Support Groups in South Pasadena, CA

When children share that they are transgender or nonbinary, parents are overwhelmed with questions. However, each member of the family has distinct needs. Our programs are designed to support each member of the family. Transforming Family was created by parents and professionals who have been down this path. We offer groups for parens of pre-pubertal youth, parents of adolscents, parents of non-binary youth, parents of children with autism, a dads group, and parents of adult childern, among others. You can learn more our groups and services at www.transformingfamily.org. Groups are currently heald via Zoom.
Hosted by Dr. Aydin Olson-Kennedy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in South Pasadena, CA 91031
Trust and confidentiality are vital to the therapeutic relationship and process. For parents of transgender and non-binary youth, this can sometimes leave them feeling "out of the loop." Before their child came out, they came in. As a result, parents often find themselves behind and may feel confused, overwhelmed, and sometimes scared about what this new information means about their child and future. In an attempt to close the knowledge gap, parents often rely on asking questions but are often met with anger from their children and sometimes feel shut out.
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This group will be an ongoing monthly process group using three expressive arts techniques to further your therapeutic journey: Neurographic Art, Imaginal Journal, and Touchstones. These techniques creatively explore topics or insights discussed in talk therapy and/or Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. Creating art can serve as a non-verbal means of expression, allowing you to externalize and explore your emotions and inner experiences. The act of creation can also help the integration of different thoughts and emotions into a cohesive visual representation. This integration can aid healing by promoting a sense of coherence and understanding of one's experiences.
Hosted by Jacinda Mitchell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in South Pasadena, CA 91030
I am a Biracial Marriage and Family Therapist committed to assisting driven, self-determined women of color to learn how to trust their instincts, balance career goals with personal needs, and improve relationships with loved ones. My work focuses on using women’s strengths to be as successful personally as they are professionally. I believe in using the inner wisdom found within all of us to create a more authentic path toward joy and balance. I am passionate about providing women of color and interracial couples with a therapist who mirrors their world for a chance to be fully understood.
(323) 366-3375 View (323) 366-3375
Adults process the fear associated with Corona Virus and explore healthy way to manage anxiety in a time of uncertainty.
Hosted by Kristen Wheldon
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in South Pasadena, CA 91030
At the core of the human experience are questions. Who am I? Who am I in relevance to others? We live our lives as an expression of that narrative. If you've found yourself struggling to navigate life's challenges, let's work together to ask the hard questions and find ways to improve your quality of life. I work with individuals, couples, and families using evidence-based psychological interventions. Over the years, I have seen my clients break through old and unhealthy patterns to develop new perspectives and confidence for the future.
(714) 276-8440 View (714) 276-8440
Are you an artist/musician/creative who struggles with anxiety and/or depression? I am offering a group to assist you. Some common examples associated with anxiety and depression: Fear of Success Sadness Artist Block Feeling Hopeless Racing Thoughts Irritability Stage Fright Lack of Focus Stagnancy Low Motivation Feeling Not Good Enough "What Ifs" Issues w/Sleep Disorganization... This group will provide you a safe space to connect with others. It will provide you with coping skills, increase your insight and provide you with a new perspective towards yourself and the world around you.
Hosted by Tina Marie Del Rosario
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in South Pasadena, CA 91030
Do you feel like you aren't operating at your full potential? Do you experience thoughts and feelings that interfere with your life balance? Although there are many reasons one seeks therapy, it is often our desire to feel connection, contentment and happiness. We all have unique stories that have shaped us. I would like to work with you to discover all that has led you to your current situation. To guide and assist you in a journey that will allow you to operate from a place of acceptance, compassion, and understanding for self and others.
(323) 772-5604 View (323) 772-5604
Hosted by Joshua Sullivan
Pre-Licensed Professional, ACSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in South Pasadena, CA 91030
(323) 996-2964 View (323) 996-2964
This group is led by one registered drama therapist or a duo team for facilitators and clinicians who want to keep current and explore the real issues of micro-aggression, bias, privilege, and white fragility in the lives of our clients and in our clinical practice. This is an experiential way of working, using drama and expressive therapies, in order to discover our relevant questions and personal truths that will apply toward our practice and lives. These intimate, experiential seminars are comprised of one to three sessions for three hours minimum. Some seminars offer CEs via the NBCC.
Hosted by Myriam Savage, PhD., SoCal Drama Therapy Center
PhD, MA, RDT, BCT
Verified Verified
Group meets in South Pasadena, CA 91030
I am a narrative-trained drama therapist who is person-centered in approach. I facilitate individuals, families, and groups in corporate or educational settings. We will work together to re-author problem saturated life narratives as you explore expressive therapies in sessions as a means toward an embodied, cognitive, safe, creative experience. Restoring the whole person is the goal. My expertise has been on self-identity, foster care, adoption, rehab, adolescence, anxiety, trauma, multiculturalism & social skills. Talk, discovery, and recovery through rapport from a drama therapy and a positive psychology foundation nurture you.
