Support Groups in San Diego, CA
DBT Skills Training Groups
Personal Evolution Psychotherapy (PEP) provides DBT skills training groups that provide skills to decrease anxiety, depression, and feeling out of control. DBT also helps to increase communication skills and decrease relationship issues. Call or email PEP today for more information ...
Hosted by Kathryn Kendall - Personal Evolution Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
Personal Evolution Psychotherapy (PEP) provides DBT skills training groups that provide skills to decrease anxiety, depression, and feeling out of control. DBT also helps to increase communication skills and decrease relationship issues. Call or email PEP today for more information ...
Insomnia Treatment Group- CBTi
I offer a 6-week online group treatment program for individuals suffering from insomnia. This is based on CBT-I, the only proven long-term treatment protocol for insomnia endorsed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. I have new groups starting regularly ...
Hosted by Dr. Candice Seti
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92101
I offer a 6-week online group treatment program for individuals suffering from insomnia. This is based on CBT-I, the only proven long-term treatment protocol for insomnia endorsed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. I have new groups starting regularly ...
Enamory
We help people build expansive, creative, and empowering relationships so you can love without limits. We offer Couple and Relationship Therapy, Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, Relationship Coaching, and Community Workshops and Events. We are here to help people who don’t feel seen ...
Hosted by Kayla Knopp
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92109
We help people build expansive, creative, and empowering relationships so you can love without limits. We offer Couple and Relationship Therapy, Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, Relationship Coaching, and Community Workshops and Events. We are here to help people who don’t feel seen ...
Japanese Military Wife Support Group
In the San Diego Region, there are over 143,000 active duty personnel. Hundreds of their spouses consist of Japanese women whom these active duty members met while they were stationed in Japan and brought to the US. Some studies indicated ...
Hosted by Ken Noguchi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
In the San Diego Region, there are over 143,000 active duty personnel. Hundreds of their spouses consist of Japanese women whom these active duty members met while they were stationed in Japan and brought to the US. Some studies indicated ...
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 Tendril Therapy
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 ...
Bloom Family Therapist Group Inc.,
Bloom is composed of highly skilled therapist with a passion for helping individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve emotional well-being. With a warm and empathetic approach, our Bloom Therapists create a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their ...
Hosted by Morgan Brown, CADC-I | Bloom Family Therapy
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADC-I
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
Bloom is composed of highly skilled therapist with a passion for helping individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve emotional well-being. With a warm and empathetic approach, our Bloom Therapists create a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their ...
LEO/Police Officer Support Group
This is a place LEOs come together and normalize their unique experiences. The job of an officer is extremely demanding. Officers deserve the support to maintain their mental health. Mental health related issues are the number one reason that officers ...
Hosted by Matthew Paul Paez
Pre-Licensed Professional, ASW
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92123
This is a place LEOs come together and normalize their unique experiences. The job of an officer is extremely demanding. Officers deserve the support to maintain their mental health. Mental health related issues are the number one reason that officers ...
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Blended Family Specialization,
Hosted by Center for Family Unity
Marriage & Family Therapist, MBA, MA, LMFT, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92123
Blended Family Specialization,
Pregnancy Loss
Join an ongoing, 1 a week, psychotherapy group for any type of pregnancy loss for couples and/or women only. The group will focus on grieving the loss, and exploring and healing the impact on your self and relationships. You will ...
Hosted by Azmaira H Maker
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92130
Join an ongoing, 1 a week, psychotherapy group for any type of pregnancy loss for couples and/or women only. The group will focus on grieving the loss, and exploring and healing the impact on your self and relationships. You will ...
Center for Mental Health Excellence
The Center for Mental Health Excellence (CFMHE) is a nonprofit organization and training center providing affordable, accessible telehealth counseling for individuals, couples, and families. Our compassionate therapists, including Marriage and Family Therapist Trainees, address a wide range of emotional and ...
Hosted by Center for Mental Health Excellence
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92109
The Center for Mental Health Excellence (CFMHE) is a nonprofit organization and training center providing affordable, accessible telehealth counseling for individuals, couples, and families. Our compassionate therapists, including Marriage and Family Therapist Trainees, address a wide range of emotional and ...
