Anger Management
An educational course for males and females. The 10-week course tackles topics like relationship roles, communication skills, triggers, and changing self-defeating behaviors. During the weekly group session, participants learn they cannot always change their external environment, but they can change ...
Hosted by I AM Solutions Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Bernardino, CA 92408
An educational course for males and females. The 10-week course tackles topics like relationship roles, communication skills, triggers, and changing self-defeating behaviors. During the weekly group session, participants learn they cannot always change their external environment, but they can change ...
Men's Group
A specialty group for men with a focus on building intimacy in our lives and families. Life balance, communication, boundary setting and raising our standards are key components of our group driven process.This group addresses issues surrounding co-dependency, intimacy, relationships, ...
Hosted by Oakwood Family Institute
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pasadena, CA 91106
A specialty group for men with a focus on building intimacy in our lives and families. Life balance, communication, boundary setting and raising our standards are key components of our group driven process.This group addresses issues surrounding co-dependency, intimacy, relationships, ...
Women's Telehealth Support Group
Women play a special role in our treatment at Advanced Health Care. During this time of uncertainty, we know that support and connection is needed now more than ever. Please join Dr. Sarah Ray in an online teletherapy support group ...
Women play a special role in our treatment at Advanced Health Care. During this time of uncertainty, we know that support and connection is needed now more than ever. Please join Dr. Sarah Ray in an online teletherapy support group ...
Young Adult OCD and Anxiety Group
This virtual group aims to empower young adults, ages 21 to 28, who are diagnosed with OCD and anxiety related disorders with effective strategies to manage daily life while navigating challenges in career, finances, relationships, and more. Participants will increase ...
Hosted by Melanie English
Psychological Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
This virtual group aims to empower young adults, ages 21 to 28, who are diagnosed with OCD and anxiety related disorders with effective strategies to manage daily life while navigating challenges in career, finances, relationships, and more. Participants will increase ...
Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is an abuse within a relationship where there should be love and trust. This program helps participants understand the dynamics of domestic violence and take responsibility for there actions. Our approach treats clients with dignity and respect. The ...
Hosted by Vaughn L Baker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Leandro, CA 94577
Domestic violence is an abuse within a relationship where there should be love and trust. This program helps participants understand the dynamics of domestic violence and take responsibility for there actions. Our approach treats clients with dignity and respect. The ...
Couples Workshop Series: Crafting the Future
In this small online expressive arts group (4-5 couples), you and your partner will: *Explore your hopes and concerns about the future *Find playful and creative ways to speak deeply on serious topics *Increase communication *Learn ways to maintain calm ...
Hosted by Eileen Van Tyne
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94705
In this small online expressive arts group (4-5 couples), you and your partner will: *Explore your hopes and concerns about the future *Find playful and creative ways to speak deeply on serious topics *Increase communication *Learn ways to maintain calm ...
Mindful Adolescents
Group designed to assist adolescents in Mindfulness- where they can learn to focus attention where they choose: Their environment, body, thoughts and emotions-responding non-judgmentaly, as opposed to reacting to life- where they are present in the moment, leading to balance ...
Hosted by Dea Rivera
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Encinitas, CA 92024
Group designed to assist adolescents in Mindfulness- where they can learn to focus attention where they choose: Their environment, body, thoughts and emotions-responding non-judgmentaly, as opposed to reacting to life- where they are present in the moment, leading to balance ...
Ehab Yacoub MD, INC.
Best Psychiatric Care for adults and children same day appointment available/Telehealth available. if you need help with mental health, such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, or substance use, we have a team of highly skilled psychiatrists, nurse practitioners. We use holistic ...
Best Psychiatric Care for adults and children same day appointment available/Telehealth available. if you need help with mental health, such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, or substance use, we have a team of highly skilled psychiatrists, nurse practitioners. We use holistic ...
Couples Process Group
This 7-week group is designed for confused and frustrated couples who’ve worked hard to understand each other, but still aren’t feeling solid in their relationship. This group is a part psychoeducational and part process group. The closed group allows for ...
Hosted by Jasmine McMeeking
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pasadena, CA 91103
This 7-week group is designed for confused and frustrated couples who’ve worked hard to understand each other, but still aren’t feeling solid in their relationship. This group is a part psychoeducational and part process group. The closed group allows for ...
mindfulness CBT for anxiety
8-week psychoeducational therapy group to learn and practice mindfulness interventions to assist in decreasing anxiety and stress in a natural, holistic manner. MUST RSVP FOR THIS CLOSED GROUP
760-596-0347.
