8-Week Grief Support Group in Ventura Hosted by Ceci Frost, AMFT You don't have to navigate grief alone. If you are in your first year of loss, this closed, in-person group offers a supportive space to process emotions, connect with others, and learn tools for healing. Starts: May 22, 2025 — Thursday evenings Location: Coastal Coworking, Ventura, CA Format: Closed group (4–8 participants, same members throughout) Cost: $50 per week, paid in 4-week installments Space is limited.
I work with clients dealing with grief from recent or unresolved losses, helping them navigate feelings of exhaustion, numbness, and confusion.
8-Week Grief Support Group in Ventura Hosted by Ceci Frost, AMFT You don't have to navigate grief alone. If you are in your first year of loss, this closed, in-person group offers a supportive space to process emotions, connect with others, and learn tools for healing. Starts: May 22, 2025 — Thursday evenings Location: Coastal Coworking, Ventura, CA Format: Closed group (4–8 participants, same members throughout) Cost: $50 per week, paid in 4-week installments Space is limited.
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 society. Our group creates an opportunity to open your heart, share your grief and find meaning and healing. Mothers and partners welcome.
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 society. Our group creates an opportunity to open your heart, share your grief and find meaning and healing. Mothers and partners welcome.
Are you someone who feels the weight of a loved one's addiction? Maybe you're feeling anxious, exhausted, or even helpless. This group is here for you. It's a space where people like you—who are open and desire to look inward—come together. We'll explore how to cope, set healthy boundaries, and find peace. This group is about finding support and understanding as you love someone who's struggling. Schedule a free 20 minute consultation today.
Are you someone who feels the weight of a loved one's addiction? Maybe you're feeling anxious, exhausted, or even helpless. This group is here for you. It's a space where people like you—who are open and desire to look inward—come together. We'll explore how to cope, set healthy boundaries, and find peace. This group is about finding support and understanding as you love someone who's struggling. Schedule a free 20 minute consultation today.
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This group is a six-week therapy group for women, blending the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model and mindfulness. This group is tailored for those navigating grief, trauma, relationship shifts, and career challenges along with a safe space for exploration. I offer guided exercises, discussions, & compassionate support to empower you to deepen your self-awareness and resilience. Each session delves into parts recognition, self-compassion, healing exiled parts, and integrating the inner self. Join this transformative journey, celebrating progress and setting intentions for ongoing transformation. 'Embracing Change' offers women strength, solace, and authentic resilience. Contact me for a free consultation.
Hosted by Kendra Lewis
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW, DBT, IFS
Group meets in Westlake Village, CA 91361
This group is a six-week therapy group for women, blending the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model and mindfulness. This group is tailored for those navigating grief, trauma, relationship shifts, and career challenges along with a safe space for exploration. I offer guided exercises, discussions, & compassionate support to empower you to deepen your self-awareness and resilience. Each session delves into parts recognition, self-compassion, healing exiled parts, and integrating the inner self. Join this transformative journey, celebrating progress and setting intentions for ongoing transformation. 'Embracing Change' offers women strength, solace, and authentic resilience. Contact me for a free consultation.
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.
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.
This group is a six-week therapy group for women, blending the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model and mindfulness. This group is tailored for those navigating grief, trauma, relationship shifts, and career challenges along with a safe space for exploration. I offer guided exercises, discussions, & compassionate support to empower you to deepen your self-awareness and resilience. Each session delves into parts recognition, self-compassion, healing exiled parts, and integrating the inner self. Join this transformative journey, celebrating progress and setting intentions for ongoing transformation. 'Embracing Change' offers women strength, solace, and authentic resilience. Contact me for a free consultation.
This group is a six-week therapy group for women, blending the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model and mindfulness. This group is tailored for those navigating grief, trauma, relationship shifts, and career challenges along with a safe space for exploration. I offer guided exercises, discussions, & compassionate support to empower you to deepen your self-awareness and resilience. Each session delves into parts recognition, self-compassion, healing exiled parts, and integrating the inner self. Join this transformative journey, celebrating progress and setting intentions for ongoing transformation. 'Embracing Change' offers women strength, solace, and authentic resilience. Contact me for a free consultation.
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
Positive Psychology; Post Traumatic Growth is used in grief and loss therapy; I teach clients to use the most effective skills for themselves
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."
