Support Groups in Fremont, CA
This group is to learn skills to change behaviors, emotions, and thoughts that cause problems in living. The group includes a mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness modules. We will learn how to learn how to 1.) be more in touch with self and others 2.) decrease interpersonal conflict and stress 3.) be more flexible with change, 4.) change difficult emotions, and 5.) stop acting on impulsive behaviors. The group meets on Thursday nights online from 7-8:30pm. Group members are required to commit to finishing at least one complete module (8-11 weeks).

This group is to learn skills to change behaviors, emotions, and thoughts that cause problems in living. The group includes a mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness modules. We will learn how to learn how to 1.) be more in touch with self and others 2.) decrease interpersonal conflict and stress 3.) be more flexible with change, 4.) change difficult emotions, and 5.) stop acting on impulsive behaviors. The group meets on Thursday nights online from 7-8:30pm. Group members are required to commit to finishing at least one complete module (8-11 weeks).
College students face many different obstacles. This group is designed to provide community and help student learn necessary coping skills. Please reach out to me for more information or to express interest.

College students face many different obstacles. This group is designed to provide community and help student learn necessary coping skills. Please reach out to me for more information or to express interest.
A 10 week ARFID Support Group to increase knowledge, meet others and learn new coping skills.

A 10 week ARFID Support Group to increase knowledge, meet others and learn new coping skills.
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.
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.
I invite you to join me in learning how to live wholeheartedly. In this 8-week group, you will learn about cultivating authenticity, self-compassion, resilience, gratitude, joy, intuition, faith, creativity, play, calm, rest and laughter. You will learn about courage. We will discuss feelings of "never enough," about striving for perfection. We will talk about the myth that vulnerability is weakness and how, in fact, it is our best measure of courage and the birthplace of love, connection, and belonging.

I invite you to join me in learning how to live wholeheartedly. In this 8-week group, you will learn about cultivating authenticity, self-compassion, resilience, gratitude, joy, intuition, faith, creativity, play, calm, rest and laughter. You will learn about courage. We will discuss feelings of "never enough," about striving for perfection. We will talk about the myth that vulnerability is weakness and how, in fact, it is our best measure of courage and the birthplace of love, connection, and belonging.
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.

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.
Heart + Mind Group: Learn the following skills and integrate their practice in your daily life: SELF-COMPASSION: Embrace yourself with kindness and understanding, especially during times of struggle or self-doubt. INNER COACH: Develop a supportive inner voice that encourages and uplifts you. MINDFULNESS & PRESENCE: Come into the truth of the present moment to lessen stress and anxiety. AUTHENTIC SELF: Gain clarity on your deepest values and live in alignment with them. Nature Connection: Experience healing and perspective-shifting benefits through connecting with nature. Join a group of like-hearted people in a safe and supportive environment.

Heart + Mind Group: Learn the following skills and integrate their practice in your daily life: SELF-COMPASSION: Embrace yourself with kindness and understanding, especially during times of struggle or self-doubt. INNER COACH: Develop a supportive inner voice that encourages and uplifts you. MINDFULNESS & PRESENCE: Come into the truth of the present moment to lessen stress and anxiety. AUTHENTIC SELF: Gain clarity on your deepest values and live in alignment with them. Nature Connection: Experience healing and perspective-shifting benefits through connecting with nature. Join a group of like-hearted people in a safe and supportive environment.
When your day-to-day involves serving others on their worst days, it is essential to talk to and connect with others who know the true costs of service. This group is designed to meet the unique needs of first-responders by helping members tap into inner-strengths and resources. .

When your day-to-day involves serving others on their worst days, it is essential to talk to and connect with others who know the true costs of service. This group is designed to meet the unique needs of first-responders by helping members tap into inner-strengths and resources. .
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Foresight helps you find your path to mental wellness. We’re a community of mental health experts who offer a dynamic range of care that flexes with your particular needs and goals. Our team includes licensed therapists, psychiatric providers, researchers, a dedicated care team and more who bring you a thoughtful experience that blends traditional therapy with a technology-backed approach. Our providers build meaningful relationships with you, and our digital member experience helps enhance your care in between sessions. We help you go deeper inward, getting to know you well, and heal and grow on the path that feels right for you.

