Support Groups in Northridge, CA
Coping with the Personality Disordered
The group ranges from 4 to 7 members and encourages self care and understanding of the difficult relationship struggles that occur when a family member has a Personality Disorder. This group is also open to people who have a Personality ...
Hosted by Nicoli Tucker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Northridge, CA 91324
The group ranges from 4 to 7 members and encourages self care and understanding of the difficult relationship struggles that occur when a family member has a Personality Disorder. This group is also open to people who have a Personality ...
Suddenly Single
This is a women's group for individuals that have found themselves divorced or seperated. When this happens there can be a wide range a feelings. These may include feelings of hurt, sadness, anxiety, grief, loss, shame, and betrayal.
In ...
Hosted by Mental Health Wellness 4u
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Tara, Kesling, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Northridge, CA 91325
This is a women's group for individuals that have found themselves divorced or seperated. When this happens there can be a wide range a feelings. These may include feelings of hurt, sadness, anxiety, grief, loss, shame, and betrayal.
In ...
Divorcée Diaries For Women
Are you newly-divorced, in the process, or already in your next chapter? Would you like to connect to other like-minded high-vibe women you can relate to?Join us for some insight, honesty and laughter! https://www.meetup.com/Di vorce-Diaries/ "I found the ladies who ...
Hosted by Daniella Bloom
MA, LMFT
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Northridge, CA 91325
Are you newly-divorced, in the process, or already in your next chapter? Would you like to connect to other like-minded high-vibe women you can relate to?Join us for some insight, honesty and laughter! https://www.meetup.com/Di vorce-Diaries/ "I found the ladies who ...
Processing Group
The Processing Group is for individuals who want to explore and process difficult experiences, and emotions with their peers and with professional guidance. This group combines education, exploration, and support to foster a space where one can dive into their ...
Hosted by Dr. Angie Gereis
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Northridge, CA 91326
The Processing Group is for individuals who want to explore and process difficult experiences, and emotions with their peers and with professional guidance. This group combines education, exploration, and support to foster a space where one can dive into their ...
Divorce Diaries for Men
Are you separated, newly-divorced, or divorced for some time? Would you like to connect to other men you can relate to? Join Divorce Diaries for Men: A Transformational Group and get Support, Insight, and maybe even some Laugher as you ...
Hosted by Daniella Bloom
MA, LMFT
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Northridge, CA 91325
Are you separated, newly-divorced, or divorced for some time? Would you like to connect to other men you can relate to? Join Divorce Diaries for Men: A Transformational Group and get Support, Insight, and maybe even some Laugher as you ...
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Coping with the Personality Disordered
The group ranges from 4 to 7 members and encourages self care and understanding of the difficult relationship struggles that occur when a family member has a Personality Disorder. This group is also open to people who have a Personality ...
Hosted by Nicoli Tucker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Northridge, CA 91324
The group ranges from 4 to 7 members and encourages self care and understanding of the difficult relationship struggles that occur when a family member has a Personality Disorder. This group is also open to people who have a Personality ...
Suddenly Single
This is a women's group for individuals that have found themselves divorced or seperated. When this happens there can be a wide range a feelings. These may include feelings of hurt, sadness, anxiety, grief, loss, shame, and betrayal.
In ...
Hosted by Mental Health Wellness 4u
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Tara, Kesling, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Northridge, CA 91325
This is a women's group for individuals that have found themselves divorced or seperated. When this happens there can be a wide range a feelings. These may include feelings of hurt, sadness, anxiety, grief, loss, shame, and betrayal.
In ...
Processing Group
The Processing Group is for individuals who want to explore and process difficult experiences, and emotions with their peers and with professional guidance. This group combines education, exploration, and support to foster a space where one can dive into their ...
Hosted by Dr. Angie Gereis
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Northridge, CA 91326
The Processing Group is for individuals who want to explore and process difficult experiences, and emotions with their peers and with professional guidance. This group combines education, exploration, and support to foster a space where one can dive into their ...
Divorcée Diaries For Women
Are you newly-divorced, in the process, or already in your next chapter? Would you like to connect to other like-minded high-vibe women you can relate to?Join us for some insight, honesty and laughter! https://www.meetup.com/Di vorce-Diaries/ "I found the ladies who ...
Hosted by Daniella Bloom
MA, LMFT
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Northridge, CA 91325
Are you newly-divorced, in the process, or already in your next chapter? Would you like to connect to other like-minded high-vibe women you can relate to?Join us for some insight, honesty and laughter! https://www.meetup.com/Di vorce-Diaries/ "I found the ladies who ...
Divorce Diaries for Men
Are you separated, newly-divorced, or divorced for some time? Would you like to connect to other men you can relate to? Join Divorce Diaries for Men: A Transformational Group and get Support, Insight, and maybe even some Laugher as you ...
