Girls Group!
Girls Group is for 7th and 8th grade girls who want to build supportive friendships and feel more confident in themselves. Group runs from March 6th through April 24th. The cost is $500 for 8 sessions.
Hosted by Andrea Weicker
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94618
Girls Group is for 7th and 8th grade girls who want to build supportive friendships and feel more confident in themselves. Group runs from March 6th through April 24th. The cost is $500 for 8 sessions.
Gray Divorce Support Group-accepting new members
Many adults are faced with divorce after long marriages. These divorces can have unique challenges. Lessen the pain of your Gray Divorce and move on with the support of others. I am facilitating a Gray Divorce Support group for men ...
Hosted by Lynn Erwin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Carlsbad, CA 92008
Many adults are faced with divorce after long marriages. These divorces can have unique challenges. Lessen the pain of your Gray Divorce and move on with the support of others. I am facilitating a Gray Divorce Support group for men ...
Social Skills Group for Adolescents
A social skills group for ages 12 to 17, FREE for existing clients and community members. Join your peers in playing video games (e.g. Minecraft, Among Us, Switch Online, and more), board games, card games, etc. Feel free to bring ...
Hosted by Taylor Jacob Baldwin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sacramento, CA 95864
A social skills group for ages 12 to 17, FREE for existing clients and community members. Join your peers in playing video games (e.g. Minecraft, Among Us, Switch Online, and more), board games, card games, etc. Feel free to bring ...
Queer Support Group
This is a bi-weekly 90 minute process group is for anyone needing support with sexual empowerment, their sexuality, sex practices, codependency, toxic relationship pattens, dating, hooking up, fears of intimacy, fear of being vulnerable, alternative life styles, macro micro aggression ...
Hosted by Maxine M. Hughes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CST-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90048
This is a bi-weekly 90 minute process group is for anyone needing support with sexual empowerment, their sexuality, sex practices, codependency, toxic relationship pattens, dating, hooking up, fears of intimacy, fear of being vulnerable, alternative life styles, macro micro aggression ...
Body & Soul Process Group
An integrated approach to Trauma Recovery and Healthier Living Interpersonal Process Group Therapy for Men and Women to gain skills in Practicing specific skills for relaxation and body awareness Identifying trauma triggers and stopping progression of stress related pain Developing ...
Hosted by The New Beginnings Center - Sean Baker
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SEP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Camarillo, CA 93010
An integrated approach to Trauma Recovery and Healthier Living Interpersonal Process Group Therapy for Men and Women to gain skills in Practicing specific skills for relaxation and body awareness Identifying trauma triggers and stopping progression of stress related pain Developing ...
Imperfect Mellow LLC
Hosted by Cecilia Navarro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montclair, CA 91763
Women's Body Image Support Group (Telehealth)
This group will be facilitated by Holly Kirth, LMFT to ensure a safe environment. The goal is to provide a mindful space for clients to explore and improve their body image, self-image, and self-esteem. Format: A psycho-education topic on body ...
Hosted by Holly N Kirth
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, ME
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94115
This group will be facilitated by Holly Kirth, LMFT to ensure a safe environment. The goal is to provide a mindful space for clients to explore and improve their body image, self-image, and self-esteem. Format: A psycho-education topic on body ...
Women's Empowerment Group
The Women's Empowerment Group is designed to provide support and strategies for women navigating challenging relationships, loss, abandonment, grief, or trauma. Its goal is to equip participants with techniques to navigate emotional challenges, foster healthy self-esteem, enhance confidence, and promote ...
Hosted by The Mind Body Rejuvenation Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, AT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tarzana, CA 91356
The Women's Empowerment Group is designed to provide support and strategies for women navigating challenging relationships, loss, abandonment, grief, or trauma. Its goal is to equip participants with techniques to navigate emotional challenges, foster healthy self-esteem, enhance confidence, and promote ...
CBT for Anxiety
Are you struggling with anxiety and looking for tools you can use now? Whether it be social anxiety, general anxiety, phobias, or panic attacks, this group breaks down the concepts of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) in a way that you ...
Hosted by Stephanie Gilbert
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90406
Are you struggling with anxiety and looking for tools you can use now? Whether it be social anxiety, general anxiety, phobias, or panic attacks, this group breaks down the concepts of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) in a way that you ...
Sexual Addiction Recovery for Men
By Invitation Only. Client must be in Recovery for Sexual Addiction weekly.
Hosted by Tracy D Tacquard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT-S, CMAT-S, EMDR, PIT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Temecula, CA 92590
By Invitation Only. Client must be in Recovery for Sexual Addiction weekly.
