Support Groups in Sebastopol, CA

The Enneagram is an ancient system of soul development has a profoundly transformative potential for every human being. It describes personality styles, including styles of interaction, defenses, self delusions & lies we tell ourselves, patterns of stress, & twists in our perceptions of the world, and so much more. Much of our "usual" reactivity can be seen through with this wisdom teaching which guides our soul's journey, optimizing our actualization of our deepest nature. Using inquiry, meditation, & somatic practices, gives you the tools you need to unfold your growth & authenticity. In a safe & supportive environment we work with the heart wisdom of the enneagram.
Hosted by Harriet Katz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sebastopol, CA 95472
Our work together is a journey of transformation. We use the practice of inquiry into your bodysoul. My approach is experiential somatic with a spiritual orientation to the practice of inquiry. You just get it in your bones. The work allows you to understand your particular psychological dilemmas and challenges and as this happens you have more capacity to not engage the reactive self and embrace the true self. My work with you is unique for each individual responding to your particular needs and inner direction of your soul’s unfoldment. This is a deep dive and its not for anyone, it is however a journey of immense importance.
(707) 766-0756 View (707) 766-0756
In person and online, trauma-informed, justice-committed somatic consultation geared to track client & self autonomic nervous system(ANS)/physiology shifts, foster mindful curiosity, avoid conversation/content that stagnates process, create movement/gesture/embodiment/touch experiments, integrate trauma lens and somatics. We practice skills so they're easier to integrate into your work. DETAILS: Max participant # is 6. We’ll meet every other week. Fee is $100 per group, including any you miss and includes 30 min 1:1 consultation call scheduled at our convenience. References available as needed. This is NOT supervision or general consultation.
Hosted by Wowlvenn Seward-Katzmiller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, SEP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sebastopol, CA 95472
Nervous system dysregulation can result from life experiences but can become the root of interpersonal conflict and symptoms of anxiety and depression, and fatigue. With warmth and curiosity we'll work experientially to help you feel better faster. We'll use body-mindfulness and trauma resolution modalities to deepen your strengths, increase your resources, and develop skills to reshape your nervous system patterns. Our goal will be to create the kind of change and experience you craved enough to come looking for help.
(707) 209-7107 View (707) 209-7107
This will be a guided women's support group, fostering connection with each other and yourself. There will be time and space to share from your heart as well as use short journaling exercises that evoke memories, creativity and the unconscious. Ongoing beginning March 2023 The cost is $20.00 per group or $75.00 for 5 sessions email or call Maya for more information - empoweringchange@sonic.net
Hosted by Maya Dincin
MA, CMT, CWT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sebastopol, CA 95472
Empowering Change coaching & counseling services meets you where you are and takes you where you want to go. We will focus on the core issues that you are struggling with. Some of these core issues are under the surface (shadow) and show up as anger, depression, self-doubt, dis-trust & anxiety. Often these emotional patterns are caused by old wounds that are affecting your present day life and relationships. Maya creates a professional and caring space to guide you in understanding your patterns and triggers, freeing you from the power they have over you.
(707) 289-7016 View (707) 289-7016
I am transmitted to teach in the Zen tradition but I have studied and also teach Vipassana mindfulness meditation. The group is relaxed and informal. Thirty minutes of meditation, ten minutes of walking meditation then a lecture and discussion on a Buddhist topic relating to everyday life.
Hosted by Bruce Fortin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sebastopol, CA 95472
REST YOUR MIND -OPEN YOUR HEART For over 25 years I have been both a LMFT and a Buddhist meditation teacher (see OccidentalLagunaSangha.org), but I work with clients of all beliefs. I bring mindfulness practices, focusing therapy, depth psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy and lots of life experience to my work with clients. Clients often bring depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and life transitions to our work. Together with empathy and compassion we explore what cuts us off from being more fully present with our lives.
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ONLINE group. With polyvagal theory, mindfulness, and parts work, join this supportive body-based journey towards more peace and wholeness. We begin with exercises that activate the parasympathetic nervous system, deepen into parts work, round out the group with sharing and more tools, and end with setting self-care intentions. I guide breathing, meditation, vagal toning, writing, and other practices. This group is open to adults. Call 707-861-1108 to learn if this group is right for you.
Hosted by Karen Prosen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CHT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sebastopol, CA 95472
You deserve to live a life of alignment and fulfillment and to receive support as you do so. Taking the step to speak to a therapist is an act of self-honoring as you move in a new direction in your life. My ideal client is motivated and seeks a caring therapist willing to individualize treatment. If this is you, and you are interested in EMDR, parts work/IFS, and a somatic orientation, please don't hesitate to reach out to connect further.
