This group is not currently active. Please feel free to email me to be placed on a waitlist for any upcoming groups.
Hosted by Kelsey Hawk
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CADC-II
Group meets in Ventura, CA 93003
This group is not currently active. Please feel free to email me to be placed on a waitlist for any upcoming groups.
In this 12-week group, boys will work through a program of discussing mental health and coping skills in dealing with emotional stress, relationships (i.e. peer pressure), and other environmental influences.
In this 12-week group, boys will work through a program of discussing mental health and coping skills in dealing with emotional stress, relationships (i.e. peer pressure), and other environmental influences.
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Based on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), SMART Recovery (Self-Management and Recovery Training) offers an evidence-based approach designed to help individuals struggling with addiction and provides practical skills to help teens manage their thoughts, emotions and behaviors. Although SMART Recovery is an abstinence-oriented program, it allows flexible goal setting, whether that means reducing certain behaviors with a harm reduction approach or working towards complete sobriety. Unlike the 12-Step model, SMART Recovery offers a more achievable recovery path, giving teens the tools to make positive and sustainable changes in their lives without the pressure of a lifelong commitment.
We specialize in teen depression treatment, help for teen anxiety, therapy for self-harming teens, and DBT for suicidal teens.
Based on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), SMART Recovery (Self-Management and Recovery Training) offers an evidence-based approach designed to help individuals struggling with addiction and provides practical skills to help teens manage their thoughts, emotions and behaviors. Although SMART Recovery is an abstinence-oriented program, it allows flexible goal setting, whether that means reducing certain behaviors with a harm reduction approach or working towards complete sobriety. Unlike the 12-Step model, SMART Recovery offers a more achievable recovery path, giving teens the tools to make positive and sustainable changes in their lives without the pressure of a lifelong commitment.
Based on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), SMART Recovery (Self-Management and Recovery Training) offers an evidence-based approach designed to help individuals struggling with addiction and provides practical skills to help teens manage their thoughts, emotions and behaviors. Although SMART Recovery is an abstinence-oriented program, it allows flexible goal setting, whether that means reducing certain behaviors with a harm reduction approach or working towards complete sobriety. Unlike the 12-Step model, SMART Recovery offers a more achievable recovery path, giving teens the tools to make positive and sustainable changes in their lives without the pressure of a lifelong commitment.
We specialize in teen depression treatment, help for teen anxiety, therapy for self-harming teens, and DBT for suicidal teens.
Based on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), SMART Recovery (Self-Management and Recovery Training) offers an evidence-based approach designed to help individuals struggling with addiction and provides practical skills to help teens manage their thoughts, emotions and behaviors. Although SMART Recovery is an abstinence-oriented program, it allows flexible goal setting, whether that means reducing certain behaviors with a harm reduction approach or working towards complete sobriety. Unlike the 12-Step model, SMART Recovery offers a more achievable recovery path, giving teens the tools to make positive and sustainable changes in their lives without the pressure of a lifelong commitment.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based approach designed to reduce emotion dysregulation, impulsive behavior, self-harm and suicidal ideation, and treat other mental health or behavioral issues. The goal of DBT is to help teens change ineffective behavior patterns by learning skills that will help them reach their goals. Our programs include four DBT skills groups a week that cover core mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance. Teens learn a new DBT skill in each group. Our staff help teens practice these skills so that they know how to use them in their daily lives.
We specialize in teen depression treatment, help for teen anxiety, therapy for self-harming teens, and DBT for suicidal teens.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based approach designed to reduce emotion dysregulation, impulsive behavior, self-harm and suicidal ideation, and treat other mental health or behavioral issues. The goal of DBT is to help teens change ineffective behavior patterns by learning skills that will help them reach their goals. Our programs include four DBT skills groups a week that cover core mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance. Teens learn a new DBT skill in each group. Our staff help teens practice these skills so that they know how to use them in their daily lives.
