Offering a blend of didactic skill based training and supportive group process, the Moving Through Emotional Crisis Group offers support to anyone suffering from intense depression, anxiety or trauma related symptoms. This 90 minute group is divided into approximately 30 minutes of skills training and 60 minutes of supportive group processing. Skills training for managing emotional distress are based on various modalities, including DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) Skills. Group members are encouraged to provide support and compassion to one another to provide a safe, healing environment.
Offering a blend of didactic skill based training and supportive group process, the Moving Through Emotional Crisis Group offers support to anyone suffering from intense depression, anxiety or trauma related symptoms. This 90 minute group is divided into approximately 30 minutes of skills training and 60 minutes of supportive group processing. Skills training for managing emotional distress are based on various modalities, including DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) Skills. Group members are encouraged to provide support and compassion to one another to provide a safe, healing environment.
BIPOC Adult Open Studio Art Therapy Group is an opportunity to fellowship, nurture mindfulness, and explore self through creative expression in art practice. This group provides a welcoming and supportive environment where individuals from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities can explore personal creative expression and establish an accessible wellness routine. Art-making can serve as a powerful tool for processing, navigating life transitions, and fostering resilience. You can expect creative exploration, cultural affirmation, and community connection. This group is for adults of all genders ages 21+.
BIPOC Adult Open Studio Art Therapy Group is an opportunity to fellowship, nurture mindfulness, and explore self through creative expression in art practice. This group provides a welcoming and supportive environment where individuals from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities can explore personal creative expression and establish an accessible wellness routine. Art-making can serve as a powerful tool for processing, navigating life transitions, and fostering resilience. You can expect creative exploration, cultural affirmation, and community connection. This group is for adults of all genders ages 21+.
Welcome! During this 12-week Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills group, members will learn mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. This group is ideal for adults who are looking manage stress, improve communication, and feel more present in their day-to-day lives. If this sounds like you or you have questions, please feel free to reach out! DATES: Tuesdays, September 3, 2024 - November 19, 2024. All genders welcome! LOCATION: in-person in Fremont, CA COST: $900 for 12 weeks, private pay only. Important: This is a psychoeducation group and NOT therapy. Participants are required to have their own therapist.
I recently ran two outpatient group therapy programs, where we support adults with depression, anxiety and other conditions using CBT/DBT.
Welcome! During this 12-week Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills group, members will learn mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. This group is ideal for adults who are looking manage stress, improve communication, and feel more present in their day-to-day lives. If this sounds like you or you have questions, please feel free to reach out! DATES: Tuesdays, September 3, 2024 - November 19, 2024. All genders welcome! LOCATION: in-person in Fremont, CA COST: $900 for 12 weeks, private pay only. Important: This is a psychoeducation group and NOT therapy. Participants are required to have their own therapist.
Conscious self- development begins in adolescence. Teenagers experience a huge amount of pressure from school, friends, and society. Most kids in high school become overwhelmed by this at some point- they often struggle with balancing their academic load with social and personal needs. This group focuses on high school social dynamics, academic pressure, and the transitions between grade levels, including moving out of the childhood home. Members have a space to vent and connect with other kids experiencing similar challenges. The group process facilitates social skills practice like deescalating, listening and reflecting, and conflict resolution.
I work with people who are experiencing both mental and physical symptoms related to anxiety and depression.
Conscious self- development begins in adolescence. Teenagers experience a huge amount of pressure from school, friends, and society. Most kids in high school become overwhelmed by this at some point- they often struggle with balancing their academic load with social and personal needs. This group focuses on high school social dynamics, academic pressure, and the transitions between grade levels, including moving out of the childhood home. Members have a space to vent and connect with other kids experiencing similar challenges. The group process facilitates social skills practice like deescalating, listening and reflecting, and conflict resolution.
Within each of us exists tremendous healing power and wisdom. Dreams try to catch our attention in various ways and offer a variety of clues whether practical, spiritual or simply bringing our attention to our blind spots. Working with them is a creative way to engage with your life. Through this group we will learn to unearth and embody the riches of our internal landscape for a more soulful life. Please reach out for more about individual and group dream work.
I specialize in working with loss, grief, depression, anxiety, or trauma related to relationships or family, identity, life transitions, neurodiversity and LGBT issues.
