Support Groups in San Diego, CA
LEO/Police Officer Support Group
This is a place LEOs come together and normalize their unique experiences. The job of an officer is extremely demanding. Officers deserve the support to maintain their mental health. Mental health related issues are the number one reason that officers ...
Hosted by Dr. Alan Acre
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92123
This is a place LEOs come together and normalize their unique experiences. The job of an officer is extremely demanding. Officers deserve the support to maintain their mental health. Mental health related issues are the number one reason that officers ...
Fear of Flying
The fear of flying therapy group is offered virtually. This group provides a power sense of connection and support among group members, and together you will learn powerful and effective ways to overcome your anxiety. The goal is to reduce ...
Hosted by Alan S Jacobson
Psychologist, PsyD, MBA
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92107
The fear of flying therapy group is offered virtually. This group provides a power sense of connection and support among group members, and together you will learn powerful and effective ways to overcome your anxiety. The goal is to reduce ...
The Intimate Marriage Intensive
The Intimate Marriage Intensive is a week-long couples group therapy focused on enhancing marriage and sexuality as well as helping marriages in crisis dealing with addiction, infidelity, or high conflict. The Intensive is Located in Alaska. Please see konzenintensive.com.
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Hosted by Jennifer Konzen
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, CST, CCDC
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
The Intimate Marriage Intensive is a week-long couples group therapy focused on enhancing marriage and sexuality as well as helping marriages in crisis dealing with addiction, infidelity, or high conflict. The Intensive is Located in Alaska. Please see konzenintensive.com.
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Female Purity Culture Process Group
Nine week online groups for female individuals looking to replace the harmful messages learned from religious purity cultures. Individuals are welcome to join with others in deconstructing the underlying beliefs that have resulted in insecurity, mistrust of pleasure, and sexual ...
Hosted by Lauryn Estrada
LPC Intern, MA, APCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92127
Nine week online groups for female individuals looking to replace the harmful messages learned from religious purity cultures. Individuals are welcome to join with others in deconstructing the underlying beliefs that have resulted in insecurity, mistrust of pleasure, and sexual ...
Parenting Group
Group process around parenting.
Hosted by Marissa Gran
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
Group process around parenting.
Family Connections Therapy
Hosted by Cathy Himlin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92128
The Family Guidance And Therapy Center
The Family Guidance & Therapy Center is a group of caring professionals who believe treatment should be a collaboration that includes your values, the latest research and our expertise. We are committed to helping you and your family members make ...
Hosted by Janel Cullen
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92110
The Family Guidance & Therapy Center is a group of caring professionals who believe treatment should be a collaboration that includes your values, the latest research and our expertise. We are committed to helping you and your family members make ...
Pregnancy Loss
Join an ongoing, 1 a week, psychotherapy group for any type of pregnancy loss for couples and/or women only. The group will focus on grieving the loss, and exploring and healing the impact on your self and relationships. You will ...
Hosted by Azmaira H Maker
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92130
Join an ongoing, 1 a week, psychotherapy group for any type of pregnancy loss for couples and/or women only. The group will focus on grieving the loss, and exploring and healing the impact on your self and relationships. You will ...
Modern Men’s Group
Modern men navigate challenges in work, relationships, and parenting largely in solitude which may increase stress and isolation. This group provides a safe and collaborative environment where members provide support to one another and hold each other accountable for making ...
Hosted by Therapy Changes
Psychologist, PhD, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
Modern men navigate challenges in work, relationships, and parenting largely in solitude which may increase stress and isolation. This group provides a safe and collaborative environment where members provide support to one another and hold each other accountable for making ...
Applied DBT Clinicians
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a research-based empirically validated protocol developed by Marsha M. Linehan, Ph.D. at the University of Washington, in Seattle. The treatment was developed for people with Borderline Personality Disorder. It has now been validated for a ...
Hosted by Applied DBT Clinicians
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92120
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a research-based empirically validated protocol developed by Marsha M. Linehan, Ph.D. at the University of Washington, in Seattle. The treatment was developed for people with Borderline Personality Disorder. It has now been validated for a ...
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 ...
Focus Group for Sex Addiction
This is a dynamic and interactive group sharing process led by a professional.
Hosted by Darryl K Moore
Psychologist, PhD, CSAT, CMAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
This is a dynamic and interactive group sharing process led by a professional.
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 ...
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. ...
Get Mental Podcast
GET MENTAL Podcast @ Apple, Anchor & Spotify and anywhere you listen to your podcast. Cecille Ahrens, LCSW covers a range of mental health topics, big and small, with the goal of raising mental health awareness and de-stigmatizing mental health ...
Hosted by Transcend Therapy, Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEAP
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92116
GET MENTAL Podcast @ Apple, Anchor & Spotify and anywhere you listen to your podcast. Cecille Ahrens, LCSW covers a range of mental health topics, big and small, with the goal of raising mental health awareness and de-stigmatizing mental health ...
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 ...
Peak Health Services, APC
Hosted by Nicholas Donat
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
Eating Disorder Group
Eating Disorder Group addresses issues with Anorexia, Bulimia, Bulimarexia, Exercise Addiction. We look for issues creating these disorders, rituals and ways to stop. Focus is on how to live a healthy, balanced life. Join the group and gain knowledge by ...
Hosted by Susan K Ward
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92121
Eating Disorder Group addresses issues with Anorexia, Bulimia, Bulimarexia, Exercise Addiction. We look for issues creating these disorders, rituals and ways to stop. Focus is on how to live a healthy, balanced life. Join the group and gain knowledge by ...
LEO/Police Officer Support Group
This is a place LEOs come together and normalize their unique experiences. The job of an officer is extremely demanding. Officers deserve the support to maintain their mental health. Mental health related issues are the number one reason that officers ...
Hosted by Matthew Paul Paez
Pre-Licensed Professional, ASW
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92123
This is a place LEOs come together and normalize their unique experiences. The job of an officer is extremely demanding. Officers deserve the support to maintain their mental health. Mental health related issues are the number one reason that officers ...
Men's group
Hosted by Rafael Cortina
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, MBA
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92122
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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.