Men's Sexual Addiction Process Group
The first step a person struggling with sex addiction needs to do is end the double life. Having worked in the sex addiction field for over a decade, I can tell you that group therapy is essential for sustained recovery. ...
Hosted by Earl Klebe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Long Beach, CA 90803
The first step a person struggling with sex addiction needs to do is end the double life. Having worked in the sex addiction field for over a decade, I can tell you that group therapy is essential for sustained recovery. ...
Men's Relational Group
In our men’s group, we cultivate a secure and supportive environment that addresses many relationship issues, from intimacy and attachment to codependency and commitment challenges. This group is designed for men on a journey of personal growth or who are ...
Hosted by Robert McShane
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90067
In our men’s group, we cultivate a secure and supportive environment that addresses many relationship issues, from intimacy and attachment to codependency and commitment challenges. This group is designed for men on a journey of personal growth or who are ...
Loss and Loneliness Processing Group
Beginning Saturday October 8 running for 8 consecutive Saturday mornings from 10-11:45, Janus Counseling Center, led by Susan Hicks, MA, LMFT and Jennifer Vogel, MA, LMFT, is hosting an in-person processing group. When grief, loss, or loneliness strike, gathering together ...
Hosted by Susan Hicks
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Beginning Saturday October 8 running for 8 consecutive Saturday mornings from 10-11:45, Janus Counseling Center, led by Susan Hicks, MA, LMFT and Jennifer Vogel, MA, LMFT, is hosting an in-person processing group. When grief, loss, or loneliness strike, gathering together ...
Perinatal Loss/Grief Group
In this group we create a place to bring the deep sadness and love that comes with loss of an infant. Through telling your story, and listening to others, we create a safe place to feel the broad range of ...
Hosted by Jessica Peters Malmberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Rosa, CA 95404
In this group we create a place to bring the deep sadness and love that comes with loss of an infant. Through telling your story, and listening to others, we create a safe place to feel the broad range of ...
Bold Love Men’s Group Online Workshop June 11, 202
I will be offering a 4-hour Men's Group online workshop on Thursday 6/11/20 from 5pm to 9:30pm, with a 30- minute break for dinner. The fee for workshop will be $100 per person. Given the nature of this workshop, the ...
Hosted by Mindfulness Centered Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94705
I will be offering a 4-hour Men's Group online workshop on Thursday 6/11/20 from 5pm to 9:30pm, with a 30- minute break for dinner. The fee for workshop will be $100 per person. Given the nature of this workshop, the ...
Dailectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Skills Training
VIRTUAL Dialectical behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Training Group in San Jose . Learn Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotional regulation and Distress Tolerance. In- person and virtual groups for individuals who participate in the full DBT program. Tuesdays 1-2:30 pm and Thursdays ...
Hosted by Melinda Carlisle Brackett
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Jose, CA 95126
VIRTUAL Dialectical behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Training Group in San Jose . Learn Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotional regulation and Distress Tolerance. In- person and virtual groups for individuals who participate in the full DBT program. Tuesdays 1-2:30 pm and Thursdays ...
Caregiver Group
Being a caregiver for a family member who has chronic medical issues can be very rewarding; and yet, the responsibilities are stressful and oftentimes the caregiver may feel alone, overwhelmed or exhausted by the daily challenges. This group will help ...
Being a caregiver for a family member who has chronic medical issues can be very rewarding; and yet, the responsibilities are stressful and oftentimes the caregiver may feel alone, overwhelmed or exhausted by the daily challenges. This group will help ...
Online Trauma Group
My group has a trauma and attachment focus consisting of a mix of psychoeducation, skills building and processing. A sensorimotor (somatic/mind/body) approach is integrated into the group material. All female-identified, non-binary and genderqueer persons are welcome. Groups run for 8 ...
Hosted by Rebecca Gorin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
My group has a trauma and attachment focus consisting of a mix of psychoeducation, skills building and processing. A sensorimotor (somatic/mind/body) approach is integrated into the group material. All female-identified, non-binary and genderqueer persons are welcome. Groups run for 8 ...
Women's Infertility Support Circle
Are you seeking support in your journey to build your family? Do you feel misunderstood by those around you? Are you interested in connecting with other women facing infertility? Infertility can be draining physically and emotionally, leading to feelings of ...
Hosted by Stacey Inal Women's Coaching And Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MBA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Monrovia, CA 91016
Are you seeking support in your journey to build your family? Do you feel misunderstood by those around you? Are you interested in connecting with other women facing infertility? Infertility can be draining physically and emotionally, leading to feelings of ...
