This is an ongoing somatic therapy group for trans women living in California. We meet virtually over Zoom. Fee is based on income. Please visit my website at kelsmithsomatics.com to apply.
Hosted by Kel Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MCP, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94114
Hi! My name is Kel Smith. I am a trans woman and somatic therapist. For me, somatic therapy is an invitation to be playfully curious about how our bodies carry experiences. A session with me is a space to be with what arises, whether it be longings, fears, excitement, muscle tensions, impulses, even embodied memories. I work on foundational values of ongoing, explicit, and informed consent and taking a client centered approach, meaning you are the expert of your experience. I take an active and supportive role in my work with clients.
Queer Intimacy is a group for any individual who identifies as queer and any individual in a romantic relationship with a queer identified individual. Topics covered span queer-specific intimacy concerns within relationship and within the larger context of society. It is a therapeutic group and as such is guided by the needs of the group.
It is open to individuals 18 and over.
It runs continuously, however registration is required. The option to close the group is always up to the group at 10 registered participants
Hosted by CK Olivieri Blackmore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94115
CK Olivieri Blackmore is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who approaches life with warmth, compassion, and creativity. CK specializes in relationship dynamics, post-traumatic stress disorders, and developmental life transitions. She is particularly adept at issues pertaining to the queer community and their loved ones. CK utilizes eclectic modalities such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, EFT, Gottman, and IFS to navigate the nuanced needs of her diverse clientele and the associated sexual and gendered concerns that arise. Blending insight-oriented and behavioral change practices, CK works from a quirky and truly innovative lens.
Gay, bisexual, and queer men face distinct challenges in connecting emotionally with other men. Struggling with societal expectations, it is easy to fall into isolation or unfulfilling relationships. Processing the “here and now” interpersonal dynamics in group therapy, men may find a safe space to redefine their own ways of relating, enabling them to form genuine connections in which they feel celebrated for who they are. This is why I created this online group for gay, bisexual, pansexual, and queer-identified men who want to grow in their connection to themselves and others.
Hosted by Adam MacDonald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94102
Demographics of my clients tend to include LGBTQ+ folx, poly/open relationships, straight men, adoptees, and South Asians.
Many of my clients struggle with shame and perfectionism, often preventing them from living fulfilling lives. When stuck in shame, people may question if they're “good enough” in multiple areas of their lives, which creates a cycle of shame that is difficult to get out of alone. I specialize in areas of insecure attachment, attachment/family trauma, CPTSD, grief and loss, sex and gender, obsession/rumination, and anxiety. I am trained in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and am certified in EMDR.
Turning to eating, shopping, pills or alcohol to escape? It's time to make a change. Don't suffer alone. In this group you will learn to tame your fears and *Overcome anxiety, depression and loss; *Conquer self-esteem and assertiveness issues; *Manage through life transitions; * Develop more effective ways to get what you want; * Learn relationship skills that work. Dr. Gilbert works in a very collaborative and participatory manner. You'll get constant feedback, advice and valuable life skills in each session. Complementary consultation required to meet group requirements and ensure psychotherapy is right for you.
Hosted by LGBTpsychologist.com - Dr. Gilbert Chalepas
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94123
I have helped thousands of LGBTQ patients who have reduced their anxiety, depression, & low self-esteem to achieve more enjoyable lives, which they can now maintain on their own without ongoing therapy.
As an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist, I understand how anxiety and low self esteem can be unrelenting companions, whispering worst-case scenarios and drowning out the voice of reason. The knots in your stomach, the racing heart, the feeling of impending doom. The weight of sadness can be suffocating, draining your energy and leaving you in a constant state of emotional numbness. Through our sessions, I will help you uncover the roots of your anxiety and sadness, providing you with coping strategies to manage their grip on your life. I want you to know that there is hope beyond this darkness and we will find it together.
Many people questioning their gender identity feel that they may be an imposter, that somehow they may not qualify as non-binary or trans, frozen in this state for fear that they may come out as non-binary or trans only to later realize that they were somehow wrong. People tend to struggle in isolation (even when surrounded by accepting queer community). These experiences inspired me to create a space for folks in this stage of exploration to normalize this perfectly normal experience. If any of this resonates with you, I welcome you to join our group.
Hosted by Misty Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, WGS
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94110
I also specialize in working with the queer community, trans community, kink community, as well as working with poly, polyamory, and ethically non-monogamous ( ENM ) folks.
