Support Groups in Los Angeles, CA
Women's Turn (Women's Empowerment Group)
Women's Turn groups ensure that women will enter into a safe, supportive, confidential group with like-minded women and see positive change and transformation in their lives.
Hosted by Jenni Silberstein
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90049
Women's Turn groups ensure that women will enter into a safe, supportive, confidential group with like-minded women and see positive change and transformation in their lives.
The 200lb Club Starting August 1, 2022
NATIONAL REMOTE THERAPY GROUP Join my bi-annual group for those who weigh over 200lbs due to lifestyle changes, health or illness. If you want to improve life, motivation and physical and mental health & nutrition. Let go of emotional setbacks ...
Hosted by Jessica Dawn Russell
CHT, CCht, NBC-HWC, BA psy, Coach, Health, CBIT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90048
NATIONAL REMOTE THERAPY GROUP Join my bi-annual group for those who weigh over 200lbs due to lifestyle changes, health or illness. If you want to improve life, motivation and physical and mental health & nutrition. Let go of emotional setbacks ...
Parents of Adult Children Estranged
Family estrangement is a separation within the family,often involving one or more members of the family choosing to withdraw fro one another.In the last few years we have been experiencing many adult children choosing not to be close to their ...
Hosted by Carmen Mercado
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFTI
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
Family estrangement is a separation within the family,often involving one or more members of the family choosing to withdraw fro one another.In the last few years we have been experiencing many adult children choosing not to be close to their ...
Loving Someone with OCD: Education for family
Loving someone with OCD is so easy, but knowing how to help can be tough. If someone you love is currently struggling with OCD, this group is for you. Come find solidarity and familiarity with those who struggle with knowing ...
Hosted by Khris Durham Ocd Specialist
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90027
Loving someone with OCD is so easy, but knowing how to help can be tough. If someone you love is currently struggling with OCD, this group is for you. Come find solidarity and familiarity with those who struggle with knowing ...
Young Adult OCD and Anxiety Group
This virtual group aims to empower young adults, ages 21 to 28, who are diagnosed with OCD and anxiety related disorders with effective strategies to manage daily life while navigating challenges in career, finances, relationships, and more. Participants will increase ...
Hosted by Melanie English
Psychological Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
This virtual group aims to empower young adults, ages 21 to 28, who are diagnosed with OCD and anxiety related disorders with effective strategies to manage daily life while navigating challenges in career, finances, relationships, and more. Participants will increase ...
Bride Process Group
Getting married and planning a wedding can bring up complex emotions, grief, and family dynamics we are not prepared to deal with during such a unique time. I have formed a process and support group for brides who are struggling ...
Hosted by Rebecca Brandy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90041
Getting married and planning a wedding can bring up complex emotions, grief, and family dynamics we are not prepared to deal with during such a unique time. I have formed a process and support group for brides who are struggling ...
Adult Survivors of Childhood Trauma
Hosted by Arlene Drake
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
Bodies & Trauma
Among the effects of trauma is a loss of connection to one’s body, to others, and to the world. In this group, members begin to not feel so alone in their experience of trauma and reconnect in ways that individual ...
Hosted by Kimberly Gill Morales
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90034
Among the effects of trauma is a loss of connection to one’s body, to others, and to the world. In this group, members begin to not feel so alone in their experience of trauma and reconnect in ways that individual ...
Advanced DBT Group
Step into a new chapter of growth with Advanced DBT Group! Have you learned the foundational DBT skills and seeking a supportive community? Advanced DBT offers a unique opportunity to apply these skills in real-life scenarios, allowing you to navigate ...
Hosted by Sagebrush Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90012
Step into a new chapter of growth with Advanced DBT Group! Have you learned the foundational DBT skills and seeking a supportive community? Advanced DBT offers a unique opportunity to apply these skills in real-life scenarios, allowing you to navigate ...
Bodies & Trauma
An effect of trauma is a loss of connection to one's body, to others, and to the world. In healing with others in the group, members begin to feel less alone in their experience of trauma and begin to reconnect ...
