Support Groups in Albany, CA
Consultation/Workshops/Diversity training
Provides psychological consultation, workshops, diversity and inclusion training for groups, businesses, academic, and religious institution on leadership, motivation, healthy lifestyle changes, spirituality, preventive health, and multicultural humility.
Hosted by Reinvisioning Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Albany, CA 94706
Provides psychological consultation, workshops, diversity and inclusion training for groups, businesses, academic, and religious institution on leadership, motivation, healthy lifestyle changes, spirituality, preventive health, and multicultural humility.
Dream Studies
Dream group in English, Portuguese and Spanish,The Importance of Dreams on Self Knowledge and Development workshop led by Dr. Meire Santos, LMFT, Psy.D, Psychology Doctor, is designed to provide an introduction to dream work and dreaming. Participants will have access ...
Hosted by Meire Santos
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Albany, CA 94706
Dream group in English, Portuguese and Spanish,The Importance of Dreams on Self Knowledge and Development workshop led by Dr. Meire Santos, LMFT, Psy.D, Psychology Doctor, is designed to provide an introduction to dream work and dreaming. Participants will have access ...
trauma- skills group
Hosted by Mia Turner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RYT, ASDCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Albany, CA 94706
Marriage Survival Training May 20-21, 2023
Esther I. Wei partners with Joy Wong Liu LMFT at LIVE-DEEPLY.COM to present Marriage Survival Trainings. These are 2-day weekend marriage intensives that will help newlyweds and other couples strengthen their marriages. Esther and Joy have been collaborating with artist ...
Hosted by Esther Wei
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LAADC, ICAADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Albany, CA 94706
Esther I. Wei partners with Joy Wong Liu LMFT at LIVE-DEEPLY.COM to present Marriage Survival Trainings. These are 2-day weekend marriage intensives that will help newlyweds and other couples strengthen their marriages. Esther and Joy have been collaborating with artist ...
Group Therapy
A welcoming, supportive group setting where participants work together to support one another in working towards their goals.
Hosted by Darrah Whitman Jones
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Albany, CA 94706
A welcoming, supportive group setting where participants work together to support one another in working towards their goals.
The Center for Early Childhood Connections
The Center for Early Childhood Connections provides relationship focused, culturally attuned, and collaborative educational, mental health and wellness supports starting from pregnancy through age five for young children and those who care for them.
Hosted by Amanda Campbell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Albany, CA 94706
The Center for Early Childhood Connections provides relationship focused, culturally attuned, and collaborative educational, mental health and wellness supports starting from pregnancy through age five for young children and those who care for them.
Women's Infertility Support Group
With the support of other women and trained professionals (co-led by Genevieve Weiscovitz, Psy D), come find relief from the isolation and emotional roller coaster of infertility. Our support group will use creative arts and mindfulness techniques in a non-judgmental ...
Hosted by Ariana Heller
Psychologist, PsyD, MA, MAEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in Albany, CA 94706
With the support of other women and trained professionals (co-led by Genevieve Weiscovitz, Psy D), come find relief from the isolation and emotional roller coaster of infertility. Our support group will use creative arts and mindfulness techniques in a non-judgmental ...
cancer and cancer treatment support
I have been leading a cancer and cancer treatment support group at San Quentin State prison since 2015. I have been deeply moved by the courage and fortitude of my patients as they have faced various cancers and the challenges ...
Hosted by John Maris
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Albany, CA 94706
I have been leading a cancer and cancer treatment support group at San Quentin State prison since 2015. I have been deeply moved by the courage and fortitude of my patients as they have faced various cancers and the challenges ...
Process Group for Adult Adoptees
Does "The Primal Wound" by Nancy Verrier speak to you ? Do you feel sometimes that love and loss exist in the same place? Do you feel that important parts of your experience somehow went unnamed and unparented even if ...
Hosted by Tara Noone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Albany, CA 94706
Does "The Primal Wound" by Nancy Verrier speak to you ? Do you feel sometimes that love and loss exist in the same place? Do you feel that important parts of your experience somehow went unnamed and unparented even if ...
Marriage Survival Training
Marriage is hard. No wonder so many couples start out madly in love but still end up divorced. This 2-day Christian marriage intensive is offered on-line and in-person. The format alternates between teaching sessions (group class) and couple practice time ...
Hosted by Joy Wong Liu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Albany, CA 94706
Marriage is hard. No wonder so many couples start out madly in love but still end up divorced. This 2-day Christian marriage intensive is offered on-line and in-person. The format alternates between teaching sessions (group class) and couple practice time ...
