Some things are hard to carry alone, and harder to explain to people who haven't been there. You've told the story before. What you haven't had is a room where nobody needs it explained.
Group therapy is that room: a small circle of people working on something similar, with an experienced therapist guiding the conversation. You're not the only one, and in a group, you can feel it. Tell us about why you're here, and we'll take it from there.
What group therapy is
A small group, a shared focus, a therapist guiding it.
In group therapy, you meet with a therapist and a small number of people who are working on something similar. The group gives you two things one-on-one therapy can't: hearing how others in the same place are handling it, and discovering that what you say helps someone else too.
Two kinds of groups.
Some groups are about talking it through — sharing what you're carrying with people who understand, and letting the group be part of the work. Others are about learning together: practical skills and understanding you take home, taught by a therapist in a group setting.
A group can be your main support or a companion to one-on-one or family therapy. Many people do both. Our care team can help you think through what fits.
- You keep thinking nobody around you really gets it.
- You've done one-on-one therapy and want a place to practice what you're working on, with people, in real time.
- Hearing how someone else handles the same thing teaches you more than advice does.
- You want support that doesn't put you in the center of the room every minute.
Wondering whether a group could fit your child or teen? Ask us — our care team can tell you what's currently available.
If one-on-one support is a better fit right now, our therapists see children, teens, couples, and individual adults. If the whole household is feeling the strain, family therapy brings everyone into the room. And if you're looking for help with something specific, see how we work with anxiety and with grief and loss.
What to expect
Joining a group can feel like a bigger step than starting one-on-one therapy. Here is what happens, so there are no surprises:
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Reach out.
Fill out our short contact form or call us. Tell us about why you're here, in your own words. No clinical language needed.
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We coordinate for you.
A care coordinator, not a therapist, follows up to talk through which groups are open, whether a group is the right fit for what you're carrying, availability, and cost. You choose from there.
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Talk it through first.
Before you join, you'll have a conversation with the group's therapist, so you know what the group is about, how it runs, and whether it feels right.
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Join the group.
You start when you're ready. Nobody expects you to open up on day one — settling in is part of the work.
Our approach
A group only works if you feel safe in it. Our therapists pay attention to the room: who needs space, who needs a nudge, and how culture and generational differences shape what's easy or hard to say out loud. Families of every background are welcome here.
Who you'll work with
Nabi Family Therapy is a group practice of experienced therapists across four California offices. Our team includes licensed therapists and supervised associate therapists, and children, teens, and whole families are who we work with most. Every group is guided by a therapist from our team.
Logistics
Our offices are in Manhattan Beach, Arcadia, Irvine, and Burbank, California.
Online group sessions are available for clients who are physically in California or Oregon at the time of the session.
Groups meet on a set schedule, and your care coordinator will tell you when the group you're interested in meets.
Requests go through our care team, who coordinate with you. There is no instant online booking, on purpose: fit comes first, and that's especially true for a group.
Fees and insurance
We believe you should understand cost before you begin, not after. When you reach out, our care coordinator will walk you through the cost of the group you're considering, before you commit to anything.
Sessions are $175–250. Sliding scale spots are limited but available.
We are currently in-network with Cigna PPO, Aetna PPO, Optum/United Health, and Anthem Blue Cross, in California. Availability varies by therapist, please contact us to verify.
Sliding-scale spots are available for students, single parents, caregivers, essential workers, seniors, and others facing hardship. FSA and HSA payments are accepted.
We provide superbills you can submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of what your care will cost. Learn about your right to a Good Faith Estimate.
Questions
FAQs
What groups do you have right now?+
Groups change through the year, so the honest answer lives with our care team. Reach out and tell us about why you're here, and they'll tell you what's currently open and what's coming.
Do I have to talk?+
Not on day one, and never on demand. Your group's therapist sets a pace that makes room for people who need time to warm up. Most people find their voice sooner than they expected — and it's still theirs to use when they choose.
Can I do group therapy and one-on-one therapy at the same time?+
Yes. For many people a group works alongside one-on-one or family therapy rather than replacing it. Our care team can help you think through the combination that fits.
Can I join a group online?+
In-person sessions are available at our four California offices. We also offer online groups for clients who are physically in California or Oregon.
Will the group keep what I share private?+
Privacy in a group is something your therapist takes seriously and talks about out loud. Before you start, they'll go over the group's ground rules with you, including how members agree to treat what's shared in the room, so you know exactly where you stand before you say a word.
The right group is a room where you don't have to explain yourself to belong.
When you're ready, reach out and tell us about why you're here. Our care team will take it from there.