Marriage can survive and even improve after one or both partners have engaged in an affair but the percentage of success is low. When both partners want to save the marriage because of children, love and regret, this group helps with rebuilding trust, growing beyond naivete, and emotional/physical intimacy.
Hosted by Counseling Adults, Children & Couples
Psychologist, PsyD, MAMFCT, CHYP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Torrance, CA 90503
Some Adults, Teens and Children in our community face issues of stress, fear of underachieving, depression, body-image concerns, eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia or over-eating), relationship traumas (affairs, divorce, abuse, child custody battles), addictions.
Dr. Carol Francis provides psychotherapy for children, teens, parents, individuals & couples. Different personalities & different situations necessitate unique, individualized approaches, not cookie-cutter techniques. Dr. Carol Francis authored 8 books, multiple articles & textbook chapters and appears on many national television & radio shows (since 1979). DrCarolFrancis.com, RelationshipSatisfactionNow.com, 310-543-1824.
Thriving with Chronic Kidney Disease is a support group created to help you develop effective coping strategies that promote emotional, mental, and physical well-being. In this group, you will learn to define your "new normal," take ownership of your care by gaining a deeper understanding of kidney disease, and strengthen relationships with your partner or boost your confidence in dating.
Hosted by Dr. Angela Leniece Body
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Torrance, CA 90501
I specialize in supporting adults through life transitions, adjustment disorders, chronic illness, aging-related concerns, and emotional wellness challenges.
I specialize in supporting adults facing depression, anxiety, grief, loss, and adjustment disorders, as well as those navigating health challenges. Additionally, I offer dedicated counseling services and educational support groups for caregivers, who are often overlooked but play a crucial role in the well-being of their loved ones.
Your power to create major changes in your life can be tapped into by a series of techniques and realizations that have been proven, over and over again, to alter people's lives quite dynamically and significantly. These are taught in this group. Please call 310-543-1824
Hosted by Carol Ann Francis
Psychologist, PsyD, MA, MFTT, CHT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Torrance, CA 90503
Individuals, couples, children or adults, who are not satisfied with how their life is progressing due to stressors, anxieties, depression, rough circumstances, major transitions, stubborn habits, or simply not knowing how to improve relationships, careers or personal successes find the many approaches I use very exciting & helpful.
Relief from anxiety, depression, fears or angers gives you room to live your life fully. Self-improvement (your mind, body, self-esteem, capacity for satisfying/exciting relationships and powerful career advances) can move you leaps and bounds toward a richer, lively life. Eliminating habits (smoking, over-eating, lack of exercise, substances, etc) frees you to be you. Creating new paths after divorce, death, traumatic disruptions, leads toward a self-directed future. Through many different therapeutic approaches--well researched and tested-- you can attain your goals & dreams for your fuller, peaceful life. www.drcarolfrancis.com or call 310-543-1824.
Better Parenting Better Divorce is a parenting class designed for high conflict parents. We teach divorced or separated parents how to better communicate and focus on their children instead of the anger and hurt that comes with divorce.
This 6 week class meets the requirements of the the
Los Angeles Superior Court but you don't have to be court ordered to attend. Maybe you just want to be the best parent you can be.
Call me at 310-373-7994, and I'll explain.
Hosted by Vi Ballard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Torrance, CA 90503
Remember, the experiences we had in childhood impact who we become as adults.
I have many years experience working with families in distress. I have taught Mommy and me classes as well as high conflict classes for those going through a divorce.I love working with children and teens.
This is class is for separating and divorcing parents to help them go through the trauma of a separation/divorce without harming their children.
Hosted by Vi Ballard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Torrance, CA 90503
Remember, the experiences we had in childhood impact who we become as adults.
I have many years experience working with families in distress. I have taught Mommy and me classes as well as high conflict classes for those going through a divorce.I love working with children and teens.
Weight Loss through Group Hypnotherapy, Group Exercises, Group Food Fun, Group Mindfulness Work and Group Therapy can dynamically support your successful body-sculpting changes. Body-Sculpting.com can provide you some information about how this dynamic, multi-faceted approach will work for you.
