Support Groups in Encino, CA
Understanding Your Adolescent Daughter
Do you ever wish you had a map or a guideline to follow to parent your adolescent daughter? Managing her emotions and thoughts as well as setting realistic expectations sometimes can be so overwhelming. Join a support and an educational ...
Hosted by Stella Zweben Samuel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Encino, CA 91436
Do you ever wish you had a map or a guideline to follow to parent your adolescent daughter? Managing her emotions and thoughts as well as setting realistic expectations sometimes can be so overwhelming. Join a support and an educational ...
Anxiety Management Group for Young Adults
This weekly group focuses on management of anxiety and stress in young adult (20's-30's) population. With use of psychoeducation, CBT and Mindfulness-based techniques, we explore the impact of anxiety on our daily lives, and collaborate to develop positive coping skills ...
Hosted by Julia Turetskaya
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Encino, CA 91436
This weekly group focuses on management of anxiety and stress in young adult (20's-30's) population. With use of psychoeducation, CBT and Mindfulness-based techniques, we explore the impact of anxiety on our daily lives, and collaborate to develop positive coping skills ...
Codependency; What is it and What to do About it?
A different topic will be discussed each week for the first hour. The second hour will be an opportunity to talk about and get support for your personal challenges. Each session will be 6 weeks. Please feel free to contact ...
Hosted by Denise Richman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Encino, CA 91436
A different topic will be discussed each week for the first hour. The second hour will be an opportunity to talk about and get support for your personal challenges. Each session will be 6 weeks. Please feel free to contact ...
Women's Empowerment Groups
Are you goal-oriented, successful at work, but submissive in relationships?
Are you good at doing for others, but short-change yourself?
Do you experience fear, anxiety, shame or guilt in relationships?
Do you hesitate speak up and confront important issues?
In love relationships, do you ...
Hosted by Charlyne Gelt
Psychologist, Ph, D, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Encino, CA 91436
Are you goal-oriented, successful at work, but submissive in relationships?
Are you good at doing for others, but short-change yourself?
Do you experience fear, anxiety, shame or guilt in relationships?
Do you hesitate speak up and confront important issues?
In love relationships, do you ...
Motherhood + Identity Group
There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one. Finding your version of being a mother is often a difficult process. How do you navigate being a mom, wife, working person, friend, ...
Hosted by Jaimi Brooks
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFTA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Encino, CA 91436
There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one. Finding your version of being a mother is often a difficult process. How do you navigate being a mom, wife, working person, friend, ...
Anxiety Group for Adults
Hosted by Find Your Balance Ctr For Growth & Change
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Encino, CA 91436
Foresight Mental Health
Foresight is a mental health and wellness clinic providing patients with a wide range of treatment and services related to improving mental health and lifestyle. We are a team of psychiatrists, therapists, software engineers, bioengineers, and researchers with a mission ...
Hosted by Michele Ryan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Encino, CA 91436
Foresight is a mental health and wellness clinic providing patients with a wide range of treatment and services related to improving mental health and lifestyle. We are a team of psychiatrists, therapists, software engineers, bioengineers, and researchers with a mission ...
Coming Home: Finding Peace in Our Body
Integrating Feldenkrais inspired exercises, body-centered meditation, written exploration and group discussion, participants will gain tools to maintain awareness, stability, balance and integrity unique to their body/mind.
Hosted by Julie Brams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Encino, CA 91316
Integrating Feldenkrais inspired exercises, body-centered meditation, written exploration and group discussion, participants will gain tools to maintain awareness, stability, balance and integrity unique to their body/mind.
Parenting Groups
Parenting Groups: parents can share experiences, gain insights, and learn effective strategies, fostering improved communication, enhanced parenting skills, and the development of healthier family dynamics. Parenting groups for children with special needs create a compassionate and inclusive environment where parents ...
Hosted by Debbie B. Dery
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Encino, CA 91436
Parenting Groups: parents can share experiences, gain insights, and learn effective strategies, fostering improved communication, enhanced parenting skills, and the development of healthier family dynamics. Parenting groups for children with special needs create a compassionate and inclusive environment where parents ...
DBT Skills Group
Are you tired of paying for individual therapy for your teen, in addition to separate parenting sessions that just don't seem effective anymore? In our DBT group, we meet with teens & parents for the first half of the session ...
