**3 OPENINGS** Are you struggling to get to the bottom of your relationship struggles in individual therapy? Are you missing the intimacy you crave in friendships and romantic relationships? It's time to look deeper. IRL Men's Groups offer a space where, week after week, you get to lean into authentic connection to yourself in a group of men who are equally committed to growth. If you're up for the challenge, come join us in an edge-of-your-seat journey to greater fulfillment! This group meets in person weekly; includes a three-day annual retreat every spring.
**3 OPENINGS** Are you struggling to get to the bottom of your relationship struggles in individual therapy? Are you missing the intimacy you crave in friendships and romantic relationships? It's time to look deeper. IRL Men's Groups offer a space where, week after week, you get to lean into authentic connection to yourself in a group of men who are equally committed to growth. If you're up for the challenge, come join us in an edge-of-your-seat journey to greater fulfillment! This group meets in person weekly; includes a three-day annual retreat every spring.
Are you interested in cultivating a deeper sense of meaning, alignment, and connection through exploring and deepening relationships with other queer and trans Asians? This group weaves in body- and earth-based wisdoms, cultural nuances, spirituality, somatic practices, experiential explorations, and a liberatory-framework. We will slow down together, explore relevant themes, practice integrating our individual and collective journeys, and cultivate meaningful connections rooted in transparency, vulnerability, and self-knowing. This will be a weekly 75-min group with 3-6 members. We accept new members on an ongoing basis. Please reach out to schedule a consultation call to gauge resonance!
Are you interested in cultivating a deeper sense of meaning, alignment, and connection through exploring and deepening relationships with other queer and trans Asians? This group weaves in body- and earth-based wisdoms, cultural nuances, spirituality, somatic practices, experiential explorations, and a liberatory-framework. We will slow down together, explore relevant themes, practice integrating our individual and collective journeys, and cultivate meaningful connections rooted in transparency, vulnerability, and self-knowing. This will be a weekly 75-min group with 3-6 members. We accept new members on an ongoing basis. Please reach out to schedule a consultation call to gauge resonance!
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.
An 8-week virtual support group open to early career Latinx women in California, who are seeking to build community and engage in conversations about the unique challenges experienced in the workplace. In addition, we will discuss marianismo and cultural expectations when showing up for our families while maintaining our professional development. The aim is that through this group, participants will learn tools and gain the confidence to take up space and show up authentically and fully both in personal and professional spaces. Group begins February 21,2024 through April 10, 2024.
An 8-week virtual support group open to early career Latinx women in California, who are seeking to build community and engage in conversations about the unique challenges experienced in the workplace. In addition, we will discuss marianismo and cultural expectations when showing up for our families while maintaining our professional development. The aim is that through this group, participants will learn tools and gain the confidence to take up space and show up authentically and fully both in personal and professional spaces. Group begins February 21,2024 through April 10, 2024.
An 8-week holistic therapy group drawing from yoga philosophy, mindfulness meditation, EMDR and Dr. Peter Levine’s Somatic Experiencing®. Learn skills to trust and utilize your body as your guide in working toward greater awareness, authenticity and presence. In this group you will learn to: Discover your unique inner resources; Identify triggers and promote healthy nervous system response; Respond rather than react; Feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. ***Group now being offered as a work-at-your-own-pace course! Find out more here: www.shaunaberghtherapy.com
Hosted by Shauna Bergh--Somatic Therapy & EMDR
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RYT-500, SEP
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94611
An 8-week holistic therapy group drawing from yoga philosophy, mindfulness meditation, EMDR and Dr. Peter Levine’s Somatic Experiencing®. Learn skills to trust and utilize your body as your guide in working toward greater awareness, authenticity and presence. In this group you will learn to: Discover your unique inner resources; Identify triggers and promote healthy nervous system response; Respond rather than react; Feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. ***Group now being offered as a work-at-your-own-pace course! Find out more here: www.shaunaberghtherapy.com
An online relational process group for Queer and Trans adults in CA who want to explore new ways of connecting with others in a safe and supportive environment. Learn what it means for you to connect with others, without losing track of your own emotions, thoughts, and needs. Through a mix of structured and unstructured time, participants will be supported in exploring a wide range of themes with one another, including: vulnerability, boundaries, codependence, life transitions, body liberation, neurodivergence, anti-racism, and more. Community is waiting for you. Reach out now for more information.