Hosted by Carol Ann Francis
Psychologist, PsyD, MA, MFTT, CHT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Torrance, CA 90503
Individuals, couples, children or adults, who are not satisfied with how their life is progressing due to stressors, anxieties, depression, rough circumstances, major transitions, stubborn habits, or simply not knowing how to improve relationships, careers or personal successes find the many approaches I use very exciting & helpful.
Relief from anxiety, depression, fears or angers gives you room to live your life fully. Self-improvement (your mind, body, self-esteem, capacity for satisfying/exciting relationships and powerful career advances) can move you leaps and bounds toward a richer, lively life. Eliminating habits (smoking, over-eating, lack of exercise, substances, etc) frees you to be you. Creating new paths after divorce, death, traumatic disruptions, leads toward a self-directed future. Through many different therapeutic approaches--well researched and tested-- you can attain your goals & dreams for your fuller, peaceful life. www.drcarolfrancis.com or call 310-543-1824.
Groups runs for 6 weeks. The goal of this group is to provide practical, down-to-earth methods to give parents and caregivers the know-how they need to have a less stressful and far more rewarding relationship with children of all ages (from toddlers to teens). Learn how to: Engage your child's willing cooperation- Deal with your child's negative feelings-frustration, disappointment, anger-Express your anger without being hurtful-Set firm limits and still maintain goodwill-Use alternatives to punishment that promote self-discipline-Encourage positive relationships between your children-Resolve family conflicts peacefully
Hosted by February Johnson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Torrance, CA 90505
I have extensive experience helping children, adolescents, and adults; and am not afraid to get in the arena with you as we work through what is causing pain!
As with any relationship, therapy works best when there is trust, mutual respect, and a sense of connection. I have an encouraging personality, and a genuine desire to help you meet your therapy goals. In addition to my general practice with Children, Adolescents, and Adults; I understand military life and culture.
Divorcing women need to be savvy, financially aware, legal alert, emotionally supported and strengthened, familiar with the process of courts, lawyers, child custody issues, support and a myriad of other concerns. This support group has professionals from all fields of finance, law, psychology, real estate experts etc. to help you walk this awkward and painful path as successfully as possible. Dr. Carol Francis has more than 32 years as a psychologist, child therapist, and marriage, family therapist to help you be your best self during this worse life event.
Hosted by Carol Ann Francis
Psychologist, PsyD, MA, MFTT, CHT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Torrance, CA 90503
Individuals, couples, children or adults, who are not satisfied with how their life is progressing due to stressors, anxieties, depression, rough circumstances, major transitions, stubborn habits, or simply not knowing how to improve relationships, careers or personal successes find the many approaches I use very exciting & helpful.
Relief from anxiety, depression, fears or angers gives you room to live your life fully. Self-improvement (your mind, body, self-esteem, capacity for satisfying/exciting relationships and powerful career advances) can move you leaps and bounds toward a richer, lively life. Eliminating habits (smoking, over-eating, lack of exercise, substances, etc) frees you to be you. Creating new paths after divorce, death, traumatic disruptions, leads toward a self-directed future. Through many different therapeutic approaches--well researched and tested-- you can attain your goals & dreams for your fuller, peaceful life. www.drcarolfrancis.com or call 310-543-1824.
From ages 30-60, women face so many physical, emotional, family and career changes which are befuddling and overwhelming. Fortunately, women vitally benefit from processing and talking. Often such therapeutic exchanges reduce stress, anxiety, depression, feelings of worthlessness, confusion about hormonal changes, relationship dissatisfactions, parenting worries, divorce recovery distress, and puzzling identity changes. This group provides the confidential, private environment and psychotherapeutic assistance which helps women optimize their next decisions and future endeavors.
Hosted by Counseling Adults, Children & Couples
Psychologist, PsyD, MAMFCT, CHYP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Torrance, CA 90503
Some Adults, Teens and Children in our community face issues of stress, fear of underachieving, depression, body-image concerns, eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia or over-eating), relationship traumas (affairs, divorce, abuse, child custody battles), addictions.
