Domestic Violence
We provide approved groups for Anger Management, Domestic Violence and Child Battering.
Hosted by Helen E Faunce
Marriage & Family Therapist, M, A, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Murrieta, CA 92562
We provide approved groups for Anger Management, Domestic Violence and Child Battering.
Online Women's Circle for Highly Sensitive People
The HSP Women's Circle gives members the experience of connecting and being supported by others who share their depth and empathy. The group is designed specifically for sensitive women who think and feel deeply. This environment provides a rich setting ...
Hosted by Tiana Leeds
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, Coach
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Barbara, CA 93101
The HSP Women's Circle gives members the experience of connecting and being supported by others who share their depth and empathy. The group is designed specifically for sensitive women who think and feel deeply. This environment provides a rich setting ...
Parenting Adolescents
Hosted by Sabrina Garson, LCSW, PPSC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Encino, CA 91436
Jane Goldberg
Coming Soon: An Evening or Morning Continuing Opportunity to study and practice and play with the Laws of Attraction!!! This workshop class is interactive and offers the participant new perceptions, skills, support and the vibrational energy upliftment for an enhanced ...
Hosted by Jane Goldberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, REAT, CET
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newport Beach, CA 92660
Coming Soon: An Evening or Morning Continuing Opportunity to study and practice and play with the Laws of Attraction!!! This workshop class is interactive and offers the participant new perceptions, skills, support and the vibrational energy upliftment for an enhanced ...
Gay Men's Process Group
Hosted by Nick Zimmerman
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90027
Zen Kids-A Emotional Regulation Group For Children
Kids will learn to increase emotional awareness, identify trigger moments, self-monitor feelings, and create a tool box of coping strategies to manage life's challenges.
Hosted by Melissa Pinn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92111
Kids will learn to increase emotional awareness, identify trigger moments, self-monitor feelings, and create a tool box of coping strategies to manage life's challenges.
Processing Neurodivergence
Do you find yourself grappling with the challenges of neurodiversity, constantly navigating stressors, and feeling drained from the effort of masking? You're not alone! I'm currently inviting individuals to join an in-person process group for those facing similar experiences. This ...
Hosted by Katherine Hawkes
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Goleta, CA 93111
Do you find yourself grappling with the challenges of neurodiversity, constantly navigating stressors, and feeling drained from the effort of masking? You're not alone! I'm currently inviting individuals to join an in-person process group for those facing similar experiences. This ...
Mindfulness Meditation Group
Each week we gather for mindfulness meditation. The group starts with a 20 min talk, meditation instruction, Buddhist philosophy, then we meditate for 25 minutes. we end with a 20-minute compassion meditation. On the First Tuesday of the month, we ...
Hosted by Radhule Weininger
Psychologist, PhD, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Each week we gather for mindfulness meditation. The group starts with a 20 min talk, meditation instruction, Buddhist philosophy, then we meditate for 25 minutes. we end with a 20-minute compassion meditation. On the First Tuesday of the month, we ...
Adult RO DBT Skills Class
RO DBT class is a skills-based program with the goal of creating a life worth sharing. It is for those who exert too much control over their emotions which gets in the way of overall well-being. It addresses a spectrum ...
Hosted by Ryan Woodring
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kentfield, CA 94904
RO DBT class is a skills-based program with the goal of creating a life worth sharing. It is for those who exert too much control over their emotions which gets in the way of overall well-being. It addresses a spectrum ...
Morning Meditation
Meditating in the morning can bring about a more positive day when you are able to focus on your personal priorities.
Hosted by South Coast Behavioral Health, Inc.
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Meditating in the morning can bring about a more positive day when you are able to focus on your personal priorities.
DBT Skills Group / Skills Application
This group focuses on both learning and applying the four modules of DBT skills - Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness and Mindfulness. Group members bring real-life dilemmas and difficult situations to group and both discuss how to use DBT ...
Hosted by Keaujahne (Kay) Polk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Inglewood, CA 90303
This group focuses on both learning and applying the four modules of DBT skills - Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness and Mindfulness. Group members bring real-life dilemmas and difficult situations to group and both discuss how to use DBT ...
Dual Diagnosed Program
The Dual Diagnosed Program focused on treating chemical dependency and other addictions, PTSD, and mental health disorders. The program is designed for individuals to continue work on their recovery, support clients whom completed a residential program, PHP/IOP, or clients seeking ...
Hosted by Ataraxy, Mental Health and Wellness
Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT, IC&RC, CADC-II
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Jose, CA 95128
The Dual Diagnosed Program focused on treating chemical dependency and other addictions, PTSD, and mental health disorders. The program is designed for individuals to continue work on their recovery, support clients whom completed a residential program, PHP/IOP, or clients seeking ...
Music Therapy
Youth will learn the importance of using music to coping with trauma, self-esteem and build positive relationships. Groups will consist of but not limited to: 1: Creating Beats 2: Improving mental health through music exploration 3. Songs and Feelings.
Hosted by Isaac Abraham Gutierrez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Jose, CA 95126
Youth will learn the importance of using music to coping with trauma, self-esteem and build positive relationships. Groups will consist of but not limited to: 1: Creating Beats 2: Improving mental health through music exploration 3. Songs and Feelings.
Life Strategy, Career and Executive Counseling
When you find that you are out of sorts - not achieving the dreams you desire - missing critical assignments or just missing the points, I assist you through life strategy, career counseling and executive coaching. Coaching is an ongoing ...
When you find that you are out of sorts - not achieving the dreams you desire - missing critical assignments or just missing the points, I assist you through life strategy, career counseling and executive coaching. Coaching is an ongoing ...
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The Friends Program
The Friend's Program is a therapeutic group program designed to address the developing needs of children and their families who are challenged by: Social communication, social interactions, joint symbolic play with peers, Emotional Regulation, Communication, and Sensory Integration. Coping with ...
Hosted by Alice Locke-Chezar
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Palo Alto, CA 94306
The Friend's Program is a therapeutic group program designed to address the developing needs of children and their families who are challenged by: Social communication, social interactions, joint symbolic play with peers, Emotional Regulation, Communication, and Sensory Integration. Coping with ...
Galtress Counseling
Galtress Counseling is a private practice in Chico, CA in Butte County. Currently I am only seeing clients virtually via video or telephone.
Hosted by Tom Galtress
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chico, CA 95926
Galtress Counseling is a private practice in Chico, CA in Butte County. Currently I am only seeing clients virtually via video or telephone.
PEERS: Social Skills Program for Adolescents PEERS
Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®) is a 16-week evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated adolescents in middle school or high school who are interested in learning ways to help them make and keep friends. During ...
Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®) is a 16-week evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated adolescents in middle school or high school who are interested in learning ways to help them make and keep friends. During ...
Foresight Mental Health
Foresight is a mental health and wellness clinic providing patients with a wide range of treatment and services related to improving mental health and lifestyle. We are a team of psychiatrists, therapists, software engineers, bioengineers, and researchers with a mission ...
Hosted by Lincoya Young
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pomona, CA 91766
Foresight is a mental health and wellness clinic providing patients with a wide range of treatment and services related to improving mental health and lifestyle. We are a team of psychiatrists, therapists, software engineers, bioengineers, and researchers with a mission ...
Head Strong & Ready
We are a 501(c)3 that provides psychological services (no medication yet) to military members and their families.
Hosted by Tatiana Benton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92121
We are a 501(c)3 that provides psychological services (no medication yet) to military members and their families.
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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.