Support Groups in Woodacre, CA
Welcome Beloved Grievers! This experiential compassion and heart-centered group will explore the mystery of your grieving heart. We will use mindfulness-based listening, along with poetry, journaling, guided meditation and expressive arts. I offer a group of 4-8 participants, to gather ...
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Hosted by Buddhist Therapy Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woodacre, CA 94973
Welcome Beloved Grievers! This experiential compassion and heart-centered group will explore the mystery of your grieving heart. We will use mindfulness-based listening, along with poetry, journaling, guided meditation and expressive arts. I offer a group of 4-8 participants, to gather ...
Highly Sensitive Women who are seeking community and ready to grow. Mindfulness, spirituality, expressive arts, writing, group process. Guiding principles: When it's hard, it's hard, & we work hard to move through. Make the right thing easy and the wrong ...
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Hosted by Alane Freund
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA, LMFT, ICHS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woodacre, CA 94973
Highly Sensitive Women who are seeking community and ready to grow. Mindfulness, spirituality, expressive arts, writing, group process. Guiding principles: When it's hard, it's hard, & we work hard to move through. Make the right thing easy and the wrong ...
Parenting has the potential to be a profound spiritual journey. By exploring the Buddhist teachings and different mindfulness practices, we'll cultivate the awareness to offer our children and ourselves the "appropriate response"-- a response rooted in compassion and understanding. Pre-crawling ...
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Hosted by Grace Fisher
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, SEP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woodacre, CA 94973
Parenting has the potential to be a profound spiritual journey. By exploring the Buddhist teachings and different mindfulness practices, we'll cultivate the awareness to offer our children and ourselves the "appropriate response"-- a response rooted in compassion and understanding. Pre-crawling ...
"There is no house like the house of belonging." David Whyte This group offers women a place to come together in community, and strengthen our sense of belonging in the world. The group includes time for silent meditation, a short ...
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Hosted by Grace Fisher
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, SEP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woodacre, CA 94973
"There is no house like the house of belonging." David Whyte This group offers women a place to come together in community, and strengthen our sense of belonging in the world. The group includes time for silent meditation, a short ...
We will be reading and discussing the phenomenal book Built to Move by Kelly and Juliet Starrett. In this five week book club, we will unpack 10 life-changing but simple health practices. Each week we will study and experiment with ...
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Hosted by Alane Freund
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA, LMFT, ICHS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woodacre, CA 94973
We will be reading and discussing the phenomenal book Built to Move by Kelly and Juliet Starrett. In this five week book club, we will unpack 10 life-changing but simple health practices. Each week we will study and experiment with ...
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Meet other moms-to-be, ask questions about your pregnancy, and learn how to prepare yourself emotionally for the journey of motherhood. This supportive group is ongoing, so contact me for current details.
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Hosted by Jamie L Katoff
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Rafael, CA 94903
Meet other moms-to-be, ask questions about your pregnancy, and learn how to prepare yourself emotionally for the journey of motherhood. This supportive group is ongoing, so contact me for current details.
Summer 2023. Short term therapy for teens who experience anxiety on a daily basis and who's anxiety prevents them from doing the things they'd like to be doing. 6 sessions in 3 weeks. Working 1:1 with a therapist for 50 ...
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Hosted by Jennie Beuhler
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Rafael, CA 94901
Summer 2023. Short term therapy for teens who experience anxiety on a daily basis and who's anxiety prevents them from doing the things they'd like to be doing. 6 sessions in 3 weeks. Working 1:1 with a therapist for 50 ...
This will be an ongoing study group consisting of four members interested in the non-dual teachings of eastern spiritual traditions. We will meet once a week for an hour and a half in my home office. Day and hours to ...
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Hosted by Carol Fabric
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Anselmo, CA 94960
This will be an ongoing study group consisting of four members interested in the non-dual teachings of eastern spiritual traditions. We will meet once a week for an hour and a half in my home office. Day and hours to ...
Emotional regulation is an awareness and understanding of one’s emotions and their impact on behavior and the ability to manage those emotions in a positive way. This group will help clients learn to effectively manage their emotions in their day-to-day ...
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Hosted by Betsy Klinger
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Corte Madera, CA 94925
Emotional regulation is an awareness and understanding of one’s emotions and their impact on behavior and the ability to manage those emotions in a positive way. This group will help clients learn to effectively manage their emotions in their day-to-day ...