Hosted by Laura Grossman Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94705
An online relational process group for Queer and Trans adults in CA who want to explore new ways of connecting with others in a safe and supportive environment. Learn what it means for you to connect with others, without losing track of your own emotions, thoughts, and needs. Through a mix of structured and unstructured time, participants will be supported in exploring a wide range of themes with one another, including: vulnerability, boundaries, codependence, life transitions, body liberation, neurodivergence, anti-racism, and more. Community is waiting for you. Reach out now for more information.
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.
Therapist: Caroline Mok Ph.D.When: Every Other Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30pm Cost: $80/session
Therapist: Caroline Mok Ph.D.When: Every Other Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30pm Cost: $80/session
Sex/porn addiction group therapy provides a safe and effective place for men to address the multi-layered aspects of their addiction: relationships, family, work, friends, self-esteem, finances, etc. The group provides the opportunity to connect with a social group in which men can explore and develop safe and healthy male-to-male relationships. In this group, the men grow and heal as a result of the therapeutic interventions, the shared sense of accountability, and the transparent and supportive relationships. Call 510.343-7391 for more information or email: robert@innerwisdomnow.com
Sex/porn addiction group therapy provides a safe and effective place for men to address the multi-layered aspects of their addiction: relationships, family, work, friends, self-esteem, finances, etc. The group provides the opportunity to connect with a social group in which men can explore and develop safe and healthy male-to-male relationships. In this group, the men grow and heal as a result of the therapeutic interventions, the shared sense of accountability, and the transparent and supportive relationships. Call 510.343-7391 for more information or email: robert@innerwisdomnow.com
Society continues to approach & respond to womxn as if we're the caretakers of the world, including in the workplace. And whew, this can feel overwhelming! Black womxn tend to struggle with psychological burdens that result from feeling different from others and undervalued due to race and gender, while also grappling with emotional labor that many womxn face in their lives. This group is intended to provide a sense of belonging, support, and lastly, offer therapeutic tools. 6-Week Group begins 6/2! Helping Black womxn to feel empowered in work, relationships, and life! Early Bird Special $299 ends 5/16! $330 full rate package.
Society continues to approach & respond to womxn as if we're the caretakers of the world, including in the workplace. And whew, this can feel overwhelming! Black womxn tend to struggle with psychological burdens that result from feeling different from others and undervalued due to race and gender, while also grappling with emotional labor that many womxn face in their lives. This group is intended to provide a sense of belonging, support, and lastly, offer therapeutic tools. 6-Week Group begins 6/2! Helping Black womxn to feel empowered in work, relationships, and life! Early Bird Special $299 ends 5/16! $330 full rate package.
This is a healing space for women navigating the raw, often unseen realities of the postpartum journey. This circle is for new mothers facing perinatal anxiety, depression, or birth trauma—who feel overwhelmed, isolated, or like everyone else seems to have it all together. This is not another playgroup filled with small talk. This is a safe space to bring your whole self: your fears, grief, questions, and truth. Together, we’ll create a supportive, non-judgmental space to connect, share, and heal. Facilitated by Emily Rose Heard, LMFTmother, trauma therapist, and former birth doula.
This is a healing space for women navigating the raw, often unseen realities of the postpartum journey. This circle is for new mothers facing perinatal anxiety, depression, or birth trauma—who feel overwhelmed, isolated, or like everyone else seems to have it all together. This is not another playgroup filled with small talk. This is a safe space to bring your whole self: your fears, grief, questions, and truth. Together, we’ll create a supportive, non-judgmental space to connect, share, and heal. Facilitated by Emily Rose Heard, LMFTmother, trauma therapist, and former birth doula.
Postpartum support group for new moms to connect with each other and learn about symptoms of PP depression, anxiety, and birth trauma.
Hosted by Larissa J Bateman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Group meets in Fremont, CA 94538
Postpartum support group for new moms to connect with each other and learn about symptoms of PP depression, anxiety, and birth trauma.
