Ending a relationship with a partner can be devastating. When you share young children, it can upend your life. Join us, as we process divorce and separation together. Here's what you can expect: • non judgmental support from women who understand • therapist-led skill building and coping strategy development • process the grief of the unexpected change • join a community of local friends who "get it" • develop new dreams for yourself and your children!
Hosted by Kaitlin Soule
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rohnert Park, CA 94928
I'm a Therapist, Mom, Author, and Mental Health Media Contributor who is highly specialized in treating Anxiety Disorders and Women's Issues. My practice, Bay Area Modern Therapy, specializes in working with mothers, parents, and teens who want to get back into the driver’s seat of their life and find more freedom and joy through healing, growth and change work. In our work we use the lens of (modern) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Nourish is a live 7 week group program for Women who battle with emotional eating, binge eating and negative body image. This group teaches the principles of intuitive eating, body image repair, embodiment and self love as the foundation to a restored relationship with food and your body. This group meets via zoom and is open to Women from all over the Country!
Hosted by Nicole Alyssa Morse
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Do you struggle with emotional eating? My specialization is in women's issues. I take a somatic approach, viewing the body as an incredible resource for uncovering insight, information and healing. I believe the body is an incredible avenue that guides us to know ourselves more deeply. In my practice, I specialize in supporting teens, young adults and Women in the recovery of emotional eating and body image. I hold a warm and compassionate space for the therapeutic journey. Alongside individual therapy, I am a holistic health coach. I lead a virtual online course for Women struggling with emotional eating and negative body image.
The Postpartum Wellness Circle is a caring and supportive community specifically for mothers who have encountered postpartum depression or are managing the complexities of postpartum adjustment. It offers a safe environment where mothers can openly share their experiences and discover strategies to enhance their mental and emotional health during this period.
Hosted by Dr. Reihaneh Mahdavi
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92122
Whether you’re an individual, a couple or a family looking for help – my therapy sessions are designed to assist you and your loved ones in the healing process. As a licensed marriage and family therapist with a specialization in maternal wellness, women's issues and postpartum depression, I support individuals and couples tap into a more empowered versions of themselves as parents and partners. Healing can be a beautiful journey, not just a destination.
This online group is focused on females who struggle with intimate relationships and repeating negative patterns in choice of partners. You will benefit from this group if you have a relationship where you cannot have your emotional needs met, are in relationship with someone in active addiction, or have constant chaos and pain. This group will be based on principles from the book with the same title, by Robin Norwood. Please contact us if you are interested in this group.
Hosted by Dr. Wendy Burchett
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Truckee, CA 96161
I have been working as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for the last 12 years and I completed my doctoral degree in 2024. I have worked in the community with individuals, couples, youth with high risk behaviors, and military families. I specialize in working with individuals, women's issues, couples, substance abuse and recovery, trauma, military population, and adolescents. While working with my clients I focus on the whole person, pulling forward your own strengths and wisdom to solve life's challenges.
Women sharing their journey together. I am not accepting new members at this time.
Hosted by Terry Binkovitz Phd.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90045
My specialities are relationship work, spirituality, parenting, women's issues, life adjustments and students (college and high school).
I have been trained in a unique approach called Process Work, developed by Dr. Arnold Mindell. Process work is a dynamic and transformative approach which uses Jungian psychology, Taoism and physics. It offers new ways of working with problematic or painful experiences. Relationship challenges, physical symptoms, career conflicts and social tensions are approached with curiosity, respect and creativity. In using process work, I believe that the solution to a problem is contained within the disturbance itself; and I provide practical ways through which individuals, couples and groups can connect with a greater awareness.
Group counseling works because it reduces isolation and promotes a sense of universal development. The groups are provided through Virtual Telehealth that are equal to social gatherings. The material used through out the sessions are evidence-based educational material, and the groups are court approved for those that are mandated by the Courts. Each session is 50 - 75 minutes and help all participants realize they are not alone. Each person is welcome to talk about their experiences with others in the group that have personal encounters and feelings that are similar.
