Support Groups in Oakland, CA
Discover a path to inner peace and contentment. Join our Mindfulness Group and learn how to cultivate awareness and manage stress in your daily life. We will explore practical techniques and strategies for managing stress, improving focus, and developing a deeper sense of self-awareness. Whether you're facing burnout, negative thoughts, or simply seeking a space to decompress, our group provides a safe and empowering environment for growth and transformation.
Hosted by Savannah Wilson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, APCC
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94610
Discover a path to inner peace and contentment. Join our Mindfulness Group and learn how to cultivate awareness and manage stress in your daily life. We will explore practical techniques and strategies for managing stress, improving focus, and developing a deeper sense of self-awareness. Whether you're facing burnout, negative thoughts, or simply seeking a space to decompress, our group provides a safe and empowering environment for growth and transformation.
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Hosted by Oakland DBT and Mindfulness Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94611
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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.
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.
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 negatively-then learn how to change them. This could be your group. Many gain insight from peers, guided by a professional, or hear about consequences from other members, deciding they don't want to go down that road. Some decide after attending groups to continue seeking help. Motivational Enhancement Therapy is the underpinning of groups.
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 negatively-then learn how to change them. This could be your group. Many gain insight from peers, guided by a professional, or hear about consequences from other members, deciding they don't want to go down that road. Some decide after attending groups to continue seeking help. Motivational Enhancement Therapy is the underpinning of groups.
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 is key to overcoming anxiety, and individual therapy alone does not provide the opportunity for teens to face their fears head on. Group therapy provides a supportive environment where your teen can connect with peers they can identify with and build relationships with, and it is far less costly than traditional talk therapy. Accepting referrals for ages 13-18.
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 is key to overcoming anxiety, and individual therapy alone does not provide the opportunity for teens to face their fears head on. Group therapy provides a supportive environment where your teen can connect with peers they can identify with and build relationships with, and it is far less costly than traditional talk therapy. Accepting referrals for ages 13-18.
Education for clients and/ or family members impacted by substance abuse. Addresses the science of addiction and how substances change the brain, impacts relationships, behavior, self concept, and values. Education topics cover: PAW (Post Acute Withdraw), relapse prevention, cross addiction, coping skills for cravings, stages of change, family roles, communication skills, understanding emotions, trust, boundaries, anger, shame, self-soothing mindfulness techniques, uniting to fight "the dragon" of addiction (not each other) and embarking on a recovery journey. Attendance of Education Group suggested concurrently or prior to process group participation. Call for schedule, sign up, or to plan a seminar.
Education for clients and/ or family members impacted by substance abuse. Addresses the science of addiction and how substances change the brain, impacts relationships, behavior, self concept, and values. Education topics cover: PAW (Post Acute Withdraw), relapse prevention, cross addiction, coping skills for cravings, stages of change, family roles, communication skills, understanding emotions, trust, boundaries, anger, shame, self-soothing mindfulness techniques, uniting to fight "the dragon" of addiction (not each other) and embarking on a recovery journey. Attendance of Education Group suggested concurrently or prior to process group participation. Call for schedule, sign up, or to plan a seminar.
CURRENT OPENINGS This group is for folks with marginalized genders, i.e. women, trans, and non-binary folks. Groups function as a microcosm of the real world and are a powerful place to build better skills and confidence in navigating relationship with ourselves and others. Are you craving connection and feedback? Would you like to have a supportive place to take risks in relating in new ways? Hearing from others who have dealt with similar issues can help us understand our own predicaments; and having an opportunity to tell our own stories can empower us to find our voice.
Hosted by Bay Area Group Therapy Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94618
CURRENT OPENINGS This group is for folks with marginalized genders, i.e. women, trans, and non-binary folks. Groups function as a microcosm of the real world and are a powerful place to build better skills and confidence in navigating relationship with ourselves and others. Are you craving connection and feedback? Would you like to have a supportive place to take risks in relating in new ways? Hearing from others who have dealt with similar issues can help us understand our own predicaments; and having an opportunity to tell our own stories can empower us to find our voice.