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Group for Teens
A 6-week group for female identifying teens to learn and implement core DBT skills, including emotion regulation, core mindfulness, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Group starts on 1/17/24 and runs through 2/21/24. Co-facilitated by myself and Rebecca Zalona, LCSW.
Hosted by Jordan Boyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Soquel, CA 95073
A 6-week group for female identifying teens to learn and implement core DBT skills, including emotion regulation, core mindfulness, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Group starts on 1/17/24 and runs through 2/21/24. Co-facilitated by myself and Rebecca Zalona, LCSW.
OCSB Process Group for Men
This group is for men who struggle with Out of Control Sexual Behavior (OCSB). You are eligible to enter this group once you have completed the OCSB assessment process. The group is only for highly motivated individuals who have established ...
Hosted by Hans Reihling
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
This group is for men who struggle with Out of Control Sexual Behavior (OCSB). You are eligible to enter this group once you have completed the OCSB assessment process. The group is only for highly motivated individuals who have established ...
Understanding Self & Others
An Interpersonal & Experiential In-Person Group. Are you wanting more out of your interpersonal relationships? Would you like a loving, supportive environment to challenge yourself and grow? Are you ready to become more of who you truly are?
Hosted by Matthew Dean
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
An Interpersonal & Experiential In-Person Group. Are you wanting more out of your interpersonal relationships? Would you like a loving, supportive environment to challenge yourself and grow? Are you ready to become more of who you truly are?
Interpersonal Adult Process Group
Join a process group of individuals seeking to learn more about themselves and how they relate to others. Group therapy can help you to build intimacy and embrace closeness with others, practice healthy boundaries, identify maladaptive patterns in your life, ...
Hosted by Cindy Weathers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Hollywood, CA 90069
Join a process group of individuals seeking to learn more about themselves and how they relate to others. Group therapy can help you to build intimacy and embrace closeness with others, practice healthy boundaries, identify maladaptive patterns in your life, ...
Fat Positive Group Therapy
Are you a plus-sized or fat person who has struggled to find supportive environments free of diet and weight loss talk? Has this been an obstacle to your mental health or pursuit of mental health care? Have you wanted a ...
Hosted by Carly Zomick
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in La Mesa, CA 91942
Are you a plus-sized or fat person who has struggled to find supportive environments free of diet and weight loss talk? Has this been an obstacle to your mental health or pursuit of mental health care? Have you wanted a ...
Expats' support group
A weekly therapy/support groups for expats who feel personally, socially or culturally isolated in the US. This group helps participants explore their hopes and dreams, as well as their regrets and grief over the loss of ties with family and ...
Hosted by Gabriel Rabu
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Corte Madera, CA 94925
A weekly therapy/support groups for expats who feel personally, socially or culturally isolated in the US. This group helps participants explore their hopes and dreams, as well as their regrets and grief over the loss of ties with family and ...
Sexual Addiction Recovery Group for Men
The hardest part of recovery is reaching out to other people for help. There are people that can understand, relate and help start you on the process of healing. Begin working with others in a safe and trusting therapeutic environment ...
Hosted by Joey Pham
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Long Beach, CA 90803
The hardest part of recovery is reaching out to other people for help. There are people that can understand, relate and help start you on the process of healing. Begin working with others in a safe and trusting therapeutic environment ...
Children's Art Therapy Group
Hosted by Gina Balit
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Women's Trauma Support Group
We have a trained, trauma-informed therapist leading the group on a supportive journey toward healing. We address the most common topics that come up in abuse + trauma, including how the brain and body works, how you can make sense ...
We have a trained, trauma-informed therapist leading the group on a supportive journey toward healing. We address the most common topics that come up in abuse + trauma, including how the brain and body works, how you can make sense ...
Mindful Moms Group
In this ongoing mindfulness-based group for moms, mothers (who have kids of all ages from infancy to young adulthood) come together to practice mindfulness meditation, gentle yoga and authentic sharing to support each other on the all-important journey of motherhood.
Hosted by Jaclyn Kelly Long
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Palo Alto, CA 94306
In this ongoing mindfulness-based group for moms, mothers (who have kids of all ages from infancy to young adulthood) come together to practice mindfulness meditation, gentle yoga and authentic sharing to support each other on the all-important journey of motherhood.
Anger Management - Now Enrolling for September
We offer a 5-week, virtual group that assists with emotional support and intervention strategies for anger management. The group is open to adults (over 18) looking for assistance in calming techniques and peer support. Call to register today!
Hosted by Anna Lopez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Victorville, CA 92392
We offer a 5-week, virtual group that assists with emotional support and intervention strategies for anger management. The group is open to adults (over 18) looking for assistance in calming techniques and peer support. Call to register today!
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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.