Hvy Mntl: Anxiety/Depression Management Group
HVY MNTL is a 6-week psychoeducation group using the practice of weightlifting to managing symptoms of depression and anxiety. Our program is based on the principles of trauma-informed care. This weightlifting group is programed to be flexible to each individual's ...
Hosted by Christopher Duerrmeier LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EdM, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Ramon, CA 94583
HVY MNTL is a 6-week psychoeducation group using the practice of weightlifting to managing symptoms of depression and anxiety. Our program is based on the principles of trauma-informed care. This weightlifting group is programed to be flexible to each individual's ...
Cultural Diversity w/ Interns & Psych Students
This group is nitched toward culturally diverse MFT Interns, CSWs, ASW's, trainee & psychology students-of-color. The group focuses on group processing from the lens of diversity. This could, or could not, include embracing and incorporating cultural competence through psychoeducation. This ...
Hosted by Renaldo Strayhorn
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Hollywood, CA 90046
This group is nitched toward culturally diverse MFT Interns, CSWs, ASW's, trainee & psychology students-of-color. The group focuses on group processing from the lens of diversity. This could, or could not, include embracing and incorporating cultural competence through psychoeducation. This ...
Build Confidence through Arts-Based Group Therapy
Do you feel anxious or down on yourself? In this online group, you’ll learn skills to alleviate self-criticism and its effects on mood, purpose, and relationships. Two-hour, weekly sessions include topics central to Dialectical Behavior Therapy such as mindfulness, self-compassion, ...
Hosted by Melissa Louise Craven
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94115
Do you feel anxious or down on yourself? In this online group, you’ll learn skills to alleviate self-criticism and its effects on mood, purpose, and relationships. Two-hour, weekly sessions include topics central to Dialectical Behavior Therapy such as mindfulness, self-compassion, ...
Dream Consultation
I developed a gift for dream interpretation early in life. In this group participants practice and gradually gain expertise in the interpretation of their own dreams. We discuss the nature of symbolic dream material, metaphors, archetypes, world mythologies and psychodynamic ...
Hosted by Barry Steven Friedman
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94611
I developed a gift for dream interpretation early in life. In this group participants practice and gradually gain expertise in the interpretation of their own dreams. We discuss the nature of symbolic dream material, metaphors, archetypes, world mythologies and psychodynamic ...
Healthcare Professionals Group
These PHP-type groups are for doctoral level licensed healthcare professionals, residents, and medical students. Support and professional monitoring services may be included.
Hosted by Tracy R Zemansky
Psychologist, PhD, CSAT-S, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90405
These PHP-type groups are for doctoral level licensed healthcare professionals, residents, and medical students. Support and professional monitoring services may be included.
The Gardening Club - A Women's Process Group
The Gardening club is an open process therapy group for women from 30 to 45 years who are looking to engage in self-growth, feel supported, and feel more connected with themselves and others. The group is a safe space to ...
Hosted by Julie Wensel
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, CTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
The Gardening club is an open process therapy group for women from 30 to 45 years who are looking to engage in self-growth, feel supported, and feel more connected with themselves and others. The group is a safe space to ...
Anxiety and Stress Management Group
A closed group requiring a 4 session commitment during which you will learn coping skills for addressing life's most anxiety provoking and stressful situations, some feeling possibly out-of-nowhere. Feel in control of your life again, and not victim to it.
Hosted by Julia Overlin
Counselor, MS, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in El Cajon, CA 92020
A closed group requiring a 4 session commitment during which you will learn coping skills for addressing life's most anxiety provoking and stressful situations, some feeling possibly out-of-nowhere. Feel in control of your life again, and not victim to it.
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy consult group
Using a Zoom based format, this group is for licensed therapists to consult on challenges they face in working with clients. It meets weekly on Wednesday mornings and uses the lens of a broad vision of analytic thinking.
Hosted by Frederick Gene Rozendal
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Rafael, CA 94901
Using a Zoom based format, this group is for licensed therapists to consult on challenges they face in working with clients. It meets weekly on Wednesday mornings and uses the lens of a broad vision of analytic thinking.
Sherman Oaks Anger Management
Self referred...court ordered....Sherman Oaks Anger Management taught by Certified Anger Management Facilitators. Private sessions and group opportunities for skill enhancement in self-awareness, self-control, social awareness, relationship management, assertive communication, stress management, empathy, emotional intelligence and anger management. Classes include pre- ...
Hosted by Linda Arbiter, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Self referred...court ordered....Sherman Oaks Anger Management taught by Certified Anger Management Facilitators. Private sessions and group opportunities for skill enhancement in self-awareness, self-control, social awareness, relationship management, assertive communication, stress management, empathy, emotional intelligence and anger management. Classes include pre- ...
Balancing You Family Therapy Center
In life, we sometimes feel overwhelmed and like everything is out of our control. Here at Balancing You, we will walk alongside you and support you as you navigate the changes within your life. Therapy is a collaborative process and ...
Hosted by Elizabeth Shevah Vahdatpour
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Murrieta, CA 92562
In life, we sometimes feel overwhelmed and like everything is out of our control. Here at Balancing You, we will walk alongside you and support you as you navigate the changes within your life. Therapy is a collaborative process and ...