Sex and intimacy struggles? Are you questioning or exploring your gender and/or sexuality? Communication challenges in your relationships? I am here to support you and to collaborate with you. I provide a safe space to explore who you are becoming and to discern old thought patterns that are no longer of service. I provide a healing space free of judgement and offer tools that you can immediately integrate into your current experience. I will collaborate with you and work with the intersections of your unique experience.
Gay, bisexual, and queer men face distinct challenges in connecting emotionally with other men. Struggling with societal expectations, it is easy to fall into isolation or unfulfilling relationships. Processing the “here and now” interpersonal dynamics in group therapy, men may find a safe space to redefine their own ways of relating, enabling them to form genuine connections in which they feel celebrated for who they are. This is why I created this online group for gay, bisexual, pansexual, and queer-identified men who want to grow in their connection to themselves and others.
Hosted by Adam MacDonald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94102
Demographics of my clients tend to include LGBTQ+ folx, poly/open relationships, straight men, adoptees, and South Asians.
Many of my clients struggle with shame and perfectionism, often preventing them from living fulfilling lives. When stuck in shame, people may question if they're “good enough” in multiple areas of their lives, which creates a cycle of shame that is difficult to get out of alone. I specialize in areas of insecure attachment, attachment/family trauma, CPTSD, grief and loss, sex and gender, obsession/rumination, and anxiety. I am trained in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and am certified in EMDR.
Safe, supportive yet challenging environment to explore relationship concerns, intimacy, family dynamics, social issues, and sexuality amongst other topics. Groups are ongoing with an initial commitment of four months. Groups meet Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings. All Zoom group meets Thursday mornings.
Hosted by Jamie Moran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94114
Jamie leads workshops and trainings for mental health practitioners on group therapy/leadership and gay men's psychology.
Jamie Moran, LCSW, CGP, has worked in Mental Health and Health Care since 1984, focusing on individuals, couples, groups, and organizations. He currently leads seven psychotherapy groups for Gay Men weekly in San Francisco, and the Pandemic has allowed for members to join from outside of the Bay Area. Current groups are on Zoom, in the office (reflecting Covid health guidelines for office meetings), or a hybrid combination.
Join with other men who experience anxiety related to their sex lives, relationships and dating. Held in person at our office in the Castro district of San Francisco. https://www.rousegroups.com
Hosted by Rouse Relational Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94114
Are you feeling disconnected or misunderstood in your journey of intimacy and relationships? Looking for a kink-friendly, poly-informed, and trauma-informed therapist who truly understands the unique dynamics of queer lifestyles? Experience a transformative journey where you can let go of shame and anxiety. Together, we'll build your confidence and deepen your understanding of your intimate world. Empower yourself to achieve fulfilling connections and greater self-awareness, tailored to your specific needs and goals. Let's embark on a journey towards meaningful change and personal growth.
This group is for those individuals who have been diagnosed with a chronic illness (i.e.: diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure) and are desiring to continue to have a satisfying and fulfilling life. Topics covered: communication with your treatment providers, coping with the side effects associated with your illness, developing support systems
Hosted by Marc Anthony Campos-Pantoja
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MPH, LCSW, PhD, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94103
My experience includes working with the following clients: in-patient psychiatric, residential treatment, veterans dealing with substance use, developmentally disabled, substance abuse, counseling clients from multicultural backgrounds (Including: ; lgbt community).
We are each on this journey we call life. At times, we may need support and encouragement to help us navigate our journey. I welcome the opportunity to work together in helping you navigate this journey. We will develop a trusting relationship to help you work on addressing your concerns. We will work as a team to help you. My advanced training in public health allows a holistic approach.
Do you ever try to mask symptoms because of the responses you get from friends, family, and coworkers? Are you looking to connect with people who know what it feels like? Whatever the illness, it can feel very isolating to process grief, and navigate relationships and the medical system. This is a closed, ongoing process group for individuals in California living with a chronic illness that impacts daily living. Members will have the space to process the experience of navigating illness in an ableist society and how that impacts their relationships.
Hosted by Rouse Relational Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94114
Are you feeling disconnected or misunderstood in your journey of intimacy and relationships? Looking for a kink-friendly, poly-informed, and trauma-informed therapist who truly understands the unique dynamics of queer lifestyles? Experience a transformative journey where you can let go of shame and anxiety. Together, we'll build your confidence and deepen your understanding of your intimate world. Empower yourself to achieve fulfilling connections and greater self-awareness, tailored to your specific needs and goals. Let's embark on a journey towards meaningful change and personal growth.
This group will focus on men and women who have difficulty with relationships, especially in feeling emotional intimacy with others. The members may be married or single but share the desire to connect in a healthy way with others. The group is on-going and not time-limited.