Hosted by Daniella Bloom
MA, LMFT
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Northridge, CA 91325
Are you separated, newly-divorced, or divorced for some time? Would you like to connect to other men you can relate to? Join Divorce Diaries for Men: A Transformational Group and get Support, Insight, and maybe even some Laugher as you ...
Finding Guidance Behavioral Services
Welcome to our practice. We are a group practice of several licensed therapists. We provide individual, family, and couples therapy to children, adolescents, adult and the elderly. We have Spanish speaking staff and therapists. We offer evening and weekend appointments. ...
Hosted by Finding Guidance Behavioral Services
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mission Hills, CA 91345
Welcome to our practice. We are a group practice of several licensed therapists. We provide individual, family, and couples therapy to children, adolescents, adult and the elderly. We have Spanish speaking staff and therapists. We offer evening and weekend appointments. ...
Yoga
Hosted by Golden Road Recovery
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chatsworth, CA 91311
Social Skills, Parent Education, LGBTQ
Hosted by Cynthia A. Levy
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Calabasas, CA 91302
Foresight Mental Health
Foresight is a mental health and wellness clinic providing patients with a wide range of treatment and services related to improving mental health and lifestyle. We are a team of psychiatrists, therapists, software engineers, bioengineers, and researchers with a mission ...
Hosted by Michele Ryan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Encino, CA 91436
Foresight is a mental health and wellness clinic providing patients with a wide range of treatment and services related to improving mental health and lifestyle. We are a team of psychiatrists, therapists, software engineers, bioengineers, and researchers with a mission ...
Betrayed Partners Group
This group is co-facilitated by myself and a female colleague. The group offers a place of safety and support for women who are in relationship with a sex addict. We take a trauma approach in the group, understanding that the ...
Hosted by Dan Drake
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, CSAT-S, CCPS-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Studio City, CA 91604
This group is co-facilitated by myself and a female colleague. The group offers a place of safety and support for women who are in relationship with a sex addict. We take a trauma approach in the group, understanding that the ...
Mamma Mia
Mamma Mia 1 (infants 0-5 months)
Some Topics Discussed:
Baby Blues vs. Postpartum Depression
This is not what I expected
Nap schedules
Breastfeeding vs. bottle feeding (and the expectations involved)
Managing your time and baby's
The impact on the relationship with your significant other
Advice from Mothers/mother figures ...
Hosted by Amy Clayton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Mamma Mia 1 (infants 0-5 months)
Some Topics Discussed:
Baby Blues vs. Postpartum Depression
This is not what I expected
Nap schedules
Breastfeeding vs. bottle feeding (and the expectations involved)
Managing your time and baby's
The impact on the relationship with your significant other
Advice from Mothers/mother figures ...
Women's Group
Women of all ages join every other week as we go on the unbelievable, incredible journey to Self Awareness!
Hosted by Shauna Hoffman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, BCT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Clarita, CA 91321
Women of all ages join every other week as we go on the unbelievable, incredible journey to Self Awareness!
Psychotherapy & Counseling
Wilmes-Reitz Psychological offers a choice of doctors, treatment modalities and appointment times, including evenings and weekends. We specialize in relationship issues but collectively we have a full range of expertise. Whether psychodynamic, cognitive or behavioral modalities are used, our therapists ...
Hosted by Joyce Wilmes-Reitz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Calabasas, CA 91302
Wilmes-Reitz Psychological offers a choice of doctors, treatment modalities and appointment times, including evenings and weekends. We specialize in relationship issues but collectively we have a full range of expertise. Whether psychodynamic, cognitive or behavioral modalities are used, our therapists ...
Let's Talk...Women to Women
Women with adolescent and young adult children face a variety of new challenges and experiences. These challenges can bring up feelings of insecurity in relationships, anxiety, competition, rejection and overall discomfort. This group is a welcoming, supportive group of women ...
Hosted by Joni Newhouse
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Women with adolescent and young adult children face a variety of new challenges and experiences. These challenges can bring up feelings of insecurity in relationships, anxiety, competition, rejection and overall discomfort. This group is a welcoming, supportive group of women ...
Tiny Steps Developmental Services
Tiny Steps Developmental Services offers psychotherapy, psychological testing and ABA therapy for children and adults. We are contracted with several insurance companies and will work to gain single case agreements with insurance companies that we don't have contracts with if ...
Hosted by Tiny Steps Developmental Services
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Studio City, CA 91604
Tiny Steps Developmental Services offers psychotherapy, psychological testing and ABA therapy for children and adults. We are contracted with several insurance companies and will work to gain single case agreements with insurance companies that we don't have contracts with if ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Northridge?
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.