Caring Connected
Our providers are trained in many approaches, but they're all focused on one thing: helping you change your life. All our providers are licensed/registered and have Master's/Doctoral degrees, at least 2,000 hours of professional experience, and must have completed their ...
Hosted by Brittany Herrera
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Our providers are trained in many approaches, but they're all focused on one thing: helping you change your life. All our providers are licensed/registered and have Master's/Doctoral degrees, at least 2,000 hours of professional experience, and must have completed their ...
Mommy support group
Being a mom is incredibly wonderful, and incredibly difficult. I offer a support group that is focused on processing the emotions related to motherhood, pregnancy, infertility, IVF, and parenting, as well as learning new skills to survive and excel. Group ...
Hosted by Leslie Dobson
Psychologist, MSc, MA, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90402
Being a mom is incredibly wonderful, and incredibly difficult. I offer a support group that is focused on processing the emotions related to motherhood, pregnancy, infertility, IVF, and parenting, as well as learning new skills to survive and excel. Group ...
Chronic Immune Issues (Starts 9/13/22 for 8 weeks)
This group is open to clients who have a chronic immune issue - i.e., Crohn's disease, Ulcerative Colitis, MS, Lupus, post Cancer treatment, or other issue affecting the immune system. This will include mind-body practices and pain management techniques. Limited ...
Hosted by Joanne Bobes (Psychotherapist + Executive Coach)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Beverly Hills, CA 90212
This group is open to clients who have a chronic immune issue - i.e., Crohn's disease, Ulcerative Colitis, MS, Lupus, post Cancer treatment, or other issue affecting the immune system. This will include mind-body practices and pain management techniques. Limited ...
Post Weight Loss Surgery Support Group
This group is designed to help clients change compulsive eating cycles and learn strategies for exercise consistency post weight loss surgery to optimize treatment outcomes. Goals are customized to individual client's needs. Please contact Dr. Michelle Matoff Psy.D., LCSW, CBC ...
Hosted by Michelle Matoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PsyD, CBC
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
This group is designed to help clients change compulsive eating cycles and learn strategies for exercise consistency post weight loss surgery to optimize treatment outcomes. Goals are customized to individual client's needs. Please contact Dr. Michelle Matoff Psy.D., LCSW, CBC ...
Arms of Support
A?n in person support group for medical trauma. This group is designed for family members who've experienced a life altering diagnosis. It is a place to safely process your thoughts, answer questions, and find support while working towards acceptance. Hosted ...
Hosted by Ayanna Kaia Scott-Hernandez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93720
A?n in person support group for medical trauma. This group is designed for family members who've experienced a life altering diagnosis. It is a place to safely process your thoughts, answer questions, and find support while working towards acceptance. Hosted ...
Anger Management: Opening Doors to Change
NOTE: AT THIS TIME, I'M NOT OFFERING A GROUP BUT MAY BE OFFERING IT IN THE FUTURE. Recognize how and why your anger gets triggered and out of control. Identify feelings and underlying emotions. Interrupt the cycle before it causes ...
Hosted by Gloria Namkung
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94618
NOTE: AT THIS TIME, I'M NOT OFFERING A GROUP BUT MAY BE OFFERING IT IN THE FUTURE. Recognize how and why your anger gets triggered and out of control. Identify feelings and underlying emotions. Interrupt the cycle before it causes ...
Ongoing Psychotherapy Group for Men and Women
Why group therapy?
1. Group therapy is affordable, and offers unique opportunities for growth not readily available through individual therapy. 2. Being part of a group is exciting! It is a lively, interactive, and ever-changing experience. 3. An ongoing therapy group ...
Hosted by Christine Campbell
Marriage & Family Therapist, ATR, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burbank, CA 91505
Why group therapy?
1. Group therapy is affordable, and offers unique opportunities for growth not readily available through individual therapy. 2. Being part of a group is exciting! It is a lively, interactive, and ever-changing experience. 3. An ongoing therapy group ...
Evolve Teen Mental Health Outpatient Treatment
Hosted by Evolve Dual Diagnosis Treatment for Teens
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Mindfulness Based Chronic Pain Management ONLINE
MBCPM is a 13 week group that helps those who suffer from chronic pain to manage their symptoms in a non-medication way. I offer the groups through a zoom platform.
Hosted by Lisa Gray
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Livermore, CA 94550
MBCPM is a 13 week group that helps those who suffer from chronic pain to manage their symptoms in a non-medication way. I offer the groups through a zoom platform.
