Support Groups in San Mateo, CA
Happier holidays the Positive Discipline Way
In this 7 week group parents will learn tools to take the stress out of the season from two certified positive discipline parent educators. Some topics will include: Gratitude vs greediness, secure your child's name on the nice list, and ...
Hosted by Natasha Browne
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CPDT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Mateo, CA 94402
In this 7 week group parents will learn tools to take the stress out of the season from two certified positive discipline parent educators. Some topics will include: Gratitude vs greediness, secure your child's name on the nice list, and ...
S.E.L.F. Care Group for Women
This is a group for hardworking women needing to focus on their mental health. Life gets busy and demanding. Despite your best intentions to stay balanced, healthy and grounded to your own values, you find yourself putting everyone else’s needs ...
Hosted by Dr. Eunice Song
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Mateo, CA 94402
This is a group for hardworking women needing to focus on their mental health. Life gets busy and demanding. Despite your best intentions to stay balanced, healthy and grounded to your own values, you find yourself putting everyone else’s needs ...
CBT Consultation for LGBTQ Therapists
CBT Consultation Group for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Therapists focuses on sharpening the participant's skills using Dr David Burns' TEAM CBT framework in their work with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBQ) populations.
Hosted by Sunny Choi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Mateo, CA 94402
CBT Consultation Group for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Therapists focuses on sharpening the participant's skills using Dr David Burns' TEAM CBT framework in their work with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBQ) populations.
Women Survivors of Sexual Assault
This is a small (up to 10 participants), confidential virtual (zoom) group specifically tailored to support and empower women who are healing from sexual trauma. You will be able to connect with other survivors, share your story, learn coping skills, ...
Hosted by Chally Grundwag
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Mateo, CA 94401
This is a small (up to 10 participants), confidential virtual (zoom) group specifically tailored to support and empower women who are healing from sexual trauma. You will be able to connect with other survivors, share your story, learn coping skills, ...
Overweight/Overeating recovery group
Group counseling for women who struggle with weight and food...eating over feelings, obsessing about food, gaining and losing weight continuously or frustration with the inability at times to control eating.This group helps individuals break throught their blocks to change, develop ...
Hosted by Susan E James
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Mateo, CA 94403
Group counseling for women who struggle with weight and food...eating over feelings, obsessing about food, gaining and losing weight continuously or frustration with the inability at times to control eating.This group helps individuals break throught their blocks to change, develop ...
Embodied Alignment for Goals or Direction
This group meets twice monthly to check-in and work on aligning attitude, mood, actions and relationships with personal goals, purpose or direction. Each session involves check-in on progress, personal coaching, depth of exploration and interpersonal activities. 4 individual sessions prior ...
Hosted by Kate Moore Meyers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Mateo, CA 94402
This group meets twice monthly to check-in and work on aligning attitude, mood, actions and relationships with personal goals, purpose or direction. Each session involves check-in on progress, personal coaching, depth of exploration and interpersonal activities. 4 individual sessions prior ...
Social Skills Group Ages 4-6
This parent participation group supports positive social-emotional development in your young child through joyful, playful, peer and parent-child interactions. We will work on staying engaged, following routines and limits, social skills, managing frustration, impulse control and feeling secure and confident. ...
Hosted by Leslie Baxter, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Mateo, CA 94401
This parent participation group supports positive social-emotional development in your young child through joyful, playful, peer and parent-child interactions. We will work on staying engaged, following routines and limits, social skills, managing frustration, impulse control and feeling secure and confident. ...
Anxiety Group for Teens
8 groups plus an intake session
Hosted by Laurie Ruth Weiss
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Mateo, CA 94402
8 groups plus an intake session
CBT Consultation for Asian American Therapists 2
CBT Consultation group for Asian American Therapists focuses on sharpening the participant's skills using Dr David Burns' TEAM CBT framework in their work with Asian and Asian Americans. The mission of the group is to normalize and de-stigmatize mental health ...
Hosted by Sunny Choi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Mateo, CA 94402
CBT Consultation group for Asian American Therapists focuses on sharpening the participant's skills using Dr David Burns' TEAM CBT framework in their work with Asian and Asian Americans. The mission of the group is to normalize and de-stigmatize mental health ...
Art Therapy
Hosted by Olivos - a division of Caminar for Mental Health
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Mateo, CA 94403
Perpetually Multisexual Therapy Group (Full)
Perpetually Multisexual is an 8 week therapy group led for people 18+ who identify as bi-, pan-, ambi-, omni-, or multi- sexual or who are romantically or physically attracted to more than one gender. Multisexual folks may face many unique ...
