Trauma and PTSD Support Groups in Oakland, CA
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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 ..."
Teen Girls Art Therapy Group (High School)
Art Therapist, MPS, ATR-BC, LCAT
Verified
Verified
"Teen Girls Art Therapy group is for teen girls currently in High School (ages 14-18.) This art therapy group integrates therapeutic art making, journaling, and talk therapy and focuses on self esteem, social skills, transitions, relationships, body image, identity, and ..."
Consultation Group
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
"Meet with at least 3 clinicians for weekly consultation about clinical material. "
Parts Work Nondual Mindfulness Meditation Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"With the support of others, this class will empower you to heal your body and mind, develop lasting concentration, find peace, connect lovingly with yourself and others, develop your intuition, and discover wisdom and strengths you never knew you had ..."
Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Group
Counselor, PsyD, LPCC
Verified
Verified
"This 12 week group specializes in women who have experienced relationship
trauma
. This group will discuss: 1) narcissistic abuse 2) setting boundaries 3) dealing with high conflict
4) closure and moving on 5) healthy practices of dealing/communicating with narcissists 6) ..."
Special Messages
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"These groups started by attempting to redefine psychosis, however I found that many people who didn't identify with psychosis were helped when they audited the group. From labels of schizophrenia, schizoaffective, or bipolar; to labels associated with depression,
PTSD
, neurodevelopmental ..."
DBT Skills Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"A DBT skills group uses a psycho-educational class format where the emphasis is on learning and practicing behavioral skills. These skills include mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness. Skills are taught in a series of three modules, each ..."
Between Us
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified
Verified
"This group offers a holistic,
trauma
-informed therapeutic approach. Honest dialogue is used to help members develop more agency in their lives and build relationship skills. The group aims to help members discover strengths, uncover and realign belief systems, improve their ..."
Young Women's Art Therapy Group (Ages 18-26)
Art Therapist, MPS, ATR-BC, LCAT
Verified
Verified
"Young Women's Empowerment Art Therapy group is for women ages 18-26 who are no longer in high school. This art therapy group integrates therapeutic art making, journaling, and talk therapy and focuses on self esteem, social skills, transitions, relationships, body ..."
Online - Breakup Support Group - 5 people max
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, IO, Psych, CGE
Verified
Verified
"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 ..."
Somatic Skills
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"This group is for adults new to somatic work and are interested in practicing somatic skills to improve their intuition and boundary-setting. "
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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 ..."
Teen Girls Art Therapy Group (High School)
Art Therapist, MPS, ATR-BC, LCAT
Verified
Verified
"Teen Girls Art Therapy group is for teen girls currently in High School (ages 14-18.) This art therapy group integrates therapeutic art making, journaling, and talk therapy and focuses on self esteem, social skills, transitions, relationships, body image, identity, and ..."
Consultation Group
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
"Meet with at least 3 clinicians for weekly consultation about clinical material. "
Parts Work Nondual Mindfulness Meditation Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"With the support of others, this class will empower you to heal your body and mind, develop lasting concentration, find peace, connect lovingly with yourself and others, develop your intuition, and discover wisdom and strengths you never knew you had ..."
Special Messages
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"These groups started by attempting to redefine psychosis, however I found that many people who didn't identify with psychosis were helped when they audited the group. From labels of schizophrenia, schizoaffective, or bipolar; to labels associated with depression,
PTSD
, neurodevelopmental ..."
DBT Skills Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"A DBT skills group uses a psycho-educational class format where the emphasis is on learning and practicing behavioral skills. These skills include mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness. Skills are taught in a series of three modules, each ..."
Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Group
Counselor, PsyD, LPCC
Verified
Verified
"This 12 week group specializes in women who have experienced relationship
trauma
. This group will discuss: 1) narcissistic abuse 2) setting boundaries 3) dealing with high conflict
4) closure and moving on 5) healthy practices of dealing/communicating with narcissists 6) ..."
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Trauma and PTSD Support Groups
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.
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.