Support Groups in Spring Valley, CA
At AMALY, our goal is to nurture resilient minds within multicultural communities. We are dedicated to offering a safe and supportive environment for individuals to address a range of mental health challenges. Our programs are crafted to equip the community ...
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Hosted by Zeba Damani
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Spring Valley, CA 91978
At AMALY, our goal is to nurture resilient minds within multicultural communities. We are dedicated to offering a safe and supportive environment for individuals to address a range of mental health challenges. Our programs are crafted to equip the community ...
This is a multicultural, body-centered group for adults who have a history of childhood trauma. This group tends to focus on identity issues, self-awareness, body image, shame, vulnerability, relationships, sexuality and the integration of past experiences. Please call Dr. Butler-Byrd ...
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Hosted by Nola Madelyn Butler-Byrd
Counselor, PhD, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Spring Valley, CA 91977
This is a multicultural, body-centered group for adults who have a history of childhood trauma. This group tends to focus on identity issues, self-awareness, body image, shame, vulnerability, relationships, sexuality and the integration of past experiences. Please call Dr. Butler-Byrd ...
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Hosted by Mona Klausing @ Avani Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, AS
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92104
ARE YOU IN THE “WAVES OF CHANGE” AS A TRANSPLANT IN SAN DIEGO? Perhaps you moved to San Diego for a fresh start, a new job, a loved one, or a life event. With each change in our lives comes ...
Join our pregnancy support group starting February 19th! This is a 4-week program that offers a safe and supportive space for mothers to build connections with other moms as they navigate pregnancy and parenthood. This group is meant to provide ...
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Hosted by Elizabeth 'betsy' Muirhead
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
Join our pregnancy support group starting February 19th! This is a 4-week program that offers a safe and supportive space for mothers to build connections with other moms as they navigate pregnancy and parenthood. This group is meant to provide ...
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Hosted by Tim Lloyd
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, BCBA, MCAP
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
A closed group requiring a 6 session commitment during which you will gain confidence in everyday situations through self-exploration and learn ways to feel more comfortable in your skin, no matter the situation.
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Hosted by Julia Overlin
Counselor, MS, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in El Cajon, CA 92020
A closed group requiring a 6 session commitment during which you will gain confidence in everyday situations through self-exploration and learn ways to feel more comfortable in your skin, no matter the situation.
Weekly professionally facilitated outpatient group psychotherapy is an essential aspect of treatment and healing for men with Out of Control Sexual Behavior. A central skill for sexual health and Out of Control Sexual Behavior recovery is to regain control of ...
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Hosted by Douglas Braun-Harvey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, CST, CST-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
Weekly professionally facilitated outpatient group psychotherapy is an essential aspect of treatment and healing for men with Out of Control Sexual Behavior. A central skill for sexual health and Out of Control Sexual Behavior recovery is to regain control of ...
This group is an online process group for individuals interested in exploring the -isms (e.g., racism, classism, sexism, ageism, ableism) in our society, our personal experiences with it, our roles in it, and the ways they shape us, and us ...
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Hosted by Alice Lim
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92104
This group is an online process group for individuals interested in exploring the -isms (e.g., racism, classism, sexism, ageism, ableism) in our society, our personal experiences with it, our roles in it, and the ways they shape us, and us ...
In an effort to support community healing and make therapy more financially accessible The Black Women’s Collective is back. This will be a space to learn and practice skills. An opportunity to build community. And a chance for personal growth. ...
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Hosted by Kendall Stewart
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
In an effort to support community healing and make therapy more financially accessible The Black Women’s Collective is back. This will be a space to learn and practice skills. An opportunity to build community. And a chance for personal growth. ...
This is a group for women over age 18 who want help with their individual issues such as communication, anger, boundaries or health issues. This is a open, ongoing process group where the members can share what they are going ...
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Hosted by Martha S Webb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
This is a group for women over age 18 who want help with their individual issues such as communication, anger, boundaries or health issues. This is a open, ongoing process group where the members can share what they are going ...
In the San Diego Region, there are over 143,000 active duty personnel. Hundreds of their spouses consist of Japanese women whom these active duty members met while they were stationed in Japan and brought to the US. Some studies indicated ...
