Trauma Focused Support Groups in Alameda, CA

This ongoing support group meets online weekly every Tuesday night to help each other in living our best lives. This group focuses on education, skills building and thriving. Join us as we create a comfortable, safe, warm and welcoming community of women in recovery. (12 people maximum) Call /Txt Rachel 858-922-7337
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Hosted by Rachel Rosenfeld
Psychologist, PsyD
Group meets in Alameda, CA 94501
This ongoing support group meets online weekly every Tuesday night to help each other in living our best lives. This group focuses on education, skills building and thriving. Join us as we create a comfortable, safe, warm and welcoming community of women in recovery. (12 people maximum) Call /Txt Rachel 858-922-7337
(858) 240-8647 View (858) 240-8647
Ready to make significant progress in your trauma healing journey? EMDR Intensives offer a powerful, concentrated approach, allowing you to address deep-rooted challenges in just a few sessions. These personalized, half- or full-day sessions combine comprehensive preparation, focused trauma reprocessing, and tailored follow-up support to help you break through where traditional therapy may take longer. Ideal for those with busy schedules or seeking faster results, intensives provide a safe, supportive environment for profound change. Take the next step toward healing—reach out today to learn more or schedule your personalized EMDR Intensive.
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Hosted by Amanda Whitehurst
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Group meets in Alameda, CA 94501
Ready to make significant progress in your trauma healing journey? EMDR Intensives offer a powerful, concentrated approach, allowing you to address deep-rooted challenges in just a few sessions. These personalized, half- or full-day sessions combine comprehensive preparation, focused trauma reprocessing, and tailored follow-up support to help you break through where traditional therapy may take longer. Ideal for those with busy schedules or seeking faster results, intensives provide a safe, supportive environment for profound change. Take the next step toward healing—reach out today to learn more or schedule your personalized EMDR Intensive.
(424) 479-9590 View (424) 479-9590
This ongoing support group meets weekly online Tuesday nights to help each other in accelerating our recovery. This group focuses on education, skills building and thriving. Join us as we create a comfortable, safe, warm and welcoming community of people in recovery. (12 people maximum) Call Rachel 510-640-8387 I usually respond within an hour :)
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Hosted by The Codependency Clinic
Psychologist, PsyD
Group meets in Alameda, CA 94501
This ongoing support group meets weekly online Tuesday nights to help each other in accelerating our recovery. This group focuses on education, skills building and thriving. Join us as we create a comfortable, safe, warm and welcoming community of people in recovery. (12 people maximum) Call Rachel 510-640-8387 I usually respond within an hour :)
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Our San Francisco Bay Area Family of Origin Retreat is called "Return to Self". At this codependency retreat in Marin we focus on helping adults facing codependency, Adult Children of Alcoholics, Adult Children of Narcissists and C-PTSD. At this comprehensive 7 day therapy retreat we create a relaxing, safe and supportive environment to explore the origins of codependency and help end the cycle of codependency in families. Adults who experienced physical, sexual or emotional abuse from age 0-18 are welcome. Cost $3540 www.thecodependencyclinic.com/retreats Call Rachel at 858-922-7337
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Hosted by Rachel Rosenfeld
Psychologist, PsyD
Group meets in Alameda, CA 94501
Our San Francisco Bay Area Family of Origin Retreat is called "Return to Self". At this codependency retreat in Marin we focus on helping adults facing codependency, Adult Children of Alcoholics, Adult Children of Narcissists and C-PTSD. At this comprehensive 7 day therapy retreat we create a relaxing, safe and supportive environment to explore the origins of codependency and help end the cycle of codependency in families. Adults who experienced physical, sexual or emotional abuse from age 0-18 are welcome. Cost $3540 www.thecodependencyclinic.com/retreats Call Rachel at 858-922-7337
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This group is a six-week therapy group for women, blending the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model and mindfulness. This group is tailored for those navigating grief, trauma, relationship shifts, and career challenges along with a safe space for exploration. I offer guided exercises, discussions, & compassionate support to empower you to deepen your self-awareness and resilience. Each session delves into parts recognition, self-compassion, healing exiled parts, and integrating the inner self. Join this transformative journey, celebrating progress and setting intentions for ongoing transformation. 'Embracing Change' offers women strength, solace, and authentic resilience. Contact me for a free consultation.
