Artful Reclamation
An art-based religious trauma and adverse religious experience support group. Combining mindful body awareness and creative expression as a means of releasing emotion and traumatic experiencing stored in the body. This cohort will come together for a 6 week process ...
Hosted by Naomi Wiens
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93704
An art-based religious trauma and adverse religious experience support group. Combining mindful body awareness and creative expression as a means of releasing emotion and traumatic experiencing stored in the body. This cohort will come together for a 6 week process ...
Gulraiz Medical and Psychiatric Nursing Care
I provide CBT in helping you gain confidence and self worth.
Hosted by Maryam Gulraiz
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FNP-C, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lake Forest, CA 92610
I provide CBT in helping you gain confidence and self worth.
DBT Skills Group
Are you tired of paying for individual therapy for your teen, in addition to separate parenting sessions that just don't seem effective anymore?In our DBT group, we meet with teens & parents for the first half of the session where ...
Hosted by Shireen Shahidi
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Encino, CA 91436
Are you tired of paying for individual therapy for your teen, in addition to separate parenting sessions that just don't seem effective anymore?In our DBT group, we meet with teens & parents for the first half of the session where ...
LMFT facilitator, group therapy
Life After Nest is an intimate small group setting that offers guidance for parents with an "empty nest". In group we define the skills needed in parenting adult children. As we prepare our children for the next phase of their ...
Hosted by Elysa Waldholz
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90064
Life After Nest is an intimate small group setting that offers guidance for parents with an "empty nest". In group we define the skills needed in parenting adult children. As we prepare our children for the next phase of their ...
Women's Empowerment Group
The Women's Empowerment Group is designed to provide support and strategies for women navigating challenging relationships, loss, abandonment, grief, or trauma. Its goal is to equip participants with techniques to navigate emotional challenges, foster healthy self-esteem, enhance confidence, and promote ...
Hosted by The Mind Body Rejuvenation Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, AT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tarzana, CA 91356
The Women's Empowerment Group is designed to provide support and strategies for women navigating challenging relationships, loss, abandonment, grief, or trauma. Its goal is to equip participants with techniques to navigate emotional challenges, foster healthy self-esteem, enhance confidence, and promote ...
Mixed Intimacy Group
I lead 3 Mixed Intimacy process groups that meet on Tuesdays, from 12:30-2:00, 4:00-5:30, and 5:50-7:20, ongoing since 1987. Membership is stable, allowing in depth sharing, honest feedback, challenge and support among members. Topics may include all areas of human ...
Hosted by Margee Wapman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RMBP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Menlo Park, CA 94027
I lead 3 Mixed Intimacy process groups that meet on Tuesdays, from 12:30-2:00, 4:00-5:30, and 5:50-7:20, ongoing since 1987. Membership is stable, allowing in depth sharing, honest feedback, challenge and support among members. Topics may include all areas of human ...
Helping the Helpers
Those who work in the Helping feilds often face difficulties coping with unique job stressors. This Facebook group provides education, support and coaching in order to increase a Helper's ability to cope with stress and care for others.
Hosted by Caryn Bickel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90013
Those who work in the Helping feilds often face difficulties coping with unique job stressors. This Facebook group provides education, support and coaching in order to increase a Helper's ability to cope with stress and care for others.
Equine Assisted Therapy
Hosted by Nicolas Silva
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Elevation Behavioral Health Outpatient Programs
Elevation Behavioral Health Outpatient Programs offers therapy and groups for addiction and mental health conditions. Call for more information.
Hosted by Elevation Behavioral Health Mental Health Retreats
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Elevation Behavioral Health Outpatient Programs offers therapy and groups for addiction and mental health conditions. Call for more information.
Women's Anxiety Therapy Group
Hosted by Dr. Angela Bisignano
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
Perinatal Support Group
We are committed to supporting women in the reproductive stages of their lives. This group supports women as they welcome a new child into their family. This group will be most helpful for those in the later stages of pregnancy ...
Hosted by Rooted+Vitality Health Collaborative
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93704
We are committed to supporting women in the reproductive stages of their lives. This group supports women as they welcome a new child into their family. This group will be most helpful for those in the later stages of pregnancy ...
How to Befriend Yourself (and Others)
This 4-week Online introduction to Mindfulness consists of foundational teachings, guided instructions in everyday mindfulness, meditation, and group discussion. • Connect more deeply with your integrity, your tribe and your purpose • Learn evidence-based mindfulness practices that can reduce stress, ...
Hosted by Singin' In The Rain Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90017
This 4-week Online introduction to Mindfulness consists of foundational teachings, guided instructions in everyday mindfulness, meditation, and group discussion. • Connect more deeply with your integrity, your tribe and your purpose • Learn evidence-based mindfulness practices that can reduce stress, ...
