Co-parenting with a difficult ex
This is a virtual group that assists develop skills to cope and manage with a difficult ex that is unwilling to co-parent. In this group you will learn skills and setting boundaries to minimize the conflict and be better prepared ...
Hosted by Burgos Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ontario, CA 91762
This is a virtual group that assists develop skills to cope and manage with a difficult ex that is unwilling to co-parent. In this group you will learn skills and setting boundaries to minimize the conflict and be better prepared ...
Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (online)
This group is a closed 6 wk group that is limited to five participants. A neuro-meditation inventory is used to assess specific meditations used to improve a variety of symptoms. The practice of guided mediation is conducted using imagery as ...
Hosted by April Delgadillo-Jolley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fullerton, CA 92835
This group is a closed 6 wk group that is limited to five participants. A neuro-meditation inventory is used to assess specific meditations used to improve a variety of symptoms. The practice of guided mediation is conducted using imagery as ...
Grief Process Group (Los Angeles)
In person group in Echo Park. Grief is a response to losing someone dear and confronting the unknown territory that is life without them. Social expectations often predetermine the experience of grieving. This usually involves “moving on” and “letting go” ...
Hosted by Robin Roemer
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90026
In person group in Echo Park. Grief is a response to losing someone dear and confronting the unknown territory that is life without them. Social expectations often predetermine the experience of grieving. This usually involves “moving on” and “letting go” ...
Men's Recovery Group
The men's group is by ZOOM and it will be for 12 weeks starting September 4 until November 20, 2023. If you are struggling with pornography, sex, drugs, alcohol, gambling, or the internet to name a few. I strongly believe ...
Hosted by Randy Higgins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Randy, Higgins, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Victorville, CA 92395
The men's group is by ZOOM and it will be for 12 weeks starting September 4 until November 20, 2023. If you are struggling with pornography, sex, drugs, alcohol, gambling, or the internet to name a few. I strongly believe ...
Addiction
Hosted by Maurice A. Wiggins
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newport Beach, CA 92660
Rediscover Your Creativity! - ONLINE
Rediscover your creative Spark! Are you longing to reignite your creative spark? Look no further! This ONLINE Creative Recovery Group is a supportive community of individuals on a transformative journey to reclaim their creative potential. In this empowering and nurturing ...
Hosted by Paige Asawa
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Torrance, CA 90505
Rediscover your creative Spark! Are you longing to reignite your creative spark? Look no further! This ONLINE Creative Recovery Group is a supportive community of individuals on a transformative journey to reclaim their creative potential. In this empowering and nurturing ...
Healthy Relationships For Women
Relationships are hard work! This group helps women who are feeling unheard & frustrated in their relationship by teaching them how to express their needs effectively, understand the barriers to connection in their relationship, develop repair strategies for conflicts, & ...
Hosted by Savanna Petruccelli
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Torrance, CA 90505
Relationships are hard work! This group helps women who are feeling unheard & frustrated in their relationship by teaching them how to express their needs effectively, understand the barriers to connection in their relationship, develop repair strategies for conflicts, & ...
Towns Health Services Inc.
Behavioral Health Group
Hosted by Towns Health Services and Palm Tree Ranch
Treatment Center, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Galt, CA 95632
Behavioral Health Group
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 ...
Childhood Anxiety Reduction (ages 7-11)
Does your young child struggle with worries, unrealistic fears, perfectionism or social avoidance? My 8-session group can help reduce daily anxiety, complaints of feeling "sick" (due to somatic symptoms), and allow your child to feel more in control of his/her ...
Hosted by Christina R Sinclair
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Does your young child struggle with worries, unrealistic fears, perfectionism or social avoidance? My 8-session group can help reduce daily anxiety, complaints of feeling "sick" (due to somatic symptoms), and allow your child to feel more in control of his/her ...
Full Moon Womxn's Circle
We meet the first Tuesday of each month. Moon circles are ancient ceremonies to honor the moon and are a way to connect to the earth, other humans, and ground ourselves. I believe a circle of womxn may be the ...
Hosted by Dr. Alexus Martinez
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woodland Hills, CA 91303
We meet the first Tuesday of each month. Moon circles are ancient ceremonies to honor the moon and are a way to connect to the earth, other humans, and ground ourselves. I believe a circle of womxn may be the ...
Seeking Relationship Clarity
This groups is for you if you are seeking relationship clarity and insight into healthy relationships.
Hosted by Yulia Ievleva
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntington Beach, CA 92647
This groups is for you if you are seeking relationship clarity and insight into healthy relationships.
Westside Gambling Treatment
We specialize in the treatment of gambling disorder.
Hosted by David Leong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90018
We specialize in the treatment of gambling disorder.
Mixed Psychotherapy Group for Social & Comm Skills
Taking names to start this group with at least 5 people to meet every Monday evening from 7 pm until 8:30 pm. via Google Meet at a cost of $40 per person per session, $35 if paid a week in ...
Hosted by Jeffrey W Danese
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, MA, LMHC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sacramento, CA 95825
Taking names to start this group with at least 5 people to meet every Monday evening from 7 pm until 8:30 pm. via Google Meet at a cost of $40 per person per session, $35 if paid a week in ...
Sister Circle: These Dating Streets
Overall content in your life except for your dating experiences? Dating today can be hard, ultimately making you question if life long partnership is on the way? If you're looking for a young and vibrant community of black women that ...
Hosted by The Core Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94115
Overall content in your life except for your dating experiences? Dating today can be hard, ultimately making you question if life long partnership is on the way? If you're looking for a young and vibrant community of black women that ...
Virtual Ketamine Integration Group
This group is specifically designed for individuals currently participating in a Ketamine treatment program. The group meets weekly for 90 min on zoom and focuses on supporting the integration of participants ongoing ketamine journey experiences. Participants are asked to do ...
Hosted by Transform Therapy Services
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
This group is specifically designed for individuals currently participating in a Ketamine treatment program. The group meets weekly for 90 min on zoom and focuses on supporting the integration of participants ongoing ketamine journey experiences. Participants are asked to do ...
Vista Mental Health
Our therapists and psychiatrists provide quality mental health care to our local community.
Hosted by Amancay Ledezma
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90066
Our therapists and psychiatrists provide quality mental health care to our local community.
Clinical Supervision
Hosted by Barbara E Feinberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Calabasas, CA 91302
Pregnancy Support Group
NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. Therapeutic group support for pregnant women in 2nd/3rd trimesters. Creating a safe and supportive space to connect. Navigating pregnancy and becoming a mother is life changing. You are not expected to go through this journey ...
Hosted by Jacqueline Yocom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90034
NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. Therapeutic group support for pregnant women in 2nd/3rd trimesters. Creating a safe and supportive space to connect. Navigating pregnancy and becoming a mother is life changing. You are not expected to go through this journey ...
Teen eating disorder & body image support group CA
Looking for a different type of group therapy? Gemmed is a unique, holistic approach to eating disorder recovery for teens (12-20 years old). We treat anorexia, bulimia, binging, and low-self-esteem with a mind, body, and spirit approach. Run by two ...
Looking for a different type of group therapy? Gemmed is a unique, holistic approach to eating disorder recovery for teens (12-20 years old). We treat anorexia, bulimia, binging, and low-self-esteem with a mind, body, and spirit approach. Run by two ...
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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.