Pie Therapy
Hosted by Sara Barthol
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90405
Courage - a virtual men's group
This online group is to help men become courageous and resilient, connect with others in an open, safe environment and learn how to resolve recurrent problems. Sharing emotions can be an especially difficult thing to do for men who never ...
Hosted by Rick James Kelly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sacramento, CA 95816
This online group is to help men become courageous and resilient, connect with others in an open, safe environment and learn how to resolve recurrent problems. Sharing emotions can be an especially difficult thing to do for men who never ...
Men's Group - East Bay - In-person - Berkeley
This is an interpersonal psychotherapy process group available to all who identify as men, including trans men. / Men can struggle with many parts of life: emotionally, in relationships, at the workplace, socially. The struggle is all the more difficult ...
Hosted by David Thanos Heliotis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94703
This is an interpersonal psychotherapy process group available to all who identify as men, including trans men. / Men can struggle with many parts of life: emotionally, in relationships, at the workplace, socially. The struggle is all the more difficult ...
Tween Social Skills Group
Parent-assisted intervention focusing on teens having difficulty making/keeping friends. 90 minutes each week for 16-weeks. Focuses on skills like having conversations, choosing appropriate friends, handling teasing/bullying and other forms of social rejection, handling arguments and get-togethers. Homework assignments required each ...
Hosted by Social Skills Development Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newport Beach, CA 92660
Parent-assisted intervention focusing on teens having difficulty making/keeping friends. 90 minutes each week for 16-weeks. Focuses on skills like having conversations, choosing appropriate friends, handling teasing/bullying and other forms of social rejection, handling arguments and get-togethers. Homework assignments required each ...
Family Matters Counseling Services
Therapy Center
Hosted by Family Matters Counseling Services
Treatment Center, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Moreno Valley, CA 92553
Therapy Center
APIDA Highly Sensitive Person Support Group
A compassionate space for Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) adults to share their HSP experiences, receive support, and learn skills. Group members will have a deeper understanding of their sensitivity, uncover their unique strengths, gain new tools to care ...
Hosted by Priyanka Pathak
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
A compassionate space for Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) adults to share their HSP experiences, receive support, and learn skills. Group members will have a deeper understanding of their sensitivity, uncover their unique strengths, gain new tools to care ...
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Zoom group; client’s may remain anonymous if desired. An excellent group for everyone to sharpen skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal relationships, and core mindfulness. DBT Skills will change your life! Sign up at www.PacificMindSpa.com
Hosted by Veronica Calkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cupertino, CA 95014
Zoom group; client’s may remain anonymous if desired. An excellent group for everyone to sharpen skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal relationships, and core mindfulness. DBT Skills will change your life! Sign up at www.PacificMindSpa.com
Women: Anger & Assertiveness Psychotherapy Group
** NOW OFFERING INDIVIDUAL & COUPLE TELEHEALTH ANGER & ASSERTIVENESS SESSIONS until COVID-safe to resume group** Safe, supportive, confidential place for women ready to learn anger management & assertiveness skills. Heal trauma, abuse, bullying from adult, teen, childhood.. Share, witness ...
Hosted by Debra Milinsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94704
** NOW OFFERING INDIVIDUAL & COUPLE TELEHEALTH ANGER & ASSERTIVENESS SESSIONS until COVID-safe to resume group** Safe, supportive, confidential place for women ready to learn anger management & assertiveness skills. Heal trauma, abuse, bullying from adult, teen, childhood.. Share, witness ...
Wednesday Evening Men's Groups
These Men's Groups are supportive, challenging settings to receive frank, empathetic feedback from other men within a confidential and growing space. On Zoom & live, one group is composed of straight men, the other of gay men. The group explores ...
These Men's Groups are supportive, challenging settings to receive frank, empathetic feedback from other men within a confidential and growing space. On Zoom & live, one group is composed of straight men, the other of gay men. The group explores ...
San Diego Therapy Center & Neurofeedback
Our center provides counseling and Neurofeedback services. Trauma impacts the brain’s ability to regulate effectively. Neurofeedback helps your nervous system to shift to appropriate states, stabilize uncomfortable and dysregulated physiological symptoms, and strengthen appropriate brain performances. Thereby reducing anxiety and ...
Hosted by San Diego Therapy Center & Neurofeedback
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
Our center provides counseling and Neurofeedback services. Trauma impacts the brain’s ability to regulate effectively. Neurofeedback helps your nervous system to shift to appropriate states, stabilize uncomfortable and dysregulated physiological symptoms, and strengthen appropriate brain performances. Thereby reducing anxiety and ...
