Support Groups in Fresno, CA
Lifestyle Transformation
95% of diets and weight-loss programs fail because they don't treat addiction and its underlying causes; Lifestyle Transformation does. Lifestyle Transformation is an out-patient treatment program designed to assist individuals struggling with compulsive eating to develop a healthy relationship with ...
Hosted by Stacey B Thacker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93720
95% of diets and weight-loss programs fail because they don't treat addiction and its underlying causes; Lifestyle Transformation does. Lifestyle Transformation is an out-patient treatment program designed to assist individuals struggling with compulsive eating to develop a healthy relationship with ...
Hope & Healing Family Therapy Center, Inc
Hope & Healing Family Therapy Center has a mission to offer premium, accessible therapy services to the community. We are systemic therapists focused on family and community health. We hope to promote social justice, improve quality of personal and family ...
Hosted by Dr. Watts, Hope & Healing Family Therapy Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93710
Hope & Healing Family Therapy Center has a mission to offer premium, accessible therapy services to the community. We are systemic therapists focused on family and community health. We hope to promote social justice, improve quality of personal and family ...
Online Adolescent Girls Group - California
This is a group for girls ages 14-17 who would like support in processing their feelings, exploring their own thoughts and building social connections with one another. Group will emphasize girls building self-esteem, emotional vocabulary, boundaries, and communicating needs. Contact ...
Hosted by Katie Romley
Counselor, MEd, LPCC, PPSC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93722
This is a group for girls ages 14-17 who would like support in processing their feelings, exploring their own thoughts and building social connections with one another. Group will emphasize girls building self-esteem, emotional vocabulary, boundaries, and communicating needs. Contact ...
Fort Recovery
Hosted by Celeste M Galeno
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93710
Dream Again!
"Dream Again" is not just a group; it's a transformative experience that empowers you to embrace change, rebuild your life, and chart a course towards a brighter, more fulfilling future. Join us on this inspiring journey as we navigate the ...
Hosted by Mickie Valentine
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93706
"Dream Again" is not just a group; it's a transformative experience that empowers you to embrace change, rebuild your life, and chart a course towards a brighter, more fulfilling future. Join us on this inspiring journey as we navigate the ...
Girls Group for teens
Next group starts January 31, 2023. This 8-session group will provide a space for members to be able to express and process their feelings of depression and/or anxiety while getting support from others who can relate. Members will also learn ...
Hosted by Eunice Uribes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93711
Next group starts January 31, 2023. This 8-session group will provide a space for members to be able to express and process their feelings of depression and/or anxiety while getting support from others who can relate. Members will also learn ...
Fall Mental Health Support Group
"Holidays can bring both joy and stress. I'm Jamal Jones, LMFT, "The Purpose Driven Therapist," here to support high achievers, people of faith, and those committed to personal growth. Join me on Thursdays from Oct 26 to Dec 28, 4:00 ...
Hosted by Jamal L Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93720
"Holidays can bring both joy and stress. I'm Jamal Jones, LMFT, "The Purpose Driven Therapist," here to support high achievers, people of faith, and those committed to personal growth. Join me on Thursdays from Oct 26 to Dec 28, 4:00 ...
Anger Management 12 week group
We have two separate Anger management groups; one for adults and one for teens 14-17 y.o. This is a 12 week group facilitated by our staff, utilizing a curriculum. What to expect: Learn and master strategies for handling anger when ...
Hosted by Bao Mai Moua Vue
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93711
We have two separate Anger management groups; one for adults and one for teens 14-17 y.o. This is a 12 week group facilitated by our staff, utilizing a curriculum. What to expect: Learn and master strategies for handling anger when ...
Support Group for Healthcare Providers
Healthcare professionals who are working on the front lines of this Covid-19 virus are experiencing mental-emotional strain and exhaustion. This is a clinician led video support group for healthcare professionals who want to connect with like-minded people and share in ...
Hosted by Dawn Keller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93711
Healthcare professionals who are working on the front lines of this Covid-19 virus are experiencing mental-emotional strain and exhaustion. This is a clinician led video support group for healthcare professionals who want to connect with like-minded people and share in ...
One Heart, Two Homes Co-parenting Class
One Heart, Two Homes is an solution-focused co-parenting program that offers solutions and strategies co-parents can use to prevent parental conflict. This is the ONLY court approved program in the Central Valley that can be completed in two days. This ...
