Support Groups in 95407

Meditation & Stress Reduction Group focuses on Compassion Meditation Techniques as taught by Jack Kornfield, Ph.D., Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D. and Sylvia Boorstein, LMFT. Integrative Restoration (similar to Dr. Peter Levine's Somatic Experiencing), and self-healing practices from Japanese acupressure may also be part of the weekly process. Phone or in-person interview required prior to attending first meditation group.
Hosted by Hannah Caratti
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Rosa, CA 95407
No matter how challenging life may be, I believe it is possible to move forward, to heal from a painful past, to navigate transitions, and to find healing and healthy relationships. I am here to support you in this process in a warm, empathic and collaborative way. I draw on my background in counseling psychology, meditation and somatics as I work with clients from all walks of life.
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Develop parenting approaches that strengthen your relationship with your child. Learn how to best nurture your child's healthy development. Gain clarity about the basis for disciplinary decisions and actions. Develop strategies for more effective co-parenting. Be part of a supportive community of dads focused on improving family relationships. No drop-ins! Email me for details!
Hosted by Doug Silberstein Marriage And Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sebastopol, CA 95472
Do you want a more gratifying relationship? I work with couples to help them shift out of adversarial, polarized and/or disconnected states into more supportive, collaborative and connected experiences in relationship. Do you want a more fulfilling existence - one in which you feel freer, more empowered, more self-aligned? I work with individuals to help them more effectively address internal obstacles that interfere with greater vitality and well-being. Are you a parent simply looking for support to better deal with parenting challenges? I work with parents to develop helpful ways of nurturing their child's healthy development.
(415) 697-0532 View (415) 697-0532
Fight Drug & Alcohol Addiction From Home ​No expensive and inconvenient outpatient treatment required. A revolutionary approach to save you money and time.
Hosted by Dr. Monica Watts Franciosa
Pre-Licensed Professional, NCC AP , DSc, MAMF, CBGT, NLP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Napa, CA 94558
As a certified peer specialist, I offer support through shared experiences and effective remedies to help you navigate life’s challenges. What makes my practice unique is my commitment to Integrative and Alternative Wellness, emphasizing a holistic approach to self-care that focuses on Brain Fitness, Mental Hygiene, and Substance Abuse, alongside comprehensive Doula services.
(707) 470-7371 View (707) 470-7371
Join an amazing community focused on teen girls developing purpose through life skills/knowledge, leadership, creativity, and volunteering while having fun building friendships. Girls will develop solid skills around wellness to prepare themselves for life during and post high school. A 1x/month Core Foundation meeting and 1x/month community service project along with making great friends is what this program is all about. Wise Girl Workshops is not therapy and offers a wellness and empowerment program for youth and parents. More info at www.wisegirlworkshops.com.
Hosted by Sierra Dator
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Petaluma, CA 94952
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, and/or life changes like divorce or the ending of a relationship? Is your child or teen struggling with these challenges as well? Are parenting challenges rising to the forefront? If so, you or your family members don't have to go it alone. I can help you or your family member learn tools to reduce anxiety/OCD, decrease depression, improve your mindset, work through traumatic memories, and increase your ability to cope with the changes in your world. Sometimes it can be helpful to have someone outside of your family and friends to get support.
(707) 595-2105 View (707) 595-2105
This is an on-going group in a safe and supportive environment, where women encourage each other to create new connections while exploring women's issues. Common topics are: Relationships with family, friends and co-workers, parenting and being parented, adjusting to transitions, coping with loss, healing from early wounding and learning to trust ourselves and others. This group meets bi-monthly on Thursday afternoon.
Hosted by Deborah Haarstad
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Life can be very demanding and leave us feeling overwhelmed. Finding the right therapist can return you to balance as you sort through what is troubling you and learn to manage difficult feelings. My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment, where you are free to speak openly and honestly. I have a genuine concern for the well being of all my clients and respect the needs of each individual while we explore issues and work together to gain greater clarity and resolve areas of conflict.
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Parents with babies in their first year are warmly welcomed to join! Here you will: learn songs and games to connect with your baby, meet local caregivers offering resources and practical tools to aid your postpartum journey, receive emotional support within an open sharing circle, gather simple nurturing practices, learn how to ask for support, enjoy nourishing snacks and elixirs especially made for the postpartum season, and form community connections which blossom long after our group ends!
