Create Healthy Relationships, is a therapy group for women, focusing on self- focus/empowerment in relationships. In the safety of a secure environment, you will gain insight into yourself and how you function in relationships, starting with the relationship with yourself. As you share life experiences and bond with each other, your strengths and weaknesses gradually unfold in miniature. Though honest disclosure of your feelings and the willingness to receive feedback as to how others experience you, you will be able to explore and heal your co-dependency issues, empowering you to create the loving connections you've always wanted.
Create Healthy Relationships, is a therapy group for women, focusing on self- focus/empowerment in relationships. In the safety of a secure environment, you will gain insight into yourself and how you function in relationships, starting with the relationship with yourself. As you share life experiences and bond with each other, your strengths and weaknesses gradually unfold in miniature. Though honest disclosure of your feelings and the willingness to receive feedback as to how others experience you, you will be able to explore and heal your co-dependency issues, empowering you to create the loving connections you've always wanted.
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 for 4 weeks and commitment to the group is essential. The groups are confidential and the setting is comfortable and welcoming. Feel free to call the office with questions or more information. 210-355-8657
Hosted by Dr. Demi Shugrue
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PsyD, RN, BS, MA, LPCC, MFT
Group meets in Ventura, CA 93003
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 for 4 weeks and commitment to the group is essential. The groups are confidential and the setting is comfortable and welcoming. Feel free to call the office with questions or more information. 210-355-8657
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 speak and be heard. My goal is to also educate and empower all group members in finding their self-worth, independence, and teach healthy communication skills within their relationships.
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 speak and be heard. My goal is to also educate and empower all group members in finding their self-worth, independence, and teach healthy communication skills within their relationships.
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.
Support group for anyone who wants to hear what others are doing to cope and move forward feedback, cross talk, and a licensed Substance Use Disorder Counselor to provide Psycho-Educations.
Hosted by Tomas Joseph Madrigal
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CATC-I, CATC-II, L-13546
Group meets in Ventura, CA 93001
Support group for anyone who wants to hear what others are doing to cope and move forward feedback, cross talk, and a licensed Substance Use Disorder Counselor to provide Psycho-Educations.
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Join us for an 8 week wellness series empowering women to fully embrace the changing self while exploring a deeper connection in the community of womanhood. *Learn ways to boost self-compassion and self esteem. *Identify and fortify your natural strengths. *Develop self-nurturing practices. *Reduce stress with immersive art experiences. *Find new ways to regulate emotions through journal and mindfulness techniques.
Hosted by Phinette Norton
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Group meets in Westlake Village, CA 91362
Join us for an 8 week wellness series empowering women to fully embrace the changing self while exploring a deeper connection in the community of womanhood. *Learn ways to boost self-compassion and self esteem. *Identify and fortify your natural strengths. *Develop self-nurturing practices. *Reduce stress with immersive art experiences. *Find new ways to regulate emotions through journal and mindfulness techniques.
Beginning Saturday October 8 running for 8 consecutive Saturday mornings from 10-11:45, Janus Counseling Center, led by Susan Hicks, MA, LMFT and Jennifer Vogel, MA, LMFT, is hosting an in-person processing group. When grief, loss, or loneliness strike, gathering together in the company of others going through similar feelings, brings about a healing that cannot happen in individual therapy. Please consider joining if you are experiencing complicated feelings of loneliness or loss. To reserve your spot, contact Jennifer at 805-617-3316. Group size is limited. $50 per session. If 4 or 8 weeks paid up front, a 10% discount applies.
Hosted by Jennifer Vogel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Group meets in Santa Barbara, CA 93105
However, I also use CBT, Narrative, Gestalt, Internal Family Systems, Somatic, and Emotionally Focused Therapy as modalities.