Hosted by Drae (Andrea) Roth
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Mateo, CA 94402
Perpetually Multisexual is an 8 week therapy group led for people 18+ who identify as bi-, pan-, ambi-, omni-, or multi- sexual or who are romantically or physically attracted to more than one gender. Multisexual folks may face many unique ...
Virtual DBT Skills
DBT is an evidence based treatment proven effective in addressing mood instability, relationship challenges, impulsive behavior and problematic thought patterns. This virtual group for adults provides space for folks to learn coping skills in the following modules: mindfulness, distress tolerance, ...
Hosted by Erica Nelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Mateo, CA 94402
DBT is an evidence based treatment proven effective in addressing mood instability, relationship challenges, impulsive behavior and problematic thought patterns. This virtual group for adults provides space for folks to learn coping skills in the following modules: mindfulness, distress tolerance, ...
Anxiety Group for Children
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy based group for children which runs concurrently with a support and psycho-educational group for parents.
Hosted by Laurie Ruth Weiss
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Mateo, CA 94402
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy based group for children which runs concurrently with a support and psycho-educational group for parents.
Women's on-line Therapy Group
Learn how to develop deeper emotional connection with your partner. Explore and discover what has been hindering you from experiencing the love and intimacy that you have longed for. Master new techniques to grow closer and support each other during ...
Hosted by Wanping Carrie Cavigioli
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Mateo, CA 94404
Learn how to develop deeper emotional connection with your partner. Explore and discover what has been hindering you from experiencing the love and intimacy that you have longed for. Master new techniques to grow closer and support each other during ...
CBT Consultation Group for LGBTQ Therapists
CBT Consultation Group for LGBTQ Therapists focuses on sharpening the participant's skills using Dr David Burns' TEAM CBT framework in their work with LGBTQ populations.
Hosted by Sunny Choi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Mateo, CA 94402
CBT Consultation Group for LGBTQ Therapists focuses on sharpening the participant's skills using Dr David Burns' TEAM CBT framework in their work with LGBTQ populations.
CBT Consultation for Asian American Therapists
CBT consultation group for Asian American Therapists focuses on sharpening the participant's skills using Dr David Burns' TEAM CBT framework in their work with Asian and Asian Americans.
Hosted by Sunny Choi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Mateo, CA 94402
CBT consultation group for Asian American Therapists focuses on sharpening the participant's skills using Dr David Burns' TEAM CBT framework in their work with Asian and Asian Americans.
Explore Your Relationship to Substance Use
Interested in exploring your relationship to substance use in a non-judgmental, group, setting? Join our intimate group of people working to examine and change their relationship to substance use. Our group balances skill-development with processing and meets weekly for 90 ...
Hosted by Wallace Earl Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Mateo, CA 94401
Interested in exploring your relationship to substance use in a non-judgmental, group, setting? Join our intimate group of people working to examine and change their relationship to substance use. Our group balances skill-development with processing and meets weekly for 90 ...
Parent Support Group: Toddlers and Preschoolers
Parenting is hard work, but when your children are very young the challenge can at times be overwhelming. This group is designed to offer a nurturing space for parents to reflect on the experiences of parenting toddlers and preschoolers. You ...
Hosted by Leslie Baxter, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Mateo, CA 94401
Parenting is hard work, but when your children are very young the challenge can at times be overwhelming. This group is designed to offer a nurturing space for parents to reflect on the experiences of parenting toddlers and preschoolers. You ...
Teen Skills Group
I am excited to offer in person, Skills Group Therapy to teens and adolescents. These groups will focus on skills to address emotion dysregulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. This Skills Group is appropriate for teens ages 13-17 who ...
Hosted by Jenna Khoury
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Mateo, CA 94403
I am excited to offer in person, Skills Group Therapy to teens and adolescents. These groups will focus on skills to address emotion dysregulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. This Skills Group is appropriate for teens ages 13-17 who ...
Social Skills Group for Elementary School Students
For elementary school students (ages 6 to 11, 1st to 5th grade) who have difficulty with making or keeping friends, reading social cues, perspective-taking/empath y, communication and conversation skills, active listening/attending to others, emotion regulation, impulse control, problem solving, and/or ...
Hosted by Carol Wong
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Mateo, CA 94401
For elementary school students (ages 6 to 11, 1st to 5th grade) who have difficulty with making or keeping friends, reading social cues, perspective-taking/empath y, communication and conversation skills, active listening/attending to others, emotion regulation, impulse control, problem solving, and/or ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in San Mateo?
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.