Support Groups in San Francisco, CA
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 ...
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
Social Anxiety, Sensitivity, & Shyness Group
We have created this Social Anxiety, Sensitivity, & Shyness Group in the hopes of taking you on a unique journey of observation, exploration, and experimentation that will help you develop a new more adaptive relationship between your anxiety and your ...
Hosted by Vanessa Wolter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94110
We have created this Social Anxiety, Sensitivity, & Shyness Group in the hopes of taking you on a unique journey of observation, exploration, and experimentation that will help you develop a new more adaptive relationship between your anxiety and your ...
Courage Connects - Dare to Lead
Courage Connects is a leadership workshop based on the research of Brené Brown. This workshop appeals to people across all industries and positions. The overarching theme is courage - show up as a braver leader and you will be able ...
Hosted by Rachel Packer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94102
Courage Connects is a leadership workshop based on the research of Brené Brown. This workshop appeals to people across all industries and positions. The overarching theme is courage - show up as a braver leader and you will be able ...
"Sex Addiction" Sexual Misbehavior Treatment
Not a group. Highly specialized individual treatment for “Sex Addiction” Serial Affairs-Infidelity-Cheati ng, Child Porn, Prostitution, "Seeking Arrangements", Smart Phone Apps, Cam Girls, Strip Clubs, Massage Parlors "Happy Endings", "Sugar Daddy" "Only Fans", Compulsivity Professional Sexual Misconduct, Sex Offenses, as ...
Hosted by Sexual Addiction Sex Misbehavior Infidelity Expert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SOTS
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94102
Not a group. Highly specialized individual treatment for “Sex Addiction” Serial Affairs-Infidelity-Cheati ng, Child Porn, Prostitution, "Seeking Arrangements", Smart Phone Apps, Cam Girls, Strip Clubs, Massage Parlors "Happy Endings", "Sugar Daddy" "Only Fans", Compulsivity Professional Sexual Misconduct, Sex Offenses, as ...
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 ...
Queer Intimacy
Queer Intimacy is a group for any individual who identifies as queer and any individual in a romantic relationship with a queer identified individual. Topics covered span queer-specific intimacy concerns within relationship and within the larger context of society. It ...
Hosted by CK Olivieri Blackmore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94115
Queer Intimacy is a group for any individual who identifies as queer and any individual in a romantic relationship with a queer identified individual. Topics covered span queer-specific intimacy concerns within relationship and within the larger context of society. It ...
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 Samantha Williams
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 ...
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 ...
Balancing Career and Recovery
Trying to manage a high stress career and your recovery can feel overwhelming. Sometimes it feels like you have to choose between your job and working a program. In this group, you will learn strategies to manage the stress of ...
Hosted by David Olem
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94114
Trying to manage a high stress career and your recovery can feel overwhelming. Sometimes it feels like you have to choose between your job and working a program. In this group, you will learn strategies to manage the stress of ...
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 ...
Mindful Self-Compassion
Self-Compassion is a way to train the heart and Mind to respond to life's difficult moments with kindness and compassion rather than self-criticism and judgment. It can be learned by anyone, it provides emotional strength and resilience, makes it easier ...
Hosted by Pauline Wakeham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94127
Self-Compassion is a way to train the heart and Mind to respond to life's difficult moments with kindness and compassion rather than self-criticism and judgment. It can be learned by anyone, it provides emotional strength and resilience, makes it easier ...
Women's Interpersonal Process Group Wednesdays
Relationships can be complicated. This is an ongoing process group that focuses on examining significant relationships in all aspects of life; family, personal, partner, social, work, school, faith and spirit. The members are thoughtful and insightful, and support each other's ...
Hosted by Lois Friedlander
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CGP, MT-BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94118
Relationships can be complicated. This is an ongoing process group that focuses on examining significant relationships in all aspects of life; family, personal, partner, social, work, school, faith and spirit. The members are thoughtful and insightful, and support each other's ...
Gestalt Therapy Group - San Francisco
This gestalt group welcomes and builds upon a foundation of present moment awareness. Group members are invited to bring all parts of themselves and notice what emerges in the context of community and connection with others. Members are encouraged to: ...
Hosted by Keith Packer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94114
This gestalt group welcomes and builds upon a foundation of present moment awareness. Group members are invited to bring all parts of themselves and notice what emerges in the context of community and connection with others. Members are encouraged to: ...
Women's Wellness
Hosted by Justine Byk
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94123
Clinical Supervision
Hosted by Matthew Gould
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94123
San Francisco Men's Group: Tending The Fire Within
"Tending the Fire Within:" A depth and intimacy-oriented group where we embrace and explore issues that men often find themselves struggling with. We share and learn to work with our anger, shame, loneliness, fear, grief and sense of power in ...
Hosted by Robert Schene
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94118
"Tending the Fire Within:" A depth and intimacy-oriented group where we embrace and explore issues that men often find themselves struggling with. We share and learn to work with our anger, shame, loneliness, fear, grief and sense of power in ...
The Anxiety Relief Center
The Anxiety Relief Center is a dynamic and compelling collaboration because of the diversity that Alkmini, Mor, and bring to the psycho-social platform. We appreciate and have been inspired by our broad exposure and experiences as citizens of the world. ...
Hosted by Tara Pratt
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94102
The Anxiety Relief Center is a dynamic and compelling collaboration because of the diversity that Alkmini, Mor, and bring to the psycho-social platform. We appreciate and have been inspired by our broad exposure and experiences as citizens of the world. ...
Online Men's Groups
Mens groups that focus on specific mindfulness skills for dealing with anxiety, anger, trust issues communication skills and all aspects of relationships and work themes.
Monday 530-700, Tuesday 700-830 Wed 600-730, Thurs 600-730
Learn to live more fully in the present moment ...
Hosted by Peter P Bernhardt
MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94110
Mens groups that focus on specific mindfulness skills for dealing with anxiety, anger, trust issues communication skills and all aspects of relationships and work themes.
Monday 530-700, Tuesday 700-830 Wed 600-730, Thurs 600-730
Learn to live more fully in the present moment ...
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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.