Closed/Las Vegas Survivors Support Group
A supportive and therapeutic environment for survivors of the Las Vegas trauma.
Hosted by Dr. Elizabeth Ramquist
Psychologist, PhD, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newhall, CA 91321
A supportive and therapeutic environment for survivors of the Las Vegas trauma.
Nourish: An Intuitive Eating Journey
Nourish is a live 7 week group program for Women who battle with emotional eating, binge eating and negative body image. This group teaches the principles of intuitive eating, body image repair, embodiment and self love as the foundation to ...
Hosted by Nicole Alyssa Morse
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Nourish is a live 7 week group program for Women who battle with emotional eating, binge eating and negative body image. This group teaches the principles of intuitive eating, body image repair, embodiment and self love as the foundation to ...
Active Parenting of Teens
Active Parenting of Teens meets with parents of tween and teenage children to help them navigate through this different season parenting and child development. Groups meet for 2 hours for 6 sessions. Workbooks are provided for the nationally and empirically ...
Hosted by HOPE Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sacramento, CA 95816
Active Parenting of Teens meets with parents of tween and teenage children to help them navigate through this different season parenting and child development. Groups meet for 2 hours for 6 sessions. Workbooks are provided for the nationally and empirically ...
Life After Trauma- A Therapy Group For Women
I am currently screening participants for a new therapy group starting March 2024. This group is for adult women and is focused on recovery from PTSD. Please contact for more information.
Hosted by Kimberly Sampson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ojai, CA 93023
I am currently screening participants for a new therapy group starting March 2024. This group is for adult women and is focused on recovery from PTSD. Please contact for more information.
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Hosted by Sarkis Anthony “Tony” Vartan Tellme.health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Modesto, CA 95355
Elevation Behavioral Health Outpatient Program
Elevation Behavioral Health offers outpatient therapy and groups for those who need help from mental health conditions or addiction. Call for more information.
Hosted by Elevation Behavioral Health Mental Health Retreats
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Elevation Behavioral Health offers outpatient therapy and groups for those who need help from mental health conditions or addiction. Call for more information.
Divorce Women's Group
Hosted by Casey Binstadt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Rafael, CA 94903
Conscious Beginnings
A group for pregnant mothers. A place to learn about attunement, process current and related feelings, and get the tools to be your best self as baby is now in your life.
Hosted by Lori Baudino
Psychologist, PsyD, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90045
A group for pregnant mothers. A place to learn about attunement, process current and related feelings, and get the tools to be your best self as baby is now in your life.
Deeper Dating 5 Week Women's Group
During this 2 hour Group, you and 5-6 other women will meet with Lauren weekly to work through the Deeper Dating Curriculum. Lauren combines her therapeutic knowledge on attachment issues, inner child work, childhood trauma & the Deeper Dating reading ...
Hosted by Lauren Plummer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
During this 2 hour Group, you and 5-6 other women will meet with Lauren weekly to work through the Deeper Dating Curriculum. Lauren combines her therapeutic knowledge on attachment issues, inner child work, childhood trauma & the Deeper Dating reading ...
Women's Empowerment Collective Group
A group of 5-10 women who commit meet regularly for the purpose of support, combining resources, creating both independence and interdependence, providing support and encouragement to speak your truth to yourself, your love ones and to power
Hosted by Sandra M Hardy
Psychologist, MFT, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Long Beach, CA 90807
A group of 5-10 women who commit meet regularly for the purpose of support, combining resources, creating both independence and interdependence, providing support and encouragement to speak your truth to yourself, your love ones and to power
Marriage Survival Training May 20-21, 2023
Esther I. Wei partners with Joy Wong Liu LMFT at LIVE-DEEPLY.COM to present Marriage Survival Trainings. These are 2-day weekend marriage intensives that will help newlyweds and other couples strengthen their marriages. Esther and Joy have been collaborating with artist ...