Hosted by Jacqueline Dunn Shapiro
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94118
I have extensive experience as a therapist, supervisor, consultant, and administrator. I work with individuals, couples, families, and groups. My clinical perspective is informed by psycho dynamic, family systems, and cognitive behavioral theories and methods. Thorough evaluations and treatment plans ensure that all clients get the most effective treatment for their particular needs and problems.
With open enrollment in every two months, PROS is a virtual group supporting adult industry professionals seeking to process and accomplish professional goals. After years of supporting sex workers as a trauma-informed psychotherapist, I created this group to fill the need for private, supportive, professional networks for those struggling to work independently on business goals. We meet weekly in small, anonymous groups (neither legal or work names are used in the group) to discuss current projects, offer support, motivation, and accountability, and celebrate professional accomplishments. Income driven sliding scale in 1-3 installments, All genders welcome, Max. 6 persons.
Hosted by The Therapist for Sexual Rebels
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94110
We need sex-positive, body-positive support for ourselves, our families, and our communities. Individuals, couples, polycules and groups I work with traverse the world with partners, genders, fetishes, or professional experiences that are often misunderstood by the dominant culture. I am in service to your joy, your healing, keeping you connected to a grounded source of abundance, gaining skills to navigate personal and professional dynamics, and being in keen awareness of your power. I’m excited to journey with you toward an embodied, fulfilling relationship with yourself and those you love.
Trying to manage a high stress career and your recovery can feel overwhelming. Sometimes it feels like you have to choose between your job and working a program. In this group, you will learn strategies to manage the stress of a demanding job, recognize when you are at risk for relapse and how to continue to stay engaged in your recovery, even when you are super busy, so you can take care of yourself in the present and stay on track with your future goals. You will hear from others who struggle with many of the same challenges.
Hosted by David Olem
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94114
My priority as a therapist is to create a warm and comfortable environment in which we can work closely together to identify goals and tailor the sessions to best meet your needs. I have an interactive style and I utilize a wide variety of techniques.
Once the treatment has ended patients are left alone often feel very alone with their experience without the support of the treatment team they have come to know and rely on for a year or more. This group provides a safe place for members to explore feelings associated with living beyond treatment.
Hosted by Sandrah Susan Henry
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94118
I have over 40 years of experience helping people face challenges in their lives including loss, adoption related issues, addiction, relationships/couples, life threatening illness, chronic pain, anxiety, mood and bipolar disorder, PTSD, complex trauma, divorce, and other life transitions. I am a warm and caring therapist who is also able to be direct when needed. From the moment you enter my office I do all I can to provide a safe and comfortable environment for us to work collaboratively with whatever issues you are facing in your life today. You will always be treated with respect and compassion throughout our work together.
Are you a parent of an LGBTQ+ teen? This group is designed to support parents in navigating parenting from an LGBTQ+ affirming lens. I help parents living in California through education and therapeutic support with relationship complexities. In this group there will be an opportunity to work through your own feelings, focus on how to support your teen, and to learn more about LGBTQ+ issues and history. Please join us in this weekly online support group to help you thrive as a parent and family.
Hosted by Dre Meller
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94102
We all have a story to tell about the things that have happened or didn't happen that should have happened and these stories shape our experiences. I work in a way that supports my clients in unpacking their stories and helps them to lighten the burden. We are often made to believe we are not good enough or don't have what we need to heal. I help clients recognize and uncover their truth and reconnect with their core self to see healing is possible. It is not a quick and easy process. Every person has their own timeline and desire for how long they would like to be in therapy. We work on that together.
Unfortunately, I have no therapy groups that are open to new clients at this time. The therapy groups that I currently conduct focus on a variety of personal, relationship, marital, family, work, and other issues. If you are interested in learning more about the types of therapy groups that I conduct and/or my clinical expertise in conducting therapy groups, please email me and I will be happy to respond to any questions that you may have. I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you.
Hosted by David A Thomson, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD, CAS
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94118
Do you feel that your everyday challenges are beginning to overwhelm you? Have you set goals for yourself, but you have not been able to achieve them? The solution is in sight. With skill, professionalism, empathy, and compassion I can help you to achieve your goals and the life that you want. Because you are a unique individual, I will tailor my treatment methods to fit your unique situation and needs. I believe that we all have what it takes to meet and conquer life's many challenges and difficulties.
