Support Groups in Los Angeles, CA
Women's group
This group is for interested in women's issues. Group meets on Zoom every Thursdays for 60 mins.
Hosted by Vida Nikzad
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
This group is for interested in women's issues. Group meets on Zoom every Thursdays for 60 mins.
OK Covid: Online therapy for singles in quarantine
An inclusive online group therapy for singles in quarantine, led by two MFTs. LGBTQIA+ affirmative. Sliding scale offered. Whether you're dealing with loneliness, a shifting relationship to vulnerability, or any number of other stressors unique to this time, your solitude ...
Hosted by Avigail Schotz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90036
An inclusive online group therapy for singles in quarantine, led by two MFTs. LGBTQIA+ affirmative. Sliding scale offered. Whether you're dealing with loneliness, a shifting relationship to vulnerability, or any number of other stressors unique to this time, your solitude ...
Early Recovery Skills
A walk-in group for developing skills and strategies to eliminate or reduce substance use. Mondays at 4pm (Spanish Only), Wednesdays at 7pm, Thursdays at 10:30am Gleicher/Chen Health Center | Contact at 329-329-9011 (English) or 323-329-9922 (Spanish)
Hosted by APLA Health - Gleicher/Chen Health Center
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90016
A walk-in group for developing skills and strategies to eliminate or reduce substance use. Mondays at 4pm (Spanish Only), Wednesdays at 7pm, Thursdays at 10:30am Gleicher/Chen Health Center | Contact at 329-329-9011 (English) or 323-329-9922 (Spanish)
Los Angeles Counseling Group
Here at Los Angeles Counseling Group you will find nurturing, nonjudgmental, confidential therapists. Whether you have a specific issue in mind or you just want to become the best version of yourself or finding meaning and balance in your life-we ...
Hosted by Tracy Aguilar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90010
Here at Los Angeles Counseling Group you will find nurturing, nonjudgmental, confidential therapists. Whether you have a specific issue in mind or you just want to become the best version of yourself or finding meaning and balance in your life-we ...
LMFT facilitator, group therapy
Life After Nest is an intimate small group setting that offers guidance for parents with an "empty nest". In group we define the skills needed in parenting adult children. As we prepare our children for the next phase of their ...
Hosted by Elysa Waldholz
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90064
Life After Nest is an intimate small group setting that offers guidance for parents with an "empty nest". In group we define the skills needed in parenting adult children. As we prepare our children for the next phase of their ...
Self-Development in Motherhood
An 8-session group for mothers with children of all ages under 18. Connect with other mothers while learning evidence-based ideas and techniques to enhance the quality of your life as a mother. Schedule: The group will meet on the following ...
Hosted by Eve Wettstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSG
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90034
An 8-session group for mothers with children of all ages under 18. Connect with other mothers while learning evidence-based ideas and techniques to enhance the quality of your life as a mother. Schedule: The group will meet on the following ...
Medical Professionals Peer Support
Medical Professionals that are dealing with Substance Abuse Issues, and want to maintain their license to practice medicine, can be monitored according to their specific boards mandates.
Hosted by Rose Safran
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90048
Medical Professionals that are dealing with Substance Abuse Issues, and want to maintain their license to practice medicine, can be monitored according to their specific boards mandates.
Complex Ptsd,PTSD, Sexual Abuse, Addiction
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder / Complex PTSD, Trauma / Sexual Abuse Survivors, Addictions, long term process Support Group. This group is for Women only and meets Thursday evenings from 5-6:30p.m. in Westwood CA. Hybrid optional at this time. Please call ...
Hosted by Judy Mclaughlin-Ryan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, CEU, Teach, Retreat
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90024
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder / Complex PTSD, Trauma / Sexual Abuse Survivors, Addictions, long term process Support Group. This group is for Women only and meets Thursday evenings from 5-6:30p.m. in Westwood CA. Hybrid optional at this time. Please call ...
Skills Application
Skills application is a group which helps those who have knowledge of CBT/DBT skills learn to incorporate and apply the CBT and DBT skills in day to day life and circumstances. The group does provide refreshers on the skills and ...
Hosted by Re-discovering You
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
Skills application is a group which helps those who have knowledge of CBT/DBT skills learn to incorporate and apply the CBT and DBT skills in day to day life and circumstances. The group does provide refreshers on the skills and ...
Online Mindful Self-Compassion Short Course
Introduction to the renewing practices of Mindful Self-Compassion. Weekly online groups, by donation, starting September 30 and October 3. More information at my website.