Hosted by Esther Wei
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LAADC, ICAADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Albany, CA 94706
Esther I. Wei partners with Joy Wong Liu LMFT at LIVE-DEEPLY.COM to present Marriage Survival Trainings. These are 2-day weekend marriage intensives that will help newlyweds and other couples strengthen their marriages. Esther and Joy have been collaborating with artist ...
Healthy Sexuality and Intimacy Group for Men
The men's group provides a safe space to talk about and process your struggle with intimacy. Connecting with a partner or getting yourself out there to date can be challenging in this cyber age. Sexual acting out often leads to ...
Hosted by Hana Esfandiari
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS , LMFT, CSAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90064
The men's group provides a safe space to talk about and process your struggle with intimacy. Connecting with a partner or getting yourself out there to date can be challenging in this cyber age. Sexual acting out often leads to ...
Women Who Love Too Much
This online group is focused on females who struggle with intimate relationships and repeating negative patterns in choice of partners. You will benefit from this group if you have a relationship where you cannot have your emotional needs met, are ...
Hosted by Dr. Wendy Burchett
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Truckee, CA 96161
This online group is focused on females who struggle with intimate relationships and repeating negative patterns in choice of partners. You will benefit from this group if you have a relationship where you cannot have your emotional needs met, are ...
Adult Process Groups- Relationship Focus
If you are interested in developing healthier relationships with others, or learning more about your 'social self' group therapy is a great option. The presence, support and feedback of peers creates a powerful, unique learning experience that cannot be achieved ...
If you are interested in developing healthier relationships with others, or learning more about your 'social self' group therapy is a great option. The presence, support and feedback of peers creates a powerful, unique learning experience that cannot be achieved ...
Detox and Withdrawal Management
Our team is here to ensure you experience safe and comfortable detoxification. Detox typically ranges from 5-7 days and is the first part of the treatment process.
Hosted by California Recovery Center
Treatment Center, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Roseville, CA 95678
Our team is here to ensure you experience safe and comfortable detoxification. Detox typically ranges from 5-7 days and is the first part of the treatment process.
Seeking Relationship Clarity
This groups is for you if you are seeking relationship clarity and insight into healthy relationships.
Hosted by Yulia Ievleva
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntington Beach, CA 92647
This groups is for you if you are seeking relationship clarity and insight into healthy relationships.
Anger Management Class Group
Ten-week anger management class with certificate at completion.Learn the eight tools of anger control. Structured program with a workbook taught by Dr Fiore who has conducted more than 1000 classes since 2002. Includes topics such as how to better manage ...
Ten-week anger management class with certificate at completion.Learn the eight tools of anger control. Structured program with a workbook taught by Dr Fiore who has conducted more than 1000 classes since 2002. Includes topics such as how to better manage ...
Ketamine Assisted Therapy
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is a holistic modality in which ketamine is used as a complement to psychotherapy to help clients experience more frequent breakthroughs, faster recovery with less mental resistance, deeper emotional processing, and sustained improvement in symptoms over longer ...
Hosted by Dr. Christina M. Charlotin
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90017
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is a holistic modality in which ketamine is used as a complement to psychotherapy to help clients experience more frequent breakthroughs, faster recovery with less mental resistance, deeper emotional processing, and sustained improvement in symptoms over longer ...
Early Career Consultation Community
My intention for this group is to create a space where early career professionals or those in the mental health field who are considering a transition into private practice can come together and support one another. I often hear that ...
Hosted by Anissa York: Self-Esteem And Relationship Concerns
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newport Beach, CA 92660
My intention for this group is to create a space where early career professionals or those in the mental health field who are considering a transition into private practice can come together and support one another. I often hear that ...
Women's Intuitive Eating Support Group
Do you want to give up dieting and have peace with your body and freedom with food? This 10-week-long group that guides you through the 10 principles of Intuitive Eating in a supportive, warm environment with like-minded women. Group meets ...
Hosted by Liz Bisarya
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90403
Do you want to give up dieting and have peace with your body and freedom with food? This 10-week-long group that guides you through the 10 principles of Intuitive Eating in a supportive, warm environment with like-minded women. Group meets ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in California?
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.