Support Group for Parents w/Children w/Complexity
Having medically/developmentally complex children can lead to increased depression, anxiety, burnout, and fatigue for parents. Trying to manage all the complexities of medically complex children often leaves us at our breaking point. However, we are still expected to push through ...
Hosted by Mullenix Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Riverside, CA 92501
Having medically/developmentally complex children can lead to increased depression, anxiety, burnout, and fatigue for parents. Trying to manage all the complexities of medically complex children often leaves us at our breaking point. However, we are still expected to push through ...
Going Home to Family: Psychodynamic Process Group
Transitioning to adulthood and individuating from your family of origin is a challenge. Not to mention the difficult economic times that impacts our ability to live independently into our mid to late twenties. This group is meant to support individuals ...
Hosted by Emily Kirkbride
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newport Beach, CA 92660
Transitioning to adulthood and individuating from your family of origin is a challenge. Not to mention the difficult economic times that impacts our ability to live independently into our mid to late twenties. This group is meant to support individuals ...
Grief Support Group
It's important to talk about your loved one, honor your emotions and recognize the various stages of mourning. With loss also comes changes in self-identity and the role a person plays in life. This group is a safe space where ...
Hosted by Cathy Trenary
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94114
It's important to talk about your loved one, honor your emotions and recognize the various stages of mourning. With loss also comes changes in self-identity and the role a person plays in life. This group is a safe space where ...
Preventative Health for Happy Families
Group Private Practice specializing in children, trauma, military families.
Hosted by Preventative Health for Happy Families!
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92103
Group Private Practice specializing in children, trauma, military families.
Fall Mental Health Support Group
"Holidays can bring both joy and stress. I'm Jamal Jones, LMFT, "The Purpose Driven Therapist," here to support high achievers, people of faith, and those committed to personal growth. Join me on Thursdays from Oct 26 to Dec 28, 4:00 ...
Hosted by Jamal L Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93720
"Holidays can bring both joy and stress. I'm Jamal Jones, LMFT, "The Purpose Driven Therapist," here to support high achievers, people of faith, and those committed to personal growth. Join me on Thursdays from Oct 26 to Dec 28, 4:00 ...
Journeys Counseling Ministry
Journeys Counseling provides professional psychotherapy, coaching, and spiritual direction to the community. Our work is interdenominational, serving clients from many different backgrounds, including those who have little or no religious affiliation.
Hosted by Journeys Counseling Ministry
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Journeys Counseling provides professional psychotherapy, coaching, and spiritual direction to the community. Our work is interdenominational, serving clients from many different backgrounds, including those who have little or no religious affiliation.
Men's Process Group
Men are raised to believe we ‘shouldn’t’ ask for help, have or express feelings (except happiness or anger), learnt vulnerability showed weakness & incapability. Why join? To form group brotherhood, a tribal community lost long ago, and a haven for ...
Hosted by Jeff A Kleinberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Marcos, CA 92078
Men are raised to believe we ‘shouldn’t’ ask for help, have or express feelings (except happiness or anger), learnt vulnerability showed weakness & incapability. Why join? To form group brotherhood, a tribal community lost long ago, and a haven for ...
(DBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy
DBT is highly effective therapeutic approach utilized in addiction treatment. It combines elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness practices to help individuals cultivate emotional regulation skills and develop a healthier sense of self. Incorporating mindfulness techniques, DBT helps individuals ...
Hosted by Reviving You Recovery Detox and Rehab-Menifee
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Menifee, CA 92585
DBT is highly effective therapeutic approach utilized in addiction treatment. It combines elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness practices to help individuals cultivate emotional regulation skills and develop a healthier sense of self. Incorporating mindfulness techniques, DBT helps individuals ...
Women 2 Women - Life Purpose Group
This support group is designed to assist you to heal and reflect. No matter who we are, all of us have been guilty of developing negative habits and behaviors at some stage in our lives. We can all benefit greatly ...
This support group is designed to assist you to heal and reflect. No matter who we are, all of us have been guilty of developing negative habits and behaviors at some stage in our lives. We can all benefit greatly ...
