Support Groups in San Diego, CA
Individual DBT Skills Training
By arrangement with therapist.
Hosted by Donna M Chapman
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
By arrangement with therapist.
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 ...
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.
Men's Sexual Addiction Group - Phase 2
If you're dealing with Sexually compulsive behaviors and can't seem to stop, a group could be the best thing for you. I focus on utilizing the best treatment tools available and the support you need to help you move past ...
Hosted by Oasis Counseling Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
If you're dealing with Sexually compulsive behaviors and can't seem to stop, a group could be the best thing for you. I focus on utilizing the best treatment tools available and the support you need to help you move past ...
Green Waves Psychiatry Nursing Inc.
Angela Han, NP is the owner of Green Waves Psychiatry Nursing Inc. Please visit our website for further information: https://www.greenwavespsy ch.com/ and submit a request for consultation.
Hosted by Angela D Han
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92121
Angela Han, NP is the owner of Green Waves Psychiatry Nursing Inc. Please visit our website for further information: https://www.greenwavespsy ch.com/ and submit a request for consultation.
Enamory
We help people build expansive, creative, and empowering relationships so you can love without limits. We offer Couple and Relationship Therapy, Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, Relationship Coaching, and Community Workshops and Events. We are here to help people who don’t feel seen ...
Hosted by Kayla Knopp
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92109
We help people build expansive, creative, and empowering relationships so you can love without limits. We offer Couple and Relationship Therapy, Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, Relationship Coaching, and Community Workshops and Events. We are here to help people who don’t feel seen ...
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 ...
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 ...
Stress Reduction Group
Overthinking, being hard on yourself and overwhelmed by your to do’s? You’re in the right place. Discover effective tools to destress, calm the overworrying mind, and recover more rapidly from challenging situations. On-line Groups available throughout the year. Email us ...
Hosted by Salina Bambic
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92103
Overthinking, being hard on yourself and overwhelmed by your to do’s? You’re in the right place. Discover effective tools to destress, calm the overworrying mind, and recover more rapidly from challenging situations. On-line Groups available throughout the year. Email us ...
Positive Discipline (English & Korean)
Learn positive ways to deal with parenting issues with Positive Discipline (positivediscipline.com): bedtime routines, talking back, chores not done, sibling rivalry, and much more. PD presents fun way to learn 50+ tools to approach parenting in a new way and ...
Hosted by Janet Choung
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92111
Learn positive ways to deal with parenting issues with Positive Discipline (positivediscipline.com): bedtime routines, talking back, chores not done, sibling rivalry, and much more. PD presents fun way to learn 50+ tools to approach parenting in a new way and ...
Life Transitions' Group
This is a twelve week structured group with group discussion and sharing, written exercises (optional), readings, along with instruction to help individuals successfully navigate through periods of transition. This could be precipitated by divorce, marriage, a new child, career change,chronic ...
Hosted by Joseph Jeffers MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92103
This is a twelve week structured group with group discussion and sharing, written exercises (optional), readings, along with instruction to help individuals successfully navigate through periods of transition. This could be precipitated by divorce, marriage, a new child, career change,chronic ...
Infidelity Support Group - Women
A 10-week support group for women who have experienced trauma from sexual betrayal (infidelity, sexual addiction, etc.). This group will be led by Kelly Robinson, LMFT and Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT) Candidate. Betrayal trauma is often an isolating and ...
Hosted by Kelly Robinson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
A 10-week support group for women who have experienced trauma from sexual betrayal (infidelity, sexual addiction, etc.). This group will be led by Kelly Robinson, LMFT and Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT) Candidate. Betrayal trauma is often an isolating and ...
Immersion Today
Having trouble making traction in your pursuit of goals and dreams. Feeling stuck. We can help. This a radically new type of approach to self-empowerment. The group is dedicated to transforming your life by immersing the members into their passions ...
Hosted by Justin LaPilusa
Psychologist, PsyD, QME
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92101
Having trouble making traction in your pursuit of goals and dreams. Feeling stuck. We can help. This a radically new type of approach to self-empowerment. The group is dedicated to transforming your life by immersing the members into their passions ...
Mindful self-compassion classes
Hosted by Lorri A Hilbert
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92128
Social Skills Groups (Pre-K1, 2-5th, Tween, Teen)
The social groups for school-aged children are semi-structured, co-ed, activity-based, individualized, and focus on building relationships in a safe environment in which to practice newly learned skills. Each child is evaluated to determine group fit and individual need. We also ...
Hosted by Center For Educational Therapy
Counselor, MA, ETP
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
The social groups for school-aged children are semi-structured, co-ed, activity-based, individualized, and focus on building relationships in a safe environment in which to practice newly learned skills. Each child is evaluated to determine group fit and individual need. We also ...
Family Connections Therapy
Hosted by Cathy Himlin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92128
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 ...
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.
Gambling
Hosted by Yvette A Aguayo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse & Assault
These groups help men cope with their history of non-consensual sex, either sexual abuse in childhood or sexual assault in adulthood. These experiences have lifelong repercussions in emotional, psychological and interpersonal realms. The group provides participants a safe place to ...
Hosted by C. Allen Ruyle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
These groups help men cope with their history of non-consensual sex, either sexual abuse in childhood or sexual assault in adulthood. These experiences have lifelong repercussions in emotional, psychological and interpersonal realms. The group provides participants a safe place to ...
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How can I find a support group in San Diego?
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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.