Expressive Arts Group
This workshop series provides a place for middle school aged girls to connect to their creativity, know themselves better and unwind from daily stresses of school, adolescence, and social media. This group uses various expressive arts techniques to therapeutically enhance ...
Hosted by Boe Elizabeth Roberts
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mill Valley, CA 94941
This workshop series provides a place for middle school aged girls to connect to their creativity, know themselves better and unwind from daily stresses of school, adolescence, and social media. This group uses various expressive arts techniques to therapeutically enhance ...
Teen Skills Group
I am excited to offer in person, Skills Group Therapy to teens and adolescents. These groups will focus on skills to address emotion dysregulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. This Skills Group is appropriate for teens ages 13-17 who ...
I am excited to offer in person, Skills Group Therapy to teens and adolescents. These groups will focus on skills to address emotion dysregulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. This Skills Group is appropriate for teens ages 13-17 who ...
Men's Sex Addiction Process Group - Thursdays
Group therapy can be a supplemental therapeutic resource than can help you truly move forward in your healing journey and show you that you are not alone in your struggles. I facilitate a safe and supportive men's sex addiction process ...
Hosted by Mateo Leonardo
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, ASAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Long Beach, CA 90803
Group therapy can be a supplemental therapeutic resource than can help you truly move forward in your healing journey and show you that you are not alone in your struggles. I facilitate a safe and supportive men's sex addiction process ...
Mindful Eating Group
80% of reaching your goals is psychological. Learn how to break your old food habits and create a healthy relationship with food and your body.
Hosted by Shannon Kelli Huckestein
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ventura, CA 93003
80% of reaching your goals is psychological. Learn how to break your old food habits and create a healthy relationship with food and your body.
Men's Emotionally Focused Group
Our toxic male upbringing, designed for competition and war, gives most men a limited range of emotions, inhibiting surprise/wonder, joy, distress/sadness, fear and shame. Yet these are keys to durable intimacy with women, who have them more developed. By sharing ...
Hosted by Norman Malcolm Brown
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Our toxic male upbringing, designed for competition and war, gives most men a limited range of emotions, inhibiting surprise/wonder, joy, distress/sadness, fear and shame. Yet these are keys to durable intimacy with women, who have them more developed. By sharing ...
Men's sex addiction group
Men's group: sex addiction as problem focus; relationship issues. Wed and Thurs groups at 7pm. *now accepting Medi-Cal eligible clients
Hosted by Graeme Daniels
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Men's group: sex addiction as problem focus; relationship issues. Wed and Thurs groups at 7pm. *now accepting Medi-Cal eligible clients
Alcohol Detox Near Riverside
Our alcohol detox in Riverside is a medically supervised process designed to help individuals safely and systematically withdraw from alcohol. It is typically the first step in the treatment of alcohol use disorder and involves the elimination of alcohol from ...
Hosted by pH Wellness Alcohol and Drug Detox - Riverside
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Riverside, CA 92504
Our alcohol detox in Riverside is a medically supervised process designed to help individuals safely and systematically withdraw from alcohol. It is typically the first step in the treatment of alcohol use disorder and involves the elimination of alcohol from ...
Therapist Peer Support
Mutual peer support for therapists. This is not for consultations. The idea is to create a nonjudgmental space for therapists to seek and find support for the unique emotional challenges we face. Professionals often find they cannot freely express or ...
Mutual peer support for therapists. This is not for consultations. The idea is to create a nonjudgmental space for therapists to seek and find support for the unique emotional challenges we face. Professionals often find they cannot freely express or ...
Teen Group
A process group catering to teens from divorced, separated, and split homes. Changes in family dynamics can be a source of a whole host of feelings: from anger and sadness to rebellion. This small group will provide a safe and ...
Hosted by Leanne R. Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90066
A process group catering to teens from divorced, separated, and split homes. Changes in family dynamics can be a source of a whole host of feelings: from anger and sadness to rebellion. This small group will provide a safe and ...
