Support Groups in Oakland, CA
In this 8 week expressive arts therapy group for women, we will be utilizing movement, drama, painting, writing, and collage to explore the archetype of the Wild Woman as a doorway to personal power, intuitive knowing and creative energy. This group is wonderful for women who: have an active inner critic; struggle with self-esteem; feel like life has become too much work and too little play; want connection and nourishment in a community of women; desire more creative exploration and expression in their lives. Group begins: TBD.
Saturday mornings. Intake meeting is required to join group.
In this 8 week expressive arts therapy group for women, we will be utilizing movement, drama, painting, writing, and collage to explore the archetype of the Wild Woman as a doorway to personal power, intuitive knowing and creative energy. This group is wonderful for women who: have an active inner critic; struggle with self-esteem; feel like life has become too much work and too little play; want connection and nourishment in a community of women; desire more creative exploration and expression in their lives. Group begins: TBD.
Saturday mornings. Intake meeting is required to join group.
DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING RESONATE WITH YOU? You are noticing that your use has crept into a lot of different parts of your life. You are curious about what life would be like if you focused on the things that mattered in life instead of drinking so much. Come explore why you are drinking so much in a safe place!
DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING RESONATE WITH YOU? You are noticing that your use has crept into a lot of different parts of your life. You are curious about what life would be like if you focused on the things that mattered in life instead of drinking so much. Come explore why you are drinking so much in a safe place!
Our adult DBT Skills Group follows the standard DBT four-module system: Distress Tolerance, Core Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Emotion Regulation. Please see our website for detailed info
Hosted by Oakland DBT and Mindfulness Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94611
Our adult DBT Skills Group follows the standard DBT four-module system: Distress Tolerance, Core Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Emotion Regulation. Please see our website for detailed info
My online process group is a weekly therapy group for young professionals looking to talk about the things that are typically hard to talk about in daily life. Like, hurt feelings, competition or loneliness after work. My group is a space to slow down, be authentic, feel a sense of belonging, learn from others, track your progress and get relational feedback that supports your growth. Once people get more comfortable sharing their own experiences, hearing from others with similar issues and giving and receiving feedback, they often take this new confidence and relational skill set out in to their life.
My online process group is a weekly therapy group for young professionals looking to talk about the things that are typically hard to talk about in daily life. Like, hurt feelings, competition or loneliness after work. My group is a space to slow down, be authentic, feel a sense of belonging, learn from others, track your progress and get relational feedback that supports your growth. Once people get more comfortable sharing their own experiences, hearing from others with similar issues and giving and receiving feedback, they often take this new confidence and relational skill set out in to their life.
Being pregnant again after a miscarriage, perinatal loss or termination for medical reasons can present a host of unique and painful challenges. Many find that they are holding two realities at once – the hope and dreams that come with a new pregnancy, and the grief and anxiety that occur following a loss. It is important to know you are not alone; there are others on this path with you and many who have walked this path before. Join us for a four-week expressive arts support group in which we will explore the joys and difficulties of being pregnant again.
Hosted by Rose Marriage & Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94609
Being pregnant again after a miscarriage, perinatal loss or termination for medical reasons can present a host of unique and painful challenges. Many find that they are holding two realities at once – the hope and dreams that come with a new pregnancy, and the grief and anxiety that occur following a loss. It is important to know you are not alone; there are others on this path with you and many who have walked this path before. Join us for a four-week expressive arts support group in which we will explore the joys and difficulties of being pregnant again.
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 also recommended as a "step down" level of care for young adults recently released from the hospital following suicide attempts. BACA's IOP treatment plan includes: individual therapy to address specific goals, medication management, and opportunities to share experiences in groups to gain support from other young adults dealing with similar difficulties.
