Head Strong & Ready
A 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to providing psychological service (no medication at this time) to military members and their families. We proudly accept Tricare. Currently, we are providing services telehealth.
A 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to providing psychological service (no medication at this time) to military members and their families. We proudly accept Tricare. Currently, we are providing services telehealth.
Woman Empowerment thru Expressive Arts and Qigong
I create a safe container for woman to explore core issues through the expressive and moving arts. I believe that experiential practices such as movement, dance, vocalizing, dramatising, and art, bypass the rational mind, and are a direct route to ...
Hosted by Bonnie Lee Eskie
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CHT, CMT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chico, CA 95926
I create a safe container for woman to explore core issues through the expressive and moving arts. I believe that experiential practices such as movement, dance, vocalizing, dramatising, and art, bypass the rational mind, and are a direct route to ...
Women's Relationship group
This group is designed for women between the ages of 25 and 35 who seek to grow in their confidence and understanding of what it means to be in authentic and lasting relationships. The group runs for 12 consecutive weeks ...
Hosted by Erica Wright
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Davis, CA 95616
This group is designed for women between the ages of 25 and 35 who seek to grow in their confidence and understanding of what it means to be in authentic and lasting relationships. The group runs for 12 consecutive weeks ...
Parent Support Therapy Groups - Rancho Cucamonga
The Parent Support Therapy Groups are for parents of children ages 1-10 with behavioral challenges that do not respond to traditional parenting, like tantrums, screaming, hitting, or worries, fears and anxiety. The workshops are fun and interactive and held in ...
Hosted by D C Hamilton
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
The Parent Support Therapy Groups are for parents of children ages 1-10 with behavioral challenges that do not respond to traditional parenting, like tantrums, screaming, hitting, or worries, fears and anxiety. The workshops are fun and interactive and held in ...
It Happens to Boys
Wonderful group for men who were abused as children. There is no cost other than the willingness to work on the healing process on zoom right now call for link.
Hosted by Carol Teitelbaum
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Wonderful group for men who were abused as children. There is no cost other than the willingness to work on the healing process on zoom right now call for link.
Sobriety Process Group
I would like to provide a group where people in recovery can share challenges and learn how to manage cravings and triggers that they are facing in early recovery as well as in their long term recovery. I believe that ...
Hosted by Jody P Evans
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, JD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westlake Village, CA 91361
I would like to provide a group where people in recovery can share challenges and learn how to manage cravings and triggers that they are facing in early recovery as well as in their long term recovery. I believe that ...
Women's Growth Group
We are a unique process group for women who are interested in following their passion, sharing their accomplishments, and furthering their dreams as well as reworking past experiences. Introspective work with a twist of adventure, healthy risk taking and humor. ...
Hosted by Bette Ozburn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in La Verne, CA 91750
We are a unique process group for women who are interested in following their passion, sharing their accomplishments, and furthering their dreams as well as reworking past experiences. Introspective work with a twist of adventure, healthy risk taking and humor. ...
Healing and Change
I would like to start trauma, grief, anger management, recovery focused groups and for the elderly population going through the last and best part of your life. The life cycle changes with this population and I think that knowing your ...
Hosted by Sage Recovery Services
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LAADC, ICADC, MSCP, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Palm Desert, CA 92260
I would like to start trauma, grief, anger management, recovery focused groups and for the elderly population going through the last and best part of your life. The life cycle changes with this population and I think that knowing your ...
Liberate Yourself from Depression
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, as many as 16 million adults have experienced at least one episode of depression in their lifetime. This program offers different tools to effectively treat depression, not only by controlling it but ...
Hosted by Luz Esther Kyncl
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Beverly Hills, CA 90211
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, as many as 16 million adults have experienced at least one episode of depression in their lifetime. This program offers different tools to effectively treat depression, not only by controlling it but ...
"Recovery of the Creative Self"
"We are creative beings, our lives become our works of art" (Cameron, 2012) STOP telling yourself, "It's too late"! As you learn to recognize, nurture and protect your inner artist, you will be able to move beyond pain and creative ...
Hosted by Amanda DiGiulio
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90024
"We are creative beings, our lives become our works of art" (Cameron, 2012) STOP telling yourself, "It's too late"! As you learn to recognize, nurture and protect your inner artist, you will be able to move beyond pain and creative ...
