Queering the Red Umbrella 
This process group offers a safe and affirming space for queer and trans sex workers to explore their unique journeys. This group fosters an environment of understanding, validation, and empowerment. Through guided discussions, reflective exercises, and peer support, participants delve ...
Hosted by Audra Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90039
This process group offers a safe and affirming space for queer and trans sex workers to explore their unique journeys. This group fosters an environment of understanding, validation, and empowerment. Through guided discussions, reflective exercises, and peer support, participants delve ...
Life Transitions' Group 
This is a twelve week structured group with group discussion and sharing, written exercises (optional), readings, along with instruction to help individuals successfully navigate through periods of transition. This could be precipitated by divorce, marriage, a new child, career change,chronic ...
Hosted by Joseph Jeffers MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92103
This is a twelve week structured group with group discussion and sharing, written exercises (optional), readings, along with instruction to help individuals successfully navigate through periods of transition. This could be precipitated by divorce, marriage, a new child, career change,chronic ...
LGBTQ+ Teen Group starts on 07/01/23 
NOW ENROLLING for Teenagers (Middle School - High School age) individuals. Navigating adolescence is tough enough and gender or sexual identification is another layer to add to the stresses of growing up. Our virtual, 8-week groups provide a safe, welcoming ...
Hosted by John Cabonce
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC, ASW, PPS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Victorville, CA 92392
NOW ENROLLING for Teenagers (Middle School - High School age) individuals. Navigating adolescence is tough enough and gender or sexual identification is another layer to add to the stresses of growing up. Our virtual, 8-week groups provide a safe, welcoming ...
Starts 2/23: Gay Men's Therapy Group (ONLINE) 
Gay from the Ground Up: Rebuild and evolve in 2021! In this 10-week, inclusive therapy group, we’ll explore and embody what it is to live more fully as gay men - from the ground up! Using body-based, mindfulness, and experiential ...
Hosted by Miles Murch
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94705
Gay from the Ground Up: Rebuild and evolve in 2021! In this 10-week, inclusive therapy group, we’ll explore and embody what it is to live more fully as gay men - from the ground up! Using body-based, mindfulness, and experiential ...
Group Therapy for Gay and Bisexual Men-Online only 
Gay, bisexual, and queer men face distinct challenges in connecting emotionally with other men. Struggling with societal expectations, it is easy to fall into isolation or unfulfilling relationships. Processing the “here and now” interpersonal dynamics in group therapy, men may ...
Hosted by Adam MacDonald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94610
Gay, bisexual, and queer men face distinct challenges in connecting emotionally with other men. Struggling with societal expectations, it is easy to fall into isolation or unfulfilling relationships. Processing the “here and now” interpersonal dynamics in group therapy, men may ...
Dream Group 
Being in a dream group gives you the opportunity to share your dreams in a small supportive community where you will develop specific skills for working with dreams and benefit from the collective insights of the group. Groups are limited ...
Hosted by Douglas Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pasadena, CA 91101
Being in a dream group gives you the opportunity to share your dreams in a small supportive community where you will develop specific skills for working with dreams and benefit from the collective insights of the group. Groups are limited ...
Trans Women's Somatic Therapy Group 
This is an ongoing somatic therapy group for trans women living in California. We meet virtually over Zoom. Fee is based on income. Please visit my website at kelsmithsomatics.com to apply.
Hosted by Kel Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MCP, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94114
This is an ongoing somatic therapy group for trans women living in California. We meet virtually over Zoom. Fee is based on income. Please visit my website at kelsmithsomatics.com to apply.
BiAF 
BiAF is a therapeutic group experience that's both healing and community building. We celebrate your strengths and give you space to share your story and struggles with other bisexuals who can support, validate, and understand you. Bisexuals make up the ...
Hosted by Clarity & Growth Center for Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Marino, CA 91108
BiAF is a therapeutic group experience that's both healing and community building. We celebrate your strengths and give you space to share your story and struggles with other bisexuals who can support, validate, and understand you. Bisexuals make up the ...
LGBTQ+ Group: Lgbtqia2S+ Identity & Community 
This dynamic group will explore and expand our personal and cultural identity as LGBTQIA2S+ and all our intersections. Has the impact of oppression of marginalized groups been heavy on your soul? Are you at the intersection of many groups? Offering ...
Hosted by Lima Daugherty
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Group meets in Concord, CA 94519
This dynamic group will explore and expand our personal and cultural identity as LGBTQIA2S+ and all our intersections. Has the impact of oppression of marginalized groups been heavy on your soul? Are you at the intersection of many groups? Offering ...
Body Acceptance & Empowerment Group 
Join a group of like-minded people who are ready to rip into patriarchy and let it all hang out! This is a group for those ready to transition from the cultural scripts of body positivity/negativity into acceptance. Society, culture, gender, ...
Hosted by Lauren Matern
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
Join a group of like-minded people who are ready to rip into patriarchy and let it all hang out! This is a group for those ready to transition from the cultural scripts of body positivity/negativity into acceptance. Society, culture, gender, ...
Online Therapy Group for Gay Men 
This group is for adults (21+) in CA who identify as gay and male. The purposes of this group are to receive and give support, increase compassion for yourself and others, and co-create a safe space for gay men to ...
Hosted by Max Littman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94619
This group is for adults (21+) in CA who identify as gay and male. The purposes of this group are to receive and give support, increase compassion for yourself and others, and co-create a safe space for gay men to ...
