Support Groups in Lafayette, CA

Self-Esteem
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
"Self-esteem impacts your decision-making process, your relationships, your emotional health, and your overall well-being. If you have struggled with criticism, doubt, or dissatisfaction with yourself, you are not alone. We will work on understanding how low self-esteem is developed and ..."

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, E-RYT
Verified
Verified
"Virtual, 10-session DBT skills group for adults, using The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook by McKay, starting Fall 2022. This is a skills group, not a process group. There will be a somatic or mindfulness experiential at the beginning of ..."

Teen Process Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"This weekly process group is for teens ages 14-18. Process groups are a great way for teens to receive feedback from their peers in a safe environment. The group quickly becomes a microcosm for the teen, illuminating relational tendencies that ..."

Parent Group
Counselor, PhD, LPCC, BC-TMH
Verified
Verified
"Get support, make new friends, and build community by joining a parent group. Share and discuss the unique challenges faced by parents of gifted, highly sensitive, and exceptional children. Parent groups are based on the SENG model, which is the ..."

Men and Manhood
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"This group is for men 40 and over. It addresses any and all issues that the members wish to bring up. Sometimes these are general issues that affect many members, and sometimes they are specific issues that one member wishes ..."

Recovery Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, MPH, MS
Verified
Verified
"A Recovery Group led by a clean and sober therapist with 24 years clean and sober. This relational group covers all related addiction issues. Early recovery, ongoing recovery and relapse prevention with cross talk encouraged. This group has been ongoing ..."

Wise Women
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
"A group for the aging woman. Group topics focus on life transitions, aging, relationships with adult children, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, empowerment, health psychology issues, sexuality "
Waitlist for new clients

Women's Support Group: Survivors of Sexual Trauma
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
"This is an on-going group for women who have survived sexual trauma, whether it be assault, rape, incest, child sexual abuse, date rape, molestation, or marital rape. We explore the impact of the trauma(s), learn to identify and manage triggers, ..."

MFT Intern Process & Support Group - Lafayette
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MPM, PMP
Verified
Verified
"Intern support group that meets every Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Lafayette and in Burlingame. The objective of the group is to support Interns through the process of their Internship; emotionally and practically, using tools, resources and ..."

DBT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"DBT incorporates a combination of group therapy sessions that seek to teach individuals valuable self-management skills The skills help individuals who are dealing with the suffering that is caused by negative thought processes and helps them to create mindfulness practices ..."
Not accepting new clients

Women's Separation / Divorce Support Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"The divorce process can feel intimidating, overwhelming and isolating. Each person experiences the struggles of separation differently. The road to recovery exists, and you don't have to walk it alone. Come get the necessary support and resources to create your ..."

Advanced Parent Discussion Group
Counselor, PhD, LPCC, BC-TMH
Verified
Verified
"This Advanced Parent Discussion Group is geared towards parents who want to discuss the trials and triumphs of parenting gifted kids on a deeper level. Focus will be on support, building connections, and exploring important and unique challenges faced while ..."
Waitlist for new clients

Chronic Pain Support/ Therapy Group:
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified
Verified
"Trauma, isolation and loss of connection with
others are major issue for most people dealing with chronic pain and illness. This warm, long-term support group addresses hidden disabilities, chronic pain, and life-altering medical challenges. Members of this unique group inspire ..."

Authenticity Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"Often we act in ways that do not reflect the way we feel inside because of our fears, upbringing, low self-worth, painful experiences, or other obstacles. An example is being angry about how someone treats us but never doing anything ..."

Adolescent DBT Skills Group for Ages 11-16
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, E-RYT
Verified
Verified
"Virtual 10-session DBT skills group for adolescents, using The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook by McKay, starting Fall 2022. This is a skills group, not a process group. There will be a somatic or mindfulness experiential at the beginning of ..."

