Much More Than Mom
Moms are extremely good at thinking about and supporting everyone around them. In that process sometimes mom themselves gets forgotten. The intent of this group is to carve out space where 1.5 hours per week each member has the opportunity ...
Hosted by Jennie Beuhler
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mill Valley, CA 94942
Moms are extremely good at thinking about and supporting everyone around them. In that process sometimes mom themselves gets forgotten. The intent of this group is to carve out space where 1.5 hours per week each member has the opportunity ...
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 www.PacificMindSpa.com
Hosted by Veronica Calkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sunnyvale, CA 94086
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 www.PacificMindSpa.com
Separated and Divorced
Weekly process group. Co-Ed.
Hosted by Allison Revivo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Weekly process group. Co-Ed.
Women's Interpersonal Process Group Wednesdays
Relationships can be complicated. This is an ongoing process group that focuses on examining significant relationships in all aspects of life; family, personal, partner, social, work, school, faith and spirit. The members are thoughtful and insightful, and support each other's ...
Hosted by Lois Friedlander
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CGP, MT-BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94118
Relationships can be complicated. This is an ongoing process group that focuses on examining significant relationships in all aspects of life; family, personal, partner, social, work, school, faith and spirit. The members are thoughtful and insightful, and support each other's ...
Am I Hungry? Mindful Eating For Binge Eating
If you struggle with binge eating, this group will help you to discover a whole new way to relate to food. This group will help you to stop obsessing about food, end mindless and emotional eating, stop you from fearing ...
Hosted by Cristina Ann Castagnini
Psychologist, PhD, CEDS
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Ramon, CA 94583
If you struggle with binge eating, this group will help you to discover a whole new way to relate to food. This group will help you to stop obsessing about food, end mindless and emotional eating, stop you from fearing ...
Mindful Mamma's
Every Monday at 8:30 AM: Mom's wishing to engage in light physical activity such as yoga stretch, walking or jogging along sunset cliffs while practicing some healthy mindfulness for Mammas can meet with Dr. Lauro for group activity. We will ...
Every Monday at 8:30 AM: Mom's wishing to engage in light physical activity such as yoga stretch, walking or jogging along sunset cliffs while practicing some healthy mindfulness for Mammas can meet with Dr. Lauro for group activity. We will ...
Crownview Medical Group, Inc.
Crownview Medical Group is a premier San Diego mental health practice, delivering a wide range of psychiatric and psychological services for you and your family. We focus on “areas of needed improvement,” developing and implementing a customized action plan providing ...
Crownview Medical Group is a premier San Diego mental health practice, delivering a wide range of psychiatric and psychological services for you and your family. We focus on “areas of needed improvement,” developing and implementing a customized action plan providing ...
Queer People Pleasers
75 min virtual LGBTQIA+ process and support group (CA residents, 18+) for those who identify as recovering people pleasers.
Hosted by Andrew Borden
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90028
75 min virtual LGBTQIA+ process and support group (CA residents, 18+) for those who identify as recovering people pleasers.
Pregnant Mamas Group
Meet other moms-to-be, ask questions about your pregnancy, and learn how to prepare yourself emotionally for the journey of motherhood. This supportive group is ongoing, so contact me for current details.
Hosted by Jamie L Katoff
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94123
Meet other moms-to-be, ask questions about your pregnancy, and learn how to prepare yourself emotionally for the journey of motherhood. This supportive group is ongoing, so contact me for current details.
The Not So Distant Future - A Comic Arts Workshop
The Not So Distant Future is a one-time informal comic art workshop designed to help you move past feelings of stuckness and visualize yourself achieving a goal. We will draw where you are now, where you would like to be, ...
Hosted by Hillary Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
The Not So Distant Future is a one-time informal comic art workshop designed to help you move past feelings of stuckness and visualize yourself achieving a goal. We will draw where you are now, where you would like to be, ...
Weekly Online Social Games Group Ages 14-17
Online games groups are held via secure video conferencing and utilize RPGs and online board games to foster social interaction and build self-esteem. Games are an engaging way to have fun while talking with other people, learn about yourself and ...
Hosted by Doug Ronning, Psychotherapy and Social Game Groups
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RDT-BCT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Online games groups are held via secure video conferencing and utilize RPGs and online board games to foster social interaction and build self-esteem. Games are an engaging way to have fun while talking with other people, learn about yourself and ...
