Free Relationships Support Group on Hims.com
Fridays, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PT // 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET Relationships in the Time of Coronavirus Led by: Diana Benjamin Summary: The stress of coronavirus affects our relationships. From financial uncertainty to lack of personal space, ...
Hosted by Diana Benjamin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Fridays, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PT // 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET Relationships in the Time of Coronavirus Led by: Diana Benjamin Summary: The stress of coronavirus affects our relationships. From financial uncertainty to lack of personal space, ...
Elevation Behavioral Health Outpatient Program
Elevation Behavioral Health offers outpatient therapy and groups for those who need help from mental health conditions or addiction. Call for more information.
Hosted by Elevation Behavioral Health Mental Health Retreats
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Elevation Behavioral Health offers outpatient therapy and groups for those who need help from mental health conditions or addiction. Call for more information.
Hear My Voice
"Honoring Our Sheroes: Women in Military" Women veterans supporting women veterans in a safe space. A 90-minute women's group to provide therapeutic support for women that served or are serving who just need a safe nonmilitary or VA affiliated place ...
Hosted by Coherence Associates, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92128
"Honoring Our Sheroes: Women in Military" Women veterans supporting women veterans in a safe space. A 90-minute women's group to provide therapeutic support for women that served or are serving who just need a safe nonmilitary or VA affiliated place ...
Lifestar Sexual Recovery Group
Men's recovery group from sexual addictions. Part of the CPCC Lifestar program for men who have gone through Phase 1. Women's partner group also available within the CPC center.
Hosted by Alan Robert Godfrey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Ramon, CA 94583
Men's recovery group from sexual addictions. Part of the CPCC Lifestar program for men who have gone through Phase 1. Women's partner group also available within the CPC center.
Somatica Institute - South Bay
The Somatica Method is a holistic, loving and systematic approach to sex and relationship coaching that invites people to move beyond shame, clarify their needs and boundaries, live emotionally connected and erotically embodied lives, and experience the joy and satisfaction ...
The Somatica Method is a holistic, loving and systematic approach to sex and relationship coaching that invites people to move beyond shame, clarify their needs and boundaries, live emotionally connected and erotically embodied lives, and experience the joy and satisfaction ...
The Art and Science of Love Workshop
Discover the research-based tools of successful relationships and marriages. These workshops are designed to strengthen relationships through engaging presentations and experiential activities. All of its information is backed by years of dedicated research and application to real-life couples. Dates in ...
Hosted by Timothy West
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mill Valley, CA 94941
Discover the research-based tools of successful relationships and marriages. These workshops are designed to strengthen relationships through engaging presentations and experiential activities. All of its information is backed by years of dedicated research and application to real-life couples. Dates in ...
DBT Skills Training Group (Zoom)
DBT Skills Group is conducted every Wednesday from 6:30-8:30 PM. This is one component of a complete DBT program as established by Marsha Linehan, which emphasizes participation in both skills groups and individual therapy. The group is designed to teach ...
Hosted by Accessible DBT, Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Elk Grove, CA 95624
DBT Skills Group is conducted every Wednesday from 6:30-8:30 PM. This is one component of a complete DBT program as established by Marsha Linehan, which emphasizes participation in both skills groups and individual therapy. The group is designed to teach ...
Recovery Support
Inquire about our virtual Body Image and Eating Disorder Recovery groups. Our team provides Nutrition education groups and specialized recovery groups from decades of combined experience running eating disorder and mental health treatment centers. Virtual participation in California.
Hosted by EMDR Collective, Founder Dawn Delgado, CEDS, EMDR
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CEDS-S, EMDR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90403
Inquire about our virtual Body Image and Eating Disorder Recovery groups. Our team provides Nutrition education groups and specialized recovery groups from decades of combined experience running eating disorder and mental health treatment centers. Virtual participation in California.
Del Valle Clinic
The Del Valle Clinic has been established in Livermore, California since 1984. We are a psychological clinic providing psychotherapy for adults, children, adolescents, and their families. We also provide psycho-educational and social-emotional testing for children and adolescents. It is our ...
The Del Valle Clinic has been established in Livermore, California since 1984. We are a psychological clinic providing psychotherapy for adults, children, adolescents, and their families. We also provide psycho-educational and social-emotional testing for children and adolescents. It is our ...
