Dreaming Into Ourselves
Join this warm and relaxed small-group setting as we work with our dreams, the "living images" that reflect our loves, our conflicts, and the as-yet unknown possibilities that await us.
Dreams tell us more about the person we are, while ...
Hosted by John Porterfield
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, Jungian, Analyst
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Join this warm and relaxed small-group setting as we work with our dreams, the "living images" that reflect our loves, our conflicts, and the as-yet unknown possibilities that await us.
Dreams tell us more about the person we are, while ...
Social Skills for Kids
We have fun together, and at the same time work on how to start conversations, how to read what other kids may be feeling, and how to respect personal space and other people. Kids learn concrete skills and get lots ...
We have fun together, and at the same time work on how to start conversations, how to read what other kids may be feeling, and how to respect personal space and other people. Kids learn concrete skills and get lots ...
The Well Therapy Group
Hosted by Cyrel Tangco Pablo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MACP, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tustin, CA 92780
No Healthy Boundaries? Stressed & Overwhelmed?
It's time to make a change. Don't suffer alone. In this group you will learn to tame your fears and *Overcome anxiety, depression and loss; *Conquer self-esteem and assertiveness issues; *Manage through life transitions; * Develop more effective ways to ...
Hosted by Reconnect Relationship - Dr. Gilbert Chalepas
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Beverly Hills, CA 90210
It's time to make a change. Don't suffer alone. In this group you will learn to tame your fears and *Overcome anxiety, depression and loss; *Conquer self-esteem and assertiveness issues; *Manage through life transitions; * Develop more effective ways to ...
Active Parenting - Via Video - Starts July 2024
“Active Parenting” isn't about creating the perfect parent or providing one magical solution. This class offers hands-on tools for every day situations, evidence-based skills, video guided examples, methods for understanding your teen’s motivation for behaviors, improved communication, and discovery of ...
Hosted by Megan Murphy Cross
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Valencia, CA 91355
“Active Parenting” isn't about creating the perfect parent or providing one magical solution. This class offers hands-on tools for every day situations, evidence-based skills, video guided examples, methods for understanding your teen’s motivation for behaviors, improved communication, and discovery of ...
Meditation and Spiritual Community
I deeply believe in community building to effect personal and social change. I have led groups of like-minded people for over 20 years to learn to meditate and to join together to grow to our fullest potential. Right now we ...
Hosted by Patricia VanBuskirk
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, CYT-E
Verified Verified
Group meets in Simi Valley, CA 93063
I deeply believe in community building to effect personal and social change. I have led groups of like-minded people for over 20 years to learn to meditate and to join together to grow to our fullest potential. Right now we ...
Collage as Soulwork
Making collage is a way of accessing the unconscious areas of our psyche, which provide vital information for problem-solving in our personal lives, overcoming creative blocks and developing a fuller sense of self. Collage is especially helpful to connect with ...
Hosted by Janie Ingalls
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, Analyst
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Making collage is a way of accessing the unconscious areas of our psyche, which provide vital information for problem-solving in our personal lives, overcoming creative blocks and developing a fuller sense of self. Collage is especially helpful to connect with ...
CSC: Community of Survivors & Courage (Recruiting)
CSC is a process group for female-identified survivors whose lives have been impacted by sexual assault. This space strives to bring together survivors who seek community, empowerment, and a long-term healing process. CSC opens dialogue about loss and rebuilding of ...
Hosted by Theresa Samuel Boko
Pre-Licensed Professional, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Jose, CA 95126
CSC is a process group for female-identified survivors whose lives have been impacted by sexual assault. This space strives to bring together survivors who seek community, empowerment, and a long-term healing process. CSC opens dialogue about loss and rebuilding of ...
Mindfulness Meditation
This group meets for mindfulness instruction and meditation, online and in-person. Please contact me if you are interested in signing up.
Hosted by Christie J. Nelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CTRS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90077
This group meets for mindfulness instruction and meditation, online and in-person. Please contact me if you are interested in signing up.
Expressive Arts Workshop
Expressive arts workshops for self growth and positive healing in Palm Springs, Temecula, and North County San Diego. Workshops dates being planned for 2024 season. Please send an email to get on the interest list. These are one time weekend ...
Hosted by True North Therapy + Workshops
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CEAP, RYT-200
Verified Verified
Group meets in Palm Springs, CA 92262
Expressive arts workshops for self growth and positive healing in Palm Springs, Temecula, and North County San Diego. Workshops dates being planned for 2024 season. Please send an email to get on the interest list. These are one time weekend ...
Training Group for Therapists
Please contact me if you wish to learn mindfulness techniques and how to integrate secular spirituality, especially the Zen way of life, into psychotherapy.
Hosted by Dr. Andrea F Polard
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90049
Please contact me if you wish to learn mindfulness techniques and how to integrate secular spirituality, especially the Zen way of life, into psychotherapy.
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 ...
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 ...
Social Skills group
Friendship groups meet on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. (Ages 7-11 years old). Each week group members will learn to talk about their feelings, learn coping skills, and experience fun therapeutic art directives. Group discussions and topics ...
Hosted by Lauryn J. Hunter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90403
Friendship groups meet on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. (Ages 7-11 years old). Each week group members will learn to talk about their feelings, learn coping skills, and experience fun therapeutic art directives. Group discussions and topics ...
Reviving Creativity
Hosted by Monica Diane Mayall
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pasadena, CA 91104
DBT
Group Therapy
Hosted by Changing Tides Treatment
Treatment Center, CATC, lll, CIP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ventura, CA 93003
Group Therapy
LEO Spouse/Partner
Support group for partners of Law Enforcement Officers.
Hosted by Carol Olmos Crawley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Support group for partners of Law Enforcement Officers.
Womens Mid-Life Wellness
Support for women navigating complexities of mid-life, peri/menopause, caregiver stress, launching adult children, relationships
Support for women navigating complexities of mid-life, peri/menopause, caregiver stress, launching adult children, relationships
No therapy groups are open at this time.
Unfortunately, I have no therapy groups that are open to new clients at this time. The therapy groups that I currently conduct focus on a variety of personal, relationship, marital, family, work, and other issues. If you are interested in ...
Hosted by David A Thomson, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD, CAS
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94118
Unfortunately, I have no therapy groups that are open to new clients at this time. The therapy groups that I currently conduct focus on a variety of personal, relationship, marital, family, work, and other issues. If you are interested in ...
Long-Term or Recent Experience of Loss
For individuals who have lost an intimate other over the span of years and would like to participate in a group process of exploration and connection. Group, meeting once weekly for 1 hr. and 15 mins., will have up to ...
Hosted by Marilyn McCabe Seeman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90405
For individuals who have lost an intimate other over the span of years and would like to participate in a group process of exploration and connection. Group, meeting once weekly for 1 hr. and 15 mins., will have up to ...
Woman's Process Group
This is a small group for women to explore their joys, sorrows, and struggles in all aspects of their lives. I will guide women who are interested in making their lives work better by understanding and experiencing their feelings, thoughts ...
Hosted by Elaine Rosenson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Encino, CA 91316
This is a small group for women to explore their joys, sorrows, and struggles in all aspects of their lives. I will guide women who are interested in making their lives work better by understanding and experiencing their feelings, thoughts ...
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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.