Support Groups in El Sobrante, CA
This group focuses on a range of topics relevant to men's lives, including but not limited to relationships, masculinity, mental health, work-life balance, fatherhood, self-esteem, and identity. The group aims to create a non-judgmental and empathetic atmosphere where dads can ...
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Hosted by Alexander Ochoa
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in El Sobrante, CA 94803
This group focuses on a range of topics relevant to men's lives, including but not limited to relationships, masculinity, mental health, work-life balance, fatherhood, self-esteem, and identity. The group aims to create a non-judgmental and empathetic atmosphere where dads can ...
Have you ever wondered about your life purpose, or the grand themes of your life? Come explore your biography to date with a group of fellow seekers. We will discuss each stage of life, its challenges and gifts, and explore ...
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Hosted by Susan Overhauser
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in El Sobrante, CA 94803
Have you ever wondered about your life purpose, or the grand themes of your life? Come explore your biography to date with a group of fellow seekers. We will discuss each stage of life, its challenges and gifts, and explore ...
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Are stress and infertility connected? How can you feel your emotional best while going through a challenging time? This group offers support integrating evidence-based techniques of mindfulness, cognitive behavioral techniques, positive psychology, and more. Taking care of your mental health ...
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Hosted by Linda Kim
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Orinda, CA 94563
Are stress and infertility connected? How can you feel your emotional best while going through a challenging time? This group offers support integrating evidence-based techniques of mindfulness, cognitive behavioral techniques, positive psychology, and more. Taking care of your mental health ...
Nurturing Parenting Program/Crianza con Carino is a parenting program that is approved by the court. Please call us for more information for dates and times. Individual classes can be offered if preferred.
Hosted by Maria A Garay
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CAMF
Verified Verified
Group meets in Richmond, CA 94805
Nurturing Parenting Program/Crianza con Carino is a parenting program that is approved by the court. Please call us for more information for dates and times. Individual classes can be offered if preferred.
MBM Groups help people to transform the physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual dimensions of their lives. This is a powerful, effective combination of research-based techniques presented in an intimate and supportive group setting. The groups offer benefit for those ...
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Hosted by Elina Filippova
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Richmond, CA 94805
MBM Groups help people to transform the physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual dimensions of their lives. This is a powerful, effective combination of research-based techniques presented in an intimate and supportive group setting. The groups offer benefit for those ...
This group covers issues such as: Depression, Anxiety, Addiction Recovery & PTSD issues. Therapy: We will be using CBT, Solution Focused and Expressive Arts Therapy in-group. Topics: Check in and supportive feedback, Expression through Art, Parenting, Anger Management, Greif/Loss, Child ...
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Hosted by Ryann DeSouza
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Richmond, CA 94801
This group covers issues such as: Depression, Anxiety, Addiction Recovery & PTSD issues. Therapy: We will be using CBT, Solution Focused and Expressive Arts Therapy in-group. Topics: Check in and supportive feedback, Expression through Art, Parenting, Anger Management, Greif/Loss, Child ...
BSL & Associates offers a weekly dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) group for individuals struggling with relationship chaos, difficulty managing one's moods, impulsive choice making, poor self-esteem, and thinking errors. This groundbreaking treatment approached pioneered by Dr. Marsha Linehan teaches the ...
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Hosted by Brannon La Force, LPC & Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCC, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hercules, CA 94547
BSL & Associates offers a weekly dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) group for individuals struggling with relationship chaos, difficulty managing one's moods, impulsive choice making, poor self-esteem, and thinking errors. This groundbreaking treatment approached pioneered by Dr. Marsha Linehan teaches the ...
This 1-1/2 hour long support group allows parents whose children have been diagnosed with cancer to share their experiences and get support with others confronting similar challenges. Topics include: feelings that come up during all stages of treatment and recovery: ...
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Hosted by Davida Solwren
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pinole, CA 94564
This 1-1/2 hour long support group allows parents whose children have been diagnosed with cancer to share their experiences and get support with others confronting similar challenges. Topics include: feelings that come up during all stages of treatment and recovery: ...
The Forge - A Group for Men, led by Brannon La Force, will meet virtually. The Forge is a group for men who are seeking to enhance their personal and professional lives by answering the following questions: • Who Am ...
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Hosted by Brannon La Force, LPC & Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCC, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hercules, CA 94547
The Forge - A Group for Men, led by Brannon La Force, will meet virtually. The Forge is a group for men who are seeking to enhance their personal and professional lives by answering the following questions: • Who Am ...
