Woman Empowerment thru Expressive Arts and Qigong
I create a safe container for woman to explore core issues through the expressive and moving arts. I believe that experiential practices such as movement, dance, vocalizing, dramatising, and art, bypass the rational mind, and are a direct route to ...
Hosted by Bonnie Lee Eskie
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CHT, CMT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chico, CA 95926
I create a safe container for woman to explore core issues through the expressive and moving arts. I believe that experiential practices such as movement, dance, vocalizing, dramatising, and art, bypass the rational mind, and are a direct route to ...
Older Women Living Creatively
Mature women sharing and discovering new opportunities for growth, fulfillment, creativity and healing.
Hosted by Stephanie Daigre
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Rafael, CA 94901
Mature women sharing and discovering new opportunities for growth, fulfillment, creativity and healing.
Caregiver Stress
Psychoeducational groups for caregivers to learn coping mechanisms/ support .
Hosted by Aracely Rodriguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Psychoeducational groups for caregivers to learn coping mechanisms/ support .
Infertility Support Group
A support group for women traveling down the path of fertility treatment. It is a difficult road to navigate and can feel extremely lonely. This group provides support and encouragement with women "who just get it". Whether you have received ...
Hosted by Ashlee Janzen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Roseville, CA 95678
A support group for women traveling down the path of fertility treatment. It is a difficult road to navigate and can feel extremely lonely. This group provides support and encouragement with women "who just get it". Whether you have received ...
Infertility Support Group
Infertility can be a hard journey that can cause emotional and physical stress. This support group gives individuals and couples a chance to come meet with others going through the process. Issues that are addressed in the group are finding ...
Hosted by Louise Barnett
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westlake Village, CA 91361
Infertility can be a hard journey that can cause emotional and physical stress. This support group gives individuals and couples a chance to come meet with others going through the process. Issues that are addressed in the group are finding ...
Art Therapy & Mindful Self-Compassion
This is for adults who consider themselves to be in the prime of their "mid-life" (40's -60's). February 24th - April 14th. We'll meet online every Wednesday 6:00pm - 7:30pm for 8 weeks. We all could use practice with Mindful ...
Hosted by Lindsay Kay Parkinson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sacramento, CA 95816
This is for adults who consider themselves to be in the prime of their "mid-life" (40's -60's). February 24th - April 14th. We'll meet online every Wednesday 6:00pm - 7:30pm for 8 weeks. We all could use practice with Mindful ...
Grief Support Group
It's important to talk about your loved one, honor your emotions and recognize the various stages of mourning. With loss also comes changes in self-identity and the role a person plays in life. This group is a safe space where ...
Hosted by Cathy Trenary
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntington Beach, CA 92647
It's important to talk about your loved one, honor your emotions and recognize the various stages of mourning. With loss also comes changes in self-identity and the role a person plays in life. This group is a safe space where ...
MY HELP Summer Counseling Group
MY HELP (Making boundaries, recoverY, Healing, Ending emotional pain, Learning coping skills, taking your Power back) is a teen girl skill building group based on the Seeking Safety Model. It is designed to teach healthy coping skills, boundaries, and provide ...
Hosted by Alison Silvius Casanova
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Gatos, CA 95030
MY HELP (Making boundaries, recoverY, Healing, Ending emotional pain, Learning coping skills, taking your Power back) is a teen girl skill building group based on the Seeking Safety Model. It is designed to teach healthy coping skills, boundaries, and provide ...
Addiction Treatment Clinician Support Group
Beginning 8/18/22 (in person or virtual) : Contact me to reserve* Associate or seasoned clinicians/Case Managers working in addiction treatment who experience significant burnout. Large caseloads, overwhelming documentation, challenging clients, clients who relapse, and clients who overdose and die. This ...
Hosted by Angelina Gripp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Beginning 8/18/22 (in person or virtual) : Contact me to reserve* Associate or seasoned clinicians/Case Managers working in addiction treatment who experience significant burnout. Large caseloads, overwhelming documentation, challenging clients, clients who relapse, and clients who overdose and die. This ...
Separated and Divorced
Weekly process group. Co-Ed.
Hosted by Allison Revivo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Weekly process group. Co-Ed.
