Women's Sexual Abuse Survivors Process Group
The Women’s Sexual Assault Survivors Women’s Support Group is an interpersonal support group designed to provide you with a safe and supportive environment to explore the trauma you have experienced and process the impact this trauma may be having on ...
Hosted by Bren M. Chasse
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pasadena, CA 91105
The Women’s Sexual Assault Survivors Women’s Support Group is an interpersonal support group designed to provide you with a safe and supportive environment to explore the trauma you have experienced and process the impact this trauma may be having on ...
Sex Addiction Group for Men
This is a therapy group for men who deal with unmanageable sexual behaviors and attitudes as well as related self-concept and relationship issues. Please call for day and time.
Hosted by Alibrando Psychological Consulting
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pasadena, CA 91101
This is a therapy group for men who deal with unmanageable sexual behaviors and attitudes as well as related self-concept and relationship issues. Please call for day and time.
Yoga Therapy Groups
Hosted by Sarah Campbell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94609
Practicing Professional Group Therapy Supervision
I have designed this group at the request of many younger and newer practitioners in the behavior therapies who wish to continue hands on supervision of cases. Groups will meet twice per month for 2 and a half hours, and ...
Hosted by Steven Zlutnick
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94108
I have designed this group at the request of many younger and newer practitioners in the behavior therapies who wish to continue hands on supervision of cases. Groups will meet twice per month for 2 and a half hours, and ...
Anxiety Workshop
It’s time to learn the skills that will help you get relief from constant feelings of worry, fear, panic, shame, and anxiety. Check out Freedom Within Therapy and Wellness Center’s weekly live workshop series! Each week we focus on a ...
Hosted by Freedom Within Therapy and Wellness Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
It’s time to learn the skills that will help you get relief from constant feelings of worry, fear, panic, shame, and anxiety. Check out Freedom Within Therapy and Wellness Center’s weekly live workshop series! Each week we focus on a ...
Virtual Divorce/Separation Support Group
This is an on-going process group for both men/women, who are separated from their partners. It's a safe and non-judgmental place for people to process their feelings, provide and receive support, and learn coping skills and self-care strategies for recovering ...
Hosted by Liz Wee, Couples, Sex, Art & Hypnotherapist, PATP
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CST, ATR, PATP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Long Beach, CA 90807
This is an on-going process group for both men/women, who are separated from their partners. It's a safe and non-judgmental place for people to process their feelings, provide and receive support, and learn coping skills and self-care strategies for recovering ...
Center for Mental Health Excellence
The Center for Mental Health Excellence (CFMHE) is a nonprofit organization and training center providing affordable, accessible telehealth counseling for individuals, couples, and families. Our compassionate therapists, including Marriage and Family Therapist Trainees, address a wide range of emotional and ...
Hosted by Veronica Viesca
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92109
The Center for Mental Health Excellence (CFMHE) is a nonprofit organization and training center providing affordable, accessible telehealth counseling for individuals, couples, and families. Our compassionate therapists, including Marriage and Family Therapist Trainees, address a wide range of emotional and ...
International high schoolers
High school students from overseas face a number of challenges, including a lack of familial and social support, difficulties in speaking and comprehending English language, adjusting to the different educational system and Western culture. Group counseling helps them identify challenges, ...
Hosted by Susan L Chung
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Downey, CA 90242
High school students from overseas face a number of challenges, including a lack of familial and social support, difficulties in speaking and comprehending English language, adjusting to the different educational system and Western culture. Group counseling helps them identify challenges, ...
For the Loved Ones of Alcoholics and Addicts
An intimate, rich process group of 4-9 members who seek support around coping with a loved one's addiction or mental illness, and are ready to engage in self-care. Designed for high functioning individuals interested in embracing life's confounding challenges as ...
Hosted by Cecilia S. Kardel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94611
An intimate, rich process group of 4-9 members who seek support around coping with a loved one's addiction or mental illness, and are ready to engage in self-care. Designed for high functioning individuals interested in embracing life's confounding challenges as ...
Anxiety Process Group
This process group provides a warm and compassionate therapeutic space for Millennials (20s-30s) of all gender to process their anxieties around relationship issues, life transitions, career pressures and other areas of particular concern to this age group.
Hosted by Ketura Burstyn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Beverly Hills, CA 90211
This process group provides a warm and compassionate therapeutic space for Millennials (20s-30s) of all gender to process their anxieties around relationship issues, life transitions, career pressures and other areas of particular concern to this age group.
Pregnancy Support Group
If you are pregnant and wanting to seek the support and wisdom of other pregnant women, a pregnancy support group is an opportunity to get in touch with yourself and others, while learning tools to fully experience the profound transformation ...
