Trauma and PTSD Support Groups in Sacramento, CA
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Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA
Verified
Verified
"I provide small group therapy for those suffering from complex
PTSD
due to being in a relationship with a narcissist. "
Parenting Through Your Pain
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"This group will help you navigate parenting issues and problems you may be having with parenting if you are experiencing or have experienced
trauma
. This is a 12-week group with information to help you with identifying your
trauma
, identifying how ..."
PTSD Service Dogs
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, MFT, CPTT, AAT
Verified
Verified
"
PTSD
Service Dogs is an open group therapy program. Participants must be pre-approved prior to participation. The group is focused not only on the training clients dogs to be
PTSD
Service Dogs but also serves as a processing group for ..."
Wounded Heart: Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"Many women who were sexually abused at an early age discover that the self protective measures that got them through childhood cause great problems for them as adults. Wounded Heart is an 18wk intensive therapy group designed to help women ..."
Stress Management for PTSD
Psychologist, PsyD, MS, MA
Verified
Verified
"For those individuals already working with a primary therapist with primary focus on managing symptoms of
PTSD
. This open group provides psychoeducation, support and experiential techniques aimed at symptom reduction. The group has rolling admission on a trimester schedule and ..."
Sacramento Women's Trauma Recovery Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"Weekly Therapy Group for Adult Women with
PTSD
facilitated by LCSW. Group is 12 sessions and follows a Cognitive Processing Therapy model, an evidence-based treatment for
PTSD
. Group is open to adults ages 18+ who identify as women. Interest list ..."
Trauma Recovery; 21st Century
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, MFT, CPTT, AAT
Verified
Verified
"Group Therapy utilizing 21st century resources to identify practical coping mechanisms: digital, gaming, outdoor activities, martial arts, yoga, etc "
Psychedelic Integration Therapy Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"This group is focused on those healing form all addictions and have used or are using the assistance of psychedelics in their healing practice. This group does not encourage or condone any illegal activities, the purchase, sale or transfer of ..."
Trauma Recovery Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"This group is a psychoeducation group that will offer information on what
trauma
is, how
trauma
affects your life and how you can recover. This group is 8-10 weeks, weekly for 60-90 minutes. This group is free. "
Not accepting new clients
Consultation Group for EMDR Therapists
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"An EMDRIA-certified EMDR therapist is part of an international community of
trauma
therapists on the cutting edge of brain-body healing. This virtual consultation group is for EMDR-trained therapist who are ready to take their next step toward certification. New group ..."
Not accepting new clients
The Attach Place Center for Strengthening Relat.
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"We are a specialty clinic for comprehensive treatment for attachment and
trauma
challenged children & their families and we also provide marriage and family therapy to individuals, couples and families. We offer Therapeutic parenting trainings to adoptive/foster parents; we facilitate ..."
Art Journal Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCM
Verified
Verified
"This group will run for 6 weeks starting Thursday May 18th at 6pm-7:30pm. We will be meeting in person at my midtown Art Studio. We will be going over a variety of simple art techniques which promote relaxation, stress relief, ..."
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Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA
Verified
Verified
"I provide small group therapy for those suffering from complex
PTSD
due to being in a relationship with a narcissist. "
Parenting Through Your Pain
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"This group will help you navigate parenting issues and problems you may be having with parenting if you are experiencing or have experienced
trauma
. This is a 12-week group with information to help you with identifying your
trauma
, identifying how ..."
PTSD Service Dogs
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, MFT, CPTT, AAT
Verified
Verified
"
PTSD
Service Dogs is an open group therapy program. Participants must be pre-approved prior to participation. The group is focused not only on the training clients dogs to be
PTSD
Service Dogs but also serves as a processing group for ..."
Stress Management for PTSD
Psychologist, PsyD, MS, MA
Verified
Verified
"For those individuals already working with a primary therapist with primary focus on managing symptoms of
PTSD
. This open group provides psychoeducation, support and experiential techniques aimed at symptom reduction. The group has rolling admission on a trimester schedule and ..."
Wounded Heart: Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"Many women who were sexually abused at an early age discover that the self protective measures that got them through childhood cause great problems for them as adults. Wounded Heart is an 18wk intensive therapy group designed to help women ..."
Sacramento Women's Trauma Recovery Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"Weekly Therapy Group for Adult Women with
PTSD
facilitated by LCSW. Group is 12 sessions and follows a Cognitive Processing Therapy model, an evidence-based treatment for
PTSD
. Group is open to adults ages 18+ who identify as women. Interest list ..."
Trauma Recovery; 21st Century
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, MFT, CPTT, AAT
Verified
Verified
"Group Therapy utilizing 21st century resources to identify practical coping mechanisms: digital, gaming, outdoor activities, martial arts, yoga, etc "
Psychedelic Integration Therapy Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"This group is focused on those healing form all addictions and have used or are using the assistance of psychedelics in their healing practice. This group does not encourage or condone any illegal activities, the purchase, sale or transfer of ..."
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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?
Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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.