Anger Management
Are you interested in managing your anger effectively? We offer virtual (online) anger management groups that can help you achieve this goal. We have groups available in English and Spanish. Evening and weekend groups are available. Enrollment is free.
Are you interested in managing your anger effectively? We offer virtual (online) anger management groups that can help you achieve this goal. We have groups available in English and Spanish. Evening and weekend groups are available. Enrollment is free.
LEO Spouse/Partner
Support group for partners of Law Enforcement Officers.
Hosted by Carol Olmos Crawley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Support group for partners of Law Enforcement Officers.
Convert Sisters Group (Virtual)
Starting in November! This group is designed for women who have converted to Islam and would like a space to process shared experiences with peers who have gone through a similar journey. We will meet weekly on Sundays from 10-11am ...
Hosted by Cody Qureshi
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Clara, CA 95054
Starting in November! This group is designed for women who have converted to Islam and would like a space to process shared experiences with peers who have gone through a similar journey. We will meet weekly on Sundays from 10-11am ...
Addiction Support Group
Call our Admissions Team to learn about our support groups and treatment options for substances abuse.
Hosted by Bodhi Addiction Treatment and Wellness
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Capitola, CA 95010
Call our Admissions Team to learn about our support groups and treatment options for substances abuse.
Anger management for teens
A coed group designed to help teens ages 14-19 learn to control their temper and decrease angry outbursts as well as reduce impulsive complications. Saturdays 1-3 PM
Hosted by Advanced Psychological Associates & Wellness Ctr
Psychological Associate, PhD, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
A coed group designed to help teens ages 14-19 learn to control their temper and decrease angry outbursts as well as reduce impulsive complications. Saturdays 1-3 PM
Introduction to Dream Tending Workshop
Have you ever wondered what your dreams say about you and your life experiences? While dreams provide insight and greater self awareness, the dream tending process connects us to our intuition and creative intelligence. Join us for an introductory dream ...
Hosted by Allison Duplechain
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90405
Have you ever wondered what your dreams say about you and your life experiences? While dreams provide insight and greater self awareness, the dream tending process connects us to our intuition and creative intelligence. Join us for an introductory dream ...
Ascher Medical Group
We offer comprehensive mental health services for adults, adolescents, individuals, couples, families, and groups, as well as custom corporate programming and consulting in Los Angeles California. Ascher Medical Group provides whole-person care, considering the multiple facets of each person’s life. ...
Hosted by Ascher Medical Group
Psychiatrist, DO, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
We offer comprehensive mental health services for adults, adolescents, individuals, couples, families, and groups, as well as custom corporate programming and consulting in Los Angeles California. Ascher Medical Group provides whole-person care, considering the multiple facets of each person’s life. ...
Living Beyond Breast Cancer
Once the treatment has ended patients are left alone often feel very alone with their experience without the support of the treatment team they have come to know and rely on for a year or more. This group provides a ...
Hosted by Sandrah Susan Henry
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94118
Once the treatment has ended patients are left alone often feel very alone with their experience without the support of the treatment team they have come to know and rely on for a year or more. This group provides a ...
Adult ADHD Coaching Group
A compassionate, neurodiversity-affirming space for Adults with ADHD to share their experiences, receive support, and learn skills. Connect with and support other adults with ADHD. Build motivation and learn the tools needed to meet goals. Empower each other to appreciate ...
Hosted by Jeanie Zhener Lo
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arcadia, CA 91006
A compassionate, neurodiversity-affirming space for Adults with ADHD to share their experiences, receive support, and learn skills. Connect with and support other adults with ADHD. Build motivation and learn the tools needed to meet goals. Empower each other to appreciate ...
Coping with Chronic Pain
Does chronic pain limit your life? Do you find it difficult to enjoy the activities and people you used to? Are you depressed and tired? Or anxious about the pain? You don't have to manage it alone! If you are ...
Does chronic pain limit your life? Do you find it difficult to enjoy the activities and people you used to? Are you depressed and tired? Or anxious about the pain? You don't have to manage it alone! If you are ...