Hosted by Shannon Lawler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Studio City, CA 91604
If you are pregnant and wanting to seek the support and wisdom of other pregnant women, a pregnancy support group is an opportunity to get in touch with yourself and others, while learning tools to fully experience the profound transformation ...
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 ...
Men's Group for Sexual Integrity
Are you getting your Sex Addiction treatment from a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist? You will here. Not only that, Dr. Bill and Dr. Ginger literally wrote the book on couple's healing. This group provides a supportive environemnt for men united ...
Hosted by Bill & Ginger Bercaw
Psychologist, PsyD, CSAT, CST
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pasadena, CA 91106
Are you getting your Sex Addiction treatment from a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist? You will here. Not only that, Dr. Bill and Dr. Ginger literally wrote the book on couple's healing. This group provides a supportive environemnt for men united ...
[Virtual] Narcissistic Abuse Support Group
The term "narcissism" has become a part of everyday vernacular, but is often misunderstood and misattributed to self-involvement. In reality, narcissism is defined by structural deficits disguised by an inflated sense of self-importance, resulting in a lack of insight, empathy ...
Hosted by Anna Kerman-Greenberg
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ACSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pasadena, CA 91105
The term "narcissism" has become a part of everyday vernacular, but is often misunderstood and misattributed to self-involvement. In reality, narcissism is defined by structural deficits disguised by an inflated sense of self-importance, resulting in a lack of insight, empathy ...
Embodied Alignment for Goals or Direction
This group meets twice monthly to check-in and work on aligning attitude, mood, actions and relationships with personal goals, purpose or direction. Each session involves check-in on progress, personal coaching, depth of exploration and interpersonal activities. 4 individual sessions prior ...
Hosted by Kate Moore Meyers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Mateo, CA 94402
This group meets twice monthly to check-in and work on aligning attitude, mood, actions and relationships with personal goals, purpose or direction. Each session involves check-in on progress, personal coaching, depth of exploration and interpersonal activities. 4 individual sessions prior ...
Terapia en Español
Bienvenido/a! Soy Psicóloga con experiencia en terapia individual, de familia, pareja, y niños. Ofresco terapias para la gran mayoría de los problemas psicológicos: depresión, ansiedad, estrés, problemas familiares, y conflicto de pareja. Soy dedicada en mi trabajo con mis clientes ...
Hosted by Dr. Martha Ruiz-Shank
Psychologist, PsyD, QME
Verified Verified
Group meets in Temecula, CA 92591
Bienvenido/a! Soy Psicóloga con experiencia en terapia individual, de familia, pareja, y niños. Ofresco terapias para la gran mayoría de los problemas psicológicos: depresión, ansiedad, estrés, problemas familiares, y conflicto de pareja. Soy dedicada en mi trabajo con mis clientes ...
CALA Psychological Services, Inc
CALA Psychological Services is a multi-specialty and multi-lingual group of highly educated and highly skilled mental health professionals. We provide comprehensive treatment to children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Our therapists provide individual, family, couples, group therapy, and psychological/neuropsycho logical ...
CALA Psychological Services is a multi-specialty and multi-lingual group of highly educated and highly skilled mental health professionals. We provide comprehensive treatment to children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Our therapists provide individual, family, couples, group therapy, and psychological/neuropsycho logical ...
Families in Transition
The uncovering of one’s most authentic identity is a courageous journey, but it doesn’t happen in a vacuum. When one person shifts to take steps toward their truest self, it requires the entire system to evolve. Families in Transition is ...
Hosted by Traci Medeiros
Marriage & Family Therapist, MACP, LMFT, RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fullerton, CA 92835
The uncovering of one’s most authentic identity is a courageous journey, but it doesn’t happen in a vacuum. When one person shifts to take steps toward their truest self, it requires the entire system to evolve. Families in Transition is ...
Men's Sex/Porn Addiction Group Therapy
Sex/porn addiction group therapy provides a safe and effective place for men to address the multi-layered aspects of their addiction: relationships, family, work, friends, self-esteem, finances, etc. The group provides the opportunity to connect with a social group in which ...
Hosted by Robert Schnitzius
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, CSAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94705
Sex/porn addiction group therapy provides a safe and effective place for men to address the multi-layered aspects of their addiction: relationships, family, work, friends, self-esteem, finances, etc. The group provides the opportunity to connect with a social group in which ...
Partial Hospitalization Program, Coping Skills
Under the Cedars-Sinai, "Thalians" umbrella, these groups address issues related to mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar & psychotic disorders. They are groups that includes process and psycho-education, teaching and practicing useful tools that help prevent relapse and seek ...
Hosted by Kathleen W Gray
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90048
Under the Cedars-Sinai, "Thalians" umbrella, these groups address issues related to mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar & psychotic disorders. They are groups that includes process and psycho-education, teaching and practicing useful tools that help prevent relapse and seek ...
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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.