Are you or your teen struggling to find and keep friends? Are you feeling lonely and want to make new friends? This group is designed for adolescents who are interested in learning new social skills in a fun, easy way and all while making genuine friendships with others just like themselves. We will meet online once a week via Zoom for an hour per session. Even if you are not sure you want to join, please reach out to me and we can chat more about it to see if it would be a good fit for you.
Hosted by Mia Gajdosik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MPH, MS, YTT-200
Group meets in Hayward, CA 94541
I specialize in working with highly sensitive peoples living with ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Trauma, Phobias, BPD, and OCD.
Are you or your teen struggling to find and keep friends? Are you feeling lonely and want to make new friends? This group is designed for adolescents who are interested in learning new social skills in a fun, easy way and all while making genuine friendships with others just like themselves. We will meet online once a week via Zoom for an hour per session. Even if you are not sure you want to join, please reach out to me and we can chat more about it to see if it would be a good fit for you.
Are you or your teen struggling to find and keep friends? Are you feeling lonely and want to make new friends? This group is designed for adolescents who are interested in learning new social skills in a fun, easy way and all while making genuine friendships with others just like themselves. We will meet online once a week via Zoom for an hour per session. Even if you are not sure you want to join, please reach out to me and we can chat more about it to see if it would be a good fit for you.
Hosted by Mia Gajdosik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH, MS, YTT-200
Group meets in Hayward, CA 94541
I specialize in working with highly sensitive and neurodivergent peoples living with ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Trauma, Phobias, BPD, and OCD.
Are you or your teen struggling to find and keep friends? Are you feeling lonely and want to make new friends? This group is designed for adolescents who are interested in learning new social skills in a fun, easy way and all while making genuine friendships with others just like themselves. We will meet online once a week via Zoom for an hour per session. Even if you are not sure you want to join, please reach out to me and we can chat more about it to see if it would be a good fit for you.
The Teen Art Therapy group is for girls, genderqueer, non-binary, and trans teens in High School between the ages of 14-18. This art therapy group integrates therapeutic art making, journaling, and talk therapy and focuses on self esteem, social skills, transitions, relationships, body image, identity, and managing stress and symptoms such as anxiety and depression. (For 18 year olds who are no longer in high school, we have a young adult group.) Sundays 5:30-7:00pm $80 / 90 min session. Facilitated by Lauren Chester, MPS, ATR-BC, LCAT (she/they)
Hosted by East Bay Art Therapy
Art Therapist, MPS, ATR-BC, LCAT, ATCS
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94610
Our Art Therapists each have a variety of specialties such as: anxiety, ADHD, Autism, depression/mood disorders, trauma, substance-abuse, grief, life transitions, self-harm, suicidal ideation and child/adolescent therapy.
The Teen Art Therapy group is for girls, genderqueer, non-binary, and trans teens in High School between the ages of 14-18. This art therapy group integrates therapeutic art making, journaling, and talk therapy and focuses on self esteem, social skills, transitions, relationships, body image, identity, and managing stress and symptoms such as anxiety and depression. (For 18 year olds who are no longer in high school, we have a young adult group.) Sundays 5:30-7:00pm $80 / 90 min session. Facilitated by Lauren Chester, MPS, ATR-BC, LCAT (she/they)
Appletree Psychological Services is a private multi-disciplinary mental health clinic. We provide professional mental health services to clients across all ages, sex and gender, ethnic backgrounds, and culture. We value your trust in us. We work together as a team to improve our clients’ emotional and psychological well-being.
Appletree Psychological Services is a private multi-disciplinary mental health clinic. We provide professional mental health services to clients across all ages, sex and gender, ethnic backgrounds, and culture. We value your trust in us. We work together as a team to improve our clients’ emotional and psychological well-being.
An 8-Week Online Support and Skills Group for neurodivergent adults (ages 30+), led by a Neurodivergent therapist. The Group will be limited to 6 participants to create a small neurodiverse-affirming space, and it will include weekly topics and skills building support to help members connect with others and better navigate common challenges in their daily lives and relationships. FEE: $600 (includes 8 weekly Group meetings (90-minutes) plus an individual intake session (45-minutes). Some limited sliding scale slots and payment plans are available for demonstrated financial need.
Hosted by Suzanne Fischer Comelo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, JD, LMFT
Group meets in Hayward, CA 94541
An 8-Week Online Support and Skills Group for neurodivergent adults (ages 30+), led by a Neurodivergent therapist. The Group will be limited to 6 participants to create a small neurodiverse-affirming space, and it will include weekly topics and skills building support to help members connect with others and better navigate common challenges in their daily lives and relationships. FEE: $600 (includes 8 weekly Group meetings (90-minutes) plus an individual intake session (45-minutes). Some limited sliding scale slots and payment plans are available for demonstrated financial need.
