Group
Group therapy in Orange County
We offer the group therapy Orange County residents join as part of mental health and addiction treatment, in sessions led by a licensed therapist.
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Clinically reviewed by Christina Khouie, MA, LMFT, our founder, on September 30, 2026. Enhance is accredited by The Joint Commission and certified by the California Department of Health Care Services.
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How group works
What is group therapy?
Group therapy is a form of mental health treatment where a small group of people meets at a regular time, with a licensed therapist leading each session.
Group members share what they are working on, practice coping skills and communication skills, and learn from how others handle similar problems.
It runs alongside your individual therapy and supports your recovery at every level of care.
Benefits of group therapy
You hear how other people handled similar problems, and you practice new skills out loud. The therapist leads the discussion and keeps it on track.
Working with your own therapist
Group does not replace individual therapy, where you and your therapist build your plan. Group is where you practice that plan with other people.
Group size and schedule depend on the program you join, and admissions can tell you what to expect.
Where it is used
Group therapy at each level
Group therapy is part of every level of care, including inpatient, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, and virtual care.
Inpatient
- Where you sleep
- On site, with clinical staff
- How much of your week
- All of it
- Who it suits
- Needs more than a day program
- What usually comes next
- PHP
Partial hospitalization (PHP)
- Where you sleep
- At home
- How much of your week
- Most of each day
- Who it suits
- Can sleep at home safely
- What usually comes next
- IOP
Intensive outpatient (IOP)
- Where you sleep
- At home
- How much of your week
- Part of the week
- Who it suits
- Keeping up work or school
- What usually comes next
- Outpatient
Outpatient
- Where you sleep
- At home
- How much of your week
- Regular sessions
- Who it suits
- Doing well with therapy
- What usually comes next
- Ongoing care
If you need medication, a prescriber manages it separately, and group therapy does not replace that care.
In session
Three types of group therapy
Therapists usually describe three types of group therapy, and a program may use more than one.
- Process groups talk about what is happening between people in the room.
- Skills groups practice a tool, such as a DBT skill, until you can use it.
- Psychoeducation groups teach a topic, such as cravings or sleep, and take questions.
Group may not be the right fit if
- You cannot keep other people's stories private.
- You are in crisis and need 988 or an ER.
- Being in a group does not feel safe for you yet.
If there is immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. For a mental health crisis, call or text 988.
What a group therapy session looks like
Most therapy groups follow a similar pattern, and the therapist explains how your group runs at the first meeting.
A check-in
Group members say briefly how they are doing, and you can pass if you would rather listen that day.
A topic or skill
The therapist introduces a skill or topic, such as a DBT skill, cravings or sleep, and the group works on it together.
Practice and feedback
You try the skill out loud and hear feedback from other members, in a therapeutic environment the therapist keeps respectful.
A close
The session ends with a short wrap-up, and what members shared stays inside the therapy group.
Alongside
Conditions group therapy is part of
Group therapy is part of our treatment for many mental health conditions and addictions, alongside your individual therapy.
What happens when you call
See what happens when you call admissions or send us the form.
You call, or send the form
You tell admissions what is happening and whether you think group therapy might fit.
We check your benefits
With your permission, we contact your insurer and find out what your plan covers.
You hear what it means
Admissions explains your deductible, your copay and which level of care your plan supports, in plain terms.
You decide
If you want to go ahead, admissions walks you through what happens next.
Benefits vary from plan to plan, and checking them does not guarantee coverage.
(714) 862-1907Cost and coverage
Insurance for group therapy
What you pay depends on your deductible, your copay and the level your insurer approves. Admissions checks your benefits with the insurer and tells you the figures before you decide anything.
We're in network with most insurance plans. If your plan isn't listed, call us and we'll check it for you.
Some plans we accept
- Ambetter
- MHN
- CalPERS
- Covered California
Common questions about group therapy
If your question is not answered here, call admissions at (714) 862-1907.
Can I do group and individual therapy at the same time?
Yes, that is the usual arrangement. Individual therapy is where you build your plan, and group is where you practice it.
What happens in a first group?
The therapist explains confidentiality and how the session runs. You do not have to share your story in the first meeting, and you can simply listen.
How is group therapy different from a peer-led support group?
A therapy group is led by a licensed therapist and is part of your treatment plan. A peer-led recovery group is run by its members and offers peer support outside treatment.
How is confidentiality protected in a group?
The therapist explains at the start that what members share stays in the group, and everyone is asked to agree to that.
How is group therapy used in PHP and IOP?
Partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient care include group therapy along with individual therapy, and the groups you join depend on your plan.
Who should not be in group?
Group may not suit someone who cannot protect other people's privacy, someone in immediate danger, or someone who does not feel safe in a group yet. In those cases, individual care can come first.
Is virtual group the same?
Virtual programs include group sessions by video. You will need a private place to join, and admissions will confirm whether your group meets in person or online.
Does insurance cover group?
Group therapy is part of your level of care, so coverage depends on whether your plan covers that level. Admissions checks your benefits before you start.
Ask admissions which groups you would join
The groups you join depend on your level of care and what you need help with in recovery. Call, and admissions will tell you which groups are on the schedule.
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