Support Groups in Fresno, CA
Walk With Harmony Family Counseling Services
Walk With Harmony is a practice where we focus on the healing of individuals, couples, families, and youth. At Walk With Harmony, we focus on meeting people where they are. Our biggest goal is to create a space where each ...
Hosted by Donald Turnmire
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, 200 YTT, TCYM, EMDRIA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93710
Walk With Harmony is a practice where we focus on the healing of individuals, couples, families, and youth. At Walk With Harmony, we focus on meeting people where they are. Our biggest goal is to create a space where each ...
DBT Skills Group
This is a 12-week DBT skills group. In this group you will learn skills across four main topics: mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance skills. This group is perfect for those who are struggling with big emotions, borderline ...
Hosted by Marty Hosier
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MPhil, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93704
This is a 12-week DBT skills group. In this group you will learn skills across four main topics: mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance skills. This group is perfect for those who are struggling with big emotions, borderline ...
Caregiver Group
Being a caregiver for a family member who has chronic medical issues can be very rewarding; and yet, the responsibilities are stressful and oftentimes the caregiver may feel alone, overwhelmed or exhausted by the daily challenges. This group will help ...
Hosted by Nnenna Ndika
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93703
Being a caregiver for a family member who has chronic medical issues can be very rewarding; and yet, the responsibilities are stressful and oftentimes the caregiver may feel alone, overwhelmed or exhausted by the daily challenges. This group will help ...
Healthy Lifestyle Group
This group is forming soon, to support men and women struggling with weight and body image related issues.
Hosted by Gina M Keller
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93711
This group is forming soon, to support men and women struggling with weight and body image related issues.
Community Psychiatry
For over a decade, Community Psychiatry has been improving access to psychiatry by creating cooperative relationships with physicians, psychotherapists, hospitals, and insurers. Our group has over 20 offices around the San Joaquin, Sacramento, and Bay Areas. Our commitment is to ...
Hosted by Priyanka Priyanka
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93710
For over a decade, Community Psychiatry has been improving access to psychiatry by creating cooperative relationships with physicians, psychotherapists, hospitals, and insurers. Our group has over 20 offices around the San Joaquin, Sacramento, and Bay Areas. Our commitment is to ...
Empower the best version of yourself
Group of 6 women who support, keep each other accountable, empower each other as they walk the journey of weight loss and creating healthy eating and healthy habits.
Hosted by Bernadine Bermudez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93710
Group of 6 women who support, keep each other accountable, empower each other as they walk the journey of weight loss and creating healthy eating and healthy habits.
Process Group for Autistic Young Adults
Group members get to check in and discuss current life events. Group members provide support for one another while learning tools to address daily stressors. The group provides a positive space that validates each members unique experience, while also normalizing ...
Hosted by Toribio Psychological Services
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93722
Group members get to check in and discuss current life events. Group members provide support for one another while learning tools to address daily stressors. The group provides a positive space that validates each members unique experience, while also normalizing ...
Perinatal Support Group
We are committed to supporting women in the reproductive stages of their lives. This group supports women as they welcome a new child into their family. This group will be most helpful for those in the later stages of pregnancy ...
Hosted by Rooted+Vitality Health Collaborative
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93704
We are committed to supporting women in the reproductive stages of their lives. This group supports women as they welcome a new child into their family. This group will be most helpful for those in the later stages of pregnancy ...
Anger Management 12 week group
We have two separate Anger management groups; one for adults and one for teens 14-17 y.o. This is a 12 week group facilitated by our staff, utilizing a curriculum. What to expect: Learn and master strategies for handling anger when ...
Hosted by Better Together Mental Health Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93711
We have two separate Anger management groups; one for adults and one for teens 14-17 y.o. This is a 12 week group facilitated by our staff, utilizing a curriculum. What to expect: Learn and master strategies for handling anger when ...
Transgender Groups - Adults (18+) or Teens (14-18)
This vital group therapy will be starting October 24. Adults will be meeting the FIRST and THIRD Sundays and Teens the SECOND and FOURTH Sundays from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the Offices of Scott Polenz, LMFT. For more ...
