Positive Steps youth group
Adolescence can be tough but it's better when you know there are other people out there who may be going through some of the same things as you. Topics and workshops include: Rediscovering your Purpose, There can ony be one ...
Hosted by Phyllis Stroud
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Upland, CA 91786
Adolescence can be tough but it's better when you know there are other people out there who may be going through some of the same things as you. Topics and workshops include: Rediscovering your Purpose, There can ony be one ...
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 ...
Money and Soul
Money and Soul is an interactive group addressing financial problems and issues. Limited to 10 participants so everyone is supported and has an opportunity to share as needed. On going two month group. Group is part lecture/exercises/discuss ion/therapy.
Have been conducting ...
Hosted by Thomas Conte Manheim
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Solana Beach, CA 92075
Money and Soul is an interactive group addressing financial problems and issues. Limited to 10 participants so everyone is supported and has an opportunity to share as needed. On going two month group. Group is part lecture/exercises/discuss ion/therapy.
Have been conducting ...
TMS for Depression Awareness Group
You are cordially invited to the Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Depression Awareness Group Session! Hands on Experience in the Costa Mesa/Newport Beach Office of Anew Era TMS Witness a Testimonial from a former TMS patient Presenter: Suzanne Jessee, CEO of ...
Hosted by Anew Era TMS & Psychiatry - We Are Open!
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Costa Mesa, CA 92627
You are cordially invited to the Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Depression Awareness Group Session! Hands on Experience in the Costa Mesa/Newport Beach Office of Anew Era TMS Witness a Testimonial from a former TMS patient Presenter: Suzanne Jessee, CEO of ...
The Empowerment Space: Overcoming Bullying
Bullying is far too common in our schools. Your child might have come to you with stories of being bullied. Even scarier, your child may have been bullied and hasn't talked to you about it yet. Learn how to identify ...
Hosted by Danielle Matthew
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Bullying is far too common in our schools. Your child might have come to you with stories of being bullied. Even scarier, your child may have been bullied and hasn't talked to you about it yet. Learn how to identify ...
Group for Couples
A group for committed couples to explore, in a supportive environment, new ways to improve communication, increase intimacy and fun in their relationship. The group is structured around a main topic. Coaching, psycho-education and other supportive method will be used ...
A group for committed couples to explore, in a supportive environment, new ways to improve communication, increase intimacy and fun in their relationship. The group is structured around a main topic. Coaching, psycho-education and other supportive method will be used ...
Partners of Sex Addicts
This support group will focus on psychoeducation, and the process of coping and communicating with a partner who may show signs being a sex addict/compulsive
Hosted by Dana McNeil
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92103
This support group will focus on psychoeducation, and the process of coping and communicating with a partner who may show signs being a sex addict/compulsive
Depression Support Group
A 10 week research-based supportive group for women suffering from depression. This group introduces brain wellness excercises, nutrition counseling, and assignments on thinking patterns and family systems to decrease depressive symptoms.
Hosted by Dr. Arlene O'Connor
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mission Viejo, CA 92691
A 10 week research-based supportive group for women suffering from depression. This group introduces brain wellness excercises, nutrition counseling, and assignments on thinking patterns and family systems to decrease depressive symptoms.
Peaceful timely transitions group
to be announced
Hosted by Living Wills for Dementia / Stanley Terman
Psychiatrist, PhD, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94118
to be announced
Meditation Support Group
This group is for beginning and intermediate meditators to learn and practice meditation in a supportive small group. Many people feel they "can't" meditate, they give up quickly, or continue to try but find it very difficult and unpleasant, often ...
Hosted by Heather Hardeman Galvano
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94705
This group is for beginning and intermediate meditators to learn and practice meditation in a supportive small group. Many people feel they "can't" meditate, they give up quickly, or continue to try but find it very difficult and unpleasant, often ...
Teen Girls Virtual Support Group
Does your teen need more support during these uncertain times? Please have your teen join us in this 6 week virtual support group. Support groups provide a forum to address issues with peers and to know they are not alone. ...
Hosted by Brittany Couture
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, PsyD, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90403
Does your teen need more support during these uncertain times? Please have your teen join us in this 6 week virtual support group. Support groups provide a forum to address issues with peers and to know they are not alone. ...