Women's Growth Group
We are a unique process group for women who are interested in following their passion, sharing their accomplishments, and furthering their dreams as well as reworking past experiences. Introspective work with a twist of adventure, healthy risk taking and humor. ...
Hosted by Bette Ozburn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in La Verne, CA 91750
We are a unique process group for women who are interested in following their passion, sharing their accomplishments, and furthering their dreams as well as reworking past experiences. Introspective work with a twist of adventure, healthy risk taking and humor. ...
First Generation American Identity Group
The Group provides an opportunity to share, explore & heal different experiences that First Generation Americans are navigating: cultural identity& belonging, understanding "The American dream", acculturation, coping with external racism discrimination / microaggression /stigma and bias, access to resources, building ...
Hosted by Silvia Popa
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montecito, CA 93108
The Group provides an opportunity to share, explore & heal different experiences that First Generation Americans are navigating: cultural identity& belonging, understanding "The American dream", acculturation, coping with external racism discrimination / microaggression /stigma and bias, access to resources, building ...
Collective Mental Health
Mental health services center for teens and adults. Providing individual, group, and family therapy.
Hosted by Sylvanna M. Vargas
Psychologist, PhD, MPH
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
Mental health services center for teens and adults. Providing individual, group, and family therapy.
Online Therapy Services and Online Therapy
I provide individual, family, and couples counseling completely online as well. I also can provide webinars and WebEx classes and presentations to larger groups. If you feel this format would work better for you, or if you are further away ...
Hosted by Neil Babins
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntington Beach, CA 92648
I provide individual, family, and couples counseling completely online as well. I also can provide webinars and WebEx classes and presentations to larger groups. If you feel this format would work better for you, or if you are further away ...
Online Art-Based Youth Grief Support Group
An 8-week virtual support group, utilizing art and journal reflections, offering the opportunity for youth to share their personal experience and feelings in a safe and nurturing environment. No art experience is necessary. This space allows for emotional support and ...
Hosted by Krista L Hawkins
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Jose, CA 95121
An 8-week virtual support group, utilizing art and journal reflections, offering the opportunity for youth to share their personal experience and feelings in a safe and nurturing environment. No art experience is necessary. This space allows for emotional support and ...
LGBTQ+ Adult Therapy Group
LGBTQ+ Adult therapy group (online or in-person) specializes in treating LGBTQ+ individuals ages 18-60. This online or in-person therapy group, is an important way for people to access affirming therapy that is sensitive to the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, ...
Hosted by Paul Baum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Riverside, CA 92501
LGBTQ+ Adult therapy group (online or in-person) specializes in treating LGBTQ+ individuals ages 18-60. This online or in-person therapy group, is an important way for people to access affirming therapy that is sensitive to the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, ...
Gender Magic
Free virtual group. http://www.relationalcent er.org/groups/
Hosted by Lo Story Moon Lankford
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90034
Free virtual group. http://www.relationalcent er.org/groups/
Adult ADHD Coaching Group
A compassionate, neurodiversity-affirming space for Adults with ADHD to share their experiences, receive support, and learn skills. Connect with and support other adults with ADHD. Build motivation and learn the tools needed to meet goals. Empower each other to appreciate ...
Hosted by Jeanie Zhener Lo
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arcadia, CA 91006
A compassionate, neurodiversity-affirming space for Adults with ADHD to share their experiences, receive support, and learn skills. Connect with and support other adults with ADHD. Build motivation and learn the tools needed to meet goals. Empower each other to appreciate ...
Grief and Loss Expressive Arts Group Begins 3/8/22
Join Jennifer for a virtual Expressive Arts Grief and Loss group beginning on March 8, 2022. Groups will be limited to 6 participants, and will occur every two weeks. Please reach out with questions and for more information about the ...
Hosted by Jennifer Martin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Palo Alto, CA 94306
Join Jennifer for a virtual Expressive Arts Grief and Loss group beginning on March 8, 2022. Groups will be limited to 6 participants, and will occur every two weeks. Please reach out with questions and for more information about the ...
Grief and Loss, related to a death
Contact me for additional questions: The goal of this support group is to show up, give and receive support from others that are experiencing loss, particularly from a death, while also learning tools on how to best walk through the ...
Hosted by Signe Schiavo MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newport Beach, CA 92660
Contact me for additional questions: The goal of this support group is to show up, give and receive support from others that are experiencing loss, particularly from a death, while also learning tools on how to best walk through the ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in California?
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.