Support Groups in San Diego, CA
"-isms" group (adults)
This group is an online process group for individuals interested in exploring the -isms (e.g., racism, classism, sexism, ageism, ableism) in our society, our personal experiences with it, our roles in it, and the ways they shape us, and us ...
Hosted by Alice Lim
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92104
This group is an online process group for individuals interested in exploring the -isms (e.g., racism, classism, sexism, ageism, ableism) in our society, our personal experiences with it, our roles in it, and the ways they shape us, and us ...
Hillcrest Wellness Center
Home to an exceptional group of independent wellness service providers offering counseling, life coaching, massage therapy, acupuncture, Chinese medicine, energy work, aromatherapy and more!
Hosted by Samuel A. Newman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92103
Home to an exceptional group of independent wellness service providers offering counseling, life coaching, massage therapy, acupuncture, Chinese medicine, energy work, aromatherapy and more!
Family and Friends Struggling with Psychosis
This group is for individuals who have a loved one who is currently struggling with psychosis. This 5 week group focuses primarily on psychoeducation and problem solving together to better help our loved ones with struggling with psychosis.
Hosted by Melody Donboli
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92128
This group is for individuals who have a loved one who is currently struggling with psychosis. This 5 week group focuses primarily on psychoeducation and problem solving together to better help our loved ones with struggling with psychosis.
Wellworth Therapy
Hosted by Wellworth Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92103
Marquis Child Psychology
Hosted by Willa Marquis
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92117
Eating Disorder Group
Eating Disorder Group addresses issues with Anorexia, Bulimia, Bulimarexia, Exercise Addiction. We look for issues creating these disorders, rituals and ways to stop. Focus is on how to live a healthy, balanced life. Join the group and gain knowledge by ...
Hosted by Susan K Ward
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92121
Eating Disorder Group addresses issues with Anorexia, Bulimia, Bulimarexia, Exercise Addiction. We look for issues creating these disorders, rituals and ways to stop. Focus is on how to live a healthy, balanced life. Join the group and gain knowledge by ...
Peer Parenting Lab
Joy, excitement, uncertainty and the unknown... Parenting is a multi-faceted experience that can pull us in various directions. With our peer parenting lab (tailored for parents of newborns through age 5), we intend to create a community of parents who ...
Hosted by Lodovica Guidarelli
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92103
Joy, excitement, uncertainty and the unknown... Parenting is a multi-faceted experience that can pull us in various directions. With our peer parenting lab (tailored for parents of newborns through age 5), we intend to create a community of parents who ...
Bonita Therapy & Consulting
Hosted by Luis Alberto Contreras
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92154
The Black Women’s Collective
In an effort to support community healing and make therapy more financially accessible The Black Women’s Collective is back. This will be a space to learn and practice skills. An opportunity to build community. And a chance for personal growth. ...
Hosted by Kendall Stewart
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
In an effort to support community healing and make therapy more financially accessible The Black Women’s Collective is back. This will be a space to learn and practice skills. An opportunity to build community. And a chance for personal growth. ...
Help Therapy
For the past 30 years Help Therapy mental health provider partners have been able to assist members of our communities in a rather unique way, opening the doors to mental health services for a large number of individuals, couples, and ...
Hosted by #1 Psychological Evaluations & Testing Service
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92103
For the past 30 years Help Therapy mental health provider partners have been able to assist members of our communities in a rather unique way, opening the doors to mental health services for a large number of individuals, couples, and ...
Virtual and In Person Adult OCD Support Group
RSVP is required. To RSVP or if you have questions, PLEASE ONLY EMAIL GROUP4OCD@GMAIL.COM, this is different than the email that is linked in my PT profile. Free support groups for adults (18+) who have been diagnosed with OCD. 3 ...
Hosted by Susan Chudy, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92103
RSVP is required. To RSVP or if you have questions, PLEASE ONLY EMAIL GROUP4OCD@GMAIL.COM, this is different than the email that is linked in my PT profile. Free support groups for adults (18+) who have been diagnosed with OCD. 3 ...
