Group addresses the unique needs of middle-school girls and through: art, journaling, and processing with peers. Issues addressed will include: Self-image, expoloring thoughts, hopes, & dreams, the importance of establishing healthy friendships and recognizing areas in friendship which require boundaries, leadership skills, and managing emotions. This group will use a Biblical perspective and welcomes all girls. This group runs for 6 weeks with an introduction session a parent/guardian is required to attend. Please email for further details. Please inquire for Group fee; fee is minimal and is set on a sliding scale basis.
Client's often first come to see me when encountering struggles with depression, anxiety, and/or relationship problems. 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! It is my goal to come alongside you as we loosen the strongholds that keep you from experiencing seasons of wholehearted joy and peace once again!
The group will be run by elementary, Betty McGann, and therapist, Kevin Niehaus, LPCC. Groups will focus on helping parents provide mindful and gentle parenting techniques to their parenting practices. ? ? Now enrolling clients for the 10-group series? $30 per group/$300 for the series? Self –pay/Insurance (Optum, UHC, Cigna, Anthem, BCBS) ? Email kniehaus@beachcitiesmg.org to enroll or with questions ? ?
Hosted by Kevin Niehaus
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PsyD, LPCC, MBA
Group meets in Torrance, CA 90505
In my practice I tend to work with clients, ages 4 - 85+, dealing with anything from anxiety, depression, trauma, career, social issues, and other things causing turbulence in their life. Also, I work with individuals, couples, and families on how they can best function in the world. Depending on the client's needs I work with them to create a customized treatment plan best for their needs. I am also a collaborative therapist that wants the client to have an active voice in their journey. Therapy is different for each individual and I value helping the client pursue the change they are seeking.
Children have difficulty with social skills for different reasons. Some children appear as they don't want friends but really, they do not have the necessary skills to engage in the process. Some children have friends but for some reason the relationships do not last or end in conflict. Others want friends but are riddled with anxiety/low self-esteem. This group assists in identifying and developing key social skills including but not limited to body language, conversation starters, reading between the lines, eye contact, knowing when/what to share, jumping into conversations and building self confidence in social situations.
Hosted by Sharon Carrigg Bailey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, MFT, LEP
Group meets in Torrance, CA 90503
With 32 years of working with individuals and families, I specialize in helping people make changes/progress with depression, anxiety, marital discord, parenting, and other life challenges. As a therapist, I take a nonjudgemental approach in helping people take control of their lives. Some things to ask yourself: Are you dealing with anxiety, depression, or another life challenge? Does your child/adolescent need assistance in expressing feelings? Does your child/adolescent push the limits? Have you and your spouse grown apart? Becoming stronger as an individual/family and strengthening boundaries and roles are my number one goals.
A support group for our transgender community adolescent members and their families ? ? Groups will occur weekly $30 per group? Self –pay/Insurance (Optum, UHC, Cigna, Anthem, BCBS) ? Email kniehaus@beachcitiesmg.org to enroll or with questions ? ?
Hosted by Kevin Niehaus
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PsyD, LPCC, MBA
Group meets in Torrance, CA 90505
In my practice I tend to work with clients, ages 4 - 85+, dealing with anything from anxiety, depression, trauma, career, social issues, and other things causing turbulence in their life. Also, I work with individuals, couples, and families on how they can best function in the world. Depending on the client's needs I work with them to create a customized treatment plan best for their needs. I am also a collaborative therapist that wants the client to have an active voice in their journey. Therapy is different for each individual and I value helping the client pursue the change they are seeking.
Seeking adolescents in 7th-12th grades having trouble socially connecting to peers and/or sustaining quality friendships. This is a 14 week, skills based program and led by certified PEERS instructors. Teen groups have a behavior coach. Parents/caregivers will learn how to support their teen in their own weekly virtual group. We screen teens to ensure a good fit, considering the teen's age, development, and motivation. More details at www.novi-minds.com
Hosted by Stefanie Rushatakankovit
Licensed Educational Psychologist, LEP, NCSP, BCBA
Group meets in Torrance, CA 90503
If your child or teen is having trouble with school, learning, big emotions, getting along with others, or behavior, I'll help them understand their own brains & bodies and build the skills for emotional growth, independence, and healthy relationships. If you have tried reading books, listening to podcasts, watching videos, and are STILL feeling frustrated or helpless, I work with you to help discover why your child is struggling, collaborate on a plan, and guide and support you to make positive, concrete changes.