For children ages 13-19. This 6 week group is focused on supporting Children of Divorce through connection, identifying feelings, emotional expression, and emotional regulation. This group will allow participants to connect with their peers in similar situations and allow them to process their experiences and feel less alone in their journey through navigating their parents separation. This group will incorporate art therapy, talk therapy, self-regulation skills, and social skills. Starting on Wednesdays in Fall 2025. In-person. Maximum 6 participants. Contact me today if you are interested.
I hold a bachelors degree in Child and Adolescent Development from California State University Northridge.
For children ages 13-19. This 6 week group is focused on supporting Children of Divorce through connection, identifying feelings, emotional expression, and emotional regulation. This group will allow participants to connect with their peers in similar situations and allow them to process their experiences and feel less alone in their journey through navigating their parents separation. This group will incorporate art therapy, talk therapy, self-regulation skills, and social skills. Starting on Wednesdays in Fall 2025. In-person. Maximum 6 participants. Contact me today if you are interested.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based approach designed to reduce emotion dysregulation, impulsive behavior, self-harm and suicidal ideation, and treat other mental health or behavioral issues. The goal of DBT is to help teens change ineffective behavior patterns by learning skills that will help them reach their goals. Our programs include four DBT skills groups a week that cover core mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance. Teens learn a new DBT skill in each group. Our staff help teens practice these skills so that they know how to use them in their daily lives.
We specialize in teen depression treatment, help for teen anxiety, therapy for self-harming teens, and DBT for suicidal teens.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based approach designed to reduce emotion dysregulation, impulsive behavior, self-harm and suicidal ideation, and treat other mental health or behavioral issues. The goal of DBT is to help teens change ineffective behavior patterns by learning skills that will help them reach their goals. Our programs include four DBT skills groups a week that cover core mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance. Teens learn a new DBT skill in each group. Our staff help teens practice these skills so that they know how to use them in their daily lives.
Our free virtual parent support group is facilitated by a licensed therapist and offers parents of teens a vital lifeline in today's challenging parenting landscape. This weekly online group provides a safe, confidential space where caregivers connect, share experiences, and exchange resources. Participants gain support as they navigate complex issues such as mental health concerns, substance abuse, behavioral problems, academic pressures, and social media challenges. By fostering a supportive community, we empower parents to build resilience, practice their own self-care, and guide their teens through adolescence with confidence and compassion. Register for this community group on our website.
We specialize in teen depression treatment, help for teen anxiety, therapy for self-harming teens, and DBT for suicidal teens.
Our free virtual parent support group is facilitated by a licensed therapist and offers parents of teens a vital lifeline in today's challenging parenting landscape. This weekly online group provides a safe, confidential space where caregivers connect, share experiences, and exchange resources. Participants gain support as they navigate complex issues such as mental health concerns, substance abuse, behavioral problems, academic pressures, and social media challenges. By fostering a supportive community, we empower parents to build resilience, practice their own self-care, and guide their teens through adolescence with confidence and compassion. Register for this community group on our website.
Our free virtual parent support group is facilitated by a licensed therapist and offers parents of teens a vital lifeline in today's challenging parenting landscape. This weekly online group provides a safe, confidential space where caregivers connect, share experiences, and exchange resources. Participants gain support as they navigate complex issues such as mental health concerns, substance abuse, behavioral problems, academic pressures, and social media challenges. By fostering a supportive community, we empower parents to build resilience, practice their own self-care, and guide their teens through adolescence with confidence and compassion. Register for this community group on our website.
We specialize in teen depression treatment, help for teen anxiety, therapy for self-harming teens, and DBT for suicidal teens.
Our free virtual parent support group is facilitated by a licensed therapist and offers parents of teens a vital lifeline in today's challenging parenting landscape. This weekly online group provides a safe, confidential space where caregivers connect, share experiences, and exchange resources. Participants gain support as they navigate complex issues such as mental health concerns, substance abuse, behavioral problems, academic pressures, and social media challenges. By fostering a supportive community, we empower parents to build resilience, practice their own self-care, and guide their teens through adolescence with confidence and compassion. Register for this community group on our website.