High School Boys Group
Discussing High School related issues (substance use/abuse, relationships, etc) and providing education and support around youth's transition into adulthood. Encouraging knowledge about diversity, equity and inclusion issues. Highlighting the importance of education and life long learning.
Hosted by Allen Lee Lake II
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vallejo, CA 94590
Discussing High School related issues (substance use/abuse, relationships, etc) and providing education and support around youth's transition into adulthood. Encouraging knowledge about diversity, equity and inclusion issues. Highlighting the importance of education and life long learning.
CALA Psychological Services, Inc
CALA Psychological Services is a multi-specialty and multi-lingual group of highly educated and highly skilled mental health professionals. We provide comprehensive treatment to children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Our therapists provide individual, family, couples, group therapy, and psychological/neuropsycho logical ...
CALA Psychological Services is a multi-specialty and multi-lingual group of highly educated and highly skilled mental health professionals. We provide comprehensive treatment to children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Our therapists provide individual, family, couples, group therapy, and psychological/neuropsycho logical ...
Closed/Las Vegas Survivors Support Group
A supportive and therapeutic environment for survivors of the Las Vegas trauma.
Hosted by Dr. Elizabeth Ramquist
Psychologist, PhD, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newhall, CA 91321
A supportive and therapeutic environment for survivors of the Las Vegas trauma.
Beyond Fear: Conquer Anxiety and Panic
“Beyond Fear: Conquer Anxiety and Panic” is an online therapy group designed for individuals suffering from anxiety disorders. Led by a psychologist who specializes in anxiety disorders, our group offers a safe space to share your challenges, gain valuable insights, ...
Hosted by Dr. Lindsay Mayott
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mill Valley, CA 94942
“Beyond Fear: Conquer Anxiety and Panic” is an online therapy group designed for individuals suffering from anxiety disorders. Led by a psychologist who specializes in anxiety disorders, our group offers a safe space to share your challenges, gain valuable insights, ...
Think Good Feel Good-
Changing your negative thoughts into positive thoughts to promote healthier living. This is an open group that you can stop and participate in. This group runs Saturdays at 10:00am, please call to reserve your spot.
Hosted by Mesha Muwanga
Marriage & Family Therapist, LFMT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bakersfield, CA 93301
Changing your negative thoughts into positive thoughts to promote healthier living. This is an open group that you can stop and participate in. This group runs Saturdays at 10:00am, please call to reserve your spot.
Childhood Trauma Processing Group
Childhood trauma is defined as an event or events experienced by a child that is emotionally painful, frightening, or distressful, which can often lead to lasting mental and physical effects. Symptoms of childhood trauma in adults can include but are ...
Childhood trauma is defined as an event or events experienced by a child that is emotionally painful, frightening, or distressful, which can often lead to lasting mental and physical effects. Symptoms of childhood trauma in adults can include but are ...
Los Altos Psychotherapy
Adolescence, pandemic, trauma, recent changes in relationships -- many events can leave us feeling uncertain about how to move forward. At Los Altos Psychotherapy we work with children, teens, families, and individuals to uncover what's upsetting the balance in you ...
Hosted by Tracy A Greene
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Altos, CA 94024
Adolescence, pandemic, trauma, recent changes in relationships -- many events can leave us feeling uncertain about how to move forward. At Los Altos Psychotherapy we work with children, teens, families, and individuals to uncover what's upsetting the balance in you ...
Teen Group
A In person group for teens to connect and create a community. We utilize music, art, and technology to express and explore a variety of emotional states. In particular depression and anxiety. Multiple date/time options. Groups run on a 8 ...
Hosted by Jamie Roberts
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
A In person group for teens to connect and create a community. We utilize music, art, and technology to express and explore a variety of emotional states. In particular depression and anxiety. Multiple date/time options. Groups run on a 8 ...
Parenting Through Your Pain
This group will help you navigate parenting issues and problems you may be having with parenting if you are experiencing or have experienced trauma. This is a 12-week group with information to help you with identifying your trauma, identifying how ...
Hosted by Rabiia Ali
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sacramento, CA 95817
This group will help you navigate parenting issues and problems you may be having with parenting if you are experiencing or have experienced trauma. This is a 12-week group with information to help you with identifying your trauma, identifying how ...
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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.