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Hosted by Kelly Albrecht
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ASW, IFS
Group meets in Palo Alto, CA 94301
This group is a six-week therapy group for women, blending the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model and mindfulness. This group is tailored for those navigating grief, trauma, relationship shifts, and career challenges along with a safe space for exploration. I offer guided exercises, discussions, & compassionate support to empower you to deepen your self-awareness and resilience. Each session delves into parts recognition, self-compassion, healing exiled parts, and integrating the inner self. Join this transformative journey, celebrating progress and setting intentions for ongoing transformation. 'Embracing Change' offers women strength, solace, and authentic resilience. Contact me for a free consultation.
(650) 436-4565 View (650) 436-4565
This is a group for those who have been wounded in sexual relationships in a way that impacts your freedom, your ability to move through the world safely, the privilege to feel safe or free in romantic relationships and the ability to move freely through dating. Join us to process these wounds and explore concepts around your sexuality including empowerment, consent with partners, healthy assertion of boundaries, and clear communication. Population: Female identified people who are face shame, discomfort, power struggles or fear around pleasure, attraction, and sexuality with their sexual abuse history. Check www.biancaaarons.com/group-therapy to learn more.
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Hosted by Bianca Aarons Integrative Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94114
This is a group for those who have been wounded in sexual relationships in a way that impacts your freedom, your ability to move through the world safely, the privilege to feel safe or free in romantic relationships and the ability to move freely through dating. Join us to process these wounds and explore concepts around your sexuality including empowerment, consent with partners, healthy assertion of boundaries, and clear communication. Population: Female identified people who are face shame, discomfort, power struggles or fear around pleasure, attraction, and sexuality with their sexual abuse history. Check www.biancaaarons.com/group-therapy to learn more.
(415) 319-6218 View (415) 319-6218
Therapist: Caroline Mok Ph.D.When: Every Other Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30pm Cost: $80/session
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Hosted by Caroline Mok
Psychologist, PhD
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94704
Therapist: Caroline Mok Ph.D.When: Every Other Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30pm Cost: $80/session
(510) 827-1036 View (510) 827-1036
This IFS (Internal Family Systems) and mindfulness-based therapy group offers a safe, supportive space to heal from trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, work stress, and life transitions. You’ll explore your inner world, understand your “parts,” and cultivate deep self-compassion. Through experiential practices and meaningful group connection, you’ll gain practical tools to process unresolved emotions and navigate daily stress with greater clarity and resilience—while feeling truly seen, supported, and empowered. Schedule your free consultation to get started.
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Hosted by Sterling Walker
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94114
This IFS (Internal Family Systems) and mindfulness-based therapy group offers a safe, supportive space to heal from trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, work stress, and life transitions. You’ll explore your inner world, understand your “parts,” and cultivate deep self-compassion. Through experiential practices and meaningful group connection, you’ll gain practical tools to process unresolved emotions and navigate daily stress with greater clarity and resilience—while feeling truly seen, supported, and empowered. Schedule your free consultation to get started.
(415) 840-3997 View (415) 840-3997
Our therapy groups offer a safe, supportive space for Autistic and neurodivergent adults to connect. Facilitated by a licensed therapist, they function like process groups, fostering discussion, reflection, and community. Conversations flow organically, with members learning from one another and offering mutual support. We also integrate psychoeducation and IFS parts work, exploring topics such as sensory self-care, preventing burnout, managing stress, late-life autism diagnosis, and navigating miscommunication and relationships. We have neurodivergent groups tailored for women and gender-diverse individuals, working professionals, and college students. Contact us to learn more about upcoming opportunities to join.
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Hosted by Open Doors Therapy - Autism, ADHD, Late-Diagnosed
Psychologist, PhD
Group meets in Palo Alto, CA 94303
Our therapy groups offer a safe, supportive space for Autistic and neurodivergent adults to connect. Facilitated by a licensed therapist, they function like process groups, fostering discussion, reflection, and community. Conversations flow organically, with members learning from one another and offering mutual support. We also integrate psychoeducation and IFS parts work, exploring topics such as sensory self-care, preventing burnout, managing stress, late-life autism diagnosis, and navigating miscommunication and relationships. We have neurodivergent groups tailored for women and gender-diverse individuals, working professionals, and college students. Contact us to learn more about upcoming opportunities to join.
