Are you tired of paying for individual therapy for your teen, in addition to separate parenting sessions that just don't seem effective anymore?In our DBT group, we meet with teens & parents for the first half of the session where we teach mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and effective communication skills. In the second half of each session, the group splits into two– teens in one & parents in another. This is where we give real life and real time examples of the skills being learned. Learn More at: RealHonestTherapy.com
Hosted by Shireen Shahidi
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Encino, CA 91436
Hey there! If you're feeling overwhelmed and going through tough times, I'm here to lend you a helping hand. I specialize in working with people of all ages who are facing anxiety, depression, and trauma. My goal is to provide you with a compassionate and empathetic approach to help you heal and grow. I want you to feel comfortable and relaxed when sharing your thoughts and emotions with me, so we can work together to overcome any obstacles.
There are groups for women who are in the midst of transition, such as an "empty nest," retirement/career change, or a change in a primary relationship, such as marriage, divorce, or re-marriage. The focus is on identifying and asserting one's needs, building a supportive network of friends, finding creative outlets, and improving self esteem.
Hosted by Dr. Mary Eileen Cronin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Encino, CA 91316
I use Best Practices such as CBT and Mindfulness for depression and anxiety, and for a deeper dive into relationships or developing creative potential, or coping with illness, I also employ Psychodynamic therapy.
Is depression or anxiety affecting your relationships or job? Do you need help developing your creative potential? Are you coping with illness? Using my experience as a UCLA family medicine psychologist and a published author/creative writing instructor, I've helped countless people navigate relationships, jobs, cope with illness, or launch their writing careers. I am uniquely equipped to help women, writers, and the chronically ill client. As a graduate of Howard University, I was trained to treat culturally diverse clients. Using a combination of CBT and Psychodynamic therapies, I treat adolescents, adults, and couples.
Emend Helthcare, a large network of 9 treatment facilities that provide the highest quality care. Individualized, evidenced based, Trauma informed all boast a comprehensive range of treatment modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Our compassionate staff members are committed to delivering quality care, ensuring that every individual receives the personalized support they need on their journey to recovery. With a focus on holistic wellness and evidence-based practices, we strive to empower our clients to reclaim their lives and thrive beyond addiction and mental health challenges
Hosted by Emend Healthcare
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Encino, CA 91436
We also operate an inpatient Residential facility that focuses on primary mental health concerns such as Bipolar, Anxiety, Depression and Schizophrenia, suicidal and or suicidal ideations.
Emend Health Care A Diverse network comprises 9 luxurious substance abuse and mental health primary treatment centers. Benchmark Transitions, being one of the networks, Established in 1993 has the experience and dedicated to providing top-tier care. Our facilities boast a comprehensive range of treatment modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Our compassionate staff members are committed to delivering quality care, ensuring that every individual receives the personalized support they need on their journey to recovery. With a focus on holistic wellness and evidence-based practices, we strive to empower our clients to reclaim their lives and thrive beyond addiction and mental health challenges.
You don't have to deal with the symptoms of depression, anxiety, loneliness, low self-esteem and relationship problems alone. Group therapy provides an ideal environment to heal and grow. Most symptoms are affected by the relationships in your life. Understanding yourself and how you engage in relationships is the work of group therapy. Group therapy improves our functioning in all these relationships, easing the symptoms that arise from unsatisfying relationships.
Hosted by Rena Pollak
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Encino, CA 91436
You're unhappy and you're trying to do something about it. Anxiety is stressing you out. It can make you feel depressed and experience low self-esteem. You want to feel good about yourself and the direction you're taking in life. However, you may feel hopeless, helpless and alone. But you aren't! We can discover what's not working for you and find different ways of thinking that open up new possibilities. A shift in your perspective can make all the difference in the world. Therapy can help you gain a greater sense of freedom and joy.
This group is for high school students to work on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors related to school, peer, and family stressors. Clients will also work to build coping skills in order to manage symptoms of anxiety and depression, as well as work to increase self-esteem and confidence. The group meets for 60 minutes/week for 8 weeks. The cost is $75 per session and must commit to the 8 weeks.