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This group is for students who struggle to start and maintain conversations, read social cues (body language, tone, facial expressions), stay on topic, understand others’ perspectives, and make & keep friends. Group members will be able to see social skills modeled and practice skills in a supportive environment. They will learn to identify different emotions and perspectives in others, feel confident to join a group and start a conversation, stay on topic, stand up for themselves, and make some new friends! This group is appropriate for 5th/6th graders who may have a diagnosis of ADHD and/or Autism, level 1.
I offer groups for older children (10-13 years), teens (14-18 years) and young adults (19-30 years) experiencing anxiety, difficulty with peer relationships, depression, and/or life stressors.
Hello! I work with adolescents and young adults to help them go from isolation, sadness, excessive worry and difficulty managing life/family stress to feeling more confident, happier, able to manage school/life, hanging out with friends on the weekends, and deeper relationships with family. I love working with people who feel like they just don't fit in and helping them to find that confidence to be themselves. For my clients who have flashbacks, difficulty sleeping, or panic attacks, I help them experience quick relief from those negative images or sensations. I love working collaboratively with my clients towards their goals.
This group is for junior high students who struggle to make and keep friends. It’s for those who worry about judgement from their peers and avoid birthday parties and hang outs with friends. They might worry that they don’t know how to start a conversation or keep it going, so they sit quietly on the side. Participants will learn social skills, assertiveness skills, as well as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) strategies to argue with anxious thoughts. They will practice these skills in a safe environment, utilizing healthy coping strategies.
I offer groups for older children (10-13 years), teens (14-18 years) and young adults (19-30 years) experiencing anxiety, difficulty with peer relationships, depression, and/or life stressors.
Hello! I work with adolescents and young adults to help them go from isolation, sadness, excessive worry and difficulty managing life/family stress to feeling more confident, happier, able to manage school/life, hanging out with friends on the weekends, and deeper relationships with family. I love working with people who feel like they just don't fit in and helping them to find that confidence to be themselves. For my clients who have flashbacks, difficulty sleeping, or panic attacks, I help them experience quick relief from those negative images or sensations. I love working collaboratively with my clients towards their goals.
Join the Clubhouse! SCC's Social Skills Empowerment classes designed to help your child develop, practice and polish his or her social skills. Once registered, a full schedule of class topics, dates and class policies will be provided. Classes can be started at any time.
Hosted by Social Coaching Club, Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Group meets in Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Our 8 Core Social Skills Model focuses on: effective communication, emotional management (stress, anger, and loss), peer relationships (bullying, friendship-building), problem-solving, alternative conflict resolution, etiquette and civility and self-mastery.
Social Coaching Club, Inc. is a full-service Social Skills Development Center offering social skills coaching and/or therapeutic services depending on the clients' needs. We work with children, adolescents, parents, families and individual adults to assess specific needs and to tailor services to best meet those needs.
This group is for high school students to work on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors related to school, peer, and family stressors. Clients will also work to build coping skills in order to manage symptoms of anxiety and depression, as well as work to increase self-esteem and confidence. The group meets for 60 minutes/week for 8 weeks. The cost is $75 per session and must commit to the 8 weeks.
I offer groups for older children (10-13 years), teens (14-18 years) and young adults (19-30 years) experiencing anxiety, difficulty with peer relationships, depression, and/or life stressors.
Hello! I work with adolescents and young adults to help them go from isolation, sadness, excessive worry and difficulty managing life/family stress to feeling more confident, happier, able to manage school/life, hanging out with friends on the weekends, and deeper relationships with family. I love working with people who feel like they just don't fit in and helping them to find that confidence to be themselves. For my clients who have flashbacks, difficulty sleeping, or panic attacks, I help them experience quick relief from those negative images or sensations. I love working collaboratively with my clients towards their goals.
($30 per group) The April Center for Anxiety Attack Management offers low-fee weekly groups focused on support and the reduction of your anxiety by teaching strategies while encouraging your practice of cognitive/behavioral techniques. Our group benefits: 1.) You will learn and practice skills that reduce anxiety. 2.) You will practice developing less fearful connections with others. 3.) You will see that you are not alone in dealing with anxiety. 4.) You will obtain valuable peer support and encouragement. In order to create a safe environment, each group is limited to a maximum of 8 people.