(323) 924-3217 View (323) 924-3217
Group workshop in person, South Pasadena. This is a workshop offering peer support and exploration of a workbook Getting Past Your Break Up, by Susan Elliot. Max, 5 participants. Would like to do this monthly, starting Jan. 2025. If you need to talk more immediately, please feel welcome to call me for a free consult.
Hosted by Sonnet Daymont
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in South Pasadena, CA 91030
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed? Therapy can be helpful for life transitions, treating anxiety, and healing from traumatic experiences. Many of my clients are lawyers, writers, professional artists, stay at home moms, but I also enjoy working with older teenagers, and early professionals. I provide time tested strategies based on successful research (CBT, EMDR, Existential Therapy, Positive Psychology). I am trained in art therapy and as a mindfulness teacher, including certification for Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, MBSR. I can meet with you in-person, or online. I have a small therapy dog present in our office.
(415) 594-5322 View (415) 594-5322
Hosted by Oren Boxer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 513-8210 View (626) 513-8210
This small group of 7-10 people is intended for adults who are trying to find meaning in the wake of a traumatic loss. This loss could be from a death, but it also could be from any kind of traumatic ending which is now causing you to reappraise yourself, your ways of being, or your life.
Hosted by Huntington Behavioral Health
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in South Pasadena, CA 91030
Hello ! Our group ("HBH") is a small private practice comprised of doctoral-level clinicians (i.e., board licensed psychologists) who are broadly trained and capable of working with many types of patients (from young to old), problems, and life issues. We offer a range of services- from brief consultations to depth-oriented psychotherapy, psychological testing, behavioral modification, and play therapy (for children). If you are seeking a psychologist, feel free to contact us to set up an initial visit/consultation. As a courtesy, we will pre-verify any insurance benefits you have prior to your first visit.
(626) 600-2637 View (626) 600-2637
For many transfeminine individuals, moving towards greater authenticity often comes with inner thoughts, feelings, and experiences that can be difficult to navigate alone. Connection and support can ease and also bring joy to this journey. This free, monthly, peer led support gathering will offer a space for such connections to develop. Open to transfeminine women and individuals within the transfeminine spectrum, ages 18 or older. ** This group is currently paused as a result of COVID.**
Hosted by Caroline Carter
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in South Pasadena, CA 91030
Having a transgender or gender nonbinary child is a wonderful gift, but it comes with a unique journey for both child and parent. Support is not only essential, but a gem of the journey! Possibly your child has expressed feeling that they are another gender and you are unsure about what to do next. Maybe your child is already living as their authentic gender, but they are showing signs of insecurity or distress around their body. Or possibly, puberty is approaching, and your child’s doctor has recommended therapy as they prepare for puberty suppression. I seek to provide guidance and support through stretches such as these.
(626) 502-6537 View (626) 502-6537
Hosted by Monica Diane Mayall
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 658-4002 View (626) 658-4002
This six-week group aims to support women who embody the many roles required of them in today's world. This group is for those who identify as women & is open to all ages and backgrounds. The processing of personal information and self-discovery will be intimate, experiential and safe by using drama therapy, expressive arts, and a method of three-dimensional art making, movement with word-smithing that I developed and facilitate called Poem Houses for Self-Care. Most importantly, this group offers you interpersonal as well as intrapersonal moments that aid in personal growth, relaxation, and creativity.
Hosted by Myriam Savage, PhD., SoCal Drama Therapy Center
PhD, MA, RDT, BCT
Verified Verified
Group meets in South Pasadena, CA 91030
I am a narrative-trained drama therapist who is person-centered in approach. I facilitate individuals, families, and groups in corporate or educational settings. We will work together to re-author problem saturated life narratives as you explore expressive therapies in sessions as a means toward an embodied, cognitive, safe, creative experience. Restoring the whole person is the goal. My expertise has been on self-identity, foster care, adoption, rehab, adolescence, anxiety, trauma, multiculturalism & social skills. Talk, discovery, and recovery through rapport from a drama therapy and a positive psychology foundation nurture you.
(323) 924-3217 View (323) 924-3217
"Life Transitions Group" is a 12-week discussion and support group that focuses on amending feelings of frustration and disappointment due to job loss. Build your confidence and balance again with ten peers in a similar situation. Please call for scheduling.
Hosted by Heather R Halpern
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in South Pasadena, CA 91030
In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I have helped more than 5,500 clients in the last 30 years. I am dedicated to helping men, women, couples, children, and families achieve greater well-being and success. I am gentle, focused, and direct in helping people successfully resolve: Signs or Symptoms of Depression or Anxiety, Life stressors such as Family and Work Problems, Grief, Loss, Marital Distress or Divorce, Parenting, Child and Adolescent Issues, Health Related Adjustment Issues, Post Traumatic Stress.
(626) 935-9961 View (626) 935-9961
Join a newly forming, in person writer's block, CBT-based group workshop. This 1 time in person group will be a space to check in on progress with others, complete a writing prompt in a supportive environment, and practice procrastination and mindfulness tools. The group will open and close with learning a procrastination busting technique. Please reach out to me if interested. Would like to do one of these monthly starting Jan 2025.