Hosted by Psychotherapy Solutions
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, L, M, F, T
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93705
This vital group therapy will be starting October 24. Adults will be meeting the FIRST and THIRD Sundays and Teens the SECOND and FOURTH Sundays from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the Offices of Scott Polenz, LMFT. For more ...
Safe & Sound Polyvagal Treatment Protocol
The Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP) is an evidence-based listening therapy which acts as a non-invasive, acoustic vagal nerve stimulator, helping to re-tune the nervous system to better support connection, collaboration and resilience. Suitable for children and adults, the SSP ...
Hosted by Valente Orozco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S, PPS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93720
The Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP) is an evidence-based listening therapy which acts as a non-invasive, acoustic vagal nerve stimulator, helping to re-tune the nervous system to better support connection, collaboration and resilience. Suitable for children and adults, the SSP ...
Transcendence Psychological Services, PC
Hosted by Jasdeep Brar
Pre-Licensed Professional, ASW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93710
Lifestyle Transformation
95% of diets and weight-loss programs fail because they don't treat addiction and its underlying causes; Lifestyle Transformation does. Lifestyle Transformation is an out-patient treatment program designed to assist individuals struggling with compulsive eating to develop a healthy relationship with ...
Hosted by Stacey B Thacker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93720
95% of diets and weight-loss programs fail because they don't treat addiction and its underlying causes; Lifestyle Transformation does. Lifestyle Transformation is an out-patient treatment program designed to assist individuals struggling with compulsive eating to develop a healthy relationship with ...
Clinical Consultation
This is a collaborative consultation space for mental health professionals who would like utilize group process and clinical case consultation to deepen clinical awareness. We will work to identify and work through blind spots, increase awareness of our personal limits ...
Hosted by Breanna Turner
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93704
This is a collaborative consultation space for mental health professionals who would like utilize group process and clinical case consultation to deepen clinical awareness. We will work to identify and work through blind spots, increase awareness of our personal limits ...
Girls Group for teens
Next group starts January 31, 2023. This 8-session group will provide a space for members to be able to express and process their feelings of depression and/or anxiety while getting support from others who can relate. Members will also learn ...
Hosted by Eunice Uribes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93711
Next group starts January 31, 2023. This 8-session group will provide a space for members to be able to express and process their feelings of depression and/or anxiety while getting support from others who can relate. Members will also learn ...
Dream Again!
"Dream Again" is not just a group; it's a transformative experience that empowers you to embrace change, rebuild your life, and chart a course towards a brighter, more fulfilling future. Join us on this inspiring journey as we navigate the ...
Hosted by Mickie Valentine
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93706
"Dream Again" is not just a group; it's a transformative experience that empowers you to embrace change, rebuild your life, and chart a course towards a brighter, more fulfilling future. Join us on this inspiring journey as we navigate the ...
Anger Management 12 week group
We have two separate Anger management groups; one for adults and one for teens 14-17 y.o. This is a 12 week group facilitated by our staff, utilizing a curriculum. What to expect: Learn and master strategies for handling anger when ...
Hosted by Bao Mai Moua Vue
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93711
We have two separate Anger management groups; one for adults and one for teens 14-17 y.o. This is a 12 week group facilitated by our staff, utilizing a curriculum. What to expect: Learn and master strategies for handling anger when ...
Mann Assessments & Psychotherapy Inc.
Mann Assessments & Psychotherapy Inc. in Fresno, CA offers licensed clinical psychologists dedicated to helping individuals improve their mental health and overall well-being. They offer individual, group, family, and couples therapy, as well as Psychological testing for all age groups. ...
Hosted by Sukhjit Mann
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93703
Mann Assessments & Psychotherapy Inc. in Fresno, CA offers licensed clinical psychologists dedicated to helping individuals improve their mental health and overall well-being. They offer individual, group, family, and couples therapy, as well as Psychological testing for all age groups. ...
Footsteps Behavioral Health
Hosted by Russell D Pippin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93710
Fort Recovery
Hosted by Celeste M Galeno
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93710
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Fresno?
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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.