Support Groups in 94103
This group provides a warm and safe container to explore and process your anxiety, connect with others going through a similar experience, and gain insights and tools to further you on your path to healing. This group is open to anyone who is experiencing anxiety due to recent events, trauma, family/relationship issues, work, transition, or general life stress, and is looking for a space to be heard, held, and supported. We meet online on Tuesday evenings from 7pm to 8:30pm beginning in December. 8 people maximum. Please email me to hold your spot. Looking forward to having you!

This group provides a warm and safe container to explore and process your anxiety, connect with others going through a similar experience, and gain insights and tools to further you on your path to healing. This group is open to anyone who is experiencing anxiety due to recent events, trauma, family/relationship issues, work, transition, or general life stress, and is looking for a space to be heard, held, and supported. We meet online on Tuesday evenings from 7pm to 8:30pm beginning in December. 8 people maximum. Please email me to hold your spot. Looking forward to having you!
Connect with your essence. Express your soul. Authentic Movement is an inner self-directed somatic practice. It is done with eyes closed, in silence and in the presence of at least one witness. Through 'body-mindful' listening participants follow movement impulses, reawakening essential body wisdom and deepening empathy with self and others. After the experience participants have talked about feeling more centered and attuned to their feelings, more aware of the obstacles that impede connection with themselves, fulfilled by having creatively explored their inner world, reconnected with the wisdom of their body and with their spirituality.

Hosted by Maria Lentzou
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, NTP
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94103
Connect with your essence. Express your soul. Authentic Movement is an inner self-directed somatic practice. It is done with eyes closed, in silence and in the presence of at least one witness. Through 'body-mindful' listening participants follow movement impulses, reawakening essential body wisdom and deepening empathy with self and others. After the experience participants have talked about feeling more centered and attuned to their feelings, more aware of the obstacles that impede connection with themselves, fulfilled by having creatively explored their inner world, reconnected with the wisdom of their body and with their spirituality.
We invite you to an opportunity to be in connection with others and be transparent with yourself. Creating more internal space for deeper learning. It is a given that all human interaction has a racial component. We all have had moments when we’ve made a mistake or felt misunderstood in a racialized context; let’s explore how to navigate what we can glean about ourselves and create the conditions of bravery to step in again and again in order to create the world we want. Who is welcome: all folks who identify as white.

We invite you to an opportunity to be in connection with others and be transparent with yourself. Creating more internal space for deeper learning. It is a given that all human interaction has a racial component. We all have had moments when we’ve made a mistake or felt misunderstood in a racialized context; let’s explore how to navigate what we can glean about ourselves and create the conditions of bravery to step in again and again in order to create the world we want. Who is welcome: all folks who identify as white.
Be carefree to play, move freely, create and recover the sparkle of enthusiasm in your life by reconnecting with your inner child, your own little one in a space for grown ups.

Hosted by Maria Lentzou
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, NTP
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94103
Be carefree to play, move freely, create and recover the sparkle of enthusiasm in your life by reconnecting with your inner child, your own little one in a space for grown ups.
This group is for those individuals who have been diagnosed with a chronic illness (i.e.: diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure) and are desiring to continue to have a satisfying and fulfilling life. Topics covered: communication with your treatment providers, coping with the side effects associated with your illness, developing support systems

Hosted by Marc Anthony Campos-Pantoja
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MPH, LCSW, PhD, PsyD
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94103
This group is for those individuals who have been diagnosed with a chronic illness (i.e.: diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure) and are desiring to continue to have a satisfying and fulfilling life. Topics covered: communication with your treatment providers, coping with the side effects associated with your illness, developing support systems
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Esther I. Wei partners with Joy Wong Liu LMFT at LIVE-DEEPLY.COM to present Marriage Survival Trainings. These are 2-day weekend marriage intensives that will help newlyweds and other couples strengthen their marriages. Esther and Joy have been collaborating with artist Mason Tong on a graphic novel marriage handbook since 2018. This workshop is a synthesis of some of the key concepts from their shared research and expertise. For more information visit LIVE-DEEPLY.com or RelationalRepair.com