Hosted by Kate Sheehan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90024
Introduction to the renewing practices of Mindful Self-Compassion. Weekly online groups, by donation, starting September 30 and October 3. More information at my website.
Clinical Supervision
6 person maximum; especially those who are in the the addiction and recovery field. I am here to help navigate ethical dilemmas and boundary issues.
Hosted by Betsy Spier
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90049
6 person maximum; especially those who are in the the addiction and recovery field. I am here to help navigate ethical dilemmas and boundary issues.
Growing 21st Century Resilience - open enrollment
Developing resilience is essential in helping to cope and thrive with the challenges of a rapidly changing world… Our online group will meet to discuss real-world mental health challenges in our current society and within ourselves, and include practical tools ...
Hosted by Renée Glick
MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90068
Developing resilience is essential in helping to cope and thrive with the challenges of a rapidly changing world… Our online group will meet to discuss real-world mental health challenges in our current society and within ourselves, and include practical tools ...
LGBTQ+ Teen Group via ZOOM®
New members welcome anytime! Via ZOOM®. Being a queer adolescent can be hard. What if family members don't accept you? How do you handle bullying at school? What if your religion or culture are non-affirming? Where can you find other ...
Hosted by Kevin Graves
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
New members welcome anytime! Via ZOOM®. Being a queer adolescent can be hard. What if family members don't accept you? How do you handle bullying at school? What if your religion or culture are non-affirming? Where can you find other ...
DBT Skills Group
This 8 week group will focus on the following skillsets of DBT: (1) Mindfulness, (2) Emotion Regulation, (3) Distress Tolerance, (4) Interpersonal Effectiveness. These DBT skill groups differ from conventional "process" groups where individuals openly express emotions, thoughts, and viewpoints ...
Hosted by Hanna Stensby
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90004
This 8 week group will focus on the following skillsets of DBT: (1) Mindfulness, (2) Emotion Regulation, (3) Distress Tolerance, (4) Interpersonal Effectiveness. These DBT skill groups differ from conventional "process" groups where individuals openly express emotions, thoughts, and viewpoints ...
Medical Trauma (process & psycho-education group)
This process group is designed for patients and support/care-givers of patients diagnosed with life-altering medical diagnoses. The aim is to help members better understand and manage the psychological impact of medical diagnoses of all types, lessening isolation, increasing social networks ...
Hosted by Laurie A Kaman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MBA, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90049
This process group is designed for patients and support/care-givers of patients diagnosed with life-altering medical diagnoses. The aim is to help members better understand and manage the psychological impact of medical diagnoses of all types, lessening isolation, increasing social networks ...
Virtual Eating Disorders Process Group
This is a process-oriented eating disorder recovery support group, offered weekly and open to the public. It provides therapeutic support for patients navigating recovery or interested in recovery, as well as peer support in vivo. We meet weekly on Tuesday ...
Hosted by Hehn Dimand
Pre-Licensed Professional, ACSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90014
This is a process-oriented eating disorder recovery support group, offered weekly and open to the public. It provides therapeutic support for patients navigating recovery or interested in recovery, as well as peer support in vivo. We meet weekly on Tuesday ...
Parents of Children with Disabilities
Hosted by Nicole Zokaeem
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90049
Teen Group
A process group catering to teens from divorced, separated, and split homes. Changes in family dynamics can be a source of a whole host of feelings: from anger and sadness to rebellion. This small group will provide a safe and ...
Hosted by Leanne R. Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90066
A process group catering to teens from divorced, separated, and split homes. Changes in family dynamics can be a source of a whole host of feelings: from anger and sadness to rebellion. This small group will provide a safe and ...
Gay Men's Therapy (Zoom): Fridays, 12:30 to 2:00
Starting April, 2024, this group will help gay men work on their sex, love and commitment issues through sharing and journaling. $70 per session. Dr. Sadownick founded the nation’s first LGBT Specialization at Antioch University and also Colors LGBTQ Youth ...
Hosted by Dr. Douglas G. Sadownick
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90019
Starting April, 2024, this group will help gay men work on their sex, love and commitment issues through sharing and journaling. $70 per session. Dr. Sadownick founded the nation’s first LGBT Specialization at Antioch University and also Colors LGBTQ Youth ...
Eating Disorder Process Group
Closed group for clients struggling with Eating Disorders of all types. Process-type group.
Hosted by Brooke Spahn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90041
Closed group for clients struggling with Eating Disorders of all types. Process-type group.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Los Angeles?
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.