When children share that they are transgender or nonbinary, parents are overwhelmed with questions. However, each member of the family has distinct needs. Our programs are designed to support each member of the family. Transforming Family was created by parents and professionals who have been down this path. We offer groups for parens of pre-pubertal youth, parents of adolscents, parents of non-binary youth, parents of children with autism, a dads group, and parents of adult childern, among others. You can learn more our groups and services at www.transformingfamily.org. Groups are currently heald via Zoom.
Hosted by Dr. Aydin Olson-Kennedy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in South Pasadena, CA 91031
Trust and confidentiality are vital to the therapeutic relationship and process. For parents of transgender and non-binary youth, this can sometimes leave them feeling "out of the loop." Before their child came out, they came in. As a result, parents often find themselves behind and may feel confused, overwhelmed, and sometimes scared about what this new information means about their child and future. In an attempt to close the knowledge gap, parents often rely on asking questions but are often met with anger from their children and sometimes feel shut out.
Have you ever wondered what your dreams are trying to tell you? Are you searching for a creative way to understand your dreams? Together we will explore your dreams and help you make sense of these night visions. I work with you, creatively and sensitively, to help you gain insight into your dreams and gain a deeper understanding of yourself. Using different methods of interpretation: we will draw from Carl Jung's concepts of the archetypes; explore the mythological and metaphorical relationships to our dreams; and cultivate our dreams using art, sandtray and Carl Jung’s processes of Active Imagination.
Hosted by Rita Bazeley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Studio City, CA 91604
Creative individuals struggle with self esteem and career issues. Additionally, depression, anxiety, trauma, or a significant life transition, can interfere with career and relationships. Why haven’t we achieved success and fulfillment? -- We go through life feeling there must be more; more to our potential, our relationships, or just more? We imagine meeting the perfect partner and staying in love with them forever. Why can’t we find that perfect partner?
*update: this group is currently on hold, but if you'd like to learn more and be put on a waitlist for future groups please reach out* Join Abby Wambaugh, LMFT (#108742) and Janie McGlasson, LMFT (#93106) for a group focused on empowering your sexuality. Through understanding more about your past, and getting in touch with your present, we will help you have a more embodied sexual future, whether partnered or single.
Hosted by Abigail A Wambaugh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90042
The process of finding a therapist can often be a daunting first step, and it can be difficult to know who to trust and who can help. A good fit with a therapist includes a feeling of safety and a belief that your therapist has the ability to help you. Clients who find themselves at home in my practice are people who experience chronic depression or anxiety, individuals with a history of family wounding, individuals with relationship or identity issues, couples with difficulty resolving arguments, teens in crisis, and those feeling stuck or in transition.
This group was created to help people learn to cope w/ mild to moderate anxiety and stress related to social settings whether work, family, romantic, or friendship relationships. This group teaches you to express your needs, feelings, and emotions for more effective and fulfilling relationships. Group members will practice skills in role plays w/ group leader as well as each other if they choose. Or they may observe. Groups run for about 4-6 weeks and will meet usually on weekends for an hour and fifteen minutes.
Hosted by Bonnie Banafsheh Shayeg
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90403
Hi there lovers. You want to feel understood and connected socially and personally. It's important for you to explore your raw self without guilt or shame, yet most of us don't have that luxury. The goal of therapy is self exploration and awareness, recognizing conditionings, traumas, and learned patterns keeping you looping. People feel most benefit from therapy when they are ready to put in work outside the session as much as in the session. I use humor, empathy and directness to give you a stable yet direct support system to help navigate your life towards satisfaction and feeling fulfilled.
Join us at Animating Principle's Workshop in Glendale (Montrose area) on Saturday, September 21st for a free yoga and mindful meditation class. Ages 13-18. A donation of $10 is always appreciated, but never expected. 10 spots available. 11am-12:30pm. Please bring your own yoga mat! No walk-ins. Sign-up only.
Hosted by Animating Principle's Workshop
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Glendale, CA 91208
Animating Principle's Workshop is where compassion and critical thinking meet. From the neurodivergent, whimsical, creative minds of Animating Principle's husband and wife duo, Britney and Sean, the Workshop is a one-of-a-kind space that offers a variety of individual and group personal enrichment and therapy services. The Workshop's unique classes promote positive socialization, psychoeducation, and healthy coping for children and teens. Art, Lego, STEM, Disney-themed coping classes and more available, as well as traditional, play, CBT, and art therapy for all ages.
Forum for pregnant women to receive support, learn, and share from one another during the biggest transition of their lives. Great place to connect with other women and receive helpful resources!
