Mindful Mamma's
Every Monday at 8:30 AM: Mom's wishing to engage in light physical activity such as yoga stretch, walking or jogging along sunset cliffs while practicing some healthy mindfulness for Mammas can meet with Dr. Lauro for group activity. We will ...
Every Monday at 8:30 AM: Mom's wishing to engage in light physical activity such as yoga stretch, walking or jogging along sunset cliffs while practicing some healthy mindfulness for Mammas can meet with Dr. Lauro for group activity. We will ...
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 ...
Mentality Series of Mental Health and Wellness
Mentality Series is the product of Mentality.biz, a site to aid and assist people in finding the "key" to whatever "lock" exists in their lives. We get in and get out - no long, drawn out sessions for years. We ...
Hosted by J Thomas & Associates, Inc
DBA, MBA, PFA, BHuServ, MHt
Verified Verified
Group meets in American Canyon, CA 94503
Mentality Series is the product of Mentality.biz, a site to aid and assist people in finding the "key" to whatever "lock" exists in their lives. We get in and get out - no long, drawn out sessions for years. We ...
Psychiatric Alternatives and Wellness Center
PAWC's provider group is among the largest in CA and includes only Board Certified or Licensed Practitioners. Our doctors focus on your needs and feelings, while PAWC administrative staff collaborates with you, your doctor and insurers to keep administration smooth ...
Hosted by Thomas Letourneau
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94118
PAWC's provider group is among the largest in CA and includes only Board Certified or Licensed Practitioners. Our doctors focus on your needs and feelings, while PAWC administrative staff collaborates with you, your doctor and insurers to keep administration smooth ...
Becoming Fathers
Being a father is one of life's greatest joys, but the process of becoming a father is a big challenge for most men. It's hard to meet the needs of our partners, children, and jobs. Friendships that we relied on ...
Being a father is one of life's greatest joys, but the process of becoming a father is a big challenge for most men. It's hard to meet the needs of our partners, children, and jobs. Friendships that we relied on ...
Online Therapy Group for Gay Men
This group is for adults (21+) in CA who identify as gay and male. The purposes of this group are to receive and give support, increase compassion for yourself and others, and co-create a safe space for gay men to ...
Hosted by Max Littman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94619
This group is for adults (21+) in CA who identify as gay and male. The purposes of this group are to receive and give support, increase compassion for yourself and others, and co-create a safe space for gay men to ...
Perinatal Support Group
We are committed to supporting women in the reproductive stages of their lives. This group supports women as they welcome a new child into their family. This group will be most helpful for those in the later stages of pregnancy ...
Hosted by Rooted+Vitality Health Collaborative
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93704
We are committed to supporting women in the reproductive stages of their lives. This group supports women as they welcome a new child into their family. This group will be most helpful for those in the later stages of pregnancy ...
APIDA Highly Sensitive Person Support Group
A compassionate space for Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) adults to share their HSP experiences, receive support, and learn skills. Group members will have a deeper understanding of their sensitivity, uncover their unique strengths, gain new tools to care ...
Hosted by Helen Garcia
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burbank, CA 91502
A compassionate space for Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) adults to share their HSP experiences, receive support, and learn skills. Group members will have a deeper understanding of their sensitivity, uncover their unique strengths, gain new tools to care ...
Bion Study Group
Group of health care professionals interesting in group supervision, reading and discussing the work of W.R.Bion. I am a Bion scholar and have trained and taught his brand of psychoanalytic thinking for many years,
Hosted by Dr. Katina Kay Kostoulas, Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94121
Group of health care professionals interesting in group supervision, reading and discussing the work of W.R.Bion. I am a Bion scholar and have trained and taught his brand of psychoanalytic thinking for many years,
Adolescent Intensive Outpatient (Hybrid)
The Adolescent IOP is an outpatient program that works with teens to overcome psychiatric conditions. This program may be a beginning for mental health care, a step up from individual services, or a step down from inpatient, PHP, or residential ...
Hosted by Adolescent UCI Health IOP and PHP
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Orange, CA 92868
The Adolescent IOP is an outpatient program that works with teens to overcome psychiatric conditions. This program may be a beginning for mental health care, a step up from individual services, or a step down from inpatient, PHP, or residential ...
A Different Parent
We tend to parent much like our parents did, even when we want to be different parents. Early learning makes it hard to break cycles. This group is for parents who wish they had been parented differently. A place to ...
We tend to parent much like our parents did, even when we want to be different parents. Early learning makes it hard to break cycles. This group is for parents who wish they had been parented differently. A place to ...
The Journal Workshop
Weekly groups with a focus on creative self-exploration through personal writing.
Hosted by Ann Hawkins
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Gatos, CA 95032
Weekly groups with a focus on creative self-exploration through personal writing.
Concientización sobre violencia domestica
Grupo de concientización sobre violencia doméstica para mujeres. Educacion sobre violencia doméstica, abuso sexual, trauma, el agresor, emociones: ira, culpa, pena, miedo, incrementa tu seguridad y la de tus hijos, autoevaluación y comprensión de la autoestima, comunicate asertivamente y establece ...
Hosted by Mayra Molina
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Torrance, CA 90501
Grupo de concientización sobre violencia doméstica para mujeres. Educacion sobre violencia doméstica, abuso sexual, trauma, el agresor, emociones: ira, culpa, pena, miedo, incrementa tu seguridad y la de tus hijos, autoevaluación y comprensión de la autoestima, comunicate asertivamente y establece ...
Queer Intimacy
Queer Intimacy is a group for any individual who identifies as queer and any individual in a romantic relationship with a queer identified individual. Topics covered span queer-specific intimacy concerns within relationship and within the larger context of society. It ...
Hosted by CK Olivieri Blackmore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94115
Queer Intimacy is a group for any individual who identifies as queer and any individual in a romantic relationship with a queer identified individual. Topics covered span queer-specific intimacy concerns within relationship and within the larger context of society. It ...
Seal Beach Counseling
Welcome to Seal Beach Counseling. We offer psychological services for adults, children, and families. Our team of mental health specialists will assist you in overcoming current obstacles or working through long-standing issues. We are here to help you reach your ...
Hosted by Danielle Roxborough
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seal Beach, CA 90740
Welcome to Seal Beach Counseling. We offer psychological services for adults, children, and families. Our team of mental health specialists will assist you in overcoming current obstacles or working through long-standing issues. We are here to help you reach your ...
The Center For Connection
Hosted by Allie Bowne Schreiner
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pasadena, CA 91107
Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse (Women)
Living with memories of childhood sexual abuse is isolating. You may feel like nobody is able to handle hearing about it. It's important to be part of a community who understands, never judges, and has experienced the same things. If ...
Hosted by Anxiety Disorders and PTSD Specialist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90024
Living with memories of childhood sexual abuse is isolating. You may feel like nobody is able to handle hearing about it. It's important to be part of a community who understands, never judges, and has experienced the same things. If ...
Process and Support Group
Process and support group. Group process is one of the most powerful means of growing, healing and getting closer to people and oneself.
Process and support group. Group process is one of the most powerful means of growing, healing and getting closer to people and oneself.
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.
Social Anxiety Support Group
Do you have difficulty making connections? Do you feel like you never come off the way you intended to? Do social settings make you feel anxious? This group is a safe place to learn to connect to others. The group ...
Hosted by Negar Khaefi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90048
Do you have difficulty making connections? Do you feel like you never come off the way you intended to? Do social settings make you feel anxious? This group is a safe place to learn to connect to others. The group ...
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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.