Couples Communications Group
This San Leandro Couples Collective provides a supportive, experiential learning opportunity for couples to strengthen collaborative communication tools and practices. The Purpose of this Group is for Couples to: ?~ Anchor relational security, intimate connection, trust and love ?~ Build ...
Hosted by Michael S Gelbart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Leandro, CA 94577
This San Leandro Couples Collective provides a supportive, experiential learning opportunity for couples to strengthen collaborative communication tools and practices. The Purpose of this Group is for Couples to: ?~ Anchor relational security, intimate connection, trust and love ?~ Build ...
Towns Health Services Inc.
Behavioral Health Group
Hosted by Towns Health Services and Palm Tree Ranch
Treatment Center, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Galt, CA 95632
Behavioral Health Group
ANAD support group
Free support group for people suffering from eating disorders. Specially targeted to men and women struggling with bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder and compulsive overeating.
Hosted by Dr. Angela Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
Free support group for people suffering from eating disorders. Specially targeted to men and women struggling with bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder and compulsive overeating.
Teen DBT Skills Group
Teen DBT Skills Group Now Enrolling! Dialectical Behavior Therapy is a straightforward and effective treatment for teens struggling with emotion dysregulation, anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, and more. Delivered in a virtual group setting, this course will begin in January 2023 ...
Teen DBT Skills Group Now Enrolling! Dialectical Behavior Therapy is a straightforward and effective treatment for teens struggling with emotion dysregulation, anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, and more. Delivered in a virtual group setting, this course will begin in January 2023 ...
Mindfulness Based Chronic Pain Management ONLINE
MBCPM is a 13 week group that helps those who suffer from chronic pain to manage their symptoms in a non-medication way. I offer the groups through a zoom platform.
Hosted by Lisa Gray
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Livermore, CA 94550
MBCPM is a 13 week group that helps those who suffer from chronic pain to manage their symptoms in a non-medication way. I offer the groups through a zoom platform.
Adult Children of Distressed Parents Group
You may be aware that there were emotional problems in your family when you were growing up. However, you may not appreciate the ways in which these problems continue to affect you, even as an adult. Your emotional and psychological ...
You may be aware that there were emotional problems in your family when you were growing up. However, you may not appreciate the ways in which these problems continue to affect you, even as an adult. Your emotional and psychological ...
Aspire Neuropsychological Services
Welcome to Aspire where we are committed to helping you aspire to lead an emotionally healthy life. Our mission is to create a safe, relaxing, environment for those who walk into our practice. It can be incredibly difficult and uncomfortable ...
Hosted by Dr. Keiko Y. Miller
Psychologist, PsyD, MSCP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Welcome to Aspire where we are committed to helping you aspire to lead an emotionally healthy life. Our mission is to create a safe, relaxing, environment for those who walk into our practice. It can be incredibly difficult and uncomfortable ...
Autism support group
Autism rates have soared from 1:10,000 to 1:150 presently! This group offers support to parents who are struggling with the diagnosis of autism, finding resources and coping with this disorder. It is structured in a way that parents can share ...
Hosted by Leslie Barton
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Maria, CA 93454
Autism rates have soared from 1:10,000 to 1:150 presently! This group offers support to parents who are struggling with the diagnosis of autism, finding resources and coping with this disorder. It is structured in a way that parents can share ...
Free Parent Education and Support Groups
Clear Recovery Center's PARENT TALKS bring families together once a month to have genuine talks about current issues concerning their teens. Conversations are lead by our dynamic clinical staff and experienced South Bay community leaders; showcasing real topics and leaving ...
Hosted by Clear Behavioral Health - Mental Health Outpatient
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Clear Recovery Center's PARENT TALKS bring families together once a month to have genuine talks about current issues concerning their teens. Conversations are lead by our dynamic clinical staff and experienced South Bay community leaders; showcasing real topics and leaving ...
Sexual Addiction Recovery for Men
By Invitation Only. Client must be in Recovery for Sexual Addiction weekly.
Hosted by Tracy D Tacquard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT-S, CMAT-S, EMDR, PIT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Temecula, CA 92590
By Invitation Only. Client must be in Recovery for Sexual Addiction weekly.