This group is for men who want to learn opening up and navigating better their emotions. Even for men, men can be scary, especially when considering opening up to our vulnerabilities and weaknesses. This is a trauma aware, somatically focus processing group where we will practice giving and receiving support. For more info, email me or check jadotnicolastherapy.com/mens-work
Hosted by Nicolas Jadot
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94702
This group is for men who want to learn opening up and navigating better their emotions. Even for men, men can be scary, especially when considering opening up to our vulnerabilities and weaknesses. This is a trauma aware, somatically focus processing group where we will practice giving and receiving support. For more info, email me or check jadotnicolastherapy.com/mens-work
Male and Female Co-therapists Leading a Virtual Therapy Group (via Zoom) Focusing on members developing greater awareness of their interpersonal patterns and behaviors which interfere with developing closeness and intimate connection with others. Members desire to develop safe and functional attachments to others by overcoming barriers to the creation of nourishing relationships in their lives. The therapists are Donald Kiehn LMFT & Anna Berger Phd They have been facilitating a therapy group for over ten (10) years.
Male and Female Co-therapists Leading a Virtual Therapy Group (via Zoom) Focusing on members developing greater awareness of their interpersonal patterns and behaviors which interfere with developing closeness and intimate connection with others. Members desire to develop safe and functional attachments to others by overcoming barriers to the creation of nourishing relationships in their lives. The therapists are Donald Kiehn LMFT & Anna Berger Phd They have been facilitating a therapy group for over ten (10) years.
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.
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.
For women who have found themselves in a world they never would have imagined. This group is for women who are in the early to middle stages of betrayal trauma due to partner PSB/Sex/Porn Addiction who are looking for a community where they can safely share their experiences. We will work our way through the grief process and discover ourselves in a new way. 4-6 members, meeting once a week in person. The fee is $425 per month with a commitment of 6 months to help provide support for one another on an ongoing basis.
Hosted by Jenny M Doying, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Group meets in Livermore, CA 94550
For women who have found themselves in a world they never would have imagined. This group is for women who are in the early to middle stages of betrayal trauma due to partner PSB/Sex/Porn Addiction who are looking for a community where they can safely share their experiences. We will work our way through the grief process and discover ourselves in a new way. 4-6 members, meeting once a week in person. The fee is $425 per month with a commitment of 6 months to help provide support for one another on an ongoing basis.
This group is for family members and (ex) partners of people on the spectrum of narcissistic personality style and meets via Telehealth. Reconnect to a secure sense of self, outside the Narcissistic System. Feel the power of connection as you are witnessed and bear witness with an open heart within the group setting. In group you will learn tools to heal, grow, and maintain healthy boundaries while learning to trust yourself to know your own experience. This Process Group will meet on going. Format will be: 110min telehealth sessions,with a 10min break.
This group is for family members and (ex) partners of people on the spectrum of narcissistic personality style and meets via Telehealth. Reconnect to a secure sense of self, outside the Narcissistic System. Feel the power of connection as you are witnessed and bear witness with an open heart within the group setting. In group you will learn tools to heal, grow, and maintain healthy boundaries while learning to trust yourself to know your own experience. This Process Group will meet on going. Format will be: 110min telehealth sessions,with a 10min break.
Listening to your body’s wisdom is re-learning how to trust yourself. This skills group is for those interested in practicing how to quiet the mind for greater connection to one’s intuition. Weekly sessions will include psychoeducation using somatic and IFS ("parts work") content so that you have tools to work through anxiety, depression, and patterned reactions. We will not process trauma histories as a group but rather will create space for quiet revelations. Wednesdays @ 12-1:15p // online $50-75/session // 6-10 participants // open enrollment
Listening to your body’s wisdom is re-learning how to trust yourself. This skills group is for those interested in practicing how to quiet the mind for greater connection to one’s intuition. Weekly sessions will include psychoeducation using somatic and IFS ("parts work") content so that you have tools to work through anxiety, depression, and patterned reactions. We will not process trauma histories as a group but rather will create space for quiet revelations. Wednesdays @ 12-1:15p // online $50-75/session // 6-10 participants // open enrollment
Support Group for women with metastatic cancer to share experiences, treatment, journey
Support Group for women with metastatic cancer to share experiences, treatment, journey
