Support Groups in Emeryville, CA
Drama Therapy Training Group for Clinicians
This series focuses on helping clinicians develop skills and confidence in group leadership using action methods as well as training in how to use drama therapy with individuals and couples. Participants develop a deeper understanding of how to develop a ...
Hosted by Armand Volkas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFA, MFT, RDT, BCT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Emeryville, CA 94608
This series focuses on helping clinicians develop skills and confidence in group leadership using action methods as well as training in how to use drama therapy with individuals and couples. Participants develop a deeper understanding of how to develop a ...
Caregiver Support Group
Monthly online support group for family members and friends living in Alameda or Contra Costa Counties who are caring for an elderly relative/friend (age 60+). You must register before attending. Please call me or email me at Family Caregiver Alliance ...
Hosted by Amanda Hartrey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Emeryville, CA 94608
Monthly online support group for family members and friends living in Alameda or Contra Costa Counties who are caring for an elderly relative/friend (age 60+). You must register before attending. Please call me or email me at Family Caregiver Alliance ...
Chronic Pain Relief via Video
This online chronic pain recovery and relief group will begin to meet via video (California residents only) when there are enough interested participants. I anticipate starting this group in June of 2024. I have led chronic pain education and support ...
Hosted by Dr. Heather Martarella
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Emeryville, CA 94608
This online chronic pain recovery and relief group will begin to meet via video (California residents only) when there are enough interested participants. I anticipate starting this group in June of 2024. I have led chronic pain education and support ...
Introduction to Expressive Arts
Expressive Arts Therapy is an experiential form of psychotherapy, central to which is the belief that the process of art making can be healing in and of itself and is as important as the content it expresses. Art making helps ...
Hosted by Clark Hsu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Emeryville, CA 94608
Expressive Arts Therapy is an experiential form of psychotherapy, central to which is the belief that the process of art making can be healing in and of itself and is as important as the content it expresses. Art making helps ...
8 Expressive Arts Therapy Group
Dealing with grief, trauma, depression or anxiety? Curious about using arts for healing, centering and self-discovery? In our Group we will: Rekindle your creativity and playfulness, learn tools to lower anxiety and build confidence, explore your personal stories through arts ...
Hosted by Clark Hsu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Emeryville, CA 94608
Dealing with grief, trauma, depression or anxiety? Curious about using arts for healing, centering and self-discovery? In our Group we will: Rekindle your creativity and playfulness, learn tools to lower anxiety and build confidence, explore your personal stories through arts ...
Expressive Arts Consultation for Therapists
This group will offer therapists, interns and trainees the opportunity to explore client material and countertransferential issues through the use of the following modalities:
*Guided visualization to establish topics, goals and to gain clarity
*Expressive arts to awaken and apply our ...
Hosted by Merideth Bowen Shamszad
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Emeryville, CA 94608
This group will offer therapists, interns and trainees the opportunity to explore client material and countertransferential issues through the use of the following modalities:
*Guided visualization to establish topics, goals and to gain clarity
*Expressive arts to awaken and apply our ...
Passion Purpose Paycheck On-line Course
Find a Career that Makes You Happy, Fits Your Life & Gets You Paid - this course is the most AFFORDABLE way to get expert career transition coaching. If you’re trapped in a job that pays the bills but leaves ...
Hosted by Patrice Perillo, Career Transition Specialist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW, CHT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Emeryville, CA 94608
Find a Career that Makes You Happy, Fits Your Life & Gets You Paid - this course is the most AFFORDABLE way to get expert career transition coaching. If you’re trapped in a job that pays the bills but leaves ...
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Drama Therapy Training Group for Clinicians
This series focuses on helping clinicians develop skills and confidence in group leadership using action methods as well as training in how to use drama therapy with individuals and couples. Participants develop a deeper understanding of how to develop a ...
Hosted by Armand Volkas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFA, MFT, RDT, BCT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Emeryville, CA 94608
This series focuses on helping clinicians develop skills and confidence in group leadership using action methods as well as training in how to use drama therapy with individuals and couples. Participants develop a deeper understanding of how to develop a ...
Caregiver Support Group
Monthly online support group for family members and friends living in Alameda or Contra Costa Counties who are caring for an elderly relative/friend (age 60+). You must register before attending. Please call me or email me at Family Caregiver Alliance ...
Hosted by Amanda Hartrey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Emeryville, CA 94608
Monthly online support group for family members and friends living in Alameda or Contra Costa Counties who are caring for an elderly relative/friend (age 60+). You must register before attending. Please call me or email me at Family Caregiver Alliance ...
Chronic Pain Relief via Video
This online chronic pain recovery and relief group will begin to meet via video (California residents only) when there are enough interested participants. I anticipate starting this group in June of 2024. I have led chronic pain education and support ...
Hosted by Dr. Heather Martarella
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Emeryville, CA 94608
This online chronic pain recovery and relief group will begin to meet via video (California residents only) when there are enough interested participants. I anticipate starting this group in June of 2024. I have led chronic pain education and support ...