Hosted by Patricia L Sellers
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, EdPsych, MSHS, CAMC-1, CBIF
Verified Verified
Group meets in Claremont, CA 91711
Several evidence-based interventions will be used to work on Anger Management, Parenting, Co-Parenting, and Women's Issues to help with: Depression, Social Anxiety, and Family Issues.
People sometimes live their entire lives, and never receive care for problems that lead to depression, anxiety, or stress, that interferes in relationships and careers. If this is you, I look forward to working with you, through Telehealth, This method works for those with busy schedules. If you have a cell phone, tablet, or computer, you can be in therapy from the comfort of home. Care is provided with empathy and compassion, to address your specific requirements. We will work together to identify, and manage whatever contributes to your current need(s), and as we work towards change, the awesome person you are, will be revealed!
Expressive Arts Therapy includes writing, drawing, painting, movement, dance and music in the therapeutic healing process. Connect with other women, find support and community, share your story, express yourself creatively, discover the depth of who you are and engage with others in an honest, open and safe environment. Helps with the following: Stress * Anxiety * Depression * Isolation *Communication Skills *Personal Growth (Groups Form Every 8 weeks for an 8 week series)
Hosted by Jihan Amer Holistic Counseling & Coaching
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Watsonville, CA 95076
I integrate all my training in helping clients heal and transform their lives in the direction which honors living one's full potential/purpose. I work with individuals and offer women's expressive arts groups. The areas I have worked with include: mild - moderate anxiety, mild - moderate depression, stress reduction, communication skills, codependency, low self- esteem, relational issues, grief, social skill building, marital/divorce/relationship issues, women's issues, racial/ethnic/cultural concerns, meaning of life, life transitions, life purpose, identity questions, BIPOC issues, spiritual issues, and eco-related issues.
An 8-session group for mothers with children of all ages under 18. Connect with other mothers while learning evidence-based ideas and techniques to enhance the quality of your life as a mother. Schedule: The group will meet on the following 8 Wednesdays: August 31, September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 12, 19, 26 (Please note that there will be one week off in October.) Location: Depending on interest, I will decide whether the group will meet online or in person in Culver City.
Hosted by Eve Wettstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSG
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90034
I enjoy helping clients identify and overcome obstacles that interfere with their ability to find balance, meaning, and joy in their lives. I aim to help clients understand their strengths and struggles, values and goals, and to make mindful, healthy choices. I have specialized training in anxiety disorders, issues related to parenting and caregiving, women's issues, and age-related struggles. My work is person-centered, strengths-based, and culturally sensitive.
Starting in NOVEMBER 2023! Open to those in Oregon and California. This weekly group has no structured start or end date. It is an ongoing group limited to 10 participants. The focus of our gatherings is to deal with issues primarily facing women in the struggle for life balance. Please email me through my website for more info about joining.
Hosted by Kelly Winter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CTHP, CLC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93711
You're in luck - Immediate Openings! Meet Kelly, a kickass therapist who’s also a bit magical. She specializes in Anxiety, Adult ADHD, Insomnia, Couples, Women's Issues, honoring your soul, pop culture references, swearing often, laughing at herself, and forever needing another cup of coffee. Ok, enough with the 3rd person: here's the good stuff - Whether its burn-out, a new ADHD diagnosis, aligning to your life path, or navigating life's curve balls (like divorce), you deserve to feel so much better than you do right now. I consider myself a visionary, who sees the best in you, and empowers real transformation.
I know how difficult it is to navigate your way through this horrifying experience, so please know you are in safe hands. In this intimate and supportive group environment we will process thoughts and feelings surrounding your traumatic experience. Healing together with other women who have been through similar experiences is a powerful way to move forward and build a support system. I have extensive experience in treating all types of trauma and a deep understanding and sensitivity surrounding the delicate nature of the topic of sexual assault.