Hosted by Mary Jane Covell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sebastopol, CA 95472
"Sometimes when you're in a dark place you think you've been buried, but actually you've been planted"--Christine Caine. There is something painful in each of us that is waiting to be retrieved, healed and shaped into something beautiful. Our grief and longing draw us closer to our truest selves and help us surrender to being reshaped. Are you aware of what is withering inside of you to make room for the flowering of your Truest Self? Together we do more than just "fix" what troubles you...together we "craft the medicine" that truly heals.
(518) 255-7539 View (518) 255-7539
As a hospice nurse, I understand the exhaustion, burnout, mental strain, and fatigue that healthcare workers on the frontline of the pandemic are experiencing. This group is a place to connect and get support from people who understand your experience because they are going through the same challenges. You don't have to hold this burden alone!
Hosted by Shelly Lev-Er
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Petaluma, CA 94952
Maybe you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or difficulty in relationships. Maybe you're navigating a life transition, grief, or sexual challenges. Maybe it's hard to connect to yourself or maybe you have a lot of insight into where your patterns stem from - and yet somehow, they keep repeating. Together, we can explore what is happening for you in new ways which can bring insight, understanding, and real relief. This process can support you in accessing more authenticity and self-trust, and allow for more intimacy and connection in your relationships with yourself and others.
(707) 664-7961 View (707) 664-7961
I am transmitted to teach in the Zen tradition but I have studied and also teach Vipassana mindfulness meditation. The group is relaxed and informal. Thirty minutes of meditation, ten minutes of walking meditation then a lecture and discussion on a Buddhist topic relating to everyday life.
Hosted by Bruce Fortin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sebastopol, CA 95472
REST YOUR MIND -OPEN YOUR HEART For over 25 years I have been both a LMFT and a Buddhist meditation teacher (see OccidentalLagunaSangha.org), but I work with clients of all beliefs. I bring mindfulness practices, focusing therapy, depth psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy and lots of life experience to my work with clients. Clients often bring depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and life transitions to our work. Together with empathy and compassion we explore what cuts us off from being more fully present with our lives.
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Ending a relationship with a partner can be devastating. When you share young children, it can upend your life. Join us, as we process divorce and separation together. Here's what you can expect: • non judgmental support from women who understand • therapist-led skill building and coping strategy development • process the grief of the unexpected change • join a community of local friends who "get it" • develop new dreams for yourself and your children!
Hosted by Kaitlin Soule
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rohnert Park, CA 94928
I'm a Therapist, Mom, Author, and Mental Health Media Contributor who is highly specialized in treating Anxiety Disorders and Women's Issues. My practice, Bay Area Modern Therapy, specializes in working with mothers, parents, and teens who want to get back into the driver’s seat of their life and find more freedom and joy through healing, growth and change work. In our work we use the lens of (modern) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
(707) 306-8043 View (707) 306-8043
This group is designed to provide emotional, spiritual and practical support to caregivers of partners and spouses who have neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Multiple Sclerosis. It is a safe and welcoming space where we can listen to and respond with caring and wisdom. We will meet twice weekly in my office in Novato. Dates and times are to be determined as the group is just forming. Call for a free one-hour consultation.
Hosted by Barbara E Nova
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Novato, CA 94949
After 30 years of doing psychotherapy with individuals and families, I am shifting to providing psychological assessments with children, teens, and adults. I currently have a waiting list for psychological assessments. My approach is thorough and affordable. Please call today for a free one-hour consultation.
(415) 991-3275 View (415) 991-3275
TRE (traumaprevention.com ) is an acronym standing for trauma and tension release exercises. These are simple physical exercises that brings the body into a tremor response that allows the body to release tension associated with stress, trauma, and overexertion. It is a deeply healing and restorative practice that can be done on your own once learned. It’s a wonderful practice to do with family members and Internet partners.
Hosted by Laura Porter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Windsor, CA 95492
Are you unsatisfied, tense, restless, or exhausted but can’t figure out what what the real problem is or what to do about it? Do you feel stuck in self destructive patterns or painful emotions but can’t shift those patterns with consistency? Do you feel stressed or overwhelmed in your life and feel unable to truly rest and refresh? Perhaps you are a hard worker, but all your effort has left you feeling heart heavy or exhausted, and fun and joy are too rare. I’d like to help you access your innate healing capacity to find peace and ease in your body, revitalize and come into a fuller and more satisfying expression of yourself.