Hosted by Malena Ally
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Encino, CA 91436
I offer groups for older children (10-13 years), teens (14-18 years) and young adults (19-30 years) experiencing anxiety, difficulty with peer relationships, depression, and/or life stressors.
Hello! I work with tweens, teens, and millennials to help them go from isolation, sadness, dropping grades, excessive worry and difficulty managing life/family stress to feeling more confident, happier, able to manage school/life, hanging out with friends on the weekends, and deeper relationships with family. I love working with people who feel like they just don't fit in and helping them to find that confidence to be themselves. I also love helping people to connect more to their friends and/or family and to build those natural support systems.
This group is for high school students who feel easily overwhelmed, and worry excessively about what others think. They feel unsure of themselves and might be isolating in their bedroom. They are looking at a summer with their TV, watching their peers on social media have all the fun. Group members will gain healthy coping skills, in order to manage overwhelming feelings, and start to incorporate new activities into their day. They will also work to identify their strengths and values so that they can improve their confidence. The group is 2 hours per day for 5 days. Total cost, materials included, is $750.
Hosted by Malena Ally
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Encino, CA 91436
I offer groups for older children (10-13 years), teens (14-18 years) and young adults (19-30 years) experiencing anxiety, difficulty with peer relationships, depression, and/or life stressors.
Hello! I work with tweens, teens, and millennials to help them go from isolation, sadness, dropping grades, excessive worry and difficulty managing life/family stress to feeling more confident, happier, able to manage school/life, hanging out with friends on the weekends, and deeper relationships with family. I love working with people who feel like they just don't fit in and helping them to find that confidence to be themselves. I also love helping people to connect more to their friends and/or family and to build those natural support systems.
I run a dually diagnosed substance abuse group that works on helping members identify the triggers that lead them to abuse alcohol/drugs. In most settings, substance abuse is worked on independantly without focus on understanding how emotional triggers plays a roles in their abuse. What are you trying to run away from? how does that drug of choice help alleviate the pain? What are the alternatives to using? The group works on helping its members gain insight into themselves. Awareness, understanding, support are factors that help in people's recovery.
Hosted by Fiana Koshevatsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Encino, CA 91316
I believe that all people have an innate ability and desire for growth. Some of us just need that someone that they can talk to. Most of us think we are strong enough to be able to work it out on our own. Unfortunately, that is not always true. We tend to be our own worst enemy. Sometimes, a different perspective is all it takes. Many of us live life in accordance to our "belief system". If we carry a negative self view or the world, how can we expect to live life to it's fullest. We are working to heal our inner child through self-compassion, understanding, non-judgement and validation of self and others.
Hosted by Sabrina Garson, LCSW, PPSC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Encino, CA 91436
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Process groups offer a unique opportunity to receive support, encouragement, and feedback from other individuals in a compassionate, safe, and confidential space. Process groups meet on a weekly basis where individuals process topics such as life events, stressors, mood-related symptoms and relationship issues. Connecting with others who experience similar challenges can help reduce feeling isolated and increase meaningful human connection. Process groups also offer an opportunity to improve coping skills through in vivo experiences.
Hosted by Laura Twersky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
Whether you're battling anxiety, depression, or feeling stuck in a repetitive cycle of negative thoughts, my goal is to help you regain control of your life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? It might feel like you're constantly battling racing thoughts, sleepless nights, or the weight of past traumas. Many people face these struggles daily, and they often feel like they have to go through it alone. But you don't have to.
Our accomplished team comprises doctoral-level psychologists who excel in evidence-based cognitive therapy. Renowned authorities in the field, some are esteemed psychology faculty at leading graduate programs and post-graduate training institutions. Our primary focus is in cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), a scientifically supported method with decades of research backing its efficacy. The streamlined CBT program provides targeted treatment in a brief timeframe, offering benefits for various psychological issues. With our expert psychologists and validated methods, we proudly stand as California's premier treatment center.
Hosted by Dr. Albert Bonfil
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
I find immense joy in helping individuals overcome obstacles like stress, anxiety, and depression.
