Weight Loss & Hormone Evaluation
Are you struggling with depression, fatigue, stress, or having difficulty losing weight? It could be due to hormone imbalance, inflammation or your metabolism. We've noticed the simple model of medication for a single symptom doesn't quite work, so we employ ...
Hosted by Aaron Newman
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, ARNP-BC, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brea, CA 92821
Are you struggling with depression, fatigue, stress, or having difficulty losing weight? It could be due to hormone imbalance, inflammation or your metabolism. We've noticed the simple model of medication for a single symptom doesn't quite work, so we employ ...
Parent Support Group
6-week small parent support groups for parents of kids, K-8, with learning and behavioral challenges. Beginning Jan. 10, 2018. You are not alone! Learn strategies to manage your child's behavior at home and school; advocate for your child at school; ...
Hosted by Dr. Jessica (Jesse) Aldrich Strassman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Rafael, CA 94901
6-week small parent support groups for parents of kids, K-8, with learning and behavioral challenges. Beginning Jan. 10, 2018. You are not alone! Learn strategies to manage your child's behavior at home and school; advocate for your child at school; ...
Multi-Family Group for Parents avail remotely
Up to 10 sets of parents (some single or divorced) gather 2x per month to work on struggles with their troubled teens and stuck young adults. The “kids” do not attend, just us parents. First Sess of month is teaching/training/practic ...
Hosted by Kenneth Perlmutter
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Rafael, CA 94901
Up to 10 sets of parents (some single or divorced) gather 2x per month to work on struggles with their troubled teens and stuck young adults. The “kids” do not attend, just us parents. First Sess of month is teaching/training/practic ...
Healing with Harmony: A Music Group for Trauma
Music is often quoted as being “a universal language” given its power to transmit ideas, stories, and feelings across cultures and people. The Healing with Harmony: Music Processing Group for Trauma harnesses the power of music and structured sound experiences ...
Hosted by Danielle Palomares
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pasadena, CA 91101
Music is often quoted as being “a universal language” given its power to transmit ideas, stories, and feelings across cultures and people. The Healing with Harmony: Music Processing Group for Trauma harnesses the power of music and structured sound experiences ...
Online Weekly Group for Women with ADHD
Looking to connect with other women with ADHD? Do you live in a constant state of overwhelm? Do you feel alone and like no one understands? Come join us in a weekly online group made just for you. Get support ...
Hosted by Brilla Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sacramento, CA 95816
Looking to connect with other women with ADHD? Do you live in a constant state of overwhelm? Do you feel alone and like no one understands? Come join us in a weekly online group made just for you. Get support ...
For The Moms - A (Virtual) Supportive Group
Are you struggling with the demands placed on you since COVID began? Are you feeling overwhelmed and isolated? Are you confused about how to move forward safely regarding returning to school and increasing social activities? You are not alone! During ...
Are you struggling with the demands placed on you since COVID began? Are you feeling overwhelmed and isolated? Are you confused about how to move forward safely regarding returning to school and increasing social activities? You are not alone! During ...
Adult Co-Ed Interpersonal Process Group
This group provides members with the opportunity to discover how they think and why they respond in the ways they do, as well as how they are perceived by others. Group is a safe, confidential place to learn information and ...
Hosted by Integrative Psychotherapy Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, NCC, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Beverly Hills, CA 90212
This group provides members with the opportunity to discover how they think and why they respond in the ways they do, as well as how they are perceived by others. Group is a safe, confidential place to learn information and ...
Teen Sexual Abuse Group
If you are looking for an online survivors support group for teens feel free to email me and I can put you on the list for the next round.
Hosted by Sara L Watts
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chico, CA 95928
If you are looking for an online survivors support group for teens feel free to email me and I can put you on the list for the next round.
Expressive Arts Group
This workshop series provides a place for middle school aged girls to connect to their creativity, know themselves better and unwind from daily stresses of school, adolescence, and social media. This group uses various expressive arts techniques to therapeutically enhance ...
Hosted by Boe Elizabeth Roberts
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mill Valley, CA 94941
This workshop series provides a place for middle school aged girls to connect to their creativity, know themselves better and unwind from daily stresses of school, adolescence, and social media. This group uses various expressive arts techniques to therapeutically enhance ...
Dr. Desai medical and Behavioral Health Group
Recently joined Dr. David Desai, MD psychiatry. Please call 909-966-5500 for appointment.
Hosted by Global Integrated Medical & Behavioral Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, PMHS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Redlands, CA 92374
Recently joined Dr. David Desai, MD psychiatry. Please call 909-966-5500 for appointment.
Women's Empowerment Group
This group is for women to come together to support each other's process. We are living in a time where feminine power is finally being recognized! But many of us have grown up receiving mixed messages about how we are ...