(707) 475-3293 View (707) 475-3293
Windows Health Clinic is hosting dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skill-building group sessions Tuesdays at 10:30 am, in-person, for adults. DBT is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy that builds and employs four major skills: mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotional regulation. By leveraging these skills, one can interrupt negative thinking patterns and build self-acceptance, a sense of safety, and emotional control. Accepts insurance and can bill out-of-network.
Hosted by Dr. Lacey Lynn Palmer
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CDS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cotati, CA 94931
Welcome! In 2023 I completed my PhD in Psychology, Public Policy, and Law, meaning I have a more in-depth understanding of the intersection between the mental health and criminal justice systems - this does not make me a clinical psychologist. My primary therapeutic modality is Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which has been empirically proven to help individuals struggling with self-harm, suicidal ideation, intense mood fluctuations, unstable relationships, poor emotion regulation capabilities, and frequent impulsive & risk-taking behaviors.
(415) 358-3840 View (415) 358-3840
Join us for a 6 week series focused on how to best support your child when it comes to living well with worry. This workshop series helps parents understand why kids worry and gives you helpful tools to be truly effective in aiding your child. Workshops facilitated by Sierra Dator, MSW with over 20 years experience as a coach and therapist. Workshops are not therapy. More info at www.wisegirlworkshops.com.
Hosted by Sierra Dator
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Petaluma, CA 94952
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, and/or life changes like divorce or the ending of a relationship? Is your child or teen struggling with these challenges as well? Are parenting challenges rising to the forefront? If so, you or your family members don't have to go it alone. I can help you or your family member learn tools to reduce anxiety/OCD, decrease depression, improve your mindset, work through traumatic memories, and increase your ability to cope with the changes in your world. Sometimes it can be helpful to have someone outside of your family and friends to get support.
(707) 595-2105 View (707) 595-2105
This is a FREE in-person group based in Napa, CA. If you have interest for doing the group virtually, please inquire. PTTSG is all about creating a space for parents or caregivers to discuss the challenges associated with have a trans child at any stage of the process. Come to talk with other parents, get grounded, have some questions answered. This is a challenging process for the whole family, and you are not alone! The only thing we ask is come with an open mind, and love for your kiddo!
Hosted by Layla Subhani- Anxiety, Trauma, LGBTQ+
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Napa, CA 94558
Are you or your child struggling after a traumatic experience? Does your child or your teenager or child need help and support with bullying, friendships, school, or gender identity? Often, feelings of anxiety, depression, isolation, loneliness, or relationship difficulties are powered by past trauma or gender dysphoria. Difficult experiences in your past or mental health struggles in the present don't have to dictate your child's future. In our Parents of Trans Support Group, you can get practical help to understand your kid and open up communication. Children and teens can get the help that they need, esp gender-affirming care!
(707) 868-0618 View (707) 868-0618
Learn EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) - sometimes called Meridian Tapping or Energy Tapping. Works with the body's energy system for deep and lasting change. Participants can experience rapid elimination of both emotional and physical issues within minutes of applying this technique. Effective for Depression, Anxiety, Phobias, Traumas, Fears, self-limiting beliefs, headaches, chronic tension, obsessions, promoting success, achieving goals with more ease, improving relationships, and activating the law of attraction. Supportive atmosphere. THIS GROUP IS NOT CURRENTLY ACTIVE. PLEASE CALL TO GET ON WAIT LIST FOR FUTURE GROUPS, CLASSES OR WORKSHOPS
Hosted by Ben Schwarcz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, ACP-EFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Therapy should be an uplifting, inspiring and transformational experience! I have extensive training and experience using EFT Tapping for releasing traumas, negative emotions, and negative subconscious programming that holds you back in life. My main areas of focus are Trauma release, and Peak Performance Coaching, specializing in working with Entrepreneurs to reduce anxiety and self-limiting beliefs that cause stress and block creativity. Offering both short-term solution oriented therapy as well as life coaching and long-term therapy, depending on your goals and needs. I am also an EFT trainer for psychotherapists through the Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology.
(707) 986-8941 View (707) 986-8941
Therapy for Personal Growth using horses, donkeys, llamas, pigs, goats, chickens, bunnies. Insight with be gained to learn new coping skills with improved self-esteem, and open and direct communication with family members, partner, friends, colleagues.
