Support Groups in Los Angeles, CA
Childless-Not-By-Choice (process group)
You have come to recognize that you are not going to have the child you had envisioned in your dreams. Now what? Accepting and grieving this loss is unique. Its magnitude is typically misunderstood, invisible, or minimized. You are left ...
Hosted by Vula Baliotis
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90024
You have come to recognize that you are not going to have the child you had envisioned in your dreams. Now what? Accepting and grieving this loss is unique. Its magnitude is typically misunderstood, invisible, or minimized. You are left ...
Psychiatry Treatment Centers
At Psychiatry Treatment Centers (PTC), we improve the mental well-being of our patients through a variety of techniques such as psychotherapy, medication management, TMS therapy, Esketamine Nasal Spray (Spravato®), telepsychiatry, and more. If you need help with your mental health, ...
Hosted by Keerthan Somanath
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90028
At Psychiatry Treatment Centers (PTC), we improve the mental well-being of our patients through a variety of techniques such as psychotherapy, medication management, TMS therapy, Esketamine Nasal Spray (Spravato®), telepsychiatry, and more. If you need help with your mental health, ...
Codependency Support - openings in January 2024
Codependency is not a clinical diagnosis or formally categorized personality disorder on its own. Generally speaking, it incorporates aspects of attachment style patterns developed in early childhood. Codependency can also overlap with other personality disorders, including dependent personality disorder. Groups ...
Hosted by Sonder Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90042
Codependency is not a clinical diagnosis or formally categorized personality disorder on its own. Generally speaking, it incorporates aspects of attachment style patterns developed in early childhood. Codependency can also overlap with other personality disorders, including dependent personality disorder. Groups ...
Women's Trauma Group
A small, intimate, psychodynamic weekly support group for women who have experienced sexual trauma or physical violence. The group is ongoing, via Zoom for now. We meet on Wednesday morning from 10:00am to 11:30. I provide a free consultation for ...
Hosted by Ilana Bar-Din Giannini
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90024
A small, intimate, psychodynamic weekly support group for women who have experienced sexual trauma or physical violence. The group is ongoing, via Zoom for now. We meet on Wednesday morning from 10:00am to 11:30. I provide a free consultation for ...
Coming Soon! (Ideas are welcome!)
Before COVID-19, I ran a successful Healing From Trauma group for over a year. I love the energy of people coming together to process their issues and for a common good--e
specially when that common good involves improving mental health outcomes. ...
Hosted by Stara Shakti
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
Before COVID-19, I ran a successful Healing From Trauma group for over a year. I love the energy of people coming together to process their issues and for a common good--e
specially when that common good involves improving mental health outcomes. ...
Life After Birth® Postpartum Support Circle
A weekly virtual gathering for new moms to connect and process their initiation into motherhood.
Hosted by Molly Nourmand Of Life After Birth®
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90049
A weekly virtual gathering for new moms to connect and process their initiation into motherhood.
Wildflower's Movement
Wildflower's Movement is a psychoeducational support group with a collaborative approach of giving and receiving mindful peer support, self-awareness, and radical wellness.
Hosted by Denise Maratos
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, EdM
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90230
Wildflower's Movement is a psychoeducational support group with a collaborative approach of giving and receiving mindful peer support, self-awareness, and radical wellness.
LGBTQ+ Process Group
Our lives are lived in groups; of friends, coworkers, family, neighbors, culture, & society. Therapy in groups can embolden us for a life lived in community. This group is a process group for LGBTQ+ people to explore how they build ...
Hosted by Angelynn Hermes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90012
Our lives are lived in groups; of friends, coworkers, family, neighbors, culture, & society. Therapy in groups can embolden us for a life lived in community. This group is a process group for LGBTQ+ people to explore how they build ...
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 ...
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 Joshua Beckett
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, 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 ...
DBT Skills Group, Stage I
Group teaches participants Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation and Distress Tolerance in order to create a life worth living.
Hosted by Susan T Lindau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MFA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
Group teaches participants Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation and Distress Tolerance in order to create a life worth living.
Online Dermatillomania / Trichotillomania Group
We offer a weekly online group for adults with Trichotillomania and/or Dermatillomania. This group is led by one of our professional staff therapists, and focuses on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). This therapy has been repeatedly researched, and has consistently been found ...
Hosted by OCD Center of Los Angeles
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
We offer a weekly online group for adults with Trichotillomania and/or Dermatillomania. This group is led by one of our professional staff therapists, and focuses on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). This therapy has been repeatedly researched, and has consistently been found ...
Eating Disorder Process Group
Closed group for clients struggling with Eating Disorders of all types. Process-type group.
Hosted by Brooke Spahn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90041
Closed group for clients struggling with Eating Disorders of all types. Process-type group.
Surviving the Holidays Workshop
Sunday, November 17, 2019, 12-2p. This workshop will provide education and skills for managing common challenges of the season: family dynamics, depression/anxiety, feelings of isolation, painful memories, and much more. To register or get more info: www.rebeccadoppelt.com
Hosted by Rebecca Doppelt
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90034
Sunday, November 17, 2019, 12-2p. This workshop will provide education and skills for managing common challenges of the season: family dynamics, depression/anxiety, feelings of isolation, painful memories, and much more. To register or get more info: www.rebeccadoppelt.com
Art Therapy for Women in Transition
This group explores ways in which transitions and liminal spaces can be a fertile time for growth, through the use of various art mediums.
Hosted by Sarah Gallop
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90035
This group explores ways in which transitions and liminal spaces can be a fertile time for growth, through the use of various art mediums.
Training Group for Therapists
Please contact me if you wish to learn mindfulness techniques and how to integrate secular spirituality, especially the Zen way of life, into psychotherapy.
Hosted by Dr. Andrea F Polard
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90049
Please contact me if you wish to learn mindfulness techniques and how to integrate secular spirituality, especially the Zen way of life, into psychotherapy.
Online Dialectical Behavior Skills Group (DBT)
If you struggle with anxiety, depression, anger, stressful relationships, trauma symptoms, or impulsivity, this group is for you. Our group can teach you concrete skills to improve your daily life. We focus on learning to be more present, understand relationship ...
Hosted by Atwater Village Therapy
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90039
If you struggle with anxiety, depression, anger, stressful relationships, trauma symptoms, or impulsivity, this group is for you. Our group can teach you concrete skills to improve your daily life. We focus on learning to be more present, understand relationship ...
Intuitive Eating & Positive Body, Self Empowerment
Hosted by Dr. Sara Assar
Psychologist, PsyD, MMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90049
Dream Whispering Circle
This group is a deep dive into the dynamic wisdom that lives inside of us through dreams. Following the text “The Wisdom of Your Dreams” by Jeremy Taylor, this intimate group will call on each of us to use our ...
Hosted by Raquel Ross
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90004
This group is a deep dive into the dynamic wisdom that lives inside of us through dreams. Following the text “The Wisdom of Your Dreams” by Jeremy Taylor, this intimate group will call on each of us to use our ...
No Love In LA
Sunday, June 23rd Join NO LOVE LA and HOLDING SPACE for an immersive art experience and morning of mindfulness, community building, and play. With almost 3.9 Million people living in LA it can still feel isolated and lonely. We are ...
Hosted by Tiera Couch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90012
Sunday, June 23rd Join NO LOVE LA and HOLDING SPACE for an immersive art experience and morning of mindfulness, community building, and play. With almost 3.9 Million people living in LA it can still feel isolated and lonely. We are ...
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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.