In our complex world, learning to set boundaries is more important than ever before! I have developed this group to help individuals learn how to deal with the narcissist or boundary violator in their lives. We will work together in a mutual and supportive environment to understand the dynamics behind boundary violators, find our role in maintaining toxic relationships, role play real and provide the tools and strategies you need to trust yourself, your decisions and build healthy relationships.
In our complex world, learning to set boundaries is more important than ever before! I have developed this group to help individuals learn how to deal with the narcissist or boundary violator in their lives. We will work together in a mutual and supportive environment to understand the dynamics behind boundary violators, find our role in maintaining toxic relationships, role play real and provide the tools and strategies you need to trust yourself, your decisions and build healthy relationships.
Here is a place to bring the deep sadness and love that comes with loss of a pregnancy, stillbirth, an infant. Through telling your story, listening to others, we create a place to feel safe in working with your grief, to honor the child you lost, care for yourself, and support others as you walk this path. Bringing in the wisdom of our ancestors, we learn about ways grief has been expressed and held in the past, and find the ways that work best to hold and express this experience that is unique to each person.
Hosted by Jessica Peters Malmberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Group meets in Santa Rosa, CA 95404
I help you carry what feels unbearable—the death of a child, the loss of a pregnancy, the loss of a love.
Here is a place to bring the deep sadness and love that comes with loss of a pregnancy, stillbirth, an infant. Through telling your story, listening to others, we create a place to feel safe in working with your grief, to honor the child you lost, care for yourself, and support others as you walk this path. Bringing in the wisdom of our ancestors, we learn about ways grief has been expressed and held in the past, and find the ways that work best to hold and express this experience that is unique to each person.
Various grief and loss groups and workshops, ritual, grief and loss tending spaces, groups in the form of open, closed and drop-in. Modalities for exploration include talk therapy and support, skills development, psychoeducation, interpersonal process, and art. Please contact me about current offerings to see if it fits your needs, and your experience of grief and loss. I welcome all inquiries.
Hosted by Jessie Kittilsen
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA, AHC, HNC
Group meets in Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Various grief and loss groups and workshops, ritual, grief and loss tending spaces, groups in the form of open, closed and drop-in. Modalities for exploration include talk therapy and support, skills development, psychoeducation, interpersonal process, and art. Please contact me about current offerings to see if it fits your needs, and your experience of grief and loss. I welcome all inquiries.
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Losing a parent is one of life’s most profound challenges, and navigating that grief while parenting young children can feel overwhelming and isolating. In a supportive and empathetic environment, this group offers a space to connect with others who understand the unique struggles of balancing grief with the responsibilities of parenthood. Through shared stories, emotional support, and practical strategies, participants will gain tools to cope with their grief while also nurturing themselves and their children.
Losing a parent is one of life’s most profound challenges, and navigating that grief while parenting young children can feel overwhelming and isolating. In a supportive and empathetic environment, this group offers a space to connect with others who understand the unique struggles of balancing grief with the responsibilities of parenthood. Through shared stories, emotional support, and practical strategies, participants will gain tools to cope with their grief while also nurturing themselves and their children.
Since 2003 I have facilitated groups and workshops for former members of cults, coercive groups and relationships. These groups & relationships include political, religious, teacher-student, self-help, multi-level marketing, family, partnerships. Resources are sent prior to the workshop. Participants address relevant issues in their lives, current & past, gain support for healing from loss & trauma; learn successful skills; make sense of their experience, pursue individual goals. Topics include children born & raised, coercive influence and manipulation; red & green flags in relationships; personal rights; disconfirming inaccurate beliefs from ideologies; trauma & CPTSD; healthy & unhealthy groups & leaders; narcissistic abuse & protecting self; challenges; successes; self-care.
Hosted by Colleen Russell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CGP
Group meets in Lagunitas, CA 94938
Certified Group Psychotherapist; Certified Grief Counselor;Domestic Violence Advocate; Motherless Daughters;Cult Education/Recovery(30 yrs).