The Bolt Group
Hosted by Ashlee Bolt
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92106
Transcendelic Retreats
Transcendelic’s mission is transcendence through psychedelic experiences. We host a variety of holistic wellness retreats utilizing ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. Ketamine is a legal psychedelic medicine that pairs well with psychotherapy in conjunction with a safe and compassionate space and time for ...
Hosted by Amy Milroy
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92117
Transcendelic’s mission is transcendence through psychedelic experiences. We host a variety of holistic wellness retreats utilizing ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. Ketamine is a legal psychedelic medicine that pairs well with psychotherapy in conjunction with a safe and compassionate space and time for ...
Queering Body Image Psychotherapy Group
Welcome to the Queering Body Image Psychotherapy Group. This group is intended for Queer Trans Youth of Color (QTYOC) ages 16-24 years of age to collaborate, receive & provide support, unlearn harmful messages from family, culture, media, society etc., learn ...
Hosted by Dina Bdaiwi
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92101
Welcome to the Queering Body Image Psychotherapy Group. This group is intended for Queer Trans Youth of Color (QTYOC) ages 16-24 years of age to collaborate, receive & provide support, unlearn harmful messages from family, culture, media, society etc., learn ...
Stress Reduction Group
Overthinking, being hard on yourself and overwhelmed by your to do’s? You’re in the right place. Discover effective tools to destress, calm the overworrying mind, and recover more rapidly from challenging situations. On-line Groups available throughout the year. Email us ...
Hosted by Salina Bambic
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92103
Overthinking, being hard on yourself and overwhelmed by your to do’s? You’re in the right place. Discover effective tools to destress, calm the overworrying mind, and recover more rapidly from challenging situations. On-line Groups available throughout the year. Email us ...
Purity Culture Process Group: Male Messaging
This nine week group is for individuals looking to replace the harmful messages learned from religious purity cultures. Join with others in deconstructing the underlying beliefs that result in body insecurity, mistrust of pleasure, and sexual shame. Time is spent ...
Hosted by Robyn Buresh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92127
This nine week group is for individuals looking to replace the harmful messages learned from religious purity cultures. Join with others in deconstructing the underlying beliefs that result in body insecurity, mistrust of pleasure, and sexual shame. Time is spent ...
Eating Disorders Support Group
Group therapy offers an understanding environment to process feelings and learn new healthy coping skills. It is a time and space to be with others who understand thoughts and behaviors associated with an eating disorders/ disordered eating and to gain ...
Hosted by Brittney France
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92101
Group therapy offers an understanding environment to process feelings and learn new healthy coping skills. It is a time and space to be with others who understand thoughts and behaviors associated with an eating disorders/ disordered eating and to gain ...
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Hosted by Seda Gragossian
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92121
San Diego Health Psychology and Wellness
At San Diego Health Psychology and Wellness we strive to help individuals identify and overcome challenges they are encountering with their psychological and/or physical health. We work with each individual client to identify treatment goals and strive to create an ...
Hosted by A-Lisa Miles
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92130
At San Diego Health Psychology and Wellness we strive to help individuals identify and overcome challenges they are encountering with their psychological and/or physical health. We work with each individual client to identify treatment goals and strive to create an ...
Manage Anger Daily
Anger Management.
1.Reduce, contain and prevent unwanted, self defeating reactive behavior.
2.Learn cognitive and behavioral tactics for staying calm in intense anger-provoking situations.
3.Learn strategies and develop skills to resolve interpersonal conflicts.
Hosted by Schneider Counseling and Corporate Solutions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92127
Anger Management.
1.Reduce, contain and prevent unwanted, self defeating reactive behavior.
2.Learn cognitive and behavioral tactics for staying calm in intense anger-provoking situations.
3.Learn strategies and develop skills to resolve interpersonal conflicts.
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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.