Dr. Carol Francis provides psychotherapy for children, teens, parents, individuals & couples. Different personalities & different situations necessitate unique, individualized approaches, not cookie-cutter techniques. Dr. Carol Francis authored 8 books, multiple articles & textbook chapters and appears on many national television & radio shows (since 1979). DrCarolFrancis.com, RelationshipSatisfactionNow.com, 310-543-1824.
If you are a new Mom I know how the major change of having a child can impact your life. Joining a group with other new Moms can be a wonderful support. Or, If you suspect you have postpartum depression please call me and let's discuss your specific situation. I had PPD my self so I fully understand. You may bring your newborn to our meeting. I look forward to hearing from you.
Hosted by Vi Ballard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Torrance, CA 90503
Remember, the experiences we had in childhood impact who we become as adults.
I have many years experience working with families in distress. I have taught Mommy and me classes as well as high conflict classes for those going through a divorce.I love working with children and teens.
Integrative Recovery we explore how the mind, body, and spirit integrate making a whole person. We address the whole person in the recovery process and practice mindfulness as a means for self-exploration.
Hosted by Robert Christopher Travis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Torrance, CA 90505
Empowering and supporting my clients to become the best version of themselves is my greatest joy. I believe that anyone could benefit from the support and encouragement of a trained therapist from time to time. I have experience working with clients living with all types of addiction, anxiety, depression, Bipolar disorders, and thought disorders. If you are feeling stuck, not sure about your goals, or not sure how to move forward, I can help. I work from a strengths based perspective. My clients find working with me encouraging and impactful.
Women's group addressing issues that women encounter in later adulthood, divorce, empty nest, menopause
Hosted by Kathleen Laub, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Torrance, CA 90505
Losing the ability to communicate with our children and/or significant other can be challenging. I offer tools and techniques to be able to increase the closeness and communication needed for nuturing and loving relationships.
My support groups offer a relaxed and safe environment to openly discuss concerns about caring for someone who is experiencing memory loss. We know that living with dementia, Alzheimer’s, or other cognitive disorders can be challenging and can bring many concerns, including if/how the disorder may evolve, what safety measures need to be taken, and understanding how new interaction dynamics may develop. You are not alone! Come and recharge your batteries, get support, guidance, and share at our no-judgement Support Group. All groups are a community service and free of charge. lauren@familyconnectcare.com for ZOOM link
Hosted by Family Connect Care (Cognitive/Alzheimer\'s Care)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LM
Verified Verified
Group meets in Torrance, CA 90503
My client's issues range from early stages of dementia/ Alzheimer's, brain injury, traumatic brain injury, and all cognitive issues. Their needs are to navigate their impairment through my specialized expertise and to involve the family (if such a unit exists). My clients want to live a good quality of life in the midst of their impairment which they can do as my clients/patients .
As a group we learn the mental skills that are scientifically proven to increase performance. Here, sport performance, tactical performance, performing art, and business performance can benefit from this specialized training. Topics may include but are not limited to: arousal control, goal setting, imagery, self-talk, attention and mental focus, burn-out and over-training, along with peak performance consciousness.
Hosted by Steven R Berry
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Torrance, CA 90505
Would you like to increase the quality of your life via mental health or improved performance?! Or perhaps improvement in the quality of familial matters and/or relationships is something you are seeking? Maybe you simply want to work on experiencing your potential as reality? All of these goals and needs truly are meaningful and may even occur in combinations. I am here to help out.
Addictions if untreated have the same traits: secrets, ritualistic behavior, obcessions of the mind followed by cravings and compulsive acting out then the shame kicks in and we say, "I'll never do that again and (2) weeks later we are left demoralized as we find ourselves doing it again often with catastrophic results. The group explores the science of addiction and how to gain the tools to stop the behavior. The group will begin Oct 01, 2021 and a phone interview to assess for suitability will be required. No more than 10 members per group session.