Since 2003 I have facilitated groups and workshops for former members of cults, coercive groups and relationships. These groups & relationships include political, religious, teacher-student, self-help, multi-level marketing, family, partnerships. Resources are sent prior to the workshop. Participants address relevant issues in their lives, current & past, gain support for healing from loss & trauma; learn successful skills; make sense of their experience, pursue individual goals. Topics include children born & raised, coercive influence and manipulation; red & green flags in relationships; personal rights; disconfirming inaccurate beliefs from ideologies; trauma & CPTSD; healthy & unhealthy groups & leaders; narcissistic abuse & protecting self; challenges; successes; self-care.
Loss is inevitable but being alone with your feelings is not. In a circle of love and support, we will look back through our lives, celebrate our resilience, our successes, and make room for grieving that which we've lost or never had. We will laugh together. We will cry together. We will call on our innate wisdom to help us move through this life with grace and gratitude. Groups are small. Please call Ilene to express interest. 707.634.4824
Loss is inevitable but being alone with your feelings is not. In a circle of love and support, we will look back through our lives, celebrate our resilience, our successes, and make room for grieving that which we've lost or never had. We will laugh together. We will cry together. We will call on our innate wisdom to help us move through this life with grace and gratitude. Groups are small. Please call Ilene to express interest. 707.634.4824
This support group is for adults navigating life in the “sandwich generation”—caring for children while also supporting aging parents.. This group is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and centers on building psychological flexibility: the ability to stay present with what’s hard, loosen the grip of unhelpful thoughts, and take values-based action—even in the midst of stress, grief, and uncertainty. You don’t need to choose between caring for others and caring for yourself. ACT offers a way to hold both.
I'm also a mom of 3, in addition to having personal pregnancy loss/infertility experience.
This support group is for adults navigating life in the “sandwich generation”—caring for children while also supporting aging parents.. This group is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and centers on building psychological flexibility: the ability to stay present with what’s hard, loosen the grip of unhelpful thoughts, and take values-based action—even in the midst of stress, grief, and uncertainty. You don’t need to choose between caring for others and caring for yourself. ACT offers a way to hold both.
This 8-week grief therapy group offers a guided, experiential space to process loss (not just understand it), connect with others who can relate, and honor your loved one while supporting your own healing. Using a trauma-informed lens, experiential, emotion focused therapy and somatic practices, you'll have space to process emotions, regulate your nervous system, and navigate the challenges that follow loss. You’ll gain tools to cope, space to share, and support in finding your footing - without losing connection to the person you love. Next group starting April 24th. Limited spots available - join when you're ready.
Hosted by Krista Rae
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Group meets in Sebastopol, CA 95472
This 8-week grief therapy group offers a guided, experiential space to process loss (not just understand it), connect with others who can relate, and honor your loved one while supporting your own healing. Using a trauma-informed lens, experiential, emotion focused therapy and somatic practices, you'll have space to process emotions, regulate your nervous system, and navigate the challenges that follow loss. You’ll gain tools to cope, space to share, and support in finding your footing - without losing connection to the person you love. Next group starting April 24th. Limited spots available - join when you're ready.
Online Groups
Enter a space where you can allow your grieving to be expressed and accepted. Perhaps there are no words to signify the losses you feel and can use colors or clay to work out your deep emotions. Join a group where you will not feel alone while others share their own versions of loss and grief. Find some release and know that you are accepted right where you are.
Enter a space where you can allow your grieving to be expressed and accepted. Perhaps there are no words to signify the losses you feel and can use colors or clay to work out your deep emotions. Join a group where you will not feel alone while others share their own versions of loss and grief. Find some release and know that you are accepted right where you are.
Meets weekly: 12-1:15 in office and 2-3:15 Zoom
Hosted by Katerina Rozakis - Insight Wellness Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, BCIM, DAPA
Group meets in San Ramon, CA 94583
I work with individuals facing depression, anxiety, stress, grief, relationship issues & other related issues.