Within each of us exists tremendous healing power and wisdom. Dreams try to catch our attention in various ways and offer a variety of clues whether practical, spiritual or simply bringing our attention to our blind spots. Working with them is a creative way to engage with your life. Through this group we will learn to unearth and embody the riches of our internal landscape for a more soulful life. Please reach out for more about individual and group dream work.
It's important to talk about your loved one, honor your emotions and recognize the various stages of mourning. With loss also comes changes in self-identity and the role a person plays in life. This group is a safe space where you can share your story without judgment, and find comfort and understanding among others who are going through a similar experience. This group will assist you in exploring your thoughts on identity changes and also have a safe space to explore your unresolved feelings.
Hosted by Cathy Trenary
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, IFS
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94609
It's important to talk about your loved one, honor your emotions and recognize the various stages of mourning. With loss also comes changes in self-identity and the role a person plays in life. This group is a safe space where you can share your story without judgment, and find comfort and understanding among others who are going through a similar experience. This group will assist you in exploring your thoughts on identity changes and also have a safe space to explore your unresolved feelings.
Childhood trauma is defined as an event or events experienced by a child that is emotionally painful, frightening, or distressful, which can often lead to lasting mental and physical effects. Symptoms of childhood trauma in adults can include but are not limited to anger, depression, emotional outbursts, addiction, low self-esteem, and social disconnectedness. This group is for adult survivors of (childhood) physical, sexual, and or emotional abuse. The purpose of the group is to provide an open, safe, and supportive space for survivors to process unresolved feelings and build connections and friendships while healing from childhood trauma together.
Childhood trauma is defined as an event or events experienced by a child that is emotionally painful, frightening, or distressful, which can often lead to lasting mental and physical effects. Symptoms of childhood trauma in adults can include but are not limited to anger, depression, emotional outbursts, addiction, low self-esteem, and social disconnectedness. This group is for adult survivors of (childhood) physical, sexual, and or emotional abuse. The purpose of the group is to provide an open, safe, and supportive space for survivors to process unresolved feelings and build connections and friendships while healing from childhood trauma together.
Join our 8-week Brainspotting Group to heal from trauma and reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, relationship issues, avoidance, nightmares, and flashbacks. Using Brainspotting, a somatic therapy that targets where trauma is stored in the brain, you’ll process deep emotional pain that talk therapy often can’t reach. Each session blends psychoeducation, group discussions, and Brainspotting exercises to help alleviate trauma symptoms and activate the brain’s natural healing abilities. Connect with others on a similar journey, share experiences, and work through challenges in a safe, supportive environment. Experience the transformative power of trauma healing and recovery.
Hosted by Elizabeth Huck
Associate Clinical Social Worker, IFS, DBT, EMDR
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94609
Join our 8-week Brainspotting Group to heal from trauma and reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, relationship issues, avoidance, nightmares, and flashbacks. Using Brainspotting, a somatic therapy that targets where trauma is stored in the brain, you’ll process deep emotional pain that talk therapy often can’t reach. Each session blends psychoeducation, group discussions, and Brainspotting exercises to help alleviate trauma symptoms and activate the brain’s natural healing abilities. Connect with others on a similar journey, share experiences, and work through challenges in a safe, supportive environment. Experience the transformative power of trauma healing and recovery.
Your past doesn’t define you. This 6-week trauma-processing group provides a safe space for adult survivors of childhood physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. Through guided discussions, coping strategies, and inner child healing, you’ll gain tools to manage triggers, set boundaries, and build resilience. Connect with others who understand your journey and reclaim control over your life. You are stronger than you think. Reach out for a free diagnostic tool and a 20-minute consultation to see if this group is right for you. Healing is possible—you don’t have to do it alone.
Your past doesn’t define you. This 6-week trauma-processing group provides a safe space for adult survivors of childhood physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. Through guided discussions, coping strategies, and inner child healing, you’ll gain tools to manage triggers, set boundaries, and build resilience. Connect with others who understand your journey and reclaim control over your life. You are stronger than you think. Reach out for a free diagnostic tool and a 20-minute consultation to see if this group is right for you. Healing is possible—you don’t have to do it alone.
Welcome to our DBT Skills Class, where you'll learn tools to manage emotions, improve relationships, and cope with life's challenges. Led by experienced therapists, our classes blend psychoeducation with discussions and exercises. If you struggle with impulsivity, mood swings, or interpersonal issues, our DBT Skills Class offers a supportive environment to develop mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. To join, you must be part of our DBT program, including individual therapy with one of our clinicians. Gain practical strategies for navigating life. Offered online or in-person in Berkeley and Redwood City.