Hosted by Derek Scott Hoxby, LMFT, CADC-II, SEP
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CADC-II, SEP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Torrance, CA 90505
I have a specialization working with couples, families and individuals; as well as substance abuse/chemical dependency and addiction treatment (porn, sex & gambling). In many cases the depressed and anxious client is self medicating in some way to alter underlying feelings of depression, anxiety and intimacy/attachment issues. I use Somatic Experiencing, a very effective treatment for trauma/PTSD symptoms, helping the body and mind regulate itself. Clients in relationships with loved ones addicted or abusing substances can benefit from therapy to learn how to take care of themselves so as to identify when they’re enabling.
This is a group for individuals with high daily stress, and problems falling and staying asleep. Goals: 1) Understand and change mindset, thoughts and behaviors that don't let you fall asleep 2) Acquire new lifestyle behaviors that improve sleep 3) Control stress and anxiety during the day. 4). Relax and prepare for sounder sleep. 5) know what to do when you wake up in the middle of the night. MInd/body approach. Based on CBT-I, Sounder Sleep Systems and Integrative Body Psychotherapy. Individual initial consultation is required for group enrollment. Dates: TBD, please contact: corina@passionforhealing.com
Hosted by Corina Gheorghiu
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, DDS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Torrance, CA 90505
Are you tired of the struggle to create and maintain fulfilling relationships within yourself and with others? Do you feel different after the pandemic? Through anxiety & energy management, individual psychotherapy and inter-generational life coaching & parenting, focused on a highly tailored approach of integrating mind and heart, body and soul, you will get to the root of your problems and become confident in your ability to change and heal. You can acquire peace, even in the midst of turmoil. You can start to fulfill the innate desire for love in all your relationships, with your self and others, with the world and its Creator.
Intensive Outpatient Treatment for substance use disorders for adult
Hosted by Twin Town Treatment Centers - Torrance
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Torrance, CA 90503
Twin Town provides intensive outpatient and day treatment for substance misuse disorders in adulthood and adolescence. Therapeutic gains, insights and practices are immediately translated into each persons life. The benefits of Twin Town Treatment include accessible and affordable care which is covered IN-NETWORK by HMO's and other managed insurance plans. No-interest self-payment plans are available in the absence of insurance coverage. Community providers- therapists, doctors, employee assistance counselors, etc.- are involved and coordinated with the treatment team. Existing therapeutic alliances are supported and protected. Intensive outpatient and continuing care extends over five months.
Past Life explorations via hypnotherapy have been proven to be helpful for remedies or improvements in anxieties, psychosomatic physical complications, panic, confusions, depression, stuckness, by Dr. Friedman-Riviera. 6-8 solid explorations have a significant impact on a person's stability, happiness, hope, optimism, death fears, and peace of mind.
Hosted by Dr. Carol Francis & Associates
Psychologist, PsyD, MA, CHT, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Torrance, CA 90503
Stressed, unhappy, unfocused, unmotivated? A distant, angry relationship that was loving, romantic, or safe? Wish to improve your ability to focus, relax, not worry? Considering changes in your career, relationship? Confused by your marriage, by being new parents or by your child or teenager? Want to stop smoking with hypnosis? Wish you could like yourself, feel attractive, smart, energetic & successful? Feel stuck, blocked, uncertain, discouraged? Afraid of public speaking or socializing at work? Suffer awful abuse? Have you and your partner been fighting? Need to learn to solve problems in your team?
This 14 week group is designed for adults who experience significant discomfort, and avoidance when they encounter social situations. This anxiety and avoidance can cause distress and impact one's quality of life. The social anxiety exposure group provides treatment, using principles of exposure therapy (which is the most effective treatment for this condition), to reduce one's social anxiety significantly.
My specialties include treatment for: mood and anxiety disorders, emotion dysregulation, substance abuse, ADHD, trichotillomania, body dysmorphic disorder, hoarding, women's health issues, relationship issues, asperger's disorder, and avoidant, perfectionistic, and dependent personality styles. I practice using empirically-supported treatments drawing heavily from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy. I treat individuals of all ages.
