Therapist Peer Support
Mutual peer support for therapists. This is not for consultations. The idea is to create a nonjudgmental space for therapists to seek and find support for the unique emotional challenges we face. Professionals often find they cannot freely express or ...
Hosted by Laura Calnan
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Studio City, CA 91604
Mutual peer support for therapists. This is not for consultations. The idea is to create a nonjudgmental space for therapists to seek and find support for the unique emotional challenges we face. Professionals often find they cannot freely express or ...
Tiny Steps Developmental Services
Tiny Steps Developmental Services offers psychotherapy, psychological testing and ABA therapy for children and adults. We are contracted with several insurance companies and will work to gain single case agreements with insurance companies that we don't have contracts with if ...
Hosted by Tiny Steps Developmental Services
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Studio City, CA 91604
Tiny Steps Developmental Services offers psychotherapy, psychological testing and ABA therapy for children and adults. We are contracted with several insurance companies and will work to gain single case agreements with insurance companies that we don't have contracts with if ...
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Therapist Peer Support
Mutual peer support for therapists. This is not for consultations. The idea is to create a nonjudgmental space for therapists to seek and find support for the unique emotional challenges we face. Professionals often find they cannot freely express or ...
Hosted by Laura Calnan
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Studio City, CA 91604
Mutual peer support for therapists. This is not for consultations. The idea is to create a nonjudgmental space for therapists to seek and find support for the unique emotional challenges we face. Professionals often find they cannot freely express or ...
Relationships, Anxiety and Depression Group
You don't have to deal with the symptoms of depression, anxiety, loneliness, low self-esteem and relationship problems alone. Group therapy provides an ideal environment to heal and grow. Most symptoms are affected by the relationships in your life. Understanding yourself ...
Hosted by Rena Pollak
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Encino, CA 91436
You don't have to deal with the symptoms of depression, anxiety, loneliness, low self-esteem and relationship problems alone. Group therapy provides an ideal environment to heal and grow. Most symptoms are affected by the relationships in your life. Understanding yourself ...
Finding Guidance Behavioral Services
Welcome to our practice. We are a group practice of several licensed therapists. We provide individual, family, and couples therapy to children, adolescents, adult and the elderly. We have Spanish speaking staff and therapists. We offer evening and weekend appointments. ...
Hosted by Finding Guidance Behavioral Services
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mission Hills, CA 91345
Welcome to our practice. We are a group practice of several licensed therapists. We provide individual, family, and couples therapy to children, adolescents, adult and the elderly. We have Spanish speaking staff and therapists. We offer evening and weekend appointments. ...
Women's Self-Compassion + Happiness Group (Online)
Are you a woman whose heart has been wounded after a lifetime of putting other peoples' needs & wants above your own? Do you find it hard to honor yourself & do what you really want? Have you been hurt ...
Hosted by Sheenie Ambardar MD, Concierge Psychiatrist
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Are you a woman whose heart has been wounded after a lifetime of putting other peoples' needs & wants above your own? Do you find it hard to honor yourself & do what you really want? Have you been hurt ...
Evening IOP Night Track Program
A busy work, school, or family life shouldn’t be an impediment to recovery. With our Evening Intensive Outpatient Program, anyone can engage in recovery. These programs aim to help people who are recovering from substance use disorders develop new coping ...
Hosted by NuView Treatment Center - Los Angeles Drug Rehab
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90034
A busy work, school, or family life shouldn’t be an impediment to recovery. With our Evening Intensive Outpatient Program, anyone can engage in recovery. These programs aim to help people who are recovering from substance use disorders develop new coping ...
Teen discussion group
Teen discussion and support group
Discussion groups will provide a safe and supportive environment for teens where they can communicate constructively and learn to anticipate problems and find support for problem-solving. The group will also imporve self esteem and participants will ...
Hosted by Sarah S Omid
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Teen discussion and support group
Discussion groups will provide a safe and supportive environment for teens where they can communicate constructively and learn to anticipate problems and find support for problem-solving. The group will also imporve self esteem and participants will ...
Mindfulness Group for Anxiety, Depression, Stress
Do you suffer from stress, overthinking, depression, and anxious or worrisome thoughts? Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to the present moment without judgment. Immerse yourself in the proven "Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)" group over eight dynamic weeks. This ...
Hosted by Cathy Trenary
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
Do you suffer from stress, overthinking, depression, and anxious or worrisome thoughts? Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to the present moment without judgment. Immerse yourself in the proven "Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)" group over eight dynamic weeks. This ...