Welcome to our DBT Skills Class, where you'll learn tools to manage emotions, improve relationships, and cope with life's challenges. Led by experienced therapists, our classes blend psychoeducation with discussions and exercises. If you struggle with impulsivity, mood swings, or interpersonal issues, our DBT Skills Class offers a supportive environment to develop mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. To join, you must be part of our DBT program, including individual therapy with one of our clinicians. Gain practical strategies for navigating life. Offered online or in-person in Berkeley and Redwood City.
Silk Road Psychology Inc. is a professional cooperation that provides psychotherapy and consultation in both English and Mandarin Chinese. Clinical specialties include anxiety and depression, marriage or relationship issues, work stress, cultural adjustment, trauma, LGBTQ issues, and self-growth. Please view our website for details: https://silkroadpsychology.com/
Silk Road Psychology Inc. is a professional cooperation that provides psychotherapy and consultation in both English and Mandarin Chinese. Clinical specialties include anxiety and depression, marriage or relationship issues, work stress, cultural adjustment, trauma, LGBTQ issues, and self-growth. Please view our website for details: https://silkroadpsychology.com/
MindfullyWell Therapy services individuals, couples, and teens. Veronica Netniss serves clients who are adults and young adults (18+), particularly those who are first-generation or immigrant clients, Middle Eastern individuals and families, BIPOC communities, and individuals navigating cultural and identity-related challenges. She focuses on supporting those dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, intergenerational trauma, and the intersection of mental health and socioeconomic stressors. Working with Veronica means being in a supportive, empathetic, and culturally informed therapeutic environment. She fosters a collaborative atmosphere where clients feel validated and empowered.
Hosted by Veronica Netniss
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, MS, APCC
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94607
MindfullyWell Therapy services individuals, couples, and teens. Veronica Netniss serves clients who are adults and young adults (18+), particularly those who are first-generation or immigrant clients, Middle Eastern individuals and families, BIPOC communities, and individuals navigating cultural and identity-related challenges. She focuses on supporting those dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, intergenerational trauma, and the intersection of mental health and socioeconomic stressors. Working with Veronica means being in a supportive, empathetic, and culturally informed therapeutic environment. She fosters a collaborative atmosphere where clients feel validated and empowered.
This group will utilize mindfulness practices to help individuals overcome destructive behaviors and reconnect with their innate capacities for joy, love, and fulfillment.
This group will utilize mindfulness practices to help individuals overcome destructive behaviors and reconnect with their innate capacities for joy, love, and fulfillment.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) offers structured support for emotional regulation, stress coping, and improved relationships in individuals struggling with various issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and personality disorders. This group can assist you in learning effective mindfulness practices, distress tolerance, and communication skills. Group sessions focus on sharing experiences, validating each other, and learning DBT techniques. The group setting encourages connection, empowerment, and consistent practice of therapeutic tools. The eight-session program covers various DBT skills, ultimately aiming to promote healing and reclaiming a sense of self-control.
Hosted by Laurel Salmon
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94609
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) offers structured support for emotional regulation, stress coping, and improved relationships in individuals struggling with various issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and personality disorders. This group can assist you in learning effective mindfulness practices, distress tolerance, and communication skills. Group sessions focus on sharing experiences, validating each other, and learning DBT techniques. The group setting encourages connection, empowerment, and consistent practice of therapeutic tools. The eight-session program covers various DBT skills, ultimately aiming to promote healing and reclaiming a sense of self-control.
This in-person teen therapy support group is for humans ages 12 to 16 years old, who are serious about learning and practicing skills to help them manage difficult feelings, and open to accepting support, sharing their stories, and connecting with others who have similar experiences. Group will have a minimum of three and maximum of six members. Contact me for a free 15-minute consultation to learn more and to find out how to apply for your teen to join the group.
Hosted by Natascha Thomson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MBA, RYT-200
Group meets in Pleasanton, CA 94566
This in-person teen therapy support group is for humans ages 12 to 16 years old, who are serious about learning and practicing skills to help them manage difficult feelings, and open to accepting support, sharing their stories, and connecting with others who have similar experiences. Group will have a minimum of three and maximum of six members. Contact me for a free 15-minute consultation to learn more and to find out how to apply for your teen to join the group.
