Supervision and Case Consultation
When you are feeling stuck with a client or suddenly find yourself experiencing self doubt and confusion concerning your work as a psychotherapist, supervision will bring you back to excellence in treatment.
The purpose of this group is to provide ...
Hosted by Jonathan Flier
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Beverly Hills, CA 90212
When you are feeling stuck with a client or suddenly find yourself experiencing self doubt and confusion concerning your work as a psychotherapist, supervision will bring you back to excellence in treatment.
The purpose of this group is to provide ...
Women's Body Image-contact for waitlist
Is the way you feel about your body negatively impacting your relationship? Negative body image is one of the most prevalent issues contributing to sexless marriages. And sex is one of the top concerns that brings couples to counseling. This ...
Hosted by Dr. April E. House
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90068
Is the way you feel about your body negatively impacting your relationship? Negative body image is one of the most prevalent issues contributing to sexless marriages. And sex is one of the top concerns that brings couples to counseling. This ...
Women's Process Group
This is a psychodynamic process group. Group members will grow in their awareness of themselves and others as they learn to relate to each other in deeper and more meaningful ways. Issues of trust, vulnerability, anxiety, anger and grief will ...
Hosted by Sheila Traviss
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pasadena, CA 91101
This is a psychodynamic process group. Group members will grow in their awareness of themselves and others as they learn to relate to each other in deeper and more meaningful ways. Issues of trust, vulnerability, anxiety, anger and grief will ...
Women's Divorce Support Process Group
An opportunity for women who are going through the difficult transition of divorce to support one another, process thoughts, feelings and emotions, and discuss specific details of divorce in a safe place. Reserve seating: www.divorcenavigation.com /supportgroups
Hosted by Divorce Navigation
MA, CDS®
Verified Verified
Group meets in La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
An opportunity for women who are going through the difficult transition of divorce to support one another, process thoughts, feelings and emotions, and discuss specific details of divorce in a safe place. Reserve seating: www.divorcenavigation.com /supportgroups
Complex Trauma Group
The Complex Trauma/DID Group is for women who have survived extreme childhood abuse and/or adult abuse including physical/sexual abuse, neglect, emotional abuse, drug/alcohol addicted parents, rape, violent crimes, traumatic death of loved one(s), suicide and homicide, witnessing torture, kidnapping, torture ...
Hosted by Cynthia A. Henrie
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, BCETS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90065
The Complex Trauma/DID Group is for women who have survived extreme childhood abuse and/or adult abuse including physical/sexual abuse, neglect, emotional abuse, drug/alcohol addicted parents, rape, violent crimes, traumatic death of loved one(s), suicide and homicide, witnessing torture, kidnapping, torture ...
Dream Analysis Group
Hosted by Joyce King Heyraud
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, Jungian, Analyst
Verified Verified
Group meets in Culver City, CA 90232
Inpatient Client Services
BOOK STUDY * PROCESS GROUP * EDUCATION GROUP * FAMILY GROUP * STEP ONE GROUP * LIFELINE GROUP * RELAPSE PREVENTION * COPING SKILLS * SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES * VOLUNTEER TASKS * PHYSICAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES * MEDICATION
Hosted by Sanctuary Treatment Center - Alcohol & Drug Rehab
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Encino, CA 91436
BOOK STUDY * PROCESS GROUP * EDUCATION GROUP * FAMILY GROUP * STEP ONE GROUP * LIFELINE GROUP * RELAPSE PREVENTION * COPING SKILLS * SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES * VOLUNTEER TASKS * PHYSICAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES * MEDICATION
Women's relationship group
Hosted by Dina Bernat-Kunin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90035
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 ...
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 ...
Mindfulness & Meditation
This group focuses on mindfulness & meditation techniques that help reduce anxiety, create balance in your daily life, build emotional tolerance, as well as lessening reactivity to emotionally charged life events.
Hosted by Elizabeth Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pasadena, CA 91106
This group focuses on mindfulness & meditation techniques that help reduce anxiety, create balance in your daily life, build emotional tolerance, as well as lessening reactivity to emotionally charged life events.
The Afterglow
This is a support group for women dealing with postpartum depression and anxiety. It is a five week closed group where we will discuss the birth of a mother, the difference between the baby blues and post partum mood disorders, ...
Hosted by Robin Pritchard Giesen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Long Beach, CA 90807
This is a support group for women dealing with postpartum depression and anxiety. It is a five week closed group where we will discuss the birth of a mother, the difference between the baby blues and post partum mood disorders, ...
Dreaming Into Ourselves
Join this warm and relaxed small-group setting as we work with our dreams, the "living images" that reflect our loves, our conflicts, and the as-yet unknown possibilities that await us.
Dreams tell us more about the person we are, while ...
Hosted by John Porterfield
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, Jungian, Analyst
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Join this warm and relaxed small-group setting as we work with our dreams, the "living images" that reflect our loves, our conflicts, and the as-yet unknown possibilities that await us.
Dreams tell us more about the person we are, while ...
The Center For Connection
Hosted by Allie Bowne Schreiner
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pasadena, CA 91107
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 ...
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 ...
Parenting, Men's Group
Hosted by Bennett I Goldberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woodland Hills, CA 91367
APIDA Highly Sensitive Person Support Group
A compassionate space for Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) adults to share their HSP experiences, receive support, and learn skills. Group members will have a deeper understanding of their sensitivity, uncover their unique strengths, gain new tools to care ...
Hosted by Helen Garcia
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burbank, CA 91502
A compassionate space for Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) adults to share their HSP experiences, receive support, and learn skills. Group members will have a deeper understanding of their sensitivity, uncover their unique strengths, gain new tools to care ...
Women's Sexuality
The purpose of the Women's Sexuality group is to create a safe space that encourages and facilitates women learning about their bodies, exploring their boundaries, desires, and experiences. The group is designed to address issues like anatomy and physiology, reproductive ...
Hosted by Saba Harouni Lurie
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
The purpose of the Women's Sexuality group is to create a safe space that encourages and facilitates women learning about their bodies, exploring their boundaries, desires, and experiences. The group is designed to address issues like anatomy and physiology, reproductive ...
Sexual Addiction Recovery Group for Men
The hardest part of recovery is reaching out to other people for help. There are people that can understand, relate and help start you on the process of healing. Begin working with others in a safe and trusting therapeutic environment ...
Hosted by Joey Pham
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Long Beach, CA 90803
The hardest part of recovery is reaching out to other people for help. There are people that can understand, relate and help start you on the process of healing. Begin working with others in a safe and trusting therapeutic environment ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Los Angeles County?
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.