Support Groups in Los Angeles, CA
Anxiety and Stress Group
We have an educational and process group for anxiety and stress that meets Mondays from 6pm to 7:15pm. This is group is online and meets via zoom.
Hosted by Kimberly Lopez
Pre-Licensed Professional, BS, MSW Int
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90028
We have an educational and process group for anxiety and stress that meets Mondays from 6pm to 7:15pm. This is group is online and meets via zoom.
Gender Magic
Free virtual group. http://www.relationalcent er.org/groups/
Hosted by Lo Story Moon Lankford
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90034
Free virtual group. http://www.relationalcent er.org/groups/
Adolescent Creative Therapy Group
The Adolescent Creative Therapy Group is a 4 week program for kids aged 10-12 that provides a supportive environment for participants to practice mindfulness skills and coping strategies through creative expression and hands-on art projects. This program will provide a ...
Hosted by Katelyn E Fike
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90065
The Adolescent Creative Therapy Group is a 4 week program for kids aged 10-12 that provides a supportive environment for participants to practice mindfulness skills and coping strategies through creative expression and hands-on art projects. This program will provide a ...
Queer Support Group
This is a bi-weekly 90 minute process group is for anyone needing support with sexual empowerment, their sexuality, sex practices, codependency, toxic relationship pattens, dating, hooking up, fears of intimacy, fear of being vulnerable, alternative life styles, macro micro aggression ...
Hosted by Maxine M. Hughes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CST-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90048
This is a bi-weekly 90 minute process group is for anyone needing support with sexual empowerment, their sexuality, sex practices, codependency, toxic relationship pattens, dating, hooking up, fears of intimacy, fear of being vulnerable, alternative life styles, macro micro aggression ...
Parent Support Group
A series of support groups for new parents, discussing challenges and solution focused strategies for the new parent.
Hosted by Davina Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90048
A series of support groups for new parents, discussing challenges and solution focused strategies for the new parent.
Artist Healing Co-op
The artist healing co-op provides an interactive group experience for those interested in exploring the collective embodiment in an oasis of community care. The group meets weekly via telehealth and engages in conversations that support artists' unique experiences, both personally ...
Hosted by Jon Tatelman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90042
The artist healing co-op provides an interactive group experience for those interested in exploring the collective embodiment in an oasis of community care. The group meets weekly via telehealth and engages in conversations that support artists' unique experiences, both personally ...
parenting teens
Join me as we tackle the issues parents face, in real time, with guidance and support
Hosted by Mendi Baron
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90034
Join me as we tackle the issues parents face, in real time, with guidance and support
OCD Support and Skills Group
This group is a closed skills and support group. More information coming soon!
Hosted by Farah Zerehi
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90042
This group is a closed skills and support group. More information coming soon!
Silicon Beach Psychotherapy
The clinicians who practice here provide for a variety of needs for people including psychotherapy for children, teens, adults and “advanced adults” who may have depression, anxiety, or difficulty coping with some of life’s challenges. Some provide marriage and relationship ...
Hosted by First Time Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MFTA, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90230
The clinicians who practice here provide for a variety of needs for people including psychotherapy for children, teens, adults and “advanced adults” who may have depression, anxiety, or difficulty coping with some of life’s challenges. Some provide marriage and relationship ...
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 ...
How to Befriend Yourself (and Others)
This 4-week Online introduction to Mindfulness consists of foundational teachings, guided instructions in everyday mindfulness, meditation, and group discussion. • Connect more deeply with your integrity, your tribe and your purpose • Learn evidence-based mindfulness practices that can reduce stress, ...
Hosted by Singin' In The Rain Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90017
This 4-week Online introduction to Mindfulness consists of foundational teachings, guided instructions in everyday mindfulness, meditation, and group discussion. • Connect more deeply with your integrity, your tribe and your purpose • Learn evidence-based mindfulness practices that can reduce stress, ...
self-development groups for women, men, and co-ed
Relationships are one of the best ways to getting to know ourselves. With support of the other participants and the safety created by the therapist/facilitator, you will get to explore, discover and uncover parts of yourself that can help you ...
