Support Groups in San Francisco, CA
Fertility Journeys
Do you live in fear that your dream of having a family will never be realized? Has your sense of self, your relationships, and your view of the world been rocked by the experience of infertility? You are not alone. ...
Hosted by Jessica Hegedus
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94115
Do you live in fear that your dream of having a family will never be realized? Has your sense of self, your relationships, and your view of the world been rocked by the experience of infertility? You are not alone. ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
Online 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 California Center for Change
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94112
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 ...
Social Skills Groups
Due to COVID-19, all groups are on hold at this time.
Hosted by Debbie Vuong, MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94115
Due to COVID-19, all groups are on hold at this time.
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. ...
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 ...
Gottman: "7 Principles For Making Marriage Work"
Hosted by Peggy Burns
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94127
AF-EMDR Consultation Group for Therapists
I am providing consultation for therapists newly trained by Laurel Parnell. I offer consultation for those who have completed Part I & Part II of Basic Training and are collecting their required 10 hours prior to enrolling in Part III ...
Hosted by Tracy Artson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94115
I am providing consultation for therapists newly trained by Laurel Parnell. I offer consultation for those who have completed Part I & Part II of Basic Training and are collecting their required 10 hours prior to enrolling in Part III ...
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 ...
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.
Holotropic Breathwork Circle
The Holotropic Breathwork Circle provides self-exploration in a safe and non-judgmental setting. Developed by Stan and Christina Grof, holotropic breathwork sessions are journeys through the realms of the human unconscious. Breathwork Circles take place Monday evenings at 1996 Union Street ...
Hosted by Holistic Integrative Psychiatry with James Eyerman
Psychiatrist, MD, DLFAPA
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94123
The Holotropic Breathwork Circle provides self-exploration in a safe and non-judgmental setting. Developed by Stan and Christina Grof, holotropic breathwork sessions are journeys through the realms of the human unconscious. Breathwork Circles take place Monday evenings at 1996 Union Street ...
Peaceful timely transitions group
to be announced
Hosted by Living Wills for Dementia / Stanley Terman
Psychiatrist, PhD, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94118
to be announced
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 ...
After Marriage -
On-going Process/Support Group for those struggling with break-ups, separations, or divorce. The weekly group is a safe, contained space where members share struggles, experiences, and find solutions. Topics also include: visitation, shared custody, blended family issues, & inter-couple communications.
Hosted by Howard P Goodman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94111
On-going Process/Support Group for those struggling with break-ups, separations, or divorce. The weekly group is a safe, contained space where members share struggles, experiences, and find solutions. Topics also include: visitation, shared custody, blended family issues, & inter-couple communications.
Tuesday night Eating Disorders Anonymous meeting
Hosted by Deborah Brenner-Liss
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94115
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 ...
Sister Circle: These Dating Streets
Overall content in your life except for your dating experiences? Dating today can be hard, ultimately making you question if life long partnership is on the way? If you're looking for a young and vibrant community of black women that ...
Hosted by The Core Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94115
Overall content in your life except for your dating experiences? Dating today can be hard, ultimately making you question if life long partnership is on the way? If you're looking for a young and vibrant community of black women that ...
Childhood Trauma Processing Group
Childhood trauma is defined as an event or events experienced by a child that is emotionally painful, frightening, or distressful, which can often lead to lasting mental and physical effects. Symptoms of childhood trauma in adults can include but are ...
Hosted by Christine Rivlin
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94114
Childhood trauma is defined as an event or events experienced by a child that is emotionally painful, frightening, or distressful, which can often lead to lasting mental and physical effects. Symptoms of childhood trauma in adults can include but are ...
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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.