(650) 460-5059 View (650) 460-5059
Our free virtual parent support group is facilitated by a licensed therapist and offers parents of teens a vital lifeline in today's challenging parenting landscape. This weekly online group provides a safe, confidential space where caregivers connect, share experiences, and exchange resources. Participants gain support as they navigate complex issues such as mental health concerns, substance abuse, behavioral problems, academic pressures, and social media challenges. By fostering a supportive community, we empower parents to build resilience, practice their own self-care, and guide their teens through adolescence with confidence and compassion. Register for this community group on our website.
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Hosted by Teen Depression Treatment Center at Evolve
Treatment Center
Group meets in Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Our free virtual parent support group is facilitated by a licensed therapist and offers parents of teens a vital lifeline in today's challenging parenting landscape. This weekly online group provides a safe, confidential space where caregivers connect, share experiences, and exchange resources. Participants gain support as they navigate complex issues such as mental health concerns, substance abuse, behavioral problems, academic pressures, and social media challenges. By fostering a supportive community, we empower parents to build resilience, practice their own self-care, and guide their teens through adolescence with confidence and compassion. Register for this community group on our website.
(925) 478-5244 View (925) 478-5244
Support and processing Group for those seeking healing from confusion and pain in childhood, in the context of a safe, nurturing group. For adults. We will be using Lyndsay Gibson's book, "Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents," as a guide throughout our meetings. Minimum of 3, max of 6 participants. $75/session, 6 weeks. Next group in Summer or Fall. Tuesdays, 7pm to 8:30pm. Please email or call to set up a free 20 minute consult session to assess for fit.
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Hosted by Blue Mudbhary
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, JD, LMFT
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94127
Support and processing Group for those seeking healing from confusion and pain in childhood, in the context of a safe, nurturing group. For adults. We will be using Lyndsay Gibson's book, "Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents," as a guide throughout our meetings. Minimum of 3, max of 6 participants. $75/session, 6 weeks. Next group in Summer or Fall. Tuesdays, 7pm to 8:30pm. Please email or call to set up a free 20 minute consult session to assess for fit.
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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.
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Hosted by Donald Walter Kiehn
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94610
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.
(510) 216-1142 View (510) 216-1142
Somatically Focused Trauma Therapy Group: A closed group for members to learn and use somatic interventions and skills for processing their trauma and getting help with emotional regulation, in the safety of a supportive group. Minimum of 4, maximum of 6 participants. $60/session, 10 weeks. Virtual meetings, over zoom. Tuesday evenings, 6pm to 6:50pm. Start date: June 2nd, 2026. Please email or call to set up a free 20-minute consult session to assess for fit and learn more about the structure and goals for the group.
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Hosted by Blue Mudbhary
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, JD, LMFT
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94127
Somatically Focused Trauma Therapy Group: A closed group for members to learn and use somatic interventions and skills for processing their trauma and getting help with emotional regulation, in the safety of a supportive group. Minimum of 4, maximum of 6 participants. $60/session, 10 weeks. Virtual meetings, over zoom. Tuesday evenings, 6pm to 6:50pm. Start date: June 2nd, 2026. Please email or call to set up a free 20-minute consult session to assess for fit and learn more about the structure and goals for the group.
(415) 498-1268 View (415) 498-1268
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 $400 per month with a commitment of 6 months to help provide support for one another on an ongoing basis.
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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 $400 per month with a commitment of 6 months to help provide support for one another on an ongoing basis.
(510) 662-1284 View (510) 662-1284
It's never easy when a marriage or significant relationship ends. Whatever the reason for the split, whether you wanted it or not, the breakup of a relationship can turn your whole world upside down. It triggers all sorts of painful and unsettling feelings. This is a support group to express your feelings and process how the end of your relationship is affecting you. Group members engage in active listening and are eager to connect with you through meaningful dialogue. Why endure the pain associated with breakups alone, when you can be supported by group members? Insurance accepted
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Hosted by Dr. Jayn Rajandran PsyD / Jayn.Org
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, IO, Psych, CGE
Group meets in Palo Alto, CA 94301
It's never easy when a marriage or significant relationship ends. Whatever the reason for the split, whether you wanted it or not, the breakup of a relationship can turn your whole world upside down. It triggers all sorts of painful and unsettling feelings. This is a support group to express your feelings and process how the end of your relationship is affecting you. Group members engage in active listening and are eager to connect with you through meaningful dialogue. Why endure the pain associated with breakups alone, when you can be supported by group members? Insurance accepted
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For some of us, there are moments where our lives change forever, and we have no choice or say in the matter. Losing a loved one in a traumatic and unexpected way is one of these moments. This group is here for you to process your loss and honor your loved one in a welcoming space, with the help of group sharing, somatic exercises, creativity and community support to help you move across the threshold into this forever changed landscape of your life.
