Ventura County Support Groups

Ever wondered if a professionally facilitated therapeutic support group would be right for you?



Group Psychotherapy

is a very special and unique form of therapy in which a small number of people meet together under the guidance of a professionally trained therapist to help themselves and one another. The group therapy format has been widely used and has been a standard treatment option for many years.

Open & Closed Groups


***What does a "closed" group mean?***

A closed group is an indicator that, there is a specific start date where individuals can join and an end date. Individuals would not be able to join after the start date ( example of what it might look like: Anger Management Group January 31, 2010 - March 18, 2010 )

***What does an "open" group mean?***

An open group indicates that an individual may join at any time, there are no specific start and end dates for the group. ( example of what it might look like: Depression Support Group Wednesday's 4:30 - 5:30 pm ) Note that there are no start or ending dates.

Support Groups vs. Group Therapy
Support groups are generally led by a professional and help people cope with difficult situations and are usually geared toward alleviating the group members symptoms.

Group therapy may focus on interpersonal skills, helping individuals learn how to better communicate and get along with other people while also providing a support network generally geared toward specific issues or challenge such as divorce, anxiety or bipolar symptoms,etc. Groups are generally facilitated by a specially trained professional. Group therapy is different from a support group in that it not only helps people cope with their problems, but also serves as a healing vehicle for change and growth.

There are groups that are peer led and groups that are professionally facilitated. What is the difference? A peer support group is is led by a non-trained person or persons. A professionally facilitated therapeutic support group is conducted by a uniqely trained, college educated therapist.
With special training, I am able to provide a unique take on support groups where I incorporate both group therapy and support group dynamics all in one!


Groups are able to provide therapeutic support and intervention, elicit various viewpoints in terms of peer and professional feedback, allow you to establish a healhty support system for your healing, learning and growing journey.