Support Groups in Los Angeles, CA
The Climb: Healing from COVID-19 Anxiety & Loss
The year 2020 was an unprecedented time of uncertainty and loss. The loss of opportunity, loved ones, and a sense of community. With quarantine restrictions, we have limited ways to take care of ourselves. The daily demands of life, while ...
Hosted by Jeshurun Joseph
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90034
The year 2020 was an unprecedented time of uncertainty and loss. The loss of opportunity, loved ones, and a sense of community. With quarantine restrictions, we have limited ways to take care of ourselves. The daily demands of life, while ...
Bespoke Treatment
Bespoke Treatment sees patients as humans. We don’t use a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, our clinical team spends time getting to know you, closely monitoring your progress, and supporting your unique needs. We think critically about your mental healthcare, so you ...
Hosted by Nima Fahimian
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
Bespoke Treatment sees patients as humans. We don’t use a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, our clinical team spends time getting to know you, closely monitoring your progress, and supporting your unique needs. We think critically about your mental healthcare, so you ...
From Surviving to Thriving
Providing safety and healing from trauma. The primary focus of this group will be on healing by developing healthy coping skills, increasing physical and emotional safety, and working towards healing and acceptance. Contact 329-329-9011 for more information.
Hosted by APLA Health - Gleicher/Chen Health Center
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90016
Providing safety and healing from trauma. The primary focus of this group will be on healing by developing healthy coping skills, increasing physical and emotional safety, and working towards healing and acceptance. Contact 329-329-9011 for more information.
Men's Process Group
THE GROUP ADDRESSES WORKING THROUGH REPEATED, UNCOSCIOUS PATTERNS OF THOUGHT AND BEHAVIOR THAT ARE CREATING DYSFUNCTION IN A MAN'S LIFE. THE GROUP REPRESENTS THE FAMILY TO THE UNCONSCIOUS. IN THIS WAY WE "GIVE THE UNCONSCIOUS A SECOND CHANCE" TO EXPERIENCE ...
Hosted by Charles V Rosasco
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, CIRT, SILC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90048
THE GROUP ADDRESSES WORKING THROUGH REPEATED, UNCOSCIOUS PATTERNS OF THOUGHT AND BEHAVIOR THAT ARE CREATING DYSFUNCTION IN A MAN'S LIFE. THE GROUP REPRESENTS THE FAMILY TO THE UNCONSCIOUS. IN THIS WAY WE "GIVE THE UNCONSCIOUS A SECOND CHANCE" TO EXPERIENCE ...
Gay Men's Therapy (Zoom): Fridays, 12:30 to 2:00
Starting April, 2024, this group will help gay men work on their sex, love and commitment issues through sharing and journaling. $70 per session. Dr. Sadownick founded the nation’s first LGBT Specialization at Antioch University and also Colors LGBTQ Youth ...
Hosted by Dr. Douglas G. Sadownick
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90019
Starting April, 2024, this group will help gay men work on their sex, love and commitment issues through sharing and journaling. $70 per session. Dr. Sadownick founded the nation’s first LGBT Specialization at Antioch University and also Colors LGBTQ Youth ...
Managing OCD-Teens (15+)
This group is for teens who are currently struggling with OCD. Teens can hear about each other’s OCD journey’s to find solace, and feel less lonely! Learn from others about how to overcome OCD, together!
Hosted by Khris Durham Ocd Specialist
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90027
This group is for teens who are currently struggling with OCD. Teens can hear about each other’s OCD journey’s to find solace, and feel less lonely! Learn from others about how to overcome OCD, together!
Black Women's Boundaries & Assertion Group
Are you a Black woman in your 20s-30s who struggles with setting boundaries with others? Do you wish you had better tools to communicate your wants and needs? Then this group is for you. Sis, No Is A Complete Sentence: ...
Hosted by Janet B Shiver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90066
Are you a Black woman in your 20s-30s who struggles with setting boundaries with others? Do you wish you had better tools to communicate your wants and needs? Then this group is for you. Sis, No Is A Complete Sentence: ...
Women's Love Addiction Weekend Workshop
This experiential workshop will give you the tools you need to break free of problematic relational patterns and start developing your core sense of authentic emotional intimacy.
Hosted by Center for Healthy Sex
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT, CSAT-S, CST-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
This experiential workshop will give you the tools you need to break free of problematic relational patterns and start developing your core sense of authentic emotional intimacy.
Mixed Gender Somatic-IFS Process Group
Group therapy is a powerful way to learn about yourself while applying insights and relational tools with others in real-time. I guide group members in a dynamic relational process that integrates somatic awareness and IFS “parts” work. These models will ...
Hosted by Liam Kalin McAuliffe
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MTS, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90066
Group therapy is a powerful way to learn about yourself while applying insights and relational tools with others in real-time. I guide group members in a dynamic relational process that integrates somatic awareness and IFS “parts” work. These models will ...
Creating and Sustaining Polyamorous Relationships
Do you love more than one person at a time? Do you love your partner, but have cheated? Are you single and want to have relationships with more than one person in an open, honest way? Polyamory may be a ...