Cultivating Calm: Group Therapy for Professionals
Do you: Feel stressed, spread too thin, and overwhelmed by trying to balance work, family, and daily pressures? Struggle to carve out time for yourself? Experience stress-related physical symptoms? Use caffeine, alcohol, or other substances to cope? Feel like you’re ...
Hosted by Brenna McGee
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Albany, CA 94706
Do you: Feel stressed, spread too thin, and overwhelmed by trying to balance work, family, and daily pressures? Struggle to carve out time for yourself? Experience stress-related physical symptoms? Use caffeine, alcohol, or other substances to cope? Feel like you’re ...
Marriage Survival Training May 18-19, 2024
Church on the Corner will host our Marriage Survival Intensive for the third year in the row May 18-19, 2024 in the cute Solano Ave neighborhood. Learn through experiential activities, discussions, and short lectures in a safe community with other ...
Hosted by Esther Wei
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LAADC, ICAADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Albany, CA 94706
Church on the Corner will host our Marriage Survival Intensive for the third year in the row May 18-19, 2024 in the cute Solano Ave neighborhood. Learn through experiential activities, discussions, and short lectures in a safe community with other ...
Thrivers Phase I: A Trauma Recovery Toolkit
Phase I - Getting the Trauma Recover Tools: We develop powerful recovery tools to connect and integrate our thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and somatic experiences. This prepares us to release the pain and shame that binds us to the past. We ...
Hosted by Laine Demetria
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Albany, CA 94706
Phase I - Getting the Trauma Recover Tools: We develop powerful recovery tools to connect and integrate our thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and somatic experiences. This prepares us to release the pain and shame that binds us to the past. We ...
Is Adoption Right for Us? A Five Session Group
Have you been thinking about growing your family by adoption? It is so hard to know where to begin.? This workshop will educate you about the main types of adoption --- foster-adopt, private domestic adoption, international adoption --- and how ...
Hosted by Tara Noone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Albany, CA 94706
Have you been thinking about growing your family by adoption? It is so hard to know where to begin.? This workshop will educate you about the main types of adoption --- foster-adopt, private domestic adoption, international adoption --- and how ...
Mixed Gender Process Group
Are you finding it difficult to tolerate social vulnerability? Are you curious about how others experience you? Do you hit barriers in relationships but are baffled as to what they are? In group we cultivate enough trust and safety to ...
Hosted by Tara Noone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Albany, CA 94706
Are you finding it difficult to tolerate social vulnerability? Are you curious about how others experience you? Do you hit barriers in relationships but are baffled as to what they are? In group we cultivate enough trust and safety to ...
Thursday Evening Men's Group
This live group is designed for men who have therapy experience and wish to deepen their integration and relationship skills. A therapy group offers many possible benefits as members become vulnerable (e.g. a sense of community, empathy, support, advice, challenge ...
Hosted by Kevin Orzech
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Albany, CA 94706
This live group is designed for men who have therapy experience and wish to deepen their integration and relationship skills. A therapy group offers many possible benefits as members become vulnerable (e.g. a sense of community, empathy, support, advice, challenge ...
Online Group for all genders/orientations
Join A Group to Keep Your Energy Moving During Covid! An online group is forming for all genders and sexual orientations We are encountering rapid and unpredictable change. Our bodies, psyches, relationships, work and social systems are in a radical ...
Hosted by Peter P Bernhardt
MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Albany, CA 94706
Join A Group to Keep Your Energy Moving During Covid! An online group is forming for all genders and sexual orientations We are encountering rapid and unpredictable change. Our bodies, psyches, relationships, work and social systems are in a radical ...
Professional consultation (individual or group).
Hosted by Maureen Franey
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Albany, CA 94706
New Mom's Therapeutic Support Group
First time motherhood, in particular, is a time of great transition. One thing new mothers often find, but have trouble defining, is the changes they undergo in their identity and how they handle and make room in their lives for ...
Hosted by Bryn Kahn
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Albany, CA 94706
First time motherhood, in particular, is a time of great transition. One thing new mothers often find, but have trouble defining, is the changes they undergo in their identity and how they handle and make room in their lives for ...
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Consultation/Workshops/Diversity training
Provides psychological consultation, workshops, diversity and inclusion training for groups, businesses, academic, and religious institution on leadership, motivation, healthy lifestyle changes, spirituality, preventive health, and multicultural humility.
Hosted by Reinvisioning Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Albany, CA 94706
Provides psychological consultation, workshops, diversity and inclusion training for groups, businesses, academic, and religious institution on leadership, motivation, healthy lifestyle changes, spirituality, preventive health, and multicultural humility.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Albany?
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.