Our 50+ men’s support group provides a safe and understanding environment where gay and queer men can share life experiences openly and authentically. Individuals can connect over common challenge, discussing topics such as relationships, identity, health, and navigating societal norms as queer men. Conversations in the group seek to be genuine and insightful, reflecting a collective wisdom accumulated over decades. Laughter and camaraderie are central to, helping to build a sense of community and mutual support among peers who understand each other's journeys. Some topics include: Navigating relationships, Managing loneliness and building community, Sex and intimacy.
Hosted by Andre Jackson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94114
My ideal client is someone who is willing to help me, help them, someone that is curious to know, and courageous to step into, considering change(or not), honesty, and joy. Potential clients could come to me because of a life transition(early and elder adulthood), is experiencing depression or anxiety, experiencing challenges in their inter personal and intra personal relationship; which inc individuals and those in traditional and non traditional models couples, a parent or caregiver. My goal for all my clients is be help guide them to becoming better versions of themselves; their true selves.
Are you struggling with eating disorders and body image issues? Embark on a transformative journey with this Body Image and Eating Disorders support group. This group utilize a holistic approach addressing factors like media influence, cultural pressures, and personal experiences. You'll gain practical skills, explore coping mechanisms, and engage in peer learning, creating a shared endeavor toward recovery. I aim to offer a safe and non-judgmental place where you can process unresolved feelings. Reclaim your relationship with food, boost self-esteem, and rediscover your beauty and self-worth. Healing is possible. Book a free consultation with me.
Hosted by Cathy Trenary
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94114
Our life experiences can lead us to question our identity and purpose in the world we live in. This can lead us to anxiety, depression, and trauma. Do you want to improve how you face challenges, function in your relationships, and face overwhelming feelings? I place heavy importance on addressing trauma. Trauma disintegrates the parts that make up your whole self, which can leave aspects of who you are hidden from your awareness. Left unaddressed, anxiety and depression can worsen, which can rob you of the necessary connection that all human beings need to thrive. I aim to help you process unresolved trauma.
A group for women who are successful in most aspects of their lives but who want more satisfying relationships with people who are important to them. Many tend to put others needs before their own and find that issues from their families of origin get replicated in current relationships, effecting such important things as self confidence, trust, authenticity, and communication processes. Since family of origin issues also get replicated in the group, the group provides a safe place to explore the feelings that get activated and to lean new and more self fulfilling ways to react.
Hosted by Geraldine Alpert
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94123
Through many years of teaching and practicing Brief Psychotherapy, I have learned the value of a highly active, focused and interactive approach-- both for long term and brief psychotherapy. Whether the patient is an individual or a couple, I view my task as helping to define appropriate goals and keeping the therapy on track. While the purpose of the therapeutic journey is mutually decided and the patient is an active partner in evaluating the route, I particularly direct the journey when it turns to the past. While history is invariably interesting, therapeutic efficiency requires exploring only what's potentially most useful.
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Learn to live more fully in the present moment and free yourself from the grip of incapacitating fear and the tyranny of self-judgment; Undo your depressive responses to stress and conflict; Manage your anger and undo the triggers that set you off; Discover the hidden conflicts and old roles that have been holding you back; Deepen your capacity for feelings and managing intimacy; Develop trust with other men and see how you sabotage success and intimacy. Discover the "secrets" of successful relationships and how to build more connection, joy, satisfaction, aliveness and warmth into your life.
Hosted by Peter P Bernhardt
MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94106
Are your relationships burdened by loss of trust, constant fighting, or a feeling of disconnection? Are dealing with the fallout of an affair? Are you struggling with anger or communication issues? Do you you want relief from suffering, stress or isolation? My mindfulness approach, based on over 30 years experience, will help you get immediate relief through new perspectives and skills. By learning to see your problematic relationship patterns and negative cycles, you will also discover new pathways and new ways of relating. As you feel better, you will take steps to strengthen your new discoveries and abilities.
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LGBTQ+ Support Groups
We should make clear that not all the support groups listed here are gay themselves. Rather, they specialize in helping with aspects of being gay in San Francisco or homosexual. They provide help for gay couples in gay relationships, gay issues and issues that affect gay life.
If you're gay or are looking for help with gay issues in San Francisco or for a San Francisco gay support group these professionals provide gay counseling and gay friendly care for gays or lesbians. They include gay friendly support groups plus gay support groups in San Francisco, gay friendly psychologists, and gay friendly counsellors.
If you're gay or are looking for help with gay issues in San Francisco or for a San Francisco gay support group these professionals provide gay counseling and gay friendly care for gays or lesbians. They include gay friendly support groups plus gay support groups in San Francisco, gay friendly psychologists, and gay friendly counsellors.