Hosted by Francine Lederer
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
Do you sometimes feel out of balance? Do you struggle to lead a happier and more fulfilling life? Are you stressed and anxious? Therapy is a place to explore internal processes, relationships and connections with oneself and others. It also helps to stimulate a heightened self-awareness. Finding the right thearpist with whom one can trust is vital. I can help you work through painful emotions. My goal is to help others better understand their needs and how the patterns of their own dance, affect their lives.
Fun and engaging, our popular social skills groups teach emotional regulation, flexibility, and assertiveness. Kids learn to try new behaviors and to manage their reactions in the moment, leading to the potential for big changes.
Hosted by Equip - Therapy for Boys and Men
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pasadena, CA 91101
Equip is a therapy practice located in Pasadena, CA. We focus on the needs of boys, men, and their families, helping them to be strong, secure, caring, and capable of achieving their goals in life. Our team of excellent therapists are well-versed in, and regularly treat, the challenges facing boys and men throughout the lifespan. We specialize in issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, social concerns, parenting challenges, and more. We see the full range of common concerns.
Learn the DBT skills of mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness in a small group setting. All group leaders are intensively trained in DBT.
Hosted by Elana Lev
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Do you find that your mood dictates your behaviors? Or do you engage in ineffective ways of communicating your wants and needs to others? My clients learn how emotional dysregulation is a common symptom of depression, anxiety, stress and other mental health conditions. It can lead to negative emotions and a downward spiral of negative self thoughts. Utilizing a variety of evidenced-based practices, I will help you change these behavioral patterns and achieve your life worth living goals. I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment to including but not limited to DBT, CBT and various trauma protocols.
Discuss and learn the principles of anger management in relationships.
I like to work with clients who see a need for change but can't seem to do it on their own. Together we can find ways that inspire, motivate and make for change. Change can happen effortlessly at times but also there are times when we must work at it together. I will work as long & hard for my clients as they are willing to work. Then we can both rejoice in the change.
Join us for a DBT Skills Group with a focus on integrating DBT skills into daily life. This group is perfect for anyone who needs a little extra support, whether you're new to DBT or a DBT veteran! Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a cognitive treatment developed by Marsha Linehan, PhD, which emphasizes individual psychotherapy and group skills training sessions to help people learn and use new strategies to cope with life and develop a life that they experience as worth living. DBT is recognized as the gold standard in treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder.
Hosted by Lydia Kosinar
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90403
As a marriage and family therapist, I believe that with a strong therapeutic relationship and using the treatment modalities that best fit your needs you can overcome your struggles and live life to its fullest potential. I am experienced in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy as well as Psychodynamic, Mindfulness and Client-Oriented therapeutic techniques to assist individuals, children, couples, or families to improve their ability to manage stress, depressive symptoms and anxiety, cope with emotional difficulties, relapse prevention issues, develop insight and improve their communications.
Couples Coaching meets once a month for three hours. A minimum commitment of three consecutive months is required. One two hour session prior to Group Couples Coaching is required prior to admission.
Hosted by Tammy Nelson
Counselor, PhD , CST, LPCC, CSCT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90004
If you're looking for healing in a relationship you've come to the right place. I have over 35 years working with individuals and couples, I am licensed and certified as a sex and couples therapist, I am a Ketamine-assisted psychotherapist, and author of 6 books including Open Monogamy, When You’re The One Who Cheats, The New Monogamy, and Getting the Sex You Want. I offer Intensives for couples, creatives, celebrities, and those wanting more passion or desire, or who are in a betrayal crisis, or working on an open relationship. I am a TEDx speaker and host of the podcast The Trouble with Sex.
CALA Psychological Services is a multi-specialty and multi-lingual group of highly educated and highly skilled mental health professionals. We provide comprehensive treatment to children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Our therapists provide individual, family, couples, group therapy, and psychological/neuropsychological assessments. We are here to help you remove obstacles blocking your path, find purpose in your life, create healthier relationships and learn to love yourself. Our areas of expertise are in working with anxiety, depression, family issues, relationship issues, infidelity, life transitions and personal empowerment. We look forward to helping you build on your strengths and improve your quality of life.
I am here to help you achieve positive change towards an extraordinary life. One that is filled with connection, success, happiness, and health. My passion for empowering mothers comes from a deeply personal place. I have navigated the complicated transition into motherhood as an ambitious entrepreneur and often felt the overwhelm and frustration you may be experiencing right now. I see you, busy mama. You know you were made for more. It is possible to rewrite the stories that are holding you back and feel whole again. I would be honored to help you sort through feelings of burnout and step into confidence in all of your roles.