Meets weekly: 12-1:15 in office and 2-3:15 Zoom
Our processing group is designed to support a wide range of individuals, especially those who feel most at ease in a welcoming and interactive setting. These groups offer a safe space to connect with others while working through your challenges. If you’re struggling with grief, loss, or unresolved past traumas, this group can help you find the emotional support you truly need to heal. It’s also ideal if you feel isolated or misunderstood and are looking to connect with others who get what you’re going through.
Our processing group is designed to support a wide range of individuals, especially those who feel most at ease in a welcoming and interactive setting. These groups offer a safe space to connect with others while working through your challenges. If you’re struggling with grief, loss, or unresolved past traumas, this group can help you find the emotional support you truly need to heal. It’s also ideal if you feel isolated or misunderstood and are looking to connect with others who get what you’re going through.
This group is a six-week therapy group for women, blending the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model and mindfulness. This group is tailored for those navigating grief, trauma, relationship shifts, and career challenges along with a safe space for exploration. I offer guided exercises, discussions, & compassionate support to empower you to deepen your self-awareness and resilience. Each session delves into parts recognition, self-compassion, healing exiled parts, and integrating the inner self. Join this transformative journey, celebrating progress and setting intentions for ongoing transformation. 'Embracing Change' offers women strength, solace, and authentic resilience. Contact me for a free consultation.
This group is a six-week therapy group for women, blending the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model and mindfulness. This group is tailored for those navigating grief, trauma, relationship shifts, and career challenges along with a safe space for exploration. I offer guided exercises, discussions, & compassionate support to empower you to deepen your self-awareness and resilience. Each session delves into parts recognition, self-compassion, healing exiled parts, and integrating the inner self. Join this transformative journey, celebrating progress and setting intentions for ongoing transformation. 'Embracing Change' offers women strength, solace, and authentic resilience. Contact me for a free consultation.
This online group offers a supportive space to process grief while learning simple, breath-based tools to help your nervous system stay grounded. Grief can feel overwhelming, isolating, or unpredictable—this group helps you move through it with more steadiness and support. Each session includes gentle guidance, optional sharing, and practical tools you can use outside of group. Open to adults experiencing any form of loss ( death, relationship, life transitions). No prior experience with breathwork or meditation needed. Cigna and Aetna insurance accepted for group participants.
This online group offers a supportive space to process grief while learning simple, breath-based tools to help your nervous system stay grounded. Grief can feel overwhelming, isolating, or unpredictable—this group helps you move through it with more steadiness and support. Each session includes gentle guidance, optional sharing, and practical tools you can use outside of group. Open to adults experiencing any form of loss ( death, relationship, life transitions). No prior experience with breathwork or meditation needed. Cigna and Aetna insurance accepted for group participants.
While grief is normal and natural, most of the information passed on within our society about dealing with grief is not normal, natural or helpful. Grief is the emotional response to loss but most of the information we have learned about dealing with loss is intellectual and often referred to as 'trauma' rather than naming the loss that has actually been suffered. There are 43 different types of losses, from losing a loved one, to job loss, divorce, break ups and more. The grief recovery group will identify incomplete loss and help the griever complete the pain caused by loss.
Hosted by Dr. Tara Cronin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC, ATR-BC, PATP
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94110
While grief is normal and natural, most of the information passed on within our society about dealing with grief is not normal, natural or helpful. Grief is the emotional response to loss but most of the information we have learned about dealing with loss is intellectual and often referred to as 'trauma' rather than naming the loss that has actually been suffered. There are 43 different types of losses, from losing a loved one, to job loss, divorce, break ups and more. The grief recovery group will identify incomplete loss and help the griever complete the pain caused by loss.
Long COVID is so difficult you don't have to navigate alone. Wednesdays at 9am HST / noon PST running in April and May 2026. Eight weekly 90 minute virtual groups and all genders are welcome! This is a support group that welcomes people who have been managing and recovering from long COVID. This is an anti-oppressive, inclusive group where we value compassion, accountability, and mutual support. Please email me to fill out interest form and set up an intake video session. Intakes are $125 for 30 minutes and groups are $75 each with a maximum of 10 people.