Hosted by Esther Wei
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LAADC, ICAADC
Group meets in Albany, CA 94706
Esther I. Wei partners with Joy Wong Liu LMFT at LIVE-DEEPLY.COM to present Marriage Survival Trainings. These are 2-day weekend marriage intensives that will help newlyweds and other couples strengthen their marriages. Esther and Joy have been collaborating with artist Mason Tong on a graphic novel marriage handbook since 2018. This workshop is a synthesis of some of the key concepts from their shared research and expertise. For more information visit LIVE-DEEPLY.com or RelationalRepair.com
We are experiencing new levels of anxiety, peer isolation, academic navigation and stressors, body image and esteem challenges. The Pandemic has changed the way middle school girls navigate through this part of their life span development, putting a larger influence on social media platforms and screen time. This group provides a safe environment to support and explore current life stressors, and encourage growth in self care, esteem and psychoeducation. It is exciting to be able to bring together amazing young women here on the Peninsula. Let’s join and work together!

We are experiencing new levels of anxiety, peer isolation, academic navigation and stressors, body image and esteem challenges. The Pandemic has changed the way middle school girls navigate through this part of their life span development, putting a larger influence on social media platforms and screen time. This group provides a safe environment to support and explore current life stressors, and encourage growth in self care, esteem and psychoeducation. It is exciting to be able to bring together amazing young women here on the Peninsula. Let’s join and work together!
Foresight helps you find your path to mental wellness. We’re a community of mental health experts who offer a dynamic range of care that flexes with your particular needs and goals. Our team includes licensed therapists, psychiatric providers, researchers, a dedicated care team and more who bring you a thoughtful experience that blends traditional therapy with a technology-backed approach. Our providers build meaningful relationships with you, and our digital member experience helps enhance your care in between sessions. We help you go deeper inward, getting to know you well, and heal and grow on the path that feels right for you.

Foresight helps you find your path to mental wellness. We’re a community of mental health experts who offer a dynamic range of care that flexes with your particular needs and goals. Our team includes licensed therapists, psychiatric providers, researchers, a dedicated care team and more who bring you a thoughtful experience that blends traditional therapy with a technology-backed approach. Our providers build meaningful relationships with you, and our digital member experience helps enhance your care in between sessions. We help you go deeper inward, getting to know you well, and heal and grow on the path that feels right for you.
This group is for women in any phase of divorce (pre-, mid-, post-). We will focus on gaining support and professional guidance, as well as building connections with other women who share the experience of this central life transition. Topics include: Grief and Loss, Guilt and Shame, Loneliness and Unmet Needs, Children and Parenting, Stress, Decision-Making, Rebuilding & Self Care.

This group is for women in any phase of divorce (pre-, mid-, post-). We will focus on gaining support and professional guidance, as well as building connections with other women who share the experience of this central life transition. Topics include: Grief and Loss, Guilt and Shame, Loneliness and Unmet Needs, Children and Parenting, Stress, Decision-Making, Rebuilding & Self Care.
Based on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), SMART Recovery (Self-Management and Recovery Training) offers an evidence-based approach designed to help individuals struggling with addiction and provides practical skills to help teens manage their thoughts, emotions and behaviors. Although SMART Recovery is an abstinence-oriented program, it allows flexible goal setting, whether that means reducing certain behaviors with a harm reduction approach or working towards complete sobriety. Unlike the 12-Step model, SMART Recovery offers a more achievable recovery path, giving teens the tools to make positive and sustainable changes in their lives without the pressure of a lifelong commitment.

Hosted by Evolve Teen Depression Residential Treatment
Treatment Center
Group meets in Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Based on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), SMART Recovery (Self-Management and Recovery Training) offers an evidence-based approach designed to help individuals struggling with addiction and provides practical skills to help teens manage their thoughts, emotions and behaviors. Although SMART Recovery is an abstinence-oriented program, it allows flexible goal setting, whether that means reducing certain behaviors with a harm reduction approach or working towards complete sobriety. Unlike the 12-Step model, SMART Recovery offers a more achievable recovery path, giving teens the tools to make positive and sustainable changes in their lives without the pressure of a lifelong commitment.
Join our Radically-Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT) Skills Class (Wednesdays online or Thursdays in-person) focusing on enhancing emotional flexibility and social connectedness. Led by experienced therapists, this class blends innovative RO-DBT principles with practical techniques to cultivate openness, vulnerability, and authenticity in relationships. Through group discussions, experiential exercises, and psychoeducation, learn to navigate social hierarchies, regulate emotions, and foster genuine connections. Whether battling perfectionism, rigidity, or social isolation, our RO-DBT Skills Class offers a supportive space to develop self-awareness, emotional expression, and interpersonal effectiveness. Embark on a journey towards emotional freedom and enriched relationships.

