Women and Betrayal: Ongoing
Participants in this group have suffered betrayal. The group's goal is to provide support for women who feel isolated and overwhelmed with guilt, blame and hopelessness. Betrayal Trauma (BT) is defined as trauma perpetrated by close significant others, such as ...
Hosted by Kathryn Holguin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Placentia, CA 92870
Participants in this group have suffered betrayal. The group's goal is to provide support for women who feel isolated and overwhelmed with guilt, blame and hopelessness. Betrayal Trauma (BT) is defined as trauma perpetrated by close significant others, such as ...
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Zoom group; client’s may remain anonymous if desired. An excellent group for everyone to sharpen skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal relationships, and core mindfulness. DBT Skills will change your life! Sign up at https://PacificMindSpa.co m/
Hosted by Veronica Calkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Zoom group; client’s may remain anonymous if desired. An excellent group for everyone to sharpen skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal relationships, and core mindfulness. DBT Skills will change your life! Sign up at https://PacificMindSpa.co m/
Supervision and Study groups for clinicians
I enjoy teaching, supervising, and mentoring mental health professionals of the next generation as well as those clinicians who seek consultation for their professional development. As an associate clinical professor in the Department of Psychiatry at UC Irvine School of ...
Hosted by Afsaneh K Alisobhani
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Irvine, CA 92612
I enjoy teaching, supervising, and mentoring mental health professionals of the next generation as well as those clinicians who seek consultation for their professional development. As an associate clinical professor in the Department of Psychiatry at UC Irvine School of ...
The Daring Way Workshops
In a Daring Way™ Virtual Workshop, you will: 1) Identify the values that are most important to you; 2) Discover how you behave when you’re in alignment with your values (and how you behave when you’re not); 3) Realize what ...
Hosted by Melissa Ann Russiano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW, CDWF
Verified Verified
Group meets in Coto De Caza, CA 92679
In a Daring Way™ Virtual Workshop, you will: 1) Identify the values that are most important to you; 2) Discover how you behave when you’re in alignment with your values (and how you behave when you’re not); 3) Realize what ...
Pet Grief and Loss
I am an avid animal lover and understand the tremendous sorrow we experience when losing that special member of our family. As a certified pet bereavement counselor, I will help you through your loss, while at the same time honoring ...
Hosted by Elizabeth Frances Armstrong
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Costa Mesa, CA 92626
I am an avid animal lover and understand the tremendous sorrow we experience when losing that special member of our family. As a certified pet bereavement counselor, I will help you through your loss, while at the same time honoring ...
DBT Adult Intensive Outpatient Program AM or PM
The program includes weekly individual therapy, group skills training, mindful yoga, mindful self-compassion, and mindful art classes. A 90-minute assessment is required for admission to the Adult Intensive Outpatient Program. Your treatment is customized by a Master’s or Doctoral level ...
Hosted by DBT Center of Orange County
Treatment Center, PsyD, MFT
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Newport Beach, CA 92660
The program includes weekly individual therapy, group skills training, mindful yoga, mindful self-compassion, and mindful art classes. A 90-minute assessment is required for admission to the Adult Intensive Outpatient Program. Your treatment is customized by a Master’s or Doctoral level ...
Wecare Therapy Group
WeCare Therapy Group, a dedicated team providing culturally sensitive mental health and relationship services tailored to the Korean population. Our mission is to offer support and guidance to individuals facing a variety of mental health challenges within a safe and ...
Hosted by Matthew Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in La Palma, CA 90623
WeCare Therapy Group, a dedicated team providing culturally sensitive mental health and relationship services tailored to the Korean population. Our mission is to offer support and guidance to individuals facing a variety of mental health challenges within a safe and ...
Women's Group Therapy-Dating
This virtual group will run for 8 weeks beginning February 5, 2024. Are you a woman between 28-35 with a tiresome experience dating? Could you benefit from learning skills that might help you navigate dating in the online space? Do ...
Hosted by Kristen Hernandez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Orange, CA 92869
This virtual group will run for 8 weeks beginning February 5, 2024. Are you a woman between 28-35 with a tiresome experience dating? Could you benefit from learning skills that might help you navigate dating in the online space? Do ...
Empowering You-For Preteens
This group is primarily for preteens who are struggling with anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. The group focuses on finding their voice and learning CBT techniques and strategies to help them become a better, and more aware version of themselves.
Hosted by Tiffany Kapp
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Alamitos, CA 90720
This group is primarily for preteens who are struggling with anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. The group focuses on finding their voice and learning CBT techniques and strategies to help them become a better, and more aware version of themselves.
Hope for parents with struggling teens
A FREE group for parents who are struggling with their teen or twenty-something year old. If your child struggles with behavior issues, mental illness, motivation problems, or relationship problems...