LGBTQ+ Process Group 
Our lives are lived in groups; of friends, coworkers, family, neighbors, culture, & society. Therapy in groups can embolden us for a life lived in community. This group is a process group for LGBTQ+ people to explore how they build ...
Hosted by Angelynn Hermes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90012
Our lives are lived in groups; of friends, coworkers, family, neighbors, culture, & society. Therapy in groups can embolden us for a life lived in community. This group is a process group for LGBTQ+ people to explore how they build ...
Gay Men's Therapy (Zoom): Fridays, 12:30 to 2:00 
Starting April, 2024, this group will help gay men work on their sex, love and commitment issues through sharing and journaling. $70 per session. Dr. Sadownick founded the nation’s first LGBT Specialization at Antioch University and also Colors LGBTQ Youth ...
Hosted by Dr. Douglas G. Sadownick
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90019
Starting April, 2024, this group will help gay men work on their sex, love and commitment issues through sharing and journaling. $70 per session. Dr. Sadownick founded the nation’s first LGBT Specialization at Antioch University and also Colors LGBTQ Youth ...
Queer Adult Therapy Group 
Because queer folks encounter similar experiences living in our cisnormative, heteronormative, and mononormative society, I run a weekly process group where folks can gather in community, feel supported, learn about themselves and how they relate to others, identify and delve ...
Hosted by Jen Rivers
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, MSW, ASW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90027
Because queer folks encounter similar experiences living in our cisnormative, heteronormative, and mononormative society, I run a weekly process group where folks can gather in community, feel supported, learn about themselves and how they relate to others, identify and delve ...
LGBTQ+ Youth Therapy Group 
Have you or someone you care about ever been bullied? Or maybe question their gender identity or sexuality? Perhaps you know someone who isolates and shuts down emotionally. If so, let us support you, offering strategies for tackling daily struggles ...
Hosted by Susan Pollard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Menlo Park, CA 94025
Have you or someone you care about ever been bullied? Or maybe question their gender identity or sexuality? Perhaps you know someone who isolates and shuts down emotionally. If so, let us support you, offering strategies for tackling daily struggles ...
Bisexual + Folks Recovering from Trauma 
A twice monthly therapeutic group combining education on trauma, somatic coping skills (mindfulness, yoga, movement) and expressive arts activities where attendees will: 1) learn the basic science of trauma and the nervous system 2) practice somatic coping skills for emotional ...
Hosted by Josephine Kelly
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, ASW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94705
A twice monthly therapeutic group combining education on trauma, somatic coping skills (mindfulness, yoga, movement) and expressive arts activities where attendees will: 1) learn the basic science of trauma and the nervous system 2) practice somatic coping skills for emotional ...
Coming Soon! (Ideas are welcome!) 
Before COVID-19, I ran a successful Healing From Trauma group for over a year. I love the energy of people coming together to process their issues and for a common good--e
specially when that common good involves improving mental health outcomes. ...
Hosted by Stara Shakti
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
Before COVID-19, I ran a successful Healing From Trauma group for over a year. I love the energy of people coming together to process their issues and for a common good--e
specially when that common good involves improving mental health outcomes. ...
Therapy Support Group for Parents of LGBTQ Youth 
Many parents experience loss and uncertainty when their child acknowledges their identity as being something other than heterosexual or when their gender expression/identity doesn't match their assigned gender at birth. Exploring your emotions with others in similar situations provides insight ...
Hosted by Linda K Reeves
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Many parents experience loss and uncertainty when their child acknowledges their identity as being something other than heterosexual or when their gender expression/identity doesn't match their assigned gender at birth. Exploring your emotions with others in similar situations provides insight ...
Gay Men's Group 
Coming out. Living as a gay person. Partnership. Parenting. Health Issues. Aging. Being alone. Gay men share their diverse experiences and support one another through the challenges of partner relationships, workplace dynamics, self-care and families.
Hosted by Sharon Margaret Friedman
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90402
Coming out. Living as a gay person. Partnership. Parenting. Health Issues. Aging. Being alone. Gay men share their diverse experiences and support one another through the challenges of partner relationships, workplace dynamics, self-care and families.
LGBTQ + Allies Weekly Support Group (Virtual) 
GT Healthcare is proud to offer a safe and supportive environment for members of the LGBTQ+ community. In this weekly group for all ages , we'll address unique challenges and concerns faced by individuals within the LGBTQ+ community. Share your ...
Hosted by Macayla Meyers
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Laguna Beach, CA 92651
GT Healthcare is proud to offer a safe and supportive environment for members of the LGBTQ+ community. In this weekly group for all ages , we'll address unique challenges and concerns faced by individuals within the LGBTQ+ community. Share your ...
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LGBTQ+ Support Groups
We should make clear that not all the support groups listed here are gay themselves. Rather, they specialize in helping with aspects of being gay in California or homosexual. They provide help for gay couples in gay relationships, gay issues and issues that affect gay life.
If you're gay or are looking for help with gay issues in California or for a California gay support group these professionals provide gay counseling and gay friendly care for gays or lesbians. They include gay friendly support groups plus gay support groups in California, gay friendly psychologists, and gay friendly counsellors.
If you're gay or are looking for help with gay issues in California or for a California gay support group these professionals provide gay counseling and gay friendly care for gays or lesbians. They include gay friendly support groups plus gay support groups in California, gay friendly psychologists, and gay friendly counsellors.