Hosted by Rachel Costella
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Group meets in Redwood City, CA 94063
Join our Radically-Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT) Skills Class (Wednesdays online or Thursdays in-person) focusing on enhancing emotional flexibility and social connectedness. Led by experienced therapists, this class blends innovative RO-DBT principles with practical techniques to cultivate openness, vulnerability, and authenticity in relationships. Through group discussions, experiential exercises, and psychoeducation, learn to navigate social hierarchies, regulate emotions, and foster genuine connections. Whether battling perfectionism, rigidity, or social isolation, our RO-DBT Skills Class offers a supportive space to develop self-awareness, emotional expression, and interpersonal effectiveness. Embark on a journey towards emotional freedom and enriched relationships.
Therapy Group

Therapy Group
Once the treatment has ended patients are left alone often feel very alone with their experience without the support of the treatment team they have come to know and rely on for a year or more. This group provides a safe place for members to explore feelings associated with living beyond treatment.

Hosted by Sandrah Susan Henry
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94118
Once the treatment has ended patients are left alone often feel very alone with their experience without the support of the treatment team they have come to know and rely on for a year or more. This group provides a safe place for members to explore feelings associated with living beyond treatment.
Creating a new life with integral, wholistic, self-directed well-being. The group can either be face to face or virtual via Skype.

Creating a new life with integral, wholistic, self-directed well-being. The group can either be face to face or virtual via Skype.
Join us for the next great stage of your growth! New group starts every 6 months. This 20-Week Group Program, based on the internationally acclaimed work of John Bradshaw, heals your heart, teaches you boundary and communication skills, frees your authentic self, and allows you to create relationships of depth, honesty, and trust. Releases shame, self-judgment, and fear of criticism. Frees creativity, spontaneity, and your connection to spirituality. In this caring, non-shaming and nurturing group, we use experiential techniques proven to produce deep-rooted and long-lasting change. See what graduates say: https://creativegrowth.com/ctp-quotes/

Hosted by Center for Creative Growth
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94706
Join us for the next great stage of your growth! New group starts every 6 months. This 20-Week Group Program, based on the internationally acclaimed work of John Bradshaw, heals your heart, teaches you boundary and communication skills, frees your authentic self, and allows you to create relationships of depth, honesty, and trust. Releases shame, self-judgment, and fear of criticism. Frees creativity, spontaneity, and your connection to spirituality. In this caring, non-shaming and nurturing group, we use experiential techniques proven to produce deep-rooted and long-lasting change. See what graduates say: https://creativegrowth.com/ctp-quotes/
Women's group, to work on building self-kindness. Topics include self-esteem, stopping self- criticism, boundaries, communication, and finding a support network. II Group is open to residents of Pennsylvania, California and North Carolina! II Telehealth only. II Self pay and insurance are accepted. $20 each session for an 8 week group. II I can provide you with paperwork to submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement. II Please also take a look at my website ThrivingWomanCounseling.com for more information about my intake process.

Women's group, to work on building self-kindness. Topics include self-esteem, stopping self- criticism, boundaries, communication, and finding a support network. II Group is open to residents of Pennsylvania, California and North Carolina! II Telehealth only. II Self pay and insurance are accepted. $20 each session for an 8 week group. II I can provide you with paperwork to submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement. II Please also take a look at my website ThrivingWomanCounseling.com for more information about my intake process.
This workshop will introduce participants to this powerful means for changing self-defeating patterns and practicing new roles and constructive behaviors. This 3 hour Workshop! We will use theatre to uncover and transform your life script, rekindle your creativity, playfulness and spontaneity, engage in a supportive group process, and discover the healing power of drama therapy!

This workshop will introduce participants to this powerful means for changing self-defeating patterns and practicing new roles and constructive behaviors. This 3 hour Workshop! We will use theatre to uncover and transform your life script, rekindle your creativity, playfulness and spontaneity, engage in a supportive group process, and discover the healing power of drama therapy!
This group is designed to help women define and create the sexual life that they desire. The group focuses on moving from sexual dysfunction towards finding sexual potential. I use the concept of "differentiation": which means the ability to balance the need for connection with the need for autonomy. These two apparently opposing forces--autonomy and connection--create a natural tension that helps women develop and grow themselves sexually, personally and professionally. In the group, women learn about themselves through presentation and video, discussion and homework. These groups are small, comfortable, and allow for increased ability to talk about sex.