Hosted by Natalie Kazarian
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90403
This group is for women to come together to support each other's process. We are living in a time where feminine power is finally being recognized! But many of us have grown up receiving mixed messages about how we are ...
Online OCD Group
This weekly, 8-session group is for people struggling with obsessive-compuslive disorder (OCD). The key focus of the group is on exposure and response prevention (ERP), the first-line psychotherapy treatment for OCD. The group offers new information and tools each week, ...
This weekly, 8-session group is for people struggling with obsessive-compuslive disorder (OCD). The key focus of the group is on exposure and response prevention (ERP), the first-line psychotherapy treatment for OCD. The group offers new information and tools each week, ...
Hypnosis for Past Life Explorations
Past Life explorations via hypnotherapy have been proven to be helpful for remedies or improvements in anxieties, psychosomatic physical complications, panic, confusions, depression, stuckness, by Dr. Friedman-Riviera. 6-8 solid explorations have a significant impact on a person's stability, happiness, hope, ...
Hosted by Dr. Carol Francis & Associates
Psychologist, PsyD, MA, CHT, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Torrance, CA 90503
Past Life explorations via hypnotherapy have been proven to be helpful for remedies or improvements in anxieties, psychosomatic physical complications, panic, confusions, depression, stuckness, by Dr. Friedman-Riviera. 6-8 solid explorations have a significant impact on a person's stability, happiness, hope, ...
Man on fire group (dealing with men's issues)
This group is specifically for men going through life changes to assist in processing issues regarding partnership, being responsible, communication, sexual challenges, and managing emotions. Groups are normally between 10 and 12 in size, structured, and client centered with a ...
Hosted by Jeffrey Boyd, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Corona, CA 92879
This group is specifically for men going through life changes to assist in processing issues regarding partnership, being responsible, communication, sexual challenges, and managing emotions. Groups are normally between 10 and 12 in size, structured, and client centered with a ...
Introduction to Dream Tending Workshop
Have you ever wondered what your dreams say about you and your life experiences? While dreams provide insight and greater self awareness, the dream tending process connects us to our intuition and creative intelligence. Join us for an introductory dream ...
Hosted by Allison Duplechain
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90405
Have you ever wondered what your dreams say about you and your life experiences? While dreams provide insight and greater self awareness, the dream tending process connects us to our intuition and creative intelligence. Join us for an introductory dream ...
Delightsme Psychotherapy Inc
Delightsme is a psychotherapy clinic located in the Los Angeles area that is dedicated to the mental health of Asian people from home and abroad. Our hope is to help more people see and care for their emotions, to have ...
Hosted by Ziyi Yang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newport Beach, CA 92660
Delightsme is a psychotherapy clinic located in the Los Angeles area that is dedicated to the mental health of Asian people from home and abroad. Our hope is to help more people see and care for their emotions, to have ...
Women's Retreat: Healing from Adult Sexual Trauma
Join me for a women's retreat in the beautiful Santa Barbara with other women who are looking to heal from the impacts of adult sexual trauma. If something you have gone through - no matter how small or big, is ...
Hosted by Kristel S. Grodeska
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Barbara, CA 93117
Join me for a women's retreat in the beautiful Santa Barbara with other women who are looking to heal from the impacts of adult sexual trauma. If something you have gone through - no matter how small or big, is ...
Finding Our Way: A Road Map To Love
Two Groups - One Goal Men supporting Men & Women Supporting Women. These two groups are designed to learn insights and gain skills for couples who are committed to their relationships. Couples who are stuck in their relationship and want ...
Hosted by Kate Pieper
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Auburn, CA 95602
Two Groups - One Goal Men supporting Men & Women Supporting Women. These two groups are designed to learn insights and gain skills for couples who are committed to their relationships. Couples who are stuck in their relationship and want ...
Pacific Psychotherapy Associates
Pacific Psychotherapy Associates are devoted to the mental health of our community and our clients. PPA's therapist work from different theoretical orientation, but the goals are the same. We wish to help those struggling in difficult times, and assist our ...
Hosted by Christopher Joel Tromba
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90028
Pacific Psychotherapy Associates are devoted to the mental health of our community and our clients. PPA's therapist work from different theoretical orientation, but the goals are the same. We wish to help those struggling in difficult times, and assist our ...
Men's Groups
We offer several general long term men's process groups. Thursday evenings from 7-8:30, and Friday morning from 6:30-8. Prior individual therapy recommended.
Hosted by Community Presbyterian Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Ramon, CA 94583
We offer several general long term men's process groups. Thursday evenings from 7-8:30, and Friday morning from 6:30-8. Prior individual therapy recommended.
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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.