Hosted by Conscious Partnership® Financial + Couples Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94112
Long COVID is so difficult you don't have to navigate alone. Wednesdays at 9am HST / noon PST running in April and May 2026. Eight weekly 90 minute virtual groups and all genders are welcome! This is a support group that welcomes people who have been managing and recovering from long COVID. This is an anti-oppressive, inclusive group where we value compassion, accountability, and mutual support. Please email me to fill out interest form and set up an intake video session. Intakes are $125 for 30 minutes and groups are $75 each with a maximum of 10 people.
Come and virtually meet other women in a supportive environment and experience the healing power of a group. The group's purpose is to provide women with a safe, non-judgmental, and politically neutral space to share, connect, and learn from others who have had a similar experience. With a group of interested women and the guidance of a supportive therapist, group members will have the opportunity to tell their experiences and explore feelings through the use of dialogue, drama, and creative therapeutic processes. *No previous theater experience is needed. Shy people are welcome.
Come and virtually meet other women in a supportive environment and experience the healing power of a group. The group's purpose is to provide women with a safe, non-judgmental, and politically neutral space to share, connect, and learn from others who have had a similar experience. With a group of interested women and the guidance of a supportive therapist, group members will have the opportunity to tell their experiences and explore feelings through the use of dialogue, drama, and creative therapeutic processes. *No previous theater experience is needed. Shy people are welcome.
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
This IFS (Internal Family Systems) and mindfulness-based therapy group offers a safe, supportive space to heal from trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, work stress, and life transitions. You’ll explore your inner world, understand your “parts,” and cultivate deep self-compassion. Through experiential practices and meaningful group connection, you’ll gain practical tools to process unresolved emotions and navigate daily stress with greater clarity and resilience—while feeling truly seen, supported, and empowered. Schedule your free consultation to get started.
Hosted by Sierra Flynn
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR, IFS
Group meets in Fair Oaks, CA 95628
This IFS (Internal Family Systems) and mindfulness-based therapy group offers a safe, supportive space to heal from trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, work stress, and life transitions. You’ll explore your inner world, understand your “parts,” and cultivate deep self-compassion. Through experiential practices and meaningful group connection, you’ll gain practical tools to process unresolved emotions and navigate daily stress with greater clarity and resilience—while feeling truly seen, supported, and empowered. Schedule your free consultation to get started.
Heartbreak: Portal to Individuation is a 12-week virtual group for women and non-binary folks navigating loss. Rather than focusing on simply “moving on,” this group approaches heartbreak as an opportunity to understand attachment wounds, projection, and the unconscious patterns that shape how we love. Through relational dialogue and Jungian-informed dreamwork, members explore the parts of themselves that were idealized, overextended, or disowned in relationship. Limited to 4–5 participants, this closed group offers an intimate, structured space for reflection, integration, and reclaiming a more grounded sense of self after rupture.
Hosted by Rose Dawydiak-Rapagnani
Psychological Associate, MA
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94118
Heartbreak: Portal to Individuation is a 12-week virtual group for women and non-binary folks navigating loss. Rather than focusing on simply “moving on,” this group approaches heartbreak as an opportunity to understand attachment wounds, projection, and the unconscious patterns that shape how we love. Through relational dialogue and Jungian-informed dreamwork, members explore the parts of themselves that were idealized, overextended, or disowned in relationship. Limited to 4–5 participants, this closed group offers an intimate, structured space for reflection, integration, and reclaiming a more grounded sense of self after rupture.
“Fertility Resilience: Secondary Paths” is a structured therapeutic support group for women who already have a child/ren and are struggling to conceive or carry a new pregnancy to term. We focus on building community and emotional resilience with skills to manage the unique stressors of secondary infertility and parenting. Limited to 6-8 women who should be able to attend all six sessions.
“Fertility Resilience: Secondary Paths” is a structured therapeutic support group for women who already have a child/ren and are struggling to conceive or carry a new pregnancy to term. We focus on building community and emotional resilience with skills to manage the unique stressors of secondary infertility and parenting. Limited to 6-8 women who should be able to attend all six sessions.
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Grief Support Groups
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.