Hosted by The April Center for Anxiety Attack Management
Psychologist, PhD
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90048
We are committed to helping you remove the destructive barriers of anxiety, so that you may lead a calmer, healthier, happier life. Our services treat anxiety-related symptoms, such as:
Panic Attacks,
Fear of "going crazy" "dying" or "losing control",
Fear of being trapped in places you can't quickly escape,
Fear of embarrassment,
Extreme Shyness/Social Anxiety,
Specific phobias, such as driving anxiety, fear of vomiting (emetophobia), agoraphobia, fear of flying
OCD,
Unwanted and repetitive thoughts,
Excessive Worry/Generalized Anxiety,
Post-Traumatic Stress,
Relationship anxiety,
Dating anxiety,
Life change anxiety, and
Life Stress (family, work, etc.)
The "Guys' Group" is for teenage boys struggling with social anxiety and self-confidence.
Teenagers are not always too keen on just opening up and exploring their inner psyches. So instead of sitting around and pressuring these guys into self disclosure, I offer fun activities for them to relate to one another. Teens love having fun, and age-appropriate activities such as games and guided discussions about current movies, television shows and music can help them open up in a fun and non-threatening way. This indirect approach fosters many opportunities to explore their feelings in a more comfortably.
Hosted by Kent Toussaint
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Group meets in Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Hello. My name is Kent and I specialize in helping kids, teens and their families live happier lives. I am an expert at bridging the communication gap between parents and kids. Is your teen angry or sullen? Slamming his fist through the wall? Screaming her lungs out at you because you are so unfair? How about your little kid? Is he having problems making friends? Perhaps your little girl can't concentrate in school. Maybe there is a tragedy in the family, such as a death, divorce or sudden illness. If so, I'd like to help.
In Group, we create a safe space to explore and express all parts of ourselves, deepen relationships, and master fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses. Together, we’ll differentiate the past from the present, connect authentically, and release negative emotions, energetic blocks, and limiting beliefs. By accessing our higher selves—imagination, intuition, and creativity—we’ll uncover ways to take more risks, follow our impulses, and move toward life’s passions. This process builds stronger connections with self and others, empowering us to embrace personal growth and create a fulfilling, present-focused life.
Hosted by Liam Blume, Relational Somatic Psychotherapist
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, CPRA
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90034
Imagine your ideal life: achieving your dreams, feeling purposeful, and fully embracing your true self. For many, these aspirations are clouded by inner obstacles – rigidity, defensiveness, outdated assumptions, loneliness, and a distorted self-image. Past hurts, negative beliefs, repressed emotions, mood swings, outdated thinking, and social conditioning hold them back, causing deep frustration and pain. These individuals yearn to feel whole, free from these cycles, and seek meaningful change. They long for connection, belonging, and a sense of ease within themselves to enjoy authentic and fulfilling relationships and career.
Parenting Groups: parents can share experiences, gain insights, and learn effective strategies, fostering improved communication, enhanced parenting skills, and the development of healthier family dynamics. Parenting groups for children with special needs create a compassionate and inclusive environment where parents can exchange insights and coping strategies tailored to the unique requirements of their children. These groups serve as a crucial support network, offering emotional encouragement and practical advice to help parents navigate the complexities of raising children with diverse needs.
Whether you feel stuck in your relationship/s, experiencing stress and anxiety, feeling sad, struggling with your partner and/or parenting raising a child with ADHD, we can work together and identify the source of what brought you in to therapy, identify your goals, and explore best possible solutions that will help you feel successful. I creatively integrate a relational model and scientifically proven cognitive behavior techniques which will allow clients gain insight and acquire tools for a positive change in their lives. Together we can find your true growth potential so you can lead a fulfilling life that is worth celebrating.
Teens searching for connection and community can join Jenni's in-person and on-line awesome groups. Jenni's groups are unique and a safe place for teens to share their deepest, true feelings.
Hosted by Jenni Silberstein
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFA, LMFT
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90049
Are you navigating a major life transition—divorce, career changes, grief, or personal reinvention? Life’s in-between spaces can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to go through them alone. I specialize in helping individuals move through uncertainty, loss, and transformation with clarity and confidence.
With over 30 years of experience, I integrate depth psychology, neuroscience, and creative approaches to support personal growth. My work is rooted in the idea that the messy, uncertain, “stuck” moments in life are actually a vital part of becoming.
Do you have difficulty connecting with people? Do you feel like you never come off the way you intended to? Do social settings make you uncomfortable? This group is a safe place to learn to connect to others. The group offers helpful homework assignments, processing of social fears, social skills training, and fosters connection within the group. If you're fed up and ready for a change, group is the perfect way to work on your social fears and insecurities. Contact me to learn more.