Hosted by Sandy Peace
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90071
Do you love more than one person at a time? Do you love your partner, but have cheated? Are you single and want to have relationships with more than one person in an open, honest way? Polyamory may be a ...
Miscarriage Support Group
This group is for women who are grieving miscarriage, stillbirth, newborn loss, selective reduction or pregnancy termination. Nearly one-third of all pregnancies end in some form of loss. Such losses often fall into the category of "disenfranchised grief" - grief ...
Hosted by Ivy Love Margulies
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90049
This group is for women who are grieving miscarriage, stillbirth, newborn loss, selective reduction or pregnancy termination. Nearly one-third of all pregnancies end in some form of loss. Such losses often fall into the category of "disenfranchised grief" - grief ...
Carter Care Therapeutic
Carter Care Therapeutic Services is a multicultural Group Practice with Licensed Mental Health Professional from all walks of life. Please visit our website for more details!!! www.CarterCareTherapy.com
Hosted by Carter Care Therapeutic Services, Margena Carter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90045
Carter Care Therapeutic Services is a multicultural Group Practice with Licensed Mental Health Professional from all walks of life. Please visit our website for more details!!! www.CarterCareTherapy.com
LMFT facilitator, group therapy
Life After Nest is an intimate small group setting that offers guidance for parents with an "empty nest". In group we define the skills needed in parenting adult children. As we prepare our children for the next phase of their ...
Hosted by Elysa Waldholz
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90064
Life After Nest is an intimate small group setting that offers guidance for parents with an "empty nest". In group we define the skills needed in parenting adult children. As we prepare our children for the next phase of their ...
Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention for Addiction
Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention for Addictive Behaviors is an eight-week online therapeutic group for people in recovery and want to maintain their progress in treatment and/or 12-step group(s). Each week, Dr. Madril will lead group members through the topics such as: ...
Hosted by Dr. Tony Madril
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90036
Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention for Addictive Behaviors is an eight-week online therapeutic group for people in recovery and want to maintain their progress in treatment and/or 12-step group(s). Each week, Dr. Madril will lead group members through the topics such as: ...
Male Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
An ongoing support group for adult male survivors of childhood sexual abuse. The group is built on empowerment, neuroscience, coping skills, psycho-education about trauma and its impact on the brain and body. Group members will understand the ways trauma influences ...
Hosted by Milena Lukic
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90018
An ongoing support group for adult male survivors of childhood sexual abuse. The group is built on empowerment, neuroscience, coping skills, psycho-education about trauma and its impact on the brain and body. Group members will understand the ways trauma influences ...
Adult Eating Disorder/Body Image Support
Looking for a different type of group therapy? Gemmed is a unique, holistic approach to eating disorder and body image recovery for adults. We treat anorexia, bulimia, binging, and low-self-esteem with a mind, body, and spirit approach. Run by two ...
Hosted by Gemmed
LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90046
Looking for a different type of group therapy? Gemmed is a unique, holistic approach to eating disorder and body image recovery for adults. We treat anorexia, bulimia, binging, and low-self-esteem with a mind, body, and spirit approach. Run by two ...
Ketamine Psychedelic Group Healing
Join Dr. Courtnay Meletta and Dr. Remi Drozd in a transformative group healing experience to treat treatment resistant depression, anxiety, trauma, and other conditions. A medical pre-screening will determine your eligibility. Contact Dr. Courtnay Meletta for details on joining this ...
Hosted by Dr. Courtnay Meletta
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PhD, LPCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90034
Join Dr. Courtnay Meletta and Dr. Remi Drozd in a transformative group healing experience to treat treatment resistant depression, anxiety, trauma, and other conditions. A medical pre-screening will determine your eligibility. Contact Dr. Courtnay Meletta for details on joining this ...
Pregnancy Support Group
NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. Therapeutic group support for pregnant women in 2nd/3rd trimesters. Creating a safe and supportive space to connect. Navigating pregnancy and becoming a mother is life changing. You are not expected to go through this journey ...
Hosted by Jacqueline Yocom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90034
NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. Therapeutic group support for pregnant women in 2nd/3rd trimesters. Creating a safe and supportive space to connect. Navigating pregnancy and becoming a mother is life changing. You are not expected to go through this journey ...
Eating Disorder Intervention Services
-Directive intervention protocol tailored to each family/client/support system for all types of Eating Disorders. I provide direct referrals and comprehensive walk-through of treatment facilities and process.
Hosted by Brooke Spahn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90026
-Directive intervention protocol tailored to each family/client/support system for all types of Eating Disorders. I provide direct referrals and comprehensive walk-through of treatment facilities and process.
Exploring Career Transition
Whether it’s navigating the uncertainty of post-pandemic industry shifts or the impending challenge of AI disrupting traditional career paths, the call to reimagine ourselves professionally has never been more compelling. Drawing on narrative therapy principles, this 4-week online group therapy ...
Hosted by Rebecca Sosa
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90027
Whether it’s navigating the uncertainty of post-pandemic industry shifts or the impending challenge of AI disrupting traditional career paths, the call to reimagine ourselves professionally has never been more compelling. Drawing on narrative therapy principles, this 4-week online group therapy ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Los Angeles?
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.