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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Online Groups
This group helps clients develop deep, meaningful relationships by exploring the time-limited nature of all connections.
This group helps clients develop deep, meaningful relationships by exploring the time-limited nature of all connections.
Grief Group for Loss of a Parent: A support and process group for adults (20's to 50's) dealing with the loss of a parent and needing knowledge, group support and mindfulness resources to cope. Minimum of 3, max of 6 participants. $75/session, 6 or 8 weeks in length. Wednesdays, 7:30pm to 9pm, on zoom. Next group: Summer or Fall 2026, please email or call to set up a free 20-minute consult session to assess for fit.
Hosted by Blue Mudbhary
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, JD, LMFT
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94127
Grief Group for Loss of a Parent: A support and process group for adults (20's to 50's) dealing with the loss of a parent and needing knowledge, group support and mindfulness resources to cope. Minimum of 3, max of 6 participants. $75/session, 6 or 8 weeks in length. Wednesdays, 7:30pm to 9pm, on zoom. Next group: Summer or Fall 2026, please email or call to set up a free 20-minute consult session to assess for fit.
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.
For some of us, there are moments where our lives change forever, and we have no choice or say in the matter. Losing a loved one in a traumatic and unexpected way is one of these moments. This group is here for you to process your loss and honor your loved one in a welcoming space, with the help of group sharing, somatic exercises, creativity and community support to help you move across the threshold into this forever changed landscape of your life.
Hosted by Amy Hyun Swart
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, RYT
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94118
For some of us, there are moments where our lives change forever, and we have no choice or say in the matter. Losing a loved one in a traumatic and unexpected way is one of these moments. This group is here for you to process your loss and honor your loved one in a welcoming space, with the help of group sharing, somatic exercises, creativity and community support to help you move across the threshold into this forever changed landscape of your life.
This group is for adults grieving the death of a loved one. Grief can feel overwhelming, isolating, and unpredictable, it does not follow a set timeline. This is a supportive, in-person space where you do not have to go through it alone. Together, we slow down and make room for your experience. You will have space to share at your own pace, connect with others, and feel less alone in your grief. We may also use expressive practices when helpful. This group will begin once enrollment is reached. If you are interested, please reach out to discuss details.
Hosted by Caroline Vidal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Group meets in Mendocino, CA 95460
I help adults navigating life transitions, grief, anxiety, or feeling stuck and disconnected.
This group is for adults grieving the death of a loved one. Grief can feel overwhelming, isolating, and unpredictable, it does not follow a set timeline. This is a supportive, in-person space where you do not have to go through it alone. Together, we slow down and make room for your experience. You will have space to share at your own pace, connect with others, and feel less alone in your grief. We may also use expressive practices when helpful. This group will begin once enrollment is reached. If you are interested, please reach out to discuss details.
Held three times per year, this 6-week workshop uses art as a healing language for adults ages 18+ who are looking for a space to be in community and explore their experiences of grief and loss. This is a peer-support group facilitated by myself and local artist Amy Vidra. We cultivate a warm, supportive, low-pressure environment - no art experience necessary. This is a closed group of only 8-10 participants, so pre-registration is required via the Pence Website. Cost is only $35 for all 6 weeks, due to generous funding by community members Bob & Joanne Andresen.
Held three times per year, this 6-week workshop uses art as a healing language for adults ages 18+ who are looking for a space to be in community and explore their experiences of grief and loss. This is a peer-support group facilitated by myself and local artist Amy Vidra. We cultivate a warm, supportive, low-pressure environment - no art experience necessary. This is a closed group of only 8-10 participants, so pre-registration is required via the Pence Website. Cost is only $35 for all 6 weeks, due to generous funding by community members Bob & Joanne Andresen.
Everyone grieves differently, and there is no one 'right' answer for how to cope. But you don't need to be alone in this process, no matter how long you've been grieving. I offer a safe and compassionate place to explore the complex emotions of loss and will provide tools and strategies as we build a community of hope and connection. The group will have six sessions with a 2-week break before continuing with the next six weeks. Feel free to call for further information and a free consultation.