Foresight helps you find your path to mental wellness. We’re a community of mental health experts who offer a dynamic range of care that flexes with your particular needs and goals. Our team includes licensed therapists, psychiatric providers, researchers, a dedicated care team and more who bring you a thoughtful experience that blends traditional therapy with a technology-backed approach. Our providers build meaningful relationships with you, and our digital member experience helps enhance your care in between sessions. We help you go deeper inward, getting to know you well, and heal and grow on the path that feels right for you.
This group is for adult survivors of childhood trauma, who have worked on the issues of their childhood, and are now ready to focus on thriving in their lives. Work in the group is focused on creating and sustaining healthy relationships, meaningful work, positive parenting, and becoming free of the remnants of the trauma that still create obstacles to thriving in the present. Please call to see if group is currently accepting new members.

This group is for adult survivors of childhood trauma, who have worked on the issues of their childhood, and are now ready to focus on thriving in their lives. Work in the group is focused on creating and sustaining healthy relationships, meaningful work, positive parenting, and becoming free of the remnants of the trauma that still create obstacles to thriving in the present. Please call to see if group is currently accepting new members.
Weekly group for adults in treatment or post-treatment for OCD. Thursday evenings. Led by Joan Davidson and Lynne Henderson. Contact Joan Davidson at 510-652-4455 x 2.

Weekly group for adults in treatment or post-treatment for OCD. Thursday evenings. Led by Joan Davidson and Lynne Henderson. Contact Joan Davidson at 510-652-4455 x 2.
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.
In this ongoing group, we step through the doorway into the creative process. As we work in imagery and make art together, we discover and develop links to feelings, patterns, beliefs and inner iconography. Within the safety of our group, difficulties can find their way into poetry, dramatic enactments, movement or works of art using collage, drawing, sandtray or painting. Our challenges will be explored as they are played out through the arts; insight and understanding will grow. Trusting in the creative process, we will strengthen our intuitive pathways and find healing, community and hope. No art experience necessary.

Hosted by Merideth Bowen Shamszad
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94602
In this ongoing group, we step through the doorway into the creative process. As we work in imagery and make art together, we discover and develop links to feelings, patterns, beliefs and inner iconography. Within the safety of our group, difficulties can find their way into poetry, dramatic enactments, movement or works of art using collage, drawing, sandtray or painting. Our challenges will be explored as they are played out through the arts; insight and understanding will grow. Trusting in the creative process, we will strengthen our intuitive pathways and find healing, community and hope. No art experience necessary.
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
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.
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.

Hosted by Veronica Ghabour
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94609
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.
This workshop will help you identify your repetitive relationship challenges and provide guidance on how to break these negative patterns. We all bring to our relationships aspects of our past that continue to show up and impact our ability to fully experience life and love. Workshop dates: 7/14, 9/22, 11/11 Cost: $75.00

This workshop will help you identify your repetitive relationship challenges and provide guidance on how to break these negative patterns. We all bring to our relationships aspects of our past that continue to show up and impact our ability to fully experience life and love. Workshop dates: 7/14, 9/22, 11/11 Cost: $75.00
Peer Consultation Group for therapists who want to practice Dialectical Behavioral Skill building, in a supportive and peer run circle (of up to 10 clinicians).

Peer Consultation Group for therapists who want to practice Dialectical Behavioral Skill building, in a supportive and peer run circle (of up to 10 clinicians).
Foresight is a mental health and wellness clinic providing patients with a wide range of treatment and services related to improving mental health and lifestyle. We are a team of psychiatrists, therapists, software engineers, bioengineers, and researchers with a mission to revolutionize mental health care through the use of modern technology - enabling us to deliver highly personalized, data-backed treatment plans to each of our patients. Since 2018, we have been developing technology to help psychiatrists prescribe medication more safely and effectively.