An open-ended group that allows people to have a safe space to get support from other group members, to be free to explore difficult issues in their lives, and to get the opportunity to see how others agree, disagree, and view them, while talking about these issues in a way where new attitudes and feelings emerge. If you were ever curious about experiencing group therapy, this is a wonderful place to get the chance to do it.
Hosted by Seth Menachem
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Valley Village, CA 91607
I am a psychodynamically-oriented therapist, which means I work to help you understand your history so we can discover how it is influencing the ways in which you currently operate in the world. Those experiences can lead to defense mechanisms that can make it more challenging to fully connect to feelings and emotions. As your therapist, our relationship in the room is integral to the work. It is while navigating those feelings where self-discovery, bringing the unconscious to the surface, and corrective emotional experiences, help you diminish your symptoms, find clarity, and become a fully-realized, authentic human being.
High School Teen Girls' Group of Hermosa Beach. This is a therapist led teen process group that will explore the ins and outs of being a high schooler. Learn to improve: social skills, self esteem, coping skills, communicate with peers, and foster connection. Group meets in-person every Thursday at 7pm in Hermosa Beach. Email info@sitwithstace.com for more information
Hosted by Stacy Knupfer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, marital issues, parenting concerns, or anything else--you should know that there is a better way to manage your life. Supporting mothers throughout the stages of motherhood is something I hold close to my heart. I am also extremely passionate about my work with teen girls, especially those who struggle with academic pressures. I facilitate two girls' group each week that focuses on friendships, self-esteem, self-care, and coping skills for middle and high school.
Based on the work of Dr. Irvin Yalom, this group is for just about anyone to attend who is 21 years or older. It's open to almost any mental-emotional-social-behavior issue that exists, and thus, the group is open-minded, accepting, insightful, relational, and emotionally supportive.
Hosted by Dr. Joseph Lancaster
Psychologist, PsyD, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90405
You are feeling like life is full of chaos and no matter what you do, you can’t seem to get a handle on what is happening. Your relationships are broken, or strained and not only is it affecting you, but others are pulling away. You feel lost as if you have no purpose in life. You are tired of the spinning wheel. Depression, anxiety, anger, relationship challenges and much more keep you stuck and unable to grow. ENOUGH! You're ready for answers to start a new Holistic, healthy journey and become that whole person you were meant to be - Mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually - whole!
Hosted by Greta Hassel Grace
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, MA, MDiv
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90066
I am looking for people interested in being part of a group that explores our relationships to each other. I want to focus on improving communication and expression of one's emotions and needs. I also want to focus on development of empathy and compassion towards others. I believe a group environment offers a unique way to learn about how we are with each other, and to grow in our ability to relate to each other.
I like helping people find contentment and happiness in their lives. I believe it is important to understand one's self and one's personal values and to make choices that are positive and life-affirming. I have had extensive experience working with people having experienced trauma and loss, relationship problems, and who have substance abuse problems. Creative people are also one of my specializations. My training is primarily psycho-dynamic along with cognitive-behavioral orientation. I believe mindfulness, spirituality and forgiveness are ways of helping alter patterns of behavior that can keep us stuck in our lives.
A nurturing support group dedicated to mothers of children aged five and under. We provide a welcoming environment where moms can share experiences and build support. Our group meets the first Saturday of every month to discuss the joys and challenges of motherhood, fostering a strong community of support and understanding.
Hosted by Megan Winkler
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Do you find yourself constantly putting others' needs before your own, often at the expense of your well-being? If you're struggling with codependency – a pattern of behavior where you prioritize others to the detriment of yourself – know that seeking help is a powerful step towards reclaiming your own life. As a therapist specializing in codependency, I'm here to support you on a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and healthier relationships. Codependency can leave you feeling drained and disconnected, but I'm dedicated to helping you break free from this cycle and develop a strong sense of self.
Based on the research of psychologist Dr. John Gottman, this virtual workshop was designed for pre-engaged, pre-marital, and married couples. Two hours allows for presenting an overview of the research on relationships and permits couples to do a friendship building exercise. However, please note that this workshop is psychoeducational. It is not couples therapy, and it is not appropriate for all couples, including those with severe relationship distress, emotional abuse, domestic violence, active addictions, and serious mental health problems.
Hosted by Kristine San Mateo Virgen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Clarita, CA 91350
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (in CA, HI, NV, and WA) with over 9 years of dedicated experience in the mental health field, I recognize that reaching out for support can be a significant step. My goal is to provide a compassionate and empathetic space where you can explore your concerns and work towards meaningful change without fear of judgment. Whether you are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma-related issues, or relationship problems, I am here to support you by offering guidance in navigating these challenges with understanding and respect.