(707) 606-0216 View (707) 606-0216
Develop parenting approaches that strengthen your relationship with your child. Learn how to best nurture your child's healthy development. Gain clarity about the basis for disciplinary decisions and actions. Develop strategies for more effective co-parenting. Be part of a supportive community of dads focused on improving family relationships. No drop-ins! Email me for details!
Hosted by Doug Silberstein Marriage And Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sebastopol, CA 95472
Do you want a more gratifying relationship? I work with couples to help them shift out of adversarial, polarized and/or disconnected states into more supportive, collaborative and connected experiences in relationship. Do you want a more fulfilling existence - one in which you feel freer, more empowered, more self-aligned? I work with individuals to help them more effectively address internal obstacles that interfere with greater vitality and well-being. Are you a parent simply looking for support to better deal with parenting challenges? I work with parents to develop helpful ways of nurturing their child's healthy development.
(415) 697-0532 View (415) 697-0532
At these two day workshops, you will learn about Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, a well researched and scientifically validated approach to improving your relationship. The Hold Me Tight Workshop will guide you and your intimate partner through private conversations that capture the defining moments in your relationship. You'll learn and experience how to: Affirm strengths in your relationship * Address negative interaction patterns * Understand more clearly each others' emotions * Recognize underlying reasons for your conflicts * Learn how to repair and forgive * Enhance your emotional and physical closeness * Improve your communication * Be more accessible, responsive and emotionally engaged.
Hosted by Sarah E Jolley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sebastopol, CA 95472
A wise man once said that all life is relationship. Indeed, we all want to be seen, valued and supported. Connection with ourselves and others is also the most challenging aspect of being human. Often we do not receive the skills to create safe connections or have had experiences that leaves us reluctant to reach out. We can be left feeling alone, anxious, and depressed. We may struggle with communication skills and habits that undermine us and leave us feeling dissatisfied with ourself and our relationships.
(707) 340-3914 View (707) 340-3914
MotherRoots provides a space for mamas to gather together in a deep and intentional way. Here we are able to release emotionally, reclaim parts of our individual identities, restore connection with our earth kin, and replenish ourselves with wild nourishment. We can then return to our families with more energy, presence, patience, creativity and playfulness! MotherRoots includes a sharing circle amongst a council of mothers where we construct a safe and loving cauldron to share our personal struggles and triumphs in a courageous, vulnerable and respectful way. This group also incorporates nature based healing practices, ancestral wisdom, and seasonal rituals.
Hosted by Mary Jane Covell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sebastopol, CA 95472
"Sometimes when you're in a dark place you think you've been buried, but actually you've been planted"--Christine Caine. There is something painful in each of us that is waiting to be retrieved, healed and shaped into something beautiful. Our grief and longing draw us closer to our truest selves and help us surrender to being reshaped. Are you aware of what is withering inside of you to make room for the flowering of your Truest Self? Together we do more than just "fix" what troubles you...together we "craft the medicine" that truly heals.
(518) 255-7539 View (518) 255-7539
Are you caring for a loved one with a terminal illness? If so, then you know that more often than often your needs are sublimated by the demands of caregiving. This group offers you an opportunity to process the experience and unravel from the stress of caregiving. All art projects are designed to address the unique therapeutic needs of caretakers and are processed within the group.
Hosted by Debra Melmon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sebastopol, CA 95472
Therapy is the collaborative interaction between client and practitioner, both an art and a science. My practice is goal oriented and active, an eclectic blend of cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic and mindfulness orientations customized to the unique needs of the client. Whether you are young or old, suffer from depression and anxiety or seeking clarity, I offer myself as a compassionate professional of self exploration.
(650) 727-9974 View (650) 727-9974
This group is a place to connect deeply with yourself and community. We meet monthly on Sundays at or near the full moon to gather and ground through ritual, yoga, expressive art-making, seasonal food-based nourishment, time in nature, movement, drum journeying... we will follow our collective inner call! This is an open group following an initial information-gathering phone call for women and female-identified participants.
Hosted by Micheline Worth
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, RYT200
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sebastopol, CA 95472
