Grieving Fathers
I am gathering an interest list to start a grief support group for fathers whose partners have died. You might find it virtually impossible to run your household and go on with "normal life," while grieving the death of your ...
Hosted by Thomas J. Pier Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, OSW-C, CMF
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90018
I am gathering an interest list to start a grief support group for fathers whose partners have died. You might find it virtually impossible to run your household and go on with "normal life," while grieving the death of your ...
Multi-Family Group for Parents avail remotely
Up to 10 sets of parents (some single or divorced) gather 2x per month to work on struggles with their troubled teens and stuck young adults. The “kids” do not attend, just us parents. First Sess of month is teaching/training/practic ...
Hosted by Kenneth Perlmutter
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Rafael, CA 94901
Up to 10 sets of parents (some single or divorced) gather 2x per month to work on struggles with their troubled teens and stuck young adults. The “kids” do not attend, just us parents. First Sess of month is teaching/training/practic ...
Adult Interpersonal relationship and process group
Group process focuses on building interpersonal communication skills - learning to respond to one another in the moment with thoughts and feelings. Becoming more connected creates a healing and supportive environment.
Hosted by Constantine Kazos
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Redwood City, CA 94062
Group process focuses on building interpersonal communication skills - learning to respond to one another in the moment with thoughts and feelings. Becoming more connected creates a healing and supportive environment.
The Social
A bi-weekly one hour group session and monthly one-day weekend social gathering for adolescents and teenagers. This is an opportunity to build confidence in developing relationships and effective social communication skills with like minded individuals. Be free to be who ...
A bi-weekly one hour group session and monthly one-day weekend social gathering for adolescents and teenagers. This is an opportunity to build confidence in developing relationships and effective social communication skills with like minded individuals. Be free to be who ...
Online insomnia course and other courses
Recorded CBTi (CBT for insomnia) course with live interactions. CBTi has been recognized as the first-line treatment of insomnia by American Academy of Sleep Medicine, American College of Physicians, American Psychiatric Association, NIMH, WHO, etc. The successful rate for this ...
Recorded CBTi (CBT for insomnia) course with live interactions. CBTi has been recognized as the first-line treatment of insomnia by American Academy of Sleep Medicine, American College of Physicians, American Psychiatric Association, NIMH, WHO, etc. The successful rate for this ...
Parenting Adolescents
This group will focus on understanding the emotional, social and physical changes going on in your teenagers world. Finding ways to communicate, set appropriate limits and boundaries and discipline teens are just some of the topics to be discussed. Each ...
Hosted by Barbara E Waldman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in La Canada, CA 91011
This group will focus on understanding the emotional, social and physical changes going on in your teenagers world. Finding ways to communicate, set appropriate limits and boundaries and discipline teens are just some of the topics to be discussed. Each ...
Adult DBT Skills Training
DBT Skills Training group is part of the comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program. DBT Skills Training covers four modules: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. During each group a DBT skill is taught to help the client cope ...
Hosted by The Refinery Integrated Wellness Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Palm Desert, CA 92260
DBT Skills Training group is part of the comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program. DBT Skills Training covers four modules: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. During each group a DBT skill is taught to help the client cope ...
For The Best Interest Of My Child/Children Online
What will you learn in the group? Became Emotional Mature Parent, to avoid any arguments, issues and Trauma. Emotionally Immature and Tips to Cope: They operate from a place of ego. They don't take personal responsibility and often blame others. ...
Hosted by Nata Bolsheva
PhD, FNCCCE, FNCPC, FABFEI, CFC
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94118
What will you learn in the group? Became Emotional Mature Parent, to avoid any arguments, issues and Trauma. Emotionally Immature and Tips to Cope: They operate from a place of ego. They don't take personal responsibility and often blame others. ...
Trauma, Stress Reduction, Self Care & Coping
90 minute weekly group for adults, focusing on trauma, stress reduction, self care and coping.
Hosted by Rannia Brown
Psychological Associate, PsyD, LAADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Irvine, CA 92614
90 minute weekly group for adults, focusing on trauma, stress reduction, self care and coping.
Emotional Brain Training for Anger/Weight/Mood/Add
Emotional Brain Training .. Unwanted behaviors, mood states, anger/hostility, relationship patterns are all responses to stress. EBT, Emotional Brain Training addresses the root causes of stress and retrains the emotional brain in efficient and effective ways to be resilient and ...
Hosted by Barbara Gabriel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94123
Emotional Brain Training .. Unwanted behaviors, mood states, anger/hostility, relationship patterns are all responses to stress. EBT, Emotional Brain Training addresses the root causes of stress and retrains the emotional brain in efficient and effective ways to be resilient and ...