The Middle School Art Therapy Group is for individuals ages 11-14 currently in middle school. This group is for girls, genderqueer, non-binary, and trans youth. This art therapy group integrates therapeutic art making, journaling and talk therapy and focuses on emotion expression, coping skills, self esteem, social relationships, body image, identity, neurodivergence, gender & sexuality, transitions, and managing stress and symptoms such as anxiety and depression. Facilitated by Lauren Chester, MPS, ATR-BC, LCAT (she/they) This group is in-person at our office in Oakland, CA. $800 for 10 weeks (split into two payments of $400)
Hosted by East Bay Art Therapy
Art Therapist, MPS, ATR-BC, LCAT, ATCS
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94610
Our Art Therapists each have a variety of specialties such as: anxiety, ADHD, Autism, depression/mood disorders, trauma, substance-abuse, grief, life transitions, self-harm, suicidal ideation and child/adolescent therapy.
The Middle School Art Therapy Group is for individuals ages 11-14 currently in middle school. This group is for girls, genderqueer, non-binary, and trans youth. This art therapy group integrates therapeutic art making, journaling and talk therapy and focuses on emotion expression, coping skills, self esteem, social relationships, body image, identity, neurodivergence, gender & sexuality, transitions, and managing stress and symptoms such as anxiety and depression. Facilitated by Lauren Chester, MPS, ATR-BC, LCAT (she/they) This group is in-person at our office in Oakland, CA. $800 for 10 weeks (split into two payments of $400)
Building Social Skills One Lego at a Time Lego Based Therapy is an evidenced-based approach that aims to develop social communication skills in children. Founded by LeGoff et 2014, LEGO therapy aims to improve: *Verbal and non-verbal communication *Joint attention *Task focus *Sharing and turn-taking *Collaborative problem-solving Lego Therapy: A social skills group for children ages 6-10
Hosted by Dr. Jennifer Green
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPCC
Group meets in Pleasanton, CA 94566
Building Social Skills One Lego at a Time Lego Based Therapy is an evidenced-based approach that aims to develop social communication skills in children. Founded by LeGoff et 2014, LEGO therapy aims to improve: *Verbal and non-verbal communication *Joint attention *Task focus *Sharing and turn-taking *Collaborative problem-solving Lego Therapy: A social skills group for children ages 6-10
Play therapy is a widely researched therapeutic modality used to support children’s growth and development while addressing a number of emotional and behavioral concerns. Group play therapy offers opportunities to work on social skills and boundaries with peers while in a therapeutic setting. Group play therapy allows the play therapist to support more children with the powers of play therapy. Group therapy for young children presents opportunities to learn that they can get their needs met directly and cooperatively rather than indirectly (acting out behavior) and through competition.
Hosted by Emily Ruha Keller
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PhD, LPCC, RPT-S, NCC, RYT
Group meets in Livermore, CA 94551
Play therapy is a widely researched therapeutic modality used to support children’s growth and development while addressing a number of emotional and behavioral concerns. Group play therapy offers opportunities to work on social skills and boundaries with peers while in a therapeutic setting. Group play therapy allows the play therapist to support more children with the powers of play therapy. Group therapy for young children presents opportunities to learn that they can get their needs met directly and cooperatively rather than indirectly (acting out behavior) and through competition.
ADHD takes the whole family to make treatment successful! This is an ongoing, weekly, online group run by our ADHD specialist. All caregivers welcome. Each week will include educational material on how to care for anyone with ADHD or similar learning differences. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask specific questions in a supportive environment.
ADHD takes the whole family to make treatment successful! This is an ongoing, weekly, online group run by our ADHD specialist. All caregivers welcome. Each week will include educational material on how to care for anyone with ADHD or similar learning differences. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask specific questions in a supportive environment.
As the founder and owner of my private practice, I provide individual therapy to adults and seasoned adults. I also employ two seasoned and talented associates, who provide therapy to a diverse array of people. Collectively, we work with teens, young adults, adults and older adults in both individual and couples therapy. For more information about our specialities and approaches, you can read more about our work at: www.suzannemadamsphd.com
As the founder and owner of my private practice, I provide individual therapy to adults and seasoned adults. I also employ two seasoned and talented associates, who provide therapy to a diverse array of people. Collectively, we work with teens, young adults, adults and older adults in both individual and couples therapy. For more information about our specialities and approaches, you can read more about our work at: www.suzannemadamsphd.com
Play therapy is a widely researched therapeutic modality used to support children’s growth and development while addressing a number of emotional and behavioral concerns. Group play therapy offers opportunities to work on social skills and boundaries with peers while in a therapeutic setting. Group play therapy allows the play therapist to support more children with the powers of play therapy. Group therapy for young children presents opportunities to learn that they can get their needs met directly and cooperatively rather than indirectly (acting out behavior) and through competition.
