Parenting an Anxious Child - (Virtual 8 wk group)
Parenting a child with Anxiety/OCD between 4-13 yrs old? Can't find a therapist or get your child to go to therapy? Maybe your kid is in therapy but not seeing progress. (SPACE) Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions Approach developed ...
Hosted by Kat Schoolland
Marriage & Family Therapist, CA10337, ORT2523
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mill Valley, CA 94941
Parenting a child with Anxiety/OCD between 4-13 yrs old? Can't find a therapist or get your child to go to therapy? Maybe your kid is in therapy but not seeing progress. (SPACE) Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions Approach developed ...
Couple Des Concierge© & Family Des Concierge©
The Scott's© revolutionary work with couples and families is unprecedented. We specialize in transforming the lives of not only our clientele but that of couples, marriages, and families. The Scott© advanced concierge two-week intensives prevent decades of dysfunction and foster ...
Hosted by The Scott © Discreet Luxury Rehab (Worldwide)
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Beverly Hills, CA 90210
The Scott's© revolutionary work with couples and families is unprecedented. We specialize in transforming the lives of not only our clientele but that of couples, marriages, and families. The Scott© advanced concierge two-week intensives prevent decades of dysfunction and foster ...
Swipe the Right Way
Sick of dating? Join Swipe the Right Way, a 2-part online workshop that focuses on Attachment Theory and the life-changing science behind it. Together, we’ll explore and understand how your earliest and most formative relationships show up in your dating ...
Hosted by Olivia Provan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94115
Sick of dating? Join Swipe the Right Way, a 2-part online workshop that focuses on Attachment Theory and the life-changing science behind it. Together, we’ll explore and understand how your earliest and most formative relationships show up in your dating ...
Empowering You-For Preteens
This group is primarily for preteens who are struggling with anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. The group focuses on finding their voice and learning CBT techniques and strategies to help them become a better, and more aware version of themselves.
Hosted by Tiffany Kapp
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Alamitos, CA 90720
This group is primarily for preteens who are struggling with anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. The group focuses on finding their voice and learning CBT techniques and strategies to help them become a better, and more aware version of themselves.
IFS Women's Support Group for grief & relationship
This group is a six-week therapy group for women, blending the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model and mindfulness. This group is tailored for those navigating grief, trauma, relationship shifts, and career challenges along with a safe space for exploration. I ...
Hosted by Kelly Albrecht
Pre-Licensed Professional, ASW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94609
This group is a six-week therapy group for women, blending the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model and mindfulness. This group is tailored for those navigating grief, trauma, relationship shifts, and career challenges along with a safe space for exploration. I ...
Talking about Teens
A PsychoEducational Group for parents of teens that focuses on multiple teen related issues: depression, anxiety, anger, mood swings, & other unpleasant feelings; academic & social stressors; peer relationships; dating; independence & responsibilities; risky behaviors (alcohol, drugs, reckless driving, unprotected ...
Hosted by Michal Mayo-Dvir
Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woodland Hills, CA 91364
A PsychoEducational Group for parents of teens that focuses on multiple teen related issues: depression, anxiety, anger, mood swings, & other unpleasant feelings; academic & social stressors; peer relationships; dating; independence & responsibilities; risky behaviors (alcohol, drugs, reckless driving, unprotected ...
Communication Skills for Couples
Would you like to learn the #1 secret of successful marriage and 5 secrets of good communication?
Develop attunement and resonance with your partner. Recognize good vs. poor communication in yourself and in your partner. Revise your communication style.
Using Cognitive Therapy ...
Hosted by Ellen Adams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Would you like to learn the #1 secret of successful marriage and 5 secrets of good communication?
Develop attunement and resonance with your partner. Recognize good vs. poor communication in yourself and in your partner. Revise your communication style.
Using Cognitive Therapy ...
Virtual Groups Starting January 2024.........
Groups are facilitated virtually on Zoom. Group Therapy services are available in California, Colorado, and Texas. Our groups are covered by most insurance providers. If your insurance provider does not cover groups, the cash rate is $75.00 per group session. ...
Hosted by SKT Therapy Inc. (Shannon)
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, NCPM, LAADCCA, M-RAS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Corona, CA 92878
Groups are facilitated virtually on Zoom. Group Therapy services are available in California, Colorado, and Texas. Our groups are covered by most insurance providers. If your insurance provider does not cover groups, the cash rate is $75.00 per group session. ...
Art As A Pathway
The aim of this group is to practice and develop tools for processing emotions, letting go of perfection, gaining insight into and challenging thought patterns, through art and writing. The group is open to people who identify as female age ...
Hosted by Marhya Kelsch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hayward, CA 94545
The aim of this group is to practice and develop tools for processing emotions, letting go of perfection, gaining insight into and challenging thought patterns, through art and writing. The group is open to people who identify as female age ...
Saving Marriage After an Affair
Marriage can survive and even improve after one or both partners have engaged in an affair but the percentage of success is low. When both partners want to save the marriage because of children, love and regret, this group helps ...
