Support Groups in Long Beach, CA
Women's Support Group
This women's support group takes place on a yacht located in Belmont Shores, Alamitos Bay, Long Beach. The group's focus is helping women effectively cope with Life's challenges including; stress management, relationship issues, balancing family/career life, divorce recovery, parenting, grief ...
Hosted by Rhonda L Mason
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Long Beach, CA 90803
This women's support group takes place on a yacht located in Belmont Shores, Alamitos Bay, Long Beach. The group's focus is helping women effectively cope with Life's challenges including; stress management, relationship issues, balancing family/career life, divorce recovery, parenting, grief ...
Women's Empowerment Collective Group
A group of 5-10 women who commit meet regularly for the purpose of support, combining resources, creating both independence and interdependence, providing support and encouragement to speak your truth to yourself, your love ones and to power
Hosted by Sandra M Hardy
Psychologist, MFT, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Long Beach, CA 90807
A group of 5-10 women who commit meet regularly for the purpose of support, combining resources, creating both independence and interdependence, providing support and encouragement to speak your truth to yourself, your love ones and to power
LBC Wellness
Every single one of us deserves to live a happy life. Are you happy? If your past and/or current life events prevent you from living the life you want, reach out to us today and let's see if we can ...
Hosted by Nicole Abadi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Long Beach, CA 90806
Every single one of us deserves to live a happy life. Are you happy? If your past and/or current life events prevent you from living the life you want, reach out to us today and let's see if we can ...
Inspired Communication for Queer Women
We all have basic needs. What about the need to be seen and heard? As queer women, we get dismissed and our basic need to be seen/heard is not met. This causes us to shut down, get frustrated/angry, or to ...
Hosted by Chai Benson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Long Beach, CA 90804
We all have basic needs. What about the need to be seen and heard? As queer women, we get dismissed and our basic need to be seen/heard is not met. This causes us to shut down, get frustrated/angry, or to ...
Pregnancy & Postpartum Support Group
FREE Spanish Postpartum Support Group. Learn about postpartum anxiety and depression, how to implement self care, effective stress management and community resources
Hosted by Susana Marroquin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Long Beach, CA 90813
FREE Spanish Postpartum Support Group. Learn about postpartum anxiety and depression, how to implement self care, effective stress management and community resources
Male Sex Addiction Group
This group runs on Mondays from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM and is currently held online via Zoom due to COVID-19. Facilitated by master therapist Darrin Ford, LMFT who has over 20 years of experience in this field. He is ...
Hosted by Mindful Centers for Addiction and Trauma Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT-S, MBAT-CS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Long Beach, CA 90806
This group runs on Mondays from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM and is currently held online via Zoom due to COVID-19. Facilitated by master therapist Darrin Ford, LMFT who has over 20 years of experience in this field. He is ...
The Afterglow
This is a support group for women dealing with postpartum depression and anxiety. It is a five week closed group where we will discuss the birth of a mother, the difference between the baby blues and post partum mood disorders, ...
Hosted by Robin Pritchard Giesen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Long Beach, CA 90807
This is a support group for women dealing with postpartum depression and anxiety. It is a five week closed group where we will discuss the birth of a mother, the difference between the baby blues and post partum mood disorders, ...
CBT for Depression
This is a time-limited psychotherapy group aimed at providing you with skills to cope with depressive symptoms. Group runs for 12 weeks with the option to do refresher courses in the future.
Hosted by Lilia Sheynman
Psychologist, PhD, CAMC II
Verified Verified
Group meets in Long Beach, CA 90807
This is a time-limited psychotherapy group aimed at providing you with skills to cope with depressive symptoms. Group runs for 12 weeks with the option to do refresher courses in the future.
General Process Group
Group therapy sessions are 90 minutes long and meet weekly. This group will address interpersonal and relational concerns, self-growth, and self-understanding. Groups improve your relationship both with yourself and others.
Hosted by Leslie Klein
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Long Beach, CA 90803
Group therapy sessions are 90 minutes long and meet weekly. This group will address interpersonal and relational concerns, self-growth, and self-understanding. Groups improve your relationship both with yourself and others.