Explore the power of Emotional Freedom Technique, also know as tapping. The self administered technique is intended to assist you in regulating anxious feeling and other feels such as lack of motivation and inspiration. For more information please contact Kanika ...
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Hosted by Jamaa Healing Collective Wellness Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CIMHP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Richmond, CA 94801
Explore the power of Emotional Freedom Technique, also know as tapping. The self administered technique is intended to assist you in regulating anxious feeling and other feels such as lack of motivation and inspiration. For more information please contact Kanika ...
Aprenda a manejar el ira/enojo y el estres en su vida. Aqui aprendera como reducir el enojo que afectan a las relaciones importantes de su vida.
Porfavor visite nuestra pagina para mas informacion. www.SecondNatureBHS.Com
Hosted by Maria A Garay
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CAMF
Verified Verified
Group meets in Richmond, CA 94801
Aprenda a manejar el ira/enojo y el estres en su vida. Aqui aprendera como reducir el enojo que afectan a las relaciones importantes de su vida.
Porfavor visite nuestra pagina para mas informacion. www.SecondNatureBHS.Com
The L.I.F.E. group will focus on processing thoughts and feelings, exploration in positive thinking, and self-regulation skills. Group work will begin with an initial assessment (depression/anxiety scales, group members' demographics, current circumstances, and any existing symptoms physiological or psychological presented ...
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Hosted by Jamaa Healing Collective Wellness Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CIMHP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Richmond, CA 94801
The L.I.F.E. group will focus on processing thoughts and feelings, exploration in positive thinking, and self-regulation skills. Group work will begin with an initial assessment (depression/anxiety scales, group members' demographics, current circumstances, and any existing symptoms physiological or psychological presented ...
I have been working with individuals with these issues for the last 25 years. I am committed to alleviating the very real suffering caused by these disorders and empowering individuals to manage their thoughts and emotions in spite of the ...
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Hosted by Brannon La Force, LPC & Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCC, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hercules, CA 94547
I have been working with individuals with these issues for the last 25 years. I am committed to alleviating the very real suffering caused by these disorders and empowering individuals to manage their thoughts and emotions in spite of the ...
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Hosted by Lori Salinas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Martinez, CA 94553
Bodymind Healing Psychotherapy (BMHP) draws from traditional forms of psychotherapy (psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral), Gendlin's "focusing", symbolic process approaches, hypnosis, energy psychology, Qigong & acupressure self-touch. In this Training/Case Consultation Group you'll: Learn to apply BMHP to a wide variety of ...
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Hosted by Michael Mayer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Orinda, CA 94563
Bodymind Healing Psychotherapy (BMHP) draws from traditional forms of psychotherapy (psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral), Gendlin's "focusing", symbolic process approaches, hypnosis, energy psychology, Qigong & acupressure self-touch. In this Training/Case Consultation Group you'll: Learn to apply BMHP to a wide variety of ...
Many are experiencing multiple losses at this time. I offer a simple yet powerful ritual to help process grief. I can personalize the ritual to fit in with your religious beliefs and I find this helpful for people of all ...
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Hosted by Kathryn Buys
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, ACSP
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Pablo, CA 94806
Many are experiencing multiple losses at this time. I offer a simple yet powerful ritual to help process grief. I can personalize the ritual to fit in with your religious beliefs and I find this helpful for people of all ...
'Walk and Talk' sessions, set against the scenic backdrop of Point Richmond's Miller/Knox walking trail, will be a perfect blend of physical activity and mental rejuvenation. Each 2-hour session will include a 90-minute walk, followed by 30 minutes of self-care ...
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Hosted by Jamaa Healing Collective Wellness Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CIMHP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Richmond, CA 94801
'Walk and Talk' sessions, set against the scenic backdrop of Point Richmond's Miller/Knox walking trail, will be a perfect blend of physical activity and mental rejuvenation. Each 2-hour session will include a 90-minute walk, followed by 30 minutes of self-care ...
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Hosted by Walters Wellness Group
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pinole, CA 94564
This group is tailored to immigrants and children of immigrants (18+) who have bi- or multicultural identities. We will process the experience of competing value systems and learn coping skills to help manage stress and balance cultural norms and expectations.
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Hosted by Yasmin Akbari
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Orinda, CA 94563
This group is tailored to immigrants and children of immigrants (18+) who have bi- or multicultural identities. We will process the experience of competing value systems and learn coping skills to help manage stress and balance cultural norms and expectations.
Learn new and effective ways to communicate while engaging in relationship strengthening activities.
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Hosted by Walters Wellness Group
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pinole, CA 94564
Learn new and effective ways to communicate while engaging in relationship strengthening activities.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in El Sobrante?
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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.