Support Groups in Manhattan Beach, CA
Feeling good in your body and freeing yourself from body shame is attainable for you! Group members will examine ways that they inherited body image stories and messages from family, unpack them, and rewrite those narratives.
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Hosted by Catherine Vu
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Feeling good in your body and freeing yourself from body shame is attainable for you! Group members will examine ways that they inherited body image stories and messages from family, unpack them, and rewrite those narratives.
A community healing space for Asian Americans to share their experiences, reflect and restore power. Gain support from like-minded Asian Americans, learn how to identify and overcome trauma responses, cultivate voice through sharing, learn assertive communication skills, and apply lessons ...
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Hosted by Immigrant Therapist - Asuka Garcia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
A community healing space for Asian Americans to share their experiences, reflect and restore power. Gain support from like-minded Asian Americans, learn how to identify and overcome trauma responses, cultivate voice through sharing, learn assertive communication skills, and apply lessons ...
Men & women devastated by their partner's disloyalty, betrayal seek to restore their destroyed relationship or move-on to a more satisfying relationship. Within the confidential group setting, those who have a spouse or partner who has had an affair of ...
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Hosted by Counseling for Couples & Families
Psychologist, PsyD, MFCC, CHT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Men & women devastated by their partner's disloyalty, betrayal seek to restore their destroyed relationship or move-on to a more satisfying relationship. Within the confidential group setting, those who have a spouse or partner who has had an affair of ...
A compassionate space for Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) adults to share their HSP experiences, receive support, and learn skills. Group members will have a deeper understanding of their sensitivity, uncover their unique strengths, gain new tools to care ...
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Hosted by Samana Budhathoki
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
A compassionate space for Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) adults to share their HSP experiences, receive support, and learn skills. Group members will have a deeper understanding of their sensitivity, uncover their unique strengths, gain new tools to care ...
Depending on the need I receive from local referral sources in the disciplines of Pediatrics and Education, I occasionally run a Social Skills Group for children. The aim of this group is to provide a supplement to individual therapy by ...
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Hosted by Jennifer Trombley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Depending on the need I receive from local referral sources in the disciplines of Pediatrics and Education, I occasionally run a Social Skills Group for children. The aim of this group is to provide a supplement to individual therapy by ...
Many parents experience loss and uncertainty when their child acknowledges their identity as being something other than heterosexual or when their gender expression/identity doesn't match their assigned gender at birth. Exploring your emotions with others in similar situations provides insight ...
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Hosted by Linda K Reeves
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Many parents experience loss and uncertainty when their child acknowledges their identity as being something other than heterosexual or when their gender expression/identity doesn't match their assigned gender at birth. Exploring your emotions with others in similar situations provides insight ...
Zoom group; client’s may remain anonymous if desired. An excellent group for everyone to sharpen skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal relationships, and core mindfulness. DBT Skills will change your life! Sign up at https://PacificMindSpa.co m/
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Hosted by Veronica Calkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Zoom group; client’s may remain anonymous if desired. An excellent group for everyone to sharpen skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal relationships, and core mindfulness. DBT Skills will change your life! Sign up at https://PacificMindSpa.co m/
A compassionate space for Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) adults to share their HSP experiences, receive support, and learn skills. Group members will have a deeper understanding of their sensitivity, uncover their unique strengths, gain new tools to care ...
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Hosted by Priyanka Pathak
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
A compassionate space for Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) adults to share their HSP experiences, receive support, and learn skills. Group members will have a deeper understanding of their sensitivity, uncover their unique strengths, gain new tools to care ...
This group is here to support and educate people who are curious or in an alternative lifestyle relationship.
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Hosted by Rhonda Smillie
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
This group is here to support and educate people who are curious or in an alternative lifestyle relationship.
Beginning Again offers a welcoming and healing atmosphere for those experiencing separation and divorce. This group is designed for indivuduals,(this is not couples therapy) and is held the first and third Tuesdays of each month. The group meets in the ...
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Hosted by Lorraine Watkins
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Beginning Again offers a welcoming and healing atmosphere for those experiencing separation and divorce. This group is designed for indivuduals,(this is not couples therapy) and is held the first and third Tuesdays of each month. The group meets in the ...