Hosted by Counseling Adults, Children & Couples
Psychologist, PsyD, MAMFCT, CHYP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Torrance, CA 90503
Marriage can survive and even improve after one or both partners have engaged in an affair but the percentage of success is low. When both partners want to save the marriage because of children, love and regret, this group helps ...
Self-Love for the Culture tweens
Hosted by Tanisha Tatum
Psychologist, MS, LEP, BCBA
Verified Verified
Group meets in El Segundo, CA 90245
Men's Process Group - Center for Men's Excellence
This ongoing group is for men with anxiety and/or depression who have trouble feeling isolated. Participants are high-functioning professionals who have difficulty sustaining close relationships, and sessions involve using the group as a type of "laboratory" to try out new ...
This ongoing group is for men with anxiety and/or depression who have trouble feeling isolated. Participants are high-functioning professionals who have difficulty sustaining close relationships, and sessions involve using the group as a type of "laboratory" to try out new ...
G3 (Gay, Gray, & Great)
Support and Education Group for HIV Positive older gay males Meets every Monday night 6:00 to 7:30 at Geffen (4th floor). Please call Walter at 213-201-1621 with any questions or to request to be considered for this closed group.
Hosted by APLA Health - David Geffen Center
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90005
Support and Education Group for HIV Positive older gay males Meets every Monday night 6:00 to 7:30 at Geffen (4th floor). Please call Walter at 213-201-1621 with any questions or to request to be considered for this closed group.
Sober-Curious Virtual Women's Group
OPEN REGISTRATION FOR DRY JUNE EDITION: A virtual, 8-week women's group starting June 2, 2022, for women who want to explore and examine their relationship with alcohol. See, this group is not about total abstinence or quitting drinking forever - ...
Hosted by Sara Povey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Long Beach, CA 90802
OPEN REGISTRATION FOR DRY JUNE EDITION: A virtual, 8-week women's group starting June 2, 2022, for women who want to explore and examine their relationship with alcohol. See, this group is not about total abstinence or quitting drinking forever - ...
Life in the Metaphor
This workshop, both didactic and experiential, is designed for an intimate group (max. 8). We will explore the interplay of Sandtray, both traditional and thematic, Expressive Arts and Active Imagination. Our focus will be on various techniques of grounding meditation, ...
Hosted by Jo Sopko
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, RDT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Anselmo, CA 94960
This workshop, both didactic and experiential, is designed for an intimate group (max. 8). We will explore the interplay of Sandtray, both traditional and thematic, Expressive Arts and Active Imagination. Our focus will be on various techniques of grounding meditation, ...
self-development groups for women, men, and co-ed
Relationships are one of the best ways to getting to know ourselves. With support of the other participants and the safety created by the therapist/facilitator, you will get to explore, discover and uncover parts of yourself that can help you ...
Hosted by Nora R Ghodsian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90024
Relationships are one of the best ways to getting to know ourselves. With support of the other participants and the safety created by the therapist/facilitator, you will get to explore, discover and uncover parts of yourself that can help you ...
Psychedelic Integration & Support Group
A safe space to integrate and process experiences and insights garnered by Non-ordinary states of consciousness (NOSC), such as those created by psychedelics, ketamine, breathwork, and other cultural or spiritual practices. Contact Jennifer to find out more about this group. ...
Hosted by Jennifer Scott
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Rosa, CA 95405
A safe space to integrate and process experiences and insights garnered by Non-ordinary states of consciousness (NOSC), such as those created by psychedelics, ketamine, breathwork, and other cultural or spiritual practices. Contact Jennifer to find out more about this group. ...
Mens Process Group Wed 6.15- 7.15pm
This is a Men's process group where men can come together to explore whatever they want to in a safe, comfortable office in Beverly Hills. There will be two Associates facilitating this group. Topics will be offered and issues will ...
Hosted by Dr. Thomas O' Malley & Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, MS, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Beverly Hills, CA 90212
This is a Men's process group where men can come together to explore whatever they want to in a safe, comfortable office in Beverly Hills. There will be two Associates facilitating this group. Topics will be offered and issues will ...
Medical Trauma (process & psycho-education group)
This process group is designed for patients and support/care-givers of patients diagnosed with life-altering medical diagnoses. The aim is to help members better understand and manage the psychological impact of medical diagnoses of all types, lessening isolation, increasing social networks ...
Hosted by Laurie A Kaman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MBA, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90049
This process group is designed for patients and support/care-givers of patients diagnosed with life-altering medical diagnoses. The aim is to help members better understand and manage the psychological impact of medical diagnoses of all types, lessening isolation, increasing social networks ...
OCD Support Group
OCD can cause feelings of isolation, shame and loneliness. This group will help diminish OCD’s control over your life through education, Exposure Response Prevention tools and the support, understanding and input of others who truly know how you feel.
Hosted by Margaret Barry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Walnut Creek, CA 94598
OCD can cause feelings of isolation, shame and loneliness. This group will help diminish OCD’s control over your life through education, Exposure Response Prevention tools and the support, understanding and input of others who truly know how you feel.
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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.