Support Groups in California
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Anxiety Group for Teens
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"Social anxiety goes beyond feelings of social discomfort, it’s a state of debilitation in our everyday existence. Support groups can help work towards alleviating anxiety and provide coping capabilities. Group therapy allows to develop communication skills and build up self-esteem. ..."

social skills
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, MFT
Verified
Verified
"social skills for kids and teens on the autistic spectrum "

Mindfulness Training & Life Coaching
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, MFT, CPC
Verified
Verified
"Please call for a free phone evaluation--we talk about whether psychotherapy, mindfulness training, or life coaching is best for you. For more info about my practice, please visit my website: www.DrRanjanPatel.com I conduct therapy within CA only. I offer psychotherapy ..."

Women and Divorce
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified
Verified
"Support and guidance in this challenging time. "

Women's Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"I run support groups specifically for women, addressing issues surrounding co-dependency, intimacy, relationships, and parenting. The groups allow for women to establish a place of unity where they are able to obtain the support necessary to create changes in their ..."
Not accepting new clients

Couples Counseling: 4-wk Introductory Series
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"Rekindle! - Reconnect! - Revitalize Your Relationship! 1) Identify your repetitive negative cycle. 2) Learn how this cycle gets in the way of closeness. 3) Understand each other's relationship needs. 4) Rekindle the ability to reach out and know that ..."

Addiction Recovery Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"Educate and support clients, who are in the recovery process from substance abuse. Subjects include: effective coping skills, relationship and communication skills, stress management skills based on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. "

DBT Skills Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
Verified
"The DBT skills group teaches emotion regulation, mindfulness, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness skills. "

Pinnacle Counseling and Testing Center
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
"We are an outpatient practice specializing in the treatment of anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, and related conditions. We utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and Biofeedback Therapy to help children, adolescents, and adults reach peak mental health performance. ..."

Adult Children of Immigrants Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"Feeling the strain of perfectionism from a demanding parent? Still uncovering how your strict upbringing impacts you today? Conflicted about honoring family tradition and being true to yourself? Join the Adult Children of Immigrants Group for first generation and immigrant ..."

Junior High School Counseling Group
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
Verified
"As peer relationships are a major source of joy and angst for adolescents, therapy in groups has the power to engage young people in a way that no other approach can. Unlike most adolescent groups that are psychoeducational or skill-based, ..."
Support Group for Parents of multiple births (twi
Psychologist, PhD, FIPA
Verified
Verified
"I am starting two groups. Time and dates of week to be determined. One group is for parents of gifted and highly gifted children. It is designed to be a support group as well as dealing with the therapeutic aspects ..."

Trauma Informed
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, APCC
Verified
Verified
"Thus group is developed to help assist individuals who may have similar challengrs involving trauma. Trauma can vary with each individual. "

Child and Adolescent Groups
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PsyD
Verified
Verified
"I offer a number or groups for children and adolescents. Call or email to place your child's name on the waiting list and I will alert you when a spot becomes available. "

MOMS of TEENS
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified
Verified
"MOMS of TEENS is a class/discussion Group for parents of students in the Z Generation. I chose the text, UNDERSTANDING YOUR TEEN by Jim Burns because it is comprehensive and foundational as well as functional. The author tackles the realities ..."

DBT Skills Adults
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
"Please see website for detailed info: http://www.oaklanddbtcent er.com "

My New Boss is Out to Get Me: Why?
Psychologist, Laura Roth, PsyD, MA
Verified
Verified
"This is a group for people who are in the middle of an organizational change, and are suddenly feeling alienated at work. Meet other people who are going through the same thing, and find strategies for handling the anxiety associated ..."

Breath of Soul- Virtual Group
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
"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. ..."
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What is the difference between Group Therapy and a Support Group?
California 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 California 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 California 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 California 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 California 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 California 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 California 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 California 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.