Hosted by Inspired Resolutions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Yorba Linda, CA 92887
A FREE group for parents who are struggling with their teen or twenty-something year old. If your child struggles with behavior issues, mental illness, motivation problems, or relationship problems...
Weight Loss & Hormone Evaluation
Are you struggling with depression, fatigue, stress, or having difficulty losing weight? It could be due to hormone imbalance, inflammation or your metabolism. We've noticed the simple model of medication for a single symptom doesn't quite work, so we employ ...
Hosted by Aaron Newman
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, ARNP-BC, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brea, CA 92821
Are you struggling with depression, fatigue, stress, or having difficulty losing weight? It could be due to hormone imbalance, inflammation or your metabolism. We've noticed the simple model of medication for a single symptom doesn't quite work, so we employ ...
The Well Therapy Group
Hosted by Cyrel Tangco Pablo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MACP, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tustin, CA 92780
Grief and Loss, related to a death
Contact me for additional questions: The goal of this support group is to show up, give and receive support from others that are experiencing loss, particularly from a death, while also learning tools on how to best walk through the ...
Hosted by Signe Schiavo MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newport Beach, CA 92660
Contact me for additional questions: The goal of this support group is to show up, give and receive support from others that are experiencing loss, particularly from a death, while also learning tools on how to best walk through the ...
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills Group
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) offers structured support for emotional regulation, stress coping, and improved relationships in individuals struggling with various issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and personality disorders. This group can assist you in learning effective mindfulness practices, distress ...
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) offers structured support for emotional regulation, stress coping, and improved relationships in individuals struggling with various issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and personality disorders. This group can assist you in learning effective mindfulness practices, distress ...
Rapid Detox
WAISMANN METHOD® of rapid detox is pioneering medical procedure is performed in a full-service, accredited hospital where patients undergo treatment and begin their recovery with optimal medical monitoring and privacy. The availability of a range of medical specialists including cardiologists, ...
Hosted by Rapid Detox - Waismann Method® Opioid Treatment
Treatment Center, MD, APMC, ABAM
Verified Verified
Group meets in Orange, CA 92869
WAISMANN METHOD® of rapid detox is pioneering medical procedure is performed in a full-service, accredited hospital where patients undergo treatment and begin their recovery with optimal medical monitoring and privacy. The availability of a range of medical specialists including cardiologists, ...
Coping with Asian Parents
Having Asian parents can be difficult at times. You may find yourself feeling guilty, angry, and sad in your relationship with your parents. The frustrating part is not knowing how to get out of that uncomfortable place. Maybe you want ...
Hosted by Trinh Nguyen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Irvine, CA 92618
Having Asian parents can be difficult at times. You may find yourself feeling guilty, angry, and sad in your relationship with your parents. The frustrating part is not knowing how to get out of that uncomfortable place. Maybe you want ...
Conscious Enlightenment Therapy (CET) for Anxiety
This group offers a unique approach to dealing with anxiety derived primarily from principles from ACT, Compassion Focused Therapy and Mindfulness. As I am also a psychoanalyst, the work is psychoanalytically informed. If you suffer from anxiety in any of ...
Hosted by Nancy J Taylor
Psychologist, PhD, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tustin, CA 92780
This group offers a unique approach to dealing with anxiety derived primarily from principles from ACT, Compassion Focused Therapy and Mindfulness. As I am also a psychoanalyst, the work is psychoanalytically informed. If you suffer from anxiety in any of ...
DBT Skills Group
This group skills training class is to help people learn and use new coping skills in order to develop a life that they experience as fulfilling and worth living. This group will address common areas of difficulty that an individual ...
Hosted by Lido Wellness Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newport Beach, CA 92663
This group skills training class is to help people learn and use new coping skills in order to develop a life that they experience as fulfilling and worth living. This group will address common areas of difficulty that an individual ...
Women's Anxiety Group
A weekly telehealth group for women ages 21+ dealing with anxiety or chronic stress.
Hosted by Kristen Howerton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Irvine, CA 92612
A weekly telehealth group for women ages 21+ dealing with anxiety or chronic stress.
The Nourished Pre-Licensed Therapist Support Group
A 6-session closed group full of tools, structured psycho education, compassionate support, consultation, and process space to manage burnout and build foundations for a sustainable and abundant career! The group is empath/highly sensitive person tailored to support community building amongst ...
Hosted by Gather and Grow OC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fullerton, CA 92835
A 6-session closed group full of tools, structured psycho education, compassionate support, consultation, and process space to manage burnout and build foundations for a sustainable and abundant career! The group is empath/highly sensitive person tailored to support community building amongst ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Orange County?
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.