Support Groups in Irvine, CA
Stella Irvine - Dr. Romig, Director of Innovation
Stella's Center of Excellence in Irvine is overseen by Board Certified MD Provider, Dr. Chris Romig, Director of Innovation at Stella. He stays on the forefront of research and literature pertaining to the use of biological treatments and psychedelics in ...
Hosted by Stella Center Chicago- SGB, TMS & Ketamine Therapy
MD, LCSW, PMHNP, RN
Verified Verified
Group meets in Irvine, CA 92618
Stella's Center of Excellence in Irvine is overseen by Board Certified MD Provider, Dr. Chris Romig, Director of Innovation at Stella. He stays on the forefront of research and literature pertaining to the use of biological treatments and psychedelics in ...
Coping with Asian Parents
Having Asian parents can be difficult at times. You may find yourself feeling guilty, angry, and sad in your relationship with your parents. The frustrating part is not knowing how to get out of that uncomfortable place. Maybe you want ...
Hosted by Trinh Nguyen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Irvine, CA 92618
Having Asian parents can be difficult at times. You may find yourself feeling guilty, angry, and sad in your relationship with your parents. The frustrating part is not knowing how to get out of that uncomfortable place. Maybe you want ...
Brighter Minds Psychological Services
Dr. Jess specializes in individual and couple therapy. She uses evidenced based interventions and explains the therapy process and treatment goals throughout therapy. She is dedicated to her clients and will help you reach your goals in therapy.
Hosted by Jessica H Lee
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Irvine, CA 92606
Dr. Jess specializes in individual and couple therapy. She uses evidenced based interventions and explains the therapy process and treatment goals throughout therapy. She is dedicated to her clients and will help you reach your goals in therapy.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills Group
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) offers structured support for emotional regulation, stress coping, and improved relationships in individuals struggling with various issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and personality disorders. This group can assist you in learning effective mindfulness practices, distress ...
Hosted by Veronica Ghabour
Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Irvine, CA 92604
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) offers structured support for emotional regulation, stress coping, and improved relationships in individuals struggling with various issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and personality disorders. This group can assist you in learning effective mindfulness practices, distress ...
Non-using Partners' Support Group
Through psychoeducation, group discussions, and experiential exercises, this 8-week group therapy online program with Ting Qin, LMFT integrates mindfulness, self-compassion, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to provide participants with tools to nurture their own well-being and relational satisfaction while their ...
Hosted by Ting Qin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Irvine, CA 92612
Through psychoeducation, group discussions, and experiential exercises, this 8-week group therapy online program with Ting Qin, LMFT integrates mindfulness, self-compassion, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to provide participants with tools to nurture their own well-being and relational satisfaction while their ...
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Hosted by Meggan Bunce
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Irvine, CA 92618
Finding Myself, Finding Others
This inclusive group welcomes individuals of all genders, aged 18-35, who are interested in fostering healthier relationships and deepening their self-awareness. Through a comprehensive series of six sessions, participants will engage in meaningful discussions on various subjects, such as attachment, ...
Hosted by Justin Amigo
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Irvine, CA 92614
This inclusive group welcomes individuals of all genders, aged 18-35, who are interested in fostering healthier relationships and deepening their self-awareness. Through a comprehensive series of six sessions, participants will engage in meaningful discussions on various subjects, such as attachment, ...
CBT for Social Anxiety Group
The Social Anxiety Group is a very cost-effective alternative to individual therapy, and is currently available as a tele-health group, utilizing a virtual format available to anyone in the state of California to participate in. These empirically based groups consist ...
Hosted by Robert Yeilding
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Irvine, CA 92612
The Social Anxiety Group is a very cost-effective alternative to individual therapy, and is currently available as a tele-health group, utilizing a virtual format available to anyone in the state of California to participate in. These empirically based groups consist ...
Supervision and Study groups for clinicians
I enjoy teaching, supervising, and mentoring mental health professionals of the next generation as well as those clinicians who seek consultation for their professional development. As an associate clinical professor in the Department of Psychiatry at UC Irvine School of ...
Hosted by Afsaneh K Alisobhani
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Irvine, CA 92612
I enjoy teaching, supervising, and mentoring mental health professionals of the next generation as well as those clinicians who seek consultation for their professional development. As an associate clinical professor in the Department of Psychiatry at UC Irvine School of ...
New Immigrant Parents Support Group (Online)
The New Immigrant Parents Support Group is dedicated to assisting immigrant families in their transition to a new environment. We offer a safe platform for immigrant parents to discuss challenges and uncertainties they face, while sharing experiences and resources. Whether ...
