Support Groups in San Francisco, CA
Selective Mutism Summer Intensive
The SM Group Intensive is a 1 week program for children with selective mutism. The goal is to create an analog classroom and provide opportunities for children to talk to new people, in new places and in activities that are ...
Hosted by Christy Tadros
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94108
The SM Group Intensive is a 1 week program for children with selective mutism. The goal is to create an analog classroom and provide opportunities for children to talk to new people, in new places and in activities that are ...
Obsessed And Exhausted By Unattainable Perfection?
Turning to eating, shopping, pills or alcohol to escape? It's time to make a change. Don't suffer alone. In this group you will learn to tame your fears and *Overcome anxiety, depression and loss; *Conquer self-esteem and assertiveness issues; *Manage ...
Hosted by LGBTpsychologist.com - Dr. Gilbert Chalepas
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94123
Turning to eating, shopping, pills or alcohol to escape? It's time to make a change. Don't suffer alone. In this group you will learn to tame your fears and *Overcome anxiety, depression and loss; *Conquer self-esteem and assertiveness issues; *Manage ...
ADHD Support Groups
Our groups are supportive, collaborative spaces for adults to find community concerning ADHD and RSD struggles. In our ADHD support group, we discuss Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and what that really looks like in daily life. Our therapists will provide education ...
Hosted by Cecilia (Ceci) Walken
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94122
Our groups are supportive, collaborative spaces for adults to find community concerning ADHD and RSD struggles. In our ADHD support group, we discuss Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and what that really looks like in daily life. Our therapists will provide education ...
Authentic Movement
Connect with your essence. Express your soul. Authentic Movement is an inner self-directed somatic practice. It is done with eyes closed, in silence and in the presence of at least one witness. Through 'body-mindful' listening participants follow movement impulses, reawakening ...
Hosted by Maria Lentzou
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94103
Connect with your essence. Express your soul. Authentic Movement is an inner self-directed somatic practice. It is done with eyes closed, in silence and in the presence of at least one witness. Through 'body-mindful' listening participants follow movement impulses, reawakening ...
Women's Wellness
Hosted by Justine Byk
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94123
What Now?
What Now? is a group that offers you a soft landing and a supportive space to adjust to this next phase of parenting and reinvention of self. When my daughter left for college I noticed that there was little support ...
Hosted by Lena Mullins
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, RDT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94118
What Now? is a group that offers you a soft landing and a supportive space to adjust to this next phase of parenting and reinvention of self. When my daughter left for college I noticed that there was little support ...
Find Your Groove
Finding Your Groove, a rolling six-week series focuses on ways to find your rhythm after having a baby. Katie will review strategies for managing stress, supporting relationships, making time for self-care, and dealing with anxiety and low mood. n Finding ...
Hosted by Katherine Taylor
Psychologist, PsyD, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94123
Finding Your Groove, a rolling six-week series focuses on ways to find your rhythm after having a baby. Katie will review strategies for managing stress, supporting relationships, making time for self-care, and dealing with anxiety and low mood. n Finding ...
Neurenics
Hosted by Thomas Browne, Ph. D.
Psychologist, Ph, D
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94111
Canyon Mournings Group Grief Therapy
Trusting others to witness you in your grief can be incredibly supportive and healing. The process of letting go is sacred and multilayered. Give yourself the gift of space to feel, tell your story, and grieve with others who are ...
Hosted by Erica Edwards Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94131
Trusting others to witness you in your grief can be incredibly supportive and healing. The process of letting go is sacred and multilayered. Give yourself the gift of space to feel, tell your story, and grieve with others who are ...
Interpersonal Therapy Process Group, San Francisco
This therapy group will focus on what arises between group members, with a sensitivity to the group process as a whole, and the emotional development of each member. The group will be helpful if you: Have challenges with intimacy/difficulty finding ...
Hosted by Yael Melamed, A Marriage Family Therapy Corp.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MBA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94123
This therapy group will focus on what arises between group members, with a sensitivity to the group process as a whole, and the emotional development of each member. The group will be helpful if you: Have challenges with intimacy/difficulty finding ...
Awakening Womxn's Group
This 2 hour group format will include 30 minutes of silent meditation and 1.5 hours of group sharing, reflection, and facilitated discussion via zoom. This group is intended for individuals who have a passion for waking up spiritually through meditation, ...
