. Who you thought you were before you decided to become a mother becomes altered in a way that may be impossible to articulate. Struggling with motherhood identity issues is a process every mother encounters. Who are you ...
CalPsychiatry
CalPsychiatry is a group of informed, empathetic and team-oriented psychiatrists. We have specialties in treatment of mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder), anxiety disorders (including OCD), ADHD, addiction and women's mental health. We have practices in Santa Monica, Downtown LA, Echo ...
Hosted by Josephine McNary
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90403
CalPsychiatry is a group of informed, empathetic and team-oriented psychiatrists. We have specialties in treatment of mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder), anxiety disorders (including OCD), ADHD, addiction and women's mental health. We have practices in Santa Monica, Downtown LA, Echo ...
Stress Less: A Video Mindfulness Group
Feeling stressed and uncertain about the future? Maybe you are feeling isolated and disappointed with school closed. This group is an opportunity for high school teens to learn how to reduce stress and anxiety, manage emotions, address the current changes ...
Hosted by Shelby Stone
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90404
Feeling stressed and uncertain about the future? Maybe you are feeling isolated and disappointed with school closed. This group is an opportunity for high school teens to learn how to reduce stress and anxiety, manage emotions, address the current changes ...
CalPsychiatry
CalPsychiatry is a group of informed, empathetic and team-oriented psychiatrists. We have specialties in treatment of mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder), anxiety disorders (including OCD), ADHD, addiction and women's mental health. We have practices in Echo Park, Pasadena, Santa Monica, ...
Hosted by Agnes Kwon Simone
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90401
CalPsychiatry is a group of informed, empathetic and team-oriented psychiatrists. We have specialties in treatment of mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder), anxiety disorders (including OCD), ADHD, addiction and women's mental health. We have practices in Echo Park, Pasadena, Santa Monica, ...
Ketamine Therapy
Hosted by Kevin Simonson
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90403
CalPsychiatry
CalPsychiatry is a group of informed, empathetic and team-oriented psychiatrists. We have specialties in treatment of mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder), anxiety disorders (including OCD), ADHD, addiction and women's mental health. We have practices in West Los Angeles, Miracle Mile, ...
Hosted by Lucy Sloninsky
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90401
CalPsychiatry is a group of informed, empathetic and team-oriented psychiatrists. We have specialties in treatment of mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder), anxiety disorders (including OCD), ADHD, addiction and women's mental health. We have practices in West Los Angeles, Miracle Mile, ...
Special Needs Resource Group (SNRG)
SNRG is a private practice in Santa Monica where Dr. Nay Smith provides school and home based ABA and educational therapy for children (preschool through high school). Additional services at SNRG are social skills groups and IEP advocacy.
Hosted by Nay Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, BCBA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90405
SNRG is a private practice in Santa Monica where Dr. Nay Smith provides school and home based ABA and educational therapy for children (preschool through high school). Additional services at SNRG are social skills groups and IEP advocacy.
Women's Intuitive Eating Support Group
Do you want to give up dieting and have peace with your body and freedom with food? This 10-week-long group that guides you through the 10 principles of Intuitive Eating in a supportive, warm environment with like-minded women. Group meets ...
Hosted by Liz Bisarya
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90403
Do you want to give up dieting and have peace with your body and freedom with food? This 10-week-long group that guides you through the 10 principles of Intuitive Eating in a supportive, warm environment with like-minded women. Group meets ...
Mindful Moderate Drinking Group
This support group is a safe and non -judgmental space to explore your relationship with alcohol, define your personal goals and develop consumption limits around alcohol. If you feel that this group may be for you or have questions/curiosities about ...
Hosted by Pacific Marriage & Family Therapy Network
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90405
This support group is a safe and non -judgmental space to explore your relationship with alcohol, define your personal goals and develop consumption limits around alcohol. If you feel that this group may be for you or have questions/curiosities about ...
Parenting Skills Education Series
"Parenting Skills Education Series" is a 4-week, virtual, 6-member group led by Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Mary L. Williams. that helps group members identify family strengths and challenges; learn effective communication skills; develop tools that can help parents and ...
Hosted by Mary Linda Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90401
"Parenting Skills Education Series" is a 4-week, virtual, 6-member group led by Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Mary L. Williams. that helps group members identify family strengths and challenges; learn effective communication skills; develop tools that can help parents and ...
Trauma Process Group
I offer recurring 8 week trauma groups focused on exploring complex, relational and developmental traumas. Clients may participate in one or more 8 week series. Concurrent individual therapy is typically required to ensure members have adequate support; referrals can be ...
Hosted by Ava Rose
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90403
I offer recurring 8 week trauma groups focused on exploring complex, relational and developmental traumas. Clients may participate in one or more 8 week series. Concurrent individual therapy is typically required to ensure members have adequate support; referrals can be ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Santa Monica?
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.