Support Groups in Livermore, CA
This group is designed to address the mid-life concerns of women as they pertain to life changes and transitions.This is an interactive support and empowerment group. The following topics will be explored including but not limited to "Re-discovering Ourselves;" "The ...
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Hosted by Joy Metoyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Livermore, CA 94550
This group is designed to address the mid-life concerns of women as they pertain to life changes and transitions.This is an interactive support and empowerment group. The following topics will be explored including but not limited to "Re-discovering Ourselves;" "The ...
MBCPM is a 13 week group that helps those who suffer from chronic pain to manage their symptoms in a non-medication way. I offer the groups through a zoom platform.
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Hosted by Lisa Gray
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Livermore, CA 94550
MBCPM is a 13 week group that helps those who suffer from chronic pain to manage their symptoms in a non-medication way. I offer the groups through a zoom platform.
This group will meet at 10 AM on Tuesdays during the summer weeks. This group is very limited in size and the therapist will focus on connecting behavior to internal states/feelings to increase awareness, emotional literacy, and communication skills. This ...
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Hosted by Emily Ruha Keller
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PhD, LPCC, RPT-S, NCC, RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Livermore, CA 94551
This group will meet at 10 AM on Tuesdays during the summer weeks. This group is very limited in size and the therapist will focus on connecting behavior to internal states/feelings to increase awareness, emotional literacy, and communication skills. This ...
The Del Valle Clinic has been established in Livermore, California since 1984. We are a psychological clinic providing psychotherapy for adults, children, adolescents, and their families. We also provide psycho-educational and social-emotional testing for children and adolescents. It is our ...
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Hosted by Shawna Welton
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Livermore, CA 94550
The Del Valle Clinic has been established in Livermore, California since 1984. We are a psychological clinic providing psychotherapy for adults, children, adolescents, and their families. We also provide psycho-educational and social-emotional testing for children and adolescents. It is our ...
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You are more than the color of your hair! In the midst of a culture that values youth over the wisdom that comes with aging, this group will focus on learning the art of honoring the physical, emotional changes that ...
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Hosted by Dr. Nitsa Dimitrakos
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Dublin, CA 94568
You are more than the color of your hair! In the midst of a culture that values youth over the wisdom that comes with aging, this group will focus on learning the art of honoring the physical, emotional changes that ...
If you are a person who feels your feelings with 110% of your being, experiences hurts or slights by friends and family, or has a hard time managing emotions when other’s are disappointed or up set with you, then learning ...
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Hosted by Cyndi Long, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pleasanton, CA 94566
If you are a person who feels your feelings with 110% of your being, experiences hurts or slights by friends and family, or has a hard time managing emotions when other’s are disappointed or up set with you, then learning ...
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills training is a weekly group, run like a class, which teaches adolescents skills across four main topics: mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance skills. Clients are required to complete homework assignments in which ...
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Hosted by Dr. Christine E. Dickson: Board Certified Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD, MS, MA, LP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pleasanton, CA 94566
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills training is a weekly group, run like a class, which teaches adolescents skills across four main topics: mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance skills. Clients are required to complete homework assignments in which ...
This is a process group for adults ages 30 - 50, who wish to develop skills for forming more intimate and satisfying relationships.
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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.
This group is an orientation to individual, intensive work using FSAP- Feeling State Addiction Protocol, by Robert Miller, Ph.D.
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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.
Support group for women navigating fertility challenges and the rollercoaster of emotions that accompanies them. The group will combine practical therapeutic tools & connection to others who get it. Topics include: Learning to Share Your Story, Creating Your Infertility Survival ...
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Hosted by Mackenzie Sodestrom
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Dublin, CA 94568
Support group for women navigating fertility challenges and the rollercoaster of emotions that accompanies them. The group will combine practical therapeutic tools & connection to others who get it. Topics include: Learning to Share Your Story, Creating Your Infertility Survival ...
NEXT GROUP in 2020 - Check website for details * Almost 2/3 of marriages with stepchildren end in divorce. * 50% of children in the U.S. will experience divorce by age 18. Almost half are likely to suffer from depression. ...
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Hosted by Edina C Adler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA, Mediatr
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pleasanton, CA 94588
NEXT GROUP in 2020 - Check website for details * Almost 2/3 of marriages with stepchildren end in divorce. * 50% of children in the U.S. will experience divorce by age 18. Almost half are likely to suffer from depression. ...
As a mom to a neurodiverse, medically complex child, I understand the challenges that accompany raising these special kiddos. I've created a safe, welcoming space to share our experiences and get support from other moms on this journey. Please reach ...
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Hosted by Katie Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pleasanton, CA 94566
As a mom to a neurodiverse, medically complex child, I understand the challenges that accompany raising these special kiddos. I've created a safe, welcoming space to share our experiences and get support from other moms on this journey. Please reach ...
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills training is a weekly group, run like a class, which teaches skills across four main topics: mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance skills. Clients are required to complete homework assignments in which they ...
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Hosted by Dr. Christine E. Dickson: Board Certified Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD, MS, MA, LP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pleasanton, CA 94566
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills training is a weekly group, run like a class, which teaches skills across four main topics: mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance skills. Clients are required to complete homework assignments in which they ...
Many moms have a hard time after having a baby. Sometimes, it can really help to talk openly with other moms who are going through the same thing. I offer both in-person and virtual supportive therapy groups for moms with ...
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Hosted by Victoria Rutsch
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pleasanton, CA 94588
Many moms have a hard time after having a baby. Sometimes, it can really help to talk openly with other moms who are going through the same thing. I offer both in-person and virtual supportive therapy groups for moms with ...
Are you intensely fearful of being judged or just feel awkward in social situations? Do you avoid social interactions altogether? Spend more time socializing online and less IRL? Feel lonely and disconnected? What has your social avoidance cost you, and ...
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Hosted by Heather Caruso-Maxey
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pleasanton, CA 94566
Are you intensely fearful of being judged or just feel awkward in social situations? Do you avoid social interactions altogether? Spend more time socializing online and less IRL? Feel lonely and disconnected? What has your social avoidance cost you, and ...
This is group is for adult men who wish to explore themselves and how they relate in a safe and supportive environment. This is a process oriented group where opportunities to explore how we are in relationships happen in the ...
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Hosted by Raymond Scott Fortner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pleasanton, CA 94566
This is group is for adult men who wish to explore themselves and how they relate in a safe and supportive environment. This is a process oriented group where opportunities to explore how we are in relationships happen in the ...
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Hosted by Dorothy Ann Torre
MS, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pleasanton, CA 94566
This therapeutic group offers a safe space to connect with others, discuss the challenges of aging, learn healthy ways to cope with emotional and physical pain, and more. This is a virtual group that meets on Wednesday mornings. If you're ...
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Hosted by Dr. Nitsa Dimitrakos
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Dublin, CA 94568
This therapeutic group offers a safe space to connect with others, discuss the challenges of aging, learn healthy ways to cope with emotional and physical pain, and more. This is a virtual group that meets on Wednesday mornings. If you're ...
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? ...
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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? ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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How can I find a support group in Livermore?
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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.