Women's Process Group in Berkeley
In this group, women can explore their feelings about themselves and their relationships with others. By understanding the fine nuance of communication within the group, members can develop a stronger sense of themselves and improve relationships outside the group. Issues ...
Hosted by Mary Ann Kassier, LCSW, CGP
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94704
In this group, women can explore their feelings about themselves and their relationships with others. By understanding the fine nuance of communication within the group, members can develop a stronger sense of themselves and improve relationships outside the group. Issues ...
Aspire Neuropsychological Services
Welcome to Aspire where we are committed to helping you aspire to lead an emotionally healthy life. Our mission is to create a safe, relaxing, environment for those who walk into our practice. It can be incredibly difficult and uncomfortable ...
Hosted by Dr. Keiko Y. Miller
Psychologist, PsyD, MSCP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Welcome to Aspire where we are committed to helping you aspire to lead an emotionally healthy life. Our mission is to create a safe, relaxing, environment for those who walk into our practice. It can be incredibly difficult and uncomfortable ...
BRAVE Counseling and Consulting
California online practice specializing in PTSD and anxiety
Hosted by Alison Papion
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CRMP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94708
California online practice specializing in PTSD and anxiety
Social Skills Groups
Due to COVID-19, all groups are on hold at this time.
Hosted by Debbie Vuong, MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94115
Due to COVID-19, all groups are on hold at this time.
Couples Coaching
Couples Coaching meets once a month for three hours. A minimum commitment of three consecutive months is required. One two hour session prior to Group Couples Coaching is required prior to admission.
Hosted by Tammy Nelson
Counselor, PhD , CST, LPCC, CSCT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90004
Couples Coaching meets once a month for three hours. A minimum commitment of three consecutive months is required. One two hour session prior to Group Couples Coaching is required prior to admission.
Adult ADHD Group
The virtual group will work on: Psycho-education of ADHD; Self-acceptance; Coping skills and self-care; Communication skills; Relationship behaviors; Learning about ADHD and Sex
Hosted by Sara Hoadley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newport Beach, CA 92660
The virtual group will work on: Psycho-education of ADHD; Self-acceptance; Coping skills and self-care; Communication skills; Relationship behaviors; Learning about ADHD and Sex
Transgender Support Group
Currently looking to provide a support group for individuals transitioning or dealing with transgender identity. This support group is designed to provide support from others and develop a sense of community and acceptance. The group will also address barriers and ...
Hosted by C&C Center For Healing
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Redlands, CA 92373
Currently looking to provide a support group for individuals transitioning or dealing with transgender identity. This support group is designed to provide support from others and develop a sense of community and acceptance. The group will also address barriers and ...
High Conflict Parenting Class
Better Parenting Better Divorce is a parenting class designed for high conflict parents. We teach divorced or separated parents how to better communicate and focus on their children instead of the anger and hurt that comes with divorce.
This 6 week ...
Hosted by Vi Ballard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Torrance, CA 90503
Better Parenting Better Divorce is a parenting class designed for high conflict parents. We teach divorced or separated parents how to better communicate and focus on their children instead of the anger and hurt that comes with divorce.
This 6 week ...
Healthy Relationships &Healthy Families
The focus of this psycho-educational and process group is healthy relationships and healthy families. We explore how to find and create those healthy relationships wit partners friends and families. We explore the definition of healthy relationships and in opposition, the ...
Hosted by Colleen O'Brien
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Barbara, CA 93103
The focus of this psycho-educational and process group is healthy relationships and healthy families. We explore how to find and create those healthy relationships wit partners friends and families. We explore the definition of healthy relationships and in opposition, the ...
Virtual ADHD Support Group for Moms and Kids (CA)
Join our weekly virtual weekend 1 hour drop in support group. Moms are always wearing different hats, shifting gears, multi-tasking. For moms with ADHD and/or moms parenting kids with ADHD, we don’t need to figure it out all by ourselves. ...
Join our weekly virtual weekend 1 hour drop in support group. Moms are always wearing different hats, shifting gears, multi-tasking. For moms with ADHD and/or moms parenting kids with ADHD, we don’t need to figure it out all by ourselves. ...
