Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Support Groups in Oakland, CA
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Adolescent Anxiety Group
Psychological Associate, PhD
Verified
Verified
"Introducing a teletherapy process/support group to assist adolescents struggling to cope with their current environment due to the recent global pandemic. "
Emotional Regulation and Social Skills
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
"Emotional Regulation & Social Skills: Could your child use help managing big feelings and impulses? This group draws from Michelle Garcia-Winner's social thinking curriculum, using a narrative-based approach to these behaviors by externalizing them as "Unthinkables" characters that your child ..."
Women's Trauma Healing Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"Group Is Currently Closed. Small group for women struggling with effects of trauma including sexual, physical and/or emotional abuse, neglect, assault and domestic violence. Trauma interferes with relationships and day-to-day functioning while giving rise to negative thoughts, feelings and behaviors ..."
Doing Life in Recovery, Relapse Prevention Group
Drug & Alcohol Counselor
Verified
Verified
"You might find after some time in recovery, challenges come up in navigating an often stressful world, that could sabotage your clean days. Sharing your challenges as well as your successes with other like minded people, problem solving together while ..."
Support Group for Loved Ones of Addicts
Drug & Alcohol Counselor
Verified
Verified
"If someone else's behaviors are driving you crazy, and others don't seem to understand and you're not getting the compassion you need, then this is a group for you. Often individuals who are close to someone with addictive behaviors, find ..."
Taking Charge of Anxiety
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
"Does your child struggle with constant worrying or anxious ruminations? Are their fears getting in the way of their ability to enjoy life? This group will present the origins of anxiety in a way that children can understand and resonate ..."
Group Therapy for Anxious Teens
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
"This group weaves in
cognitive
-behavioral approaches and mindfulness strategies so teens can build the tools they need to manage their anxiety. Research has shown that group therapy is an especially effective treatment modality for those suffering from social anxiety. Exposure ..."
Panic and Avoidance Group
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
"For adults learning to face fears of panic sensations and avoidance. Group will focus on acceptance-based strategies and supporting group members practicing exposures (e.g., sensations, driving, freeways, public transportation). Friday mornings. Led by Joan Davidson. Contact Dr. Davidson at 510-652-4455 ..."
Early Recovery Group, Compassionate Exploration
Drug & Alcohol Counselor
Verified
Verified
"Are other people encouraging you to seek help, but you're not sure you need it? Maybe you just want to prove them wrong, or perhaps you'd like to find out if your behaviors or bad habits are impacting your life ..."
Help for Hair Pulling, Skin Picking & Other Habits
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
"For adults learning to manage problems with body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs). Tuesday afternoons. Led by Joan Davidson and Daniela Owen. Contact Joan Davidson at 510-652-4455 x2. "
Anxiety and Stress Reduction
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified
Verified
"This workshop will help you to better understand your stress and anxiety and how it effects your body. Anxiety is a common and yet debilitating experience for many of us. This group will help individuals become aware of their anxious ..."
Jessica Engle
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RDT
Verified
Verified
"Does dating scare you? Do you worry you'll die alone but also feel too scared to open your heart to someone? Our dating and social anxiety group can help you find companionship; learn practical, evidence-based techniques for working with and ..."
Anger Management: Opening Doors to Change
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"NOTE: AT THIS TIME, I'M NOT OFFERING A GROUP BUT MAY BE OFFERING IT IN THE FUTURE. Recognize how and why your anger gets triggered and out of control. Identify feelings and underlying emotions. Interrupt the cycle before it causes ..."
Moving Throughout Emotional Crisis
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified
Verified
"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 ..."
Build Confidence, Find Companionship
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, RDT
Verified
Verified
"Hello shy introvert! Do you have an Inner Critic that won’t quit? From morning to night, that critical voice in your head says things like, “what’s wrong with me?” & “I’m going to disappoint everyone!” Our dating & social anxiety ..."
Living with Chronic Illness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Verified
Verified
"This is a psycho-educational group that is topic driven. The group is for six-weeks. Each week will be a new topic. Each session will be a mixture of sharing, discussion and education. The size is limited to 6 people. Materials ..."
Young Adult Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
MD, LMFT, LCSW, MPH, AMFT
Verified
Verified
"Young adults (ages 18-26) are good candidates for IOP if they experience frequent, significant mental health difficulties that impact their family, peer relationships, school, and/or job. IOP offers more severe preventative treatment than a traditional outpatient setting offers and is ..."
Adults with ADHD
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified
Verified
"This is a 6-week workshop designed to help adults with ADHD develop skills for managing symptoms as well as creating a space for individuals so share their struggles and get group support. Each session focuses on common difficulties (e.g. organization, ..."
Women's Depression Support Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Verified
Verified
"This group is for women living with depression. The group is limited to six members. Each session is topic driven. Some topics include, setting boundaries; unhelpful thinking patterns; distress tolerance; goal setting; relaxation techniques; communication skills. The topics are modified ..."
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Adolescent Anxiety Group
Psychological Associate, PhD
Verified
Verified
"Introducing a teletherapy process/support group to assist adolescents struggling to cope with their current environment due to the recent global pandemic. "
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Support Groups
How does cognitive behavioral therapy work?
Cognitive behavioral therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario (catastrophizing) or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.
When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy?
It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioral therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.
How can I find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else?
To find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioral therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.
Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?
CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.
What is the difference between Group Therapy and a Support Group?
Oakland 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 Oakland 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 Oakland 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 Oakland 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 Oakland 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.