Thriving Together: ADHD Parenting Group
Group Description: The ADHD Parenting Group Therapy Sessions offer a structured and therapeutic 12-week program that brings together parents who share the common experience of raising children with ADHD. In a supportive group setting, parents can explore their concerns, gain ...
Hosted by Brittany Lute
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Orange, CA 92868
Group Description: The ADHD Parenting Group Therapy Sessions offer a structured and therapeutic 12-week program that brings together parents who share the common experience of raising children with ADHD. In a supportive group setting, parents can explore their concerns, gain ...
Your fertility journey and emotional wellness
Are stress and infertility connected? How can you feel your emotional best while going through a challenging time? This group offers support integrating evidence-based techniques of mindfulness, cognitive behavioral techniques, positive psychology, and more. Taking care of your mental health ...
Are stress and infertility connected? How can you feel your emotional best while going through a challenging time? This group offers support integrating evidence-based techniques of mindfulness, cognitive behavioral techniques, positive psychology, and more. Taking care of your mental health ...
Semaglutide Support Circle (Virtual)
Whether you're exploring intuitive eating while on or post Semaglutide injections, building trust with yourself during the transition, or navigating the world in a body that's new to you, our community is here for you. Discover the freedom of redirecting ...
Hosted by Kami Guevara
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Hollywood, CA 90069
Whether you're exploring intuitive eating while on or post Semaglutide injections, building trust with yourself during the transition, or navigating the world in a body that's new to you, our community is here for you. Discover the freedom of redirecting ...
Alchemical Art: In the Laboratory
An experiential, creative process to explore various topic such as the unconscious, dreams, dilemmas, and soulful life. This is not a therapy group, but a facilitated art process to support your inner work. Absolutely no art experience needed.
Hosted by Felicia Matto-Shepard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Petaluma, CA 94952
An experiential, creative process to explore various topic such as the unconscious, dreams, dilemmas, and soulful life. This is not a therapy group, but a facilitated art process to support your inner work. Absolutely no art experience needed.
DBT Skills Group $100 a session
DBT Skills group 1x a week
Hosted by Los Angeles DBT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90036
DBT Skills group 1x a week
Women's Relationship group
This group is designed for women between the ages of 25 and 35 who seek to grow in their confidence and understanding of what it means to be in authentic and lasting relationships. The group runs for 12 consecutive weeks ...
Hosted by Erica Wright
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Davis, CA 95616
This group is designed for women between the ages of 25 and 35 who seek to grow in their confidence and understanding of what it means to be in authentic and lasting relationships. The group runs for 12 consecutive weeks ...
Porn / Sex Addiction Group
This is a group for men currently struggling or in recovery from porn and/or sex addiction. Group therapy differs from 12-step and support groups. The focus is on gaining skills necessary to stay free from addictive behaviors and increasing resources ...
Hosted by Clint Newell
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, CSAT-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Palm Desert, CA 92260
This is a group for men currently struggling or in recovery from porn and/or sex addiction. Group therapy differs from 12-step and support groups. The focus is on gaining skills necessary to stay free from addictive behaviors and increasing resources ...
Process Group for Athletes
Group Therapy for high school athletes to come together, process their stressors while connecting with other fellow athletes. They will learn to identify their triggers, apply positive mindset, set realistic expectations, implement coping strategies to self soothe and improve performance. ...
Hosted by Ashley Hudson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Yorba Linda, CA 92886
Group Therapy for high school athletes to come together, process their stressors while connecting with other fellow athletes. They will learn to identify their triggers, apply positive mindset, set realistic expectations, implement coping strategies to self soothe and improve performance. ...
Inner Wisdom for Weight Loss
Stop the insanity of dieting and regaining over and over. End compulsive eating by meeting the needs that drive the behavior. Includes energy medicine tips and techniques.
Hosted by Mary Sue Abernethy
Marriage & Family Therapist, BS, MA, RD, MFT, NNTS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Monterey, CA 93940
Stop the insanity of dieting and regaining over and over. End compulsive eating by meeting the needs that drive the behavior. Includes energy medicine tips and techniques.
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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.