Support Groups in San Diego, CA
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Hosted by Anna Barbara Dowd
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92116
Neurospicy Community Support Group
An affirming group for neurodivergent (autistic or ADHD) adults to find support and build community among like-minded peers. This group includes aspects of a traditional process group, with added emphasis on creating and sustaining relationships and finding support. Additionally, this ...
Hosted by Amaya Tueller ADHD and Autism Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92102
An affirming group for neurodivergent (autistic or ADHD) adults to find support and build community among like-minded peers. This group includes aspects of a traditional process group, with added emphasis on creating and sustaining relationships and finding support. Additionally, this ...
Purity Culture Process Group: Male Messaging
This nine week group is for individuals looking to replace the harmful messages learned from religious purity cultures. Join with others in deconstructing the underlying beliefs that result in body insecurity, mistrust of pleasure, and sexual shame. Time is spent ...
Hosted by Tendril Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92127
This nine week group is for individuals looking to replace the harmful messages learned from religious purity cultures. Join with others in deconstructing the underlying beliefs that result in body insecurity, mistrust of pleasure, and sexual shame. Time is spent ...
Eating Disorders Support Group
Group therapy offers an understanding environment to process feelings and learn new healthy coping skills. It is a time and space to be with others who understand thoughts and behaviors associated with an eating disorders/ disordered eating and to gain ...
Hosted by Brittney France
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92101
Group therapy offers an understanding environment to process feelings and learn new healthy coping skills. It is a time and space to be with others who understand thoughts and behaviors associated with an eating disorders/ disordered eating and to gain ...
Immigration Support Group
This is a curriculum-based group for individuals undergoing immigration proceedings or whose loved ones are involved in an immigration process. Please call the office for more information or to sign up.
Hosted by Mariela G Shibley
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92101
This is a curriculum-based group for individuals undergoing immigration proceedings or whose loved ones are involved in an immigration process. Please call the office for more information or to sign up.
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 ...
BLK Haven Corp.
Black People + Black Clinicians. BLK Haven is an online mental health platform connecting Black people to Black clinicians and empowering Black clinicians to launch and grow thriving private practices. Our company specializes in providing culturally competent counseling, therapy, psychiatry, ...
Hosted by BLK Haven Corp
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92101
Black People + Black Clinicians. BLK Haven is an online mental health platform connecting Black people to Black clinicians and empowering Black clinicians to launch and grow thriving private practices. Our company specializes in providing culturally competent counseling, therapy, psychiatry, ...
Bloom Family Therapist Group
Bloom is composed of highly skilled therapist with a passion for helping individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve emotional well-being. With a warm and empathetic approach, our Bloom Therapists create a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their ...
Hosted by Bloom Family Therapy | Erica M. Topete, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
Bloom is composed of highly skilled therapist with a passion for helping individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve emotional well-being. With a warm and empathetic approach, our Bloom Therapists create a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their ...
Help Therapy
For the past 30 years Help Therapy mental health provider partners have been able to assist members of our communities in a rather unique way, opening the doors to mental health services for a large number of individuals, couples, and ...
Hosted by #1 Psychological Evaluations & Testing Service
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92103
For the past 30 years Help Therapy mental health provider partners have been able to assist members of our communities in a rather unique way, opening the doors to mental health services for a large number of individuals, couples, and ...
Co-Dependence: A Most Powerful Dictator
Develop increased awareness of the patterns that pertain to the co-dependent tendencies that are significantly interfering with your life and relationships. Learn skills in setting more effective boundaries and communicating more assertively as you alleviate doubt, build confidence, and effectively ...
Hosted by Matthew H. Koch, Marriage & Family Therapist, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92123
Develop increased awareness of the patterns that pertain to the co-dependent tendencies that are significantly interfering with your life and relationships. Learn skills in setting more effective boundaries and communicating more assertively as you alleviate doubt, build confidence, and effectively ...
Pinnacle Counseling and Testing Center
We are an outpatient practice specializing in the treatment of anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, and related conditions. We utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and Biofeedback Therapy to help children, adolescents, and adults reach peak mental health performance. ...
Hosted by Pinnacle Counseling and Testing Center
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92129
We are an outpatient practice specializing in the treatment of anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, and related conditions. We utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and Biofeedback Therapy to help children, adolescents, and adults reach peak mental health performance. ...