Tuesday 6:45pm Stress Reduction & Mindfulness
Stress Reduction and Mindfulness class- starting Tuesday July 11th at 6:45pm. Focus on: Stress Reduction, Concrete meditation tools, An exploration of meditation techniques and much more. Cost - $120 for the 6 weekly sessions.
Hosted by Lions Heart Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sacramento, CA 95825
Stress Reduction and Mindfulness class- starting Tuesday July 11th at 6:45pm. Focus on: Stress Reduction, Concrete meditation tools, An exploration of meditation techniques and much more. Cost - $120 for the 6 weekly sessions.
Faith Based Support Group for new moms
Being a new mom is not an easy transition, join me as I provide a safe space to guide you on your journey. E-mail me to join the waitlist.
Hosted by Tatiana Bogy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92109
Being a new mom is not an easy transition, join me as I provide a safe space to guide you on your journey. E-mail me to join the waitlist.
Key Insights Counseling
Key Insights Counseling is a counseling center designed with you, the client in mind. Our clinicians delivery high quality, effective services to help you through difficult times and regain control over your life and relationships. Counseling is available for children, ...
Hosted by Kira Sue Kayler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Key Insights Counseling is a counseling center designed with you, the client in mind. Our clinicians delivery high quality, effective services to help you through difficult times and regain control over your life and relationships. Counseling is available for children, ...
Psychiatry Treatment Centers
At Psychiatry Treatment Centers (PTC), we improve the mental well-being of our patients through a variety of techniques such as psychotherapy, medication management, TMS therapy, Esketamine Nasal Spray (Spravato®), telepsychiatry, and more. If you need help with your mental health, ...
At Psychiatry Treatment Centers (PTC), we improve the mental well-being of our patients through a variety of techniques such as psychotherapy, medication management, TMS therapy, Esketamine Nasal Spray (Spravato®), telepsychiatry, and more. If you need help with your mental health, ...
thriveswell
At the helm of THRIVE are two specialists: a therapist and a growth + connection consultant. You will meet individually or in a group environment with one or both of our team members. The design of our program is to ...
Hosted by Amy Neufeld
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Laguna Beach, CA 92651
At the helm of THRIVE are two specialists: a therapist and a growth + connection consultant. You will meet individually or in a group environment with one or both of our team members. The design of our program is to ...
Little and Big Kids Group
Children are trying to adjust to a world where they have not been able to play and socialize. We know this has caused anxiety and frustration in our littles. Please join our kids group ages 4-6 and 7-11 facilitated by ...
Hosted by Collaborative Psychology Group
Psychologist, Psy D, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Riverside, CA 92507
Children are trying to adjust to a world where they have not been able to play and socialize. We know this has caused anxiety and frustration in our littles. Please join our kids group ages 4-6 and 7-11 facilitated by ...
Focus Group for Sex Addiction
This is a dynamic and interactive group sharing process led by a professional.
Hosted by Darryl K Moore
Psychologist, PhD, CSAT, CMAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
This is a dynamic and interactive group sharing process led by a professional.
Mindful Recovery
This group will utilize mindfulness practices to help individuals overcome destructive behaviors and reconnect with their innate capacities for joy, love, and fulfillment.
Hosted by Zoya K Hynes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94709
This group will utilize mindfulness practices to help individuals overcome destructive behaviors and reconnect with their innate capacities for joy, love, and fulfillment.
Applied DBT Clinicians
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a research-based empirically validated protocol developed by Marsha M. Linehan, Ph.D. at the University of Washington, in Seattle. The treatment was developed for people with Borderline Personality Disorder. It has now been validated for a ...
Hosted by Applied DBT Clinicians
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92120
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a research-based empirically validated protocol developed by Marsha M. Linehan, Ph.D. at the University of Washington, in Seattle. The treatment was developed for people with Borderline Personality Disorder. It has now been validated for a ...
Art Therapy
Hosted by Olivos - a division of Caminar for Mental Health
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Mateo, CA 94403
Doing Life in Recovery, Relapse Prevention Group
You might find after some time in recovery, challenges come up in navigating an often stressful world, that could sabotage your clean days. Sharing your challenges as well as your successes with other like minded people, problem solving together while ...
You might find after some time in recovery, challenges come up in navigating an often stressful world, that could sabotage your clean days. Sharing your challenges as well as your successes with other like minded people, problem solving together while ...
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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.