Do you long to rediscover your connection to passion, fulfillment and purpose? Have the pressure and stress of the past few years become burdens that get in the way of being with what really matters to you? A continuing journey on paths to healing combining somatic, spiritual, creative & communal practices has helped birth a deep wisdom that I'd love to share with you. Tap into the healing power of engaging your personal history, ancestry and intuition with the help of an experienced guide.
(707) 879-4160 View (707) 879-4160
Are you sweeping your emotional care under the proverbial rug for all the demands on your life? And do you want to share the unique stressors of your life with others on a similar path? If yes, I want to offer this opportunity for you to take space and time out from single parent survival mode and in towards healthy, authentic connections. Single parents often bear the weight of stereotypes & stigmatization that leads to isolation. Let's come together in the face of that to bring more flow and care into your life & home.
Hosted by Rebecca S Haralabatos
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, CIYT, CYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sebastopol, CA 95472
I welcome couples, co-parents, families & individuals with care, acceptance and curiosity about your inner world & relationships. My aim is for all your parts to feel safe, valued and heard. While somatic psychotherapy is central to our work, when in alignment and given my social work and yogic awareness, I will also at times be directive and solution oriented to actively promote your inspired transformation and life. Collaborative & consistent relationships heal trauma, decrease emotional reactivity and increase creativity, flexibility & playfulness. This is a journey we take together as we co-create a healing relationship.
(628) 219-0233 View (628) 219-0233
LEAD empowers youth to discover an increased sense of calm, connection, and confidence within themselves and in their relationships. This interactive and collaborative group focuses on building your child’s resilience through a creative, holistic, and innovative approach. LEAD provides the perfect opportunity to revitalize their internal balance, motivation, and confidence through intentional connection with nature, animals, and peers. Open to youth ages 11-14 years old. Space is limited to 8 participants. Please visit www.therapeuticranch.com or give Shanti a call for more information.
Hosted by Shanti Hill-Gauer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sebastopol, CA 95472
Are you a strong, sensitive, empathetic, and reflective person and find yourself stressed and overwhelmed struggling to enjoy life? You might find yourself in familiar emotional patterns of stress, anxiety, and overwhelm when challenges arise. Do you desire to feel more calm, relaxed, and present? You might find yourself on edge and distrustful of relationships due to trauma in your past. Would you like to feel more connected in your relationships? My passion is supporting sensitive souls, find a deep sense of calm, peace, and balance within themselves. I'm also passionate about supporting teens.
(707) 466-0325 View (707) 466-0325
Group starting for women who would like support as they navigate the emotional roller-coaster of online dating. Online dating can take it's toll on your self esteem, hope and well being. It is impersonal and often demoralizing yet, it is the way of our world. Come join this group if you would like support as you deal with the ups and downs of online dating. Our group will be a place where you can both give and get support from other women who are undoubtedly feeling some of the same difficult emotions. Group launch with 3+ women interested.
Hosted by M J Barrett
MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sebastopol, CA 95472
For the past 12 years I have helped people through relationship issues, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, life transitions, to name a few. Reaching out is the BEST first step you can take for yourself, you are not alone - Life throws curve balls and they can be hard to dodge.
(628) 265-3400 View (628) 265-3400
A meditation and mindfulness group that utilizes Cha Dao, 'The Way of Tea’, as a vehicle for experiencing stillness and connection with self and others. Come to deepen self-awareness, learn valuable coping skills, cultivate a sense of inner peace, and regulate the nervous system. Group members are welcome to share their thoughts, challenges, and insights, while also actively listening to their peers with compassion and non-judgment. Participants learn to approach their feelings and thoughts with the same gentle awareness and intention that they bring to the tea ritual.
Hosted by Karen Prosen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CHT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sebastopol, CA 95472
You deserve to live a life of alignment and fulfillment and to receive support as you do so. Taking the step to speak to a therapist is an act of self-honoring as you move in a new direction in your life. My ideal client is motivated and seeks a caring therapist willing to individualize treatment. If this is you, and you are interested in EMDR, parts work/IFS, and a somatic orientation, please don't hesitate to reach out to connect further.
(707) 606-0216 View (707) 606-0216
Womens Circle serving women navigating the arc of menopause who want to be in community with other women. This is an opportunity to be seen, heard and welcomed fully as you are at this potent stage of life. This group will meet for 3 consecutive Saturdays in March of 2025. We will meet outdoors and have opportunities for both solo and group exploration to begin tending to this potent Rite of Passage and finding our voice and place within it.
Hosted by Zoe Benoit - Formerly Heather Bradley
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sebastopol, CA 95472