Women in Relationships
This group is for women seeking to strengthen and maintain healthy relationships with their significant others. Clear boundaries, positive communication strategies, and love languages will be reviewed and discussed. Participants will be asked to actively participate in group discussions where ...
Hosted by Laurie Chapman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92122
This group is for women seeking to strengthen and maintain healthy relationships with their significant others. Clear boundaries, positive communication strategies, and love languages will be reviewed and discussed. Participants will be asked to actively participate in group discussions where ...
The Daring Way Workshop
These workshops will focus on acquiring communication skills for couples to implement the principles of Dr. Brene Brown's Daring Way curriculum that focuses on creating and maintaining emotional vulnerability in an intimate relationship. You will learn the theory, the science, ...
Hosted by Debbra Wagner, LMFT Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, BBS-SME
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
These workshops will focus on acquiring communication skills for couples to implement the principles of Dr. Brene Brown's Daring Way curriculum that focuses on creating and maintaining emotional vulnerability in an intimate relationship. You will learn the theory, the science, ...
Men's Process Group with Dr. Jonathan Marquez
Members of this group are generally high-functioning men who have difficulty developing, sustaining, or deepening relationships with others - especially friendships. Participants often have some level of anxiety, depression, and/or relationship concerns which result in them feeling isolated. The group ...
Hosted by The Center for Men's Excellence
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92121
Members of this group are generally high-functioning men who have difficulty developing, sustaining, or deepening relationships with others - especially friendships. Participants often have some level of anxiety, depression, and/or relationship concerns which result in them feeling isolated. The group ...
Sunward Psychiatry
At Sunward Psychiatry, we provide affirming, culturally sensitive, and compassionate telepsychiatry care for adults, children, and adolescents in California. We take a holistic approach integrating different aspects of wellness to provide an individualized plan for each client. Beyond the comprehensive ...
Hosted by Weei LoAllen | Sunward Psychiatry |
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92130
At Sunward Psychiatry, we provide affirming, culturally sensitive, and compassionate telepsychiatry care for adults, children, and adolescents in California. We take a holistic approach integrating different aspects of wellness to provide an individualized plan for each client. Beyond the comprehensive ...
Japanese Military Wife Support Group
In the San Diego Region, there are over 143,000 active duty personnel. Hundreds of their spouses consist of Japanese women whom these active duty members met while they were stationed in Japan and brought to the US. Some studies indicated ...
Hosted by Ken Noguchi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
In the San Diego Region, there are over 143,000 active duty personnel. Hundreds of their spouses consist of Japanese women whom these active duty members met while they were stationed in Japan and brought to the US. Some studies indicated ...
Coming Home Together {Currently On Pause}
Coming Home Together is a group for Asian American adults who are interested in exploring the relationship between Asian American identity and mental health. It can be hard to discuss mental health in Asian American communities, which feels very isolating. ...
Hosted by Esther Chau
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92116
Coming Home Together is a group for Asian American adults who are interested in exploring the relationship between Asian American identity and mental health. It can be hard to discuss mental health in Asian American communities, which feels very isolating. ...
DBT Skills Group
Learn and practice DBT skills in a safe, comfortable environment either virtually or in person.
Hosted by Jennifer Reimer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92121
Learn and practice DBT skills in a safe, comfortable environment either virtually or in person.
Thriving Beyond Cassandra Syndrome Group
A powerful program to support Allistic partners in Neurodiverse relationships. Impactful tools and guidance serving over 50 women thus far, leading to significant shifts - from feeling alone, disempowered, and confused to clarity, reclaiming themselves and returning to optimism. This ...
Hosted by Lisa Marie Anzaldua
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92122
A powerful program to support Allistic partners in Neurodiverse relationships. Impactful tools and guidance serving over 50 women thus far, leading to significant shifts - from feeling alone, disempowered, and confused to clarity, reclaiming themselves and returning to optimism. This ...
PEERS for Adolescents (age 12-17)
Next round starts 3/2/23 in person. PEERS (Program for Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills) for Adolescents is an evidenced-based social skills intervention for teens and their parents who want to learn how to make and keep friends. PEERS for ...
Hosted by Tesserae Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92127
Next round starts 3/2/23 in person. PEERS (Program for Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills) for Adolescents is an evidenced-based social skills intervention for teens and their parents who want to learn how to make and keep friends. PEERS for ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in San Diego?
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.