Hosted by Bay Area Clinical Associates - BACA
Psychiatrist, MD, LMFT, LCSW, MPH, AMFT
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94607
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 also recommended as a "step down" level of care for young adults recently released from the hospital following suicide attempts. BACA's IOP treatment plan includes: individual therapy to address specific goals, medication management, and opportunities to share experiences in groups to gain support from other young adults dealing with similar difficulties.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) offers structured support for emotional regulation, stress coping, and improved relationships in individuals struggling with various issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and personality disorders. This group can assist you in learning effective mindfulness practices, distress tolerance, and communication skills. Group sessions focus on sharing experiences, validating each other, and learning DBT techniques. The group setting encourages connection, empowerment, and consistent practice of therapeutic tools. The eight-session program covers various DBT skills, ultimately aiming to promote healing and reclaiming a sense of self-control.
Hosted by Veronica Ghabour
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94609
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) offers structured support for emotional regulation, stress coping, and improved relationships in individuals struggling with various issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and personality disorders. This group can assist you in learning effective mindfulness practices, distress tolerance, and communication skills. Group sessions focus on sharing experiences, validating each other, and learning DBT techniques. The group setting encourages connection, empowerment, and consistent practice of therapeutic tools. The eight-session program covers various DBT skills, ultimately aiming to promote healing and reclaiming a sense of self-control.
For family members and (ex) partners of people on the spectrum of narcissistic personality style. Heal by reconnecting to yourself, outside the narcissistic system. Feel the power of connection as you are witnessed and bear witness with an open heart in the group setting. Feel supported while you learn how to implement tools for healing, growth and maintaining healthy boundaries for preserving your peace of mind. Through out this process you will regain trust in yourself and become the authority of your own reality.
For family members and (ex) partners of people on the spectrum of narcissistic personality style. Heal by reconnecting to yourself, outside the narcissistic system. Feel the power of connection as you are witnessed and bear witness with an open heart in the group setting. Feel supported while you learn how to implement tools for healing, growth and maintaining healthy boundaries for preserving your peace of mind. Through out this process you will regain trust in yourself and become the authority of your own reality.
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 Laurel Salmon
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
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.
As the founder and owner of my private practice, I provide individual therapy to adults and seasoned adults. I also employ two seasoned and talented associates, who provide therapy to a diverse array of people. Collectively, we work with teens, young adults, adults and older adults in both individual and couples therapy. For more information about our specialities and approaches, you can read more about our work at: www.suzannemadamsphd.com
As the founder and owner of my private practice, I provide individual therapy to adults and seasoned adults. I also employ two seasoned and talented associates, who provide therapy to a diverse array of people. Collectively, we work with teens, young adults, adults and older adults in both individual and couples therapy. For more information about our specialities and approaches, you can read more about our work at: www.suzannemadamsphd.com
Adolescence is a tough period in a child's life as it's marked by persistent sadness, discouragement, loss of self-worth, and interest in usual activities. Depression can be a transient response to many situations and stresses. In adolescence, depressed mood is common element of the normal maturation process, the stress associated with it, the influence of hormones, and independence conflicts with parents. This is an active, funny, lively, supportive and well established group, with all teens attending it, every week. This group meets over Skype as members are located all over the SF Bay Area and California
Hosted by Dr. Jayn Rajandran PsyD / Jayn.Org
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, IO, Psych, CGE
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94618
Adolescence is a tough period in a child's life as it's marked by persistent sadness, discouragement, loss of self-worth, and interest in usual activities. Depression can be a transient response to many situations and stresses. In adolescence, depressed mood is common element of the normal maturation process, the stress associated with it, the influence of hormones, and independence conflicts with parents. This is an active, funny, lively, supportive and well established group, with all teens attending it, every week. This group meets over Skype as members are located all over the SF Bay Area and California
Learning to ask for what you want from your partner, and to graciously receive his/her feedback is critical to enlivening intimacy in new and long-term relationships. Through the fun and non-threatening modality of learning and practicing Thai bodywork, couples can improve communication about what does and doesn't feel good regarding touch. The practice is done wearing comfortable clothing. You'll be asked to bring a yoga mat and pillow. For more about Uma's background in bodywork, please visit www.growingstill.com. Prices listed are per couple. LGBTQ welcome. Please inquire if interested.
