Therapeutic Writing Group
Hosted by Duygu Balan Come As You Are Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LMHC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94704
Brain Injury Recovery
Support group/cognitive function course in brain injury recovery. Each group will start with a short lesson followed by group discussion. With a group of peers you will learn how to manage lingering symptoms, and build healthy habits. Common topics include: ...
Hosted by Next Steps Neuropsychology
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94610
Support group/cognitive function course in brain injury recovery. Each group will start with a short lesson followed by group discussion. With a group of peers you will learn how to manage lingering symptoms, and build healthy habits. Common topics include: ...
Foresight Mental Health
Foresight helps you find your path to mental wellness. We’re a community of mental health experts who offer a dynamic range of care that flexes with your particular needs and goals. Our team includes licensed therapists, psychiatric providers, researchers, a ...
Foresight helps you find your path to mental wellness. We’re a community of mental health experts who offer a dynamic range of care that flexes with your particular needs and goals. Our team includes licensed therapists, psychiatric providers, researchers, a ...
Adult Open Studio Art Therapy Group
Are you experiencing a creative block? Looking for a way to decrease stress and anxiety? Feeling isolated and looking for support in a judgment-free setting? Are you interested in getting to know yourself on a deeper level through your art? ...
Hosted by Danielle Swan
Pre-Licensed Professional, ATR-P
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94610
Are you experiencing a creative block? Looking for a way to decrease stress and anxiety? Feeling isolated and looking for support in a judgment-free setting? Are you interested in getting to know yourself on a deeper level through your art? ...
Couples Workshop Series: Crafting the Future
In this small online expressive arts group (4-5 couples), you and your partner will: *Explore your hopes and concerns about the future *Find playful and creative ways to speak deeply on serious topics *Increase communication *Learn ways to maintain calm ...
Hosted by Eileen Van Tyne
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94705
In this small online expressive arts group (4-5 couples), you and your partner will: *Explore your hopes and concerns about the future *Find playful and creative ways to speak deeply on serious topics *Increase communication *Learn ways to maintain calm ...
People of Color Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Group
Are you interested in cultivating a deeper sense of meaning, alignment, and connection through exploring medicine work in community? This twelve-week therapy group incorporates ketamine-assisted therapy (KAP) at a reduced fee for BIPOC. We will slow down together, create space ...
Hosted by Teresa Trinh
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, AMFT, KAP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94703
Are you interested in cultivating a deeper sense of meaning, alignment, and connection through exploring medicine work in community? This twelve-week therapy group incorporates ketamine-assisted therapy (KAP) at a reduced fee for BIPOC. We will slow down together, create space ...
Adult Process Group
This is a process group for adults ages 30 - 50, who wish to develop skills for forming more intimate and satisfying relationships.
Hosted by Raymond Scott Fortner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pleasanton, CA 94566
This is a process group for adults ages 30 - 50, who wish to develop skills for forming more intimate and satisfying relationships.
Berkeley Christian Counselors
Hosted by Scott Leiker
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94704
Climate Therapy
If you are experiencing distress related to climate change, join my group for people with anxiety and grief related to our changing planet. In the group we will learn skills for managing with climate emotions and practice naming our emotions. ...
Hosted by Dr. Emily Chandler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, DMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94610
If you are experiencing distress related to climate change, join my group for people with anxiety and grief related to our changing planet. In the group we will learn skills for managing with climate emotions and practice naming our emotions. ...
Nourish Your Mood: Meditation and Eating
Improve your mood with cutting-edge brain science and mindfulness. Have you tried everything for your anxiety and still aren't feeling good? The latest research shows that anxiety and depression are whole-body issues related to inflammation, gut health, and the microbiome. ...
Hosted by L Rebecca Connell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94704
Improve your mood with cutting-edge brain science and mindfulness. Have you tried everything for your anxiety and still aren't feeling good? The latest research shows that anxiety and depression are whole-body issues related to inflammation, gut health, and the microbiome. ...
