Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Group
This 12 week group specializes in women who have experienced relationship trauma. This group will discuss: 1) narcissistic abuse 2) setting boundaries 3) dealing with high conflict
4) closure and moving on 5) healthy practices of dealing/communicating with narcissists 6) ...
This 12 week group specializes in women who have experienced relationship trauma. This group will discuss: 1) narcissistic abuse 2) setting boundaries 3) dealing with high conflict
4) closure and moving on 5) healthy practices of dealing/communicating with narcissists 6) ...
Supervision & Consultation
A supervision/consultation group for Marriage & Family Therapist interns. Join a weekly supervision group with a focus on mutual support, case consultation, creativity, safety and authenticity. Accrue hours and learn in a nurturing environment where you can be yourself. Explore ...
Hosted by Lucy Collier
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94706
A supervision/consultation group for Marriage & Family Therapist interns. Join a weekly supervision group with a focus on mutual support, case consultation, creativity, safety and authenticity. Accrue hours and learn in a nurturing environment where you can be yourself. Explore ...
Guilt & Belonging: Asian-American Therapy Group
Are you a childhood trauma survivor or have challenging relationships with parents or family members? Did you feel responsible for others' feelings growing up? Are you considering setting boundaries with parents/family members, or have already set boundaries, but you feel ...
Hosted by Fei A Hu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94704
Are you a childhood trauma survivor or have challenging relationships with parents or family members? Did you feel responsible for others' feelings growing up? Are you considering setting boundaries with parents/family members, or have already set boundaries, but you feel ...
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction can reduce anxiety and stress, help you deepen into yourself and your needs, and enhance your relationship with others.
Through experiential exercises and group process, this 8 week group will explore a variety of mindfulness practices, ...
Hosted by Margaret Petersen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pleasanton, CA 94566
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction can reduce anxiety and stress, help you deepen into yourself and your needs, and enhance your relationship with others.
Through experiential exercises and group process, this 8 week group will explore a variety of mindfulness practices, ...
Learning How to 'People;' HS Social Anxiety Group
Has your high schooler become increasingly socially anxious or avoidant? Do they express intense fears of being judged or feel awkward in social situations or become overwhelmed at school? Request Starbucks but refuse to go in to place an order? ...
Hosted by Heather Caruso-Maxey
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pleasanton, CA 94566
Has your high schooler become increasingly socially anxious or avoidant? Do they express intense fears of being judged or feel awkward in social situations or become overwhelmed at school? Request Starbucks but refuse to go in to place an order? ...
Cinical Consultation Group
To Be Arranged. Currently working psychotherapist or those in training consult with me concerning individual clients. Our focus is basically from the perspective of the psychology of CG JUNG. More directly our work incorporates the theory and practice of Integrative ...
To Be Arranged. Currently working psychotherapist or those in training consult with me concerning individual clients. Our focus is basically from the perspective of the psychology of CG JUNG. More directly our work incorporates the theory and practice of Integrative ...
Supervision Group for Associates
Sessions .will be on Zoom and will be offered California wide. Please contact me for a full description of the group at rawnaromerolmft@hushmail. com
Hosted by Rawna Cheri Romero
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Alameda, CA 94501
Sessions .will be on Zoom and will be offered California wide. Please contact me for a full description of the group at rawnaromerolmft@hushmail. com
Adolescent Anxiety Group
Introducing a teletherapy process/support group to assist adolescents struggling to cope with their current environment due to the recent global pandemic.
Hosted by Bridge Psych Services - Dr. Aisling Forbes
Psychological Associate, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94607
Introducing a teletherapy process/support group to assist adolescents struggling to cope with their current environment due to the recent global pandemic.
Foresight Mental Health
Foresight is a mental health and wellness clinic 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 with a mission ...
Hosted by Meryl Franklin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94705
Foresight is a mental health and wellness clinic 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 with a mission ...
Child/Adolescent ARFID Support Group
A 10 week ARFID Support Group to increase knowledge, meet others and learn new coping skills.
Hosted by Amanda Hagos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fremont, CA 94538
A 10 week ARFID Support Group to increase knowledge, meet others and learn new coping skills.
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 ...
Teen Art Therapy Group
The Teen Art Therapy group is for girls, genderqueer, non-binary, and trans teens between the ages of 14-18. This art therapy group integrates therapeutic art making, journaling, and talk therapy and focuses on self esteem, social skills, transitions, relationships, body ...
Hosted by East Bay Art Therapy
Art Therapist, MPS, ATR-BC, LCAT, ATCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94610
The Teen Art Therapy group is for girls, genderqueer, non-binary, and trans teens between the ages of 14-18. This art therapy group integrates therapeutic art making, journaling, and talk therapy and focuses on self esteem, social skills, transitions, relationships, body ...
Authentic Movement for Men
Authentic Movement for Men
Hosted by Joshua Cross
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94703
Authentic Movement for Men
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: ...
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 ...
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.
Healing Course to a Healthy & Lasting Relationship
Calling all Single Women! It's Your Time. Are your ready to embark on a life changing journey towards attracting a healthy, emotionally available mate? Are you tired of being in a dysfunctional or toxic relationships? Do you repeatedly find yourself ...
Hosted by Dr. Vernita Marsh & Associates
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94610
Calling all Single Women! It's Your Time. Are your ready to embark on a life changing journey towards attracting a healthy, emotionally available mate? Are you tired of being in a dysfunctional or toxic relationships? Do you repeatedly find yourself ...
Women's Metastatic Cancer
Support Group for women with metastatic cancer to share experiences, treatment, journey
Hosted by Kim C Venezia
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94705
Support Group for women with metastatic cancer to share experiences, treatment, journey
Suicide Bereavement Group
Hosted by La Cheim Behavioral Services
Hosted by Susan Futterman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94609
Hosted by La Cheim Behavioral Services
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 ...
Hosted by Bianca Reaves
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94705
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 ...
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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.