Hosted by High Desert Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Victorville, CA 92395
8-week psychoeducational therapy group to learn and practice mindfulness interventions to assist in decreasing anxiety and stress in a natural, holistic manner. MUST RSVP FOR THIS CLOSED GROUP
760-596-0347.
Alyssa Marie Wellness
Alyssa Marie Wellness is a group of clinicians who specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma and helping people connect with their inner child. Clinicians offer weekend and evening appointments and are able to provide super bills if you wish to ...
Hosted by Alyssa Marie Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Alyssa Marie Wellness is a group of clinicians who specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma and helping people connect with their inner child. Clinicians offer weekend and evening appointments and are able to provide super bills if you wish to ...
Codependency Support - openings in January 2024
Codependency is not a clinical diagnosis or formally categorized personality disorder on its own. Generally speaking, it incorporates aspects of attachment style patterns developed in early childhood. Codependency can also overlap with other personality disorders, including dependent personality disorder. Groups ...
Hosted by Sonder Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90042
Codependency is not a clinical diagnosis or formally categorized personality disorder on its own. Generally speaking, it incorporates aspects of attachment style patterns developed in early childhood. Codependency can also overlap with other personality disorders, including dependent personality disorder. Groups ...
Adolescent Group
Hosted by Deirdre J. Newell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90403
Health Care Professionals Group
This group is part of a comprehensive monitoring and support program for physicians and other health care professionals. Please call for information about this confidential program.
Hosted by Francine Farrell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CADC-II, ICADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sacramento, CA 95821
This group is part of a comprehensive monitoring and support program for physicians and other health care professionals. Please call for information about this confidential program.
Teen Art Therapy Group
The Teen Art Therapy group is for girls, genderqueer, non-binary, and trans teens between the ages of 14-18. This art therapy group integrates therapeutic art making, journaling, and talk therapy and focuses on self esteem, social skills, transitions, relationships, body ...
Hosted by East Bay Art Therapy
Art Therapist, MPS, ATR-BC, LCAT, ATCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94610
The Teen Art Therapy group is for girls, genderqueer, non-binary, and trans teens between the ages of 14-18. This art therapy group integrates therapeutic art making, journaling, and talk therapy and focuses on self esteem, social skills, transitions, relationships, body ...
Building Motivation Group
Struggling to find motivation is a symptoms of many mental health difficulties. This virtual group offers both skills and education on ways to increase motivation as well as a process group. The goal is to learn, laugh, and make connections ...
Hosted by Alex Lewis
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92117
Struggling to find motivation is a symptoms of many mental health difficulties. This virtual group offers both skills and education on ways to increase motivation as well as a process group. The goal is to learn, laugh, and make connections ...
Partners & Spouses Living w Addiction & Recovery
The Partners and Spouses Group is an ongoing therapy group and place to gain awareness, feel understood, grieve, express feelings, practice new skills and heal. Areas of focus include addiction in the family system, loss of control, trauma, feelings expression, ...
Hosted by Mary Kennedy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94118
The Partners and Spouses Group is an ongoing therapy group and place to gain awareness, feel understood, grieve, express feelings, practice new skills and heal. Areas of focus include addiction in the family system, loss of control, trauma, feelings expression, ...
Teen Substance Abuse Outpatient Therapy
Hosted by Evolve Teen Mental Health Outpatient Programs
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ojai, CA 93023
Women's Mid-Life Support Group
This group is designed to address the mid-life concerns of women as they pertain to life changes and transitions.This is an interactive support and empowerment group. The following topics will be explored including but not limited to "Re-discovering Ourselves;" "The ...
Hosted by Joy Metoyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Livermore, CA 94550
This group is designed to address the mid-life concerns of women as they pertain to life changes and transitions.This is an interactive support and empowerment group. The following topics will be explored including but not limited to "Re-discovering Ourselves;" "The ...
Domestic Violence / Batterers' Intervention Progra
Clients struggling with domestic violence issues can attend this voluntarily or court-mandated group
Clients struggling with domestic violence issues can attend this voluntarily or court-mandated group
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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.