Kids off Chemicals; Adolescent Drug Treatment
NEXT STEP: KIDS OFF CHEMICALS is an intensive outpatient program for substance abusing teens and their parents. It is 8 to 16 weeks in length; ages 14 to 18. Individual therapy, family therapy, adolescent recovery groups and drug testing. The ...
NEXT STEP: KIDS OFF CHEMICALS is an intensive outpatient program for substance abusing teens and their parents. It is 8 to 16 weeks in length; ages 14 to 18. Individual therapy, family therapy, adolescent recovery groups and drug testing. The ...
LongBeachTherapy.com
Serving the LGBT community; Some of the areas of therapy include, but not limited to:
* Depression
* Coming Out Issues
* Increasing Intimacy
* Sexual Identity
* Self Esteem
* Anger Management
* Addiction Issues
* Grief Work/Bereavement
* Internalized homophobia
* Alcohol/Drug abuse
* Anxiety
* Relationship Issues
* Other
Hosted by Amie Lowery-Luyties, MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Long Beach, CA 90802
Serving the LGBT community; Some of the areas of therapy include, but not limited to:
* Depression
* Coming Out Issues
* Increasing Intimacy
* Sexual Identity
* Self Esteem
* Anger Management
* Addiction Issues
* Grief Work/Bereavement
* Internalized homophobia
* Alcohol/Drug abuse
* Anxiety
* Relationship Issues
* Other
Social Anxiety Group
Group for teens (12 - 18) who struggle with ANY social anxiety, whether it's making friendships, talking to others, being in a group, creating conversation, or avoiding others. The group is led by a licensed therapist who specializes in working ...
Hosted by Samantha Wyllie
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Simi Valley, CA 93063
Group for teens (12 - 18) who struggle with ANY social anxiety, whether it's making friendships, talking to others, being in a group, creating conversation, or avoiding others. The group is led by a licensed therapist who specializes in working ...
Trauma Support and Education
I have always been so passionate in the art of trauma healing. It is a very delicate and difficult topic, yet necessary to address as we navigate our daily lives. Unprocessed traumas can result in unhealthy behaviors, relational challenges, and ...
Hosted by Premier Family Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Costa Mesa, CA 92626
I have always been so passionate in the art of trauma healing. It is a very delicate and difficult topic, yet necessary to address as we navigate our daily lives. Unprocessed traumas can result in unhealthy behaviors, relational challenges, and ...
Cardiac Support Group
This a specific group for people who have heart disease and who are interested in gaining insight and support while exploring the emotional issues such as fears and anxieties that they now face. Strengthening your understanding, your network and community ...
Hosted by Ellyn Singer
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, MFT, RN
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90402
This a specific group for people who have heart disease and who are interested in gaining insight and support while exploring the emotional issues such as fears and anxieties that they now face. Strengthening your understanding, your network and community ...
OCD Therapy Group
Therapy group that has both a supportive and educational element. Patients will utilize Exposure techniques as well as learn about mindfulness, relaxation, and how each member relates to each other. Welcomes individuals who are currently in or have been in ...
Hosted by Shelley Tirsbeck
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sacramento, CA 95816
Therapy group that has both a supportive and educational element. Patients will utilize Exposure techniques as well as learn about mindfulness, relaxation, and how each member relates to each other. Welcomes individuals who are currently in or have been in ...
" Lez Chat "
A GROUP FOR LESBIAN, QUEER, and BISEXUAL WOMEN This is a Virtual Group "ZOOM" This group focus on issues that arise in relationships among women who date women and will provide a platform for participants to check- in and have ...
A GROUP FOR LESBIAN, QUEER, and BISEXUAL WOMEN This is a Virtual Group "ZOOM" This group focus on issues that arise in relationships among women who date women and will provide a platform for participants to check- in and have ...
Stepmother's Circle of Support
This is a virtual Circle of Support. The Stepmother's Circle of Support is intended for mothers currently navigating their roles as stepparents. The ideal group candidate seeks support from other mothers going through a similar situation, and is also willing ...
Hosted by Dr. Sandra Alfaro Beltran
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Claremont, CA 91711
This is a virtual Circle of Support. The Stepmother's Circle of Support is intended for mothers currently navigating their roles as stepparents. The ideal group candidate seeks support from other mothers going through a similar situation, and is also willing ...
Low Sexual Desire in Women
This group helps women comfortably explore the barriers to sex, including physiological, social and psychological. Women support each other as Kimberly discusses the complexities of sexual desire in context of each individuals' sexual development and personal story.
Hosted by Kimberly Resnick Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, AASECT
Verified Verified
Group meets in North Hollywood, CA 91601
This group helps women comfortably explore the barriers to sex, including physiological, social and psychological. Women support each other as Kimberly discusses the complexities of sexual desire in context of each individuals' sexual development and personal story.