Virtual DBT Adolescent Skills Group
This group is for all genders & Ages 12 - 17. The style of the group is structured, it includes; skills review and learned Implementation from peers & provider.
Hosted by Samantha Lauro
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Pedro, CA 90732
This group is for all genders & Ages 12 - 17. The style of the group is structured, it includes; skills review and learned Implementation from peers & provider.
Thriving Through Pregnancy and Postpartum
This virtual support group is for you if you: are or have been pregnant recently, are eager to build community and nurture your mental health while entering or navigating parenthood, are in the thick of postpartum, or have made it ...
Hosted by Annie Dreese
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Barbara, CA 93101
This virtual support group is for you if you: are or have been pregnant recently, are eager to build community and nurture your mental health while entering or navigating parenthood, are in the thick of postpartum, or have made it ...
DBT
DBT incorporates a combination of group therapy sessions that seek to teach individuals valuable self-management skills The skills help individuals who are dealing with the suffering that is caused by negative thought processes and helps them to create mindfulness practices ...
Hosted by Judi Warehouse
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lafayette, CA 94549
DBT incorporates a combination of group therapy sessions that seek to teach individuals valuable self-management skills The skills help individuals who are dealing with the suffering that is caused by negative thought processes and helps them to create mindfulness practices ...
Expecting Mothers' Support Group
Support for issues related to:
- feelings around becoming a mother
- shifts in identity/ role in family
- changes in lifestyle/ life balance
- pregnancy, labor & delivery caring for newborn
- relationship with your parents/ role models
- childhood experiences & parenting concerns
- preparing ...
Hosted by Melodie Del Rio
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94122
Support for issues related to:
- feelings around becoming a mother
- shifts in identity/ role in family
- changes in lifestyle/ life balance
- pregnancy, labor & delivery caring for newborn
- relationship with your parents/ role models
- childhood experiences & parenting concerns
- preparing ...
The Friends Program
A therapeutic program for high functioning children and middle school students on the Autism Spectrum and their parents. The program focuses on the child's social communication, play with peers, emotions, pragmatic language and sensory issues. The themes vary on the ...
Hosted by Laurie J. Leventhal-Belfer
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Palo Alto, CA 94306
A therapeutic program for high functioning children and middle school students on the Autism Spectrum and their parents. The program focuses on the child's social communication, play with peers, emotions, pragmatic language and sensory issues. The themes vary on the ...
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 ...
Modern Day Mind Body Resiliency (Coming Soon!)
Hosted by Dr. Zac Bertone
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PhD, LPC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Temecula, CA 92590
Special Needs Parenting Support Group
Special needs parenting is full of constant struggles, isolation, and grief about what might have been. This group is a space to know we are not alone, exchange ideas on how to adjust, discover your strengths and your child’s superpowers. ...
Hosted by Muna Hattar-Mendoza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Covina, CA 91722
Special needs parenting is full of constant struggles, isolation, and grief about what might have been. This group is a space to know we are not alone, exchange ideas on how to adjust, discover your strengths and your child’s superpowers. ...
Understanding Myself and Others (Meets Virtually)
The group is focused on understanding the interpersonal patterns, behaviors, and beliefs that get in the way of having the closeness, intimacy, and connection you are seeking in all areas of your life. The group helps you make here- and-now ...
The group is focused on understanding the interpersonal patterns, behaviors, and beliefs that get in the way of having the closeness, intimacy, and connection you are seeking in all areas of your life. The group helps you make here- and-now ...
Depression
This group is to build a support group with your community who may also be struggling with depression. In this group I will provide you with positive coping skills, behavior activation techniques to help elevate mood, and a safe space ...
Hosted by Wellness with Jessica
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Baldwin Park, CA 91706
This group is to build a support group with your community who may also be struggling with depression. In this group I will provide you with positive coping skills, behavior activation techniques to help elevate mood, and a safe space ...
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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.