Support Groups in San Francisco, CA
(On Hiatus) Post Abortion Therapy Group for Women
Come and virtually meet other women in a supportive environment and experience the healing power of a group. The group's purpose is to provide women with a safe, non-judgmental, and politically neutral space to share, connect, and learn from others ...
Hosted by Tessa Sugarbaker MD MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94102
Come and virtually meet other women in a supportive environment and experience the healing power of a group. The group's purpose is to provide women with a safe, non-judgmental, and politically neutral space to share, connect, and learn from others ...
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 ...
Let's Talk About Sex, Drugs & Alcohol
This is a process psychotherapy and psycho-educational group that aims to provide participants the opportunity to address behavioral issues related to drugs, sex and alcohol and its impact in their relationships. It accomodates both the abstinence model and harm reduction ...
Hosted by Richard R Lugo
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LAADC, CADCII, CACS
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94102
This is a process psychotherapy and psycho-educational group that aims to provide participants the opportunity to address behavioral issues related to drugs, sex and alcohol and its impact in their relationships. It accomodates both the abstinence model and harm reduction ...
Breaking the Cycle of Depression
Breaking the Cycle of Depression is a six week group to prevent relapse of depression, using mindfulness-based cognitive therapy techniques (MBCT). MBCT is an innovative, clinically proven treatment that encourages patients to play an active role in preventing the return ...
Hosted by Anne Diedrich
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94110
Breaking the Cycle of Depression is a six week group to prevent relapse of depression, using mindfulness-based cognitive therapy techniques (MBCT). MBCT is an innovative, clinically proven treatment that encourages patients to play an active role in preventing the return ...
Women's Body Image Support Group (Telehealth)
This group will be facilitated by Holly Kirth, LMFT to ensure a safe environment. The goal is to provide a mindful space for clients to explore and improve their body image, self-image, and self-esteem. Format: A psycho-education topic on body ...
Hosted by Holly N Kirth
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, ME
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94115
This group will be facilitated by Holly Kirth, LMFT to ensure a safe environment. The goal is to provide a mindful space for clients to explore and improve their body image, self-image, and self-esteem. Format: A psycho-education topic on body ...
ADHD Skills Group (Currently Remote)
In our 10 week ADHD support group, we will discuss building skills to manage ADHD and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria. Our therapists will provide education as well as skills to help you identify where ADHD and RSD are holding you back. ...
Hosted by Karla Schlags
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94104
In our 10 week ADHD support group, we will discuss building skills to manage ADHD and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria. Our therapists will provide education as well as skills to help you identify where ADHD and RSD are holding you back. ...
GoddessCentric Meditation & Trancework-Fem; BIPOC+
Zoom Group forming Autumn 2023-See website to find out more. A psychologist with over 8 years experience as well as a life-long seeker, this "GoddessCentric" support group will delve into mindfulness meditation and experiential trancework. The group is centered around ...
Hosted by Dr. Josie Valderrama
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94110
Zoom Group forming Autumn 2023-See website to find out more. A psychologist with over 8 years experience as well as a life-long seeker, this "GoddessCentric" support group will delve into mindfulness meditation and experiential trancework. The group is centered around ...
Struggling To Find And Keep A Loving Relationship?
During weekly sessions talk openly and confidentially about your work, romance, sex, friends, family, your goals and dreams, fears and challenges. An affordable, fun and safe environment, where you can get expert insight, personalized feedback and practical advice. You want ...
Hosted by Reconnect Relationship - Dr. Gilbert Chalepas
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94108
During weekly sessions talk openly and confidentially about your work, romance, sex, friends, family, your goals and dreams, fears and challenges. An affordable, fun and safe environment, where you can get expert insight, personalized feedback and practical advice. You want ...
Cultivating Curiosity, Courage & Compassion
The virtual group discusses OCD related topics such as, ACT, exposure therapy, working with obsessions, perfectionism, rumination, motivation & self-judgement. Through the use of structured journaling & optional sharing, participants learn how to identify their strengths, fears, & create a ...
Hosted by choicetherapy psychological services, inc.
Psychologist, PsyD, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94109
The virtual group discusses OCD related topics such as, ACT, exposure therapy, working with obsessions, perfectionism, rumination, motivation & self-judgement. Through the use of structured journaling & optional sharing, participants learn how to identify their strengths, fears, & create a ...
Swipe the Right Way
Sick of dating? Join Swipe the Right Way, a 2-part online workshop that focuses on Attachment Theory and the life-changing science behind it. Together, we’ll explore and understand how your earliest and most formative relationships show up in your dating ...
Hosted by Olivia Provan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94115
Sick of dating? Join Swipe the Right Way, a 2-part online workshop that focuses on Attachment Theory and the life-changing science behind it. Together, we’ll explore and understand how your earliest and most formative relationships show up in your dating ...
Marina Counseling Center
Hosted by Jim Torrens
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94123
Women's Wellness
Hosted by Justine Byk
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94123
Social Anxiety Process Group
Our social anxiety process group was created to provide a space for you to express yourself and lessen the feeling of loneliness that can come with our anxiety. In this group, participants will have the opportunity to process their experiences ...
Hosted by Cirrena Troutt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94103
Our social anxiety process group was created to provide a space for you to express yourself and lessen the feeling of loneliness that can come with our anxiety. In this group, participants will have the opportunity to process their experiences ...
Emotional Brain Training for Anger/Weight/Mood/Add
Emotional Brain Training .. Unwanted behaviors, mood states, anger/hostility, relationship patterns are all responses to stress. EBT, Emotional Brain Training addresses the root causes of stress and retrains the emotional brain in efficient and effective ways to be resilient and ...
Hosted by Barbara Gabriel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94123
Emotional Brain Training .. Unwanted behaviors, mood states, anger/hostility, relationship patterns are all responses to stress. EBT, Emotional Brain Training addresses the root causes of stress and retrains the emotional brain in efficient and effective ways to be resilient and ...
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, ...
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 ...
Revolving Grief Groups, email to inquire
Grief groups are offered at various time of the year, for all types of loss. I am starting 8-Week Grief Groups, which consist of eight weekly sessions exploring any type of loss, including traumatic loss, no matter how long ago. ...
Hosted by Nate Hinerman
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94118
Grief groups are offered at various time of the year, for all types of loss. I am starting 8-Week Grief Groups, which consist of eight weekly sessions exploring any type of loss, including traumatic loss, no matter how long ago. ...
Dream Circle
Join us to explore your dreams and discover the wisdom within. The dreamwork is based on Jungian psychology and the work of Jeremy Taylor. The main premise is that all dreams, including nightmares, come in the health and wholeness of ...
Hosted by Daley Wellness Group | Dr. Luz Daley
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94133
Join us to explore your dreams and discover the wisdom within. The dreamwork is based on Jungian psychology and the work of Jeremy Taylor. The main premise is that all dreams, including nightmares, come in the health and wholeness of ...
Self Care Workshop for Activists
After the election, many of us experienced incredible grief, anger and despair. These painful feelings can lead to anxiety, depression, inability to concentrate, and burnout. In these times, loving ourselves is a revolutionary act. This workshop provides practical tools of ...
Hosted by Nicole Hsiang Shieh
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94111
After the election, many of us experienced incredible grief, anger and despair. These painful feelings can lead to anxiety, depression, inability to concentrate, and burnout. In these times, loving ourselves is a revolutionary act. This workshop provides practical tools of ...
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.
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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.