Facilitator certified by Ventura and Los Angeles County Probation Department for over 28 years. Addresses issues related to anger management, effects on spouses and children, communication, assertiveness skills and taking responsibility for behavior. Presented in an open and safe atmosphere.
Hosted by Michael Kaufman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, PsyD
Group meets in Westlake Village, CA 91362
Facilitator certified by Ventura and Los Angeles County Probation Department for over 28 years. Addresses issues related to anger management, effects on spouses and children, communication, assertiveness skills and taking responsibility for behavior. Presented in an open and safe atmosphere.
DBT Skills Group is designed for to help adolescents learn coping skills in the areas of mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal relationships. These skills are highly effective for individuals struggling with emotion dysregulation.
DBT Skills Group is designed for to help adolescents learn coping skills in the areas of mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal relationships. These skills are highly effective for individuals struggling with emotion dysregulation.
The group members are high school students from the Conejo Valley and surrounding areas. Our group population struggles with mental health issues such as depression, anger, anxiety, friendships or family dynamics, COVID worries, and low self-esteem. We meet weekly from 5-6:15 during the school year with a summer break (starting on Zoom to keep members safe). Looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Hosted by Daniel Veselak
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Group meets in Westlake Village, CA 91361
The group members are high school students from the Conejo Valley and surrounding areas. Our group population struggles with mental health issues such as depression, anger, anxiety, friendships or family dynamics, COVID worries, and low self-esteem. We meet weekly from 5-6:15 during the school year with a summer break (starting on Zoom to keep members safe). Looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Our Teen DBT group offers a welcoming space for teens to learn valuable skills for managing emotions, coping with stress, and improving relationships. I’ll guide them through four key modules—mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness—helping them gain practical tools to face the challenges of adolescence. In this group, your teen will connect with others who understand what they’re going through and build emotional resilience. I'm here to support them as they grow and find their path.
Our Teen DBT group offers a welcoming space for teens to learn valuable skills for managing emotions, coping with stress, and improving relationships. I’ll guide them through four key modules—mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness—helping them gain practical tools to face the challenges of adolescence. In this group, your teen will connect with others who understand what they’re going through and build emotional resilience. I'm here to support them as they grow and find their path.
We work to treat all modalities of need in the area of mental wellness and addiction or both. Family sessions are available
We work to treat all modalities of need in the area of mental wellness and addiction or both. Family sessions are available
This group will address screen time, social media, Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO), "Vamping,” online gaming, compulsive phone checking, and more. It will foster healthy habits with technology, include social skills building, and provide an opportunity for in-person peer engagement.
This group will address screen time, social media, Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO), "Vamping,” online gaming, compulsive phone checking, and more. It will foster healthy habits with technology, include social skills building, and provide an opportunity for in-person peer engagement.
This is a group for teen girls who are looking for support from other teen girls dealing with Depression. Girls today have many pressures that may negatively impact their self-esteem, body-image, sexuality and sexual identities, peer relationships, school performance and interpersonal relationships with parents and family, As LMFT with MA in Art Therapy, I have run many successful groups utilizing art and a strengths-based approach to externalize painful feelings of hopelessness, feeling unseen and misunderstood by peers and family, and the loneliness and stigma of mental illness. The group supports coping skills to increase self-esteem, self-efficacy and healing.
Hosted by Wendy De Augustine
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Group meets in Westlake Village, CA 91362
This is a group for teen girls who are looking for support from other teen girls dealing with Depression. Girls today have many pressures that may negatively impact their self-esteem, body-image, sexuality and sexual identities, peer relationships, school performance and interpersonal relationships with parents and family, As LMFT with MA in Art Therapy, I have run many successful groups utilizing art and a strengths-based approach to externalize painful feelings of hopelessness, feeling unseen and misunderstood by peers and family, and the loneliness and stigma of mental illness. The group supports coping skills to increase self-esteem, self-efficacy and healing.