Hosted by Livewell Behavioral Health Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93710
One Heart, Two Homes is an solution-focused co-parenting program that offers solutions and strategies co-parents can use to prevent parental conflict. This is the ONLY court approved program in the Central Valley that can be completed in two days. This ...
Boundaries Bootcamp
This group is designed for attendees to identify core values so that healthy boundaries are enforced. Attendees will receive workbook, identify trauma associated with poor boundaries, heal from over commitments and craft life goals that honors overall wellness.
Hosted by LaTasha Jones
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MSW, ASW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93710
This group is designed for attendees to identify core values so that healthy boundaries are enforced. Attendees will receive workbook, identify trauma associated with poor boundaries, heal from over commitments and craft life goals that honors overall wellness.
Mindful Mommas
One in seven women struggle with a mood disorder during pregnancy or after the baby is born. Others suffer from anxiety or just need help learning to cope with new challenges. Combining psychoeducation and group process, we will sit alongside ...
Hosted by Cheryl Anne Hixson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93710
One in seven women struggle with a mood disorder during pregnancy or after the baby is born. Others suffer from anxiety or just need help learning to cope with new challenges. Combining psychoeducation and group process, we will sit alongside ...
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 ...
Hosted by Priyanka Priyanka
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93710
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 ...
Mancave
Are you tired of losing the battle to your desires? As Men we all face the three headed dragon: Anger, Addiction and Uncontrolled Sex Drive. Most of us retreat in to our Mancave to escape the difficulties of facing this ...
Hosted by Derric Devon Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93704
Are you tired of losing the battle to your desires? As Men we all face the three headed dragon: Anger, Addiction and Uncontrolled Sex Drive. Most of us retreat in to our Mancave to escape the difficulties of facing this ...
Process Group for Autistic Young Adults
Group members get to check in and discuss current life events. Group members provide support for one another while learning tools to address daily stressors. The group provides a positive space that validates each members unique experience, while also normalizing ...
Hosted by Toribio Psychological Services
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93722
Group members get to check in and discuss current life events. Group members provide support for one another while learning tools to address daily stressors. The group provides a positive space that validates each members unique experience, while also normalizing ...
Perinatal Support Group
We are committed to supporting women in the reproductive stages of their lives. This group supports women as they welcome a new child into their family. This group will be most helpful for those in the later stages of pregnancy ...
Hosted by Rooted+Vitality Health Collaborative
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93704
We are committed to supporting women in the reproductive stages of their lives. This group supports women as they welcome a new child into their family. This group will be most helpful for those in the later stages of pregnancy ...
LifeSTAR of the Central Valley
Through an innovative and proven three phase treatment program, our intensive outpatient group therapy approach gives participants the resources, support, and structure needed to experience a successful recovery from the damaging effects of pornography and sexual addiction. There is life ...
Hosted by Kyle N Weir
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93720
Through an innovative and proven three phase treatment program, our intensive outpatient group therapy approach gives participants the resources, support, and structure needed to experience a successful recovery from the damaging effects of pornography and sexual addiction. There is life ...
DBT Skills Group
This is a 12-week DBT skills group. In this group you will learn skills across four main topics: mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance skills. This group is perfect for those who are struggling with big emotions, borderline ...
Hosted by Marty Hosier
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MPhil, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93704
This is a 12-week DBT skills group. In this group you will learn skills across four main topics: mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance skills. This group is perfect for those who are struggling with big emotions, borderline ...
Safe & Sound Polyvagal Treatment Protocol
The Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP) is an evidence-based listening therapy which acts as a non-invasive, acoustic vagal nerve stimulator, helping to re-tune the nervous system to better support connection, collaboration and resilience. Suitable for children and adults, the SSP ...
Hosted by Valente Orozco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S, PPS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93720
The Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP) is an evidence-based listening therapy which acts as a non-invasive, acoustic vagal nerve stimulator, helping to re-tune the nervous system to better support connection, collaboration and resilience. Suitable for children and adults, the SSP ...
Social-Emotional Group for Children
This is a small group setting that encourages emapthy and teaches healthy social skills through the use of the age-appropriate characters and theme-oriented curriculum. New groups start frequently.
Hosted by Laura Slagle And Olive Leaf Family Therapy Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93710
This is a small group setting that encourages emapthy and teaches healthy social skills through the use of the age-appropriate characters and theme-oriented curriculum. New groups start frequently.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Fresno?
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.