Do you feel people don't like you? Do you push people away for fear of getting hurt? Do you get attached too quickly? Are you shy? Then this group is for you. Open to men and women who seek better relationships with family, friends, co-workers, etc. Through your interactions with group members, you can gain insight into how your behavior shapes other's opinions of you. It's a safe, supportive place to try new behaviors and find healthier ways to get your needs met. Learn to improve your communication skills, through active listening and making "I"- statements.
Do you feel people don't like you? Do you push people away for fear of getting hurt? Do you get attached too quickly? Are you shy? Then this group is for you. Open to men and women who seek better relationships with family, friends, co-workers, etc. Through your interactions with group members, you can gain insight into how your behavior shapes other's opinions of you. It's a safe, supportive place to try new behaviors and find healthier ways to get your needs met. Learn to improve your communication skills, through active listening and making "I"- statements.
Parenting Education & Support Group ENCOURAGING PARENTS TO WORK TOGETHER IN RAISING HEALTHY, HAPPY CHILDREN For: Parents who want the conflict to end Topics include: • Parenting Styles & Parallel Parenting • Building tolerance for difficult emotions • Balancing Family and Work • Putting the Kids First •Discipline and Cooperation • Conflict Management and More!
Parenting Education & Support Group ENCOURAGING PARENTS TO WORK TOGETHER IN RAISING HEALTHY, HAPPY CHILDREN For: Parents who want the conflict to end Topics include: • Parenting Styles & Parallel Parenting • Building tolerance for difficult emotions • Balancing Family and Work • Putting the Kids First •Discipline and Cooperation • Conflict Management and More!
Do you react more intensely than others in romantic, family, or friend relationships? Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) uses mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness techniques to teach you to: 1) Manage and de-escalate painful or powerful emotions / mood swings 2) Increase self-control with maladaptive habits, unhealthy patterns, and addictive behaviors 3) Increase self-awareness, accountability, and self-esteem 4) Decrease conflict in relationships (with the self and others) 5) Improve assertive and respectful communication with others, helping move from reactive to responsive interactions 6) Better enjoy life in the present without getting caught up in worry
Hosted by Caring Connected
Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT, APCC, LMFT, LPCC, LCSW
Group meets in Valencia, CA 91355
Do you react more intensely than others in romantic, family, or friend relationships? Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) uses mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness techniques to teach you to: 1) Manage and de-escalate painful or powerful emotions / mood swings 2) Increase self-control with maladaptive habits, unhealthy patterns, and addictive behaviors 3) Increase self-awareness, accountability, and self-esteem 4) Decrease conflict in relationships (with the self and others) 5) Improve assertive and respectful communication with others, helping move from reactive to responsive interactions 6) Better enjoy life in the present without getting caught up in worry
Dreams are a unique window into the unconscious and how we approach life, and how we address our hopes, our values, goals, and relationships. Exploring dreams as a group can help create a community of dreamers who help each other work through life goals by using their dreams as a tool.
Hosted by Stacey Simmons
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PhD, LMFT, APCC
Group meets in Valencia, CA 91355
Dreams are a unique window into the unconscious and how we approach life, and how we address our hopes, our values, goals, and relationships. Exploring dreams as a group can help create a community of dreamers who help each other work through life goals by using their dreams as a tool.
A collaborative virtual consultation group for clinicians looking to deepen their understanding of ADHD in clinical practice. Designed for therapists, psychologists, and helping professionals who want to move beyond being simply "ADHD-aware" toward becoming more ADHD-INFORMED in assessment, conceptualization and treatment. Topics will include differential diagnosis, executive functioning, emotional regulation, treatment approaches, and clinical-decision making when working with ADHD clients. Members may submit cases in advance for focused consultation.
Hosted by Heather DeAngelis - ADHD/AuDHD Specialist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Valencia, CA 91381
Specialized ADHD therapy for adults, couples, and families throughout CA & NY via Telehealth and in-person opportunities for LA area.
A collaborative virtual consultation group for clinicians looking to deepen their understanding of ADHD in clinical practice. Designed for therapists, psychologists, and helping professionals who want to move beyond being simply "ADHD-aware" toward becoming more ADHD-INFORMED in assessment, conceptualization and treatment. Topics will include differential diagnosis, executive functioning, emotional regulation, treatment approaches, and clinical-decision making when working with ADHD clients. Members may submit cases in advance for focused consultation.
