Support Groups in Fresno, CA
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 ...
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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 ...
PRIVATE ONE-ON-ONE, 50-minute weekly classes SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED AND APPROVED TO MEET ALL REQUIREMENTS FOR COURT-ORDERED ANGER MANAGEMENT. It is also offered to NON court-ordered individuals. As a Nationally Certified Anger Management Specialist, Susan Hill can help you learn to relate ...
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Hosted by Susan S. Hill
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CAMS-I
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93710
PRIVATE ONE-ON-ONE, 50-minute weekly classes SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED AND APPROVED TO MEET ALL REQUIREMENTS FOR COURT-ORDERED ANGER MANAGEMENT. It is also offered to NON court-ordered individuals. As a Nationally Certified Anger Management Specialist, Susan Hill can help you learn to relate ...
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Hosted by Celeste M Galeno
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93710
Walk With Harmony is a practice where we focus on the healing of individuals, couples, families, and youth. At Walk With Harmony, we focus on meeting people where they are. Our biggest goal is to create a space where each ...
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Hosted by Donald Turnmire
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, 200 YTT, TCYM, EMDRIA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93710
Walk With Harmony is a practice where we focus on the healing of individuals, couples, families, and youth. At Walk With Harmony, we focus on meeting people where they are. Our biggest goal is to create a space where each ...
This group is forming soon, to support men and women struggling with weight and body image related issues.
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Hosted by Gina M Keller
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93711
This group is forming soon, to support men and women struggling with weight and body image related issues.
We have two separate Anger management groups; one for adults and one for teens 14-17 y.o. This is a 12 week group facilitated by our staff, utilizing a curriculum. What to expect: Learn and master strategies for handling anger when ...
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Hosted by Better Together Mental Health Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93711
We have two separate Anger management groups; one for adults and one for teens 14-17 y.o. This is a 12 week group facilitated by our staff, utilizing a curriculum. What to expect: Learn and master strategies for handling anger when ...
Hosted by Russell D Pippin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93710
This group is designed for attendees to identify core values so that healthy boundaries are enforced. Attendees will receive workbook, identify trauma associated with poor boundaries, heal from over commitments and craft life goals that honors overall wellness.
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Hosted by LaTasha Jones
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, ASW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93710
This group is designed for attendees to identify core values so that healthy boundaries are enforced. Attendees will receive workbook, identify trauma associated with poor boundaries, heal from over commitments and craft life goals that honors overall wellness.
New groups and classes to form throughout the year, including preparing for baby, parenting, and social skills.
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Hosted by Kathleen M Romeiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, IFECMHS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93711
New groups and classes to form throughout the year, including preparing for baby, parenting, and social skills.
This is a collaborative consultation space for mental health professionals who would like utilize group process and clinical case consultation to deepen clinical awareness. We will work to identify and work through blind spots, increase awareness of our personal limits ...
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Hosted by Breanna Turner
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93704
This is a collaborative consultation space for mental health professionals who would like utilize group process and clinical case consultation to deepen clinical awareness. We will work to identify and work through blind spots, increase awareness of our personal limits ...
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 ...
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Hosted by Nnenna Ndika
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93703
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 ...
For over a decade, Community Psychiatry has been improving access to psychiatry by creating cooperative relationships with physicians, psychotherapists, hospitals, and insurers. Our group has over 20 offices around the San Joaquin, Sacramento, and Bay Areas. Our commitment is to ...
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Hosted by Dr. Priyanka Priyanka
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93710
For over a decade, Community Psychiatry has been improving access to psychiatry by creating cooperative relationships with physicians, psychotherapists, hospitals, and insurers. Our group has over 20 offices around the San Joaquin, Sacramento, and Bay Areas. Our commitment is to ...
An art-based religious trauma and adverse religious experience support group. Combining mindful body awareness and creative expression as a means of releasing emotion and traumatic experiencing stored in the body. This cohort will come together for a 6 week process ...
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Hosted by Naomi Wiens
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93704
An art-based religious trauma and adverse religious experience support group. Combining mindful body awareness and creative expression as a means of releasing emotion and traumatic experiencing stored in the body. This cohort will come together for a 6 week process ...
One Heart, Two Homes is an solution-focused co-parenting program that offers solutions and strategies co-parents can use to prevent parental conflict. This is the ONLY court approved program in the Central Valley that can be completed in two days. This ...
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Hosted by Livewell Behavioral Health Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93710
One Heart, Two Homes is an solution-focused co-parenting program that offers solutions and strategies co-parents can use to prevent parental conflict. This is the ONLY court approved program in the Central Valley that can be completed in two days. This ...
This highly structured treatment program, for both men and women, is designed to address chemical dependencies that do not require detox or residential care. Consisting of individual therapy, group counseling, 12-step studies, and addiction education; patients can live at home, ...
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Hosted by Total Life Change
Treatment Center, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93710
This highly structured treatment program, for both men and women, is designed to address chemical dependencies that do not require detox or residential care. Consisting of individual therapy, group counseling, 12-step studies, and addiction education; patients can live at home, ...
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Hosted by Jasdeep Brar
Pre-Licensed Professional, ASW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93710
We are committed to supporting women in the reproductive stages of their lives. This group supports women as they welcome a new child into their family. This group will be most helpful for those in the later stages of pregnancy ...
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Hosted by Rooted+Vitality Health Collaborative
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93704
We are committed to supporting women in the reproductive stages of their lives. This group supports women as they welcome a new child into their family. This group will be most helpful for those in the later stages of pregnancy ...
This vital group therapy will be starting October 24. Adults will be meeting the FIRST and THIRD Sundays and Teens the SECOND and FOURTH Sundays from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the Offices of Scott Polenz, LMFT. For more ...
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Hosted by Psychotherapy Solutions
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, L, M, F, T
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93705
This vital group therapy will be starting October 24. Adults will be meeting the FIRST and THIRD Sundays and Teens the SECOND and FOURTH Sundays from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the Offices of Scott Polenz, LMFT. For more ...
Healthcare professionals who are working on the front lines of this Covid-19 virus are experiencing mental-emotional strain and exhaustion. This is a clinician led video support group for healthcare professionals who want to connect with like-minded people and share in ...
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Hosted by Dawn Keller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93711
Healthcare professionals who are working on the front lines of this Covid-19 virus are experiencing mental-emotional strain and exhaustion. This is a clinician led video support group for healthcare professionals who want to connect with like-minded people and share in ...
One in seven women struggle with a mood disorder during pregnancy or after the baby is born. Others suffer from anxiety or just need help learning to cope with new challenges. Combining psychoeducation and group process, we will sit alongside ...
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Hosted by Cheryl Anne Hixson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93710
One in seven women struggle with a mood disorder during pregnancy or after the baby is born. Others suffer from anxiety or just need help learning to cope with new challenges. Combining psychoeducation and group process, we will sit alongside ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Fresno?
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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.