Beginning Saturday October 8 running for 8 consecutive Saturday mornings from 10-11:45, Janus Counseling Center, led by Susan Hicks, MA, LMFT and Jennifer Vogel, MA, LMFT, is hosting an in-person processing group. When grief, loss, or loneliness strike, gathering together in the company of others going through similar feelings, brings about a healing that cannot happen in individual therapy. Please consider joining if you are experiencing complicated feelings of loneliness or loss. To reserve your spot, contact Jennifer at 805-617-3316. Group size is limited. $50 per session. If 4 or 8 weeks paid up front, a 10% discount applies.
Sessions and groups provided to build coping skills and self insight for self with others
Sessions and groups provided to build coping skills and self insight for self with others
Wake Up Wednesdays! Get over the mid-week hump and join Psychologist, Dr. Lydia Luna for our virtual group, The Breath of Soul. Our group includes Breathwork and Soul Discussions. Our Breathwork is intended to provide energetic healing and emotional release. The Soul Discussion is a time to process, check-in and receive support. The goal is to help you connect, gain insight and feel better. Our group is kept small to allow members time to share. We also offer 1:1 Breathwork for those interested in individual breathwork sessions. Contact us for more information.
I take an integrative approach which may include Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR).
Wake Up Wednesdays! Get over the mid-week hump and join Psychologist, Dr. Lydia Luna for our virtual group, The Breath of Soul. Our group includes Breathwork and Soul Discussions. Our Breathwork is intended to provide energetic healing and emotional release. The Soul Discussion is a time to process, check-in and receive support. The goal is to help you connect, gain insight and feel better. Our group is kept small to allow members time to share. We also offer 1:1 Breathwork for those interested in individual breathwork sessions. Contact us for more information.
Are you a new mom experiencing heightened anxiety during your pregnancy or postpartum journey? Do you find it challenging to navigate the day-to-day tasks, manage the demands of motherhood, and carve out time for yourself? Our group aims to create a safe and compassionate space where you can find validation, normalize your experiences, and gain the support you need. We'll explore a range of strategies that can help you better manage your anxiety and regain a sense of control in your daily life. We invite you to join us and embark on this journey alongside a community.
Hosted by Mike Arteaga
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Group meets in Newbury Park, CA 91320
I use CBT, DBT, and ERP in my practice.
Are you a new mom experiencing heightened anxiety during your pregnancy or postpartum journey? Do you find it challenging to navigate the day-to-day tasks, manage the demands of motherhood, and carve out time for yourself? Our group aims to create a safe and compassionate space where you can find validation, normalize your experiences, and gain the support you need. We'll explore a range of strategies that can help you better manage your anxiety and regain a sense of control in your daily life. We invite you to join us and embark on this journey alongside a community.
This group is a safe space for college students who are struggling with disordered eating, body image issues, or any of the challenges that come with beginning and maintaining recovery from an eating disorder. Members will be screened before hand to ensure a group that will be supportive of one another and a good fit.
Hosted by Madeleine Saxe Masterson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Group meets in Santa Barbara, CA 93105
This group is a safe space for college students who are struggling with disordered eating, body image issues, or any of the challenges that come with beginning and maintaining recovery from an eating disorder. Members will be screened before hand to ensure a group that will be supportive of one another and a good fit.
This 10-week closed support group is designed for adults caring for aging parents or loved ones experiencing chronic illness, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or cognitive decline. Caregiving can be emotionally overwhelming, isolating, and exhausting, often bringing feelings of burnout, anticipatory grief, guilt, resentment, and stress. This group provides a supportive space to process the emotional realities of caregiving, connect with others who understand, learn practical coping strategies, establish healthy boundaries, and prioritize your own well-being. You do not have to carry the weight of caregiving alone. Support, connection, and encouragement are available.
Hosted by Jasmine M Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Group meets in Westlake Village, CA 91361
I draw from various therapeutic modalities including Narrative Therapy, Feminist Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and mindfulness practices.
