Support Groups in Los Angeles, CA
Connecting with Mindfulness
The goal of this group is to experience compassionate connections to yourself and others through the practice of mindfulness meditation as well as experiencing compassionate interpersonal- interaction.
We will also incorporate the latest findings in brain and attachment research to ...
Hosted by Oren Raz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90048
The goal of this group is to experience compassionate connections to yourself and others through the practice of mindfulness meditation as well as experiencing compassionate interpersonal- interaction.
We will also incorporate the latest findings in brain and attachment research to ...
Medical Trauma (process & psycho-education group)
This process group is designed for patients and support/care-givers of patients diagnosed with life-altering medical diagnoses. The aim is to help members better understand and manage the psychological impact of medical diagnoses of all types, lessening isolation, increasing social networks ...
Hosted by Laurie A Kaman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MBA, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90049
This process group is designed for patients and support/care-givers of patients diagnosed with life-altering medical diagnoses. The aim is to help members better understand and manage the psychological impact of medical diagnoses of all types, lessening isolation, increasing social networks ...
Skills Application
Skills application is a group which helps those who have knowledge of CBT/DBT skills learn to incorporate and apply the CBT and DBT skills in day to day life and circumstances. The group does provide refreshers on the skills and ...
Hosted by Re-discovering You
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
Skills application is a group which helps those who have knowledge of CBT/DBT skills learn to incorporate and apply the CBT and DBT skills in day to day life and circumstances. The group does provide refreshers on the skills and ...
Adult Survivors of Childhood Trauma
Hosted by Arlene Drake
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
Joy in Wellbeing
There are 8 areas of life that require special attention: Mental Outlooks, Emotional Sensitivities, Relational Considerations,Physical Stability, Educational Values, Environmental conditions, Spiritual Connections, and Financial Options. In this group a person is viewed as a collective and balanced center of ...
Hosted by Daniel D Sadigh
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90024
There are 8 areas of life that require special attention: Mental Outlooks, Emotional Sensitivities, Relational Considerations,Physical Stability, Educational Values, Environmental conditions, Spiritual Connections, and Financial Options. In this group a person is viewed as a collective and balanced center of ...
Caregivers of Brain Tumor Patients Support Group
A support group for Caregivers of Brain Tumor Patients. Every second Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm. Currently we are holding the meetings via ZOOM, please contact me for additional information.
Hosted by Jackie Dillon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, OSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90095
A support group for Caregivers of Brain Tumor Patients. Every second Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm. Currently we are holding the meetings via ZOOM, please contact me for additional information.
Parents of Adult Children Estranged
Family estrangement is a separation within the family,often involving one or more members of the family choosing to withdraw fro one another.In the last few years we have been experiencing many adult children choosing not to be close to their ...
Hosted by Carmen Mercado
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFTI
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
Family estrangement is a separation within the family,often involving one or more members of the family choosing to withdraw fro one another.In the last few years we have been experiencing many adult children choosing not to be close to their ...
Motherhood Group
Using Jungian analyst Lisa Marchiano's book Motherhood, we delve deeply into the initiatory experience of motherhood, applying archetypal myths and fairy-tales to our own contemporary lives, sparking creativity, and building community. The group is online at this time.
Hosted by Hanne Steen
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90039
Using Jungian analyst Lisa Marchiano's book Motherhood, we delve deeply into the initiatory experience of motherhood, applying archetypal myths and fairy-tales to our own contemporary lives, sparking creativity, and building community. The group is online at this time.
Group Therapy
We offer the following groups which are facilitated by marriage and family therapist associates/trainees: Men's Support Group, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Anxiety and Depression, 10 Steps to Self Esteem, Reclaim Your Life (Artist Way) group, Finding Your Way group, ...
Hosted by Airport Marina Counseling Service
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90045
We offer the following groups which are facilitated by marriage and family therapist associates/trainees: Men's Support Group, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Anxiety and Depression, 10 Steps to Self Esteem, Reclaim Your Life (Artist Way) group, Finding Your Way group, ...
Grief Group - LGBTQ+ Affirmative
LGBTQ+ Grief Group for individuals who have lost a loved one in the past 1-2 years. These are closed groups formed where individuals create a safe space together and process grief, held together by a therapist facilitator. Maximum is 10 ...
Hosted by Danielle G. Sheppard
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, CSEP, BC-TMH, JCTC, JCDC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90034
LGBTQ+ Grief Group for individuals who have lost a loved one in the past 1-2 years. These are closed groups formed where individuals create a safe space together and process grief, held together by a therapist facilitator. Maximum is 10 ...
Anger Management Group
12 weeks Program, CBT, Holist Medicine and Mindfulness Techniches. Groups in English and Portuguese.