This group is designed to help women define and create the sexual life that they desire. The group focuses on moving from sexual dysfunction towards finding sexual potential. I use the concept of "differentiation": which means the ability to balance the need for connection with the need for autonomy. These two apparently opposing forces--autonomy and connection--create a natural tension that helps women develop and grow themselves sexually, personally and professionally. In the group, women learn about themselves through presentation and video, discussion and homework. These groups are small, comfortable, and allow for increased ability to talk about sex.
This 6 week group focuses on integrating our pasts, present, and imagined futures in a meaningful way to promote hope, healing, health and wellness.

Hosted by Priscilla Lopez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Redwood City, CA 94062
This 6 week group focuses on integrating our pasts, present, and imagined futures in a meaningful way to promote hope, healing, health and wellness.
Are you struggling with the ups and downs that type I diabetes can bring? Do you wish you were in a group of people who understood you more? Children and adolescents can struggle even more with compliance and feelings of being different. This is a place where children and adolescents can feel supported by peers. There will be a separate adult group as well. I understand first-hand the struggles of having type I diabetes.

Are you struggling with the ups and downs that type I diabetes can bring? Do you wish you were in a group of people who understood you more? Children and adolescents can struggle even more with compliance and feelings of being different. This is a place where children and adolescents can feel supported by peers. There will be a separate adult group as well. I understand first-hand the struggles of having type I diabetes.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in 94103?
To find a support group in your area, start by entering your city, zip code, or the name of the group into the search bar at the top of the page. When searching, consider whether you prefer an in-person or virtual group. This can help you decide how broad your geographic search should be. If you are open to virtual groups, you might want to search by state instead of just your city, especially if there are limited options nearby.
Once you complete your search, you can use the filters to narrow the results by selecting specialties (such as grief, trauma, or eating disorders), therapeutic approaches, age groups, and other criteria to find a group that best fits your needs.
Once you complete your search, you can use the filters to narrow the results by selecting specialties (such as grief, trauma, or eating disorders), therapeutic approaches, age groups, and other criteria to find a group that best fits your needs.
How does group therapy work?
Group therapy is led by one or more trained therapists and provides a space where participants can process their experiences and learn from others facing similar challenges. Groups may focus on a specific issue—such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, or caregiving—or they may center around a particular therapeutic approach, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), social skill development, or Exposure Therapy. Some groups are also designed for specific populations, such as teens, veterans, or LGBTQ+ individuals.
It’s also important to distinguish group therapy from peer-led support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous. While both can offer valuable support, therapy groups are typically led by licensed professionals and follow a more structured format. Therapy groups often meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many peer support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
It’s also important to distinguish group therapy from peer-led support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous. While both can offer valuable support, therapy groups are typically led by licensed professionals and follow a more structured format. Therapy groups often meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many peer support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
What are the benefits of group therapy?
Group therapy offers several important benefits. It brings together people facing similar challenges—whether related to mental health, physical health, or life transitions—and creates a supportive environment where participants can exchange feedback, share experiences, and learn from one another. Hearing different perspectives can help individuals discover new coping strategies and practical tools they may not have encountered on their own. Sharing personal experiences, such as coping with a serious illness or navigating family struggles, can also reduce feelings of isolation and foster a sense of connection and understanding. In addition to emotional support, group members often gain useful, real-world advice from peers who have faced similar situations.
Group therapy is typically more affordable than individual therapy and, for certain conditions, can be equally effective. Many groups also include structured activities—such as guided journaling, cognitive-behavioral exercises, or role-playing—to help participants develop concrete skills they can apply in daily life.
Group therapy is typically more affordable than individual therapy and, for certain conditions, can be equally effective. Many groups also include structured activities—such as guided journaling, cognitive-behavioral exercises, or role-playing—to help participants develop concrete skills they can apply in daily life.
Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?
It is difficult to make a blanket statement about the effectiveness of support groups, as they vary widely in focus and the conditions they address. However, support groups can be highly valuable in helping individuals gain emotional support and achieve meaningful treatment outcomes. For certain conditions, such as substance use, research has shown that group therapy can be particularly effective—sometimes just as effective as individual therapy—in supporting long-term recovery.
