If I join the mental health program, will I be in groups with clients who struggle with addiction?

At Clear, we offer individualized tracks for dual diagnosis, primary mental health, and adolescent treatment to ensure specialized care. We also offer age-specific tracks for teens, young adults and adults and professionals. This means our clients benefit from a supportive community of peers overcoming similar challenges.

How do I determine what type of treatment is best?

Our expert admissions team is standing by to provide private and confidential answers to your questions, and help you determine which level of care is best for your unique health goals and needs.

What about insurance?

At Clear Behavioral Health, we understand that when people seek mental health treatment, cost is an important factor. That’s why we are proud to be in-network with most commercial Insurance plans. Though individual policies and coverage vary, it’s important to our team that each client has full cost transparency before starting treatment.

How does mental health outpatient treatment work?

In Clear's outpatient program, clients typically have a structured daily schedule that includes individual and group therapy sessions, experiential modalities, and dedicated time to focus on life skills. Most of our in-person clients start at the PHP level of care and participate in therapeutic programming 5 days a week for 6 hours a day. After PHP, clients step down into IOP or virtual IOP and participate 3 to 5 days a week for 3 hours a day before transitioning back into an independent lifestyle. All levels of care include a variety of evidence-based modalities to ensure the highest potential for success.

Is therapy and outpatient programming the same thing?

Mental health outpatient treatment includes therapy and much, much more. Clear's mental health PHP, IOP and virtual IOP provide a wide range of therapeutic and experiential experiences including individual therapy, group therapy and counseling in a supportive community of others on the healing journey.

What does the treatment team at Clear look like?

Each client’s treatment team includes an individual therapist, experiential practitioners, credentialed group facilitators, medical experts such as doctors and psychiatric nurse practitioners, and a counselor dedicated to developing a life skills and an after-care plan following treatment.

Clear Behavioral Health offers rolling admissions to ensure we can get our clients the help they need as quickly as possible. Our admissions process is rapid, typically 24-72 hours, and our centers offer safety, comfort and natural beauty, allowing clients to heal within a tranquil and supportive setting.

Can I schedule a tour?

Yes, we love showing off our centers! Contact our team by phone and we can arrange a day and time that works best with your schedule.

How does the admissions process work?

Our admissions team is always available to ensure prospective clients remain informed and comfortable during the admission process. We know how important it is for those seeking help to understand their treatment and coverage options. Once you call our admissions team, they will guide you through the intake process, which includes insurance verification and a complimentary assessment to assist you with placement into the most appropriate program. If you decide Clear is the right fit, the next step is logistical planning for your intake date and first day of treatment.

Group Therapy for Mental Health and Addiction Treatment in Los Angeles, California

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Group therapy is an essential part of any mental health or addiction treatment program. When you attend group therapy, you get to hear other perspectives on issues you face in a space where everyone can relate on a certain level, which opens the door to forming connections. These connections eventually lead to building your support network.

At Clear Behavioral Health, we understand the benefits that group therapy offers and include it in our inpatient and outpatient programs for mental health and addiction treatment.

Group Therapy in Addiction Treatment

In our inpatient or outpatient addiction program, group therapy focuses specifically on maintaining sobriety and preventing relapse. While sharing your recovery journey with peers, you’ll participate in structured exercises designed to identify personal triggers that lead to substance use. Our specialized relapse prevention groups teach practical techniques to manage drug cravings and navigate high-risk situations without turning to substances.

Recovery education groups provide valuable information about how addiction affects your brain chemistry and behavior patterns. You’ll work with certified addiction counselors to develop a personalized sobriety plan that addresses your specific substance challenges. Through this collaborative process, you’ll develop the specific skills and support network essential for long-term recovery from substance use disorders.

Group Therapy in Mental Health Treatment

When attending our mental health programs, group therapy takes a different approach focused on symptom management and emotional wellness. Rather than addressing substance issues, these groups help you recognize thought patterns contributing to depression, anxiety, trauma responses, and other mental health conditions. Licensed mental health professionals guide discussions on identifying emotional triggers and developing healthy responses to distressing symptoms.

Group activities include practicing mindfulness techniques, journaling exercises, and cognitive reframing to challenge negative thought patterns. You’ll learn strategies specific to your mental health diagnosis, whether that’s panic attack management, depression coping skills, or trauma processing methods. This environment helps you build a toolkit of personalized mental health management strategies while developing the confidence to advocate for your ongoing psychological needs.

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What to Expect in Group Therapy

When group therapy sessions begin, normally there are around 6 to 10 people and a guiding group therapist. The main topic of discussion or methods used might differ day-to-day, but it will often center around substance abuse, mental health, healing, experiences, and future goals.

You’ll learn real-life coping skills that can be used right away, as well as guidance on how to recognize and prevent relapse. This might include just talking, activities, or games that can be played, and the guiding therapist can also offer alternative methods, like making art, meditating, or listening to music.

The options vary in session, but each one is centered around a certain learning lesson for the day, so you can walk away with tangible tools to utilize in your daily life.

