Support Groups in Sacramento, CA
Teen Group
Through our peer-mentoring services, teens have an opportunity to participate in teen groups that serve to support clients as they explore effective ways to communicate and interact with peers and adults. Groups provide 6 weeks of counseling and case management.
Hosted by Arrickia McDaniel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sacramento, CA 95816
Through our peer-mentoring services, teens have an opportunity to participate in teen groups that serve to support clients as they explore effective ways to communicate and interact with peers and adults. Groups provide 6 weeks of counseling and case management.
Together2
This teen art-infused group is intended to be small, where I've allowed clients to select the issues they want to deal with (social media pressure, bullying from classmates, friends, adults, handling divorce and spread between 2 households, sexuality). This group ...
Hosted by Laurie Beth Richardson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sacramento, CA 95816
This teen art-infused group is intended to be small, where I've allowed clients to select the issues they want to deal with (social media pressure, bullying from classmates, friends, adults, handling divorce and spread between 2 households, sexuality). This group ...
Building Connections: Youth
Cultivate relationships, train the mind to quiet and focus. Tame anxious thoughts that prevent healthy social connection. We offer the opportunity to connect with the body, build spatial awareness, and build connections. We have been customizing social skills training programs ...
Hosted by Healing Pathways Psychological Services Inc
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sacramento, CA 95818
Cultivate relationships, train the mind to quiet and focus. Tame anxious thoughts that prevent healthy social connection. We offer the opportunity to connect with the body, build spatial awareness, and build connections. We have been customizing social skills training programs ...
Social Skills for Teens (13-17)
Provides support/guidance to engage more comfortably with others; connect w/others to build/sustain friendships; build interactive skills to navigate social exchanges with ease; strengthen self-awareness, empathy, and problem-solving; understand emotions, triggers, and improve coping skills; and reduce stress by processing daily ...
Hosted by Elisa Louizos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sacramento, CA 95811
Provides support/guidance to engage more comfortably with others; connect w/others to build/sustain friendships; build interactive skills to navigate social exchanges with ease; strengthen self-awareness, empathy, and problem-solving; understand emotions, triggers, and improve coping skills; and reduce stress by processing daily ...
Equine Assisted Activities
Equine Assisted Activities(EAA).EAA principles promote nonverbal communication, client-empowerment, and creative ways to heal. This innovative treatment modality also helps to build trust, confidence, patience, leadership,assertiveness, and self-awareness.This is the first and only program in the country to specialize solely in ...
Hosted by Anxiety Treatment Center of Sacramento
Treatment Center, PsyD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sacramento, CA 95827
Equine Assisted Activities(EAA).EAA principles promote nonverbal communication, client-empowerment, and creative ways to heal. This innovative treatment modality also helps to build trust, confidence, patience, leadership,assertiveness, and self-awareness.This is the first and only program in the country to specialize solely in ...
Health Care Professionals Group
This group is part of a comprehensive monitoring and support program for physicians and other health care professionals. Please call for information about this confidential program.
Hosted by Francine Farrell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CADC-II, ICADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sacramento, CA 95821
This group is part of a comprehensive monitoring and support program for physicians and other health care professionals. Please call for information about this confidential program.
Mixed Psychotherapy Group for Social & Comm Skills
Taking names to start this group with at least 5 people to meet every Monday evening from 7 pm until 8:30 pm. via Google Meet at a cost of $40 per person per session, $35 if paid a week in ...
Hosted by Jeffrey W Danese
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, MA, LMHC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sacramento, CA 95825
Taking names to start this group with at least 5 people to meet every Monday evening from 7 pm until 8:30 pm. via Google Meet at a cost of $40 per person per session, $35 if paid a week in ...
The Attach Place Center for Strengthening Relat.
We are a specialty clinic for comprehensive treatment for attachment and trauma challenged children & their families and we also provide marriage and family therapy to individuals, couples and families. We offer Therapeutic parenting trainings to adoptive/foster parents; we facilitate ...
Hosted by Alcira Ascencio- Spanish Speaking
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sacramento, CA 95827
We are a specialty clinic for comprehensive treatment for attachment and trauma challenged children & their families and we also provide marriage and family therapy to individuals, couples and families. We offer Therapeutic parenting trainings to adoptive/foster parents; we facilitate ...
Anxiety Management
Learn the skills you need to cope better with your anxiety. The group will be small in size (maximum 8), we will meet virtually, weekly, and the primary theoretical orientation will be Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. You will learn a systematic ...
Hosted by Darren Smith
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sacramento, CA 95826
Learn the skills you need to cope better with your anxiety. The group will be small in size (maximum 8), we will meet virtually, weekly, and the primary theoretical orientation will be Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. You will learn a systematic ...
Beginner Poetry & Songwriting Process Group
Join a supportive online community where we learn to use expressive songwriting and/or poetry to improve our mental health. All skill levels are welcome in this safe and supportive environment. This beginner group is 6 weeks long. Each week focuses ...