Anger Management Group Facilitator for mandated and volunteer participants in Santa Clarita. Improving your anger management skills begins with the following: 1. Commitment to making the change 2. Being Open 3. Being Proactive. Individual Online Intake and $70 credit card payment is required prior to first group meeting. Group is part of Anger Management 818 Court Approved Program: Visit website to enroll: http://www.angermanagement818.com/
Anger Management Group Facilitator for mandated and volunteer participants in Santa Clarita. Improving your anger management skills begins with the following: 1. Commitment to making the change 2. Being Open 3. Being Proactive. Individual Online Intake and $70 credit card payment is required prior to first group meeting. Group is part of Anger Management 818 Court Approved Program: Visit website to enroll: http://www.angermanagement818.com/
A Note From The Group Facilitator: “Active Parenting” isn't about creating the perfect parent or providing magical solutions. This class offers hands-on tools for every day situations, evidence-based skills, video guided examples, methods for understanding your teen’s motivation for behaviors, improved communication, and discovery of your parenting style. As a therapist and “Active Parenting” certified leader, I stand confident in the changes Active Parenting creates, not only as a therapist, but as a mom to two teenagers. I have witnessed how these methods improved my own relationships, communication, and the parent-child bond with my daughters.
Hosted by Caring Connected
Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT, APCC, LMFT, LPCC, LCSW
Group meets in Valencia, CA 91355
A Note From The Group Facilitator: “Active Parenting” isn't about creating the perfect parent or providing magical solutions. This class offers hands-on tools for every day situations, evidence-based skills, video guided examples, methods for understanding your teen’s motivation for behaviors, improved communication, and discovery of your parenting style. As a therapist and “Active Parenting” certified leader, I stand confident in the changes Active Parenting creates, not only as a therapist, but as a mom to two teenagers. I have witnessed how these methods improved my own relationships, communication, and the parent-child bond with my daughters.
A therapist-led group for adults with ADHD exploring the impact of constant digital stimulation on attention, emotional regulation, sleep, motivation, and overall well-being. Many adults with ADHD feel trapped in cycles of scrolling, overstimulation, avoidance, burnout, and mental exhaustion. This ADHD-informed group helps participants build a healthier, more intentional relationship with technology, productivity, rest, and presence. Together, we’ll explore nervous system overload, dopamine-seeking behaviors, executive dysfunction, digital boundaries, mindfulness, and sustainable behavior change — without shame, perfectionism, or rigid “digital detox” approaches.
Hosted by Heather DeAngelis - ADHD/AuDHD Specialist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Valencia, CA 91381
Specialized ADHD therapy for adults, couples, and families throughout CA & NY via Telehealth and in-person opportunities for LA area.
A therapist-led group for adults with ADHD exploring the impact of constant digital stimulation on attention, emotional regulation, sleep, motivation, and overall well-being. Many adults with ADHD feel trapped in cycles of scrolling, overstimulation, avoidance, burnout, and mental exhaustion. This ADHD-informed group helps participants build a healthier, more intentional relationship with technology, productivity, rest, and presence. Together, we’ll explore nervous system overload, dopamine-seeking behaviors, executive dysfunction, digital boundaries, mindfulness, and sustainable behavior change — without shame, perfectionism, or rigid “digital detox” approaches.
Are you having trouble focusing, feeling de-motivated, disorganized, or too overwhelmed to begin tasks? This group offers guided examples, evidence-based skills for improved organization, communication, task follow-up, and time management, hands-on tools for every day situations at work, home, and school, better understanding of triggers for lack of motivation or issues starting or completing tasks, and discovery of how you can turn ADHD from a limitation into a superpower. This group can be a resource for neurodivergent people who may be struggling to understand how to best manage some of these issues. Please join us!
Hosted by Megan Murphy Cross
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Group meets in Valencia, CA 91355
Are you having trouble focusing, feeling de-motivated, disorganized, or too overwhelmed to begin tasks? This group offers guided examples, evidence-based skills for improved organization, communication, task follow-up, and time management, hands-on tools for every day situations at work, home, and school, better understanding of triggers for lack of motivation or issues starting or completing tasks, and discovery of how you can turn ADHD from a limitation into a superpower. This group can be a resource for neurodivergent people who may be struggling to understand how to best manage some of these issues. Please join us!
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Are you 21+, gay male-identified, and find yourself scrolling through apps feeling lonely or unsatisfied, working hard and still not feeling like enough, feeling good when out but not finding sparkle in daily life, or having “friends” but no one to call when it counts? Gay men have often been robbed of true intimacy. Discover the healing potential of deeper connections with others like you in this process group that allows gay men to explore identity development and its impact on attachment and intimacy in their relationships.
Hosted by Matthew Michael Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90048
Are you 21+, gay male-identified, and find yourself scrolling through apps feeling lonely or unsatisfied, working hard and still not feeling like enough, feeling good when out but not finding sparkle in daily life, or having “friends” but no one to call when it counts? Gay men have often been robbed of true intimacy. Discover the healing potential of deeper connections with others like you in this process group that allows gay men to explore identity development and its impact on attachment and intimacy in their relationships.