Opening to Grief - Group Therapy (Virtual)
This 8-week group therapy is for adults who are dealing with the loss of a loved one, and interested in a supportive and therapeutic space to share about their process, hear about others' journeys and explore ways to cope with ...
Hosted by Constanza Patricia Whitwood - Love Listen And Play
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Long Beach, CA 90815
This 8-week group therapy is for adults who are dealing with the loss of a loved one, and interested in a supportive and therapeutic space to share about their process, hear about others' journeys and explore ways to cope with ...
Men's Sexual Addiction Process Group
The first step a person struggling with sex addiction needs to do is end the double life. Having worked in the sex addiction field for over a decade, I can tell you that group therapy is essential for sustained recovery. ...
Hosted by Earl Klebe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Long Beach, CA 90803
The first step a person struggling with sex addiction needs to do is end the double life. Having worked in the sex addiction field for over a decade, I can tell you that group therapy is essential for sustained recovery. ...
Hello Alma: https://www.helloalma.com
Therapists at Alma, like me, are specialized to help with all types of concerns like anxiety, trauma, relationships, addiction, and more. Read someone’s profile to get a better understanding of their training, experience, and approach to care.
You may ...
Hosted by Brandon Reginald Washington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BCD, MBA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Long Beach, CA 90802
Therapists at Alma, like me, are specialized to help with all types of concerns like anxiety, trauma, relationships, addiction, and more. Read someone’s profile to get a better understanding of their training, experience, and approach to care.
You may ...
Women's Empowerment Group
The hardest part of recovery is reaching out to other people for help. There are people that can understand, relate and help start you on the process of healing. Begin working with others in a safe and trusting therapeutic environment ...
Hosted by Sano Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Long Beach, CA 90803
The hardest part of recovery is reaching out to other people for help. There are people that can understand, relate and help start you on the process of healing. Begin working with others in a safe and trusting therapeutic environment ...
Through the Chaos: Mommy Support Group
NOT CURRENTLY RUNNING: Parenting can bring about a number of difficult feelings, including fear, uncertainty, self-doubt, & overwhelm. With it comes many thoughts, questions, & concerns...how do I balance it all, does anyone else feel this way, am I a ...
Hosted by Nicole Kristine Thorn
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Long Beach, CA 90805
NOT CURRENTLY RUNNING: Parenting can bring about a number of difficult feelings, including fear, uncertainty, self-doubt, & overwhelm. With it comes many thoughts, questions, & concerns...how do I balance it all, does anyone else feel this way, am I a ...
Loneliness & Loss of Community
A Therapy Group For Those Experiencing Loss of Relationships & Community, using Prayer Practices - For you who are seeking to connect with others and build good friendships, but not sure how. This group is intended to connect members and ...
Hosted by Susette Magana
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Long Beach, CA 90803
A Therapy Group For Those Experiencing Loss of Relationships & Community, using Prayer Practices - For you who are seeking to connect with others and build good friendships, but not sure how. This group is intended to connect members and ...
Men's Sex Addiction Process / Relationship Repair
Facilitated by my colleagues, Novus clinical Director, Duane Osterlind, LMFT, and Mateo Leonardo, AMFT, many of my clients benefit from the supplemental support offered in this therapist led men's group which is focused on processing sex addiction struggles and compulsive ...
Hosted by Krystal Faust
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, ASAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Long Beach, CA 90803
Facilitated by my colleagues, Novus clinical Director, Duane Osterlind, LMFT, and Mateo Leonardo, AMFT, many of my clients benefit from the supplemental support offered in this therapist led men's group which is focused on processing sex addiction struggles and compulsive ...
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills Group
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) offers structured support for emotional regulation, stress coping, and improved relationships in individuals struggling with various issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and personality disorders. This group can assist you in learning effective mindfulness practices, distress ...
Hosted by Veronica Ghabour
Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Long Beach, CA 90814
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) offers structured support for emotional regulation, stress coping, and improved relationships in individuals struggling with various issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and personality disorders. This group can assist you in learning effective mindfulness practices, distress ...
Women's Group
This group is for women who have had therapy before or are on a inner-journey of awareness. The goal of the group is to facilitate group member's understanding of the fears, defenses, and other blocks which get in the way ...
