Pregnancy Loss Support Group [Zoom, No Charge]
Grieving and processing the pain of a pregnancy loss is physically and emotionally consuming. Space and care are needed to move through shock, anger and sadness. It isn't uncommon to feel defective, angry, jealous or hopeless as other people become ...
Hosted by Dani April Salzer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Campbell, CA 95008
Grieving and processing the pain of a pregnancy loss is physically and emotionally consuming. Space and care are needed to move through shock, anger and sadness. It isn't uncommon to feel defective, angry, jealous or hopeless as other people become ...
Zen Kids-A Emotional Regulation Group For Children
Kids will learn to increase emotional awareness, identify trigger moments, self-monitor feelings, and create a tool box of coping strategies to manage life's challenges.
Hosted by Melissa Pinn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92111
Kids will learn to increase emotional awareness, identify trigger moments, self-monitor feelings, and create a tool box of coping strategies to manage life's challenges.
The Art of Family
Hosted by Carolyn L Millikin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, MEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vista, CA 92083
New Models for Navigating Life after Fifty
In our quickly changing world, we are in need of new, creative, and fulfilling models for navigating the experiences of the mid and later years of life. This group looks at some of those models, and provides opportunities for creating ...
Hosted by Darcy Lubbers
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90405
In our quickly changing world, we are in need of new, creative, and fulfilling models for navigating the experiences of the mid and later years of life. This group looks at some of those models, and provides opportunities for creating ...
Women's Domestic Violence Support Group
Women who have been victims of domestic violence or other forms of relationship abuse are invited to take part in a women's domestic violence survivor's group. See address below. Please contact for registration and any additional questions. Email Janis Powell, ...
Hosted by Janis Powell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Harbor City, CA 90710
Women who have been victims of domestic violence or other forms of relationship abuse are invited to take part in a women's domestic violence survivor's group. See address below. Please contact for registration and any additional questions. Email Janis Powell, ...
Center for Healing & Personal Growth
Hosted by Center for Healing & Personal Growth
PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
Padres de Adolecentes
Éste grupo terapeutico es para padres con hijas(os) adolecentes que desean aprender a liderar en una manera más positiva, más producente, y con menos ansiedad.
Hosted by Terapia En Espanol Family Counseling APC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Riverside, CA 92505
Éste grupo terapeutico es para padres con hijas(os) adolecentes que desean aprender a liderar en una manera más positiva, más producente, y con menos ansiedad.
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 ...
Support Group for Dual Identity Americans
Whispered Tales Exchange: Support Group for Dual Identity Americans. Embrace the unique dance of cultural dualities in a warm and inclusive space. Share your stories, explore shared experiences, and foster lasting connections. Navigate the complexities of identity with understanding hearts. ...
Hosted by Ehsan Bozorgi
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tustin, CA 92780
Whispered Tales Exchange: Support Group for Dual Identity Americans. Embrace the unique dance of cultural dualities in a warm and inclusive space. Share your stories, explore shared experiences, and foster lasting connections. Navigate the complexities of identity with understanding hearts. ...
Achieve Your True Potential
Hosted by Anna Barbara Dowd
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92116
Dialectical Behavior 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 ...
A Time to Connect, Online Teen Girls Support Group
Adolescence is a time when girls are especially vulnerable to anxiety and depression due to the many changes that are taking place in the body and brain, as well as the social complexities they now face. Using an online format ...
Hosted by Maria Cappetta
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in El Segundo, CA 90245
Adolescence is a time when girls are especially vulnerable to anxiety and depression due to the many changes that are taking place in the body and brain, as well as the social complexities they now face. Using an online format ...
Mastermind Business Group
I host a mastermind group that meets for mutual career and personal encouragement. I attract mid-career professionals who want to break through to a higher level of success and be accountable to others with the same mindset.
Hosted by Dyment & Associates, Inc.
Psychologist, MA, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntington Beach, CA 92647
I host a mastermind group that meets for mutual career and personal encouragement. I attract mid-career professionals who want to break through to a higher level of success and be accountable to others with the same mindset.
Closed Women's Groups am and pm
Closed group work enhances trust, healing and efficiency. We begin with a brief meditation. Life skills or other specified material is introduced at each meeting. Together we create an energy field that is conducive to open communication, support and healing. ...
Hosted by Dr. Regina Barang
PsyD, MA, CN, CHT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toluca Lake, CA 91602
Closed group work enhances trust, healing and efficiency. We begin with a brief meditation. Life skills or other specified material is introduced at each meeting. Together we create an energy field that is conducive to open communication, support and healing. ...
Women 50+
Women experience a number of significant life changes in midlife: menopause, empty nesting, reduced marital satisfaction, identity, and general questions about what comes next. Join us in a safe and supportive environment to heal and work to integrate these changes ...
Hosted by Mary Kallaher Couples Family And Individual Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Women experience a number of significant life changes in midlife: menopause, empty nesting, reduced marital satisfaction, identity, and general questions about what comes next. Join us in a safe and supportive environment to heal and work to integrate these changes ...
I Hate Weekends
Due to their unstructured nature, weekends can be a difficult time for many people in recovery from depression, anxiety or substance abuse. The "I Hate Weekends" group is an ongoing weekly therapy group that meets on Sundays to provide the ...
Hosted by Jesse Sandler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Due to their unstructured nature, weekends can be a difficult time for many people in recovery from depression, anxiety or substance abuse. The "I Hate Weekends" group is an ongoing weekly therapy group that meets on Sundays to provide the ...
Tuesday night Eating Disorders Anonymous meeting
Hosted by Deborah Brenner-Liss
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94115
Teen Support, Therapy Group for Girls, Girls Group
This group is a great way for girls to come together and build their self- esteem, good relationships, happiness, and support each other on the goals and journey. This group is open to girls between the ages of 14-17 years ...
Hosted by Melissa Kay
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
This group is a great way for girls to come together and build their self- esteem, good relationships, happiness, and support each other on the goals and journey. This group is open to girls between the ages of 14-17 years ...
The Anxiety Relief Center
The Anxiety Relief Center is a dynamic and compelling collaboration because of the diversity that Alkmini, Mor, and bring to the psycho-social platform. We appreciate and have been inspired by our broad exposure and experiences as citizens of the world. ...
Hosted by Tara Pratt
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94102
The Anxiety Relief Center is a dynamic and compelling collaboration because of the diversity that Alkmini, Mor, and bring to the psycho-social platform. We appreciate and have been inspired by our broad exposure and experiences as citizens of the world. ...
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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.