Psychiatric Alternatives and Wellness Center
PAWC's provider group is among the largest in CA and includes only Board Certified or Licensed Practitioners. Our doctors focus on your needs and feelings, while PAWC administrative staff collaborates with you, your doctor and insurers to keep administration smooth ...
Hosted by Benjamin Elswick
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94118
PAWC's provider group is among the largest in CA and includes only Board Certified or Licensed Practitioners. Our doctors focus on your needs and feelings, while PAWC administrative staff collaborates with you, your doctor and insurers to keep administration smooth ...
Life Beyond Divorce (Women's Group)
This is a virtual group therapy for women that meet on Tuesdays at noon. The only prerequisite is that the participants are female and in some stage of their divorce. This group supports women who have been struggling to make ...
Hosted by Lauren Schnell Graovac
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westlake Village, CA 91362
This is a virtual group therapy for women that meet on Tuesdays at noon. The only prerequisite is that the participants are female and in some stage of their divorce. This group supports women who have been struggling to make ...
Social Anxiety, Sensitivity, & Shyness Group
We have created this Social Anxiety, Sensitivity, & Shyness Group in the hopes of taking you on a unique journey of observation, exploration, and experimentation that will help you develop a new more adaptive relationship between your anxiety and your ...
Hosted by Vanessa Wolter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94110
We have created this Social Anxiety, Sensitivity, & Shyness Group in the hopes of taking you on a unique journey of observation, exploration, and experimentation that will help you develop a new more adaptive relationship between your anxiety and your ...
Grief Group
Grieving, including anticipatory grief, can be profoundly difficult, impacting individuals physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Symptoms may include altered sleep patterns, and intense emotions such as sadness, anger, fear, and guilt. This group aims to assist individuals in managing these ...
Hosted by Gozde Gokozan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA, LMFT, LPCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Grieving, including anticipatory grief, can be profoundly difficult, impacting individuals physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Symptoms may include altered sleep patterns, and intense emotions such as sadness, anger, fear, and guilt. This group aims to assist individuals in managing these ...
Empower Her
A virtual group for 6th-8th grade girls to process and explore the challenges young girls face today. The group will cover topics such as communication, self esteem and body image and more. Starts feb 17 on Saturdays at 10am.
Hosted by Stacia Narasky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cerritos, CA 90703
A virtual group for 6th-8th grade girls to process and explore the challenges young girls face today. The group will cover topics such as communication, self esteem and body image and more. Starts feb 17 on Saturdays at 10am.
Guilt & Belonging: Asian-American Therapy Group
Are you a childhood trauma survivor or have challenging relationships with parents or family members? Did you feel responsible for others' feelings growing up? Are you considering setting boundaries with parents/family members, or have already set boundaries, but you feel ...
Hosted by Fei A Hu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94704
Are you a childhood trauma survivor or have challenging relationships with parents or family members? Did you feel responsible for others' feelings growing up? Are you considering setting boundaries with parents/family members, or have already set boundaries, but you feel ...
Consultation Group for Asian American Therapists
This group aims at sharpening the participant’s ability to discern and conduct a psychoanalytic process in their work with Asian and Asian Americans, while providing a vital space to discuss various issues pertinent to the professional development and maturation of ...
This group aims at sharpening the participant’s ability to discern and conduct a psychoanalytic process in their work with Asian and Asian Americans, while providing a vital space to discuss various issues pertinent to the professional development and maturation of ...
DBT Skills Group
Group is now meeting remotely via teleconferencing due to COVID-19 restrictions. If you are interested in learning more about this group please contact me directly.
Hosted by Sara Bisikirski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Corte Madera, CA 94925
Group is now meeting remotely via teleconferencing due to COVID-19 restrictions. If you are interested in learning more about this group please contact me directly.
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 ...
Art of Healing Ourselves (for healers)
This ongoing small group provides trainees, interns and therapists with experiential process healing and awareness and working through of countertransference via arts, poetry, imagery and more.
This ongoing small group provides trainees, interns and therapists with experiential process healing and awareness and working through of countertransference via arts, poetry, imagery and more.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in California?
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.