Turn Your Anxiety Worrior Into Anxiety Warrior
Are you feeling lost and exhausted? Have your stress and anxiety levels spiked, making it harder for you to manage your emotions? Are you struggling with setting boundaries for yourself and in your relationship? If self-doubt is feeding your insecurity ...
Hosted by Embracing You Therapy
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Are you feeling lost and exhausted? Have your stress and anxiety levels spiked, making it harder for you to manage your emotions? Are you struggling with setting boundaries for yourself and in your relationship? If self-doubt is feeding your insecurity ...
Teen (ages 13-18): DBT Skill Building and Process
Have you had traumatic events in your life that are unresolved? Do you struggle with managing "big" feelings? Do you often feel misunderstood by family and friends? Are you seeking healthier and deeper relationships? Are you engaging in unhealthy behaviors ...
Hosted by Michelle York
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Solana Beach, CA 92075
Have you had traumatic events in your life that are unresolved? Do you struggle with managing "big" feelings? Do you often feel misunderstood by family and friends? Are you seeking healthier and deeper relationships? Are you engaging in unhealthy behaviors ...
Mindfulness Process Group with Dr. John Rettger
All of the members are males who are interested in working on some type of issue such as depression, anxiety, stress, relationship concerns, social isolation – and who want to get support as they do so. During group meetings, members ...
All of the members are males who are interested in working on some type of issue such as depression, anxiety, stress, relationship concerns, social isolation – and who want to get support as they do so. During group meetings, members ...
Postpartum Support Group
Hosted by Cucamonga Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT, Psy D
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Group
DBT skills training is a weekly group, run like a class, which teaches skills across four main topics: mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance skills. Clients are required to complete homework assignments in which they practice the skills ...
Hosted by Nicholas K. Bennett
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Paula, CA 93060
DBT skills training is a weekly group, run like a class, which teaches skills across four main topics: mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance skills. Clients are required to complete homework assignments in which they practice the skills ...
Anger Management
Learn Anger Management & Stress Management techniques to help reduce angry outburts that hurt the important relationships in your life.
www.SecondNature BHS.com for more information on Anger Management Classes
Hosted by Maria A Garay
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CAMF
Verified Verified
Group meets in Richmond, CA 94805
Learn Anger Management & Stress Management techniques to help reduce angry outburts that hurt the important relationships in your life.
www.SecondNature BHS.com for more information on Anger Management Classes
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)
Principles in Effective Medical Detoxification
This is an opportunity for individual and groups of licensed addiction treatment professionals to learn more about the many approaches to effective medical detoxification as it pertains to individual client care and their needs. Likewise, it takes a broad approach ...
Hosted by Revive Recovery and Detox Services
Treatment Center, PsyD, State, Lic
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90036
This is an opportunity for individual and groups of licensed addiction treatment professionals to learn more about the many approaches to effective medical detoxification as it pertains to individual client care and their needs. Likewise, it takes a broad approach ...
Phoenix Rising Behavioral Health Care
Phoenix Rising is an outpatient drug and alcohol treatment program that is based in attachment, current industry standards for treatment and neurobiology. We offer groups as well as individual sessions and case management to support those with continued struggles with ...
Hosted by Alia Harlan Kaneaiakala
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Phoenix Rising is an outpatient drug and alcohol treatment program that is based in attachment, current industry standards for treatment and neurobiology. We offer groups as well as individual sessions and case management to support those with continued struggles with ...
After "The Winter Blues:" Depression & Grief Group
This Therapy Group is for Adults who experienced a hard winter of depression or grief aka "The Winter Blues." If you are struggling with seasonal or longterm depression, loss, grief, non-death related losses, break-up's, burnout, divorce, job-loss, health emergencies, & ...
Hosted by Ahneishia Washington
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bellflower, CA 90706
This Therapy Group is for Adults who experienced a hard winter of depression or grief aka "The Winter Blues." If you are struggling with seasonal or longterm depression, loss, grief, non-death related losses, break-up's, burnout, divorce, job-loss, health emergencies, & ...