Mindfulness for Women of Color
Women of Color: Learn mindfulness skills to help you increase your calm, sense of peace and comfort within yourself, and to lessen your overwhelm. A six week online course with lessons delivered by email, then followed up with live online ...
Hosted by Cindi Rivera
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94602
Women of Color: Learn mindfulness skills to help you increase your calm, sense of peace and comfort within yourself, and to lessen your overwhelm. A six week online course with lessons delivered by email, then followed up with live online ...
SMART Recovery Meeting - addiction management
Tuesdays 6:00-7:00 pm - free, by donation **still going during quarantine via ZOOM** a national program that uses science-based interventions to manage addictive behaviors through self-empowerment, choice, personal responsibility, and proven principles of change. The purpose of SMART is to ...
Hosted by Marcella Araiza
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Tuesdays 6:00-7:00 pm - free, by donation **still going during quarantine via ZOOM** a national program that uses science-based interventions to manage addictive behaviors through self-empowerment, choice, personal responsibility, and proven principles of change. The purpose of SMART is to ...
In A Boring Relationship. Stuck And Hating It?
Learn how to better communicate, tackle sex and intimacy issues, make your relationship a priority, and develop skills to better handle conflict. Perhaps you've struggled with long-standing issues, and whether to get professional help. You want things to change but ...
Hosted by Reconnect Relationship - Dr. Gilbert Chalepas
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Hollywood, CA 90069
Learn how to better communicate, tackle sex and intimacy issues, make your relationship a priority, and develop skills to better handle conflict. Perhaps you've struggled with long-standing issues, and whether to get professional help. You want things to change but ...
Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse
In this group men find safety, a nurturing place to move beyond pain related to childhood sexual abuse. Participants work through isolation, fear, confusion, depression, low self esteem and anger with other men who have had similar experiences. Intake required.
Hosted by Stephen L Braveman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, DST, CST, CST-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Aptos, CA 95003
In this group men find safety, a nurturing place to move beyond pain related to childhood sexual abuse. Participants work through isolation, fear, confusion, depression, low self esteem and anger with other men who have had similar experiences. Intake required.
Pregnancy Loss
Join an ongoing, 1 a week, psychotherapy group for any type of pregnancy loss for couples and/or women only. The group will focus on grieving the loss, and exploring and healing the impact on your self and relationships. You will ...
Join an ongoing, 1 a week, psychotherapy group for any type of pregnancy loss for couples and/or women only. The group will focus on grieving the loss, and exploring and healing the impact on your self and relationships. You will ...
Neuro Wellness Spa Manhattan Beach
We're changing the way mental health is treated. Neuro Wellness is an in-network psychiatry clinic with locations across Los Angeles that offers in-person & virtual appointments for medication management, TMS therapy, Spravato & more. We are proud to be in-network ...
Hosted by Simon Faynboym
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
We're changing the way mental health is treated. Neuro Wellness is an in-network psychiatry clinic with locations across Los Angeles that offers in-person & virtual appointments for medication management, TMS therapy, Spravato & more. We are proud to be in-network ...
South Bay Process Group
Join a cohort for long term growth! If you have been struggling with isolation, life transitions or stress, you might be looking for an environment that fosters community, support and belonging. Group therapy is a space where individuals can take ...
Hosted by Larissa Bertos
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Join a cohort for long term growth! If you have been struggling with isolation, life transitions or stress, you might be looking for an environment that fosters community, support and belonging. Group therapy is a space where individuals can take ...
Identifying & Expressing Emotions
Group Sessions: 10 video sessions (min: 2 people, max: 5 people per group); A) $70/session for 10 sessions at $650 for 10 sessions OR B) $60/session paid at the time of each group session. Groups Offered: Setting Boundaries With Others, ...
Hosted by Margaret Caroline Wang
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Jose, CA 95124
Group Sessions: 10 video sessions (min: 2 people, max: 5 people per group); A) $70/session for 10 sessions at $650 for 10 sessions OR B) $60/session paid at the time of each group session. Groups Offered: Setting Boundaries With Others, ...
Deep Circle
In this intimate Circle, max. number of 7 women come together monthly to journal, share, and invoke their deepest selves & intentions. Each time I've run this Circle, women take so much more out of it than they imagined. They ...
Hosted by Tanya Dantus
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Del Mar, CA 92014
In this intimate Circle, max. number of 7 women come together monthly to journal, share, and invoke their deepest selves & intentions. Each time I've run this Circle, women take so much more out of it than they imagined. They ...
Exploring Career Transition
Whether it’s navigating the uncertainty of post-pandemic industry shifts or the impending challenge of AI disrupting traditional career paths, the call to reimagine ourselves professionally has never been more compelling. Drawing on narrative therapy principles, this 4-week online group therapy ...
Hosted by Rebecca Sosa
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90027
Whether it’s navigating the uncertainty of post-pandemic industry shifts or the impending challenge of AI disrupting traditional career paths, the call to reimagine ourselves professionally has never been more compelling. Drawing on narrative therapy principles, this 4-week online group therapy ...
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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.