Support Groups in Thousand Oaks, CA

Tipping The Scales (see my website for more info)
Being a support for an eating disordered individual is not easy! As you watch your child's emotions, eating habits and behaviors spiral out of control, you may have no idea how to help! Does it feel like everything you say ...
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Group meets in Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
Being a support for an eating disordered individual is not easy! As you watch your child's emotions, eating habits and behaviors spiral out of control, you may have no idea how to help! Does it feel like everything you say ...
(805) 824-4428 View (805) 824-4428
Becoming Mother: An Evidence-Based Therapy Group
Becoming a mother is a life changing experience. It can often be filled with joy and wonder, but can also include anxiety and sadness. Take steps toward postpartum wellness and become a part of a community of women who understand ...
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Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Group meets in Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Becoming a mother is a life changing experience. It can often be filled with joy and wonder, but can also include anxiety and sadness. Take steps toward postpartum wellness and become a part of a community of women who understand ...
(818) 616-8121 View (818) 616-8121
Weekly Parent Support Group
Parenting is challenging. Ever ask, Where are the instructions? What should I do? Or, how do I know what I'm doing is right? You are certainly not alone! This virtual weekly parent support group is for parents of children of ...
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Hosted by Sandy McGlynn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Group meets in Thousand Oaks, CA 91358
Parenting is challenging. Ever ask, Where are the instructions? What should I do? Or, how do I know what I'm doing is right? You are certainly not alone! This virtual weekly parent support group is for parents of children of ...
(805) 301-9612 View (805) 301-9612
Kinders Mindfulness & Social Skills Group
TBD
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Hosted by Candice Sosa (Christensen)
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS
Verified
Group meets in Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
TBD
(805) 243-2652 View (805) 243-2652
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group
Free support group sponsored by Hospice of the Conejo to help support those suffering this difficult loss. Working through this grief with others who understand your emotions can serve as a beginning to healing. Couples and individuals welcomed. Frequent issues ...
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Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Group meets in Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Free support group sponsored by Hospice of the Conejo to help support those suffering this difficult loss. Working through this grief with others who understand your emotions can serve as a beginning to healing. Couples and individuals welcomed. Frequent issues ...
(805) 351-4871 View (805) 351-4871
Infertility Group Resolve
Are you having difficulty building your family? You are not alone. Come join other women on the same journey led by Sara Rector MFT infertility expert with personal and professional expertise with access to other experts in the field of ...
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
Group meets in Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Are you having difficulty building your family? You are not alone. Come join other women on the same journey led by Sara Rector MFT infertility expert with personal and professional expertise with access to other experts in the field of ...
(805) 322-8458 View (805) 322-8458
ProWellness Academy
We work to treat all modalities of need in the area of mental wellness and addiction or both. Family sessions are available
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Hosted by ProWellness Academy
PsyD, pd23205
Verified
Group meets in Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
We work to treat all modalities of need in the area of mental wellness and addiction or both. Family sessions are available
(805) 429-6049 View (805) 429-6049
Male Sexuality: For Men Only
Weekly counseling support group for men dealing with sexual temptations, pornography, addiction, or exhibitionism issues. Call to set up initial admission evaluation. Upon admission, group meeting date/time will be shared.
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Hosted by Isabel Bernal-Ward, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Group meets in Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Weekly counseling support group for men dealing with sexual temptations, pornography, addiction, or exhibitionism issues. Call to set up initial admission evaluation. Upon admission, group meeting date/time will be shared.
(805) 312-7263 View (805) 312-7263
Avoiding Reactivity (Fatherhood Course)
Do you want to be a calmer, less reactive & more present parent? Are you tired of constantly feeling overwhelmed and reacting impulsively to your children's behavior? Do you wish you could be a more patient and composed father, fostering ...
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Hosted by Vanessa Romero
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Group meets in Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Do you want to be a calmer, less reactive & more present parent? Are you tired of constantly feeling overwhelmed and reacting impulsively to your children's behavior? Do you wish you could be a more patient and composed father, fostering ...
(805) 549-4873 View (805) 549-4873
Roll to Revive
Roll to Revive is a mental health group that utilizes role playing games (similar to Dungeons and Dragons) to build social skills and foster peer relationships. Sessions will focus on different aspects of mental health or specific social skills. For ...
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Hosted by Philip Kufek
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Group meets in Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Roll to Revive is a mental health group that utilizes role playing games (similar to Dungeons and Dragons) to build social skills and foster peer relationships. Sessions will focus on different aspects of mental health or specific social skills. For ...