Cardiac Support Group
This a specific group for people who have heart disease and who are interested in gaining insight and support while exploring the emotional issues such as fears and anxieties that they now face. Strengthening your understanding, your network and community ...
Hosted by Ellyn Singer
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, MFT, RN
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90402
This a specific group for people who have heart disease and who are interested in gaining insight and support while exploring the emotional issues such as fears and anxieties that they now face. Strengthening your understanding, your network and community ...
SABI Pathways Holistic Wellness
SABI Pathways Holistic Wellness is committed to providing a down-to-earth environment for conscious individuals to explore their mind, body & soul on a deeper level. We believe that through the integration of holistic practices you can build more loving relationships ...
Hosted by Janelle Bonura
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Palm Springs, CA 92262
SABI Pathways Holistic Wellness is committed to providing a down-to-earth environment for conscious individuals to explore their mind, body & soul on a deeper level. We believe that through the integration of holistic practices you can build more loving relationships ...
Becoming Mother: An Evidence-Based Therapy Group
Becoming a mother is a life changing experience. It can often be filled with joy and wonder, but can also include anxiety and sadness. Take steps toward postpartum wellness and become a part of a community of women who understand ...
Hosted by Eynav Elgavish Accortt
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Becoming a mother is a life changing experience. It can often be filled with joy and wonder, but can also include anxiety and sadness. Take steps toward postpartum wellness and become a part of a community of women who understand ...
Women's Codependency Group
The focus of the group will be to identify and improve the impact of internalized messages and behaviors that resulted from family dysfunction, unmet needs and/or trauma.
Hosted by Jeanne Ann Ruth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Rosa, CA 95404
The focus of the group will be to identify and improve the impact of internalized messages and behaviors that resulted from family dysfunction, unmet needs and/or trauma.
Teen Group
(6 week group) The teenage years are challenging for teens. Teens face many new pressures and may not always react in the healthiest ways to the problems they encounter. Almost all teens can benefit from talking to a counselor or ...
Hosted by Razan's Therapeutic Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PPS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tracy, CA 95377
(6 week group) The teenage years are challenging for teens. Teens face many new pressures and may not always react in the healthiest ways to the problems they encounter. Almost all teens can benefit from talking to a counselor or ...
Intensive Outpatient Program
Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is intended individuals that do not require round-the-clock care. IOP is ideal for clients that require intensive therapeutic treatment, but still need to maintain other responsibilities such as work, school, family, etc. Our IOP is ...
Hosted by New Start Recovery Solutions Sacramento
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is intended individuals that do not require round-the-clock care. IOP is ideal for clients that require intensive therapeutic treatment, but still need to maintain other responsibilities such as work, school, family, etc. Our IOP is ...
Workshop-Seven Principles For Making Marriage Work
New dates to be determined. Save Your Marriage/Relationship - an 8 hour relationship workshop based on the research of John Gottman, PhD and his book the Seven Principles For Making Marriage Work. Visit my website for registration information.
Hosted by John R. Edwards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94609
New dates to be determined. Save Your Marriage/Relationship - an 8 hour relationship workshop based on the research of John Gottman, PhD and his book the Seven Principles For Making Marriage Work. Visit my website for registration information.
Motherhood Stories - A Women's Circle
We will begin each evening with a calming and centering ritual, listen to the inspiring words of Jessie Klein's audiobook: “I'll Show Myself Out, Essays on Midlife & Motherhood”, followed by conversation and connection. The group will meet on a ...
Hosted by Becoming Mothers Counseling with Marnie Levenson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Palo Alto, CA 94301
We will begin each evening with a calming and centering ritual, listen to the inspiring words of Jessie Klein's audiobook: “I'll Show Myself Out, Essays on Midlife & Motherhood”, followed by conversation and connection. The group will meet on a ...
DBT Skills Group
A 12-week long, once a week, DBT skills curriculum which goes in depth through each of the 4 skills modules: Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotional Regulation, and Distress Tolerance. Groups will begin June 2024 at our new office location in Laguna ...
Hosted by Doug Pleiman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LAADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Laguna Hills, CA 92653
A 12-week long, once a week, DBT skills curriculum which goes in depth through each of the 4 skills modules: Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotional Regulation, and Distress Tolerance. Groups will begin June 2024 at our new office location in Laguna ...
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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.