The Family Guidance And Therapy Center
The Family Guidance & Therapy Center is a group of caring professionals who believe treatment should be a collaboration that includes your values, the latest research and our expertise. We are committed to helping you and your family members make ...
Hosted by Janel Cullen
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92110
The Family Guidance & Therapy Center is a group of caring professionals who believe treatment should be a collaboration that includes your values, the latest research and our expertise. We are committed to helping you and your family members make ...
Sport Concussion Education and Support Group
Being diagnosed with a head injury can be anxiety provoking. In this psychoeducational group, we will review sleep hygiene habits and how to keep your thinking balanced and positive. One session will be taught by a sport nutritionist and devoted ...
Hosted by Sara Hickmann
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
Being diagnosed with a head injury can be anxiety provoking. In this psychoeducational group, we will review sleep hygiene habits and how to keep your thinking balanced and positive. One session will be taught by a sport nutritionist and devoted ...
Immigration Support Group
This is a curriculum-based group for individuals undergoing immigration proceedings or whose loved ones are involved in an immigration process. Please call the office for more information or to sign up.
Hosted by Mariela G Shibley
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92101
This is a curriculum-based group for individuals undergoing immigration proceedings or whose loved ones are involved in an immigration process. Please call the office for more information or to sign up.
The Bolt Group
Hosted by Ashlee Bolt
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92106
DBT Skills Group
I run a weekly DBT skills group that is informative, engaging, and entertaining. DBT skills groups focus on the following areas: Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. These skills are especially helpful for clients who are looking to ...
Hosted by Julie Trim, PhD & Associates
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92121
I run a weekly DBT skills group that is informative, engaging, and entertaining. DBT skills groups focus on the following areas: Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. These skills are especially helpful for clients who are looking to ...
Positive Parenting Workshop
Dr. Mann offers a 3 hour parenting skills workshop called Child-Adult Relationship Enhancement (CARE). CARE involves learning positive parenting skills for interacting with children and teens. Parents learn and practice ways to connect with children, support social-emotional learning, give effective ...
Hosted by Andrea Mann
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92122
Dr. Mann offers a 3 hour parenting skills workshop called Child-Adult Relationship Enhancement (CARE). CARE involves learning positive parenting skills for interacting with children and teens. Parents learn and practice ways to connect with children, support social-emotional learning, give effective ...
New Mom's Support Group
Support group for mother's with a child 18 months or younger who struggle with managing their emotions. The group is a place Mom's can develop coping skills, learn more effective ways to communicate their needs and frustrations, and develop a ...
Hosted by Grow Through Life Counseling Sorrento Valley
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92130
Support group for mother's with a child 18 months or younger who struggle with managing their emotions. The group is a place Mom's can develop coping skills, learn more effective ways to communicate their needs and frustrations, and develop a ...
Faith Based Support Group for new moms
Being a new mom is not an easy transition, join me as I provide a safe space to guide you on your journey. E-mail me to join the waitlist.
Hosted by Tatiana Bogy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92109
Being a new mom is not an easy transition, join me as I provide a safe space to guide you on your journey. E-mail me to join the waitlist.
Spark Mamas MeetUp: Pregnancy Support Group
Join our pregnancy support group starting February 19th! This is a 4-week program that offers a safe and supportive space for mothers to build connections with other moms as they navigate pregnancy and parenthood. This group is meant to provide ...
Hosted by Elizabeth 'betsy' Muirhead
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
Join our pregnancy support group starting February 19th! This is a 4-week program that offers a safe and supportive space for mothers to build connections with other moms as they navigate pregnancy and parenthood. This group is meant to provide ...
Thriving with ADHD (for Adult Men)
This group provides an empowering space to share experiences, and process unique challenges that adult men (21+) with ADHD face. Through facilitated lessons, discussions, and goal-setting activities, we’ll better understand the root of our ADHD behaviors, and foster support and ...
Hosted by Greg Piken
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
This group provides an empowering space to share experiences, and process unique challenges that adult men (21+) with ADHD face. Through facilitated lessons, discussions, and goal-setting activities, we’ll better understand the root of our ADHD behaviors, and foster support and ...
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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.