National Alliance On Mental Illness - WestsideLA
I run a support group every Saturday morning at 10am in Los Angeles on zoom for family members with mental illness in their family or friend . You can access this zoom meeting by going on the website. www.namila.oeg. On ...
Hosted by Sharon S Dunas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90024
I run a support group every Saturday morning at 10am in Los Angeles on zoom for family members with mental illness in their family or friend . You can access this zoom meeting by going on the website. www.namila.oeg. On ...
Clinical Supervision
Hosted by Matthew Gould
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94123
Adults on the Spectrum
Open support and psychoeducational group helping adults on the Autism Spectrum/Asperger's Syndrome improve communication with family, friends and coworkers, learn improved coping skills, and find a general understanding of the condition in a compassionate, supportive environment.
Hosted by Dr. Stephanie G. Thompson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oceanside, CA 92056
Open support and psychoeducational group helping adults on the Autism Spectrum/Asperger's Syndrome improve communication with family, friends and coworkers, learn improved coping skills, and find a general understanding of the condition in a compassionate, supportive environment.
Grief/Bereavement Group-TBD
Everyone grieves differently and there is no one ‘right’ answer for how to cope when someone you love dies. But you don’t need to be alone in this process. No matter how long you’ve been grieving, we offer a safe ...
Hosted by Linda H Mastrangelo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Campbell, CA 95008
Everyone grieves differently and there is no one ‘right’ answer for how to cope when someone you love dies. But you don’t need to be alone in this process. No matter how long you’ve been grieving, we offer a safe ...
Breath of Soul- Virtual Group
Wake Up Wednesdays! Get over the mid-week hump and join Psychologist, Dr. Lydia Luna for our virtual group, The Breath of Soul. Our group includes Breathwork and Soul Discussions. Our Breathwork is intended to provide energetic healing and emotional release. ...
Wake Up Wednesdays! Get over the mid-week hump and join Psychologist, Dr. Lydia Luna for our virtual group, The Breath of Soul. Our group includes Breathwork and Soul Discussions. Our Breathwork is intended to provide energetic healing and emotional release. ...
New Moms Group
This virtual weekly group is for new moms who can benefit from a supportive space that will help them connect with other women who are trying to "find themselves again." This group will help new moms feel less isolated, relate ...
This virtual weekly group is for new moms who can benefit from a supportive space that will help them connect with other women who are trying to "find themselves again." This group will help new moms feel less isolated, relate ...
Pie Therapy
Hosted by Sara Barthol
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90405
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
I run comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program. It includes a weekly individual therapy session as well as a weekly skills training group and crisis coaching. At this time, we run groups on Monday and Tuesday evenings and Thursday afternoons. ...
Hosted by Awake DBT, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Jose, CA 95125
I run comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program. It includes a weekly individual therapy session as well as a weekly skills training group and crisis coaching. At this time, we run groups on Monday and Tuesday evenings and Thursday afternoons. ...
Mixed Adult
Group consists of sophisticated, mixed adult (middle aged) individuals. Group focuses on these areas: *Overcoming alienation *Relationships (including marital and divorce issues) *Work Issues *Addiction *Life Transitions
Hosted by Lester Summerfield
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westlake Village, CA 91362
Group consists of sophisticated, mixed adult (middle aged) individuals. Group focuses on these areas: *Overcoming alienation *Relationships (including marital and divorce issues) *Work Issues *Addiction *Life Transitions
Harm Reduction Group
If previous attempts at stopping substance use have failed or if you want to learn to manage your use rather than abstain, this is the group for you. We approach addiction as a biopsychosocial phenomenon and help our patients understand ...
Hosted by Mireya Peña
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94122
If previous attempts at stopping substance use have failed or if you want to learn to manage your use rather than abstain, this is the group for you. We approach addiction as a biopsychosocial phenomenon and help our patients understand ...
Southern California Therapy Collective
The Southern California Therapy Collective is a growing network of therapists and healthcare professionals who practice independently and in community. Our focus is to nurture our own development to ensure that of our clients. Why? Because we believe this is ...
Hosted by Lisa Bohacek
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PATP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pasadena, CA 91105
The Southern California Therapy Collective is a growing network of therapists and healthcare professionals who practice independently and in community. Our focus is to nurture our own development to ensure that of our clients. Why? Because we believe this is ...
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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.