This 10-week closed support group is designed for adults caring for aging parents or loved ones experiencing chronic illness, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or cognitive decline. Caregiving can be emotionally overwhelming, isolating, and exhausting, often bringing feelings of burnout, anticipatory grief, guilt, resentment, and stress. This group provides a supportive space to process the emotional realities of caregiving, connect with others who understand, learn practical coping strategies, establish healthy boundaries, and prioritize your own well-being. You do not have to carry the weight of caregiving alone. Support, connection, and encouragement are available.
Grief is not linear. Whether you are processing a recent loss or still reeling in waves of losing a loved one years ago — this group could be of benefit for you. There are many stages to the grief process and often times our culture does not create ample space to mourn, honor and remember our loved ones. Find community in your grief process in this 12 week closed group. It’s intimate, it’s raw, it’s healing.
Hosted by Claire Blakey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Group meets in Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Grief is not linear. Whether you are processing a recent loss or still reeling in waves of losing a loved one years ago — this group could be of benefit for you. There are many stages to the grief process and often times our culture does not create ample space to mourn, honor and remember our loved ones. Find community in your grief process in this 12 week closed group. It’s intimate, it’s raw, it’s healing.
I’m Kirsten. I’m a therapist, and a large part of my work is with adults with ADHD, especially women and moms who were diagnosed later—or are starting to wonder if ADHD explains why everything feels harder than it should. Most of the people I work with are capable, caring, and exhausted. They’ve been managing work, kids, and invisible mental load for years—while quietly blaming themselves for struggles that were never explained. This group comes directly from that work: helping people understand their brains with less shame and with real, practical support.
Hosted by Kirsten R Prater
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA
Group meets in Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
I’m Kirsten. I’m a therapist, and a large part of my work is with adults with ADHD, especially women and moms who were diagnosed later—or are starting to wonder if ADHD explains why everything feels harder than it should. Most of the people I work with are capable, caring, and exhausted. They’ve been managing work, kids, and invisible mental load for years—while quietly blaming themselves for struggles that were never explained. This group comes directly from that work: helping people understand their brains with less shame and with real, practical support.
Weekly intensive group therapy focused on living with sexual integrity. Each session is 50 minutes and is conducted via Zoom. Topics discussed include infidelity, porn/lust, risky sexual behaviors, and other unwanted behaviors. This is a safe space for men to take off their “mask,” practice honesty/vulnerability, develop an accountability network, and learn from others on the same journey. During the sessions, we share our struggles and successes. We develop solutions for difficult situations. We delve deeper into the underlying issues that hinder growth. We study books and selected readings to gain greater understanding.
Hosted by Men's Issues - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Group meets in Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Weekly intensive group therapy focused on living with sexual integrity. Each session is 50 minutes and is conducted via Zoom. Topics discussed include infidelity, porn/lust, risky sexual behaviors, and other unwanted behaviors. This is a safe space for men to take off their “mask,” practice honesty/vulnerability, develop an accountability network, and learn from others on the same journey. During the sessions, we share our struggles and successes. We develop solutions for difficult situations. We delve deeper into the underlying issues that hinder growth. We study books and selected readings to gain greater understanding.
This is an intimate experiential group that meets weekly, currently online, providing a safe space for women in recovery from eating disorders to connect and support each other. This is a closed group meaning that you must apply first to join, allowing a sense of security and continuity for group members. The group focus is on intuitive eating, developing positive body image and self-acceptance. Group members are encouraged to connect with each other between groups in a group chat for added support.
Hosted by Sarah Nicholson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Group meets in Westlake Village, CA 91361
That could include; cognitive - thought patterns, somatic - nervous system responses, behavioral - motivating change, emotional - expressing feelings, spiritual - connectedness and purpose.
This is an intimate experiential group that meets weekly, currently online, providing a safe space for women in recovery from eating disorders to connect and support each other. This is a closed group meaning that you must apply first to join, allowing a sense of security and continuity for group members. The group focus is on intuitive eating, developing positive body image and self-acceptance. Group members are encouraged to connect with each other between groups in a group chat for added support.
