Cognitive Behavior group forming.
This group will teach skills to overcome anxiety and depression causing negative thinking. The course is highly structured for 4 session. Fees are $25.00 per session
Hosted by Alfred D Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Solana Beach, CA 92075
This group will teach skills to overcome anxiety and depression causing negative thinking. The course is highly structured for 4 session. Fees are $25.00 per session
Aftercare Group
This is an addiction recovery group for both new clients and those with long-term recovery. It is a part of my Intensive Outpatient Program
Hosted by Jeffrey A Henigan
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LAADC, CADCII
Verified Verified
Group meets in Elk Grove, CA 95758
This is an addiction recovery group for both new clients and those with long-term recovery. It is a part of my Intensive Outpatient Program
Social Anxiety Therapy and Support Group
Do you often think that other people are judging you? Do you worry about being rejected or humiliated? Were you ever the victim of bullying or harsh judgement? Do you end up feeling lonely or frustrated because of these fears? ...
Hosted by Daniel Chazanas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pasadena, CA 91101
Do you often think that other people are judging you? Do you worry about being rejected or humiliated? Were you ever the victim of bullying or harsh judgement? Do you end up feeling lonely or frustrated because of these fears? ...
Family functioning / addiction
Alcohol and drug addiction affects the entire family unit. This is a support group helping friends and family members cope with a loved one's addiction.
Hosted by Judit Colbert
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Rafael, CA 94901
Alcohol and drug addiction affects the entire family unit. This is a support group helping friends and family members cope with a loved one's addiction.
Men's Sex/Porn Addiction Treatment Group
Stay sober and learn to recover healthy sexuality with the support of fellow men.
Hosted by Center for Healthy Sex
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT, CSAT-S, CST-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
Stay sober and learn to recover healthy sexuality with the support of fellow men.
Teen (ages 13-18): DBT Skill Building and Process
Have you had traumatic events in your life that are unresolved? Do you struggle with managing "big" feelings? Do you often feel misunderstood by family and friends? Are you seeking healthier and deeper relationships? Are you engaging in unhealthy behaviors ...
Hosted by Michelle York
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Solana Beach, CA 92075
Have you had traumatic events in your life that are unresolved? Do you struggle with managing "big" feelings? Do you often feel misunderstood by family and friends? Are you seeking healthier and deeper relationships? Are you engaging in unhealthy behaviors ...
Jamie M. Sorenson, Psych Nurse Practitioner
After 25 years in the Navy, I retired and started my own psychiatry practice. I provide general outpatient psychiatry services directly to patients in a couple different locations in San Diego, but predominantly Coronado, CA. I also provide tele-Psychiatry appointments ...
Hosted by Jamie M Sorenson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, PMHCNS, APRN
Verified Verified
Group meets in Coronado, CA 92118
After 25 years in the Navy, I retired and started my own psychiatry practice. I provide general outpatient psychiatry services directly to patients in a couple different locations in San Diego, but predominantly Coronado, CA. I also provide tele-Psychiatry appointments ...
Cinical Consultation Group
To Be Arranged. Currently working psychotherapist or those in training consult with me concerning individual clients. Our focus is basically from the perspective of the psychology of CG JUNG. More directly our work incorporates the theory and practice of Integrative ...
To Be Arranged. Currently working psychotherapist or those in training consult with me concerning individual clients. Our focus is basically from the perspective of the psychology of CG JUNG. More directly our work incorporates the theory and practice of Integrative ...
Art As A Pathway
The aim of this group is to practice and develop tools for processing emotions, letting go of perfection, gaining insight into and challenging thought patterns, through art and writing. The group is open to people who identify as female age ...
Hosted by Marhya Kelsch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hayward, CA 94545
The aim of this group is to practice and develop tools for processing emotions, letting go of perfection, gaining insight into and challenging thought patterns, through art and writing. The group is open to people who identify as female age ...
Adolescent Group Therapy
Hosted by Tonia Ferguson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MFT, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
Psychodynamic Process Group
Psychodynamic Group Therapy is structured to encourage spontaneous interactions, and then to reflect on the experience with the group. Group therapy can facilitate greater self-awareness of what triggers emotional reactivity in yourself and other and practice sustaining mindfulness in the ...
Hosted by Kathy Gusewelle
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Capitola, CA 95010
Psychodynamic Group Therapy is structured to encourage spontaneous interactions, and then to reflect on the experience with the group. Group therapy can facilitate greater self-awareness of what triggers emotional reactivity in yourself and other and practice sustaining mindfulness in the ...
Teen Depression Outpatient Therapy
Hosted by Evolve Teen Depression Residential Treatment
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90049
Psychodrama Group
Psychodrama is a directed action experiential modality that creates transformative change. The group will learn about techniques of psychodrama that create new perspectives to manage negative internal voices and work with what is getting in the way of living one's ...
Hosted by Lusijah Sutherland Darrow
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Soquel, CA 95073
Psychodrama is a directed action experiential modality that creates transformative change. The group will learn about techniques of psychodrama that create new perspectives to manage negative internal voices and work with what is getting in the way of living one's ...
Explore Inside-Insight Through Art Therapy
Experiential Art Therapy group developed to increase insight and emotional well being
Hosted by Beth Rosenblatt
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR, MBA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90405
Experiential Art Therapy group developed to increase insight and emotional well being
Social Anxiety
Hosted by Shavvonne Walls
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT, PsyDc
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newport Beach, CA 92660
LBC Wellness
Every single one of us deserves to live a happy life. Are you happy? If your past and/or current life events prevent you from living the life you want, reach out to us today and let's see if we can ...
Hosted by Nicole Abadi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Long Beach, CA 90806
Every single one of us deserves to live a happy life. Are you happy? If your past and/or current life events prevent you from living the life you want, reach out to us today and let's see if we can ...
Southbay Psychotherapy
A Psychotherapy group seeing patients in Redondo Beach, CA focusing on all traditional forms of psychotherapy using standard tactical therapeutic practice techniques. My practice in particular focusses on executive therapy, executive coaching, and therapy for ambitious adults, couples and teens.
Hosted by Charlie Taylor
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MHA, ACSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Redondo Beach, CA 90277
A Psychotherapy group seeing patients in Redondo Beach, CA focusing on all traditional forms of psychotherapy using standard tactical therapeutic practice techniques. My practice in particular focusses on executive therapy, executive coaching, and therapy for ambitious adults, couples and teens.
Parenting
HOW TO HAVE HAPPY, RESPONSIBLE AND SUCCESFUL CHILDREN. HOW TO ENJOY PARENTING.
Hosted by Liora Pourati
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90024
HOW TO HAVE HAPPY, RESPONSIBLE AND SUCCESFUL CHILDREN. HOW TO ENJOY PARENTING.
Wellness Together
Wellness Together offers excellent individual and group counseling services for individuals, couples, and families. Fees are determined using a sliding scale according to income and ability to pay. We look forward serving you.
Wellness Together offers excellent individual and group counseling services for individuals, couples, and families. Fees are determined using a sliding scale according to income and ability to pay. We look forward serving you.
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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.