PARENTING SUPPORT GROUPS
Parent Support Groups in Westlake Village, CA
Parenting is lonely when nobody around you gets what your family looks like.
Parenting is lonely when nobody around you gets what your family looks like.
You can vent to your friends. But if their kid doesn't melt down every morning before school or need a 45-minute debrief after a playdate, they don't really get it. A parent group puts you in a room with people who are living the same thing you are. No explaining. No minimizing. Just other parents who know exactly what Tuesday night at your house looks like.
why group works
You need other parents who are in it, not just a therapist telling you what to try.
Individual therapy gives you a personalized plan. But sitting across from other parents who are dealing with the same meltdowns, the same guilt, the same "I don't know what I'm doing" feeling does something different. You stop feeling like you're failing alone. And you start learning from people who are figuring it out in real time, right alongside you.
01. YOU'RE NOT A BAD PARENT
You've been telling yourself that. You've been Googling it at midnight. Walking into a room where every other parent has thought the exact same thing changes something immediately. The shame gets smaller when you realize this isn't just your house.
02. REAL STRATEGIES, NOT JUST VENTING
There's space to vent. But you also leave with actual tools. As a BCBA, I teach behavior strategies designed for your kid and your family. Not generic parenting advice from a book. Plans you can use at bedtime tonight.
03. SOMEONE ELSE SAYS IT FIRST
The thing you've been afraid to say out loud, that you don't like your kid right now, that you've lost your temper again, that you're running on guilt and caffeine. Someone in the group says it before you do. And the relief of not being the only one is immediate.
04. YOU KEEP SHOWING UP
When a group of parents knows your name and your kid's story and what you're working on this week, you don't cancel. You come back. Even on the hard weeks. Especially on the hard weeks. That consistency is what makes the strategies stick.
Parent Support Groups
You love your kid. And some days, you don't like them very much. That's okay to say here.
Parent groups combine the emotional support of therapy with the practical, evidence-based behavioral strategies that actually work at home. As a BCBA and an LMFT, I bring both, so you're not just venting (though there's room for that too). You're leaving with tools.
These groups are especially powerful for parents navigating:
𓇼 Behavioral challenges and emotional explosions
𓇼 ADHD, autism, and neurodivergent parenting
𓇼 Co-parenting conflict
𓇼 The guilt of feeling like nothing you do is right
Getting started is simple
How Group Therapy Works
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01 . We Talk First
Before joining any group, you'll have a one-on-one conversation with me. I want to make sure the group is the right fit for you and that you feel prepared walking in. Nobody goes in blind. -
02. Small & Intentional
Groups are kept small, typically 4 to 8 people, so everyone has space to be heard. Every session has structure and purpose. This isn't a free-for-all. -
03. Consistent & Confidential
Groups meet on a regular schedule, typically 8 to 12 weeks, with sessions running 60 to 90 minutes. What's shared in the room stays in the room. That trust is what makes group work.
Group Therapy
FAQs
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Most groups run 8 to 12 weeks in cohorts. Some ongoing support groups are open-ended. Sessions are 60 to 90 minutes depending on the group.
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Yes — it's one of my specialties as a BCBA. Parent groups combine emotional support with practical behavior strategies that actually translate to your home.
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Coverage varies by plan. Contact us and we can help you check your benefits before committing.
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That's completely normal. You never have to share more than you're ready for. Most people find that after a session or two, the group starts to feel like the safest place they have.
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Yes — and I recommend it for a lot of clients. Individual therapy gives you depth. Group therapy gives you practice and connection. They work really well together.
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Typically 4 to 8. Small enough that everyone gets real time, big enough that you benefit from different perspectives.