Connecting with Self and Others
Process-oriented group therapy is a powerful tool for change and transformation. This therapy group operate as a live laboratory where you can practice relating in new and different ways; get feedback about how others respond to you; and experience the ...
Process-oriented group therapy is a powerful tool for change and transformation. This therapy group operate as a live laboratory where you can practice relating in new and different ways; get feedback about how others respond to you; and experience the ...
Visioning® Designing The Life of Your Dreams
Virtual Groups forming now. Email here to register with subject line: Visioning. Lucia Capacchione's Visioning® combines techniques from indigenous cultures and principles of design. This 15 session group will guide you in redirecting your life by accessing undiscovered or shadowed ...
Hosted by Ashley Smith - Balasana Therapeutic Arts
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, RYT200
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Osos, CA 93402
Virtual Groups forming now. Email here to register with subject line: Visioning. Lucia Capacchione's Visioning® combines techniques from indigenous cultures and principles of design. This 15 session group will guide you in redirecting your life by accessing undiscovered or shadowed ...
Process Group for Pre-Licensed Clinicians
Going through the licensure process can be disorganizing and having a place to connect in that chaos can help both personally and professionally. As group members this is an opportunity to encounter what might be hidden behind the curtain, possibly ...
Hosted by Michael Mazzella
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Going through the licensure process can be disorganizing and having a place to connect in that chaos can help both personally and professionally. As group members this is an opportunity to encounter what might be hidden behind the curtain, possibly ...
DBT Skills Group
I am pleased to announce that I will be resuming in person DBT SKILLS TRAINING groups in JANUARY 2022. This group is based upon the 24 week Skills Training Workbook developed by Marsha Linehan. Learn skills to regulate emotions, improve ...
I am pleased to announce that I will be resuming in person DBT SKILLS TRAINING groups in JANUARY 2022. This group is based upon the 24 week Skills Training Workbook developed by Marsha Linehan. Learn skills to regulate emotions, improve ...
Incredible Years
The Incredible Years® is an evidence-based programs for parents, children, and teachers, supported by over 30 years of research. The goal is to prevent and treat young children's behavior problems and promote their social, emotional, and academic competence. The programs ...
Hosted by Kristin Read Campos
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atascadero, CA 93422
The Incredible Years® is an evidence-based programs for parents, children, and teachers, supported by over 30 years of research. The goal is to prevent and treat young children's behavior problems and promote their social, emotional, and academic competence. The programs ...
The Art of Extreme Self-Care- Anxiety and Stress
You will learn: *How to change how you react to stress and manage how stress affects you * How to take control of the situation and avoid extremes *Change how you see the situation *Set realistic goals and set priorities ...
Hosted by Vicki M Matthews
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, PCCI
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
You will learn: *How to change how you react to stress and manage how stress affects you * How to take control of the situation and avoid extremes *Change how you see the situation *Set realistic goals and set priorities ...
Children and Divorce: "In Between"
A group for kids and tweens who live between two homes. Groups offer a sense of belonging,connection and shared experience, Children will learn to express feelings and learn coping and problem solving skills. Outcomes include improved self esteem, peer and ...
Hosted by Marcia Bronstein Lcsw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
A group for kids and tweens who live between two homes. Groups offer a sense of belonging,connection and shared experience, Children will learn to express feelings and learn coping and problem solving skills. Outcomes include improved self esteem, peer and ...
OCD support 13-18
Groups for those with OCD symptoms. This is a place to share and identify with others experiencing similar challenges with OCD. This group is currently being offered on line. Contact Lynlee to inquire further.
Hosted by Lynlee April Olivera
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Groups for those with OCD symptoms. This is a place to share and identify with others experiencing similar challenges with OCD. This group is currently being offered on line. Contact Lynlee to inquire further.
Mom Mood Boost Postpartum Support Group (AG)
A postpartum support group just for mom! Mom Mood Boost is a process group facilitated by Megan Richert, Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Perinatal Mental Health Certified Therapist. Come meet other new moms, process all things postpartum and learn coping ...
Hosted by Megan Richert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
A postpartum support group just for mom! Mom Mood Boost is a process group facilitated by Megan Richert, Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Perinatal Mental Health Certified Therapist. Come meet other new moms, process all things postpartum and learn coping ...
