Dream Studies
Dream group in English, Portuguese and Spanish,The Importance of Dreams on Self Knowledge and Development workshop led by Dr. Meire Santos, LMFT, Psy.D, Psychology Doctor, is designed to provide an introduction to dream work and dreaming. Participants will have access ...
Hosted by Meire Santos
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Albany, CA 94706
Dream group in English, Portuguese and Spanish,The Importance of Dreams on Self Knowledge and Development workshop led by Dr. Meire Santos, LMFT, Psy.D, Psychology Doctor, is designed to provide an introduction to dream work and dreaming. Participants will have access ...
Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Group for Asian Femmes
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 those identifying as Asian or mixed-race women or ...
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 those identifying as Asian or mixed-race women or ...
Yoga Therapy Groups
Hosted by Sarah Campbell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94609
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 ...
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 ...
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) ...
DBT Skills Group
Hosted by Hannah Michele Raiden-Wright
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94610
Embodied Connection Circles
Hosted by Sharon Stafanson
Psychologist, PsyD, RYT 200
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94618
Wild Women Unleashed
In this 8 week expressive arts therapy group for women, we will be utilizing movement, drama, painting, writing, and collage to explore the archetype of the Wild Woman as a doorway to personal power, intuitive knowing and creative energy. This ...
Hosted by Judy Noddin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94603
In this 8 week expressive arts therapy group for women, we will be utilizing movement, drama, painting, writing, and collage to explore the archetype of the Wild Woman as a doorway to personal power, intuitive knowing and creative energy. This ...
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
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.
True Yang Somatic Ketamine Therapy
True Yang Somatic Ketamine Therapy offers Somatic Ketamine-Assisted Therapy for the treatment of trauma, anxiety, depression, spiritual and existential growth, and other life challenges. Somatic therapy is a body-based modality where the therapist invites the client to gain insight, healing, ...
Hosted by Kiri Maura
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94611
True Yang Somatic Ketamine Therapy offers Somatic Ketamine-Assisted Therapy for the treatment of trauma, anxiety, depression, spiritual and existential growth, and other life challenges. Somatic therapy is a body-based modality where the therapist invites the client to gain insight, healing, ...
Women: Anger & Assertiveness Psychotherapy Group
** NOW OFFERING INDIVIDUAL & COUPLE TELEHEALTH ANGER & ASSERTIVENESS SESSIONS until COVID-safe to resume group** Safe, supportive, confidential place for women ready to learn anger management & assertiveness skills. Heal trauma, abuse, bullying from adult, teen, childhood.. Share, witness ...
Hosted by Debra Milinsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94704
** NOW OFFERING INDIVIDUAL & COUPLE TELEHEALTH ANGER & ASSERTIVENESS SESSIONS until COVID-safe to resume group** Safe, supportive, confidential place for women ready to learn anger management & assertiveness skills. Heal trauma, abuse, bullying from adult, teen, childhood.. Share, witness ...
trauma- skills group
Hosted by Mia Turner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RYT, ASDCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Albany, CA 94706
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 ...
DBT Consulting Group for Therapists
Peer Consultation Group for therapists who want to practice Dialectical Behavioral Skill building, in a supportive and peer run circle (of up to 10 clinicians).
Hosted by DBT certified: Myra Altenau, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Piedmont, CA 94610
Peer Consultation Group for therapists who want to practice Dialectical Behavioral Skill building, in a supportive and peer run circle (of up to 10 clinicians).
Black Women in the Boardroom
A safe therapeutic support group for professional black women that are navigating workplace isolation and/or experiencing Pet to Threat. The goal of this group is to rebalance professional energy, thinking and self-care.
$30 Per Session that refreshes in attendees ...
Hosted by Carrie Ann Gray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94703
A safe therapeutic support group for professional black women that are navigating workplace isolation and/or experiencing Pet to Threat. The goal of this group is to rebalance professional energy, thinking and self-care.
$30 Per Session that refreshes in attendees ...
BRAVE Counseling and Consulting
California online practice specializing in PTSD and anxiety
Hosted by Alison Papion
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CRMP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94708
California online practice specializing in PTSD and anxiety
Men's Sexual Addiction
This group is an orientation to individual, intensive work using FSAP- Feeling State Addiction Protocol, by Robert Miller, Ph.D.
Hosted by Michael McCratic
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, BCETS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pleasanton, CA 94566
This group is an orientation to individual, intensive work using FSAP- Feeling State Addiction Protocol, by Robert Miller, Ph.D.
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
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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.