Support Groups in San Francisco, CA
Breathe Mama Breathe
Having a “mama moment” or maybe even a “mama meltdown?” Breathe mama, breathe. This virtual group is for expecting mamas and new mamas located in California with children ages 0-1. This psychoeducational group provides practical mindfulness techniques for new mamas. ...
Hosted by Spark All Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94115
Having a “mama moment” or maybe even a “mama meltdown?” Breathe mama, breathe. This virtual group is for expecting mamas and new mamas located in California with children ages 0-1. This psychoeducational group provides practical mindfulness techniques for new mamas. ...
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 ...
Psychiatric Alternatives and Wellness Center
Psychiatric Alternatives' intake process matches your needs with the right practitioner or referral. Setting up insurance payment with patient copay is a breeze, in most cases. During your treatment, practitioners and staff work together well to create a seamless care ...
Hosted by Noreen Rana
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94118
Psychiatric Alternatives' intake process matches your needs with the right practitioner or referral. Setting up insurance payment with patient copay is a breeze, in most cases. During your treatment, practitioners and staff work together well to create a seamless care ...
Understanding Myself and Others (Meets Virtually)
The group is focused on understanding the interpersonal patterns, behaviors, and beliefs that get in the way of having the closeness, intimacy, and connection you are seeking in all areas of your life. The group helps you make here- and-now ...
Hosted by Alana Jacobs
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94114
The group is focused on understanding the interpersonal patterns, behaviors, and beliefs that get in the way of having the closeness, intimacy, and connection you are seeking in all areas of your life. The group helps you make here- and-now ...
Diversity Training Group
Please contact me directly about the group.
Hosted by Manami Yamamoto
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94108
Please contact me directly about the group.
Relationship/Intimacy
I am currently conducting interviews for this group which focuses on intimacy and blocks to close, connected relationships. We will explore attachment styles, unproductive cognitive frames, and practice somatic coping strategies to manage stress, anxiety and other powerful emotions.
Hosted by Lily Eggers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94110
I am currently conducting interviews for this group which focuses on intimacy and blocks to close, connected relationships. We will explore attachment styles, unproductive cognitive frames, and practice somatic coping strategies to manage stress, anxiety and other powerful emotions.
Therapy Now SF
Stress is ever present in all of our lives, however, there is a fine line between basic day to day stress and prolonged debilitating stress. Feeling chronically stressed will take a toll on our bodies, minds, and relationships, sometimes without ...
Hosted by Dr. Neko Milton
Psychological Associate, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94104
Stress is ever present in all of our lives, however, there is a fine line between basic day to day stress and prolonged debilitating stress. Feeling chronically stressed will take a toll on our bodies, minds, and relationships, sometimes without ...
Honeycomb Therapy
We provide specialized counseling services to children and teens ages 6 to 18. We aim to help children and teens develop coping skills and navigate through difficult changes within the family. Specialties include: anxiety, anger management, depression, low self esteem, ...
Hosted by Honeycomb Wellness Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94102
We provide specialized counseling services to children and teens ages 6 to 18. We aim to help children and teens develop coping skills and navigate through difficult changes within the family. Specialties include: anxiety, anger management, depression, low self esteem, ...
COVID-19 Anxiety/Worries group
A group of up to five clients; through Simple Practice .com;the platform similar to Zoom;once a week or twice if needed.
Hosted by Patricia Jane Weiss
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94118
A group of up to five clients; through Simple Practice .com;the platform similar to Zoom;once a week or twice if needed.
Coping with COVID anxiety with Somatic Exercises
Learn Somatic techniques to help you manage anxiety during these unprecedented times. Learn breathing techniques, ways to notice and relax tension, diminish anxiety before it takes hold of your behavior. We will use a video platform for this group.
Hosted by Antony Thier
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94115
Learn Somatic techniques to help you manage anxiety during these unprecedented times. Learn breathing techniques, ways to notice and relax tension, diminish anxiety before it takes hold of your behavior. We will use a video platform for this group.
Adult Children of Narcissists
This ongoing, mixed gender, psychotherapy/support group explores the effect a narcissistic parent has on self esteem and relationships. It will examine dysfunctional, repetitive patterns learned in childhood and reenacted in adult life. The group will explore the origin of narcissism ...
Hosted by Ami E. Hartley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CAS, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94122
This ongoing, mixed gender, psychotherapy/support group explores the effect a narcissistic parent has on self esteem and relationships. It will examine dysfunctional, repetitive patterns learned in childhood and reenacted in adult life. The group will explore the origin of narcissism ...
Case consultation and study group for clinicans
I have been leading a weekly clinical case consultation and study group for the past 10 years. Group members' clinical cases are presented and discussed with an emphasis on transference, counter-transference, unconscious communication, primitive mental and emotional states, dreams and ...
Hosted by Jan Messer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94131
I have been leading a weekly clinical case consultation and study group for the past 10 years. Group members' clinical cases are presented and discussed with an emphasis on transference, counter-transference, unconscious communication, primitive mental and emotional states, dreams and ...
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 ...
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 ...
Harm Reduction Group
If previous attempts at stopping substance use have failed or if you want to learn to manage your use rather than abstain, this is the group for you. We approach addiction as a biopsychosocial phenomenon and help our patients understand ...
Hosted by Mireya Peña
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94122
If previous attempts at stopping substance use have failed or if you want to learn to manage your use rather than abstain, this is the group for you. We approach addiction as a biopsychosocial phenomenon and help our patients understand ...
Consultation Group for Asian American Therapists
This group aims at sharpening the participant’s ability to discern and conduct a psychoanalytic process in their work with Asian and Asian Americans, while providing a vital space to discuss various issues pertinent to the professional development and maturation of ...
Hosted by German Cheung
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94115
This group aims at sharpening the participant’s ability to discern and conduct a psychoanalytic process in their work with Asian and Asian Americans, while providing a vital space to discuss various issues pertinent to the professional development and maturation of ...
Skill Building/Support for Parents of Teens
Parents' Turn is a six session, skill building and support group for parents of adolescents and young adults. Offered in a small group, private practice setting , this program offers practical tools, support and professional consultation. Next session begins on ...
Hosted by Margo Levi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94114
Parents' Turn is a six session, skill building and support group for parents of adolescents and young adults. Offered in a small group, private practice setting , this program offers practical tools, support and professional consultation. Next session begins on ...
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 ...
Neurenics
Hosted by Thomas Browne, Ph. D.
Psychologist, Ph, D
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94111
Achieving Intimacy in Relationships
This group will focus on men and women who have difficulty with relationships, especially in feeling emotional intimacy with others. The members may be married or single but share the desire to connect in a healthy way with others. The ...
Hosted by Jacqueline Dunn Shapiro
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94118
This group will focus on men and women who have difficulty with relationships, especially in feeling emotional intimacy with others. The members may be married or single but share the desire to connect in a healthy way with others. The ...
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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.