Hosted by Jean Hayes
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Novato, CA 94945
I successfully treat relationship breakdowns, alcohol, drug, eating problems, depression, dual-diagnosis, anxiety, trauma, bariatric surgery patients. Individuals and couples address how the misuse of substances impacts their lives in negative and unproductive ways. We seek solutions together to more satisfying lifestyles and relationships. I work with couples and individuals having difficulties in relationships, wanting to resolve problems rather than separating or divorcing as their only solution. I work to separate past hurts from present reality. As an Equine Therapist, I use horses and exotic farm animals as requested.
(415) 574-0967 View (415) 574-0967
This group explores the effects of growing up in a family in which members felt alone and inadequate. The focus was on taking care of other people, giving one a sense of purpose. Members are very responsible and dependable, often at the expense of their own needs.
Hosted by Denise L. Safont
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Petaluma, CA 94952
You may have grown up in a family with mental health issues, illness, or substance abuse. This may have left you feeling exhausted and overwhelmed from taking care of others. How could you learn how to care for yourself? Therapy can be a great place to learn to do that. In therapy, I can help provide you with new solutions to old problems.
(707) 998-5974 View (707) 998-5974
Welcome Beloved Grievers! This experiential compassion and heart-centered group will explore the mystery of your grieving heart. We will use mindfulness-based listening, along with poetry, journaling, guided meditation and expressive arts. I offer a group of 4-8 participants, to gather online in Fall 2023. Participants are recommended to read Francis Weller's book “The Wild Edge of Sorrow: Rituals of Renewal and the Sacred Work of a Grief“. Please call 415.483.933 for more details and information.
Hosted by Buddhist Therapy Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woodacre, CA 94973
Welcome to my Buddhist and Soul-Centered Psychotherapy practice. With an unshakeable belief in your ability to heal and thrive, and 20 years of helping clients through their darkest nights of soul - a sanctuary of trust, nurturing wisdom and deep healing is here for you. We will explore your inner world and the power of holistic and spiritual psychotherapies - mindfulness and body-based therapies that transform people's lives. I specialize in working with adults who need help with the sometimes devastating and often overwhelming symptoms that grief, loss, anxiety and crisis may bring. You deserve to have a village of support!
(415) 849-4108 View (415) 849-4108
Who we are: We are a Trauma Informed Care Therapy Clinic...Who we work with: Adults, Children, Teens, Families, and Couples...Symptoms we focus on: Traumas: Complex, lifelong, and single event traumas. Eating Disorders, Addiction, LGBTQ+, Relationship Distress, Overwhelm, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Shame, Life Purpose...Tools we use: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Radically open-DBT, Narrative Therapy, Attachment Therapy, Solution Focused, Trauma Informed Care, Client-Centered.
Hosted by Alexis Purugganan
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Rosa, CA 95404
When you’re feeling stuck, you want to move. You need to. You may be feeling left with complicated emotions that keep you from connections to others, yourself & the world around you. Being stuck in painful patterns is a physiological experience, not a personality trait. We might feel both grief and relief in distancing ourselves from pain. We can honor that survival strategies are adaptive, while acknowledging that they take a toll & come at a cost. We'll work together in a safe way by through my trainings of EMDR, Brainspotting, PACT, and IFS to relieve your nervous system, integrate unresolved memories & support your mind/body.
(707) 657-5239 View (707) 657-5239
Windows Health Clinic is hosting dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skill-building group sessions Tuesdays at 10:30-11:45 am, in-person, for adults. DBT is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy that builds and employs four major skills: mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotional regulation. By leveraging these skills, one can interrupt negative thinking patterns and build self-acceptance, a sense of safety, and emotional control. Accepts insurance and can bill out-of-network.
Hosted by Windows Health Clinic
LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cotati, CA 94931
Psychotherapy aims to equip us with tools for the difficulties of life. Anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, identity issues, and evidence of abuse may place demands on our ability to cope, and a trained professional is here to help. Couples therapy can create lasting positive change for couples encountering communication or intimacy roadblocks. It helps to identify patterns, triggers, and blindspots, and then provides approaches to help you feel understood and respected.
(707) 397-9387 View (707) 397-9387
FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups

How can I find a support group in 95407?

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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.