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Hosted by Amy Hyun Swart
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, RYT
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94118
For some of us, there are moments where our lives change forever, and we have no choice or say in the matter. Losing a loved one in a traumatic and unexpected way is one of these moments. This group is here for you to process your loss and honor your loved one in a welcoming space, with the help of group sharing, somatic exercises, creativity and community support to help you move across the threshold into this forever changed landscape of your life.
(650) 295-0420 View (650) 295-0420
I developed a gift for dream interpretation early in life. In this group participants practice and gradually gain expertise in the interpretation of their own dreams. We discuss the nature of symbolic dream material, metaphors, archetypes, world mythologies and psychodynamic patterns and processes that reveal themselves in our dream life. I have been practicing dream interpretation for almost 40 year, teaching at the Sophia Center of Holy Names University in Oakland, CA for 15 years and now at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute of UC Berkeley.
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Hosted by Barry Steven Friedman
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94611
I developed a gift for dream interpretation early in life. In this group participants practice and gradually gain expertise in the interpretation of their own dreams. We discuss the nature of symbolic dream material, metaphors, archetypes, world mythologies and psychodynamic patterns and processes that reveal themselves in our dream life. I have been practicing dream interpretation for almost 40 year, teaching at the Sophia Center of Holy Names University in Oakland, CA for 15 years and now at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute of UC Berkeley.
(510) 499-6900 View (510) 499-6900
This group will focus on: individuals learning to track and regulate their nervous systems and the creation of and participation in a coherent group/social nervous system. These elements aim to support group participants in: increasing emotional and physiological regulation; decreasing stress; and increasing capacity to feel connected, alive, and steady with life’s challenges. Each group member will have an opportunity to work with their own material and be witnessed by the group. The group will take place in Wildcat Canyon in Richmond, connecting the coherence of the natural environment with human healing work.
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Hosted by Sarah Ross
Psychologist, PhD, SEP
Group meets in Richmond, CA 94805
This group will focus on: individuals learning to track and regulate their nervous systems and the creation of and participation in a coherent group/social nervous system. These elements aim to support group participants in: increasing emotional and physiological regulation; decreasing stress; and increasing capacity to feel connected, alive, and steady with life’s challenges. Each group member will have an opportunity to work with their own material and be witnessed by the group. The group will take place in Wildcat Canyon in Richmond, connecting the coherence of the natural environment with human healing work.
(415) 610-7057 View (415) 610-7057
Our free virtual parent support group is facilitated by a licensed therapist and offers parents of teens a vital lifeline in today's challenging parenting landscape. This weekly online group provides a safe, confidential space where caregivers connect, share experiences, and exchange resources. Participants gain support as they navigate complex issues such as mental health concerns, substance abuse, behavioral problems, academic pressures, and social media challenges. By fostering a supportive community, we empower parents to build resilience, practice their own self-care, and guide their teens through adolescence with confidence and compassion. Register for this community group on our website.
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Hosted by Evolve East Bay Teen Treatment Center
Treatment Center
Group meets in Danville, CA 94526
Our free virtual parent support group is facilitated by a licensed therapist and offers parents of teens a vital lifeline in today's challenging parenting landscape. This weekly online group provides a safe, confidential space where caregivers connect, share experiences, and exchange resources. Participants gain support as they navigate complex issues such as mental health concerns, substance abuse, behavioral problems, academic pressures, and social media challenges. By fostering a supportive community, we empower parents to build resilience, practice their own self-care, and guide their teens through adolescence with confidence and compassion. Register for this community group on our website.
(925) 886-0258 View (925) 886-0258
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.
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Hosted by Christine Rivlin
Counselor, LPCC
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94114
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.
(760) 206-3607 View (760) 206-3607

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