Women of Color: Learn mindfulness skills to help you increase your calm, sense of peace and comfort within yourself, and to lessen your overwhelm. A six week online course with lessons delivered by email, then followed up with live online group meetings for support and practice. Create your own personal self care plan, develop a sense of self compassion and offer accountability to yourself and to others. Starts September 2019. See Signature Mindfulness Course on website.
Women of Color: Learn mindfulness skills to help you increase your calm, sense of peace and comfort within yourself, and to lessen your overwhelm. A six week online course with lessons delivered by email, then followed up with live online group meetings for support and practice. Create your own personal self care plan, develop a sense of self compassion and offer accountability to yourself and to others. Starts September 2019. See Signature Mindfulness Course on website.
This group offers a safe and nurturing space for high school students to explore their sense of self and gain deeper insight into how they connect with others. Through shared experiences and meaningful discussions, members will learn to build authentic connections, understand interpersonal dynamics, and enhance their emotional intelligence as they navigate the complexities of relationships, identity, and emotional awareness. The group aims to promote personal growth and psychosocial development in a collaborative and empathetic environment. Participants will leave with a greater understanding of themselves, improved relationship skills, and the confidence to handle life’s challenges.
This group offers a safe and nurturing space for high school students to explore their sense of self and gain deeper insight into how they connect with others. Through shared experiences and meaningful discussions, members will learn to build authentic connections, understand interpersonal dynamics, and enhance their emotional intelligence as they navigate the complexities of relationships, identity, and emotional awareness. The group aims to promote personal growth and psychosocial development in a collaborative and empathetic environment. Participants will leave with a greater understanding of themselves, improved relationship skills, and the confidence to handle life’s challenges.
Offering a blend of didactic skill based training and supportive group process, the Moving Through Emotional Crisis Group offers support to anyone suffering from intense depression, anxiety or trauma related symptoms. This 90 minute group is divided into approximately 30 minutes of skills training and 60 minutes of supportive group processing. Skills training for managing emotional distress are based on various modalities, including DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) Skills. Group members are encouraged to provide support and compassion to one another to provide a safe, healing environment.
Offering a blend of didactic skill based training and supportive group process, the Moving Through Emotional Crisis Group offers support to anyone suffering from intense depression, anxiety or trauma related symptoms. This 90 minute group is divided into approximately 30 minutes of skills training and 60 minutes of supportive group processing. Skills training for managing emotional distress are based on various modalities, including DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) Skills. Group members are encouraged to provide support and compassion to one another to provide a safe, healing environment.
Your past doesn’t define you. This 6-week trauma-processing group provides a safe space for adult survivors of childhood physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. Through guided discussions, coping strategies, and inner child healing, you’ll gain tools to manage triggers, set boundaries, and build resilience. Connect with others who understand your journey and reclaim control over your life. You are stronger than you think. Reach out for a free diagnostic tool and a 20-minute consultation to see if this group is right for you. Healing is possible—you don’t have to do it alone.
Your past doesn’t define you. This 6-week trauma-processing group provides a safe space for adult survivors of childhood physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. Through guided discussions, coping strategies, and inner child healing, you’ll gain tools to manage triggers, set boundaries, and build resilience. Connect with others who understand your journey and reclaim control over your life. You are stronger than you think. Reach out for a free diagnostic tool and a 20-minute consultation to see if this group is right for you. Healing is possible—you don’t have to do it alone.
A monthly consultation group for therapists who would like to learn about or deepen their understanding and integrate expressive arts, somatic inquiry,/practices, and ecotherapy into their practice. We will prioritize self-care practices to resource ourselves as practitioners and consult about our work with clients through talk, expressive arts (movement, drama, music, visual arts, images, poetry and storytelling). We will engage in processing our own triggers, vicarious trauma, and grief. Other themes will naturally emerge, and include any business-related issues. 6 spots per group. 20 min Free Consultation to see if the group is a match for you.
A monthly consultation group for therapists who would like to learn about or deepen their understanding and integrate expressive arts, somatic inquiry,/practices, and ecotherapy into their practice. We will prioritize self-care practices to resource ourselves as practitioners and consult about our work with clients through talk, expressive arts (movement, drama, music, visual arts, images, poetry and storytelling). We will engage in processing our own triggers, vicarious trauma, and grief. Other themes will naturally emerge, and include any business-related issues. 6 spots per group. 20 min Free Consultation to see if the group is a match for you.
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Depression Support Groups
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.