6 week session. Ages 19-25. This group is focused on helping young adults process their parent's separation with peers in similar situations, whether it just happened or happened years ago. Participants will have space to process their feelings, learn to understand common emotions that arise, and how to navigate through their parent's separation and the changes that occur. Participants will also learn healthy self-care, coping skills, communication skills, and social skills. Limit is 6 participants. In-person in Westlake Village. Contact me today if you are interested.
6 week session. Ages 19-25. This group is focused on helping young adults process their parent's separation with peers in similar situations, whether it just happened or happened years ago. Participants will have space to process their feelings, learn to understand common emotions that arise, and how to navigate through their parent's separation and the changes that occur. Participants will also learn healthy self-care, coping skills, communication skills, and social skills. Limit is 6 participants. In-person in Westlake Village. Contact me today if you are interested.
Partner betrayal is traumatizing. It creates a roller-coaster of emotions, affects you socially, physically, and spiritually, and can send you through periods of self-doubt, hopelessness, and despair. This group will help you cope with emotions, grieve the losses, communicate your needs, and reclaim your power. The group format will include education about betrayal trauma, and time to process your thoughts and feelings with other betrayed partners. This Group is virtual and serves people from California
Hosted by Annie Finch
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR, CSAT, CADC I
Group meets in Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Partner betrayal is traumatizing. It creates a roller-coaster of emotions, affects you socially, physically, and spiritually, and can send you through periods of self-doubt, hopelessness, and despair. This group will help you cope with emotions, grieve the losses, communicate your needs, and reclaim your power. The group format will include education about betrayal trauma, and time to process your thoughts and feelings with other betrayed partners. This Group is virtual and serves people from California
Grief on the Porch is a structured support group in Westlake Village for those navigating the death of a loved one. Meeting weekly in-person, the group is hosted by Lizzy Glick, MA, LMFT, founder of On the Porch Wellness, and led by school-based Grief Counselor, Lisa Birch Murray – formerly of OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center. Each session builds sequentially, deepening insight and emotional integration over time. Art therapy with Beth Sopkin, MA, LMFT, is included to support personal reflection, creative expression, and meaningful connection in the aftermath of loss. Insurance is accepted.
Hosted by Lizzy Glick
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Group meets in Westlake Village, CA 91361
Grief on the Porch is a structured support group in Westlake Village for those navigating the death of a loved one. Meeting weekly in-person, the group is hosted by Lizzy Glick, MA, LMFT, founder of On the Porch Wellness, and led by school-based Grief Counselor, Lisa Birch Murray – formerly of OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center. Each session builds sequentially, deepening insight and emotional integration over time. Art therapy with Beth Sopkin, MA, LMFT, is included to support personal reflection, creative expression, and meaningful connection in the aftermath of loss. Insurance is accepted.
This is a community group aimed at bringing people together to heal, connect and act for climate care. The group provides; tools for coping with your climate emotions, supportive and empowering community connection, mindful ways to deepen your connection with the natural world and guidance for exploring how you can contribute to climate care.
Hosted by Sarah Nicholson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Group meets in Westlake Village, CA 91361
This is a community group aimed at bringing people together to heal, connect and act for climate care. The group provides; tools for coping with your climate emotions, supportive and empowering community connection, mindful ways to deepen your connection with the natural world and guidance for exploring how you can contribute to climate care.
Grief on the Porch is a structured support group in Westlake Village for those navigating the death of a loved one. Meeting weekly, virtually, the group is hosted by Lizzy Glick, MA, LMFT, founder of On the Porch Wellness, and led by school-based Grief Counselor, Lisa Birch Murray – formerly of OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center. Each session builds sequentially, deepening insight and emotional integration over time. Art therapy with Beth Sopkin, MA, LMFT, is included to support personal reflection, creative expression, and meaningful connection in the aftermath of loss. Insurance is accepted.
Hosted by Lizzy Glick
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Group meets in Westlake Village, CA 91361
Grief on the Porch is a structured support group in Westlake Village for those navigating the death of a loved one. Meeting weekly, virtually, the group is hosted by Lizzy Glick, MA, LMFT, founder of On the Porch Wellness, and led by school-based Grief Counselor, Lisa Birch Murray – formerly of OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center. Each session builds sequentially, deepening insight and emotional integration over time. Art therapy with Beth Sopkin, MA, LMFT, is included to support personal reflection, creative expression, and meaningful connection in the aftermath of loss. Insurance is accepted.