UCLA Peers: Young Adult
This is a social skills group for people on the autism spectrum. The focus is on making and keeping friends, navigating dating, handling negative social interactions, and learning how to use humor, electronic communication, and conversation to connect and build ...
Hosted by Noe Dueñas
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, APCC, CMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sacramento, CA 95825
This is a social skills group for people on the autism spectrum. The focus is on making and keeping friends, navigating dating, handling negative social interactions, and learning how to use humor, electronic communication, and conversation to connect and build ...
Life After Trauma- A Therapy Group For Women
I am currently screening participants for a new therapy group starting March 2024. This group is for adult women and is focused on recovery from PTSD. Please contact for more information.
Hosted by Kimberly Sampson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ojai, CA 93023
I am currently screening participants for a new therapy group starting March 2024. This group is for adult women and is focused on recovery from PTSD. Please contact for more information.
Women's Support Group: Survivors of Sexual Trauma
This is an on-going process group for women who have survived sexual trauma, whether it be assault, rape, incest, child sexual abuse, date rape, molestation, or marital rape. We explore the impact of the trauma(s), learn to identify and manage ...
This is an on-going process group for women who have survived sexual trauma, whether it be assault, rape, incest, child sexual abuse, date rape, molestation, or marital rape. We explore the impact of the trauma(s), learn to identify and manage ...
Queering Body Image Psychotherapy Group
Welcome to the Queering Body Image Psychotherapy Group. This group is intended for Queer Trans Youth of Color (QTYOC) ages 16-24 years of age to collaborate, receive & provide support, unlearn harmful messages from family, culture, media, society etc., learn ...
Hosted by Dina Bdaiwi
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92101
Welcome to the Queering Body Image Psychotherapy Group. This group is intended for Queer Trans Youth of Color (QTYOC) ages 16-24 years of age to collaborate, receive & provide support, unlearn harmful messages from family, culture, media, society etc., learn ...
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Groups
DBT Skills Group lead as designed by Dialectical Behavior Therapy founder, Marsha Linehan, PhD. DBT Skills Trainers have been intensively trained by Behavioral Tech., LLC, in Seattle, WA.
DBT Skills Groups cover four main areas to help clients build a ...
Hosted by Tricia J Mlnarik
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saratoga, CA 95070
DBT Skills Group lead as designed by Dialectical Behavior Therapy founder, Marsha Linehan, PhD. DBT Skills Trainers have been intensively trained by Behavioral Tech., LLC, in Seattle, WA.
DBT Skills Groups cover four main areas to help clients build a ...
Healthy Relationships Group
Group psychotherapy provides a powerful opportunity to improve your ability to cope with life's difficulties and relate to others in more effective ways. This unique experience allows for the unfolding and exploration of relational patterns that may be hindering your ...
Hosted by Laurie Audra Wiard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
Group psychotherapy provides a powerful opportunity to improve your ability to cope with life's difficulties and relate to others in more effective ways. This unique experience allows for the unfolding and exploration of relational patterns that may be hindering your ...
The Daring Way Workshops
In a Daring Way™ Virtual Workshop, you will: 1) Identify the values that are most important to you; 2) Discover how you behave when you’re in alignment with your values (and how you behave when you’re not); 3) Realize what ...
Hosted by Melissa Ann Russiano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW, CDWF
Verified Verified
Group meets in Coto De Caza, CA 92679
In a Daring Way™ Virtual Workshop, you will: 1) Identify the values that are most important to you; 2) Discover how you behave when you’re in alignment with your values (and how you behave when you’re not); 3) Realize what ...
Your Therapy Room
Hosted by Brittaney Latta
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94603
Alumni Social Group
We offer a weekly social group for our alimni free of charge so they can stay connected with the community as well as their treatment team.
Hosted by Cari Coulam
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
We offer a weekly social group for our alimni free of charge so they can stay connected with the community as well as their treatment team.
Integrative Recovery and Mindfulness
Integrative Recovery we explore how the mind, body, and spirit integrate making a whole person. We address the whole person in the recovery process and practice mindfulness as a means for self-exploration.
Hosted by Robert Christopher Travis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Torrance, CA 90505
Integrative Recovery we explore how the mind, body, and spirit integrate making a whole person. We address the whole person in the recovery process and practice mindfulness as a means for self-exploration.
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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.