Are you grappling with anxiety, depression, OCD, or attention-related challenges? I’m a nationally recognized expert in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), the research-based treatment of choice for quickly and effectively treating depression, anxiety, and related problems. If you're in search of a personalized and collaborative therapeutic journey, I'm here to help you. My commitment as a psychologist is to understand your unique needs and collaborate with you to provide you with the most effective therapy science has to offer.
It's important to talk about your loved one, honor your emotions and recognize the various stages of mourning. With loss also comes changes in self-identity and the role a person plays in life. This group is a safe space where you can share your story without judgment, and find comfort and understanding among others who are going through a similar experience. This group will assist you in exploring your thoughts on identity changes and also have a safe space to explore your unresolved feelings.
Hosted by Cathy Trenary
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
I believe in a holistic, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach to healing anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction.
Our life experiences can lead us to question our identity and purpose in the world we live in. This can lead us to anxiety, depression, and trauma. Do you want to improve how you face challenges, function in your relationships, and face overwhelming feelings? I place heavy importance on addressing trauma. Trauma disintegrates the parts that make up your whole self, which can leave aspects of who you are hidden from your awareness. Left unaddressed, anxiety and depression can worsen, which can rob you of the necessary connection that all human beings need to thrive. I aim to help you process unresolved trauma.
A weekly group (capping at 6-8 people) with alternating weeks of DBT skills and Process co-led by Level 3 Intensive Trained (Behavioral Tech) clinician and substance abuse/trauma specialist.
Hosted by Claire Hughes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90401
In addition to my work with DBT, I have a special focus in family therapy, eating disorder treatment, OCD, depression and anxiety, and shame.
I am passionate about the work that I do and truly believe in the benefits of utilizing DBT skills with my clients in the outpatient setting. I want to help my clients move away from all-or-nothing thinking, find relief from emotional suffering, regain control over powerful emotions, and eventually, not need me anymore.
Experiential Art Therapy group developed to increase insight and emotional well being
Hosted by Beth Rosenblatt
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR, MBA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90405
My experience includes treating symptoms such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, self-esteem and self-image issues as well as relationship issues.
Life can be complicated, full of change and challenges. Although we have all come up with ways get through these times or cope, sometimes challenges persist, resurface or feel overwhelming. Significant change requires deep personal examination, something difficult to do on our own.
Psychotherapy is an effective way to help us understand our behavior and its connection to our inner emotional experience. It helps to resolve common problems that often impact our daily functioning including depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, bereavement, and difficult life phases. Psychotherapy is a supportive process promoting exploration, growth and change.
Santa Monica Psychotherapy Group offers qualified, experienced and licensed therapists that specialize in a comprehensive set of diverse issues, such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, life transitions, eating disorders, addiction, etc. for a variety of populations, including adults, couples, children, and families. You can find out about the group and its providers, including detailed profiles, specialties, and location information at santamonicapsychotherapy.com
Hosted by Gerardo Horischnik
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90401
I believe people want to express who they are and pursue satisfying work and relationships, but have emotional and cognitive patterns that keep them stuck. These patterns often consolidate into a persona that leaves people feeling not quite themselves, with needs unrealized, feelings ignored, and potential unused. Symptoms of anxiety and depression, addictions, or low self-esteem, are often the only messengers trying to let us know that we are needing change. In a supportive and safe environment, therapy can help to bring these patterns into awareness and liberate needs to connect, create, and expand with fuller emotional support.
Welcome to our practice. We are a group practice of several licensed therapists. We provide individual, family, and couples therapy to children, adolescents, adult and the elderly. We have Spanish speaking staff and therapists. We offer evening and weekend appointments. We are trained in different techniques which include neurofeedback and EMDR. We also provide telehealth services which can be provided in the comfort and privacy of your home or office.
Hosted by Finding Guidance Behavioral Services
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mission Hills, CA 91345
We specialize in , depression, bipolar, anxiety, addiction, abuse, trauma, crisis intervention, suicidal thoughts, behavioral intervention, behavioral problems, parenting, mood disorders, EMDR, bereavement, PTSD, post partum depression, family issues, domestic violence, and marital problems.
Welcome to our practice. We are a group practice of licensed therapists and we provide individual, family, and couples therapy to children, adolescents, adults and the elderly. We have Spanish speaking staff and therapists. We offer evening and weekend appointments. We have friendly and dedicated staff. We also offer telehealth therapy which can be provided in the privacy and convenience of your home or office.