Midlife for women can be a time of intense transformation. It’s a stage of life where emotions can feel amplified, and perhaps harder to navigate than they were before. This includes all that comes with the arc from peri-menopause to menopause and after. This period of profound change and self-discovery can also be an opportunity for deep healing, growth and exploration. I specialize in working with women in midlife who are navigating this rich and complex journey. The highs, the lows, and all that is in between.
(415) 524-7502 View (415) 524-7502
Parents with babies in their first year are warmly welcomed to join! Here you will: learn songs and games to connect with your baby, meet local caregivers offering resources and practical tools to aid your postpartum journey, receive emotional support within an open sharing circle, gather simple nurturing practices, learn how to ask for support, enjoy nourishing snacks and elixirs especially made for the postpartum season, and form community connections which blossom long after our group ends!
Hosted by Mary Jane Covell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sebastopol, CA 95472
"Sometimes when you're in a dark place you think you've been buried, but actually you've been planted"--Christine Caine. There is something painful in each of us that is waiting to be retrieved, healed and shaped into something beautiful. Our grief and longing draw us closer to our truest selves and help us surrender to being reshaped. Are you aware of what is withering inside of you to make room for the flowering of your Truest Self? Together we do more than just "fix" what troubles you...together we "craft the medicine" that truly heals.
(518) 255-7539 View (518) 255-7539
This group is designed to assist women in addressing the unique issues that are relevant to women. Topics often include: Achieving balance between self and others, managing family/career; self-esteem, stress-management, intimacy, body image. Whether you're coping with a health issue or trying to change your life, there's nothing like sharing stories/ experiences with others on the same path. Members benefit from each other's experience, wisdom & resources. Through membership in the group, people begin to realize the universality of many human problems & struggles. The realization that we are not alone is a hugely healing experience.
Hosted by Ilene English
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sebastopol, CA 95472
When you repeatedly find yourself in the same type of negative relationship, counseling can offer insight and support. If your relationships are causing you stress or impacting your daily life, it's a sign you may need some help. Even though relationships involve more than one person, ultimately, the only person you can change is you. With the tools and support of a trusted therapist, you can learn to set healthy boundaries and release unrealistic expectations. Oftentimes, simply gaining a new perspective on your own behavior can open the door to healthier and more satisfying relationships.
(707) 402-9459 View (707) 402-9459
We will be meeting on Zoom. Please reach out if you are looking to be part of a supportive community of women.
Hosted by Ilene English
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sebastopol, CA 95472
When you repeatedly find yourself in the same type of negative relationship, counseling can offer insight and support. If your relationships are causing you stress or impacting your daily life, it's a sign you may need some help. Even though relationships involve more than one person, ultimately, the only person you can change is you. With the tools and support of a trusted therapist, you can learn to set healthy boundaries and release unrealistic expectations. Oftentimes, simply gaining a new perspective on your own behavior can open the door to healthier and more satisfying relationships.
(707) 402-9459 View (707) 402-9459
This is a psycho-education group for teens aged 14-18 years of age. We experience the use of mindfulness meditation and cognitive behavioral techniques to address the unique challenges that teens face as they grow into and adapt to changes in their minds, bodies and environment.
Hosted by Debra Melmon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sebastopol, CA 95472
Therapy is the collaborative interaction between client and practitioner, both an art and a science. My practice is goal oriented and active, an eclectic blend of cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic and mindfulness orientations customized to the unique needs of the client. Whether you are young or old, suffer from depression and anxiety or seeking clarity, I offer myself as a compassionate professional of self exploration.
(650) 727-9974 View (650) 727-9974
I'm so sorry you find yourself searching for this group, yet I know from the loss of my own child that this group can offer healing, solace and community to the broken hearted parent(s). This group is divided into two sections: one for parents whose child(ren) died between two months and two years ago; and a second group for parents whose child(ren) died between two and five years ago. This is a closed group that requires an initial one-on-one session to asses the appropriateness of this group to your unique grief.
Hosted by Debra Melmon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sebastopol, CA 95472
Therapy is the collaborative interaction between client and practitioner, both an art and a science. My practice is goal oriented and active, an eclectic blend of cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic and mindfulness orientations customized to the unique needs of the client. Whether you are young or old, suffer from depression and anxiety or seeking clarity, I offer myself as a compassionate professional of self exploration.
(650) 727-9974 View (650) 727-9974
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups

How can I find a support group in Sebastopol?

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How does group therapy work?

Therapy groups are led by one or more therapists and serve to help people process their experiences and learn from others who understand their challenges firsthand. They can be based on a specific issue, such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, and caregiving. They can involve a specific type of program or therapy, such as a social skills group or CBT group. They can also be specific to a particular population or community, such as teens or LGBTQ.

Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. 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.

What are the benefits of group therapy?

Support groups help connect people with shared challenges or physical and mental health conditions. In a group setting, participants can receive support and feedback from peers and can acquire new skills, strategies and perspectives by listening to one another. Discussing your experience with someone who also has a cancer diagnosis, or whose son also struggles with addiction, for example, can help you feel less alone, reduce distress, find empathy and connection, and learn practical or medical information that has helped others. Group therapy can also be a more affordable option than individual therapy and just as effective.

Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?

Support groups can be deeply valuable for both emotional support and/or treatment outcomes. It’s difficult to make a blanket statement on efficacy due to the many different types of support groups and conditions treated, but group therapy has been found to be just as effective as individual therapy in establishing long-term abstinence for conditions such as substance abuse, addiction and alcohol abuse.

How much does group therapy cost?

Group counseling is typically less expensive than individual counseling, with each session costing on average between $60 to $75. Meanwhile, individual therapy sessions can run anywhere from $100 to $200 and up, even after insurance. It is possible to find low-cost group therapy options and many therapists offer group sessions free of charge.

Does insurance cover group therapy?

As with individual therapy, many insurance companies do offer coverage for group therapy sessions. However, the coverage varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider. Individuals are encouraged to check with their insurance providers to verify coverage.

How long does group therapy last?

The length of a support group session is often one hour but can fall anywhere between 45 minutes and two hours. The amount of time that people remain in a support group varies based on their specific needs and goals and the type of therapy. Some individuals may seek a shorter-term group, such as a bereavement group, that may last between six and 20 weeks. Some may seek a longer-term group that lasts for a year or indefinitely.

What are the limitations of support groups?

Support groups have many benefits, but there are a few limitations as well. Support groups do not constitute formal therapeutic or medical treatment, and are not run by licensed mental health professionals, so some people may opt for group therapy or individual therapy instead. Additionally, support groups can depend on the other participants, so a disruptive individual has the potential to mar the group dynamic, and the anecdotal information shared may sometimes be unhelpful or inaccurate. Because it is a group setting, confidentiality can be more difficult to guard and participants receive less personalized attention than they would in an individual therapy session.