Teens today have many pressures that may negatively impact their self-esteem, body-image, peer relationships, school pressure and performance and interpersonal relationships with parents and families. As a LMFT, with a MA in Art Therapy, I have run many successful groups utilizing art and a strengths-based approach to externalize painful feelings of hopelessness, feeling unseen and misunderstood by peers and family, and the difficulties of growing up in a modern world. In a very nurturing and supportive environment, the group supports coping skills to increase self-esteem, self-efficacy and healing as teens journey towards independence.
Hosted by Wendy De Augustine
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Group meets in Westlake Village, CA 91362
Teens today have many pressures that may negatively impact their self-esteem, body-image, peer relationships, school pressure and performance and interpersonal relationships with parents and families. As a LMFT, with a MA in Art Therapy, I have run many successful groups utilizing art and a strengths-based approach to externalize painful feelings of hopelessness, feeling unseen and misunderstood by peers and family, and the difficulties of growing up in a modern world. In a very nurturing and supportive environment, the group supports coping skills to increase self-esteem, self-efficacy and healing as teens journey towards independence.
For teens ages 13-17, the Engage Treatment Teen IOP offers the supportive environment and mentality needed to grow and heal. We use a two-pronged approach – team-based peer support and family-centered therapy. Through 9-12 hours of weekly group therapy, teens are offered a space where they can be authentic, vulnerable, and honest. These sessions include a wide variety of therapeutic techniques including DBT, CBT, mindfulness, art therapy, and more. Engage’s teen program relies on weekly family therapy and participation in our parent’s support services.
For teens ages 13-17, the Engage Treatment Teen IOP offers the supportive environment and mentality needed to grow and heal. We use a two-pronged approach – team-based peer support and family-centered therapy. Through 9-12 hours of weekly group therapy, teens are offered a space where they can be authentic, vulnerable, and honest. These sessions include a wide variety of therapeutic techniques including DBT, CBT, mindfulness, art therapy, and more. Engage’s teen program relies on weekly family therapy and participation in our parent’s support services.
Are you struggling with feelings of sadness, anger, anxiety? Do you feel uncomfortable in your body? Do you feel as though you need to have more balance in your life? ​Learn how to: Live mindfully in the present moment - Cope with the stresses of your life - Manage your emotions to ease depression and outbursts - Communicate effectively with others. The valuable skills you learn in DBT can help. DBT is an evidence based therapy that has helped countless teenagers and adults acquire the tools they need to cope with overwhelming situations.
Hosted by The New Beginnings Center - Sean Baker
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SEP
Group meets in Camarillo, CA 93010
Are you struggling with feelings of sadness, anger, anxiety? Do you feel uncomfortable in your body? Do you feel as though you need to have more balance in your life? ​Learn how to: Live mindfully in the present moment - Cope with the stresses of your life - Manage your emotions to ease depression and outbursts - Communicate effectively with others. The valuable skills you learn in DBT can help. DBT is an evidence based therapy that has helped countless teenagers and adults acquire the tools they need to cope with overwhelming situations.
Join a safe space, with a supportive community of teens (12-17). Learn how to identify and address the challenges of identifying as LGBTQ+ and embrace your authentic self.
Join a safe space, with a supportive community of teens (12-17). Learn how to identify and address the challenges of identifying as LGBTQ+ and embrace your authentic self.
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Teen Support Groups
Therapy support groups for teens in Ventura provide support during the transitional period where teens can bring up issues of independence and self-identity in a supportive environment.
Group therapy brings adolescents together who struggle with similar issues. It creates a safe space for teens to connect and support one another, while learning beneficial skills from an experienced therapist who serves as the group leader. Group therapy is an option that teens should consider as a powerful therapy alternative.
Group therapy brings adolescents together who struggle with similar issues. It creates a safe space for teens to connect and support one another, while learning beneficial skills from an experienced therapist who serves as the group leader. Group therapy is an option that teens should consider as a powerful therapy alternative.