Domestic Violence
52-week Court approved intervention program
Hosted by Psychological Services for Families
Treatment Center, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oxnard, CA 93030
52-week Court approved intervention program
LEO Spouse/Partner
Support group for partners of Law Enforcement Officers.
Hosted by Carol Olmos Crawley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Support group for partners of Law Enforcement Officers.
Emotional Housecleaning: Ending Bad Memories
Led by Dr. Bresler, this group is for those who have experienced physical or emotional trauma and who continue to have anxiety, fear, rage, depression, shame, guilt, and/or other negative emotional reactions to that experience.
In addition to peer support, ...
Hosted by David E Bresler
Psychologist, PhD, LAC, DiplAc, NCCAOM, AAPM
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
Led by Dr. Bresler, this group is for those who have experienced physical or emotional trauma and who continue to have anxiety, fear, rage, depression, shame, guilt, and/or other negative emotional reactions to that experience.
In addition to peer support, ...
Depression process group
Treatment in a social milieu is a powerful and effective intervention in restoring interpersonal connection, as isolation is a significant symptom of depression. Participants range from working professionals to full time mothers. These high functioning individuals are united by their ...
Treatment in a social milieu is a powerful and effective intervention in restoring interpersonal connection, as isolation is a significant symptom of depression. Participants range from working professionals to full time mothers. These high functioning individuals are united by their ...
Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Adolescents
Low-cost psychoeducational adolescent group for ages 14-17, not for Borderline personality disorder. If you are a parent and your teenager has been struggling with anxiety, depression, self-identity, emotional dysregulation, or ineffectively interacting with peers. Parenting a teen with intense emotions ...
Hosted by Healing Hearts Counseling Center
Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Carlsbad, CA 92008
Low-cost psychoeducational adolescent group for ages 14-17, not for Borderline personality disorder. If you are a parent and your teenager has been struggling with anxiety, depression, self-identity, emotional dysregulation, or ineffectively interacting with peers. Parenting a teen with intense emotions ...
OCD Support Group
OCD can cause feelings of isolation, shame and loneliness. This group will help diminish OCD’s control over your life through education, Exposure Response Prevention tools and the support, understanding and input of others who truly know how you feel.
Hosted by Margaret Barry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Walnut Creek, CA 94598
OCD can cause feelings of isolation, shame and loneliness. This group will help diminish OCD’s control over your life through education, Exposure Response Prevention tools and the support, understanding and input of others who truly know how you feel.
Understanding Your Dreams A Dream Analysis Group
Have you ever wondered what your dreams are trying to tell you? Are you searching for a creative way to understand your dreams? Together we will explore your dreams and help you make sense of these night visions. I work ...
Hosted by Rita Bazeley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Studio City, CA 91604
Have you ever wondered what your dreams are trying to tell you? Are you searching for a creative way to understand your dreams? Together we will explore your dreams and help you make sense of these night visions. I work ...
Postpartum Support Group
Group is facilitated by Anne M. Dennis LMFT with mothers who are experiencing anxiety/depression after delivery. Gain support and perspective connecting with other women with similar feelings. Group is supportive in a non-judgmental, non-shaming safe environment.
Hosted by Anne M. Dennis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pasadena, CA 91106
Group is facilitated by Anne M. Dennis LMFT with mothers who are experiencing anxiety/depression after delivery. Gain support and perspective connecting with other women with similar feelings. Group is supportive in a non-judgmental, non-shaming safe environment.
Claremont Counseling & Support Center
Claremont Counseling & Support Center, A Psychological Corporation has an office in Claremont and in Chino California. We have several clinicians working with us to provide services to a variety of clients. We also provide counseling and educational services to ...
Hosted by Kari I. Halko-Weekes
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Claremont, CA 91711
Claremont Counseling & Support Center, A Psychological Corporation has an office in Claremont and in Chino California. We have several clinicians working with us to provide services to a variety of clients. We also provide counseling and educational services to ...
Anger Management Group
This Group meets weekly on Thursdays at 6:30pm. It is a co-educational group that addresses the psychological origins of anger and focuses on behavioral adjustments to anger. We have a right to our feelings, including anger, but the way we ...
Hosted by Paul Gutrecht
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, CAMS-I, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
This Group meets weekly on Thursdays at 6:30pm. It is a co-educational group that addresses the psychological origins of anger and focuses on behavioral adjustments to anger. We have a right to our feelings, including anger, but the way we ...
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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.