Authentic Movement for Men
Authentic Movement for Men
Hosted by Joshua Cross
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94703
Authentic Movement for Men
Adult Day Intensive
Intensive Outpatient Treatment for substance use disorders for adult
Hosted by Twin Town Treatment Centers - Torrance
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Torrance, CA 90503
Intensive Outpatient Treatment for substance use disorders for adult
Cognitive Behavior group forming.
This group will teach skills to overcome anxiety and depression causing negative thinking. The course is highly structured for 4 session. Fees are $25.00 per session
Hosted by Alfred D Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Solana Beach, CA 92075
This group will teach skills to overcome anxiety and depression causing negative thinking. The course is highly structured for 4 session. Fees are $25.00 per session
"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 ...
Adult Support Group (Relationships)
This group covers issues such as: Depression, Anxiety, Addiction Recovery & PTSD issues. Therapy: We will be using CBT, Solution Focused and Expressive Arts Therapy in-group. Topics: Check in and supportive feedback, Expression through Art, Parenting, Anger Management, Greif/Loss, Child ...
Hosted by Ryann DeSouza
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Richmond, CA 94801
This group covers issues such as: Depression, Anxiety, Addiction Recovery & PTSD issues. Therapy: We will be using CBT, Solution Focused and Expressive Arts Therapy in-group. Topics: Check in and supportive feedback, Expression through Art, Parenting, Anger Management, Greif/Loss, Child ...
Parenting Bootcamp - California
In our "Parenting Bootcamp" parents meet online weekly to learn the play therapy skills and behavior therapy skills to manage disruptive behaviors of children ages 1-10 in a support group atmosphere that is fun and interactive. Child participation is optional ...
Hosted by Hamilton Family Counseling
LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
In our "Parenting Bootcamp" parents meet online weekly to learn the play therapy skills and behavior therapy skills to manage disruptive behaviors of children ages 1-10 in a support group atmosphere that is fun and interactive. Child participation is optional ...
Closed Women's Groups am and pm
Closed group work enhances trust, healing and efficiency. We begin with a brief meditation. Life skills or other specified material is introduced at each meeting. Together we create an energy field that is conducive to open communication, support and healing. ...
Hosted by Dr. Regina Barang
PsyD, MA, CN, CHT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toluca Lake, CA 91602
Closed group work enhances trust, healing and efficiency. We begin with a brief meditation. Life skills or other specified material is introduced at each meeting. Together we create an energy field that is conducive to open communication, support and healing. ...
ADHD Skills Group (Currently Remote)
In our 10 week ADHD support group, we will discuss building skills to manage ADHD and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria. Our therapists will provide education as well as skills to help you identify where ADHD and RSD are holding you back. ...
Hosted by Karla Schlags
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94104
In our 10 week ADHD support group, we will discuss building skills to manage ADHD and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria. Our therapists will provide education as well as skills to help you identify where ADHD and RSD are holding you back. ...
Dia de los Muertos: A Virtual Grief Group
Join Melanie Cain PhD and special guest Jazmin Navarro, who will lead us in a healing journey with an invitation to celebrate The Day of the Dead. We will invite you to honor your loved ones who passed by creating ...
Hosted by Conscious Culture Psychology Clinic
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Jose, CA 95119
Join Melanie Cain PhD and special guest Jazmin Navarro, who will lead us in a healing journey with an invitation to celebrate The Day of the Dead. We will invite you to honor your loved ones who passed by creating ...
Moms Group
Get together with other intentional moms to connect, alleviate stress and refine the path you are on to create the life you want for you, and your family. Meet therapist Rosemary Kane, LMFT, and other amazing women, like you, to ...
Hosted by Kristie Cain
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RPT, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Irvine, CA 92618
Get together with other intentional moms to connect, alleviate stress and refine the path you are on to create the life you want for you, and your family. Meet therapist Rosemary Kane, LMFT, and other amazing women, like you, to ...
Men's Work
This group is for men who want to learn opening up and navigating better their emotions. Even for men, men can be scary, especially when considering opening up to our vulnerabilities and weaknesses. This is a trauma aware, somatically focus ...
