Support Groups in 94556

Confidential Women's Support Circles in person or on Zoom
Hosted by Sarah Lynn Guzick MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Moraga, CA 94556
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who currently works with women over 18. I enjoy spending quality time with friends and family, comedy, theatre, film making, creative writing, improvisation, nature, traveling, film and television, documentaries, dancing and making art of all kinds.
(925) 430-6899 View (925) 430-6899
8-Week GRM group meeting on Monday evenings in Moraga, CA. (not drop-in) We will learn the myths about grief that have been undermining our ability to recover from loss. Then we'll look at our own history of loss, find one loss to work more in-depth on, and learn how to get complete with the unresolved issues surrounding that loss. Many past clients have said they feel like a weight has been lifted off of them at the conclusion of the program. NEXT START DATE: JUNE 3rd, 2024. Go to www.Authenticitina.com to learn more.
Hosted by Tina Kopko
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CGRS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Moraga, CA 94556
When grief hasn't been fully addressed, it can look like depression, anxiety, isolation, addictive behaviors to escape the pain, workaholism, relationships that are fragile, a lack of motivation, or feeling overwhelming resentment and bitterness. And grief can occur after a variety of losses that many people don't realize: divorce, moving, graduation, empty nest, retirement, an impactful change in financial position or physical abilities, a pandemic. My clients acutely feel how unresolved grief has become an impediment to living their lives in full, having healthy relationships, and having the energy to go after their goals.
(510) 606-9784 View (510) 606-9784

