Caring Connected - Valencia
Our providers are trained in many approaches, but they're all focused on one thing: helping you change your life. All our providers are licensed/registered and have Master's/Doctoral degrees, at least 2,000 hours of professional experience, and must have completed their ...
Hosted by Zack Reed-Fier
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Valencia, CA 91355
Our providers are trained in many approaches, but they're all focused on one thing: helping you change your life. All our providers are licensed/registered and have Master's/Doctoral degrees, at least 2,000 hours of professional experience, and must have completed their ...
Inward Journeys personal growth workshop
7-Day Personal Growth Workshop for adults
Hosted by Laura Tanzini
Marriage & Family Therapist, DrPh, MA, LMFT, BCPC, BCIM
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pomona, CA 91767
7-Day Personal Growth Workshop for adults
Welcome Home - LGBTQ+ and Religious Trauma
Maybe you are looking to deconstruct the idea that someone else can tell you who you are. This group is for those in the LGBTQ+ community, were raised in a highly religious environment and have been away for a number ...
Hosted by Lyl Starr
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Roseville, CA 95661
Maybe you are looking to deconstruct the idea that someone else can tell you who you are. This group is for those in the LGBTQ+ community, were raised in a highly religious environment and have been away for a number ...
First Responder Spouse Support Group
Clients learn and share resources and skills that help them thrive as spouses of first responders.
Hosted by Melissa Houlston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Riverside, CA 92506
Clients learn and share resources and skills that help them thrive as spouses of first responders.
Somatic Reset Circle
EVERY WEDNESDAY 9:00am-10:30am in Arcata, CA. Discover all the benefits of Yoga and Somatic Therapy through gentle, healing centered exercises to strengthen your core self and improve physical and psychological flexibility and wellbeing. $10-20 Sliding Scale. Register at www.omshalayoga.com/ticke ts/somaticreset
Hosted by Brianne A Hutchinson
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, APCC, E-RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arcata, CA 95521
EVERY WEDNESDAY 9:00am-10:30am in Arcata, CA. Discover all the benefits of Yoga and Somatic Therapy through gentle, healing centered exercises to strengthen your core self and improve physical and psychological flexibility and wellbeing. $10-20 Sliding Scale. Register at www.omshalayoga.com/ticke ts/somaticreset
Wise Older Women Group
The Wise Older Women (WOW) therapy group is for women ages 65+ who are experiencing depression, anxiety or stress related to challenges of aging. The group's philosophy recognizes that life struggles and stressors can sometimes interfere with our ability to ...
The Wise Older Women (WOW) therapy group is for women ages 65+ who are experiencing depression, anxiety or stress related to challenges of aging. The group's philosophy recognizes that life struggles and stressors can sometimes interfere with our ability to ...
Treatment & Support Group for Trichotillomania
Designed for those struggling with compulsive hair pulling. Members will learn various strategies such as Habit Reversal Training and Mindfulness Meditation to reduce frequency, intensity and duration of pulling episodes.
Designed for those struggling with compulsive hair pulling. Members will learn various strategies such as Habit Reversal Training and Mindfulness Meditation to reduce frequency, intensity and duration of pulling episodes.
Key Insights Counseling
Key Insights Counseling is a diverse and friendly private practice serving a wide range of people and families.
Hosted by Sharin G Friedman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Key Insights Counseling is a diverse and friendly private practice serving a wide range of people and families.
Women's Trauma Group
This group focuses on processing traumatic events that have interfere with daily living. This is an all women's group as we will discuss coping and managing emotions, behaviors, and feelings after a traumatic event.
Hosted by Latrina Hynes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Inglewood, CA 90302
This group focuses on processing traumatic events that have interfere with daily living. This is an all women's group as we will discuss coping and managing emotions, behaviors, and feelings after a traumatic event.
Grief Support Counseling
Small Groups (Adult / Child) size of group is limited (sign up through contact info provided)...
Hosted by Andrea Lott - Heartworks
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Visalia, CA 93277
Small Groups (Adult / Child) size of group is limited (sign up through contact info provided)...
