Mancave
Are you tired of losing the battle to your desires? As Men we all face the three headed dragon: Anger, Addiction and Uncontrolled Sex Drive. Most of us retreat in to our Mancave to escape the difficulties of facing this ...
Hosted by Derric Devon Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93704
Are you tired of losing the battle to your desires? As Men we all face the three headed dragon: Anger, Addiction and Uncontrolled Sex Drive. Most of us retreat in to our Mancave to escape the difficulties of facing this ...
Mighty Oak Community Counseling Center
This is a non-profit providing individual, couple, and family therapy. Play therapy and Equine and Animal Assist Therapy is also offered.
Hosted by Dr. Aine Bergin
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Riverside, CA 92506
This is a non-profit providing individual, couple, and family therapy. Play therapy and Equine and Animal Assist Therapy is also offered.
Parenting Group
I am a certified parenting instructor and I would like to share my expertise to parents who want to learn how effectively parent their children in the twenty-first century.My model of intervention is based on an educational and Cognitive Behavioral ...
Hosted by Jaklin Yasaman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Glendale, CA 91206
I am a certified parenting instructor and I would like to share my expertise to parents who want to learn how effectively parent their children in the twenty-first century.My model of intervention is based on an educational and Cognitive Behavioral ...
Teen Support Group
Hosted by Heena Parikh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Psychiatric Alternatives and Wellness Center
PAWC's provider group is among the largest in CA and includes only Board Certified or Licensed Practitioners. Our doctors focus on your needs and feelings, while PAWC collaborates with you, your doctor and insurers to keep administration smooth and easy. ...
Hosted by Ela Aguilar Donis
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94118
PAWC's provider group is among the largest in CA and includes only Board Certified or Licensed Practitioners. Our doctors focus on your needs and feelings, while PAWC collaborates with you, your doctor and insurers to keep administration smooth and easy. ...
Clinical Group Supervision, Virtual, Starts 4/3/23
For APCC, ASW, AMFT, & R-DMTs: Group supervision is a place where you can meet with individuals who offer you unique perspectives, get you out of your own head, and share resources. Collaborate with colleagues and get grounded in your ...
Hosted by Kristen Crowe - Open Space Therapy Collective
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90026
For APCC, ASW, AMFT, & R-DMTs: Group supervision is a place where you can meet with individuals who offer you unique perspectives, get you out of your own head, and share resources. Collaborate with colleagues and get grounded in your ...
Domestic Violence Group
OPEN GROUP: Court Approved Domestic Violence Group!! I'm a certified Domestic Counselor you will receive a certificate and letter upon completion to give to your judge upon completion of 12 sessions.
Hosted by Wings of The Future, NFP
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pasadena, CA 91105
OPEN GROUP: Court Approved Domestic Violence Group!! I'm a certified Domestic Counselor you will receive a certificate and letter upon completion to give to your judge upon completion of 12 sessions.
Lifestar Recovery groups-sexual addiction
Regarding recovery from sex addiction and betrayal trauma, who you see matters. We are the experts in the field with 3 CSAT therapists/specialty trained staff. For over 2 decades the Lifestar program has been providing recovery treatment/therapy groups for those ...
Hosted by Leslie Haws
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, CSAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Gold River, CA 95670
Regarding recovery from sex addiction and betrayal trauma, who you see matters. We are the experts in the field with 3 CSAT therapists/specialty trained staff. For over 2 decades the Lifestar program has been providing recovery treatment/therapy groups for those ...
Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors
A place to receive support from other survivors who understand your journey to healing. In the group we explore coping skills, relational patterns, and managing triggers from trauma.
Hosted by Jennifer Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newbury Park, CA 91320
A place to receive support from other survivors who understand your journey to healing. In the group we explore coping skills, relational patterns, and managing triggers from trauma.
Girls with Anxiety
Hosted by Being: A Psychological Corporation
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94610
Trauma Informed Yoga Classes
Insight Yoga Therapy offers Trauma Informed Yoga classes: yin, restorative yoga wall classes and a gentle flow. Classes are led on weekends by Mary Ortenburger, LMFT, C-IAYT, and RYT-500, Classes will serve as supportive treatment for those suffering from trauma, ...
Hosted by Mary Ortenburger
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CEDS-S, C-IAYT, RYT-500
Verified Verified
Group meets in Claremont, CA 91711
Insight Yoga Therapy offers Trauma Informed Yoga classes: yin, restorative yoga wall classes and a gentle flow. Classes are led on weekends by Mary Ortenburger, LMFT, C-IAYT, and RYT-500, Classes will serve as supportive treatment for those suffering from trauma, ...
Expecting Mothers' Support Group
Support for issues related to:
- feelings around becoming a mother
- shifts in identity/ role in family
- changes in lifestyle/ life balance
- pregnancy, labor & delivery caring for newborn
- relationship with your parents/ role models
- childhood experiences & parenting concerns
- preparing ...
Hosted by Melodie Del Rio
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94122
Support for issues related to:
- feelings around becoming a mother
- shifts in identity/ role in family
- changes in lifestyle/ life balance
- pregnancy, labor & delivery caring for newborn
- relationship with your parents/ role models
- childhood experiences & parenting concerns
- preparing ...
Trauma Resolution Therapy
Welcome to trauma resolution therapy group, where we offer a variety of evidence-based treatments to help you heal and move forward.
Hosted by Trauma Resolution Therapy
LMFT, EMDR, MBSR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
Welcome to trauma resolution therapy group, where we offer a variety of evidence-based treatments to help you heal and move forward.
The Well Therapy Group
Hosted by Cyrel Tangco Pablo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MACP, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tustin, CA 92780
Women's Group
This group is for women who have had therapy before or are on a inner-journey of awareness. The goal of the group is to facilitate group member's understanding of the fears, defenses, and other blocks which get in the way ...
Hosted by Joni L. Davis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Long Beach, CA 90803
This group is for women who have had therapy before or are on a inner-journey of awareness. The goal of the group is to facilitate group member's understanding of the fears, defenses, and other blocks which get in the way ...
Trauma Process Group
I offer recurring 8 week trauma groups focused on exploring complex, relational and developmental traumas. Clients may participate in one or more 8 week series. Concurrent individual therapy is typically required to ensure members have adequate support; referrals can be ...
Hosted by Ava Rose
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90403
I offer recurring 8 week trauma groups focused on exploring complex, relational and developmental traumas. Clients may participate in one or more 8 week series. Concurrent individual therapy is typically required to ensure members have adequate support; referrals can be ...
Women Rise
Helping young women rise! Free group for teens age range from middle school to high school.
Hosted by Brittany Beth Johns
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Yorba Linda, CA 92887
Helping young women rise! Free group for teens age range from middle school to high school.
Parenting through the College Application Process
This group is to help parents during the stressful period of their child's college application process. It will provide both support and information about your role and how to best help your child. It will provide guidance about when to ...
Hosted by Alison Trules
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94618
This group is to help parents during the stressful period of their child's college application process. It will provide both support and information about your role and how to best help your child. It will provide guidance about when to ...
Mens' Group
Hosted by Francisco Chaves
Psychologist, PhD, MDiv
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pasadena, CA 91101
Chronic Illness Support Group (Oakland)
A group for anyone who experiences a chronic illness condition or chronic pain condition, to come together with others to be supported around these conditions
Hosted by Eric J Young
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94609
A group for anyone who experiences a chronic illness condition or chronic pain condition, to come together with others to be supported around these conditions
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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.