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Approaches Used in Group Therapy

One of the reasons why group psychotherapy is so effective is due to its versatility and ability to incorporate multiple approaches throughout your treatment journey.

At Clear Behavioral Health, we utilize a wide range of group treatment methods to enhance the effectiveness of our programs. Throughout your stay, you can expect to engage in some of the following groups:

Group cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
Peer support groups
Skills development groups
Substance abuse and substance use disorder (SUD) education
Psychodynamic group therapy
Interpersonal process groups
Relapse prevention group
Psychoeducational group
Experiential therapy
Mindfulness activities

The Benefits of Group Therapy

Participating in a group therapy program can provide many advantages for your healing and recovery:

Real Life Coping Skills

Learning about skills and adopting healthy coping mechanisms you can use in real life, including conflict resolution or emotional regulation techniques, will be essential in daily life.

Active Listening

Working on active listening skills and entering an atmosphere where listening may happen more than speaking is a beneficial skill. You’ll learn how to understand tone, discernment with language, and even how emotions are communicated.

Build a Support Network

Being able to build connections with peers who are going through something similar is beneficial for your overall recovery. From this, you can obtain long-term support as you build your network. Additionally, you’ll learn essential social skills such as how to communicate and engage with others.

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Group Therapy in Comprehensive Care

Being able to build connections with peers who are going through something similar is beneficial for your overall recovery. From this, you can obtain long-term support as you build your network. Additionally, you’ll learn essential social skills such as how to communicate and engage with others.

Conditions We Treat

Alcohol Addiction

Prescription Drug Addiction

PTSD and Trauma

Depression

Anxiety

Stress

ADHD

Bipolar Disorder

OCD

What to Expect in Our Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Programs

Clear Behavioral Health’s treatment programs in the Los Angeles, CA area, use a comprehensive approach to help you achieve your wellness goals. In addition to group therapy, each level of care provides a combination of evidence-based modalities including:

Individual Therapy

You will meet with a therapist once a week to work through your condition, learn about how it affects you, and develop tools to better cope with your symptoms.

Our therapists are experienced with a number of modalities, such as cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), eye movement sensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, somatic therapy, and gestalt therapy.

Medication Management

If medication would be useful, our clinicians will assist in finding the best medication for your condition, which can help bring you back to a foundational level and better respond to treatment.

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Case Management

Your personal case manager will meet with you once a week to help establish your goals, determine your needs, work through triggers, and build life skills to help with your day to day after transitioning back to your life.

Group Therapy

Group therapy sessions will allow you to build a network with individuals who are experiencing similar issues, give and receive peer support, and ease feelings of loneliness.

You will also attend other types of group sessions focused on specific goals. These sessions help you better understand your condition, build skills for managing it, and connect with others.

Holistic Groups

At Clear, we believe in healing the mind and body as one unit, providing holistic therapies to bridge that gap and develop the relationship with our body. You will attend group sessions focused on yoga, meditation, sound baths, nutrition counseling, and breath work.

Additional Features of Our Mental Health and Addiction Programs

We provide Alumni programming and aftercare planning to facilitate long-term healing and support that continues after leaving our programs
Confidentiality to prevent any disclosure of information without consent and full release
Medical leave or disability documentation is provided to all those who qualify

These are just some of the amazing mental health and addiction support strategies we provide. By creating our Continuum-of-Care approach, we proudly set ourselves apart by offering support at every level of your journey.

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If you or a loved one is battling addiction or mental health issues, reach out to us today. Our programs encompass each therapy type as a comprehensive approach to support your recovery. Our focus on healing the mind and body contributes to long-term success.

Learn more about our programs and which one may be the best fit for you. We can’t wait to hear from you so you can take that first step onto a new path.

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Our Treatment Programs

We provide the full spectrum of treatment for mental health and substance use disorders including Anxiety, OCD, alcohol and drug addiction. Learn more about our services:

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Teen Program

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Frequently Asked Questions

What approach is used in group therapy?
In our mental health and addiction treatment programs, group therapy sessions will utilize a wide range of evidence-based and effective methods.

During substance abuse treatment, you can expect to participate in process groups, relapse prevention training, substance use and addiction education, as well as recovery-focused groups.

Throughout mental health treatment, you will also experience process groups; however, other groups focus more on working through mental health symptoms, including how to navigate difficult emotions.

Both treatment programs will include cognitive behavioral groups, group discussions, mental health services, art therapy, and holistic modalities.

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What is the main focus of group therapy?
The main focus of group therapy and group treatment models is to provide a safe and accepting space where you can share open and honestly, learn from other members, as well as build and practice effective coping skills you can use right away.

The group environment fosters a sense of community that shows you’re not alone. Whether you’re in mental health or substance use treatment, members of the group are working alongside you to heal and recover.

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What do you do in group therapy?
Group therapy involves working alongside a group leader, such as a therapist or counselor, and engaging in different types of therapy with other group members. The groups can be as small as 6 people and as big as 10, and the group leader will guide the session. Providing immediate support, feedback, and guidance in a group setting.

Contact Clear Behavioral Health today to learn more about how group therapy in mental health and addiction treatment can make a difference in your healing journey.