Hosted by Fei Yang
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Irvine, CA 92618
The New Immigrant Parents Support Group is dedicated to assisting immigrant families in their transition to a new environment. We offer a safe platform for immigrant parents to discuss challenges and uncertainties they face, while sharing experiences and resources. Whether ...
Burnout Support Group
6-week virtual support group, discussing burnout recovery and prevention, and connecting with others going through the same. Begins 2/12/2024, held every Monday at 4:30pm. Last day to sign up is 2/9/24. Email or call to enroll!
Hosted by Chelsea Sutter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Irvine, CA 92612
6-week virtual support group, discussing burnout recovery and prevention, and connecting with others going through the same. Begins 2/12/2024, held every Monday at 4:30pm. Last day to sign up is 2/9/24. Email or call to enroll!
Positive Psychology Group
Positive Psychology is the science of what makes people happy regardless of their life circumstances. At OCHP, we're advocates of integrating the research of positive psychology into our work, thereby optimizing the health and happiness of our clients. Dr. Kristin ...
Hosted by Orange County Health Psychologists
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Irvine, CA 92618
Positive Psychology is the science of what makes people happy regardless of their life circumstances. At OCHP, we're advocates of integrating the research of positive psychology into our work, thereby optimizing the health and happiness of our clients. Dr. Kristin ...
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 ...
Hosted by Christine Rivlin
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Irvine, CA 92604
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 ...
Struggling To Find And Keep A Loving Relationship?
During weekly sessions talk openly and confidentially about your work, romance, sex, dating, friends, family, your goals and dreams, fears and challenges. An affordable, fun and safe environment, where you can get expert relationship insight, personalized feedback and practical advice. ...
Hosted by Dr. Gilbert Chalepas - Reconnect Relationship
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Irvine, CA 92614
During weekly sessions talk openly and confidentially about your work, romance, sex, dating, friends, family, your goals and dreams, fears and challenges. An affordable, fun and safe environment, where you can get expert relationship insight, personalized feedback and practical advice. ...
Mom Support Group
Virtual Group for Mothers to create support and community for and with each other. Members must be CA residents. Please email me if you have specific questions.
Hosted by Marjan Talebizadeh-Masheki
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Irvine, CA 92602
Virtual Group for Mothers to create support and community for and with each other. Members must be CA residents. Please email me if you have specific questions.
The Men's Group Seminar
This group is for men who would like to learn about the challenges of masculinity in contemporary culture. Issues pertaining to career, relationships, fatherhood, health/stress management, and family of origin will be addressed in a supportive environment. In each group ...
Hosted by Dr. James Tobin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Irvine, CA 92618
This group is for men who would like to learn about the challenges of masculinity in contemporary culture. Issues pertaining to career, relationships, fatherhood, health/stress management, and family of origin will be addressed in a supportive environment. In each group ...
Moms Group
Get together with other intentional moms to connect, alleviate stress and refine the path you are on to create the life you want for you, and your family. Meet therapist Rosemary Kane, LMFT, and other amazing women, like you, to ...
Hosted by Kristie Cain
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RPT, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Irvine, CA 92618
Get together with other intentional moms to connect, alleviate stress and refine the path you are on to create the life you want for you, and your family. Meet therapist Rosemary Kane, LMFT, and other amazing women, like you, to ...
Nu Leaf Mental Health Group
Top Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic in Southern California. Offering in-person and telemedicine visits.
Hosted by Katie Han
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Irvine, CA 92612
Top Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic in Southern California. Offering in-person and telemedicine visits.
Trauma, Stress Reduction, Self Care & Coping
90 minute weekly group for adults, focusing on trauma, stress reduction, self care and coping.
Hosted by Rannia Brown
Psychological Associate, PsyD, LAADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Irvine, CA 92614
90 minute weekly group for adults, focusing on trauma, stress reduction, self care and coping.
DBT Distress Tolerance Virtual Group
This is a 6 weeks virtual group, emphasizing the benefits of learning to bear emotional pain skillfully. The 6 topics rotated through approximately every one and half month. This is an open enrollment therefore, members can join on any Thursday ...
Hosted by Mitra Golriz Counseling & Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Irvine, CA 92612
This is a 6 weeks virtual group, emphasizing the benefits of learning to bear emotional pain skillfully. The 6 topics rotated through approximately every one and half month. This is an open enrollment therefore, members can join on any Thursday ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Irvine?
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.