Creative Coping for Children 7-10
Creative Coping is an exciting and innovative group therapy program that promotes healing through the arts. Each week children participate in a variety of artistic mediums (e.g. clay, painting, drawing, collage etc.) with a therapist and art facilitator. Psycho-education and ...
Hosted by Tara Boucher
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Studio City, CA 91604
Creative Coping is an exciting and innovative group therapy program that promotes healing through the arts. Each week children participate in a variety of artistic mediums (e.g. clay, painting, drawing, collage etc.) with a therapist and art facilitator. Psycho-education and ...
Embrace Your Queer Larger-Bodied Self
Our therapeutic support group offers a safe and affirming space for queer individuals with larger bodies to share experiences, find community, and celebrate identity. With a blend of psychoeducation, somatics, and queer joy, our sessions empower you to navigate challenges, ...
Hosted by Devan Haddad
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, APCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90012
Our therapeutic support group offers a safe and affirming space for queer individuals with larger bodies to share experiences, find community, and celebrate identity. With a blend of psychoeducation, somatics, and queer joy, our sessions empower you to navigate challenges, ...
Coping with the Personality Disordered
The group ranges from 4 to 7 members and encourages self care and understanding of the difficult relationship struggles that occur when a family member has a Personality Disorder. This group is also open to people who have a Personality ...
Hosted by Nicoli Tucker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Northridge, CA 91324
The group ranges from 4 to 7 members and encourages self care and understanding of the difficult relationship struggles that occur when a family member has a Personality Disorder. This group is also open to people who have a Personality ...
Transcendence: Trans Adult Process Group
This therapy group focuses on creating more fulfilling relationships and more empowered lives through connecting deeply, being seen, and healing together. We use a talking circle format (like passing a microphone, so one person talks at a time) to create ...
Hosted by Lou Bigelow
Registered Psychological Associate
Verified Verified
Group meets in Studio City, CA 91604
This therapy group focuses on creating more fulfilling relationships and more empowered lives through connecting deeply, being seen, and healing together. We use a talking circle format (like passing a microphone, so one person talks at a time) to create ...
Virtual Chronic Illness Support Group
Whether you’ve just been diagnosed or you’ve been dealing with chronic illness for years, this group is for you. This group is designed to be a space where you can connect with others living with chronic health conditions to feel ...
Hosted by Allyson Byers
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90046
Whether you’ve just been diagnosed or you’ve been dealing with chronic illness for years, this group is for you. This group is designed to be a space where you can connect with others living with chronic health conditions to feel ...
Alumni Social Group
We offer a weekly social group for our alimni free of charge so they can stay connected with the community as well as their treatment team.
Hosted by Cari Coulam
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
We offer a weekly social group for our alimni free of charge so they can stay connected with the community as well as their treatment team.
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.
Creativity and Connection
Join others to explore insights and barriers to personal and professional creativity. Enhance intimate relationships and cultivate working collaborations. Develop new strategies to enhance the quality of your interpersonal life -- and begin to feel better.
Hosted by Lori Karny LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Join others to explore insights and barriers to personal and professional creativity. Enhance intimate relationships and cultivate working collaborations. Develop new strategies to enhance the quality of your interpersonal life -- and begin to feel better.
Childhood Trauma Processing Group
Childhood trauma is defined as an event or events experienced by a child that is emotionally painful, frightening, or distressful, which can often lead to lasting mental and physical effects. Symptoms of childhood trauma in adults can include but are ...
Childhood trauma is defined as an event or events experienced by a child that is emotionally painful, frightening, or distressful, which can often lead to lasting mental and physical effects. Symptoms of childhood trauma in adults can include but are ...
12-Step AA & Alanon For individuals & family
This 12-week, 60 minute group uses the 12-Steps, Somatic Skills, psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral techniques to nurture those living with the affects of a loved one's addiction and those dealing with adictions.
Hosted by Melody Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR-II, TRM-II, BSP, NAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
This 12-week, 60 minute group uses the 12-Steps, Somatic Skills, psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral techniques to nurture those living with the affects of a loved one's addiction and those dealing with adictions.
