Support Groups in Ventura, CA

trauma process pro bono individual session
PhD, CHT, CCDC
"I would like to offer a pro bono session to anyone who has been directly impacted by the horrendous attack in Las Vegas . I am offering one , session (pro bono) as a service to my community. A group ..."
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Myths in Recovery: A Process Group
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC, CADC-I
Verified
Verified
"This is a process-oriented group that explores myths, legends, and folktales as a way to uncover hidden insights that support the process of recovery and create a meaningful life. Evidence-based techniques are used to help members identify and amplify personal ..."

Group Therapy
Treatment Center, Bobby, CEO
Verified
Verified
"We currently offer group therapy in person as well as telehealth 5 days per week offer up to 6 hours per day depending on our clients' level of care. "

Sexual Trauma Support Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"This group is for Adult Women who identify as being sexually traumatized (rape, date rape, marital rape, sexual violence, childhood sexual abuse, unwanted sexual touching, medical sexual trauma, sexual harassment etc.). We create a safe space for you to share ..."

Family Group for Family Members Addiction
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC, EMDR
Verified
Verified
"Support group for family members affected by a loved ones addiction. For parents, spouses, siblings who have been affected by a family members substance use. Weekly Support Group with educational material, support, process groups, coping tools. Join the confidential group ..."

Music and Art Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
Verified
"This group is an hour and a half long music and art therapy group located in Ventura. It is designed for individuals who want help managing stress, depression and for anyone interested in the therapeutic aspects of artistic and musical ..."

Pregnancy Loss Support Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"Our group comes together to honor your loss while creating a space to share, receive support and connect with others who have experienced the loss of a pregnancy. Losing a pregnancy is often a loss that is undervalued in our ..."

Personal Trauma and Parenting
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, BCBA
Verified
Verified
"This group is a 8 week series geared to support parents whom have experienced emotional trauma in any form, and desire to explore how their personal trauma affects their parenting and relationships with their children. Coping skills and building mindful ..."

Men's Sexual Health Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MDiv, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"If you're feeling trapped by porn, sexting, or other sexual behaviors that feel out of control, you're not alone. This weekly group is designed to provide accessible, affordable help for those struggling with unwanted sexual behaviors. We support in each ..."

Mens Group..... relationships and emotional growth
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PsyD, RN, BS, MA, LPCC, MFT
Verified
Verified
"This is a men's group which allows for personal exploration and growth into the issues related to men's relational and emotive well being. The benefit of a cohesive, therapist supported peer group is healing and informative. The groups will run ..."

Sex Addiction Recovery
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT, MAC, CSAT, CMAT
Verified
Verified
"Sex Addiction Recovery Education and Therapy for the addict and their spouses. "

Women's Support Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"This group provides an empathetic and supportive space for women who are seeking connection through reflection and introspection. We will use mindfulness, journaling and other creative methods to explore feelings, values and beliefs. The overall focus of the group is ..."

Vulvodynia Chronic Pain Group
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ACSW
Verified
Verified
"Vulvodynia Group (chronic pelvic pain) . Learn methods to eliminate or greatly reduce your pain based on brain training techniques. Email healingwithsipora@gmail.c om for more info. "

Adult Responsibility
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
"This is a group designed to instruct adults on the basic principles of finance: Budgetting, Effective Communication, Living within your means. This runs for 24 sessions, There is a waiting list, if interested please contact Dr T. Taylor "

First Responder Partner Support Group
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified
Verified
"This is a group for all first responder partners. The purpose of this group is to support and normalize the unique culture that first responder families go through. My goal is to create a safe and understanding space to freely ..."

Adult ADHD Support and Skills Building Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, APCC
Verified
Verified
"This Group is for Adults who experience ADHD symptoms (diagnosed or undiagnosed) who want to find connection and learn/build new skills to help manage ADHD symptoms. This is a virtual group that will meet for 8 weeks at a time. ..."

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Groups-Ventura
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, DBT
Verified
Verified
"Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Life Skills Therapy Group in Ventura. VIDEO THERAPY. Decrease depression, anxiety, anger, relationship conflicts, mood disorders, personality disorders & other emotional/mental health issues. Teaches mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance & interpersonal effectiveness skills; offers support. Safe, ..."

Art Therapy/Men & Women In Transition
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
"This group experience will help you cultivate your compassionate heart. Your sense of trust will grow. Your feelings of safety and comfort will increase. You will feel more confident to seek out new experiences and create new opportunities for yourself. ..."
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What is the difference between Group Therapy and a Support Group?
Ventura 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 Ventura 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 Ventura 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.
Group therapy in Ventura 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 Ventura 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 Ventura 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 Ventura 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.
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 Ventura 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.