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Hosted by Grateful Heart Holistic Therapy Center
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94610
Online Recovery Group. Your Holistic Therapists.
Step into a sanctuary where healing transcends boundaries. Embracing diverse paths and beliefs, our intimate weekly groups offer sanctuary for up to 10 seekers. Together, we tend to the garden of our souls, uprooting weeds of old habits, honing our ...
Hosted by Gabriel Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Carlsbad, CA 92008
Step into a sanctuary where healing transcends boundaries. Embracing diverse paths and beliefs, our intimate weekly groups offer sanctuary for up to 10 seekers. Together, we tend to the garden of our souls, uprooting weeds of old habits, honing our ...
Young Adult OCD and Anxiety Group
This virtual group aims to empower young adults, ages 21 to 28, who are diagnosed with OCD and anxiety related disorders with effective strategies to manage daily life while navigating challenges in career, finances, relationships, and more. Participants will increase ...
Hosted by Melanie English
Psychological Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
This virtual group aims to empower young adults, ages 21 to 28, who are diagnosed with OCD and anxiety related disorders with effective strategies to manage daily life while navigating challenges in career, finances, relationships, and more. Participants will increase ...
Online Weekly Group for Women with ADHD
Looking to connect with other women with ADHD? Do you live in a constant state of overwhelm? Do you feel alone and like no one understands? Come join us in a weekly online group made just for you. Get support ...
Hosted by Brilla Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sacramento, CA 95816
Looking to connect with other women with ADHD? Do you live in a constant state of overwhelm? Do you feel alone and like no one understands? Come join us in a weekly online group made just for you. Get support ...
Group for Problem Gambling coming soon
Hosted by Madelyn Kunysz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Murrieta, CA 92562
Well At Work
Are you distressed by the challenges of work? Frustrations with co-workers, conflicts with leaders, or just burned out by the grind of working so hard? Our Well At Work group will give you an opportunity to learn coping skills that ...
Are you distressed by the challenges of work? Frustrations with co-workers, conflicts with leaders, or just burned out by the grind of working so hard? Our Well At Work group will give you an opportunity to learn coping skills that ...
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills Group
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) offers structured support for emotional regulation, stress coping, and improved relationships in individuals struggling with various issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and personality disorders. This group can assist you in learning effective mindfulness practices, distress ...
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) offers structured support for emotional regulation, stress coping, and improved relationships in individuals struggling with various issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and personality disorders. This group can assist you in learning effective mindfulness practices, distress ...
Tuesday night Eating Disorders Anonymous meeting
Hosted by Deborah Brenner-Liss
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94115
Addiction Recovery Group
Educate and support clients, who are in the recovery process from substance abuse. Subjects include: effective coping skills, relationship and communication skills, stress management skills based on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Hosted by Shiva Ghardashem
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Encino, CA 91316
Educate and support clients, who are in the recovery process from substance abuse. Subjects include: effective coping skills, relationship and communication skills, stress management skills based on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Drug Rehabs Carlsbad, San Diego and Escondido
Residential inpatient drug rehabs Carlsbad, San Diego in California. This group helps prepare you for PHP addiction treatment. Located near Escondido, CA we realize this is a difficult step for many. You will learn how to evaluate the level of ...
Hosted by Drug Rehabs Carlsbad | Drug Rehabs San Diego
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADC l
Verified Verified
Group meets in Carlsbad, CA 92008
Residential inpatient drug rehabs Carlsbad, San Diego in California. This group helps prepare you for PHP addiction treatment. Located near Escondido, CA we realize this is a difficult step for many. You will learn how to evaluate the level of ...
Women's Anxiety Group
This group is for adult women who experience anxiety. The intention of this group is to create a safe space to connect with other women and explore common stressors and worries. Our group facilitators help you self-reflect and notice patterns ...
This group is for adult women who experience anxiety. The intention of this group is to create a safe space to connect with other women and explore common stressors and worries. Our group facilitators help you self-reflect and notice patterns ...
Finding Growth and Connection In Challenging Times
This group is not currently running.
Hosted by Rebecca L Sawyer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Davis, CA 95616
This group is not currently running.
The Hidden Manual - a parenting guide
Parents sometimes wish their babies would come with a manual with guidance, explanation and tips on how to approach challenging issues related to raising a good, decent and happy child. This group was created with caring parents in mind. I ...
Hosted by Hebe Leine De Mare
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90045
Parents sometimes wish their babies would come with a manual with guidance, explanation and tips on how to approach challenging issues related to raising a good, decent and happy child. This group was created with caring parents in mind. I ...
Parenting Through Your Pain
This group will help you navigate parenting issues and problems you may be having with parenting if you are experiencing or have experienced trauma. This is a 12-week group with information to help you with identifying your trauma, identifying how ...
Hosted by Rabiia Ali
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sacramento, CA 95817
This group will help you navigate parenting issues and problems you may be having with parenting if you are experiencing or have experienced trauma. This is a 12-week group with information to help you with identifying your trauma, identifying how ...
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Groups-Ventura
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Life Skills Therapy Group in Ventura. VIDEO THERAPY. Decrease depression, anxiety, anger, relationship conflicts, mood disorders, personality disorders & other emotional/mental health issues. Teaches mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance & interpersonal effectiveness skills; offers support. Safe, ...
Hosted by Heidi Allison Dbt Therapist; New Directions Dbt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, DBT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ventura, CA 93003
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Life Skills Therapy Group in Ventura. VIDEO THERAPY. Decrease depression, anxiety, anger, relationship conflicts, mood disorders, personality disorders & other emotional/mental health issues. Teaches mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance & interpersonal effectiveness skills; offers support. Safe, ...
Honeycomb Therapy
We provide specialized counseling services to children and teens ages 6 to 18. We aim to help children and teens develop coping skills and navigate through difficult changes within the family. Specialties include: anxiety, anger management, depression, low self esteem, ...
Hosted by Honeycomb Wellness Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94102
We provide specialized counseling services to children and teens ages 6 to 18. We aim to help children and teens develop coping skills and navigate through difficult changes within the family. Specialties include: anxiety, anger management, depression, low self esteem, ...
Moving Toward Connection
Hosted by Stephenie Champlin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Blair Wellness Group, a Professional Psych Corp.
WE OFFER EVENING AND WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS FOR OUR PATIENTS. My personal goal and aim is to help you improve the quality of your life, dramatically. I'll help you make positive changes by reducing your anxiety, easing your stress, and helping ...
Hosted by Dr. Cassidy Blair
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Beverly Hills, CA 90212
WE OFFER EVENING AND WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS FOR OUR PATIENTS. My personal goal and aim is to help you improve the quality of your life, dramatically. I'll help you make positive changes by reducing your anxiety, easing your stress, and helping ...
Release and Renew Retreats
Women's Retreats for Wellness and Mental Balance. Go to: ReleaseRenewRetreats.com for more information.
Hosted by Kimberly A Greene, LMFT & Release Renew Retreats
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Roseville, CA 95661
Women's Retreats for Wellness and Mental Balance. Go to: ReleaseRenewRetreats.com for more information.
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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.