Join a process group of individuals seeking to learn more about themselves and how they relate to others. Group therapy can help you to build intimacy and embrace closeness with others, practice healthy boundaries, identify maladaptive patterns in your life, address conflict effectively and improve communication.
Hosted by Cindy Weathers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Hollywood, CA 90069
Are you struggling to find meaningful connection or fulfilling relationships? Do you find yourself going back to toxic situations despite your better judgement? Are you generally feeling lost or alone? If any of these questions resonate, I can help. I specialize in working with relational issues and intimacy disorders. In addition, I work with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, lack of connection and trauma. I also work with women and couples experiencing reproductive difficulties, fertility intervention and postpartum adjustment. Additionally, I often work with high achievers and perfectionists.
Group focuses on depressive symptoms pertaining to loss and grief, helping each group member develop better coping skills, while providing a safe and caring space to tell your story and remember the ones we lost.
Hosted by Hillside Wellness Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
We work with with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, grief, loss, cancer diagnosis, new moms, eating disorders and more.
At Hillside Wellness Center we are dedicated to provide affordable inclusive mental health services to individuals, couples, and families who reside in Sherman Oaks and the surrounding areas. We offer Individual therapy ; Family Therapy; Couples therapy; and Groups.
Thursday’s at 3:30pm – 4:45pm PST Clyde Blair, LMFT This group will help you to understand the nature of anxiety, stress, threat and offer tools for getting through these stressful times. Monday's at 1:30pm – 2:45pm PST Celeste Mendelsohn, C-IAYT, ERYT500 Please join us for therapeutic yoga using somatic work including breathing practices, movement and meditations designed to help bring you ease and comfort as you navigate the waters these difficult times. Trauma and Beyond continues to operate all of our services virtually. Contact us at 818-351-3511, info@traumaandbeyondcenter.com, www.traumaandbeyondcenter.com
Hosted by Trauma and Beyond Psychological Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
When our emotional life is out of balance or unregulated we often find ourselves repeating patterns that become self-defeating. These self-defeating patterns can leave us feeling anxious, unsatisfied, or depressed, and often lead to low self-esteem. We may feel shame, the feeling that something is deeply wrong with me or that I am defective, different, or not good enough. When these emotions are untreated we may isolate or seek relationships hoping they will make us better. We have found that generally when a person experiences different types of trauma, distress and dysregulation caused by trauma can lead to other manifestations of the pain including addiction, depression, anxiety, self-harm, and attachment difficulties. We may compulsively eat, use drugs or alcohol, spend, or over work. We may find we walk through life always ready for the other shoe to drop, full of tension and anxiety or even experiencing panic attacks. Or we may find that we have lost interest in things that once brought us joy and live our lives feeling sad or numb.
CalPsychiatry is a group of informed, empathetic and team-oriented psychiatrists. We have specialties in treatment of mood disorders ( depression, bipolar disorder), anxiety disorders (including OCD), ADHD, addiction and women's mental health. We have practices in Echo Park, Pasadena, Santa Monica, Downtown LA, Marina del Rey, Hermosa Beach, Santa Barbara, Palo Alto, San Francisco and Oakland. We offer appointments to fit your schedule, including weekends and evenings.
Hosted by Agnes Kwon Simone
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90401
I am a UCLA-trained, board certified psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders, OCD, depression, ADHD, and insomnia. I work with adolescents, young adults and adults. I am passionate about my integrative approach to mental health care. While I provide medication management, I also highlight the importance of non-pharmacologic interventions including healthy lifestyle changes, mindfulness, and psychotherapy.
The purpose of this Postpartum Support Group is to provide a place for Moms to get some emotional support and helpful skills to combat the symptoms of postpartum depression and anxiety.
Hosted by Stacey Lurie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90049
I have many years of experience working with kids and families. I have worked in a variety of treatment settings from in-patient units to private practice. I am dedicated to improving the mental health services offered to women and new moms. I have worked extensively in the field of postpartum depression and anxiety treatment as well as with women facing pregnancy loss and issues of infertility.
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Depression Support Groups
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.