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Hosted by Ken Noguchi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
In the San Diego Region, there are over 143,000 active duty personnel. Hundreds of their spouses consist of Japanese women whom these active duty members met while they were stationed in Japan and brought to the US. Some studies indicated ...
Modern men navigate challenges in work, relationships, and parenting largely in solitude which may increase stress and isolation. This group provides a safe and collaborative environment where members provide support to one another and hold each other accountable for making ...
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Hosted by Therapy Changes
Psychologist, PhD, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
Modern men navigate challenges in work, relationships, and parenting largely in solitude which may increase stress and isolation. This group provides a safe and collaborative environment where members provide support to one another and hold each other accountable for making ...
Welcome to Second Saturday: What Everyone Needs to Know About Divorce, the critically acclaimed workshop and community founded in 1989 by nationally renowned advocates/wealth managers Candace Bahr and Ginita Wall. Second Saturday offers non-biased financial, emotional and legal advice from ...
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Hosted by Debra Dupree
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in La Mesa, CA 91942
Welcome to Second Saturday: What Everyone Needs to Know About Divorce, the critically acclaimed workshop and community founded in 1989 by nationally renowned advocates/wealth managers Candace Bahr and Ginita Wall. Second Saturday offers non-biased financial, emotional and legal advice from ...
Parenting Group/Parenting Skills We offer Court Mandated Parenting groups Monday-Saturday. We also offer classes in English, Spanish, & Arabic. We provide proof of enrollment documents for the courts, lawyers, and probation/parole officers if needed. We provide proof of enrollment documents ...
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Hosted by Irenda Rios Immigration Evaluation Evaluaciones Inmigracion
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in La Mesa, CA 91942
Parenting Group/Parenting Skills We offer Court Mandated Parenting groups Monday-Saturday. We also offer classes in English, Spanish, & Arabic. We provide proof of enrollment documents for the courts, lawyers, and probation/parole officers if needed. We provide proof of enrollment documents ...
This group is for those who need support for anxiety, depressive symptoms, trauma triggers or "dual diagnosis" (mood disorder, anxiety + addiction). Learn how to identify triggers, redirect/reframe distressing thoughts, self-regulate, cope more effectively, manage stressors, break your sense of ...
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Hosted by Transcend Therapy, Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEAP
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92119
This group is for those who need support for anxiety, depressive symptoms, trauma triggers or "dual diagnosis" (mood disorder, anxiety + addiction). Learn how to identify triggers, redirect/reframe distressing thoughts, self-regulate, cope more effectively, manage stressors, break your sense of ...
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Hosted by Applied DBT Clinicians
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
Harness the power of image with your imagination and intuition to create a series collage "cards" that explores the essence of who you are emotionally and spiritually. Explore your ability to access inner and outer support to understand the many ...
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Hosted by Paul Lesnik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, TEP
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92103
Harness the power of image with your imagination and intuition to create a series collage "cards" that explores the essence of who you are emotionally and spiritually. Explore your ability to access inner and outer support to understand the many ...
This group will provide you with information on important topics related to relapse, give you some practical ideas to help minimize the chances of relapse, help you take responsibility for identifying specific high risk factors that may lead to relapse ...
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Hosted by San Diego Treatment and Recovery Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92115
This group will provide you with information on important topics related to relapse, give you some practical ideas to help minimize the chances of relapse, help you take responsibility for identifying specific high risk factors that may lead to relapse ...
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Hosted by Carly Zomick
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in La Mesa, CA 91942
Do you want to feel more effective in your life? Through DBT skills training, clients learn concrete skills across 4 modules: mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Here is a chance to learn these skills in community with ...
The Multifamily Group (MFG) model involves working with several families together in a group setting rather than in a single family-to-therapist setting using a highly structured, problem solving format. The unique benefits of MFG to the participants include gaining insight ...
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Hosted by Lizeth V Ma
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chula Vista, CA 91910
The Multifamily Group (MFG) model involves working with several families together in a group setting rather than in a single family-to-therapist setting using a highly structured, problem solving format. The unique benefits of MFG to the participants include gaining insight ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Spring Valley?
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.