Hosted by Jennifer Christian
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94114
This 2 hour group format will include 30 minutes of silent meditation and 1.5 hours of group sharing, reflection, and facilitated discussion via zoom. This group is intended for individuals who have a passion for waking up spiritually through meditation, ...
Infertility Support Group
This Infertility Support Group is a professionally-led virtual support group. The group has weekly topics, support strategies and opportunities for you to share and to support each other in a safe, confidential, and judgment-free environment while building a infertility community. ...
Hosted by Samantha Franklin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94122
This Infertility Support Group is a professionally-led virtual support group. The group has weekly topics, support strategies and opportunities for you to share and to support each other in a safe, confidential, and judgment-free environment while building a infertility community. ...
Woodleaf Eating Disorder Center
We are currently offering eating disorder support groups online and the cost is covered by insurance. We are waiving all fees when possible. Our groups are focused to treat anorexia, bulimia and binge eating. Our clinicians are licensed and highly ...
Hosted by Woodleaf Eating Disorder Center
Treatment Center, MA, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94102
We are currently offering eating disorder support groups online and the cost is covered by insurance. We are waiving all fees when possible. Our groups are focused to treat anorexia, bulimia and binge eating. Our clinicians are licensed and highly ...
Thrivers: A Women's Trauma Therapy Group
Thrivers is a 24-week total women’s* trauma therapy program composed of three 8-week phases: Getting the Trauma Recovery Tools, Telling Our Trauma Stories, and Working in the Here-and-Now. Thrivers will meet via online TeleMental Health. Group members find and nurture ...
Hosted by Laine Demetria
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94104
Thrivers is a 24-week total women’s* trauma therapy program composed of three 8-week phases: Getting the Trauma Recovery Tools, Telling Our Trauma Stories, and Working in the Here-and-Now. Thrivers will meet via online TeleMental Health. Group members find and nurture ...
Psychiatric Alternatives and Wellness Center
PAWC's provider group is among the largest in CA and includes only Board Certified or Licensed Practitioners. Our doctors focus on your needs and feelings, while PAWC administrative staff collaborates with you, your doctor and insurers to keep administration smooth ...
Hosted by Thomas Letourneau
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94118
PAWC's provider group is among the largest in CA and includes only Board Certified or Licensed Practitioners. Our doctors focus on your needs and feelings, while PAWC administrative staff collaborates with you, your doctor and insurers to keep administration smooth ...
From Survival to Thrival – For trauma survivors
There is an incredible possibility available to go beyond the hurt, the wounds and the pain of the past…to create something greater, find the strength and power within, and release our stories and limitations. This is a weekly support group ...
Hosted by Adriana Popescu
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94115
There is an incredible possibility available to go beyond the hurt, the wounds and the pain of the past…to create something greater, find the strength and power within, and release our stories and limitations. This is a weekly support group ...
Fertility Resilience Group: Primary Paths
“Fertility Resilience: Primary Paths” is a structured therapeutic support group for women without living children who are trying to conceive and struggling with the social and psychological impact of infertility or recurrent pregnancy loss. This group provides a safe space ...
Hosted by Bloom Therapy
Psychologist, PsyD, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94114
“Fertility Resilience: Primary Paths” is a structured therapeutic support group for women without living children who are trying to conceive and struggling with the social and psychological impact of infertility or recurrent pregnancy loss. This group provides a safe space ...
Anxiously Intimate - straight leaning
Join with other men who experience anxiety related to their sex lives, relationships and dating. www.rousetherapy.com /online-mens-group
Hosted by Rouse Relational Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94114
Join with other men who experience anxiety related to their sex lives, relationships and dating. www.rousetherapy.com /online-mens-group
Grief Support Group
It's important to talk about your loved one, honor your emotions and recognize the various stages of mourning. With loss also comes changes in self-identity and the role a person plays in life. This group is a safe space where ...
Hosted by Cathy Trenary
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94114
It's important to talk about your loved one, honor your emotions and recognize the various stages of mourning. With loss also comes changes in self-identity and the role a person plays in life. This group is a safe space where ...
Clinical Supervision
Hosted by Matthew Gould
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94123
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in San Francisco?
Search for nearby support groups by inputting your city, zip code, or the name of the group into the search bar. From there, you can filter to find a group that suits your needs, whether you are looking for support for a teenager, a group that focuses on a specific issue, such as depression, or a particular program type, such as one geared toward developing social skills. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
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.