Learn the 5 Hand in Hand Listening tools and how to apply them in your own family and in therapy with children in these interactive and small classes. More info here: sfbayplaytherapy.com/parent-groups.html
Learn the 5 Hand in Hand Listening tools and how to apply them in your own family and in therapy with children in these interactive and small classes. More info here: sfbayplaytherapy.com/parent-groups.html
If you’re longing for deeper sisterhood, meaningful connection, and a space to be fully seen, join enrollment this 8-week in-person women’s circle held in my Oakland office near Lake Merritt. This is a closed, committed group limited to a small number of women where we’ll gather to explore themes like intimacy, healing, self-worth, relationships, purpose, and embodied presence. Each session will include grounding, relational practices, facilitated sharing, and space for emotional and nervous system nourishment. This circle is for women who are ready to co-create a space of trust, authenticity, & transformation.
If you’re longing for deeper sisterhood, meaningful connection, and a space to be fully seen, join enrollment this 8-week in-person women’s circle held in my Oakland office near Lake Merritt. This is a closed, committed group limited to a small number of women where we’ll gather to explore themes like intimacy, healing, self-worth, relationships, purpose, and embodied presence. Each session will include grounding, relational practices, facilitated sharing, and space for emotional and nervous system nourishment. This circle is for women who are ready to co-create a space of trust, authenticity, & transformation.
Everyone wants love and yearns for a relationship that provides the deep connection, passionate romance, and emotional security that human beings desperately need for survival. However, modern dating has presented its own unique challenges to ladies in the Bay Area that are looking for love, but struggling to avoid continued toxic energy. This workshop will help you slow down and self-reflect to find the barriers you have unconsciously built against love. You will also learn about the male psyche, generating attraction, and deepening intimacy to inspire devotion. Pick up your copy of BECOMING THE FEMALE HUNTER on Amazon/Kindle!
Everyone wants love and yearns for a relationship that provides the deep connection, passionate romance, and emotional security that human beings desperately need for survival. However, modern dating has presented its own unique challenges to ladies in the Bay Area that are looking for love, but struggling to avoid continued toxic energy. This workshop will help you slow down and self-reflect to find the barriers you have unconsciously built against love. You will also learn about the male psyche, generating attraction, and deepening intimacy to inspire devotion. Pick up your copy of BECOMING THE FEMALE HUNTER on Amazon/Kindle!
Have your current or past relationship faced challenges such as communication issues, conflicts, intimacy concerns, and relationship breakdowns? Are you also experiencing relationship trauma such as anxiety, depression, fear, trust issues, and emotional numbness? This group is designed to help you explore the delicate threads of connection – from communication nuances to financial understanding, trust-building, and the profound realms of intimacy. Whether you're navigating the dating scene, in a committed relationship, or fostering a long-term partnership, let's walk this path of growth, love, and deeper connection, hand in hand.
Hosted by Veronica Ghabour
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94609
Have your current or past relationship faced challenges such as communication issues, conflicts, intimacy concerns, and relationship breakdowns? Are you also experiencing relationship trauma such as anxiety, depression, fear, trust issues, and emotional numbness? This group is designed to help you explore the delicate threads of connection – from communication nuances to financial understanding, trust-building, and the profound realms of intimacy. Whether you're navigating the dating scene, in a committed relationship, or fostering a long-term partnership, let's walk this path of growth, love, and deeper connection, hand in hand.
You have depression, anxiety, ADHD, symptoms of traumatic stress, or maybe a substance use disorder, and your symptoms are making it hard for you to function. Or you worry about a friend, family member, or colleague who is showing concerning signs or symptoms. But with so much stigma and judgment, how can you talk about these concerns? Who can you trust? We will discuss the stigma and misconceptions surrounding mental health.
You have depression, anxiety, ADHD, symptoms of traumatic stress, or maybe a substance use disorder, and your symptoms are making it hard for you to function. Or you worry about a friend, family member, or colleague who is showing concerning signs or symptoms. But with so much stigma and judgment, how can you talk about these concerns? Who can you trust? We will discuss the stigma and misconceptions surrounding mental health.