Hosted by Sonnet Daymont
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in South Pasadena, CA 91030
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed? Therapy can be helpful for life transitions, treating anxiety, and healing from traumatic experiences. Many of my clients are lawyers, writers, professional artists, stay at home moms, but I also enjoy working with older teenagers, and early professionals. I provide time tested strategies based on successful research (CBT, EMDR, Existential Therapy, Positive Psychology). I am trained in art therapy and as a mindfulness teacher, including certification for Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, MBSR. I can meet with you in-person, or online. I have a small therapy dog present in our office.
(415) 594-5322 View (415) 594-5322
July 2023- Join us for five fun-filled days of indoor and outdoor games, art projects, and education. Summer will be a blast, as you get creative and make new friends, while also learning important skills for growing up! Get Social! Enjoy a week of connecting and developing friendships with others on a similar gender journey. Get Creative! Unicorn cookie backoff, t-shirt decorating, bedazzling pride pots! Get Confident! Build confidence through activities focused on self-awareness and self-esteem. Get Empowered! Strengthen your emotional resilience, body positivity, and authentic self.
Hosted by Caroline Carter
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in South Pasadena, CA 91030
Having a transgender or gender nonbinary child is a wonderful gift, but it comes with a unique journey for both child and parent. Support is not only essential, but a gem of the journey! Possibly your child has expressed feeling that they are another gender and you are unsure about what to do next. Maybe your child is already living as their authentic gender, but they are showing signs of insecurity or distress around their body. Or possibly, puberty is approaching, and your child’s doctor has recommended therapy as they prepare for puberty suppression. I seek to provide guidance and support through stretches such as these.
(626) 502-6537 View (626) 502-6537
Hosted by Oren Boxer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 513-8210 View (626) 513-8210
Six-week groups are for adolescent young women (ages 13-15) (ages 16-18). Groups meet weekly for 2 1/2 hours focusing on self-expression and identity during this developmental stage of individuation. Young women who are shy, outgoing or who may have social anxiety, developmental, emotional challenges are all welcome. All levels of artistry & backgrounds are welcome. This is an experiential, creative way of working with dramatic arts. Original writing and performance at each person's comfort level are nurtured. This is a fun supportive group. Designing a small girls' workshop in your community, while meeting your timeline and needs is possible.
Hosted by Myriam Savage, PhD., SoCal Drama Therapy Center
PhD, MA, RDT, BCT
Verified Verified
Group meets in South Pasadena, CA 91030
I am a narrative-trained drama therapist who is person-centered in approach. I facilitate individuals, families, and groups in corporate or educational settings. We will work together to re-author problem saturated life narratives as you explore expressive therapies in sessions as a means toward an embodied, cognitive, safe, creative experience. Restoring the whole person is the goal. My expertise has been on self-identity, foster care, adoption, rehab, adolescence, anxiety, trauma, multiculturalism & social skills. Talk, discovery, and recovery through rapport from a drama therapy and a positive psychology foundation nurture you.
(323) 924-3217 View (323) 924-3217
Unicorn Day Camp is a summer program for transgender and gender nonbinary kids ages 6 to 10. It’s four exciting days of arts, crafts, games, and lots of unicorn magic. Learn more at Gendercamps.com
Hosted by Caroline Carter
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in South Pasadena, CA 91030
Having a transgender or gender nonbinary child is a wonderful gift, but it comes with a unique journey for both child and parent. Support is not only essential, but a gem of the journey! Possibly your child has expressed feeling that they are another gender and you are unsure about what to do next. Maybe your child is already living as their authentic gender, but they are showing signs of insecurity or distress around their body. Or possibly, puberty is approaching, and your child’s doctor has recommended therapy as they prepare for puberty suppression. I seek to provide guidance and support through stretches such as these.
(626) 502-6537 View (626) 502-6537
This weekly group is designed to provide a safe and supportive space for women to empower one another in creating healthy sexual and intimate relationships. Some of the issues addressed are: Unsatisfying relationships Body image concerns Sexuality pre and post natal History of intense relationships that are volatile and difficult to sustain. Feeling disconnected, shut down or distant from those closest to you. Tendency to choose or attract unavailable or abusive partners. Lack of information about healthy sexuality. Pattern of taking care of others while neglecting your own personal needs. Shame and guilt around sexual behaviors. Not currently running group.
Hosted by Magen Todd
Psychologist, MA, PhD, CSAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in South Pasadena, CA 91030
(747) 281-3969 View (747) 281-3969
This weekly group is designed to provide a safe and supportive space for men focused on sexual recovery and growth. This process group aims to improve members' self-esteem, integrity, and communication skills. Some of the issues addressed are: Sexual Compulsions / Avoidance Consequences & Unmanageability Truth-telling / Integrity Trauma / Grief Boundaries Taking Responsibility Healthy Sexuality / Relationships Assertiveness Skills Self-care. Not currently running group, ask to be put on waitlist.
Hosted by Magen Todd
Psychologist, MA, PhD, CSAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in South Pasadena, CA 91030
(747) 281-3969 View (747) 281-3969
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How can I find a support group in South Pasadena?

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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.

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.