Hosted by Joni L. Davis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Long Beach, CA 90803
This group is for women who have had therapy before or are on a inner-journey of awareness. The goal of the group is to facilitate group member's understanding of the fears, defenses, and other blocks which get in the way ...
Men's Sexual Addiction Process Group
This is a process group focused on providing a space for men working through sexually addictive behavior. Here, group members can strengthen their social support network and discover how sex, love, and porn addiction affects their significant relationships. This is ...
Hosted by Ross Crothers
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Long Beach, CA 90803
This is a process group focused on providing a space for men working through sexually addictive behavior. Here, group members can strengthen their social support network and discover how sex, love, and porn addiction affects their significant relationships. This is ...
Helping Professionals Psycho-Education & Support
Telehealth group for helping professionals (i.e. Case Managers, Counselors, Behavior Therapists, Mental Health Therapists). Group topics include professional development, compassion fatigue, burn-out, and self-care. Groups are organized by a supervisor, manager, or HR. I am a neutral third party, licensed ...
Hosted by ReNina Dee Minter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Long Beach, CA 90803
Telehealth group for helping professionals (i.e. Case Managers, Counselors, Behavior Therapists, Mental Health Therapists). Group topics include professional development, compassion fatigue, burn-out, and self-care. Groups are organized by a supervisor, manager, or HR. I am a neutral third party, licensed ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Long Beach?
Search for nearby support groups by inputting your city, zip code, or the name of the group into the search bar. From there, you can filter to find a group that suits your needs, whether you are looking for support for a teenager, a group that focuses on a specific issue, such as depression, or a particular program type, such as one geared toward developing social skills. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
How does group therapy work?
Therapy groups are led by one or more therapists and serve to help people process their experiences and learn from others who understand their challenges firsthand. They can be based on a specific issue, such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, and caregiving. They can involve a specific type of program or therapy, such as a social skills group or CBT group. They can also be specific to a particular population or community, such as teens or LGBTQ.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. 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.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. 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.
What are the benefits of group therapy?
Support groups help connect people with shared challenges or physical and mental health conditions. In a group setting, participants can receive support and feedback from peers and can acquire new skills, strategies and perspectives by listening to one another. Discussing your experience with someone who also has a cancer diagnosis, or whose son also struggles with addiction, for example, can help you feel less alone, reduce distress, find empathy and connection, and learn practical or medical information that has helped others. Group therapy can also be a more affordable option than individual therapy and just as effective.
Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?
Support groups can be deeply valuable for both emotional support and/or treatment outcomes. It’s difficult to make a blanket statement on efficacy due to the many different types of support groups and conditions treated, but group therapy has been found to be just as effective as individual therapy in establishing long-term abstinence for conditions such as substance abuse, addiction and alcohol abuse.
How much does group therapy cost?
Group counseling is typically less expensive than individual counseling, with each session costing on average between $60 to $75. Meanwhile, individual therapy sessions can run anywhere from $100 to $200 and up, even after insurance. It is possible to find low-cost group therapy options and many therapists offer group sessions free of charge.
Does insurance cover group therapy?
As with individual therapy, many insurance companies do offer coverage for group therapy sessions. However, the coverage varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider. Individuals are encouraged to check with their insurance providers to verify coverage.
How long does group therapy last?
The length of a support group session is often one hour but can fall anywhere between 45 minutes and two hours. The amount of time that people remain in a support group varies based on their specific needs and goals and the type of therapy. Some individuals may seek a shorter-term group, such as a bereavement group, that may last between six and 20 weeks. Some may seek a longer-term group that lasts for a year or indefinitely.
What are the limitations of support groups?
Support groups have many benefits, but there are a few limitations as well. Support groups do not constitute formal therapeutic or medical treatment, and are not run by licensed mental health professionals, so some people may opt for group therapy or individual therapy instead. Additionally, support groups can depend on the other participants, so a disruptive individual has the potential to mar the group dynamic, and the anecdotal information shared may sometimes be unhelpful or inaccurate. Because it is a group setting, confidentiality can be more difficult to guard and participants receive less personalized attention than they would in an individual therapy session.