Mindfulness for Stress & Anxiety Guided Journey
Are you feeling stressed and anxious? Do you feel wound up without your usual stress outlets? Have you thought about meditating or tried an app, but it didn't last? In this guided journey of mindfulness, I teach you all the ...
Hosted by Elana Morgulis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, E-RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94611
Are you feeling stressed and anxious? Do you feel wound up without your usual stress outlets? Have you thought about meditating or tried an app, but it didn't last? In this guided journey of mindfulness, I teach you all the ...
Virtual Postpatrum Group
The postpartum transition can be hard. It's filled with unexpected challenges and conflicting thoughts and emotions. Come and be held in a supportive community as we listen, share, and connect on this journey of mothering. This group is a mix ...
Hosted by Sepideh Hakimzadeh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pasadena, CA 91103
The postpartum transition can be hard. It's filled with unexpected challenges and conflicting thoughts and emotions. Come and be held in a supportive community as we listen, share, and connect on this journey of mothering. This group is a mix ...
Caring Connected - Valencia, CA
Our providers are trained in many approaches, but they're all focused on one thing: helping you change your life. All our providers are licensed/registered and have Master's/Doctoral degrees, at least 2,000 hours of professional experience, and must have completed their ...
Hosted by Stephanie Swope
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, PPS, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Valencia, CA 91355
Our providers are trained in many approaches, but they're all focused on one thing: helping you change your life. All our providers are licensed/registered and have Master's/Doctoral degrees, at least 2,000 hours of professional experience, and must have completed their ...
Teen Eating Disorder Support Group
This group is for teens (age 13-18) who are in recovery from an eating disorder. Group will allow space to explore situations and relationships teens face while working on their own recovery. Through recovery teens must navigate school, peer relationships, ...
Hosted by Johanna (Jo) Stadtmueller
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92101
This group is for teens (age 13-18) who are in recovery from an eating disorder. Group will allow space to explore situations and relationships teens face while working on their own recovery. Through recovery teens must navigate school, peer relationships, ...
Lifestyle Transformation
95% of diets and weight-loss programs fail because they don't treat addiction and its underlying causes; Lifestyle Transformation does. Lifestyle Transformation is an out-patient treatment program designed to assist individuals struggling with compulsive eating to develop a healthy relationship with ...
Hosted by Stacey B Thacker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93720
95% of diets and weight-loss programs fail because they don't treat addiction and its underlying causes; Lifestyle Transformation does. Lifestyle Transformation is an out-patient treatment program designed to assist individuals struggling with compulsive eating to develop a healthy relationship with ...
Pie Therapy
Hosted by Sara Barthol
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90405
DBT skill building
DBT Skills Training groups are for clients who would like to cope more effectively with intense emotions, addictive behaviors, and/or relationship struggles. DBT Skills are taught to reduce self-destructive behaviors and learn more adaptive ways to manage painful emotions. These ...
Hosted by Lizeth V Ma
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92117
DBT Skills Training groups are for clients who would like to cope more effectively with intense emotions, addictive behaviors, and/or relationship struggles. DBT Skills are taught to reduce self-destructive behaviors and learn more adaptive ways to manage painful emotions. These ...
Life After Birth® Postpartum Support Circle
A weekly virtual gathering for new moms to connect and process their initiation into motherhood.
Hosted by Molly Nourmand Of Life After Birth®
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90049
A weekly virtual gathering for new moms to connect and process their initiation into motherhood.
Navigating Stepfamilies
Learn & explore how the challenges inherent in blended family play out. Find ways to create family unity while respecting each other's unique selves and histories. Learn invaluable communication skills and create strategies to help all parents involve the children ...
Hosted by Jamie Lynne
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Auburn, CA 95603
Learn & explore how the challenges inherent in blended family play out. Find ways to create family unity while respecting each other's unique selves and histories. Learn invaluable communication skills and create strategies to help all parents involve the children ...
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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.