Foresight Mental Health
Foresight is a mental health and wellness clinic providing patients with a wide range of treatment and services related to improving mental health and lifestyle. We are a team of psychiatrists, therapists, software engineers, bioengineers, and researchers with a mission ...
Hosted by Michele Ryan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Encino, CA 91436
Foresight is a mental health and wellness clinic providing patients with a wide range of treatment and services related to improving mental health and lifestyle. We are a team of psychiatrists, therapists, software engineers, bioengineers, and researchers with a mission ...
Parents Night
Come join like minded others for an evening of refreshments, conversation, and community as Kellee’ Maranz, M.A. licensed marriage and family therapist speaks on how to have a mindful relationship. Increase connectedness and leave feeling hopeful and excited about being ...
Hosted by Kellee' Maranz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brentwood, CA 94513
Come join like minded others for an evening of refreshments, conversation, and community as Kellee’ Maranz, M.A. licensed marriage and family therapist speaks on how to have a mindful relationship. Increase connectedness and leave feeling hopeful and excited about being ...
Highly Sensitive Person Workshop (Group setting)
Join us for The Highly Sensitive Person Workshop on July 28th, 2018 from 11am-12:15pm. This workshop will cover traits, strengths, challenges and a few strategies for the highly sensitive person and will have a segment for the highly sensitive child. ...
Hosted by Sharon Chan,LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Join us for The Highly Sensitive Person Workshop on July 28th, 2018 from 11am-12:15pm. This workshop will cover traits, strengths, challenges and a few strategies for the highly sensitive person and will have a segment for the highly sensitive child. ...
Relationships and Boundaries Process Group
The Boundaries Lab Process Group is a group dedicated to
Improving Relationships through Learning about and practicing healthy boundaries. It is designed to be an
Emotionally Safe, Supportive Small Group Format.
We will be meeting weekly. This is an ongoing group. This group ...
Hosted by Paul Gillane
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mission Viejo, CA 92691
The Boundaries Lab Process Group is a group dedicated to
Improving Relationships through Learning about and practicing healthy boundaries. It is designed to be an
Emotionally Safe, Supportive Small Group Format.
We will be meeting weekly. This is an ongoing group. This group ...
Foresight Mental Health
Foresight is a mental health and wellness clinic providing patients with a wide range of treatment and services related to improving mental health and lifestyle. We are a team of psychiatrists, therapists, software engineers, bioengineers, and researchers with a mission ...
Hosted by Dmitra Danilenko-Dixon
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94705
Foresight is a mental health and wellness clinic providing patients with a wide range of treatment and services related to improving mental health and lifestyle. We are a team of psychiatrists, therapists, software engineers, bioengineers, and researchers with a mission ...
women empowerment through expressive art
Art is healing. Beauty is healing. Silence talk could be healing as well. Through expressive art we learn to acknowledge our emotions, to challenge our thoughts, to practice compassion and finally empower our inner resources. Remember this is not art ...
Hosted by Mahsan Behnoud
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT , EMDR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Orange, CA 92866
Art is healing. Beauty is healing. Silence talk could be healing as well. Through expressive art we learn to acknowledge our emotions, to challenge our thoughts, to practice compassion and finally empower our inner resources. Remember this is not art ...
Deconstruction, Religious Harm, & Trauma
Online process groups for people impacted by religious harm and trauma resulting from organized religion. One aspect of this is "deconstruction": not only leaving the beliefs, but the loss of so many relationships that have been so central to our ...
Online process groups for people impacted by religious harm and trauma resulting from organized religion. One aspect of this is "deconstruction": not only leaving the beliefs, but the loss of so many relationships that have been so central to our ...
Family Support with Psychosis or Schizophrenia
I have worked with families that include psychotic, bipolar, or schizophrenia for more than forty years. I have created an organization, Gnosis Retreat Center, that is explicitly devoted to helping families with this issue. In my private practice I have ...
Hosted by Michael Guy Thompson
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94123
I have worked with families that include psychotic, bipolar, or schizophrenia for more than forty years. I have created an organization, Gnosis Retreat Center, that is explicitly devoted to helping families with this issue. In my private practice I have ...