Hosted by Mindfulpath, Inc.- Erica Ives, MFT, CEDS
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, CEDS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90401
My extensive training developed into the specialty of trauma, eating disorders, women's issues, and addiction.
As a therapist, I demonstrate a passionate devotion to fostering growth in a safe, nurturing environment. My treatment approach is tailored to your strengths and uniqueness. I teach and guide you how to actively pay attention to the messages of your body, thoughts, feelings, and your actions. Learn new coping skills that compliment your uniqueness. Visit my websites at www.mindfulpath.com and www.ericaives.com I believe recovery is much more than eliminating self-destructive behaviors; it's about cultivating and living life everyday on a mindful path filled with self-awareness, fulfilling relationships, meaning, and vitality.
Woman go through physical and emotional changes after menopause. Through the group they get cognitive behavioral therapy to redirect thinking and planning their life after menopause.
She unequally combines her internal medicine and psychiatry training to treat patients with special emphasis on: chemical dependency (Suboxone treatment), support and therapy groups for men, women's issues, dual diagnosis group run with chemical dependency experts, and introduced TMS for treatment resistant patients.
Zahida Tayyib MD founded Mountain View Psychiatry and TMS to create an integrative medicine practice. Our Practice provides help in cases of depression, bipolar disorder, and chemical dependency. We apply therapies (group and individual), pharmacotherapy and medication-free advanced Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). We encourage our patients to follow healthy and active lifestyle by participating in Yoga, Tai-Chi, Feldenkrais. Every person is different, so let us answer your questions by calling 650.969.6772.
Premenstrual mood changes are documented and hormone-based. Depression, irritability, severe pain every month for decades. Menopause is associated with severe anxiety, as well as hot flashes and poor sleep, and many women’s lives are so disrupted by the symptoms of their changing hormone levels that they change jobs or leave the workforce at this time. How can we address the culture of stigma, silence, and shame that surrounds these biological realities?
Hosted by Women's Support Groups
LPC Intern, APCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Corte Madera, CA 94925
The group is led by a trained therapist who specializes in women's issues and recovery.
Our group members are recovering from a variety of challenges, including substance abuse, unhealthy relationships, loss, and grief. Group members are seeking a safe place to share their feelings and move forward at their own pace.
Zoom Groups forming for Women transitioning from marriage to single life. Gain support weekly on Wednesday's 12-1:30pm. Fee $35 per week
Hosted by Hillary Wilson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Torrance, CA 90505
I specialize in addressing women's issues including; parenting, adoption challenges, relationship difficulties, lack of assertiveness and grief.
Empowering individuals, families, and couples to thrive through life's challenges and transitions. That is my goal! Welcome! I am a dedicated therapist with over 30 years of experience helping individuals in family sessions and in groups to navigate life's challenges and build stronger, more resilient relationships. Whether you are alone in navigating a new path in divorce or a family managing teen conflicts, I am here to teach you skills, guide you to better coping strategies and walk along side you through these tough times to improve your outcomes.
Healing Through Divorce
Hosted by Hillary Wilson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Torrance, CA 90505
I specialize in addressing women's issues including; parenting, adoption challenges, relationship difficulties, lack of assertiveness and grief.
Empowering individuals, families, and couples to thrive through life's challenges and transitions. That is my goal! Welcome! I am a dedicated therapist with over 30 years of experience helping individuals in family sessions and in groups to navigate life's challenges and build stronger, more resilient relationships. Whether you are alone in navigating a new path in divorce or a family managing teen conflicts, I am here to teach you skills, guide you to better coping strategies and walk along side you through these tough times to improve your outcomes.
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 queer, trans woman and somatic therapist. I view somatic therapy as an invitation to be playfully curious about how our bodies carry experiences. Looking for a therapist can be loaded with complex feelings such as apprehension, excitement, even fear. I invite us to tend to those feelings with curiosity as they may inform our work together. A session with me is a space to be with what comes up from longings and desires, to muscle tensions and impulses, even embodied memories. I work on values of ongoing, explicit, and informed consent and taking an active and supportive role in my work with clients.