Foresight is a mental health and wellness clinic providing patients with a wide range of treatment and services related to improving mental health and lifestyle. We are a team of psychiatrists, therapists, software engineers, bioengineers, and researchers with a mission to revolutionize mental health care through the use of modern technology - enabling us to deliver highly personalized, data-backed treatment plans to each of our patients. Since 2018, we have been developing technology to help psychiatrists prescribe medication more safely and effectively.
Are you feeling stressed and anxious? Do you feel wound up without your usual stress outlets? Have you thought about meditating or tried an app, but it didn't last? In this guided journey of mindfulness, I teach you all the tools and information I teach clients, so that you can learn how to feel more calm and at ease, and gain control over anxiety. To access the course, visit my website, click My Services, then click Everyday Mindfulness for Stress & Anxiety.

Are you feeling stressed and anxious? Do you feel wound up without your usual stress outlets? Have you thought about meditating or tried an app, but it didn't last? In this guided journey of mindfulness, I teach you all the tools and information I teach clients, so that you can learn how to feel more calm and at ease, and gain control over anxiety. To access the course, visit my website, click My Services, then click Everyday Mindfulness for Stress & Anxiety.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Fremont?
To find a support group in your area, start by entering your city, zip code, or the name of the group into the search bar at the top of the page. When searching, consider whether you prefer an in-person or virtual group. This can help you decide how broad your geographic search should be. If you are open to virtual groups, you might want to search by state instead of just your city, especially if there are limited options nearby.
Once you complete your search, you can use the filters to narrow the results by selecting specialties (such as grief, trauma, or eating disorders), therapeutic approaches, age groups, and other criteria to find a group that best fits your needs.
Once you complete your search, you can use the filters to narrow the results by selecting specialties (such as grief, trauma, or eating disorders), therapeutic approaches, age groups, and other criteria to find a group that best fits your needs.
How does group therapy work?
Group therapy is led by one or more trained therapists and provides a space where participants can process their experiences and learn from others facing similar challenges. Groups may focus on a specific issue—such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, or caregiving—or they may center around a particular therapeutic approach, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), social skill development, or Exposure Therapy. Some groups are also designed for specific populations, such as teens, veterans, or LGBTQ+ individuals.
It’s also important to distinguish group therapy from peer-led support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous. While both can offer valuable support, therapy groups are typically led by licensed professionals and follow a more structured format. Therapy groups often meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many peer support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
It’s also important to distinguish group therapy from peer-led support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous. While both can offer valuable support, therapy groups are typically led by licensed professionals and follow a more structured format. Therapy groups often meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many peer support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
What are the benefits of group therapy?
Group therapy offers several important benefits. It brings together people facing similar challenges—whether related to mental health, physical health, or life transitions—and creates a supportive environment where participants can exchange feedback, share experiences, and learn from one another. Hearing different perspectives can help individuals discover new coping strategies and practical tools they may not have encountered on their own. Sharing personal experiences, such as coping with a serious illness or navigating family struggles, can also reduce feelings of isolation and foster a sense of connection and understanding. In addition to emotional support, group members often gain useful, real-world advice from peers who have faced similar situations.
Group therapy is typically more affordable than individual therapy and, for certain conditions, can be equally effective. Many groups also include structured activities—such as guided journaling, cognitive-behavioral exercises, or role-playing—to help participants develop concrete skills they can apply in daily life.
Group therapy is typically more affordable than individual therapy and, for certain conditions, can be equally effective. Many groups also include structured activities—such as guided journaling, cognitive-behavioral exercises, or role-playing—to help participants develop concrete skills they can apply in daily life.
Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?
It is difficult to make a blanket statement about the effectiveness of support groups, as they vary widely in focus and the conditions they address. However, support groups can be highly valuable in helping individuals gain emotional support and achieve meaningful treatment outcomes. For certain conditions, such as substance use, research has shown that group therapy can be particularly effective—sometimes just as effective as individual therapy—in supporting long-term recovery.