Many professionals attribute the effectiveness of group therapy to the unique benefits of the group setting, which fosters peer-to-peer learning and a sense of connection through shared experiences. Group settings also offer accountability and encouragement from both facilitators and fellow participants, which helps sustain motivation and supports continued progress. These factors together play a key role in promoting the overall effectiveness of group therapy.
Many professionals attribute the effectiveness of group therapy to the unique benefits of the group setting, which fosters peer-to-peer learning and a sense of connection through shared experiences. Group settings also offer accountability and encouragement from both facilitators and fellow participants, which helps sustain motivation and supports continued progress. These factors together play a key role in promoting the overall effectiveness of group therapy.
How much does group therapy cost?
Group therapy is typically less expensive than individual therapy, with sessions typically costing between $50 and $75 each. In comparison, individual therapy can cost anywhere from $100 to $200 or more per session, even with insurance. Some therapists or organizations offer low-cost or free group therapy options, particularly through community centers or nonprofit organizations. In some cases, groups may require payment upfront for a set number of sessions, such as paying for six weekly sessions at the first meeting. However, many providers offer payment plans to help make participation more accessible if this upfront payment is required.
Does insurance cover group therapy?
As with individual therapy, insurance coverage for group therapy varies based on factors such as your specific insurance plan, the purpose of the group, your diagnosis, and whether the group provider is in-network. Many insurance plans cover group therapy sessions that address diagnosable mental health conditions, such as substance use disorders, anxiety, or depression.
However, groups that focus on topics not directly tied to a mental health diagnosis—such as parenting support or divorce recovery—are less likely to be covered. Because coverage can vary widely, it’s important to check with your insurance provider before joining a group to confirm whether the sessions will be covered and what out-of-pocket costs you may be responsible for.
However, groups that focus on topics not directly tied to a mental health diagnosis—such as parenting support or divorce recovery—are less likely to be covered. Because coverage can vary widely, it’s important to check with your insurance provider before joining a group to confirm whether the sessions will be covered and what out-of-pocket costs you may be responsible for.
How long does group therapy last?
The length of each group therapy session typically ranges from 45 minutes to two hours, depending on the therapy approach, the group’s goals, and how often the group meets. In some cases, group therapy is part of a larger treatment program, such as an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), where group sessions complement individual therapy and are scheduled as part of the program’s overall structure.
The duration of participation in a group also varies. Some groups are designed to be short-term, lasting anywhere from 6 to 24 weeks—for example, bereavement groups or skills-based groups like those using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Other groups may be longer-term, lasting a year or more, and some ongoing support groups meet indefinitely, allowing participants to stay as long as they find the group helpful.
The duration of participation in a group also varies. Some groups are designed to be short-term, lasting anywhere from 6 to 24 weeks—for example, bereavement groups or skills-based groups like those using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Other groups may be longer-term, lasting a year or more, and some ongoing support groups meet indefinitely, allowing participants to stay as long as they find the group helpful.
What are the limitations of support groups?
Support groups offer many benefits, but they also have certain limitations. Unlike therapy groups, many support groups do not provide formal therapeutic treatment and are not led by licensed mental health professionals. For individuals seeking clinical treatment for specific mental health diagnoses—such as depression, eating disorders, or substance use—individual therapy or group therapy led by a licensed professional may offer more personalized and specialized care.
The effectiveness of a support group also depends heavily on the group’s participants and the overall group dynamic. When members engage respectfully and offer constructive support, the group can foster valuable peer-to-peer learning. However, if certain participants dominate discussions, provide inaccurate advice, or create conflict, it can disrupt the group’s sense of safety and reduce its effectiveness. Confidentiality can also be harder to maintain in support groups, particularly in open groups where participants can join or leave at any time. With new members regularly entering the group, it can be more difficult to build and sustain a consistent sense of trust and privacy.
The effectiveness of a support group also depends heavily on the group’s participants and the overall group dynamic. When members engage respectfully and offer constructive support, the group can foster valuable peer-to-peer learning. However, if certain participants dominate discussions, provide inaccurate advice, or create conflict, it can disrupt the group’s sense of safety and reduce its effectiveness. Confidentiality can also be harder to maintain in support groups, particularly in open groups where participants can join or leave at any time. With new members regularly entering the group, it can be more difficult to build and sustain a consistent sense of trust and privacy.