Growing Older with Grace
Finding peace of mind in the mayhem of growing older can be challenging. As our bodies age, we can benefit from sharing our stories, and seeing our experiences reflected in our community. We are, none of us, alone in this ...
Hosted by Uma Kahn Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, MBA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94609
Finding peace of mind in the mayhem of growing older can be challenging. As our bodies age, we can benefit from sharing our stories, and seeing our experiences reflected in our community. We are, none of us, alone in this ...
Postpartum Support Group/ ONLINE
THURSDAYS 11am-12pm. Mothers of young children (0-3 yrs) are welcome to join this weekly group to process, vent, grow, and heal postpartum. 5 members per session/ rolling enrollment/ $50/session.
Hosted by Kaci Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94709
THURSDAYS 11am-12pm. Mothers of young children (0-3 yrs) are welcome to join this weekly group to process, vent, grow, and heal postpartum. 5 members per session/ rolling enrollment/ $50/session.
Trauma Processing Group- online
Therapist: Caroline Mok Ph.D.When: Every Other Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30pm Cost: $80/session
Therapist: Caroline Mok Ph.D.When: Every Other Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30pm Cost: $80/session
Ecotherapy Group (Currently Not Occuring)
This ongoing group is a wonderful opportunity for anyone interested in taking their process outdoors-into the beautiful oak, bay, and redwood forests of the Oakland hills. This group is for those who would like a respite from the bustle and ...
Hosted by Matthew McKernan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94611
This ongoing group is a wonderful opportunity for anyone interested in taking their process outdoors-into the beautiful oak, bay, and redwood forests of the Oakland hills. This group is for those who would like a respite from the bustle and ...
Art As A Pathway
The aim of this group is to practice and develop tools for processing emotions, letting go of perfection, gaining insight into and challenging thought patterns, through art and writing. The group is open to people who identify as female age ...
Hosted by Marhya Kelsch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hayward, CA 94545
The aim of this group is to practice and develop tools for processing emotions, letting go of perfection, gaining insight into and challenging thought patterns, through art and writing. The group is open to people who identify as female age ...
Women's Climate Group
A therapeutic group for women who care deeply about the climate crisis and are impacted by ecological grief and anxiety. I weave tools from somatic therapy, art therapy, and eco therapy - such as mindfulness, movement, storytelling, grief ritual, etc.- ...
Hosted by Joanna Calabrese
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94704
A therapeutic group for women who care deeply about the climate crisis and are impacted by ecological grief and anxiety. I weave tools from somatic therapy, art therapy, and eco therapy - such as mindfulness, movement, storytelling, grief ritual, etc.- ...
Men's Sex/Porn Addiction Group Therapy
Sex/porn addiction group therapy provides a safe and effective place for men to address the multi-layered aspects of their addiction: relationships, family, work, friends, self-esteem, finances, etc. The group provides the opportunity to connect with a social group in which ...
Hosted by Robert Schnitzius
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, CSAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94705
Sex/porn addiction group therapy provides a safe and effective place for men to address the multi-layered aspects of their addiction: relationships, family, work, friends, self-esteem, finances, etc. The group provides the opportunity to connect with a social group in which ...
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.
Foresight
Foresight is a mental health and wellness clinic in Berkeley, California providing patients with a wide range of treatment and services related to improving mental health and lifestyle. We are a team of psychiatrists, therapists, software engineers, bioengineers, and researchers ...
Hosted by Natasa Nordman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94705
Foresight is a mental health and wellness clinic in Berkeley, California providing patients with a wide range of treatment and services related to improving mental health and lifestyle. We are a team of psychiatrists, therapists, software engineers, bioengineers, and researchers ...
Group Process for High Schoolers
Conscious self- development begins in adolescence. Teenagers experience a huge amount of pressure from school, friends, and society. Most kids in high school become overwhelmed by this at some point- they often struggle with balancing their academic load with social ...
Hosted by Holly Frances
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94618
Conscious self- development begins in adolescence. Teenagers experience a huge amount of pressure from school, friends, and society. Most kids in high school become overwhelmed by this at some point- they often struggle with balancing their academic load with social ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Alameda County?
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.