In-Site Women's Group
Join a group of 3 to 8 women who share similar concerns. Discussing your issues with a group of your peers is a powerful resource for change. It strengthens you to be brave and listen to their confrontations. It is ...
Hosted by Goolrukh Adi Vakil
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, MA, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Palo Alto, CA 94306
Join a group of 3 to 8 women who share similar concerns. Discussing your issues with a group of your peers is a powerful resource for change. It strengthens you to be brave and listen to their confrontations. It is ...
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 ...
Life Hacks
A group for high school teens. Young adults are burdened to navigate the world and prepare for adulthood with minimal guidance or support. Wouldn’t it be great to have a place to discuss the mundane and dive into the curiosity ...
Hosted by Karina Valdez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chula Vista, CA 91910
A group for high school teens. Young adults are burdened to navigate the world and prepare for adulthood with minimal guidance or support. Wouldn’t it be great to have a place to discuss the mundane and dive into the curiosity ...
OWN Your 2019
OWN YOUR 2019 community meets once a month and offers you: *Wonderful support, direction, and guidance to dream BIG and Go For It. You'll have my support as well as other conscious women creating success. *The Facebook Group is where ...
Hosted by Lisa Pepper-Satkin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94123
OWN YOUR 2019 community meets once a month and offers you: *Wonderful support, direction, and guidance to dream BIG and Go For It. You'll have my support as well as other conscious women creating success. *The Facebook Group is where ...
Re-Writing Your Story
This 6 week group focuses on integrating our pasts, present, and imagined futures in a meaningful way to promote hope, healing, health and wellness.
Hosted by Priscilla Lopez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Redwood City, CA 94062
This 6 week group focuses on integrating our pasts, present, and imagined futures in a meaningful way to promote hope, healing, health and wellness.
Brain Injury Support Group
Mild TBI/Post-Concussive Education/Support Group (free). Any person with a history of mild TBI/concussion may attend this group. This support group will take place on the first Monday of each month from 6PM-7:30PM. Attendees may attend virtually or in person. Link ...
Mild TBI/Post-Concussive Education/Support Group (free). Any person with a history of mild TBI/concussion may attend this group. This support group will take place on the first Monday of each month from 6PM-7:30PM. Attendees may attend virtually or in person. Link ...
Eras Support Group
If Taylor Swift is your special interest, this group is for you! A mix of lyric analysis, art therapy, music therapy, and mental health content, this group celebrates the eras of your life. Find community and friendship, vulnerability and fun…. ...
Hosted by Miranda Millican, PDA Affirming Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92102
If Taylor Swift is your special interest, this group is for you! A mix of lyric analysis, art therapy, music therapy, and mental health content, this group celebrates the eras of your life. Find community and friendship, vulnerability and fun…. ...
Mixed Emotions
Compassionate trauma-informed therapy that integrates intersectional conceptualization, LGBTQ+ affirming space, and self-compassion focus.
Hosted by Alexa Brand
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Compassionate trauma-informed therapy that integrates intersectional conceptualization, LGBTQ+ affirming space, and self-compassion focus.
addiction group for professional men
Online group for men who want help with alcohol and substance abuse issues that impact relationships. Serious inquiries only as you must qualify to participate. This group is mainly for working professionals. The group meets weekly online for one hour ...
Hosted by Donna Gugliotta
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Online group for men who want help with alcohol and substance abuse issues that impact relationships. Serious inquiries only as you must qualify to participate. This group is mainly for working professionals. The group meets weekly online for one hour ...
Mommy and Me Group
Come join us! Connect and bond with other moms in a supportive and friendly environment. Encourage your child's social development by offering interactions with other babies. Receive guidance, advice, and support from fellow moms and a professional mental health clinician. ...
Hosted by Regina Bernius
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tustin, CA 92780
Come join us! Connect and bond with other moms in a supportive and friendly environment. Encourage your child's social development by offering interactions with other babies. Receive guidance, advice, and support from fellow moms and a professional mental health clinician. ...
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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.