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To Be Arranged. Currently working psychotherapist or those in training consult with me concerning individual clients. Our focus is basically from the perspective of the psychology of CG JUNG. More directly our work incorporates the theory and practice of Integrative Analytic Psychology as developed by Jon Platania PhD.
Hosted by Jon Platania
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94709
Life will present us now and then with the unexpected.  This clearly is a time of major change for all of us. Not all of this is new nor is it novel. Even in the most normal of times we often do experience unwelcome events, the loss of a loved one, disability, addiction, economic insecurity, loneliness. To live is perhaps also to suffer. But we need not suffer alone. You will find me to be a compassionate, capable psychotherapist. Working together, I can help you to live a happier, more contented and fulfilling life. So then, where are you now? Where would you like to go from here? Would you like to create a new narrative? 
(510) 937-3920 View (510) 937-3920
Harness your inner creativity and strengths by learning the skills and information to take you from feeling disorganized to thriving in your life. During this 6 week group you will learn to: develop self-compassion, use meditation to focus your attention, cultivate self-care, learn new relationship skills that recharge you, use your unique creativity to tackle projects and develop ways to manage time that safeguard your energy and goals. As a skills-based group, this would be a good adjunct to those in individual therapy or on it's own. For more information webiste: www.innerpowertherapy.com/groups
Hosted by Dr. Dana Blu Cohen
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94102
Do you find yourself playing out the same self sabotaging patterns and feel frustrated to break them? Do you have trouble in your relationships, wanting connection yet feeling lonely? Do you resort to alcohol or drugs and it's becoming a problem? Does it feel like parts of you are in conflict and out of your control? If you could figure it out logically you would have already. These patterns may feel mysterious to you but what if these parts of yourself have good intentions and are just stuck trying to help. In therapy we can break these painful patterns by healing the underlying issues and giving you freedom and peace inside.
(646) 362-2082 View (646) 362-2082
Teen group helps build self esteem and learn skills to help with anxiety and depression. Another major focus is effective communication, conflict resolution and how to have deeper relationships with friends and family. It is a safe and fun place to talk about what really matters to teens.
Hosted by Lori Macchi-Pina
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Carlos, CA 94070
Hello, I'm Lori, welcome to my profile page! Working with families has always been a passion of mine. Since 1994, I have worked with families with the goal of facilitating effective communication and emotional health. It's not easy growing up in the Bay area today. I grew up on the Peninsula and it is a totally different world now for our kids. I have two teenagers myself, and the pressure they feel to succeed sometimes feels insurmountable! I lead several teen groups. Teen groups provide a safe place to come and talk about those challenges.
(650) 489-0526 View (650) 489-0526
1) Living with Cancer-a support group for individuals living with cancer from Diagnosis to Post-Treatment 2)Infertility- a support group for surviving Infertility emotionally and practically
Hosted by Jackie Fine Dahan
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94610
I work with Individuals and Couples who are interested in healing and growth. My practice is influenced by a variety of treatment modalities that I have trained in extensively. My style is warm and interactive with a big dose of common sense. I am deeply commited to helping people live values driven lives and to getting out of their own way to live more fully and joyfully.
(917) 809-6954 View (917) 809-6954
Courage Connects is a leadership workshop based on the research of Brené Brown. This workshop appeals to people across all industries and positions. The overarching theme is courage - show up as a braver leader and you will be able to lead courageous teams who are more creative, more innovative, and more loyal. For detailed information and upcoming workshops, visit https://www.courageconnects.com/
Hosted by Rachel Packer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94102
Each client walks through my door with their own struggle. And although each person comes with their own unique story, the one thing that clients do share is a search for a more fulfilled life or a greater sense of self. I support clients as they navigate life's harder transitions - a loss of a relationship, the transition to becoming a parent, a job transition, or simply figuring out who they truly are and want to be. We work together to notice and shift your inner critic that so frequently gets in the way. Additionally, I support couples as they work through the challenges and desires that come with a relationship.
(415) 553-5529 View (415) 553-5529
This is a consultation group for psychotherapists which focuses on enhancing the therapist's understanding of her Countertransference and potential intersecting vulnerabilities with patients to facilitate both personal and professional development. This group meets on the second Friday of the month. Participation requires prior approval by instructor.
Hosted by Susan Diamond Moore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94705
I consider it a privilege to work with you to explore aspects of your life experience which have diminished your satisfaction with life or otherwise left you feeling lost or alone. Challenges around loss, aging, illness, trauma or relationships can feel too frightening to tackle alone. As a seasoned and compassionate psychotherapist, I can help you bear and work with what may feel unbearable. Together, we will create a protected space that fosters the trust, aliveness and self-expression that are essential to growth and success in love and work, where you can ultimately reclaim your life and joie-de-vivre.
(510) 985-4589 View (510) 985-4589
***This group is currently accepting new clients.***This Chinese anger management and domestic violence group is facilitated in Mandarin, serving both court-mandated and voluntary clients. This group offers a supportive and compassionate space where participants gain awareness on how cultural factors (Eastern and Western) contribute to, and learn alternative coping strategies to, violence and abuse. Ms. Huang is a certified DV counselor with 4 years of experiences providing these groups. Please feel free to contact for further inquiry or registration. Space is limited and operates on a first come, first serve basis. I look forward to hearing from you.
Hosted by Ting-Yi Huang
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burlingame, CA 94010
*Virtual Sessions Available* Does your kid or teenager often say NO, I DON’T CARE, or YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND. You see them struggling with anxiety and depression, or risky behaviors such as using drugs, and don’t know what to do. You might also have gifted children or teenagers who are struggling with perfectionism-obsession-procrastination (POP). Are you high functioning and having a stable job but yet have symptoms, feelings, and behaviors that are difficult to explain in the context of your life experiences? Are you often in a relational pattern where you do things out of fear, obligation, and guilt (FOG)?
(650) 581-9104 View (650) 581-9104
I offer women's groups based on personal growth books, such as 'Boundaries' by Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend and 'I Thought It was Just Me (but it isn't)' by Dr. Brené Brown. These groups typically run 16 to 24 weeks and are psychoeducational with some process. The groups provide a safe and nonjudgmental place for women who are striving to improve the quality of their relationships without losing themselves. Ongoing screening for upcoming groups.
Hosted by Jackie Bergmann
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Walnut Creek, CA 94595
Is life too hard? Are you overwhelmed with uncomfortable emotions: anxiety, depression, anger, or are you just plain numb or disengaged? Have you lost your joy and passion for life? I help adults understand and connect with themselves and those they value. I take a warm collaborative stance using a combination of relational, psychodynamic, and somatic approaches to help clients advance toward their emotional goals.