Hosted by Nicolas Jadot
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94702
This group is for men who want to learn opening up and navigating better their emotions. Even for men, men can be scary, especially when considering opening up to our vulnerabilities and weaknesses. This is a trauma aware, somatically focus ...
Anger Management - Now Enrolling for September
We offer a 5-week, virtual group that assists with emotional support and intervention strategies for anger management. The group is open to adults (over 18) looking for assistance in calming techniques and peer support. Call to register today!
Hosted by Anna Lopez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Victorville, CA 92392
We offer a 5-week, virtual group that assists with emotional support and intervention strategies for anger management. The group is open to adults (over 18) looking for assistance in calming techniques and peer support. Call to register today!
Eating in Community (Meal Support Process Group)
This group is for anyone in CA, age 18 and older that is seeking a safe space to eat a meal and build community. In this group, we will encourage and model neutral eating patterns, normalize eating with and around ...
Hosted by Sarah Fraser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92127
This group is for anyone in CA, age 18 and older that is seeking a safe space to eat a meal and build community. In this group, we will encourage and model neutral eating patterns, normalize eating with and around ...
Adoption Support
Support group for those contemplating adoption or waiting prospective parents. Currently hosting quarterly group for Adoptive Parents.
Support group for those contemplating adoption or waiting prospective parents. Currently hosting quarterly group for Adoptive Parents.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Zoom group; client’s may remain anonymous if desired. An excellent group for everyone to sharpen skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal relationships, and core mindfulness. DBT Skills will change your life! Sign up at www.PacificMindSpa.com
Hosted by Veronica Calkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
Zoom group; client’s may remain anonymous if desired. An excellent group for everyone to sharpen skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal relationships, and core mindfulness. DBT Skills will change your life! Sign up at www.PacificMindSpa.com
SoulWork
An intimate safe small group for men who have suffered childhood abuse and neglect. We explore various modalities of healing: somatic awareness, self forgiveness and self compassion, relationship issues, etc. And companionship with other men on our journeys of healing!
Hosted by Robert B. Cornell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pasadena, CA 91104
An intimate safe small group for men who have suffered childhood abuse and neglect. We explore various modalities of healing: somatic awareness, self forgiveness and self compassion, relationship issues, etc. And companionship with other men on our journeys of healing!
Weekly Interpersonal Process Group
This is a weekly psychoeducation and process group for clients of Perspectives for Thought Therapy. Client must meet with individual therapy for 3 sessions before entry to group. Client does NOT have to continue individual therapy to have access to ...
Hosted by Natalie J. Campbell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CFSW, CATODSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vista, CA 92084
This is a weekly psychoeducation and process group for clients of Perspectives for Thought Therapy. Client must meet with individual therapy for 3 sessions before entry to group. Client does NOT have to continue individual therapy to have access to ...
Disparate Houswives
It can be difficult to perform "mother and wife" roles successfully due to the requirements both intail. Switching from "mommy" to the exact opposite "honey" is not easy. Both roles require unique qualities from a woman. Being a mother is ...
Hosted by Sally Kuch
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Valencia, CA 91355
It can be difficult to perform "mother and wife" roles successfully due to the requirements both intail. Switching from "mommy" to the exact opposite "honey" is not easy. Both roles require unique qualities from a woman. Being a mother is ...
Spanish for Mental Health Professionals
We provide resources for mental health clinicians who want to improve their ability to provide assessment and psychotherapy in Spanish. Please visit spanishformentalhealth.co m
Hosted by Cynthia M. Braden Marriage and Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
We provide resources for mental health clinicians who want to improve their ability to provide assessment and psychotherapy in Spanish. Please visit spanishformentalhealth.co m
Bay Area Connections Cancer Support Group
Supportive group for woman to have an outlet to discuss their struggles with breast cancer and have other woman they can share their stories with and relate too.
Hosted by Lacey Marie Morris
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Palo Alto, CA 94306
Supportive group for woman to have an outlet to discuss their struggles with breast cancer and have other woman they can share their stories with and relate too.
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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.