Support Groups in San Diego, CA
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 ...
Hillcrest Wellness Center
Home to an exceptional group of independent wellness service providers offering counseling, life coaching, massage therapy, acupuncture, Chinese medicine, energy work, aromatherapy and more!
Hosted by Samuel A. Newman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92103
Home to an exceptional group of independent wellness service providers offering counseling, life coaching, massage therapy, acupuncture, Chinese medicine, energy work, aromatherapy and more!
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 ...
Psychology 360
Psychology 360 is a private psychology practice specializing in psychological and psychoeducational evaluations. The team at Psychology 3360 offers dependable support and guidance throughout the entire evaluation process. Dr. Donica Dohrenwend is the owner of the practice and has more ...
Hosted by Donica Dohrenwend
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92121
Psychology 360 is a private psychology practice specializing in psychological and psychoeducational evaluations. The team at Psychology 3360 offers dependable support and guidance throughout the entire evaluation process. Dr. Donica Dohrenwend is the owner of the practice and has more ...
Rizwan Khan PA-C
Rizwan Khan, PA-C, is a licensed Psychiatric Physician's Assistant practicing under the direction of Dr. Bruce Hubbard. He has been a physician's assistant since 2009, and has specialized in psychiatry for the past ten years since graduating from the University ...
Hosted by Bruce Hubbard M.D.
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
Rizwan Khan, PA-C, is a licensed Psychiatric Physician's Assistant practicing under the direction of Dr. Bruce Hubbard. He has been a physician's assistant since 2009, and has specialized in psychiatry for the past ten years since graduating from the University ...
Transcendelic Retreats
Transcendelic’s mission is transcendence through psychedelic experiences. We host a variety of holistic wellness retreats utilizing ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. Ketamine is a legal psychedelic medicine that pairs well with psychotherapy in conjunction with a safe and compassionate space and time for ...
Hosted by Amy Milroy
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92117
Transcendelic’s mission is transcendence through psychedelic experiences. We host a variety of holistic wellness retreats utilizing ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. Ketamine is a legal psychedelic medicine that pairs well with psychotherapy in conjunction with a safe and compassionate space and time for ...
Black College Student Virtual Wellness Circle
Our virtual wellness circle is an intentional, safe, and supportive space for Black College Students across the country to engage and build community with others as students of color pursuing a college degree.
Hosted by Alissa Young
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92101
Our virtual wellness circle is an intentional, safe, and supportive space for Black College Students across the country to engage and build community with others as students of color pursuing a college degree.
Heroes Within: A Geek Community Educational Group
Heroes Within: A Geek Community Educational Group is open for registration! Open to adults ages 18-24. This six-week group runs from June 30th to August 4th will be held via Zoom and is open to those in California. Weekly topics ...
Hosted by Jamila Mahfudh
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92103
Heroes Within: A Geek Community Educational Group is open for registration! Open to adults ages 18-24. This six-week group runs from June 30th to August 4th will be held via Zoom and is open to those in California. Weekly topics ...
A Space To Rest: Support Group for BIPOC
This is a closed space for folks who are Black, Indigenous, and/or a person of color. This group meets once a week, and is intended to hold space for us to be in community with each other, address our needs, ...
Hosted by Mindy Le Tran
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92116
This is a closed space for folks who are Black, Indigenous, and/or a person of color. This group meets once a week, and is intended to hold space for us to be in community with each other, address our needs, ...
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.
Mindfulness Process Group with Dr. John Rettger
All of the members are males who are interested in working on some type of issue such as depression, anxiety, stress, relationship concerns, social isolation – and who want to get support as they do so. During group meetings, members ...
Hosted by John P Rettger
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92121
All of the members are males who are interested in working on some type of issue such as depression, anxiety, stress, relationship concerns, social isolation – and who want to get support as they do so. During group meetings, members ...
Holistic Women's Group
This virtual/in person hybrid group is for women looking to build community and foster a deep connection with self and others. As a collective, we will practice mindfulness based techniques, process feelings, experience creative ways to cope with life’s challenges, ...
Hosted by Nora Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
This virtual/in person hybrid group is for women looking to build community and foster a deep connection with self and others. As a collective, we will practice mindfulness based techniques, process feelings, experience creative ways to cope with life’s challenges, ...
LiT Choices: Counseling group with Coaching
Groups are microsystems that mimic our societal view. We are empowered to become self-aware, counter negative thoughts, grow, hold firm to our values and/or accept life. Come gain skills to make choices that literally work for You! VIRTUAL Mon or ...
Hosted by Latrese Thompson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC, CRC
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92105
Groups are microsystems that mimic our societal view. We are empowered to become self-aware, counter negative thoughts, grow, hold firm to our values and/or accept life. Come gain skills to make choices that literally work for You! VIRTUAL Mon or ...
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 ...
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 ...
Eating in Community (Meal Support Process Group)
This group is for anyone in CA, age 18 and older that is seeking a safe space to eat a meal and build community. In this group, we will encourage and model neutral eating patterns, normalize eating with and around ...
Hosted by Sarah Fraser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92127
This group is for anyone in CA, age 18 and older that is seeking a safe space to eat a meal and build community. In this group, we will encourage and model neutral eating patterns, normalize eating with and around ...
Life Management Skills
This group is designed for individuals to be able to help each other cope with their life challenges. I use my three pronged approach to self care to coach the group to use self care to help them manage life's ...
Hosted by Martha S Webb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
This group is designed for individuals to be able to help each other cope with their life challenges. I use my three pronged approach to self care to coach the group to use self care to help them manage life's ...
Parenting Group
Hosted by Rebecca Gill
Counselor, PhD, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
Men's Process Group - Every other Thursday
Our men's process groups serve as a kind of "social laboratory" in which 6-8 members try out new behaviors and gain insights about themselves interpersonally so that they can use those skills and competencies in relationships outside of group. Most ...
Hosted by Hudson Jones
Psychological Associate, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92121
Our men's process groups serve as a kind of "social laboratory" in which 6-8 members try out new behaviors and gain insights about themselves interpersonally so that they can use those skills and competencies in relationships outside of group. Most ...
Single Women's Empowerment Group
It’s a new decade. The perfect time to create the life we WANT, attract the relationships we DESERVE and become the BEST version of ourselves. Join a fantastic group of single women who are share common goals, feelings and experiences. ...
Hosted by UpThink Personal Solutions
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92121
It’s a new decade. The perfect time to create the life we WANT, attract the relationships we DESERVE and become the BEST version of ourselves. Join a fantastic group of single women who are share common goals, feelings and experiences. ...
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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.