(925) 965-7789 View (925) 965-7789
Psychotherapy is a collaborative treatment based on the relationship between an individual and a psychologist. Grounded in dialogue, it provides a supportive environment that allows you to talk openly with someone who’s objective, neutral, and nonjudgmental.
Hosted by C O P E Family Support, Inc
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Walnut Creek, CA 94598
C.O.P.E. Family Support Center creates space where children, youth, and families of all backgrounds can gain access to quality counseling programs and therapy services in a supportive and safe environment, free from stigma or judgement.
(925) 892-3457 View (925) 892-3457
Foresight is a mental health and wellness clinic in Berkeley, California providing patients with a wide range of treatment and services related to improving mental health and lifestyle. We are a team of psychiatrists, therapists, software engineers, bioengineers, and researchers with a mission to revolutionize mental health care through the use of modern technology - enabling us to deliver highly personalized, data-backed treatment plans to each of our patients. For almost two years we have been developing technology to help psychiatrists prescribe medication more safely and effectively.
Hosted by Natasa Nordman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94705
I am passionate about working with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, traumas that are single incident events such as car accidents, surgeries or that have occurred throughout ones childhood where they are experiencing physical or emotional symptoms now as a result. I love working with individuals who are looking on ways to feel supported to increase their own self worth in all areas of their life. My style is relational and collaborative and I believe that you are the expert in your own life. I can help support in creating change around what works best for you - I pride myself on meeting patients where they are comfortable.
(925) 854-4473 View (925) 854-4473
Discover support and skills in our DBT for Adolescents Multifamily Skills Class. Led by seasoned therapists, this class empowers adolescents and their families with tools to navigate emotions, communication, and relationships. Through interactive sessions blending education, practice, and discussion, families learn dialectical behavior therapy techniques tailored for adolescents. To join, you must be part of our DBT program, including individual therapy with one of our clinicians. Whether coping with mood swings, impulsivity, or relationship challenges, our class offers a collaborative environment to foster understanding and resilience. Join us to strengthen family bonds, enhance coping strategies, and promote emotional well-being.
Hosted by Amber Masselot
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Redwood City, CA 94063
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling with issues like anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, or relationship challenges, I’m here to support you. You bring a unique blend of relationships, beliefs, and life experiences that shape who you are today, and together, we’ll explore how these factors connect and work to release any patterns that may be holding you back. I work extensively with the Asian American, BIPOC, mixed-race, gender-affirming, LGBTQIA+, and neurodiverse communities, as well as parents, teens, and those navigating racially mixed relationships.
(510) 867-3610 View (510) 867-3610
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
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94103
I work with children, teens and adults, in individual sessions and groups. Adults and teens: I see you as creative, resourceful, and whole on your own. I am here to help you heal wounds that keep you stuck and don't let you believe in your own strengths and intuition. I can offer curious questions, valuable resources and tools to add to your own toolbelt, new perspectives, and challenges that honor your goals and what you need to live your best life. I also provide Authentic Movement groups and experiential creative workshops.
(415) 862-1656 View (415) 862-1656
Guided by the belief that there is no one true way to express masculinity, but there are healthy ways - we seek to transform our experience of masculinity by reflecting on our own expressions of this potent energy. Let us join together to overcome the ways in which social norms have manifested as toxic masculinity in our lives. This exploration of masculinity will be guided by current cultural issues and the wisdom of Robert Moore's text King, Warrior, Magician, Lover.
Hosted by Vincent Buhagiar
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Concord, CA 94519
Not your daddy’s therapist - $190 per 50min session. If you are looking for a therapist just like every other, then keep looking. I am holistic, young, experimental, polyamorous, extremely open-minded, spiritual, transpersonal, neurodiverse, weird, provocative, quirky, heteroflexible, and a sparkle of queer. My life's work focuses on the deconstruction of social norms including gender, masculinity/femininity, mononormativity, sexuality, professionalism, and mental health as a whole. Therapy is not a one size fits all kind of gig. I customize the way I work to match the needs, strengths, and limitations of each individual client.
(925) 403-4770 View (925) 403-4770
www.penbh.com
Hosted by Joyce P Yang
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Palo Alto, CA 94306
I use evidence-based therapy to treat a range of concerns including race-based stress, post-traumatic stress (PTSD), anxiety, insomnia, depression, loneliness, and interpersonal difficulties. In meeting each of my clients, I apply the dialectical balance between acceptance and change, holding firm that “at each moment we are all doing the best we can, and we can also do better”. As a radical behaviorist, I work primarily from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Functional Analytic Psychotherapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, in order to enable my clients to find ways to live more fully.
(650) 308-9215 View (650) 308-9215
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Hosted by Sorrenta Chantel Stuart
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Are you feeling tired, overwhelmed, worried or just not yourself? As a seasoned clinician I help you navigate the heaviness that blocks your growth. Do you miss parts of yourself and tend to live in your mind? If you just want to feel better, and don’t know the why, let’s talk, let’s find a way together. You are smart, successful, busy, yet just not feeling right. That’s ok. You want to feel better because it’s too overwhelming. I can help - Mind, body, and soul. Licensed to supervise interns.
(925) 380-1245 View (925) 380-1245
Hosted by Olivos - a division of Caminar for Mental Health
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 642-9680 View (650) 642-9680
MBCPM is a 13 week group that helps those who suffer from chronic pain to manage their symptoms in a non-medication way. I offer the groups through a zoom platform.
Hosted by Lisa Gray
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Livermore, CA 94550
Is conflict tearing your relationship apart? Every relationship has conflict, but no one really teaches us how to have healthy conflict or steps to follow to practice it. I can teach you this! Conflict is a skill, and you can get better at it. Not only that, but if you practice healthy conflict, you'll increase your intimacy and have a closer relationship. I know it sounds counterintuitive but I've seen it happen over and over. You don't have to be stuck in this pattern; I promise.
(925) 961-5308 View (925) 961-5308
This group is intended for clients who identify as Black, African American, or Black African (with ancestors/parents from an African country).
Hosted by Kalana Greer
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Antioch, CA 94509
Mental health often dictates a person’s overall well-being. Our perception of ourselves, our families, community and world allow us to experience the gift of life in its entirety or we can find ourselves struggling and limiting what life has to offer. Being a psychologist allows me to help people understand themselves and to create the best version of themselves; which often leads to good experiences and a fulfilling lifestyle. I appreciate the opportunity to connect with people and explore who they are and what they want out of life.
(925) 526-7167 View (925) 526-7167
FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups

How can I find a support group in 94556?

Search for nearby support groups by inputting your city, zip code, or the name of the group into the search bar. From there, you can filter to find a group that suits your needs, whether you are looking for support for a teenager, a group that focuses on a specific issue, such as depression, or a particular program type, such as one geared toward developing social skills. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.

How does group therapy work?

Therapy groups are led by one or more therapists and serve to help people process their experiences and learn from others who understand their challenges firsthand. They can be based on a specific issue, such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, and caregiving. They can involve a specific type of program or therapy, such as a social skills group or CBT group. They can also be specific to a particular population or community, such as teens or LGBTQ.

Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.

What are the benefits of group therapy?

Support groups help connect people with shared challenges or physical and mental health conditions. In a group setting, participants can receive support and feedback from peers and can acquire new skills, strategies and perspectives by listening to one another. Discussing your experience with someone who also has a cancer diagnosis, or whose son also struggles with addiction, for example, can help you feel less alone, reduce distress, find empathy and connection, and learn practical or medical information that has helped others. Group therapy can also be a more affordable option than individual therapy and just as effective.

Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?

Support groups can be deeply valuable for both emotional support and/or treatment outcomes. It’s difficult to make a blanket statement on efficacy due to the many different types of support groups and conditions treated, but group therapy has been found to be just as effective as individual therapy in establishing long-term abstinence for conditions such as substance abuse, addiction and alcohol abuse.

How much does group therapy cost?

Group counseling is typically less expensive than individual counseling, with each session costing on average between $60 to $75. Meanwhile, individual therapy sessions can run anywhere from $100 to $200 and up, even after insurance. It is possible to find low-cost group therapy options and many therapists offer group sessions free of charge.

Does insurance cover group therapy?

As with individual therapy, many insurance companies do offer coverage for group therapy sessions. However, the coverage varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider. Individuals are encouraged to check with their insurance providers to verify coverage.

How long does group therapy last?

The length of a support group session is often one hour but can fall anywhere between 45 minutes and two hours. The amount of time that people remain in a support group varies based on their specific needs and goals and the type of therapy. Some individuals may seek a shorter-term group, such as a bereavement group, that may last between six and 20 weeks. Some may seek a longer-term group that lasts for a year or indefinitely.

What are the limitations of support groups?

Support groups have many benefits, but there are a few limitations as well. Support groups do not constitute formal therapeutic or medical treatment, and are not run by licensed mental health professionals, so some people may opt for group therapy or individual therapy instead. Additionally, support groups can depend on the other participants, so a disruptive individual has the potential to mar the group dynamic, and the anecdotal information shared may sometimes be unhelpful or inaccurate. Because it is a group setting, confidentiality can be more difficult to guard and participants receive less personalized attention than they would in an individual therapy session.