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Blended Family Specialization,
Hosted by Center for Family Unity
Marriage & Family Therapist, MBA, MA, LMFT, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92123
Blended Family Specialization,
Survivors Support and Empowerment Group
You are not alone. This is a FREE, DROP-IN support group for survivors of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking. Come share experiences, learn coping skills, and build practices for self-empowerment, self-care and healing - all in a safe ...
Hosted by J. Sarah MacEwan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Cruz, CA 95062
You are not alone. This is a FREE, DROP-IN support group for survivors of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking. Come share experiences, learn coping skills, and build practices for self-empowerment, self-care and healing - all in a safe ...
Tuesday Night Men's Group
An ongoing men's therapy group that supports men in dealing with relationships in the workplace and at home. We strive to be a place where we are honest, empathic, curious and supportive.
Hosted by Roger Lake
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94133
An ongoing men's therapy group that supports men in dealing with relationships in the workplace and at home. We strive to be a place where we are honest, empathic, curious and supportive.
Divorce/Separation Recovery Group
The group welcomes anyone who is in any stage of the divorce process (from about to separate to divorced). The group is supportive and includes videos in each session about a wide range of topics to accelerate recovery from divorce ...
Hosted by Ralph E Rast
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CHT, Coach
Verified Verified
Group meets in Citrus Heights, CA 95610
The group welcomes anyone who is in any stage of the divorce process (from about to separate to divorced). The group is supportive and includes videos in each session about a wide range of topics to accelerate recovery from divorce ...
Parenting Anxious Children (Support Group)
Currently being offered via Zoom. Contact for more information!
Hosted by Chelsie Giambrone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MA, LCSW, LISW-S, BCD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vista, CA 92081
Currently being offered via Zoom. Contact for more information!
Real Talk for New Moms
As a therapist and a mother of 3, I had no clue what was really coming for me when I had my first child! That's why I created this group! Do you want to know what it's really like to ...
Hosted by Dr. Jane Shomof
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sherman Oaks, CA 91411
As a therapist and a mother of 3, I had no clue what was really coming for me when I had my first child! That's why I created this group! Do you want to know what it's really like to ...
People with Parkinson's Disease Support Group
This group is safe place for people with Parkinson's disease to provide resources, share experiences and teach practical coping skills. This AMAZING support group is offered WEEKLY on ZOOM. This group is led by two clinical psychologists, Dana Lieberman, PsyD ...
This group is safe place for people with Parkinson's disease to provide resources, share experiences and teach practical coping skills. This AMAZING support group is offered WEEKLY on ZOOM. This group is led by two clinical psychologists, Dana Lieberman, PsyD ...
No Healthy Boundaries? Stressed & Overwhelmed?
It's time to make a change. Don't suffer alone. In this group you will learn to tame your fears and *Overcome anxiety, depression and loss; *Conquer self-esteem and assertiveness issues; *Manage through life transitions; * Develop more effective ways to ...
Hosted by Reconnect Relationship - Dr. Gilbert Chalepas
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Beverly Hills, CA 90210
It's time to make a change. Don't suffer alone. In this group you will learn to tame your fears and *Overcome anxiety, depression and loss; *Conquer self-esteem and assertiveness issues; *Manage through life transitions; * Develop more effective ways to ...
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 Jonah Oderberg
Pre-Licensed Professional
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 ...
Anger Management - Tuesday 8-9p. virtual
Turn Anger into a Strength. Anger is an emotion we all have. Learn how to manage your anger in constructive ways. New on-line only groups forming. Text your name and email for more information to begin. $350, 8 weeks, virtual ...
Hosted by Veronika Noble
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Carlsbad, CA 92008
Turn Anger into a Strength. Anger is an emotion we all have. Learn how to manage your anger in constructive ways. New on-line only groups forming. Text your name and email for more information to begin. $350, 8 weeks, virtual ...
Anger Management
Court certified to provide Anger Management counseling. In this group we will discuss and explore the notion that anger is a natural emotion and the actions attached are the problem. Teach outlets and self calming techniques to address aggression.
Hosted by Equal Chances Enrichment Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lancaster, CA 93534
Court certified to provide Anger Management counseling. In this group we will discuss and explore the notion that anger is a natural emotion and the actions attached are the problem. Teach outlets and self calming techniques to address aggression.
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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.