Many professionals attribute the effectiveness of group therapy to the unique benefits of the group setting, which fosters peer-to-peer learning and a sense of connection through shared experiences. Group settings also offer accountability and encouragement from both facilitators and fellow participants, which helps sustain motivation and supports continued progress. These factors together play a key role in promoting the overall effectiveness of group therapy.
Many professionals attribute the effectiveness of group therapy to the unique benefits of the group setting, which fosters peer-to-peer learning and a sense of connection through shared experiences. Group settings also offer accountability and encouragement from both facilitators and fellow participants, which helps sustain motivation and supports continued progress. These factors together play a key role in promoting the overall effectiveness of group therapy.
How much does group therapy cost?
Group therapy is typically less expensive than individual therapy, with sessions typically costing between $50 and $75 each. In comparison, individual therapy can cost anywhere from $100 to $200 or more per session, even with insurance. Some therapists or organizations offer low-cost or free group therapy options, particularly through community centers or nonprofit organizations. In some cases, groups may require payment upfront for a set number of sessions, such as paying for six weekly sessions at the first meeting. However, many providers offer payment plans to help make participation more accessible if this upfront payment is required.
Does insurance cover group therapy?
As with individual therapy, insurance coverage for group therapy varies based on factors such as your specific insurance plan, the purpose of the group, your diagnosis, and whether the group provider is in-network. Many insurance plans cover group therapy sessions that address diagnosable mental health conditions, such as substance use disorders, anxiety, or depression.
However, groups that focus on topics not directly tied to a mental health diagnosis—such as parenting support or divorce recovery—are less likely to be covered. Because coverage can vary widely, it’s important to check with your insurance provider before joining a group to confirm whether the sessions will be covered and what out-of-pocket costs you may be responsible for.
However, groups that focus on topics not directly tied to a mental health diagnosis—such as parenting support or divorce recovery—are less likely to be covered. Because coverage can vary widely, it’s important to check with your insurance provider before joining a group to confirm whether the sessions will be covered and what out-of-pocket costs you may be responsible for.
How long does group therapy last?
The length of each group therapy session typically ranges from 45 minutes to two hours, depending on the therapy approach, the group’s goals, and how often the group meets. In some cases, group therapy is part of a larger treatment program, such as an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), where group sessions complement individual therapy and are scheduled as part of the program’s overall structure.
The duration of participation in a group also varies. Some groups are designed to be short-term, lasting anywhere from 6 to 24 weeks—for example, bereavement groups or skills-based groups like those using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Other groups may be longer-term, lasting a year or more, and some ongoing support groups meet indefinitely, allowing participants to stay as long as they find the group helpful.
The duration of participation in a group also varies. Some groups are designed to be short-term, lasting anywhere from 6 to 24 weeks—for example, bereavement groups or skills-based groups like those using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Other groups may be longer-term, lasting a year or more, and some ongoing support groups meet indefinitely, allowing participants to stay as long as they find the group helpful.
What are the limitations of support groups?
Support groups offer many benefits, but they also have certain limitations. Unlike therapy groups, many support groups do not provide formal therapeutic treatment and are not led by licensed mental health professionals. For individuals seeking clinical treatment for specific mental health diagnoses—such as depression, eating disorders, or substance use—individual therapy or group therapy led by a licensed professional may offer more personalized and specialized care.
The effectiveness of a support group also depends heavily on the group’s participants and the overall group dynamic. When members engage respectfully and offer constructive support, the group can foster valuable peer-to-peer learning. However, if certain participants dominate discussions, provide inaccurate advice, or create conflict, it can disrupt the group’s sense of safety and reduce its effectiveness. Confidentiality can also be harder to maintain in support groups, particularly in open groups where participants can join or leave at any time. With new members regularly entering the group, it can be more difficult to build and sustain a consistent sense of trust and privacy.
The effectiveness of a support group also depends heavily on the group’s participants and the overall group dynamic. When members engage respectfully and offer constructive support, the group can foster valuable peer-to-peer learning. However, if certain participants dominate discussions, provide inaccurate advice, or create conflict, it can disrupt the group’s sense of safety and reduce its effectiveness. Confidentiality can also be harder to maintain in support groups, particularly in open groups where participants can join or leave at any time. With new members regularly entering the group, it can be more difficult to build and sustain a consistent sense of trust and privacy.