Do you feel overwhelmed, scattered, exhausted, or like you're constantly working harder than everyone else just to keep up? Many women with ADHD struggle with organization, time management, emotional regulation, perfectionism, self-criticism, and burnout while juggling work, relationships, parenting, and daily life. This supportive group provides a compassionate space to connect with others who understand the unique challenges of ADHD in women. Participants will learn practical strategies to improve focus, manage overwhelm, strengthen self-compassion, build sustainable habits, and work with their brains rather than against them. Together, we'll move from surviving to thriving.
Hosted by Danah A. Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Group meets in Santa Barbara, CA 93101
I hold a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, a BS in Organizational Leadership, and certifications in DBT, Trauma-Informed CBT, and Nonprofit Board Education.
Do you feel overwhelmed, scattered, exhausted, or like you're constantly working harder than everyone else just to keep up? Many women with ADHD struggle with organization, time management, emotional regulation, perfectionism, self-criticism, and burnout while juggling work, relationships, parenting, and daily life. This supportive group provides a compassionate space to connect with others who understand the unique challenges of ADHD in women. Participants will learn practical strategies to improve focus, manage overwhelm, strengthen self-compassion, build sustainable habits, and work with their brains rather than against them. Together, we'll move from surviving to thriving.
Matriesence is the transformational season of becoming a mother. It’s a time of profound impact - emotionally, physically, psychologically + spiritually. This season if often filled with identity changes, sleep deprivation, radical love + heart shifting perspective. Perinatal mood disorders such as postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, postpartum rage or other perinatal mood disorders or symptoms can often magnify this season and make mothers feel even more isolated + alone. The load of motherhood can often be tiresome and lonely + when paired with additional emotional challenges, can become debilitating. Find support, community and tools to navigate this challenging season. You are not alone.
Hosted by Claire Blakey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Group meets in Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Matriesence is the transformational season of becoming a mother. It’s a time of profound impact - emotionally, physically, psychologically + spiritually. This season if often filled with identity changes, sleep deprivation, radical love + heart shifting perspective. Perinatal mood disorders such as postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, postpartum rage or other perinatal mood disorders or symptoms can often magnify this season and make mothers feel even more isolated + alone. The load of motherhood can often be tiresome and lonely + when paired with additional emotional challenges, can become debilitating. Find support, community and tools to navigate this challenging season. You are not alone.
How do we navigate this often difficult phase of life? Creating new identity, meaning and purposes, coping strategies for health, financial and relationship issues unique to this era of life. I have other groups for couples, men and women on other days and times. If you are looking for other options.
Hosted by Paul-Bowie Hahn
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Group meets in Westlake Village, CA 91362
How do we navigate this often difficult phase of life? Creating new identity, meaning and purposes, coping strategies for health, financial and relationship issues unique to this era of life. I have other groups for couples, men and women on other days and times. If you are looking for other options.
SMART Recovery is a positive and proven, common-sense, self help approach to all addictive behaviors. Effective tools to sustain motivation, control urges, manage difficult thoughts and emotions, achieve life balance. Non-religious and empowering alternative to 12-steps. Contact: Len@fullspectrumrecovery.com or 805-886-1963. See www.fullspectrumrecovery.com or SMARTrecovery.org for more info.
SMART Recovery is a positive and proven, common-sense, self help approach to all addictive behaviors. Effective tools to sustain motivation, control urges, manage difficult thoughts and emotions, achieve life balance. Non-religious and empowering alternative to 12-steps. Contact: Len@fullspectrumrecovery.com or 805-886-1963. See www.fullspectrumrecovery.com or SMARTrecovery.org for more info.
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How does cognitive behavioral therapy work?
Cognitive behavioral therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario catastrophizing or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.
When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy?
It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioral therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.
How can I find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else?
To find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioral therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.
Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?
CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.