Hvy Mntl: Anxiety/Depression Management Group
HVY MNTL is a 6-week psychoeducation group using the practice of weightlifting to managing symptoms of depression and anxiety. Our program is based on the principles of trauma-informed care. This weightlifting group is programed to be flexible to each individual's ...
Hosted by Christopher Duerrmeier LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EdM, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Ramon, CA 94583
HVY MNTL is a 6-week psychoeducation group using the practice of weightlifting to managing symptoms of depression and anxiety. Our program is based on the principles of trauma-informed care. This weightlifting group is programed to be flexible to each individual's ...
Virtual Ketamine Integration Group
This group is specifically designed for individuals currently participating in a Ketamine treatment program. The group meets weekly for 90 min on zoom and focuses on supporting the integration of participants ongoing ketamine journey experiences. Participants are asked to do ...
Hosted by Transform Therapy Services
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
This group is specifically designed for individuals currently participating in a Ketamine treatment program. The group meets weekly for 90 min on zoom and focuses on supporting the integration of participants ongoing ketamine journey experiences. Participants are asked to do ...
Men's Group
I specialize in work with males of all ages, races, sexual orientations & identities. As a helping professional for over 20 years, loving husband, doting father, grateful son, avid motorcyclist, experimental artist & former competitive fighter, I have seen the ...
Hosted by Search and Create Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
I specialize in work with males of all ages, races, sexual orientations & identities. As a helping professional for over 20 years, loving husband, doting father, grateful son, avid motorcyclist, experimental artist & former competitive fighter, I have seen the ...
Women's Therapy Group
Join women in a supportive environment to learn about living a fuller life. Discuss and process challenges culminating from anxiety, depression, trauma, codependency, or family issues.
Hosted by Lori Kansteiner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Join women in a supportive environment to learn about living a fuller life. Discuss and process challenges culminating from anxiety, depression, trauma, codependency, or family issues.
DBT Skills Group Virtual (On Hold)
DBT Skills Group teaches: Mindfulness: being present in the moment instead of focusing on things the past or the future. Emotion Regulation: how to manage your emotions and help you feel in control of your emotions. Interpersonal Effectiveness: how to ...
DBT Skills Group teaches: Mindfulness: being present in the moment instead of focusing on things the past or the future. Emotion Regulation: how to manage your emotions and help you feel in control of your emotions. Interpersonal Effectiveness: how to ...
Delightsme Psychotherapy Inc
Delightsme is a psychotherapy clinic located in the Los Angeles area that is dedicated to the mental health of Asian people from home and abroad. Our hope is to help more people see and care for their emotions, to have ...
Hosted by Ziyi Yang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newport Beach, CA 92660
Delightsme is a psychotherapy clinic located in the Los Angeles area that is dedicated to the mental health of Asian people from home and abroad. Our hope is to help more people see and care for their emotions, to have ...
Sex Addiction Group for Men
This is a therapy group for men who deal with unmanageable sexual behaviors and attitudes as well as related self-concept and relationship issues. Please call for day and time.
Hosted by Alibrando Psychological Consulting
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pasadena, CA 91101
This is a therapy group for men who deal with unmanageable sexual behaviors and attitudes as well as related self-concept and relationship issues. Please call for day and time.
DBT Skills Training Group
DBT skills training group is focused on enhancing clients' capabilities by teaching them behavioral skills. The members learn about Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation and Interpersonal skills. Groups meet on a weekly basis for approximately 2 hours and it takes ...
Hosted by Nairi DBT Behavioral Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, C-DBT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93704
DBT skills training group is focused on enhancing clients' capabilities by teaching them behavioral skills. The members learn about Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation and Interpersonal skills. Groups meet on a weekly basis for approximately 2 hours and it takes ...
Blu Alliance Counseling Center
Hosted by Dr. Amanda Alonzo
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Covina, CA 91722
Teen Support, Therapy Group for Girls, Girls Group
This group is a great way for girls to come together and build their self- esteem, good relationships, happiness, and support each other on the goals and journey. This group is open to girls between the ages of 14-17 years ...
Hosted by Melissa Kay
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
This group is a great way for girls to come together and build their self- esteem, good relationships, happiness, and support each other on the goals and journey. This group is open to girls between the ages of 14-17 years ...
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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.