Teen Group: Managing Big Emotions
8-week group. Starts 3/7. 14-18 year olds. This group provides teens with a safe space amongst peers to process big emotions and learn tools for healthy emotional regulation. Great for those experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, low tolerance for distress, or ...
Hosted by Animating Principle's Workshop
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Glendale, CA 91208
8-week group. Starts 3/7. 14-18 year olds. This group provides teens with a safe space amongst peers to process big emotions and learn tools for healthy emotional regulation. Great for those experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, low tolerance for distress, or ...
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. ...
DBT Skills
Our practice offers a weekly DBT Skills group focused on helping individuals better manage their mood, change their behavior, and have healthier relationships. Across the 16 weeks, individuals will learn 16 different skills in four areas: Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion ...
Hosted by Alejandra Arce
Registered Psychological Associate, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
Our practice offers a weekly DBT Skills group focused on helping individuals better manage their mood, change their behavior, and have healthier relationships. Across the 16 weeks, individuals will learn 16 different skills in four areas: Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion ...
Wellness in Illness (for Patients and Caregivers)
Hosted by Audra Potz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
LA State of Grace Group
The LA men’s sexual addiction group provides a safe, confidential, and shame-free environment for men to share their struggles – and successes – with other men going through similar difficulties. Members will learn accountability to self and others, gain support ...
Hosted by Kevin James Simms
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC-II, ICADC, CSAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
The LA men’s sexual addiction group provides a safe, confidential, and shame-free environment for men to share their struggles – and successes – with other men going through similar difficulties. Members will learn accountability to self and others, gain support ...
Men's Sex Addiction Process / Relationship Repair
Facilitated by my colleagues, Novus clinical Director, Duane Osterlind, LMFT, and Mateo Leonardo, AMFT, many of my clients benefit from the supplemental support offered in this therapist led men's group which is focused on processing sex addiction struggles and compulsive ...
Hosted by Krystal Faust
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, ASAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Long Beach, CA 90803
Facilitated by my colleagues, Novus clinical Director, Duane Osterlind, LMFT, and Mateo Leonardo, AMFT, many of my clients benefit from the supplemental support offered in this therapist led men's group which is focused on processing sex addiction struggles and compulsive ...
Healthcare Professionals Group
These PHP-type groups are for doctoral level licensed healthcare professionals, residents, and medical students. Support and professional monitoring services may be included.
Hosted by Tracy R Zemansky
Psychologist, PhD, CSAT-S, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90405
These PHP-type groups are for doctoral level licensed healthcare professionals, residents, and medical students. Support and professional monitoring services may be included.
Virtual Divorce/Separation Support Group
This is an on-going process group for both men/women, who are separated from their partners. It's a safe and non-judgmental place for people to process their feelings, provide and receive support, and learn coping skills and self-care strategies for recovering ...
Hosted by Liz Wee, Couples, Sex, Art & Hypnotherapist, PATP
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CST, ATR, PATP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Long Beach, CA 90807
This is an on-going process group for both men/women, who are separated from their partners. It's a safe and non-judgmental place for people to process their feelings, provide and receive support, and learn coping skills and self-care strategies for recovering ...
Childless-Not-By-Choice (process group)
You have come to recognize that you are not going to have the child you had envisioned in your dreams. Now what? Accepting and grieving this loss is unique. Its magnitude is typically misunderstood, invisible, or minimized. You are left ...
You have come to recognize that you are not going to have the child you had envisioned in your dreams. Now what? Accepting and grieving this loss is unique. Its magnitude is typically misunderstood, invisible, or minimized. You are left ...
Adolescent Creative Therapy Group
The Adolescent Creative Therapy Group is a 4 week program for kids aged 10-12 that provides a supportive environment for participants to practice mindfulness skills and coping strategies through creative expression and hands-on art projects. This program will provide a ...
Hosted by Katelyn E Fike
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90065
The Adolescent Creative Therapy Group is a 4 week program for kids aged 10-12 that provides a supportive environment for participants to practice mindfulness skills and coping strategies through creative expression and hands-on art projects. This program will provide a ...
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 ...
Healthy Relationships For Women
Relationships are hard work! This group helps women who are feeling unheard & frustrated in their relationship by teaching them how to express their needs effectively, understand the barriers to connection in their relationship, develop repair strategies for conflicts, & ...
Hosted by Savanna Petruccelli
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Torrance, CA 90505
Relationships are hard work! This group helps women who are feeling unheard & frustrated in their relationship by teaching them how to express their needs effectively, understand the barriers to connection in their relationship, develop repair strategies for conflicts, & ...
HSP 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 Samana Budhathoki
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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 ...
Beginning Again
Beginning Again offers a welcoming and healing atmosphere for those experiencing separation and divorce. This group is designed for indivuduals,(this is not couples therapy) and is held the first and third Tuesdays of each month. The group meets in the ...
Hosted by Lorraine Watkins
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Beginning Again offers a welcoming and healing atmosphere for those experiencing separation and divorce. This group is designed for indivuduals,(this is not couples therapy) and is held the first and third Tuesdays of each month. The group meets in the ...
Estrangement from Children
This group is a support group for those dealing with the unwanted estrangement from their teen or adult children. This group uses the techniques and format from Dr. Joshua Coleman in the Berkeley area. Estrangement from children can be devastating ...
Hosted by Terri Barach
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Beverly Hills, CA 90210
This group is a support group for those dealing with the unwanted estrangement from their teen or adult children. This group uses the techniques and format from Dr. Joshua Coleman in the Berkeley area. Estrangement from children can be devastating ...
Supportive Group Therapy for couples
Hosted by Windows of Hope Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Long Beach, CA 90802
TBD
Hosted by Kim T Nguyen Pierce
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Redondo Beach, CA 90278
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 ...
TRANS Support and Empowerment Workshop
Trans* community and allies welcome. Receive social and emotional support from facilitator and peers. Find support with navigating legal documents i.e.name change. Support with navigating medical and insurance. A Space to be heard, seen, and understood.
Hosted by The Pink Moon Healing Collective
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90026
Trans* community and allies welcome. Receive social and emotional support from facilitator and peers. Find support with navigating legal documents i.e.name change. Support with navigating medical and insurance. A Space to be heard, seen, and understood.
High School Girls Process Group (in-person)
Ongoing process group for girls in grades 9-12 in Hermosa Beach! Goals include: build connections, learn coping skills, increase self-esteem, process life changes, explore identity. Facilitated by Michelle Parker, ASW - mparkertherapy@gmail.com.
Hosted by Michelle Parker
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ACSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Ongoing process group for girls in grades 9-12 in Hermosa Beach! Goals include: build connections, learn coping skills, increase self-esteem, process life changes, explore identity. Facilitated by Michelle Parker, ASW - mparkertherapy@gmail.com.
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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.