To Be Announced
Hosted by Marie Giarratana Young
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, MPH, MSN, NP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Corte Madera, CA 94925
Welcome! I am a Women's Mental Health Specialist. I offer services that are solution-focused, and supportive. If you are experiencing anxiety or depression, I can offer treatment in a compassionate and individualized manner. If medication is necessary, I will provide the added benefit of prescribing your medication. I enjoy working with all age groups of women who have varying needs. Living through the pandemic has created another layer of stress for so many women, and I can be of support to you. The experience of navigating the world of reproductive health can feel overwhelming. I offer solution-focused care in a gentle manner.
Note: Online/California residents. The goal of this group will be to explore one's inner world and heal grief and loss as a means of expression beyond words, using Internal Family Systems (IFS) and expressive arts mixed media art visual arts journaling. The subconscious and creative parts of us have so much to offer and share for our healing, support and vitality. We will learn and play with the foundations of art journaling approaches including layering and mixed media techniques, collage, drawing, painting, using prompts including movement, mindfulness, writing, poetry. No drawing experience is required.
Hosted by Theresa M Soltzberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Are you at a place in your life where you need some support and guidance to move forward? It may feel like you’ve done all you can, and you’re not sure what to do next. It may even feel like past patterns, keep repeating themselves. You’re not alone. Change is hard, and there are many reasons why our past and the ways we’ve learned to relate in the world keep giving us the same results. The good news is that we can always learn new ways of being and relating, and new ways to move forward We can find new meaning and continue to learn and grow. I hope that you will take this next step on your path of healing.
This is an online group. We will discuss what it means to be Christian and complexities that are associated with trauma, abuse, and toxic relationships. How to overcome these concerns using a Christ-centered approach, and establishing healthier boundaries and the development of emotion regulation skills. This is a brand new group that is developing!
Hosted by Dr. Ayesha Christina Paige Hunter
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Stockton, CA 95207
Currently Accepting New Patients. Trained in EMDR and BSP. I specialize in working with people of color and all others who need support. I also come from a Christian perspective, although I am open to working with people from all backgrounds. I have been formerly trained in trauma-informed practices and I am a Certified WRAP Facilitator. I sincerely care about helping people overcome their tragedies and I whole-heartedly support recovery from trauma, addictions, and life experiences that could potentially provide setbacks. I believe the saying, "A setback is a setup for a comeback!"
? **Mommy & Me Group Starting in October!** ? Join us this October at Carlson Park, Culver City, for a **Mommy & Me group** led by me, Dr. Adi Soffer, a licensed clinical psychologist. This supportive group is designed for new moms looking to connect, share experiences, and learn strategies to navigate the challenges of motherhood. We’ll focus on emotional well-being, bonding with your baby, and managing the ups and downs of being a new parent. Come be part of a warm and welcoming community of moms or share with moms you love! ?
I work closely with children, families, and parents to help overcome behavioral challenges, address family structure difficulties, and support children with mental health issues. My work also involves providing care to adults dealing with OCD and anxiety-related disorders. Additionally, I conduct psychological assessments for students to better understand their needs and provide tailored recommendations for their development and success.
Weekly support for folks in eating disorder recovery to process current challenges, confront harmful beliefs around food and bodies, dismantle toxic messages we've received from diet culture, and gain support from others who are facing similar challenges.
Hosted by Kenda Price
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pasadena, CA 91101
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in trauma and eating disorders. Together, we will work to build insight and self-compassion in order to help you heal from whatever brings you to therapy, let it be to work through trauma, address maladaptive coping skills, overcome perfectionism, or just feel better in your own skin. As a therapist, I am both direct and compassionate and pride myself on showing up authentically as a human. My priority is creating a trusting and safe therapeutic relationship that can serve as a container for you to get to know all parts of yourself - even (/especially) the messy parts.
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Women's Issues Support Groups
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.