New Year: New Motivation
Start off the new year with a 6 week therapist-led support group. Utilize therapeutic activities including art therapy and somatic experiences in order to get in touch with yourself and your new year goals. Dates for group are: January 6, ...
Hosted by Dr. Adare Toral
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PhD, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Start off the new year with a 6 week therapist-led support group. Utilize therapeutic activities including art therapy and somatic experiences in order to get in touch with yourself and your new year goals. Dates for group are: January 6, ...
Eating Disorders
A Holistic, Humanistic & Cognitive Behavioral approach is combined to help you learn not to fear your needs and wants & how to separate yourself from the constant demands made by the eating disorder. "An eating disorder cannot live without ...
Hosted by Cyndy Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atascadero, CA 93422
A Holistic, Humanistic & Cognitive Behavioral approach is combined to help you learn not to fear your needs and wants & how to separate yourself from the constant demands made by the eating disorder. "An eating disorder cannot live without ...
Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment(On Hold)
Beginning and Advanced Systematic Training for Emotional Predictability and Problem Solving (STEPPS) groups are highly effective treatment groups for people with Borderline Personality Disorder.
Hosted by Matthew R Chirman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Beginning and Advanced Systematic Training for Emotional Predictability and Problem Solving (STEPPS) groups are highly effective treatment groups for people with Borderline Personality Disorder.
California Coastal Mental Health
Hosted by Brendan Kearns
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Mindful Moderation
Feel like your drinking has gotten a little out of hand? This self-paced 6-week online course is an excellent starting point for individuals looking to explore their relationship to alcohol, without judgement or sobriety. Start each week fresh with supportive ...
Hosted by Hannah Roberts
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Feel like your drinking has gotten a little out of hand? This self-paced 6-week online course is an excellent starting point for individuals looking to explore their relationship to alcohol, without judgement or sobriety. Start each week fresh with supportive ...
Community Psychiatry
For over a decade, Community Psychiatry has been improving access to psychiatry by creating cooperative relationships with physicians, psychotherapists, hospitals, and insurers. Our group has over 20 offices around the San Joaquin, Sacramento, and Bay Areas. Our commitment is to ...
For over a decade, Community Psychiatry has been improving access to psychiatry by creating cooperative relationships with physicians, psychotherapists, hospitals, and insurers. Our group has over 20 offices around the San Joaquin, Sacramento, and Bay Areas. Our commitment is to ...
Batterers Intervention Group (Anger Management)
WOMENS 2 hour group with education and self reflection on their own goals and journey in life. Focus is on communication, coping skills and relationships. We utilize Dr. David Wexler with STOP womens domestic violence curriculum.
Hosted by Aronsen Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CDVF, NCIP, KAP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atascadero, CA 93422
WOMENS 2 hour group with education and self reflection on their own goals and journey in life. Focus is on communication, coping skills and relationships. We utilize Dr. David Wexler with STOP womens domestic violence curriculum.
Wisdom Circle: Mindfulness and Self Compassion
Educational and practice support group designed to promote the wisdom of mindfulness and self compassion in a safe environment. This group does not provide counseling. Practice will include Grounding, Breathing, Mindful Movement, Discussion of Mindfulness Concepts, Meditation, Self Compassion and ...
Hosted by Molly A Eisen-Kearns
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atascadero, CA 93422
Educational and practice support group designed to promote the wisdom of mindfulness and self compassion in a safe environment. This group does not provide counseling. Practice will include Grounding, Breathing, Mindful Movement, Discussion of Mindfulness Concepts, Meditation, Self Compassion and ...
Derose Therapy Group
Hosted by Victoria Jane Fisher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Authentic Potency - Men in Group
This is group of men who are invested in exploring intimacy, power, and healthy entitlement. We support, set goals, and connect twice per month.
Hosted by Benjamin Rea
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
This is group of men who are invested in exploring intimacy, power, and healthy entitlement. We support, set goals, and connect twice per month.
Parent Training for children with ADHD
One effective treatment modality for children with ADHD is parent training (PT). The goal of the parent training group is to provide parents with support, extensive psychoeducation about ADHD, medication management, behavioral modification techniques, and other techniques to improve the ...
Hosted by Bobby Tehrani
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
One effective treatment modality for children with ADHD is parent training (PT). The goal of the parent training group is to provide parents with support, extensive psychoeducation about ADHD, medication management, behavioral modification techniques, and other techniques to improve the ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in San Luis Obispo 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.