RO-DBT Skills Class Online or In-person
Join our Radically-Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT) Skills Class (Wednesdays online or Thursdays in-person) focusing on enhancing emotional flexibility and social connectedness. Led by experienced therapists, this class blends innovative RO-DBT principles with practical techniques to cultivate openness, vulnerability, and ...
Hosted by Alison Alderdice
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Redwood City, CA 94063
Join our Radically-Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT) Skills Class (Wednesdays online or Thursdays in-person) focusing on enhancing emotional flexibility and social connectedness. Led by experienced therapists, this class blends innovative RO-DBT principles with practical techniques to cultivate openness, vulnerability, and ...
Compassionate Solutions
Our team of Educational Psychologists, a Clinical Psychologist, Marriage Family Therapists and Licensed Clinical Social Workers offer assessment and therapy for children, teens, and adults Monday through Saturday. Our offices are located in a house that has been converted to ...
Our team of Educational Psychologists, a Clinical Psychologist, Marriage Family Therapists and Licensed Clinical Social Workers offer assessment and therapy for children, teens, and adults Monday through Saturday. Our offices are located in a house that has been converted to ...
Art Therapy for Teen Girls (Ages 13-17)
Teen Art Therapy: A 6-week art therapy group tailored for teen girls. Join us in this nurturing environment, where we delve into the intricacies of school, social media, and anxiety while embracing the art of emotional regulation. Through the creative ...
Hosted by Brianna D. Bleeker
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Yorba Linda, CA 92886
Teen Art Therapy: A 6-week art therapy group tailored for teen girls. Join us in this nurturing environment, where we delve into the intricacies of school, social media, and anxiety while embracing the art of emotional regulation. Through the creative ...
Surviving & Thriving- Supporting Mothers Across CA
Topics will include: Managing pressure and guilt, letting your values lead, accessing and maintaining self-care, and growing awareness, self-compassion and love.
Topics will include: Managing pressure and guilt, letting your values lead, accessing and maintaining self-care, and growing awareness, self-compassion and love.
Coping with depression
Telehealth close Group up to 10 members. I use CBT and anger management techniques. I will be starting Coping with depression and anxiety group once a week. I need at least 10 clients in each group. If you are interested, ...
Hosted by Jasvinder K Mann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Riverside, CA 92503
Telehealth close Group up to 10 members. I use CBT and anger management techniques. I will be starting Coping with depression and anxiety group once a week. I need at least 10 clients in each group. If you are interested, ...
Full Moon Meditation Group- Lunar Hour of Power
Rev. Dr. Pruett holds a PhD. specializing in Metaphysical Counseling (University of Sedona), over twenty years of California Credentialed Teaching experience w/ a M.A. in Education (Claremont Graduate University 2003), B.A. in English w/ a Minor in Socio-Cultural Linguistics (University ...
Hosted by (Mysti) Michelle Pruett
Pastoral Counselor, PhD, MA, MMsc, BA, BMsc
Verified Verified
Group meets in Upland, CA 91784
Rev. Dr. Pruett holds a PhD. specializing in Metaphysical Counseling (University of Sedona), over twenty years of California Credentialed Teaching experience w/ a M.A. in Education (Claremont Graduate University 2003), B.A. in English w/ a Minor in Socio-Cultural Linguistics (University ...
Therapists of Color Consultation & Supervision
Spark Center is inviting colleagues to participate in one of my three (licensed therapists, interns/associates, or supervisors) weekly groups focusing on the following: processing and receiving support around working with privileged/marginalized populations; addressing microaggressions in the therapeutic/supervisory/c ollegial context; engaging ...
Hosted by La Tanya Takla
Psychologist, EdD, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sacramento, CA 95811
Spark Center is inviting colleagues to participate in one of my three (licensed therapists, interns/associates, or supervisors) weekly groups focusing on the following: processing and receiving support around working with privileged/marginalized populations; addressing microaggressions in the therapeutic/supervisory/c ollegial context; engaging ...
Parenting Skills, Grief Group, Women's Workshop
Confident Parenting Skills focuses on communication skills, practicing mutual respect, awareness of family meetings, and learning to empower kids. 'Good Grief' Group addresses loss of a friend or loved one and begin the steps toward healing and acceptance. Learning to ...
Confident Parenting Skills focuses on communication skills, practicing mutual respect, awareness of family meetings, and learning to empower kids. 'Good Grief' Group addresses loss of a friend or loved one and begin the steps toward healing and acceptance. Learning to ...
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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.