Group Therapy | Golden State Rehab

About Group Therapy

What Is Group Therapy?

Group therapy is a small, therapist-led session — usually 6 to 10 people — where you work on recovery alongside others who understand it firsthand. At Golden State Rehab in Los Angeles, groups are the backbone of treatment: they meet daily in PHP (full weekday treatment — you sleep at home) and anchor each 3-hour session in IOP.

Every group is run by a licensed therapist. Some teach skills — CBT, DBT, relapse prevention. Others, like process groups, give you room to say the hard things out loud and be heard. Group counseling is a core behavioral therapy for addiction, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse — and it works on the isolation and shame that keep addiction going.

What you share stays in the room — group privacy norms are strictly kept, and HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 protect your records. Most major insurance covers group therapy as part of our programs. Verify your benefits for free, or call (424) 208-3120 anytime.

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Group therapy room with chairs arranged in a circle for community work

Group Types

The Groups We Offer

Process Groups

Open, dynamic groups where clients share what's happening in their lives, receive feedback, and practice vulnerability in community.

CBT Skills Groups

Structured groups teaching cognitive reframing, thought records, behavioral activation, and relapse prevention strategies.

DBT Skills Groups

Learn distress tolerance, emotion regulation, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness through Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

Trauma Groups

Psychoeducational and process-based groups addressing trauma's role in addiction and mental health disorders.

Family Education Groups

Structured sessions educating family members on addiction, enabling behaviors, boundaries, and how to support recovery.

Relapse Prevention

Targeted groups building awareness of triggers, high-risk situations, and actionable coping plans for sustainable sobriety.

What to Expect

How Group Therapy Works Here

Our groups are typically 6–10 participants, giving each person ample airtime and enabling a genuine community to form over time. Groups meet daily in PHP and multiple times per week in IOP.

Your first group is easier than you fear. You don't have to tell your story on day one — you can just listen. Most people find that hearing someone else describe the exact thing they've been ashamed of is the moment treatment starts to feel different. When you're ready to talk, the group is ready to hear you.

Led by licensed therapists with group facilitation expertise
Confidential — group norms of privacy are strictly maintained
Structured but open — follows a format while remaining flexible
Trauma-informed approach for all facilitators
Multiple group types daily in PHP; focused groups in IOP

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Quiet reading lounge for reflection between group sessions

Part of a Bigger Plan

How Group Therapy Fits Into PHP and IOP

Groups aren't an add-on here — they're the engine of both programs. In PHP, our most structured option, your weekday schedule moves through several groups a day: a morning check-in, a skills group, a process group, and psychoeducation. You sleep in your own bed every night. In IOP, you attend 3-hour sessions 3 to 5 days a week (9 to 15 hours total), built around group work plus weekly individual therapy.

Worried about your job? IOP runs morning and evening tracks, and telehealth lets you join live groups from home — many clients keep working through their entire program. No one notifies your employer.

Not sure which level fits? A free, confidential assessment gives you a clear answer. Call (424) 208-3120 — a real person answers, 24/7, and se habla español.

Cost & Insurance

Most major insurance plans cover group therapy when it's part of a medically necessary program like PHP or IOP. Under federal parity law and California's SB 855, health plans must cover this kind of care in most cases. Verify your insurance for free — it's confidential, takes minutes, and doesn't commit you to anything.

Group therapy circle used daily in our PHP and IOP programs

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Frequently Asked

Group Therapy: Common Questions

Do I have to talk in group therapy?

No. You set your own pace. Most people start by listening, and nobody is forced to share before they're ready. Our facilitators are trained to keep the room safe — for the person talking and for the person who isn't ready yet.

Is what I say in group kept private?

Yes. Every group follows strict confidentiality norms — what's shared in the room stays in the room. Your treatment records are also protected by HIPAA and by 42 CFR Part 2, a federal privacy law specific to addiction treatment.

How big are the groups?

Typically 6 to 10 participants — small enough that everyone gets real airtime, large enough for genuine community to form. Every group is led by a licensed therapist.

Can I keep working while I attend group therapy?

Yes, many clients do. IOP runs morning and evening tracks, and our telehealth program lets you join live groups from home. No one notifies your employer.

Does insurance cover group therapy?

In most cases, yes. When group therapy is part of a medically necessary program like PHP or IOP, federal parity law and California's SB 855 require most health plans to cover it. Verify your benefits for free — it's confidential and takes minutes.

Paying for Treatment

We Accept Most Major Insurance Providers

Coverage varies by plan. Our admissions team verifies your exact benefits for free and explains your options honestly, without pressure.

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