The Happiness Group
In the mad rush of our daily lives, it is hard to find time to focus on the things that matter to us most and to practice fostering joy. Come join us in an 6-week motivational group where we support ...
Hosted by Kristina K Phillips
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Carlos, CA 94070
In the mad rush of our daily lives, it is hard to find time to focus on the things that matter to us most and to practice fostering joy. Come join us in an 6-week motivational group where we support ...
Postpartum Support Group
The purpose of this Postpartum Support Group is to provide a place for Moms to get some emotional support and helpful skills to combat the symptoms of postpartum depression and anxiety.
Hosted by Stacey Lurie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90049
The purpose of this Postpartum Support Group is to provide a place for Moms to get some emotional support and helpful skills to combat the symptoms of postpartum depression and anxiety.
Former Cult Member Support
This group the only on-going support group in Los Angeles specifically for those who have found themselves in controlling and/or cultic environments, and are dealing with the side-effects or after-effects of that experience. Friends and loved ones of those in, ...
Hosted by Rachel A. Bernstein
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MSEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in Encino, CA 91436
This group the only on-going support group in Los Angeles specifically for those who have found themselves in controlling and/or cultic environments, and are dealing with the side-effects or after-effects of that experience. Friends and loved ones of those in, ...
Dream Analysis Group
Hosted by Joyce King Heyraud
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, Jungian, Analyst
Verified Verified
Group meets in Culver City, CA 90232
Recovery Sisters
This is an intimate experiential group that meets weekly, currently online, providing a safe space for women in recovery from eating disorders to connect and support each other. This is a closed group meaning that you must apply first to ...
Hosted by Sarah Nicholson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westlake Village, CA 91361
This is an intimate experiential group that meets weekly, currently online, providing a safe space for women in recovery from eating disorders to connect and support each other. This is a closed group meaning that you must apply first to ...
Social Confidence
Want to have more meaningful relationships but aren't sure how? This group is for you!
Hosted by Los Angeles County
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Monterey Park, CA 91754
Want to have more meaningful relationships but aren't sure how? This group is for you!
Bodacious Boundaries
Bodacious Boundaries is a 6-week online therapy group for adult California residents, Aug. 22-Sept. 26, 2023. In Bodacious Boundaries, you’ll: 1.) Learn practical info, including how to deal with people who disrespect your boundaries 2.) Explore and upgrade your boundaries ...
Hosted by Jessica ' Chiara ' Viscomi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, SEP
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94118
Bodacious Boundaries is a 6-week online therapy group for adult California residents, Aug. 22-Sept. 26, 2023. In Bodacious Boundaries, you’ll: 1.) Learn practical info, including how to deal with people who disrespect your boundaries 2.) Explore and upgrade your boundaries ...
Boundaries
This is a closed small group of four people plus the therapist who meet weekly to learn more about healthy boundaries, examine their own boundaries, and learn to communicate while being vulnerable and maintain relationship.
This is a closed small group of four people plus the therapist who meet weekly to learn more about healthy boundaries, examine their own boundaries, and learn to communicate while being vulnerable and maintain relationship.
Connections: Interpersonal Process Group (Age 18+)
Our group is a place for people to grow personally in consistent, caring, and honest relationships. We are hurt in relationships and we heal in relationships. And in a culture where we can be easily swayed by the news of ...
Our group is a place for people to grow personally in consistent, caring, and honest relationships. We are hurt in relationships and we heal in relationships. And in a culture where we can be easily swayed by the news of ...
Group forming. Consultation appointment required.
Online Life Coaching Group
Join a supportive online group for healing codependency, love addiction, or a toxic relationship. Check out www.wakeuprecovery.com for more information.
Hosted by Sherry Gaba
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westlake Village, CA 91362
Join a supportive online group for healing codependency, love addiction, or a toxic relationship. Check out www.wakeuprecovery.com for more information.
Becoming Fathers
Being a father is one of life's greatest joys, but the process of becoming a father is a big challenge for most men. It's hard to meet the needs of our partners, children, and jobs. Friendships that we relied on ...
Being a father is one of life's greatest joys, but the process of becoming a father is a big challenge for most men. It's hard to meet the needs of our partners, children, and jobs. Friendships that we relied on ...
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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.