Exploring Aging and Illness
Hosted by Nancy Sarah Rothschild
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94702
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 ...
Trans/Nonbinary Adults- DBT Skills Group
Starting May 3rd, this DBT skills group for trans and/or nonbinary adults will focus on learning and practicing skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy's four skills modules: mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. Each module will last approximately 12 ...
Hosted by Frankie Phipps
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94610
Starting May 3rd, this DBT skills group for trans and/or nonbinary adults will focus on learning and practicing skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy's four skills modules: mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. Each module will last approximately 12 ...
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Group
This MBSR course will treat issues like anxiety, chronic pain and ongoing illness, acute or ongoing stressors to which you desire more coping methods. To see more about my September 26th upcoming class please check my website at: www.eastbaypsychotherapy. net
Hosted by Shauna Reiff
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94704
This MBSR course will treat issues like anxiety, chronic pain and ongoing illness, acute or ongoing stressors to which you desire more coping methods. To see more about my September 26th upcoming class please check my website at: www.eastbaypsychotherapy. net
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.- ...
Women's Trauma Healing Group
Group Is Currently Closed. Small group for women struggling with effects of trauma including sexual, physical and/or emotional abuse, neglect, assault and domestic violence. Trauma interferes with relationships and day-to-day functioning while giving rise to negative thoughts, feelings and behaviors ...
Hosted by Kathy Brady
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94609
Group Is Currently Closed. Small group for women struggling with effects of trauma including sexual, physical and/or emotional abuse, neglect, assault and domestic violence. Trauma interferes with relationships and day-to-day functioning while giving rise to negative thoughts, feelings and behaviors ...
Countertransference and the Self of the Therapist
This is a consultation group for psychotherapists which focuses on enhancing the therapist's understanding of her Countertransference and potential intersecting vulnerabilities with patients to facilitate both personal and professional development. This group meets on the second Friday of the month. ...
Hosted by Susan Diamond Moore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94705
This is a consultation group for psychotherapists which focuses on enhancing the therapist's understanding of her Countertransference and potential intersecting vulnerabilities with patients to facilitate both personal and professional development. This group meets on the second Friday of the month. ...
Appletree Psychological Services
Appletree Psychological Services is a private multi-disciplinary mental health clinic. We provide professional mental health services to clients across all ages, sex and gender, ethnic backgrounds, and culture. We value your trust in us. We work together as a team ...
Appletree Psychological Services is a private multi-disciplinary mental health clinic. We provide professional mental health services to clients across all ages, sex and gender, ethnic backgrounds, and culture. We value your trust in us. We work together as a team ...
Attachment Focused EMDR Practicum Group
Hosted by Elena Felder
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94601
Build Confidence, Find Companionship
Hello shy introvert! Do you have an Inner Critic that won’t quit? From morning to night, that critical voice in your head says things like, “what’s wrong with me?” & “I’m going to disappoint everyone!” Our dating & social anxiety ...
Hosted by Social Anxiety Support Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, RDT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94612
Hello shy introvert! Do you have an Inner Critic that won’t quit? From morning to night, that critical voice in your head says things like, “what’s wrong with me?” & “I’m going to disappoint everyone!” Our dating & social anxiety ...
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) for HS Teens
DBT Group For High School Aged Teens (In-person only) Does your teen have issues with managing: •Anxiety • Depression • Panic attacks • Mood swings • Avoidance • Anger • Substance abuse • Truancy Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is not ...
Hosted by Laura Michelle Eklund
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pleasanton, CA 94566
DBT Group For High School Aged Teens (In-person only) Does your teen have issues with managing: •Anxiety • Depression • Panic attacks • Mood swings • Avoidance • Anger • Substance abuse • Truancy Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is not ...
APA - Asian Pacific-Islander American Group
Centering restorative justice, COVID-19, and the APA experience.
Hosted by Lai Chien
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94610
Centering restorative justice, COVID-19, and the APA experience.
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 Dmitra Danilenko-Dixon
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
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 ...
Grief and Loss Group (Virtual)
Welcoming all Adults in California who have experienced the loss of someone significant. Join (virtually) a circle of people who understand and are grieving alongside you. Although grief is a part of life, it is one of the most difficult ...
Hosted by Sarah Cybulski
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94611
Welcoming all Adults in California who have experienced the loss of someone significant. Join (virtually) a circle of people who understand and are grieving alongside you. Although grief is a part of life, it is one of the most difficult ...
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
The Conscious Mom Reset
As a mom, you're likely the center of the household. You're constantly responding to your family's needs, big and small. But when you're so busy caring for others, it's hard to find the perspective to look at the big picture ...
Hosted by Nicole George-O'Brien
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94601
As a mom, you're likely the center of the household. You're constantly responding to your family's needs, big and small. But when you're so busy caring for others, it's hard to find the perspective to look at the big picture ...
Parents Group
This group supports parents who are trying to parent differently than they were parented. This includes helping break repetitive patterns of intergenerational trauma, and facilitating a nurturing, loving relationship with your children that is honest and committed to communication rather ...
Hosted by Dara Javid
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, JD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94708
This group supports parents who are trying to parent differently than they were parented. This includes helping break repetitive patterns of intergenerational trauma, and facilitating a nurturing, loving relationship with your children that is honest and committed to communication rather ...
Bisexual + Folks Recovering from Trauma
A twice monthly therapeutic group combining education on trauma, somatic coping skills (mindfulness, yoga, movement) and expressive arts activities where attendees will: 1) learn the basic science of trauma and the nervous system 2) practice somatic coping skills for emotional ...
Hosted by Josephine Kelly
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, ASW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94705
A twice monthly therapeutic group combining education on trauma, somatic coping skills (mindfulness, yoga, movement) and expressive arts activities where attendees will: 1) learn the basic science of trauma and the nervous system 2) practice somatic coping skills for emotional ...
Women’s Support Group
Process group that values each group member and strives to allow individuals to share their thoughts and feelings about important life issues that are common to women. Feedback from the facilitator and group members welcome.
Hosted by Jennifer Sharples
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pleasanton, CA 94566
Process group that values each group member and strives to allow individuals to share their thoughts and feelings about important life issues that are common to women. Feedback from the facilitator and group members welcome.
Emotional Regulation and Social Skills
Emotional Regulation & Social Skills: Could your child use help managing big feelings and impulses? This group draws from Michelle Garcia-Winner's social thinking curriculum, using a narrative-based approach to these behaviors by externalizing them as "Unthinkables" characters that your child ...
Emotional Regulation & Social Skills: Could your child use help managing big feelings and impulses? This group draws from Michelle Garcia-Winner's social thinking curriculum, using a narrative-based approach to these behaviors by externalizing them as "Unthinkables" characters that your child ...
See more therapy options for Alameda County
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.