Women's support group, divorce & teen groups
Hosted by Dr Holli Stewart & Associates in Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS , MA, LMFT, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Maria, CA 93455
Psychiatric Alternatives and Wellness Center
PAWC's provider group is among the largest in CA and includes only Board Certified or Licensed Practitioners. Our doctors focus on your needs and feelings, while PAWC administrative staff collaborates with you, your doctor and insurers to keep administration smooth ...
PAWC's provider group is among the largest in CA and includes only Board Certified or Licensed Practitioners. Our doctors focus on your needs and feelings, while PAWC administrative staff collaborates with you, your doctor and insurers to keep administration smooth ...
Social Skills for kids
Fun and engaging, our popular social skills groups teach emotional regulation, flexibility, and assertiveness. Kids learn to try new behaviors and to manage their reactions in the moment, leading to the potential for big changes.
Hosted by Equip - Therapy for Boys and Men
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pasadena, CA 91101
Fun and engaging, our popular social skills groups teach emotional regulation, flexibility, and assertiveness. Kids learn to try new behaviors and to manage their reactions in the moment, leading to the potential for big changes.
New Parents Wellness
Becoming a parent is one of the most abrupt and significant changes to identity that a person will ever experience. Parenting books do not help bridge the gap between your identity and life before parenthood to where you are today. ...
Hosted by Elizabeth Case
Counselor, LPCC, EdM, MA, NCC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Gatos, CA 95030
Becoming a parent is one of the most abrupt and significant changes to identity that a person will ever experience. Parenting books do not help bridge the gap between your identity and life before parenthood to where you are today. ...
Women's Empowerment Group
The hardest part of recovery is reaching out to other people for help. There are people that can understand, relate and help start you on the process of healing. Begin working with others in a safe and trusting therapeutic environment ...
Hosted by Sano Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Long Beach, CA 90803
The hardest part of recovery is reaching out to other people for help. There are people that can understand, relate and help start you on the process of healing. Begin working with others in a safe and trusting therapeutic environment ...
Unblocking Creatives
A space to process life and work issues to achieve a clearer sense of self which translates into authentic creative work.
Hosted by Lyra Velayo Matin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Valley Village, CA 91607
A space to process life and work issues to achieve a clearer sense of self which translates into authentic creative work.
Telehealth Group Immunocompromised/Disabled Adults
8 Week group starting at the end of February 2022, with structured curriculum and time for supportive conversation.
Hosted by Dr. Jennifer Fee Psychology Services, Inc
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newport Beach, CA 92660
8 Week group starting at the end of February 2022, with structured curriculum and time for supportive conversation.
Connection Process Group
Group is an environment to gain support, learn to deal with relational issues, and explore “who you are” within relationships. By coming together with a group of people, you will have the opportunity to both engage others as well as ...
Hosted by David C Eshleman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Group is an environment to gain support, learn to deal with relational issues, and explore “who you are” within relationships. By coming together with a group of people, you will have the opportunity to both engage others as well as ...
Advanced DBT Group
Step into a new chapter of growth with Advanced DBT Group! Have you learned the foundational DBT skills and seeking a supportive community? Advanced DBT offers a unique opportunity to apply these skills in real-life scenarios, allowing you to navigate ...
Hosted by Ciara Bogdanovic
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90012
Step into a new chapter of growth with Advanced DBT Group! Have you learned the foundational DBT skills and seeking a supportive community? Advanced DBT offers a unique opportunity to apply these skills in real-life scenarios, allowing you to navigate ...
Anti-Anxiety Teen Group - High School Girls
Do you know you worry and try to stop, but can’t? Does your anxiety sometimes prevent you from trying new things? Gain an understanding of your fears and worries, and discover healthy ways to respond to your anxiety, and learn ...
Hosted by Deborah Black Lamble
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, #105164
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Gatos, CA 95032
Do you know you worry and try to stop, but can’t? Does your anxiety sometimes prevent you from trying new things? Gain an understanding of your fears and worries, and discover healthy ways to respond to your anxiety, and learn ...
Posttraumatic Growth Group
Traumatic/severely stressful, upsetting events can trigger anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress, and unhelpful ways of coping with the overwhelming effects of such major life crises. Posttraumatic growth involves an intentional attempt to understand and assign meaning to these events, transforming negative ...
Hosted by Christine Valdez
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Corte Madera, CA 94925
Traumatic/severely stressful, upsetting events can trigger anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress, and unhelpful ways of coping with the overwhelming effects of such major life crises. Posttraumatic growth involves an intentional attempt to understand and assign meaning to these events, transforming negative ...
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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.