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What Is Group Therapy?
Group therapy is a form of psychotherapy where a small group of individuals meet regularly under the guidance of a licensed therapist. Each session focuses on shared experiences, emotions, and goals. Unlike one-on-one therapy, the group setting allows participants to learn not just from the therapist, but from one another—creating an environment of empathy, accountability, and mutual growth.
At LA Mental Health and Wellness Center, our groups are carefully structured to promote safety, respect, and understanding. Each participant is encouraged to share at their own pace while receiving support from others who genuinely understand what they’re going through.
How Group Therapy Helps
Group therapy offers benefits that go far beyond simply talking about your struggles. Here’s how it supports the healing process:
- Breaks isolation: You realize you’re not alone in what you’re feeling or facing.
- Encourages perspective: Hearing others’ stories can help you understand your own experiences in new ways.
- Builds social skills: Group settings improve communication, empathy, and boundary-setting.
- Promotes accountability: Regular meetings encourage consistency in your mental health journey.
- Boosts confidence: Sharing progress and setbacks helps develop self-acceptance and resilience.
Whether you’re working through depression, anxiety, trauma, or addiction, the shared energy and connection of group therapy often accelerate recovery more effectively than individual sessions alone.
What to Expect in a Group Therapy Session
At LA Mental Health and Wellness Center, group therapy sessions typically last 60–90 minutes and include 6–10 participants. Each group focuses on a specific theme, such as:
- Emotional regulation
- Relapse prevention
- Mindfulness and self-awareness
- Stress management
- Relationship healing
Sessions may include guided discussions, mindfulness exercises, or collaborative activities—all designed to create space for healing and connection.
Why Group Therapy Works at Los Angeles Mental Health and Wellness Center
Our therapists understand that group therapy is not a one-size-fits-all process. We create groups that match each participant’s goals, readiness, and comfort level. The result is a compassionate, nonjudgmental environment that empowers everyone involved to grow—together.
When individuals share openly and listen deeply, healing becomes a shared experience. That sense of belonging is what turns treatment into transformation.