(805) 243-2149 View (805) 243-2149
Coed Adult Process Group
I currently lead a process group for adults (ranging in age from 40-70) offering weekly support and an opportunity to process a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, life transitions and loss. This group is ongoing and full at the ...
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Group meets in Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
I currently lead a process group for adults (ranging in age from 40-70) offering weekly support and an opportunity to process a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, life transitions and loss. This group is ongoing and full at the ...
(818) 423-4968 View (818) 423-4968
Pregnancy/ New Moms group
Are you pregnant or are you a new mom? Come share the joys, trials and tribulations of being pregnant or being a new mother. Group is open to women in their second trimester of pregnancy up to mothers of lap ...
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Hosted by Sara Rector
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
Group meets in Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Are you pregnant or are you a new mom? Come share the joys, trials and tribulations of being pregnant or being a new mother. Group is open to women in their second trimester of pregnancy up to mothers of lap ...
(805) 322-8458 View (805) 322-8458
Connection, Mental Health & the Pandemic-Preteens
TBD
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Hosted by Candice Sosa (Christensen)
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS
Verified
Group meets in Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
TBD
(805) 243-2652 View (805) 243-2652
Self Compassion Skills Training Group
This group is for people interested in developing Self Compassion skills.
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Hosted by Cindy Levy - Online Therapy Available
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Group meets in Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
This group is for people interested in developing Self Compassion skills.
(747) 229-0874 View (747) 229-0874
Woman's Group
This group is for adult women who want therapeutic support group led by professional counselor. Focus is sexual wholeness and wellness, physical health, relationships, Creating a safe environment where women can receive support, understanding, and feedback. Call for indiv initial ...
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Hosted by Isabel Bernal-Ward, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Group meets in Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
This group is for adult women who want therapeutic support group led by professional counselor. Focus is sexual wholeness and wellness, physical health, relationships, Creating a safe environment where women can receive support, understanding, and feedback. Call for indiv initial ...
(805) 312-7263 View (805) 312-7263
You Are Not Crazy- Relationships
What is wrong with me!?" " Am I Crazy?!" Do you question or doubt yourself? Are you constantly walking on egg shells? Do you analyze every question or thought before voicing it to your partner? Does your partner hurt your ...
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Hosted by Brittney Henderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Group meets in Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
What is wrong with me!?" " Am I Crazy?!" Do you question or doubt yourself? Are you constantly walking on egg shells? Do you analyze every question or thought before voicing it to your partner? Does your partner hurt your ...
(424) 344-5722 View (424) 344-5722
Social Skills Ages 5-7 using drama & art
Kids have really struggled with socialization over the last couple of years due to COVID. Especially this age group who may or may not have had group socialization such as preschool. This group will be using drama and mixed media ...
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Hosted by Norine Vander Hooven
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Group meets in Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Kids have really struggled with socialization over the last couple of years due to COVID. Especially this age group who may or may not have had group socialization such as preschool. This group will be using drama and mixed media ...
(805) 716-6384 View (805) 716-6384
Couples Retreat using Equine Therapy
Come out to the ranch for this unique, equine assisted growth and learning retreat. These couples retreats are designed to increase self understanding and connection with your partner. Find out how horses help us learn about ourselves and each other. ...
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Hosted by Lorraine Rose
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Group meets in Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
Come out to the ranch for this unique, equine assisted growth and learning retreat. These couples retreats are designed to increase self understanding and connection with your partner. Find out how horses help us learn about ourselves and each other. ...
(310) 773-4670 View (310) 773-4670
Parenting Tool Box - A free one hour workshop!
Please call to arrange a free and fun one hour parenting workhsop. You will walk away with new parenting tools to fill your tool box with. These workshops are available to groups of friends, schools, mom's groups and other organizations.
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Hosted by Jennifer Mundy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Group meets in Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Please call to arrange a free and fun one hour parenting workhsop. You will walk away with new parenting tools to fill your tool box with. These workshops are available to groups of friends, schools, mom's groups and other organizations.
(805) 360-5773 View (805) 360-5773
Creative Spiritual Unity
Creativity, meditation, guided imagery, with prayer to release Healing, Blessings, Gifting, Love, and Unity.
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Hosted by Creative Family Therapy, Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Group meets in Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Creativity, meditation, guided imagery, with prayer to release Healing, Blessings, Gifting, Love, and Unity.
(805) 301-5227 View (805) 301-5227

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