Cancer Support Group
This 1-1/2 hour long support group allows parents whose children have been diagnosed with cancer to share their experiences and get support with others confronting similar challenges. Topics include: feelings that come up during all stages of treatment and recovery: ...
Hosted by Davida Solwren
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pinole, CA 94564
This 1-1/2 hour long support group allows parents whose children have been diagnosed with cancer to share their experiences and get support with others confronting similar challenges. Topics include: feelings that come up during all stages of treatment and recovery: ...
Co-Parenting | Parallel Parenting Group
Learn how to effectively manage strong emotions and deal with your ex. Fully online.
Hosted by Family & Children's Counseling Services, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chico, CA 95926
Learn how to effectively manage strong emotions and deal with your ex. Fully online.
Balanced Behavioral Health
Hosted by Balanced Behavioral Health
Physician Assistant, MS, PA-C
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Womens Group
A calming and nurturing environment tailored for women in their twenties and thirties to foster mutual support while striving for more purposeful and meaningful lives. Emphasizing self-care, overcoming past traumas, boosting self-worth, enhancing relationships, honing interpersonal abilities, and advocating for ...
Hosted by Briana Ferron
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90042
A calming and nurturing environment tailored for women in their twenties and thirties to foster mutual support while striving for more purposeful and meaningful lives. Emphasizing self-care, overcoming past traumas, boosting self-worth, enhancing relationships, honing interpersonal abilities, and advocating for ...
Tame Your Teen by Taming Yourself First!
This group is for parents of teenagers who are struggling with the difficult teen years. We teach mindfulness skills to help parents stay calmer when interacting with their teenager
Hosted by Ann Arora
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94118
This group is for parents of teenagers who are struggling with the difficult teen years. We teach mindfulness skills to help parents stay calmer when interacting with their teenager
Collage as Soulwork
Making collage is a way of accessing the unconscious areas of our psyche, which provide vital information for problem-solving in our personal lives, overcoming creative blocks and developing a fuller sense of self. Collage is especially helpful to connect with ...
Hosted by Janie Ingalls
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, Analyst
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Making collage is a way of accessing the unconscious areas of our psyche, which provide vital information for problem-solving in our personal lives, overcoming creative blocks and developing a fuller sense of self. Collage is especially helpful to connect with ...
Teen Girl Support Group: Including Impulse Control
This group deals with peer social issues and conflicts, getting along with family members, and resisting peer pressure for drug and alcohol prevention. Anger management skills will be discussed. Girls will find this group to be a supportive and validating ...
Hosted by Rosette Schapira
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Beverly Hills, CA 90212
This group deals with peer social issues and conflicts, getting along with family members, and resisting peer pressure for drug and alcohol prevention. Anger management skills will be discussed. Girls will find this group to be a supportive and validating ...
Dreaming Into Ourselves
Join this warm and relaxed small-group setting as we work with our dreams, the "living images" that reflect our loves, our conflicts, and the as-yet unknown possibilities that await us.
Dreams tell us more about the person we are, while ...
Hosted by John Porterfield
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, Jungian, Analyst
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Join this warm and relaxed small-group setting as we work with our dreams, the "living images" that reflect our loves, our conflicts, and the as-yet unknown possibilities that await us.
Dreams tell us more about the person we are, while ...
Mindfulness for Psychological Resilience
Mindfulness involves paying attention to the present moment and accepting our experience instead of engaging in our habitual pattern of judging. It is a simple practice, but also challenging, profound, and transformative. Mindfulness meditation has been found to be effective ...
Mindfulness involves paying attention to the present moment and accepting our experience instead of engaging in our habitual pattern of judging. It is a simple practice, but also challenging, profound, and transformative. Mindfulness meditation has been found to be effective ...
DBT Skills Group (Virtual)
DBT skills group for CA residents opens every 6-8 weeks for two weeks to enroll new members on a rolling basis. Client must have an individual provider who agrees to provide ongoing treatment during the group with a ROI or ...
Hosted by Caitlin E Billings
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Walnut Creek, CA 94596
DBT skills group for CA residents opens every 6-8 weeks for two weeks to enroll new members on a rolling basis. Client must have an individual provider who agrees to provide ongoing treatment during the group with a ROI or ...
Parenting Skills for Challenging Children
Please join Dr. Adrienne Habib, for a six-week virtual group designed for parents struggling with challenging children. This group is designed to provide the tools to help you improve your parenting skills and confidence, learn new methods for improving your ...
Hosted by The Halliday Center for Psychotherapy & Wellness
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Encinitas, CA 92024
Please join Dr. Adrienne Habib, for a six-week virtual group designed for parents struggling with challenging children. This group is designed to provide the tools to help you improve your parenting skills and confidence, learn new methods for improving your ...
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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.