Introduction to Expressive Arts
Expressive Arts Therapy is an experiential form of psychotherapy, central to which is the belief that the process of art making can be healing in and of itself and is as important as the content it expresses. Art making helps ...
Hosted by Clark Hsu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Emeryville, CA 94608
Expressive Arts Therapy is an experiential form of psychotherapy, central to which is the belief that the process of art making can be healing in and of itself and is as important as the content it expresses. Art making helps ...
8 Expressive Arts Therapy Group
Dealing with grief, trauma, depression or anxiety? Curious about using arts for healing, centering and self-discovery? In our Group we will: Rekindle your creativity and playfulness, learn tools to lower anxiety and build confidence, explore your personal stories through arts ...
Hosted by Clark Hsu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Emeryville, CA 94608
Dealing with grief, trauma, depression or anxiety? Curious about using arts for healing, centering and self-discovery? In our Group we will: Rekindle your creativity and playfulness, learn tools to lower anxiety and build confidence, explore your personal stories through arts ...
Expressive Arts Consultation for Therapists
This group will offer therapists, interns and trainees the opportunity to explore client material and countertransferential issues through the use of the following modalities:
*Guided visualization to establish topics, goals and to gain clarity
*Expressive arts to awaken and apply our ...
Hosted by Merideth Bowen Shamszad
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Emeryville, CA 94608
This group will offer therapists, interns and trainees the opportunity to explore client material and countertransferential issues through the use of the following modalities:
*Guided visualization to establish topics, goals and to gain clarity
*Expressive arts to awaken and apply our ...
Passion Purpose Paycheck On-line Course
Find a Career that Makes You Happy, Fits Your Life & Gets You Paid - this course is the most AFFORDABLE way to get expert career transition coaching. If you’re trapped in a job that pays the bills but leaves ...
Hosted by Patrice Perillo, Career Transition Specialist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW, CHT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Emeryville, CA 94608
Find a Career that Makes You Happy, Fits Your Life & Gets You Paid - this course is the most AFFORDABLE way to get expert career transition coaching. If you’re trapped in a job that pays the bills but leaves ...
Trans/Nonbinary Adults- DBT Skills Group
Starting May 3rd, this DBT skills group for trans and/or nonbinary adults will focus on learning and practicing skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy's four skills modules: mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. Each module will last approximately 12 ...
Hosted by Frankie Phipps
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94610
Starting May 3rd, this DBT skills group for trans and/or nonbinary adults will focus on learning and practicing skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy's four skills modules: mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. Each module will last approximately 12 ...
Monday Group for Men Healing from Sexual Abuse
This therapy group for male survivors of sexual abuse, began late 2016 and accepts new members as space opens up. I meet on-going with anyone interested in being considered for membership and willing to join a waitlist. Please contact me ...
Hosted by Bill Burmester
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94710
This therapy group for male survivors of sexual abuse, began late 2016 and accepts new members as space opens up. I meet on-going with anyone interested in being considered for membership and willing to join a waitlist. Please contact me ...
Foresight Mental Health
Foresight helps you find your path to mental wellness. We’re a community of mental health experts who offer a dynamic range of care that flexes with your particular needs and goals. Our team includes licensed therapists, psychiatric providers, researchers, a ...
Hosted by Katherine Lance
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94705
Foresight helps you find your path to mental wellness. We’re a community of mental health experts who offer a dynamic range of care that flexes with your particular needs and goals. Our team includes licensed therapists, psychiatric providers, researchers, a ...
Mindfulness for Stress & Anxiety Mini Retreat
Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed by life? You might have trouble sleeping. You might feel overwhelmed by job stress and disconnected from your others while working from home. You might feel tension or get headaches. If you're feeling alone, ...
Hosted by Elana Morgulis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, E-RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94611
Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed by life? You might have trouble sleeping. You might feel overwhelmed by job stress and disconnected from your others while working from home. You might feel tension or get headaches. If you're feeling alone, ...
In Real Life Men- Online Day-Time Group
*CURRENTLY 3 OPENINGS* Are you struggling to get to the bottom of your relationship struggles in individual therapy? Are you missing the intimacy you crave in friendships and romantic relationships? It's time to look deeper. IRL Men's Groups offer a ...
Hosted by Troy Piwowarski
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94705
*CURRENTLY 3 OPENINGS* Are you struggling to get to the bottom of your relationship struggles in individual therapy? Are you missing the intimacy you crave in friendships and romantic relationships? It's time to look deeper. IRL Men's Groups offer a ...
Depression Therapy Group
Small group forming to meet this very lonely place and facilitate healing. I aim to create an environment where you can feel safe to share your pain, be understood and start to experience change. It is with others that we ...
Hosted by Andy Sussman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94618
Small group forming to meet this very lonely place and facilitate healing. I aim to create an environment where you can feel safe to share your pain, be understood and start to experience change. It is with others that we ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Emeryville?
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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.
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.