Chinese Parenting Education Group
***This group is currently accepting new clients.***This parenting program is facilitated in Mandarin and geared toward first generation Chinese immigrant parents with children age from 2 years to 18 years. This group offers a safe and nonjudgmental space where parents ...
Hosted by Ting-Yi Huang
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burlingame, CA 94010
***This group is currently accepting new clients.***This parenting program is facilitated in Mandarin and geared toward first generation Chinese immigrant parents with children age from 2 years to 18 years. This group offers a safe and nonjudgmental space where parents ...
Teen Support Group
Hosted by Heena Parikh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Self Care Monday's - College students
If you are a college student struggling with anxiety, I encourage you to consider joining the Self-Care Mondays support group. It is a great way to learn new skills, connect with others, and build a supportive community. This weekly support ...
Hosted by Tanyanika 'nika' Ajayi
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Victorville, CA 92392
If you are a college student struggling with anxiety, I encourage you to consider joining the Self-Care Mondays support group. It is a great way to learn new skills, connect with others, and build a supportive community. This weekly support ...
Eating in Community (Meal Support Process Group)
This group is for anyone in CA, age 18 and older that is seeking a safe space to eat a meal and build community. In this group, we will encourage and model neutral eating patterns, normalize eating with and around ...
Hosted by Sarah Fraser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92127
This group is for anyone in CA, age 18 and older that is seeking a safe space to eat a meal and build community. In this group, we will encourage and model neutral eating patterns, normalize eating with and around ...
Mindfulness Based Skills
Please join this drop-in group to learn mindfulness based skills to help reduce Triggers, Anxiety, Stressors, or toxic situations. You are deserving of present moment skills to help keep you anchored and centered despite external circumstances. Together we will learn ...
Hosted by Maritza Meza
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, Amft
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vallejo, CA 94590
Please join this drop-in group to learn mindfulness based skills to help reduce Triggers, Anxiety, Stressors, or toxic situations. You are deserving of present moment skills to help keep you anchored and centered despite external circumstances. Together we will learn ...
End of Life Therapy Support Group- Remote
Are you or a loved one facing the challenges of cancer and seeking a supportive community to share experiences and emotions? Join our End of Life Cancer Support Group, a compassionate space where individuals can process the realities of illness ...
Hosted by Bianca Aarons Integrative Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94114
Are you or a loved one facing the challenges of cancer and seeking a supportive community to share experiences and emotions? Join our End of Life Cancer Support Group, a compassionate space where individuals can process the realities of illness ...
Spark Mamas MeetUp: Pregnancy Support Group
Join our pregnancy support group starting February 19th! This is a 4-week program that offers a safe and supportive space for mothers to build connections with other moms as they navigate pregnancy and parenthood. This group is meant to provide ...
Hosted by Elizabeth 'betsy' Muirhead
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
Join our pregnancy support group starting February 19th! This is a 4-week program that offers a safe and supportive space for mothers to build connections with other moms as they navigate pregnancy and parenthood. This group is meant to provide ...
My New Boss is Out to Get Me: Why?
This is a group for people who are in the middle of an organizational change, and are suddenly feeling alienated at work. Meet other people who are going through the same thing, and find strategies for handling the anxiety associated ...
Hosted by Laura Roth
Psychologist, Laura Roth, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newport Beach, CA 92660
This is a group for people who are in the middle of an organizational change, and are suddenly feeling alienated at work. Meet other people who are going through the same thing, and find strategies for handling the anxiety associated ...
Wisdom Circle: Mindfulness and Self Compassion
Educational and practice support group designed to promote the wisdom of mindfulness and self compassion in a safe environment. This group does not provide counseling. Practice will include Grounding, Breathing, Mindful Movement, Discussion of Mindfulness Concepts, Meditation, Self Compassion and ...
Hosted by Molly A Eisen-Kearns
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atascadero, CA 93422
Educational and practice support group designed to promote the wisdom of mindfulness and self compassion in a safe environment. This group does not provide counseling. Practice will include Grounding, Breathing, Mindful Movement, Discussion of Mindfulness Concepts, Meditation, Self Compassion and ...
How To Get What You Want In Life
Accountability/ Responsibility:The group focuses on how to line up our thoughts, Words, and Action so we can become accountable and create or change anything we want in life.
Accountability/ Responsibility:The group focuses on how to line up our thoughts, Words, and Action so we can become accountable and create or change anything we want in life.
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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.