Increase your comfort, confidence and capacity for emotional closeness. Work through relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, isolation and unwanted habits. Develop skills that will help you improve communication and emotional regulation. Ongoing group therapy limited to 8 people on Monday evenings. NOTE: due to current health concerns this group is meeting online.
Increase your comfort, confidence and capacity for emotional closeness. Work through relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, isolation and unwanted habits. Develop skills that will help you improve communication and emotional regulation. Ongoing group therapy limited to 8 people on Monday evenings. NOTE: due to current health concerns this group is meeting online.
Join our Harm Reduction Addiction Support Group for holistic recovery. Our compassionate space embraces diverse needs with structured sessions covering addiction, anxiety, depression, impulse control, relationships, and more. We focus on coping skills, healthy relationships, and relapse prevention, integrating IFS, CBT, mindfulness, trauma informed care, and attachment theory. Reclaim control, build community, and explore new possibilities with us. Book a free consultation today for personalized support on your journey to recovery.
Hosted by Kendra Lewis
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW, DBT, IFS
Group meets in Burbank, CA 91505
Join our Harm Reduction Addiction Support Group for holistic recovery. Our compassionate space embraces diverse needs with structured sessions covering addiction, anxiety, depression, impulse control, relationships, and more. We focus on coping skills, healthy relationships, and relapse prevention, integrating IFS, CBT, mindfulness, trauma informed care, and attachment theory. Reclaim control, build community, and explore new possibilities with us. Book a free consultation today for personalized support on your journey to recovery.
The Empowerment Series is a supportive group for adults ready to grow with confidence, clarity, and direction. We focus on resilience, emotional balance, boundaries, communication, leadership, career development, and financial literacy. This group supports personal and professional growth and helps you rise into your strongest, most grounded version of yourself.
Hosted by Angela J Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, Psy, LMFT
Group meets in Culver City, CA 90232
The Empowerment Series is a supportive group for adults ready to grow with confidence, clarity, and direction. We focus on resilience, emotional balance, boundaries, communication, leadership, career development, and financial literacy. This group supports personal and professional growth and helps you rise into your strongest, most grounded version of yourself.
Coming out. Living as a gay person. Partnership. Parenting. Health Issues. Aging. Being alone. Gay men share their diverse experiences and support one another through the challenges of partner relationships, workplace dynamics, self-care and families.
Hosted by Sharon Margaret Friedman
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90402
Coming out. Living as a gay person. Partnership. Parenting. Health Issues. Aging. Being alone. Gay men share their diverse experiences and support one another through the challenges of partner relationships, workplace dynamics, self-care and families.
A compassionate, neurodiversity-affirming space for Adults with ADHD to share their experiences, receive support, and learn skills. Connect with and support other adults with ADHD. Build motivation and learn the tools needed to meet goals. Empower each other to appreciate strengths and grow weaknesses. Apply lessons into daily life.
A compassionate, neurodiversity-affirming space for Adults with ADHD to share their experiences, receive support, and learn skills. Connect with and support other adults with ADHD. Build motivation and learn the tools needed to meet goals. Empower each other to appreciate strengths and grow weaknesses. Apply lessons into daily life.
Dr. Taji Huang and Associates is a culturally responsive, trauma-informed psychotherapy practice in California, led by licensed psychologist Dr. Taji Huang, Ph.D. We offer compassionate, evidence-based therapy for individuals, couples, and families navigating trauma, anxiety, identity, and life transitions. Our team includes skilled pre-licensed associates and interns who provide affordable care under expert supervision. We specialize in trauma recovery, including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), to support deep healing. We are committed to creating inclusive, empowering spaces where clients feel seen and supported. Sliding scale options are available to increase access to care.
Dr. Taji Huang and Associates is a culturally responsive, trauma-informed psychotherapy practice in California, led by licensed psychologist Dr. Taji Huang, Ph.D. We offer compassionate, evidence-based therapy for individuals, couples, and families navigating trauma, anxiety, identity, and life transitions. Our team includes skilled pre-licensed associates and interns who provide affordable care under expert supervision. We specialize in trauma recovery, including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), to support deep healing. We are committed to creating inclusive, empowering spaces where clients feel seen and supported. Sliding scale options are available to increase access to care.
Led by Cindie Henrie, a feminist therapist with 25+ years of experience, our Complex Trauma/DID Group offers understanding and healing for survivors of extreme childhood and adult abuse. The group employs a client-centered approach, fostering active engagement and shared learning. Sessions encompass check-ins, guided discussions, and participants sharing valuable insights for their healing journey. Cindie's expertise covers trauma, women’s issues, LGBTQIA+ support, utilizing EMDR, Sandplay Therapy, and tailored methods. She also leads the LA Queer Group and PTSD Women’s group, creating safe, inclusive spaces for diverse individuals seeking support and healing.
