Adult Day Group
Adult addiction day treatment session
Hosted by Twin Town Treatment Centers - Laguna Hills
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Adult addiction day treatment session
Social Skills for Young Adults
This is a weekly social skills group for young adults who struggle in different social situations.
Hosted by Brandon Wetzler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntington Beach, CA 92647
This is a weekly social skills group for young adults who struggle in different social situations.
Morning Meditation
Meditating in the morning can bring about a more positive day when you are able to focus on your personal priorities.
Hosted by South Coast Behavioral Health, Inc.
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Meditating in the morning can bring about a more positive day when you are able to focus on your personal priorities.
Seal Beach Counseling
A safe and serene place for hope and healing.
Hosted by Vanessa K. Patterson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seal Beach, CA 90740
A safe and serene place for hope and healing.
Child Abuser Treatment Program/Parenting
This class meets California state requirements for 52 week court ordered Child Abuser Treatment Program. Course currently meets on Zoom.
Hosted by Sharie Rose Stines
Counselor, PsyD, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in La Habra, CA 90631
This class meets California state requirements for 52 week court ordered Child Abuser Treatment Program. Course currently meets on Zoom.
Social Anxiety TTRPG Therapy Group (Adults 18-26)
A group using empirically supported therapeutic practices to combine playing table-top role playing games with group processing so that clients can learn to work with others, talk with strangers, and work on symptoms of social anxiety in a fun and ...
Hosted by Tyler J. Branco
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Alamitos, CA 90720
A group using empirically supported therapeutic practices to combine playing table-top role playing games with group processing so that clients can learn to work with others, talk with strangers, and work on symptoms of social anxiety in a fun and ...
Artful Healing
Join us in this support group where we come together to share our day to day experiences and feelings while we work with clay. Whether you want to open up and talk or simply listen, this space is here for ...
Hosted by Cristina Arenales
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newport Beach, CA 92660
Join us in this support group where we come together to share our day to day experiences and feelings while we work with clay. Whether you want to open up and talk or simply listen, this space is here for ...
PEERS Social Skills Training
I am a Certified PEERS Social Skills Provider. PEERS is a research based social skills training program that offers practical skills and training to help individuals make and keep friends. New groups are frequently starting, and online groups will be ...
Hosted by Patrick Aleknavicius
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Laguna Beach, CA 92651
I am a Certified PEERS Social Skills Provider. PEERS is a research based social skills training program that offers practical skills and training to help individuals make and keep friends. New groups are frequently starting, and online groups will be ...
Online Therapy Services and Online Therapy
I provide individual, family, and couples counseling completely online as well. I also can provide webinars and WebEx classes and presentations to larger groups. If you feel this format would work better for you, or if you are further away ...
Hosted by Neil Babins
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntington Beach, CA 92648
I provide individual, family, and couples counseling completely online as well. I also can provide webinars and WebEx classes and presentations to larger groups. If you feel this format would work better for you, or if you are further away ...
Life After Loss (Recovering your life after losing
Things that we cover in the group include, *Understanding that life changes but how we deal with those changes affect our lives. * Learn how to grieve and not let the loss take over our lives. * Learn how to ...
Hosted by Jd Sparks
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Placentia, CA 92870
Things that we cover in the group include, *Understanding that life changes but how we deal with those changes affect our lives. * Learn how to grieve and not let the loss take over our lives. * Learn how to ...
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 Huntington Beach, CA 92647
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 ...
The Mental Health Collective
"At The Mental Health Collective, our team of expert clinicians is focused on aligning our clients' cognitive, psychological, and social well-being. The Immersion Treatment Program provides integrative, evidence-based treatment for adults struggling with mental health issues. IMMERSION TREATMENT PROGRAM : ...
Hosted by Molly S. Tucker
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newport Beach, CA 92660
"At The Mental Health Collective, our team of expert clinicians is focused on aligning our clients' cognitive, psychological, and social well-being. The Immersion Treatment Program provides integrative, evidence-based treatment for adults struggling with mental health issues. IMMERSION TREATMENT PROGRAM : ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Various
Here at Insightful Matters, we frequently offer groups for different ages dealing with various mental health issues. Please contact us to learn more about active groups currently running by one of our elite mental health professionals.
Hosted by Alison Lynn Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Here at Insightful Matters, we frequently offer groups for different ages dealing with various mental health issues. Please contact us to learn more about active groups currently running by one of our elite mental health professionals.
OCD Support Group
The weekly groups are held on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 6-8pm. The group's specific focus involves providing members with support and guidance related to their own progress. The group incorporates a behavioral component and generally each week home-based challenges ...
Hosted by Jim Sterner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Costa Mesa, CA 92626
The weekly groups are held on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 6-8pm. The group's specific focus involves providing members with support and guidance related to their own progress. The group incorporates a behavioral component and generally each week home-based challenges ...
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 ...
Adult DBT Skills Group
This is a weekly adult DBT skills group. DBT Skills group is one mode of treatment for full model DBT and is run similar to a class. Skills covered include mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. Group runs ...
Hosted by Christopher Hawkey
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
This is a weekly adult DBT skills group. DBT Skills group is one mode of treatment for full model DBT and is run similar to a class. Skills covered include mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. Group runs ...
Thrive - Group for High School Girls
Understand what contributes to our anxious minds and depressed hearts. Learn how to calm the mind and nurture the heart. Understand our own feelings and how to manage them well. Discover better connection with others and yourself. **Must have 4 ...
Hosted by Katie Worden
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Yorba Linda, CA 92887
Understand what contributes to our anxious minds and depressed hearts. Learn how to calm the mind and nurture the heart. Understand our own feelings and how to manage them well. Discover better connection with others and yourself. **Must have 4 ...
Todd Creager's Couples Workshop
This couples workshop "wakes up the sleeping marriage." It helps you breathe new life into your relationship. It helps turn pain and crisis into opportunities for growth and development. You learn how to develop the emotional muscle to listen and ...
Hosted by Todd Creager
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntington Beach, CA 92647
This couples workshop "wakes up the sleeping marriage." It helps you breathe new life into your relationship. It helps turn pain and crisis into opportunities for growth and development. You learn how to develop the emotional muscle to listen and ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Orange 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.