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.
I've been in practice for over 30 years, facilitating groups around grief, loss, shame, divorce, pre/birth trauma, and couples work.
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.
This group is a six-week therapy group for women, blending the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model and mindfulness. This group is tailored for those navigating grief, trauma, relationship shifts, and career challenges along with a safe space for exploration. I offer guided exercises, discussions, & compassionate support to empower you to deepen your self-awareness and resilience. Each session delves into parts recognition, self-compassion, healing exiled parts, and integrating the inner self. Join this transformative journey, celebrating progress and setting intentions for ongoing transformation. 'Embracing Change' offers women strength, solace, and authentic resilience. Contact me for a free consultation.
This group is a six-week therapy group for women, blending the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model and mindfulness. This group is tailored for those navigating grief, trauma, relationship shifts, and career challenges along with a safe space for exploration. I offer guided exercises, discussions, & compassionate support to empower you to deepen your self-awareness and resilience. Each session delves into parts recognition, self-compassion, healing exiled parts, and integrating the inner self. Join this transformative journey, celebrating progress and setting intentions for ongoing transformation. 'Embracing Change' offers women strength, solace, and authentic resilience. Contact me for a free consultation.
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
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.
This loss and grief support group offers a compassionate space for individuals coping with the death of a loved one or significant life changes. Participants will explore the emotional and physical impacts of grief, share experiences, and learn healthy coping strategies. The group combines psychoeducation with peer support to help members process grief, adjust to change, and find meaning. It is appropriate for adults seeking connection and guidance through the grieving process. A brief screening is required to ensure a supportive and safe group environment.
Hosted by Eric Grossman
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Group meets in Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
I specialize in grief and loss, trauma, troubled teens, and addiction recovery.
This loss and grief support group offers a compassionate space for individuals coping with the death of a loved one or significant life changes. Participants will explore the emotional and physical impacts of grief, share experiences, and learn healthy coping strategies. The group combines psychoeducation with peer support to help members process grief, adjust to change, and find meaning. It is appropriate for adults seeking connection and guidance through the grieving process. A brief screening is required to ensure a supportive and safe group environment.
Women supporting Women in the complexities of age (50+)
Hosted by Paul-Bowie Hahn
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Group meets in Westlake Village, CA 91362
Women supporting Women in the complexities of age (50+)
This IFS (Internal Family Systems) and mindfulness-based therapy group offers a safe, supportive space to heal from trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, work stress, and life transitions. You’ll explore your inner world, understand your “parts,” and cultivate deep self-compassion. Through experiential practices and meaningful group connection, you’ll gain practical tools to process unresolved emotions and navigate daily stress with greater clarity and resilience—while feeling truly seen, supported, and empowered. Schedule your free consultation to get started.
Hosted by Sierra Flynn
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR, IFS
Group meets in Westlake Village, CA 91361
This IFS (Internal Family Systems) and mindfulness-based therapy group offers a safe, supportive space to heal from trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, work stress, and life transitions. You’ll explore your inner world, understand your “parts,” and cultivate deep self-compassion. Through experiential practices and meaningful group connection, you’ll gain practical tools to process unresolved emotions and navigate daily stress with greater clarity and resilience—while feeling truly seen, supported, and empowered. Schedule your free consultation to get started.
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
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.
Free support group sponsored by Hospice of the Conejo to help support those suffering this difficult loss. Working through this grief with others who understand your emotions can serve as a beginning to healing. Couples and individuals welcomed. Frequent issues discussed are: *Profound sadness and grief *Guilt over imagined misdeeds *Anger and jealousy *Need to talk about the baby *Couple conflicts *Feelings lasting longer than outsiders expect.
Free support group sponsored by Hospice of the Conejo to help support those suffering this difficult loss. Working through this grief with others who understand your emotions can serve as a beginning to healing. Couples and individuals welcomed. Frequent issues discussed are: *Profound sadness and grief *Guilt over imagined misdeeds *Anger and jealousy *Need to talk about the baby *Couple conflicts *Feelings lasting longer than outsiders expect.
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How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.