Hosted by Jake Clevenger
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sacramento, CA 95816
Join a supportive online community where we learn to use expressive songwriting and/or poetry to improve our mental health. All skill levels are welcome in this safe and supportive environment. This beginner group is 6 weeks long. Each week focuses ...
Workshop: Better Sex With Your Partner!
Learn proven methods for keeping the spark alive! Whether you're a new couple or have been together for decades, this 2-hour workshop will provide some exciting ideas you can use right away to enhance your love life. Attend with your ...
Hosted by Catherine Zanzi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sacramento, CA 95826
Learn proven methods for keeping the spark alive! Whether you're a new couple or have been together for decades, this 2-hour workshop will provide some exciting ideas you can use right away to enhance your love life. Attend with your ...
Motherless Daughters
Therapeutic group for women whose mother's died during their youth.
Hosted by Shelly Kunker
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sacramento, CA 95864
Therapeutic group for women whose mother's died during their youth.
Naming Your Desires - January 14, 2024
A one-day, in-person workshop guided by an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. Tailored for enhancing intimacy, this session empowers you to articulate desires and practice consent conversations. Explore practical skills to overcome common relationship hurdles, like desire disparities and miscommunication. Engage ...
Hosted by Katie Arlene Baptist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sacramento, CA 95825
A one-day, in-person workshop guided by an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. Tailored for enhancing intimacy, this session empowers you to articulate desires and practice consent conversations. Explore practical skills to overcome common relationship hurdles, like desire disparities and miscommunication. Engage ...
Adult Children of Distressed Parents Group
You may be aware that there were emotional problems in your family when you were growing up. However, you may not appreciate the ways in which these problems continue to affect you, even as an adult. Your emotional and psychological ...
Hosted by Nathaniel Mills
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sacramento, CA 95816
You may be aware that there were emotional problems in your family when you were growing up. However, you may not appreciate the ways in which these problems continue to affect you, even as an adult. Your emotional and psychological ...
Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Group
The Recovery Happens Adolescent Services Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is designed for adolescents (13-17) who are struggling to utilize weekly individual therapy or were recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital or residential facility. We work to address barriers in interpersonal ...
Hosted by Recovery Happens Adolescent Services
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sacramento, CA 95827
The Recovery Happens Adolescent Services Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is designed for adolescents (13-17) who are struggling to utilize weekly individual therapy or were recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital or residential facility. We work to address barriers in interpersonal ...
Motherless Daughters Support Group
This group will provide a safe and nurturing place were women can connect and share their grief experiences and discuss the specific challenges that come from being a motherless daughter.
Hosted by Stephanie Brodsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sacramento, CA 95816
This group will provide a safe and nurturing place were women can connect and share their grief experiences and discuss the specific challenges that come from being a motherless daughter.
Stress Management for Depression & Anxiety
Feel like you just need a little help to keep you going? This group focuses on strength-based interventions to assist people under chronic stressors to remember their own strengths and to compassionately care for themselves. Admission is rolling on a ...
Hosted by Melissa Stolsig
Psychologist, PsyD, MS, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sacramento, CA 95811
Feel like you just need a little help to keep you going? This group focuses on strength-based interventions to assist people under chronic stressors to remember their own strengths and to compassionately care for themselves. Admission is rolling on a ...
Tween and Teen Wellness Group (ages 10-16)
Group members will learn healthy coping mechanisms, communication skills, self love and personal safety techniques during this week series. We will do art therapy activities, light exercises and have group discussions. This will be a small group that meets in ...
Hosted by Sacramento Transformation Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCM
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sacramento, CA 95811
Group members will learn healthy coping mechanisms, communication skills, self love and personal safety techniques during this week series. We will do art therapy activities, light exercises and have group discussions. This will be a small group that meets in ...
Women's Psychotherapy Group
Women often internalize disempowering messages learned from childhood. Consequently, we learn to believe that we are inadequate or incapable of realizing our potential. We doubt ourselves, our worth & are crippled in thinking, feeling, & expressing ourselves with authenticity. In ...
Hosted by Kimberlie Flowers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sacramento, CA 95816
Women often internalize disempowering messages learned from childhood. Consequently, we learn to believe that we are inadequate or incapable of realizing our potential. We doubt ourselves, our worth & are crippled in thinking, feeling, & expressing ourselves with authenticity. In ...
Courage - a virtual men's group
This online group is to help men become courageous and resilient, connect with others in an open, safe environment and learn how to resolve recurrent problems. Sharing emotions can be an especially difficult thing to do for men who never ...
Hosted by Rick James Kelly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sacramento, CA 95816
This online group is to help men become courageous and resilient, connect with others in an open, safe environment and learn how to resolve recurrent problems. Sharing emotions can be an especially difficult thing to do for men who never ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Sacramento?
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.