Postpartum Support Group
The purpose of this Postpartum Support Group is to provide a place for Moms to get some emotional support and helpful skills to combat the symptoms of postpartum depression and anxiety.
Hosted by Stacey Lurie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90049
The purpose of this Postpartum Support Group is to provide a place for Moms to get some emotional support and helpful skills to combat the symptoms of postpartum depression and anxiety.
Collective Mental Health
Mental health services center for teens and adults. Providing individual, group, and family therapy.
Hosted by Sylvanna M. Vargas
Psychologist, PhD, MPH
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
Mental health services center for teens and adults. Providing individual, group, and family therapy.
Adult DBT Skills Group
We offer multiple weekly DBT Skills Groups that meet at a variety of different times throughout the week. These groups meet criteria for adherent DBT therapy. All participants need to be enrolled in individual weekly therapy (even if outside our ...
Hosted by San Fernando Valley DBT
Treatment Center, LCSW, MSPH
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
We offer multiple weekly DBT Skills Groups that meet at a variety of different times throughout the week. These groups meet criteria for adherent DBT therapy. All participants need to be enrolled in individual weekly therapy (even if outside our ...
Bixby Mental Health
Welcome to Bixby Mental Health. Whether you're a teen navigating the complexities of adolescence, or an adult facing life's challenges, our passionate team will help you achieve a more positive life. Our approach centers around the profound impact of the ...
Hosted by Valerie Schiro
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90048
Welcome to Bixby Mental Health. Whether you're a teen navigating the complexities of adolescence, or an adult facing life's challenges, our passionate team will help you achieve a more positive life. Our approach centers around the profound impact of the ...
Process Group
While people seek psychotherapy for many different reasons, all have some problems in establishing and maintaining close and gratifying relationships with others. Often they have wished that they understood relationships better and wished that they could be really honest about ...
Hosted by Brad Gilmore
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90048
While people seek psychotherapy for many different reasons, all have some problems in establishing and maintaining close and gratifying relationships with others. Often they have wished that they understood relationships better and wished that they could be really honest about ...
Grief Support Group
It's important to talk about your loved one, honor your emotions and recognize the various stages of mourning. With loss also comes changes in self-identity and the role a person plays in life. This group is a safe space where ...
Hosted by Cathy Trenary
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Van Nuys, CA 91405
It's important to talk about your loved one, honor your emotions and recognize the various stages of mourning. With loss also comes changes in self-identity and the role a person plays in life. This group is a safe space where ...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Los Angeles
Our accomplished team comprises doctoral-level psychologists who excel in evidence-based cognitive therapy. Renowned authorities in the field, some are esteemed psychology faculty at leading graduate programs and post-graduate training institutions. Our primary focus is in cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), a ...
Hosted by Dr. Albert Bonfil
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
Our accomplished team comprises doctoral-level psychologists who excel in evidence-based cognitive therapy. Renowned authorities in the field, some are esteemed psychology faculty at leading graduate programs and post-graduate training institutions. Our primary focus is in cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), a ...
You Can't Stop The Waves But You Can Learn To Surf
This is an ongoing weekly support group for people who struggle with depression and anxiety. We combine techniques from cognitive therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness to help you find the skills to ride the waves of life.
Hosted by Jesse Sandler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
This is an ongoing weekly support group for people who struggle with depression and anxiety. We combine techniques from cognitive therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness to help you find the skills to ride the waves of life.
Artist's Way Group
Hosted by Evan Dunn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90026
Grief Support Group
Group focuses on depressive symptoms pertaining to loss and grief, helping each group member develop better coping skills, while providing a safe and caring space to tell your story and remember the ones we lost.
Hosted by Hillside Wellness Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Group focuses on depressive symptoms pertaining to loss and grief, helping each group member develop better coping skills, while providing a safe and caring space to tell your story and remember the ones we lost.
I Hate Weekends
Due to their unstructured nature, weekends can be a difficult time for many people in recovery from depression, anxiety or substance abuse. The "I Hate Weekends" group is an ongoing weekly therapy group that meets on Sundays to provide the ...
Hosted by Jesse Sandler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Due to their unstructured nature, weekends can be a difficult time for many people in recovery from depression, anxiety or substance abuse. The "I Hate Weekends" group is an ongoing weekly therapy group that meets on Sundays to provide the ...
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Depression Support Groups
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.