Hosted by Nora R Ghodsian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90024
Relationships are one of the best ways to getting to know ourselves. With support of the other participants and the safety created by the therapist/facilitator, you will get to explore, discover and uncover parts of yourself that can help you ...
Peaceful Solutions
We are currently doing virtual groups on Zoom during the COVID-19 pandemic. This group helps men understand the origins of their behavior patterns and learn new, more peaceful conflict resolution skills. Frequent topics include stress management, self-care, relationship issues, family ...
Hosted by Teresa Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90048
We are currently doing virtual groups on Zoom during the COVID-19 pandemic. This group helps men understand the origins of their behavior patterns and learn new, more peaceful conflict resolution skills. Frequent topics include stress management, self-care, relationship issues, family ...
Anger Management Classes (NAMA Certified)
This classes' goal is to decrease your anger and increase your anger management skills. This class will address myths about anger, teach you how to identify your anger triggers, use relaxation skills, review a few causes of anger, and provide ...
Hosted by Carmen Spears
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90036
This classes' goal is to decrease your anger and increase your anger management skills. This class will address myths about anger, teach you how to identify your anger triggers, use relaxation skills, review a few causes of anger, and provide ...
Social Anxiety Support Group
Do you have difficulty making connections? Do you feel like you never come off the way you intended to? Do social settings make you feel anxious? This group is a safe place to learn to connect to others. The group ...
Hosted by Negar Khaefi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90048
Do you have difficulty making connections? Do you feel like you never come off the way you intended to? Do social settings make you feel anxious? This group is a safe place to learn to connect to others. The group ...
Teen Survivors Grief After Suicide Loss - Online
The Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Center offers a support group for teens, ages 13 to 17, who are grieving the loss of a loved one or friend to suicide. The group is FREE at this time. Groups are held virtually ...
Hosted by Christina Marie Ortiz
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90067
The Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Center offers a support group for teens, ages 13 to 17, who are grieving the loss of a loved one or friend to suicide. The group is FREE at this time. Groups are held virtually ...
"Sex Addiction" Sexual Misbehavior Expert
www.sexuallycompulsive.co m Proudly not "sex therapist", "coach" or generalist, a Sexual Misbehavior Specialist, High level expert with greater insights to help you stop creating consequences, a Psychotherapist, Consultant, Trainer, Certified Speciality Highly Trained with 40,000 hours of therapy provided. Higher ...
Hosted by Sex Addiction Sexual Misbehavior Infidelity Expert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SOTS , JSOC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90028
www.sexuallycompulsive.co m Proudly not "sex therapist", "coach" or generalist, a Sexual Misbehavior Specialist, High level expert with greater insights to help you stop creating consequences, a Psychotherapist, Consultant, Trainer, Certified Speciality Highly Trained with 40,000 hours of therapy provided. Higher ...
Roger Kirtz
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Hosted by Roger Kirtz Sports Psychology
MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90013
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Helping the Helpers
Those who work in the Helping feilds often face difficulties coping with unique job stressors. This Facebook group provides education, support and coaching in order to increase a Helper's ability to cope with stress and care for others.
Hosted by Caryn Bickel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90013
Those who work in the Helping feilds often face difficulties coping with unique job stressors. This Facebook group provides education, support and coaching in order to increase a Helper's ability to cope with stress and care for others.
Yoga-informed therapy for the anxious mind
a 90 minute virtual group consisting of mindful movement to energize, ground, and strengthen the connection with our bodies. This group will teach you skills for regulating your nervous system. There will be time after the guided portion for discussion ...
Hosted by Alexandra Sandoval
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90029
a 90 minute virtual group consisting of mindful movement to energize, ground, and strengthen the connection with our bodies. This group will teach you skills for regulating your nervous system. There will be time after the guided portion for discussion ...
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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.