Hosted by Los Angeles Therapy Network
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, BCETS
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90065
Led by Cindie Henrie, a feminist therapist with 25+ years of experience, our Complex Trauma/DID Group offers understanding and healing for survivors of extreme childhood and adult abuse. The group employs a client-centered approach, fostering active engagement and shared learning. Sessions encompass check-ins, guided discussions, and participants sharing valuable insights for their healing journey. Cindie's expertise covers trauma, women’s issues, LGBTQIA+ support, utilizing EMDR, Sandplay Therapy, and tailored methods. She also leads the LA Queer Group and PTSD Women’s group, creating safe, inclusive spaces for diverse individuals seeking support and healing.
Do you need support to get your dream job, make a career change, or network to be more successful? Based on Jack Canfield's book "The Success Principles", this group helps you do all of those, and more, to thrive. In this professionally-facilitated coaching/support group for careers, Ken Howard, LCSW, CST helps guys learn the things your parents never taught you, or didn't teach you well. We help you plan for a brighter future, and assemble a group of like-minded men to help each other.
Hosted by Gay Therapy LA (Ken Howard, LCSW, CST)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CST
Group meets in West Hollywood, CA 90069
Do you need support to get your dream job, make a career change, or network to be more successful? Based on Jack Canfield's book "The Success Principles", this group helps you do all of those, and more, to thrive. In this professionally-facilitated coaching/support group for careers, Ken Howard, LCSW, CST helps guys learn the things your parents never taught you, or didn't teach you well. We help you plan for a brighter future, and assemble a group of like-minded men to help each other.
Group will be focused on postpartum symptoms, relationship issues, common struggles after becoming a mom, and will provide a supportive place to express wants and needs, in a supportive safe environment. New moms, you are more than welcome to bring your baby with you to the group.
Hosted by Dr. Melissa Ryan O'Keefe
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Group meets in Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Group will be focused on postpartum symptoms, relationship issues, common struggles after becoming a mom, and will provide a supportive place to express wants and needs, in a supportive safe environment. New moms, you are more than welcome to bring your baby with you to the group.
NEW SUPPORT GROUP BEGINNING OCTOBER, 2025; This is a safe, community for widowed people to share experiences, learn skills to help cope; Ellen is a sought after professional in the grief recovery world. She is widowed, and an expert in teaching and supporting grieving individuals to put specific skills into action, experience relief and find hope. Group provides inspiration and healing. We learn to find a "forever" place in our hearts for our loved ones . We learn to be patient and to live with our loss. We find comfort in a very special group of widowed people who "get it."
Hosted by Ellen Zuravel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Group meets in Simi Valley, CA 93065
NEW SUPPORT GROUP BEGINNING OCTOBER, 2025; This is a safe, community for widowed people to share experiences, learn skills to help cope; Ellen is a sought after professional in the grief recovery world. She is widowed, and an expert in teaching and supporting grieving individuals to put specific skills into action, experience relief and find hope. Group provides inspiration and healing. We learn to find a "forever" place in our hearts for our loved ones . We learn to be patient and to live with our loss. We find comfort in a very special group of widowed people who "get it."
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Adults Support Groups
Why should adults see a therapist?
Adults may benefit from therapy for a wide range of reasons—whether it’s managing symptoms of a diagnosed mental health condition like anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions, coping with grief or trauma, or simply seeking support during a challenging life period. Many adults find that therapy helps them build healthier coping skills and better process their emotions, which may lead to better relationships and reduced stress. It’s important to note that, unlike psychiatrists or primary care physicians, therapists do not prescribe psychiatric medication. However, they will often work alongside prescribing clinicians to ensure coordinated care and can provide behavioral therapy as an important addition to psychiatric medication. Mental health concerns can look different in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence, so finding a therapist with expertise working with adult clients is important. Conditions like major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for instance, may present or resurface differently in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence. Adult-specific stressors, such as job strain, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, financial stress, or identity transitions, can also influence the onset and type of symptoms an individual experiences. Adult-focused therapists, therefore, are trained to understand these complexities and tailor care accordingly.
How do I know if a therapist is the right fit for me?
When seeking care, it’s important to understand a therapist’s treatment specialties and their overall approach to treatment . Some therapists focus on common adult conditions like anxiety or depression, while others specialize in areas such as trauma, substance use disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. It’s also important to consider a therapist’s training when seeking care. Therapists hold various licenses depending on their training and state requirements. Common therapy credentials include Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs). Psychologists (PhD or PsyD) receive additional doctoral-level training and may focus on assessments or more specialized therapeutic approaches. All of these professionals can provide talk therapy but do not prescribe medication. When searching for a therapist, consider their credentials and training background to ensure a good fit.
How do I find a therapist who sees adults?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows you to search specifically for therapists who work with adults. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. Reviewing these details can help you determine whether a particular provider aligns with your needs and can indicate whether they are a good match for adult clients.