Dialectical Behavior Therapy Psychoeducation Group
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
"A basic introduction to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). DBT is a form of psychotherapy that was originally conceptualized by Marsha M. Linehan. DBT combines standard cognitive-behavioral techniques for emotion regulation and reality-testing with concepts of distress tolerance, acceptance, and mindful ..."
Waitlist for new clients

Therapy Groups for Therapists
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified
Verified
"Groups for licensed and pre-licensed therapists include this group and a consultation group. These groups provide a safe place to take off your therapist's hat, look at your own issues, countertransference issues and get support for the challenges of being ..."

Women Awakening Women Online Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"If you're ready to claim your freedom from a self-defeating behaviors, or if your healing journey feels stalled, this online group will help you move forward with confidence and peace of mind. Learn elegant and practical ways to SHED shame ..."

Anger and Masculinity for Teens
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
"Feeling angry and cannot understand why? Feeling misunderstood? Unheard? Are others telling you that you get angry easily? Unable to fit in or make friends? Unable to talk with others about how you feel? Perhaps you could benefit from participating ..."
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Self-Esteem
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
"Self-esteem impacts your decision-making process, your relationships, your emotional health, and your overall well-being. If you have struggled with criticism, doubt, or dissatisfaction with yourself, you are not alone. We will work on understanding how low self-esteem is developed and ..."
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What is the difference between Group Therapy and a Support Group?
Lafayette Support Groups and Group Therapy both offer a safe place to explore important issues. It is important, however, to understand the difference between the two.
Group therapy in Lafayette is led by a therapist, group psychotherapist, or group counselor, and is generally structured around an issue. The therapist guides the group through a program as the group works together to better understand thoughts and feelings. Experienced therapists lead psychotherapy groups for various ages, such as adults, and specific issues including anger management, anxiety, and coping skills.
Support groups in Lafayette are usually facilitated by a therapist or counselor, but can also be led by members with lived experiences. Generally, a support group is less structured than a therapy group. Support groups bring together members to provide support and strength to each other, often around a common challenge such as addiction or grief.
Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
Group therapy in Lafayette is led by a therapist, group psychotherapist, or group counselor, and is generally structured around an issue. The therapist guides the group through a program as the group works together to better understand thoughts and feelings. Experienced therapists lead psychotherapy groups for various ages, such as adults, and specific issues including anger management, anxiety, and coping skills.
Support groups in Lafayette are usually facilitated by a therapist or counselor, but can also be led by members with lived experiences. Generally, a support group is less structured than a therapy group. Support groups bring together members to provide support and strength to each other, often around a common challenge such as addiction or grief.
Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
Is Group Therapy Right For You?
Group therapy in Lafayette allows you to benefit from the experiences and sharing of others. Listening to others, and recognizing what you have in common, allows you to learn about yourself. In the group environment, where therapy types such as Mindfulness Based group therapy are used, you can recognize aspects of yourself that you may choose to modify or change.
As other members share about their lives, you might see your own experiences or see patterns you hadn’t noticed previously. The group allows you to better understand issues you might not have noticed before.
Hearing the stories of group members gets you outside of yourself and helps you see your life differently. As you do that, a process of self-acceptance and empathy for others occurs as you learn to relate with others in the group.
Group therapy and support groups in Lafayette can also be a less expensive alternative to individual therapy. While you should check with your insurance company, you’ll often find that therapist led group psychotherapy is covered, while peer-led support groups are not. Either way, group session costs are generally less expensive than individual therapy.
As other members share about their lives, you might see your own experiences or see patterns you hadn’t noticed previously. The group allows you to better understand issues you might not have noticed before.
Hearing the stories of group members gets you outside of yourself and helps you see your life differently. As you do that, a process of self-acceptance and empathy for others occurs as you learn to relate with others in the group.
Group therapy and support groups in Lafayette can also be a less expensive alternative to individual therapy. While you should check with your insurance company, you’ll often find that therapist led group psychotherapy is covered, while peer-led support groups are not. Either way, group session costs are generally less expensive than individual therapy.