Hosted by Sandra Ferreira
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, MS, LMHC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90006
12 weeks Program, CBT, Holist Medicine and Mindfulness Techniches. Groups in English and Portuguese.
COVID-19 Grief and Loss Support Group
Virtual Support group to process the ongoing pandemic. Group will explore themes of grief, loss, trauma, and abandonment. Many individuals feel neglected and discarded by the current systems that are insisting on "returning back to normal," and this group aims ...
Hosted by Mia Ray
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90034
Virtual Support group to process the ongoing pandemic. Group will explore themes of grief, loss, trauma, and abandonment. Many individuals feel neglected and discarded by the current systems that are insisting on "returning back to normal," and this group aims ...
Life After Birth® Postpartum Support Circle
A weekly virtual gathering for new moms to connect and process their initiation into motherhood.
Hosted by Molly Nourmand Of Life After Birth®
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90049
A weekly virtual gathering for new moms to connect and process their initiation into motherhood.
People with Parkinson's Disease Support Group
This group is safe place for people with Parkinson's disease to provide resources, share experiences and teach practical coping skills. This AMAZING support group is offered WEEKLY on ZOOM. This group is led by two clinical psychologists, Dana Lieberman, PsyD ...
Hosted by Kelsey Holiday
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90049
This group is safe place for people with Parkinson's disease to provide resources, share experiences and teach practical coping skills. This AMAZING support group is offered WEEKLY on ZOOM. This group is led by two clinical psychologists, Dana Lieberman, PsyD ...
Yoga Nidra monthly guided meditation,local studios
2 hour Workshops combining gentle yoga, journaling and guided meditation while lying down on supported mats, bolsters, blocks, in local yoga studios or the office. Different locations each month. Check SC NAMETH PSYCHOTHERAPY AND YOGA NIDRA on Facebook for updates.
Hosted by S C (Stacy-Colleen) Nameth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, EMDR, SEP, RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90041
2 hour Workshops combining gentle yoga, journaling and guided meditation while lying down on supported mats, bolsters, blocks, in local yoga studios or the office. Different locations each month. Check SC NAMETH PSYCHOTHERAPY AND YOGA NIDRA on Facebook for updates.
Spiritual Deepening through Journaling
We will meet twice a month on Saturdays from 4-6 p.m. for groups of five sessions. Please contact me to apply for the next session. We are currently meeting on Zoom.
Hosted by Dr. Afton Blake
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90065
We will meet twice a month on Saturdays from 4-6 p.m. for groups of five sessions. Please contact me to apply for the next session. We are currently meeting on Zoom.
Sound Baths in Los Angeles
I offer monthly community sound baths around LA. Join me for a transformative journey of mind, body and spirit through the immersive sounds and high vibes of crystal bowls and other sacred healing instruments. Each session offers a unique opportunity ...
Hosted by Jordan Wolan Hypnosis
CHT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90016
I offer monthly community sound baths around LA. Join me for a transformative journey of mind, body and spirit through the immersive sounds and high vibes of crystal bowls and other sacred healing instruments. Each session offers a unique opportunity ...
Act on Anxiety
A therapy group for adults affected by anxiety, panic attacks, and chronic worry using the concepts of the mindfulness-based, Acceptance Commitment Therapy. We will work together in a supportive and safe space where you can experience peace and empowerment in ...
Hosted by Suzette Vaughan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90004
A therapy group for adults affected by anxiety, panic attacks, and chronic worry using the concepts of the mindfulness-based, Acceptance Commitment Therapy. We will work together in a supportive and safe space where you can experience peace and empowerment in ...
Is there a right way to worry?
This is a FREE webinar in support of emotional wellbeing during COVID-19 ? First and Third Thursdays 1:00 PM PST Most of us are familiar with worry and grief. But what happens when we add shelter-in-place, job loss, and economic ...
Hosted by Eka S. Childs
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90048
This is a FREE webinar in support of emotional wellbeing during COVID-19 ? First and Third Thursdays 1:00 PM PST Most of us are familiar with worry and grief. But what happens when we add shelter-in-place, job loss, and economic ...
Los Angeles Existential Therapists
Welcome to the Los Angeles Existential Therapists Group, where we delve into the depths of human existence to navigate life's uncertainties and meaning. Rooted in the rich tradition of existential philosophy and therapy, our group provides a supportive space for ...
Hosted by Jeremy Fain
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90014
Welcome to the Los Angeles Existential Therapists Group, where we delve into the depths of human existence to navigate life's uncertainties and meaning. Rooted in the rich tradition of existential philosophy and therapy, our group provides a supportive space for ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Los Angeles?
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.