Groups for Adult Male and Female Clients. For high functioning individuals, including mental health professionals and trainees. Two groups meeting weekly online: Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Intended to facilitate the resolution of longstanding relationship, career, and family of origin issues, ...
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Hosted by Art Raisman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Rafael, CA 94901
Groups for Adult Male and Female Clients. For high functioning individuals, including mental health professionals and trainees. Two groups meeting weekly online: Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Intended to facilitate the resolution of longstanding relationship, career, and family of origin issues, ...
Are there times you wished you had better communication with your partner during hard times, or different wants? Would you like to share more touch that is both gentle and receptive? Often we can feel disconnected from our partner when ...
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Hosted by Jennifer A Norstrom
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Rafael, CA 94901
Are there times you wished you had better communication with your partner during hard times, or different wants? Would you like to share more touch that is both gentle and receptive? Often we can feel disconnected from our partner when ...
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Hosted by Dyer Passano-Manning
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Anselmo, CA 94960
Virtual Play Therapy Group for ages 14-26 for individuals residing in the SF Bay Area, starting January 9th - Feb 27th. The group will focus on tools for stress management and relaxation, support for anxiety, build communication and collaboration skills, ...
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Hosted by Jane Gehrke
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Greenbrae, CA 94904
Virtual Play Therapy Group for ages 14-26 for individuals residing in the SF Bay Area, starting January 9th - Feb 27th. The group will focus on tools for stress management and relaxation, support for anxiety, build communication and collaboration skills, ...
Ongoing recovery support for men
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Hosted by Michael Skrodzki
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Rafael, CA 94901
Ongoing recovery support for men
Support group for individuals who want to lose weight and maintain it by making healthy and conscious changes in the way they eat. Individualized food plans are developed to meet these goals. Psychological insight is gained by looking at what ...
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Hosted by Jean Hayes
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Novato, CA 94945
Support group for individuals who want to lose weight and maintain it by making healthy and conscious changes in the way they eat. Individualized food plans are developed to meet these goals. Psychological insight is gained by looking at what ...
Stress, being emotionally overwhelmed and pain are uninvited guests in our daily lives; however, they are part of the human condition. Stress and pain may have you feeling irritable, tense, depressed and anxious, which impacts your entire life. The KEY ...
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Hosted by Mind Therapy Clinic
Treatment Center, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Corte Madera, CA 94925
Stress, being emotionally overwhelmed and pain are uninvited guests in our daily lives; however, they are part of the human condition. Stress and pain may have you feeling irritable, tense, depressed and anxious, which impacts your entire life. The KEY ...
Traumatic/severely stressful, upsetting events can trigger anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress, and unhelpful ways of coping with the overwhelming effects of such major life crises. Posttraumatic growth involves an intentional attempt to understand and assign meaning to these events, transforming negative ...
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Hosted by Christine Valdez
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Corte Madera, CA 94925
Traumatic/severely stressful, upsetting events can trigger anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress, and unhelpful ways of coping with the overwhelming effects of such major life crises. Posttraumatic growth involves an intentional attempt to understand and assign meaning to these events, transforming negative ...
This workshop, both didactic and experiential, is designed for an intimate group (max. 8). We will explore the interplay of Sandtray, both traditional and thematic, Expressive Arts and Active Imagination. Our focus will be on various techniques of grounding meditation, ...
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Hosted by Jo Sopko
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, RDT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Anselmo, CA 94960
This workshop, both didactic and experiential, is designed for an intimate group (max. 8). We will explore the interplay of Sandtray, both traditional and thematic, Expressive Arts and Active Imagination. Our focus will be on various techniques of grounding meditation, ...
Twice monthly group offers men and women opportunities to explore and improve interpersonal skills while increasing self-understanding. Led by professional facilitators, the group becomes a safe and supportive container for personal growth. Self-exploration is deepened by peer inquiry and support. ...
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Hosted by Diane Harnish
Psychologist, MS, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Novato, CA 94945
Twice monthly group offers men and women opportunities to explore and improve interpersonal skills while increasing self-understanding. Led by professional facilitators, the group becomes a safe and supportive container for personal growth. Self-exploration is deepened by peer inquiry and support. ...
We have groups for preschool through high school. Please visit our website for more information.
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Hosted by Allie Phelps
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Corte Madera, CA 94925
We have groups for preschool through high school. Please visit our website for more information.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Woodacre?
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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.