Hosted by Uma Kahn Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, MBA
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94609
Learning to ask for what you want from your partner, and to graciously receive his/her feedback is critical to enlivening intimacy in new and long-term relationships. Through the fun and non-threatening modality of learning and practicing Thai bodywork, couples can improve communication about what does and doesn't feel good regarding touch. The practice is done wearing comfortable clothing. You'll be asked to bring a yoga mat and pillow. For more about Uma's background in bodywork, please visit www.growingstill.com. Prices listed are per couple. LGBTQ welcome. Please inquire if interested.
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.
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 it is effecting them more than the one with the disease. You learn that you didn't cause it, you can't control or cure it-where does that leave you? I invite you to regain your peace of mind, with support of others like yourself, guided by a professional. This is a psycho-educational group
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 it is effecting them more than the one with the disease. You learn that you didn't cause it, you can't control or cure it-where does that leave you? I invite you to regain your peace of mind, with support of others like yourself, guided by a professional. This is a psycho-educational group
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 included. This group is for anyone who is living with chronic illness and wants to learn skills they can use every day to feel better and to find hope. Start Date: 9/22/19 COST: $240 includes all materials
Hosted by Angela M. Anderson, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94602
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 included. This group is for anyone who is living with chronic illness and wants to learn skills they can use every day to feel better and to find hope. Start Date: 9/22/19 COST: $240 includes all materials
This is a healing space for friends and family of people with Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder. We use the book It's Not You by Ramani Durvasala.
This is a healing space for friends and family of people with Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder. We use the book It's Not You by Ramani Durvasala.
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW MEMBERS! Becoming a new parent is a joy beyond words. It is also challenging in ways most of us can’t anticipate until we’re in it. This group is here to support new dads as they navigate the amazing and overwhelming experience of becoming a father. Topics include processing this big life adjustment, maintaining a healthy partnership, self-care, understanding how our past shows up in our parenting, and celebrating the joys of being a dad with other dads.
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW MEMBERS! Becoming a new parent is a joy beyond words. It is also challenging in ways most of us can’t anticipate until we’re in it. This group is here to support new dads as they navigate the amazing and overwhelming experience of becoming a father. Topics include processing this big life adjustment, maintaining a healthy partnership, self-care, understanding how our past shows up in our parenting, and celebrating the joys of being a dad with other dads.
A virtual 75 min. weekly support group (12 sessions duration) for those who identify as artists and parents. This is an all gender group where each member will have space to voice their unique experiences about what it is like to be an artist and a parent in today’s ecological and political climate. Together, we will share and learn. This group is for ALL kinds of creatives. I am currently recruiting for the fall group, which will begin in September. Start time is flexible depending on group members availability.
A virtual 75 min. weekly support group (12 sessions duration) for those who identify as artists and parents. This is an all gender group where each member will have space to voice their unique experiences about what it is like to be an artist and a parent in today’s ecological and political climate. Together, we will share and learn. This group is for ALL kinds of creatives. I am currently recruiting for the fall group, which will begin in September. Start time is flexible depending on group members availability.
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 with. Understanding their anxious response is the first step to overcoming their fears. This group draws partially from the Coping Cat curriculum, teaching skills that children can use with the help of a parent or on their own in order to manage their anxiety.
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 with. Understanding their anxious response is the first step to overcoming their fears. This group draws partially from the Coping Cat curriculum, teaching skills that children can use with the help of a parent or on their own in order to manage their anxiety.
Small group forming to meet this very lonely place and facilitate healing. I aim to create an environment where you can feel safe to share your pain, be understood and start to experience change. It is with others that we can be seen, met, learn to take risks and begin to shed the restrictive hold of depression. Together in this dark place there is opportunity for transformation. We can learn to meet some of the scary parts of ourselves with bravery, curiosity and with the newfound support of the group.
Small group forming to meet this very lonely place and facilitate healing. I aim to create an environment where you can feel safe to share your pain, be understood and start to experience change. It is with others that we can be seen, met, learn to take risks and begin to shed the restrictive hold of depression. Together in this dark place there is opportunity for transformation. We can learn to meet some of the scary parts of ourselves with bravery, curiosity and with the newfound support of the group.