Hosted by Emily Ruha Keller
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PhD, LPCC, RPT-S, NCC, RYT
Group meets in Livermore, CA 94551
Play therapy is a widely researched therapeutic modality used to support children’s growth and development while addressing a number of emotional and behavioral concerns. Group play therapy offers opportunities to work on social skills and boundaries with peers while in a therapeutic setting. Group play therapy allows the play therapist to support more children with the powers of play therapy. Group therapy for young children presents opportunities to learn that they can get their needs met directly and cooperatively rather than indirectly (acting out behavior) and through competition.
Learn the 5 Hand in Hand Listening tools and how to apply them in your own family and in therapy with children in these interactive and small classes. More info here: sfbayplaytherapy.com/parent-groups.html
Learn the 5 Hand in Hand Listening tools and how to apply them in your own family and in therapy with children in these interactive and small classes. More info here: sfbayplaytherapy.com/parent-groups.html
This space is intended for those who identify as neurodivergent (any sort of disability, condition, or mental illness that is outside the established “norm” innate or acquired.) Many neurodivergent folks share experiences of being misunderstood and othered. The purpose of this group is to deepen your understanding of yourself and your relationship patterns. Group offers a chance to get real-time feedback about how others are perceiving you, opportunities to practice new interpersonal skills, and an atmosphere of expression, acceptance, and growth. Crystal Haviland will facilitate this group to help members find more self-compassion and ease in external relationships.
Hosted by Bay Area Group Therapy Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94618
This space is intended for those who identify as neurodivergent (any sort of disability, condition, or mental illness that is outside the established “norm” innate or acquired.) Many neurodivergent folks share experiences of being misunderstood and othered. The purpose of this group is to deepen your understanding of yourself and your relationship patterns. Group offers a chance to get real-time feedback about how others are perceiving you, opportunities to practice new interpersonal skills, and an atmosphere of expression, acceptance, and growth. Crystal Haviland will facilitate this group to help members find more self-compassion and ease in external relationships.
Play therapy is a widely researched therapeutic modality used to support children’s growth and development while addressing a number of emotional and behavioral concerns. Group play therapy offers opportunities to work on social skills and boundaries with peers while in a therapeutic setting. Group play therapy allows the play therapist to support more children with the powers of play therapy. Group therapy for young children presents opportunities to learn that they can get their needs met directly and cooperatively rather than indirectly (acting out behavior) and through competition.
Hosted by Emily Ruha Keller
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PhD, LPCC, RPT-S, NCC, RYT
Group meets in Livermore, CA 94551
Play therapy is a widely researched therapeutic modality used to support children’s growth and development while addressing a number of emotional and behavioral concerns. Group play therapy offers opportunities to work on social skills and boundaries with peers while in a therapeutic setting. Group play therapy allows the play therapist to support more children with the powers of play therapy. Group therapy for young children presents opportunities to learn that they can get their needs met directly and cooperatively rather than indirectly (acting out behavior) and through competition.
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ADHD Support Groups
When should I seek treatment for ADHD?
You should seek treatment for ADHD if you consistently have difficulty with attention, hyperactivity, or impulsivity that interferes with your daily life. Symptoms of ADHD include the inability to sustain attention during tasks, difficulty organizing tasks and activities, being easily distracted, frequent fidgeting or squirming, and talking or interrupting excessively. If these symptoms interfere with your career, academics, or relationships—for example, consistently failing to complete professional projects on time—you should seek an evaluation for ADHD.
How does treatment for ADHD work?
Effective treatment for ADHD often consists of medication, behavioral therapy, and lifestyle changes. Stimulant medications such as Adderall and Ritalin work by altering levels of neurotransmitters in the brain; higher levels of dopamine and norepinephrine are known to improve attention and focus. Therapy works by helping people with ADHD understand the condition, discuss their areas of difficulty, and develop behavioral strategies to manage their symptoms. In some cases, modifying one’s diet and exercise can also help improve symptoms.
Are there specific medications for ADHD?
Medications to treat ADHD are generally stimulants, the most common are Adderall and Ritalin. There are two categories of stimulants: Amphetamines include Adderall, Dyanavel, Vyvanse, and Dexedrine, and methylphenidates include Ritalin, Concerta, Daytrana, Focalin, Quillichew, Quillivant, and Metadate. Non-stimulants and antidepressants may be used as an alternative if stimulants aren’t effective or viable for a particular patient.
How long does treatment for ADHD take?
It’s tough to give an exact time frame because everyone varies. In terms of medications, stimulants begin to work very soon after you take them, generally within the hour. It may take time to identify the right medication and dosage, but the medication itself is fast-acting. In terms of therapy, it takes time to develop skills and put them into practice, but you will likely see improvements within a few weeks or months.