Hosted by Amit Davé
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Encino, CA 91436
Are you tired of paying for individual therapy for your teen, in addition to separate parenting sessions that just don't seem effective anymore? In our DBT group, we meet with teens & parents for the first half of the session ...
DBTherapy/ Skills Training
I run a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy/ coping skills training group.If you find that you suffer from chronic feelings of emptiness, fear of abandonment, unstable and intense interpersonal relationships, unstable self-image, intense anger or lack of control with anger, suicidal thoughts ...
Hosted by Fiana Koshevatsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Encino, CA 91316
I run a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy/ coping skills training group.If you find that you suffer from chronic feelings of emptiness, fear of abandonment, unstable and intense interpersonal relationships, unstable self-image, intense anger or lack of control with anger, suicidal thoughts ...
social skills
social skills for kids and teens on the autistic spectrum
Hosted by Gary Michael Larkin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Encino, CA 91436
social skills for kids and teens on the autistic spectrum
DBT Skills Group
Are you tired of paying for individual therapy for your teen, in addition to separate parenting sessions that just don't seem effective anymore?In our DBT group, we meet with teens & parents for the first half of the session where ...
Hosted by Shireen Shahidi
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Encino, CA 91436
Are you tired of paying for individual therapy for your teen, in addition to separate parenting sessions that just don't seem effective anymore?In our DBT group, we meet with teens & parents for the first half of the session where ...
Addiction Recovery Group
Educate and support clients, who are in the recovery process from substance abuse. Subjects include: effective coping skills, relationship and communication skills, stress management skills based on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Hosted by Shiva Ghardashem
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Encino, CA 91316
Educate and support clients, who are in the recovery process from substance abuse. Subjects include: effective coping skills, relationship and communication skills, stress management skills based on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Support for Parents of School Aged Children
My 20+ year background in early education and child development combined with my clinical experience, has enabled me to help parents navigate the ever changing challenges of parenting. I offer weekly support groups to give parents a supportive place to ...
Hosted by Heather Totten
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Encino, CA 91436
My 20+ year background in early education and child development combined with my clinical experience, has enabled me to help parents navigate the ever changing challenges of parenting. I offer weekly support groups to give parents a supportive place to ...
Surviving A Break Up - Moving On
I am starting a group for people struggling to move on after being left. If the pain will not go away, you are not alone. Many find themselves stuck in a loop of Obsessional Thoughts where Memories plague and intrude ...
Hosted by Edward Bowz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Encino, CA 91436
I am starting a group for people struggling to move on after being left. If the pain will not go away, you are not alone. Many find themselves stuck in a loop of Obsessional Thoughts where Memories plague and intrude ...
Building Strong Relationships
This group is a six week group that is designed to: To develop relationships skills. Participants will learn communication skills, how family of origin impacts our relationships and how to create healthy and happy relationships.
Hosted by Morella Hammer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Encino, CA 91436
This group is a six week group that is designed to: To develop relationships skills. Participants will learn communication skills, how family of origin impacts our relationships and how to create healthy and happy relationships.
Multifamily Teen DBT Group-Encino
In our DBT group, we meet with teens & parents for the first half of the session where we teach mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and effective communication skills. In the second half of each session, the group splits into ...
Hosted by Curt Widhalm
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Encino, CA 91436
In our DBT group, we meet with teens & parents for the first half of the session where we teach mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and effective communication skills. In the second half of each session, the group splits into ...
Somatic, Sensorimotor Therapy
A group to help process relational neglect and trauma issues. Focus will be on Complex Post Traumatic Stress.
Hosted by Pamela Sobo
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Encino, CA 91436
A group to help process relational neglect and trauma issues. Focus will be on Complex Post Traumatic Stress.
Newly Separated and Divorcing Group - Virtually
A weekly VIRTUAL GROUP for men and women newly separated and divorcing. A place to share with others the difficulties of getting through the new reality and moving on. Must be willing to abide by the rules of the Calif. ...
Hosted by Judith Cotton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RLT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Encino, CA 91436
A weekly VIRTUAL GROUP for men and women newly separated and divorcing. A place to share with others the difficulties of getting through the new reality and moving on. Must be willing to abide by the rules of the Calif. ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Encino?
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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.