Hosted by The Relational Center
Treatment Center, LMFT, LCSW, AMFT, ASW, APCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90034
An effect of trauma is a loss of connection to one's body, to others, and to the world. In healing with others in the group, members begin to feel less alone in their experience of trauma and begin to reconnect ...
Westside Gambling Treatment
We specialize in the treatment of gambling disorder.
Hosted by David Leong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90018
We specialize in the treatment of gambling disorder.
Women's relationship group
Hosted by Dina Bernat-Kunin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90035
G3 (Gay, Gray, & Great)
Support and Education Group for HIV Positive older gay males Meets every Monday night 6:00 to 7:30 at Geffen (4th floor). Please call Walter at 213-201-1621 with any questions or to request to be considered for this closed group.
Hosted by APLA Health - David Geffen Center
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90005
Support and Education Group for HIV Positive older gay males Meets every Monday night 6:00 to 7:30 at Geffen (4th floor). Please call Walter at 213-201-1621 with any questions or to request to be considered for this closed group.
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 ...
Womens Group
A calming and nurturing environment tailored for women in their twenties and thirties to foster mutual support while striving for more purposeful and meaningful lives. Emphasizing self-care, overcoming past traumas, boosting self-worth, enhancing relationships, honing interpersonal abilities, and advocating for ...
Hosted by Briana Ferron
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90042
A calming and nurturing environment tailored for women in their twenties and thirties to foster mutual support while striving for more purposeful and meaningful lives. Emphasizing self-care, overcoming past traumas, boosting self-worth, enhancing relationships, honing interpersonal abilities, and advocating for ...
OCD Support Group: ERP Practice
This is a small-group virtual meeting to learn and practice ERP. Come to receive social support while you learn more about OCD and ERP treatment. Learn to identify triggers, rate your emotions and resist compulsions. You can use this group ...
Hosted by Saraa D. Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90024
This is a small-group virtual meeting to learn and practice ERP. Come to receive social support while you learn more about OCD and ERP treatment. Learn to identify triggers, rate your emotions and resist compulsions. You can use this group ...
Men's Relational Group
In our dedicated men’s group, we cultivate a secure and supportive environment that addresses many relationship issues, from intimacy and attachment to codependency and commitment challenges. This group is designed for men on a journey of personal growth or who ...
Hosted by Robert McShane
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90067
In our dedicated men’s group, we cultivate a secure and supportive environment that addresses many relationship issues, from intimacy and attachment to codependency and commitment challenges. This group is designed for men on a journey of personal growth or who ...
DNA Discovery: NPE Support & Process Group
Mail-in DNA kits (23andMe, ancestry, etc) are supposed to be fun, but more and more people are getting results they don't recognize. This experience can cause an identity crisis and existential exploration that few others understand. Eve Sturges, LMFT, brings ...
Hosted by Eve Lorraine Sturges
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90065
Mail-in DNA kits (23andMe, ancestry, etc) are supposed to be fun, but more and more people are getting results they don't recognize. This experience can cause an identity crisis and existential exploration that few others understand. Eve Sturges, LMFT, brings ...
Clinical Consultation Group
This is a group for licensed therapists. We offer peer-led, collaborative, and respectful clinical consultation and processing. We meet weekly via virtual Zoom conferencing. Our participants utilize various clinical orientations, leaning towards psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, functional family therapy, child-parent psychotherapy, humanistic, ...
Hosted by Janelle Matthews
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, MC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90013
This is a group for licensed therapists. We offer peer-led, collaborative, and respectful clinical consultation and processing. We meet weekly via virtual Zoom conferencing. Our participants utilize various clinical orientations, leaning towards psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, functional family therapy, child-parent psychotherapy, humanistic, ...
support group for persian woman, women's group
safe and containing environment to discuss issues in a nonjudgmental way.
Hosted by Erit Moradzadeh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90035
safe and containing environment to discuss issues in a nonjudgmental way.
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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.