A compassionate, neurodiversity-affirming space for Adults with ADHD to share their experiences, receive support, and learn skills. Connect with and support other adults with ADHD. Build motivation and learn the tools needed to meet goals. Empower each other to appreciate ...
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Hosted by Joanna Chang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
A compassionate, neurodiversity-affirming space for Adults with ADHD to share their experiences, receive support, and learn skills. Connect with and support other adults with ADHD. Build motivation and learn the tools needed to meet goals. Empower each other to appreciate ...
We provide resources for mental health clinicians who want to improve their ability to provide assessment and psychotherapy in Spanish. Please visit spanishformentalhealth.co m
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Hosted by Cynthia M. Braden Marriage and Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
We provide resources for mental health clinicians who want to improve their ability to provide assessment and psychotherapy in Spanish. Please visit spanishformentalhealth.co m
The Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents support group is inspired by Lindsay Gibson’s book, Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents. This group is a space for individuals to process the impact of emotionally immature parenting and learn tools for ...
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Hosted by Khai Hoang
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
The Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents support group is inspired by Lindsay Gibson’s book, Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents. This group is a space for individuals to process the impact of emotionally immature parenting and learn tools for ...
We're changing the way mental health is treated. Neuro Wellness is an in-network psychiatry clinic with locations across Los Angeles that offers in-person & virtual appointments for medication management, TMS therapy, IV ketamine, Spravato & more. We are proud to ...
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Hosted by Quy Dinh Pham
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
We're changing the way mental health is treated. Neuro Wellness is an in-network psychiatry clinic with locations across Los Angeles that offers in-person & virtual appointments for medication management, TMS therapy, IV ketamine, Spravato & more. We are proud to ...
A compassionate space for Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) adults to share their HSP experiences, receive support, and learn skills. Group members will have a deeper understanding of their sensitivity, uncover their unique strengths, gain new tools to care ...
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Hosted by Jack Lam
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
A compassionate space for Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) adults to share their HSP experiences, receive support, and learn skills. Group members will have a deeper understanding of their sensitivity, uncover their unique strengths, gain new tools to care ...
We're changing the way mental health is treated. Neuro Wellness is an in-network psychiatry clinic with locations across Los Angeles that offers in-person & virtual appointments for medication management, TMS therapy, Spravato & more. We are proud to be in-network ...
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Hosted by Dr. Simon Faynboym - Neuro Wellness Spa
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
We're changing the way mental health is treated. Neuro Wellness is an in-network psychiatry clinic with locations across Los Angeles that offers in-person & virtual appointments for medication management, TMS therapy, Spravato & more. We are proud to be in-network ...
Dual Diagnosis Treatment for Adult Men and Women suffering from Addiction, Mental Health, Impulsivity, and other behavioral health disorders.
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Hosted by California Centers for Recovery
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Dual Diagnosis Treatment for Adult Men and Women suffering from Addiction, Mental Health, Impulsivity, and other behavioral health disorders.
Over the course of 8 sessions, parents are provided an opportunity to enhance their observational skills and invited to engage in reflective dialogue regarding strengths and struggles in parenting. Video clips of parents and children introduce parents to attachment theory ...
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Hosted by Mary Starks
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Over the course of 8 sessions, parents are provided an opportunity to enhance their observational skills and invited to engage in reflective dialogue regarding strengths and struggles in parenting. Video clips of parents and children introduce parents to attachment theory ...
Groups are a powerful way to connect and receive support. I co-facilitate a Mommy & Me group with Sam Hoppes to support mothers and parents as they navigate the joys and challenges of the post-partum period. We are unique in ...
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Hosted by Barbara Gani
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Groups are a powerful way to connect and receive support. I co-facilitate a Mommy & Me group with Sam Hoppes to support mothers and parents as they navigate the joys and challenges of the post-partum period. We are unique in ...
The Asian American Emotion Management Coaching Group is a compassionate space for Asian American adults (18+) to explore their relationship to their emotions, learn skills for how to manage their emotions, and receive support.
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Hosted by Khai Hoang
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
The Asian American Emotion Management Coaching Group is a compassionate space for Asian American adults (18+) to explore their relationship to their emotions, learn skills for how to manage their emotions, and receive support.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Manhattan Beach?
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.