"Sex Addiction" Sexual Misbehavior Expert
www.sexuallycompulsive.co m Proudly not "sex therapist", "coach" or generalist, a Sexual Misbehavior Specialist, High level expert with greater insights to help you stop creating consequences, a Psychotherapist, Consultant, Trainer, Certified Speciality Highly Trained with 40,000 hours of therapy provided. Higher ...
Hosted by Sex Addiction Sexual Misbehavior Infidelity Expert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SOTS , JSOC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90028
www.sexuallycompulsive.co m Proudly not "sex therapist", "coach" or generalist, a Sexual Misbehavior Specialist, High level expert with greater insights to help you stop creating consequences, a Psychotherapist, Consultant, Trainer, Certified Speciality Highly Trained with 40,000 hours of therapy provided. Higher ...
Depth in Process
Depth in Process is a group for those who want to go deeper, for individuals who find traditional therapy gone stale. With Depth Psychological Ideas in process, we find deeper meaning and open up to a greater sense of self. ...
Hosted by Kevin J Woolums
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PhD Can
Verified Verified
Group meets in Long Beach, CA 90814
Depth in Process is a group for those who want to go deeper, for individuals who find traditional therapy gone stale. With Depth Psychological Ideas in process, we find deeper meaning and open up to a greater sense of self. ...
CalPsychiatry
CalPsychiatry is a group of informed, empathetic and team-oriented psychiatrists. We have specialties in treatment of mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder), anxiety disorders (including OCD), ADHD, addiction and women's mental health. We have practices in Echo Park, Pasadena, Santa Monica, ...
Hosted by Agnes Kwon Simone
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90401
CalPsychiatry is a group of informed, empathetic and team-oriented psychiatrists. We have specialties in treatment of mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder), anxiety disorders (including OCD), ADHD, addiction and women's mental health. We have practices in Echo Park, Pasadena, Santa Monica, ...
GOALS Social Skills Group
GOALS stands for Growth Opportunities for Achieving Life Success.
The GOALS Group is a social skills program targeted at children between the ages of 5 and 13. It is an experiential therapy group built upon the idea that children learn social ...
GOALS stands for Growth Opportunities for Achieving Life Success.
The GOALS Group is a social skills program targeted at children between the ages of 5 and 13. It is an experiential therapy group built upon the idea that children learn social ...
Addiction Treatment Groups
Three hour day and evening adult groups for addiction recovery.
Hosted by Twin Town Treatment Centers-West Hollywood
Treatment Center, CEO
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Hollywood, CA 90046
Three hour day and evening adult groups for addiction recovery.
AKPS Adelwale/Kao Psychological Services
Dr. Adewale and Dr. Kao in private practice serving adults and teens with individual and family therapy.
Hosted by Heather Lam
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pasadena, CA 91106
Dr. Adewale and Dr. Kao in private practice serving adults and teens with individual and family therapy.
G3 (Gay, Gray, & Great)
Support and Education Group for HIV Positive older gay males Meets every Monday night 6:00 to 7:30 at Geffen (4th floor). Please call Walter at 213-201-1621 with any questions or to request to be considered for this closed group.
Hosted by APLA Health - David Geffen Center
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90005
Support and Education Group for HIV Positive older gay males Meets every Monday night 6:00 to 7:30 at Geffen (4th floor). Please call Walter at 213-201-1621 with any questions or to request to be considered for this closed group.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Group- Online
This DBT group is for adults who are eager to understand themselves and learn practical skills to improve their lives. This supportive, informative, and skill-based space will teach members how to feel more present, improve relationships so they are healthy ...
This DBT group is for adults who are eager to understand themselves and learn practical skills to improve their lives. This supportive, informative, and skill-based space will teach members how to feel more present, improve relationships so they are healthy ...
LBC Wellness
Every single one of us deserves to live a happy life. Are you happy? If your past and/or current life events prevent you from living the life you want, reach out to us today and let's see if we can ...
Hosted by Nicole Abadi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Long Beach, CA 90806
Every single one of us deserves to live a happy life. Are you happy? If your past and/or current life events prevent you from living the life you want, reach out to us today and let's see if we can ...
Living with Chronic Illness
On hiatus.
Hosted by Jennifer Hayes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pasadena, CA 91106
On hiatus.
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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.