Everyone grieves differently, and there is no one 'right' answer for how to cope. But you don't need to be alone in this process, no matter how long you've been grieving. I offer a safe and compassionate place to explore the complex emotions of loss and will provide tools and strategies as we build a community of hope and connection. The group will have six sessions with a 2-week break before continuing with the next six weeks. Feel free to call for further information and a free consultation.
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
Being in community, either in an ongoing group, or in ritual space, is a powerful way to feel less alone in grief, and learn from the wisdom of others. Sometimes we feel totally alone in our struggle only to find that so many others in the circle feel the same way, too. People in our lives often serve as mirrors, reflecting to us the myriad facets of ourselves. Together, we learn skills, guided meditations, movement, and expressive arts activities, using the power of the collective to heal more quickly than doing so alone.
Hosted by Amy Hyun Swart
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, RYT
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94102
Being in community, either in an ongoing group, or in ritual space, is a powerful way to feel less alone in grief, and learn from the wisdom of others. Sometimes we feel totally alone in our struggle only to find that so many others in the circle feel the same way, too. People in our lives often serve as mirrors, reflecting to us the myriad facets of ourselves. Together, we learn skills, guided meditations, movement, and expressive arts activities, using the power of the collective to heal more quickly than doing so alone.
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 group is an opportunity to explore how you relate to others in real time. Rather than following a set agenda, we will attend to what arises between us in the moment. Through open and honest conversation, participants deepen emotional awareness, discover relational patterns, and come to understand their impact on others as it unfolds. The group is for adults ages who are curious about how they show up with others and who are willing to engage authentically in community together.
This group is an opportunity to explore how you relate to others in real time. Rather than following a set agenda, we will attend to what arises between us in the moment. Through open and honest conversation, participants deepen emotional awareness, discover relational patterns, and come to understand their impact on others as it unfolds. The group is for adults ages who are curious about how they show up with others and who are willing to engage authentically in community together.
A therapeutic group for women who feel distress around ecological loss, the climate crisis and the polycrisis. I weave tools from somatic therapy, art therapy, and eco therapy - such as mindfulness, movement, storytelling, grief ritual, etc.- to support women to move through despair and find renewed energy for action. The group runs for 3 months and includes 2 in-person meetings in the Bay Area on weekend days plus 7 meetings on Zoom on Thurs evenings. Accepting new members now for the 2025 cohort!
A therapeutic group for women who feel distress around ecological loss, the climate crisis and the polycrisis. I weave tools from somatic therapy, art therapy, and eco therapy - such as mindfulness, movement, storytelling, grief ritual, etc.- to support women to move through despair and find renewed energy for action. The group runs for 3 months and includes 2 in-person meetings in the Bay Area on weekend days plus 7 meetings on Zoom on Thurs evenings. Accepting new members now for the 2025 cohort!
This group is for adults experiencing stress, anxiety, overwhelm, or burnout. Life can be too much at times. It’s easy to get stuck in patterns of pushing through, shutting down, or feeling constantly behind. This is a grounded, in-person space to slow down and make sense of your life. We focus on understanding stress responses in real time, improving communication, and building practical skills to handle daily pressures more effectively. You don’t need to have everything figured out, just a willingness to engage. This group will begin once minimum enrollment is reached. If interested, please reach out.
Hosted by Caroline Vidal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Group meets in Mendocino, CA 95460
I help adults navigating life transitions, grief, anxiety, or feeling stuck and disconnected.
This group is for adults experiencing stress, anxiety, overwhelm, or burnout. Life can be too much at times. It’s easy to get stuck in patterns of pushing through, shutting down, or feeling constantly behind. This is a grounded, in-person space to slow down and make sense of your life. We focus on understanding stress responses in real time, improving communication, and building practical skills to handle daily pressures more effectively. You don’t need to have everything figured out, just a willingness to engage. This group will begin once minimum enrollment is reached. If interested, please reach out.
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.
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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.