The Middle School Art Therapy Group is for individuals ages 11-14 currently in middle school. This group is for girls, genderqueer, non-binary, and trans youth. This art therapy group integrates therapeutic art making, journaling and talk therapy and focuses on emotion expression, coping skills, self esteem, social relationships, body image, identity, neurodivergence, gender & sexuality, transitions, and managing stress and symptoms such as anxiety and depression. Facilitated by Lauren Chester, MPS, ATR-BC, LCAT (she/they) This group is in-person at our office in Oakland, CA. $800 for 10 weeks (split into two payments of $400)
Hosted by East Bay Art Therapy
Art Therapist, MPS, ATR-BC, LCAT, ATCS
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94610
The Middle School Art Therapy Group is for individuals ages 11-14 currently in middle school. This group is for girls, genderqueer, non-binary, and trans youth. This art therapy group integrates therapeutic art making, journaling and talk therapy and focuses on emotion expression, coping skills, self esteem, social relationships, body image, identity, neurodivergence, gender & sexuality, transitions, and managing stress and symptoms such as anxiety and depression. Facilitated by Lauren Chester, MPS, ATR-BC, LCAT (she/they) This group is in-person at our office in Oakland, CA. $800 for 10 weeks (split into two payments of $400)
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 space is intended for those who identify as neurodivergent (any sort of disability, condition, or mental illness that is outside the established “norm” innate or acquired.) Many neurodivergent folks share experiences of being misunderstood and othered. The purpose of this group is to deepen your understanding of yourself and your relationship patterns. Group offers a chance to get real-time feedback about how others are perceiving you, opportunities to practice new interpersonal skills, and an atmosphere of expression, acceptance, and growth. Crystal Haviland will facilitate this group to help members find more self-compassion and ease in external relationships.
Hosted by Bay Area Group Therapy Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94618
This space is intended for those who identify as neurodivergent (any sort of disability, condition, or mental illness that is outside the established “norm” innate or acquired.) Many neurodivergent folks share experiences of being misunderstood and othered. The purpose of this group is to deepen your understanding of yourself and your relationship patterns. Group offers a chance to get real-time feedback about how others are perceiving you, opportunities to practice new interpersonal skills, and an atmosphere of expression, acceptance, and growth. Crystal Haviland will facilitate this group to help members find more self-compassion and ease in external relationships.
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.
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.
We meet on the 1st Fri of the month by Zoom video meeting for consultation about transgender, non binary and questioning clients age 10+. Consult with a Gender Therapist with 25 of experience in the field as well as with other talented therapists from around the nation. WPATH Mentor Hours can be obtained through this group. Time Zone PST. 3 other groups offered.
We meet on the 1st Fri of the month by Zoom video meeting for consultation about transgender, non binary and questioning clients age 10+. Consult with a Gender Therapist with 25 of experience in the field as well as with other talented therapists from around the nation. WPATH Mentor Hours can be obtained through this group. Time Zone PST. 3 other groups offered.
Creative Connections: Art Therapy for Growing Minds. This group is designed for children of all genders to explore their thoughts, feelings, and identities through hands-on, process-based art making. Grounded in developmental psychology and child-centered therapy, the group offers a safe, playful environment where children can express themselves, build self-awareness, and strengthen social-emotional skills. Activities focus on creativity over “craft” and encourage confidence, communication, and self-regulation through guided exploration with a variety of materials. Each session is structured to meet children where they are—emotionally, cognitively, and developmentally—while fostering imagination, empathy, and resilience.
Hosted by East Bay Art Therapy
Art Therapist, MPS, ATR-BC, LCAT, ATCS
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94610
Creative Connections: Art Therapy for Growing Minds. This group is designed for children of all genders to explore their thoughts, feelings, and identities through hands-on, process-based art making. Grounded in developmental psychology and child-centered therapy, the group offers a safe, playful environment where children can express themselves, build self-awareness, and strengthen social-emotional skills. Activities focus on creativity over “craft” and encourage confidence, communication, and self-regulation through guided exploration with a variety of materials. Each session is structured to meet children where they are—emotionally, cognitively, and developmentally—while fostering imagination, empathy, and resilience.
This online group is designed for trans masculine, trans feminine, non binary or intersex adults age 25 and up. Group's goal is to support you, help you build your sense of gender contentment and to live more fully. Our group contains 7-9 members so you'll have time to get the support you need. Led by a gender therapist with 25 yrs serving the diverse gender community. Must be a Californian or Floridian. Low-fee slots. FSA/HSA OK and PPO plan superbills can be provided. Time zone: PST
This online group is designed for trans masculine, trans feminine, non binary or intersex adults age 25 and up. Group's goal is to support you, help you build your sense of gender contentment and to live more fully. Our group contains 7-9 members so you'll have time to get the support you need. Led by a gender therapist with 25 yrs serving the diverse gender community. Must be a Californian or Floridian. Low-fee slots. FSA/HSA OK and PPO plan superbills can be provided. Time zone: PST
Hosted by Lisa M De Geneste
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CHT
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94602