Hosted by Jennifer Cornett
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA , AMFT
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90024
My practice focuses on treating Sexual Trauma, PTSD and Complex PTSD. My typical clients experience constant shame, nightmares, flashbacks, anxiety, panic, memories of trauma and difficulty in intimate relationships. My priority is to provide a safe, nurturing relationship with my clients to help calm and heal the nervous system. I help couples and families navigate issues arising from sexual abuse, traumatic backgrounds, and intergenerational trauma.
Does communicating your needs instill teeth-grinding nail-biting anxiety? Do you worry that if say what you that that it will be dismissed or ignored? Do you stay quiet for fear of rejection? Not communicating your needs can wreak havoc on your relationships and mental health. It can create resentment and trigger feelings of inadequacy, loneliness, and disconnection. You can change all of that. You can find your voice. Learn the foundations of Non-violent communication and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) in this unique 8-week VIRTUAL communication group for women: Reclaim Your Voice & Confidence.
Hosted by Naomi Zelin
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Group meets in Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Are you feeling stuck in your relationship or facing challenges around sex, communication, or trust? Whether you're navigating infidelity, sexual concerns, relationship trauma, or non-monogamy, you don't have to face it alone. I specialize in helping people just like you break free from painful cycles and build the healthy, fulfilling connections they deserve. Imagine healing from betrayal, deepening intimacy, and finding confidence in your communication and sexuality. These changes aren't just possible—they’re within your reach, and I’m here to guide you toward them.
This group provides a supportive environment where members can explore and improve their interpersonal relationships and communication. This group blends process-oriented exploration with the introduction of practical coping strategies to support emotional well-being, relationship effectiveness, and communication skills.
Dr. Dihmes is a licensed clinical psychologist in California, New York and Virginia. With specialties in life stressors, teens, emotional regulation, interpersonal relationships, executive coaching, and psychophysiology she has expertise in working with various psychological concerns including depression, anxiety, life transitions and chronic illness. Dr. Dihmes' integrates evidence-based treatments such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based interventions, with consideration for each patient’s unique cultural, biological, and psychological background. Dr. Dihmes is now accepting new clients in California, New York and Virginia!
Welcome to Bixby Mental Health. Whether you're a teen navigating the complexities of adolescence, or an adult facing life's challenges, our passionate team will help you achieve a more positive life. Our approach centers around the profound impact of the individual's experience, self-awareness, and personal growth. Each person is unique, and their journey toward mental well-being is deeply personal. Our therapists are committed to providing empathetic, personalized care tailored to your specific needs. Through our online platform, the therapeutic experience is brought directly to you, making care convenient, accessible, and tailored to your schedule.
Hosted by Valerie Schiro
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW, MSW
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90048
I am a compassionate and supportive therapist with an unwavering commitment to enhancing the lives of those I serve. Over my years of providing mental health services, I have gained experience supporting individuals navigating anxiety, life transitions, depression, grief, trauma, abuse (physical, emotional, verbal), sexual orientation, gender identity, and other common life situations. I especially enjoy working with people looking for change, offering a safe and nurturing environment for individuals navigating the unique challenges of every life stage.
This is an open-ended group for middle school girls struggling with friendships, social skills, school stress, or family conflict. This group is best for sensitive, quirky, depressed, or anxious girls. Girls will feel more connected and work on practical skills that will serve them in the families, schools, and relationships.
Much of my professional experience has been working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. I enjoy helping each family member find their voice and improve their communication and functioning as a family. I aim to help them to lift their depression and anxiety, communicate better in their relationships, and figure out who they are and what they stand for. In addition to individual and family therapy, we also offer numerous group therapies. I also provide Clinical Supervision to pre-licensed therapists and Associate positions.
Suffering with social anxiety can keep you from living your life comfortably. If you find yourself avoiding social situations, or getting nervous while speaking to people, then this would be the right group for you. It may not be so obvious to others that you are suffering with social anxiety, but I know it's getting to you. This support group will help guide you through this difficult process. Make the changes in your life that you want. Meet like mind people in a safe environment. Learn to become more comfortable within a group. www.AvedianCounselingCenter.com.
Hosted by Avedian Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CAMS-IV, TFT
Group meets in Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Searching for the right therapist can be quite a challenge. The Counselors at ACC are here to listen to your pain and frustrations and will sit with you through your struggles. If you are experiencing difficulty in your relationship or struggling with anger or life in general, we will help you by identifying specific patterns and guide you with strategies to make helpful changes. You will learn practical skills and be guided to use them properly to feel heard and communicate calmly. Therapy can be brief or long-term. You deserve to live a happy, balanced, and fulfilling life. Call us today!
