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Therapy groups in the San Francisco Bay Area

Find a Bay Area therapy group by looking at the actual community it serves, the people it is designed for, and how sessions work. Browse local listings first, with California-eligible online groups below.

Where these listings are available

This regional directory covers Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma counties. Current local offerings are concentrated in San Francisco and the East Bay, including Walnut Creek and Alamo; the regional title does not mean every community has a listing.

Online therapy groups for California residents

These listings explicitly include California among the states whose residents they accept. Check each group’s audience, participation requirements, and current intake arrangements.

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Adult process work and youth-focused options

San Francisco’s Interpersonal Process Group describes a setting for exploring relationship patterns and ways of relating to others. Its focus differs from a skills course or a group designed around a particular age range; use the listing to learn about the format and inquiry process.

In Walnut Creek, the Neurodiverse Social Skills Group describes a PEERS-based social-skills format, particularly for teens. Quest Therapeutic Camps in Alamo lists programs for children and young people ages 5–19, including afterschool and summer formats. These are distinct offerings: confirm the relevant program, age range, and current dates directly.

For an East Bay or San Francisco group, check the exact venue and attendance expectations before deciding whether travel is practical. The online section provides another format for California residents, with each group’s own audience and intake requirements.

Questions about Bay Area therapy groups

Does this page cover the South Bay and North Bay?

Its geographic scope includes all nine Bay Area counties. Current listings may be concentrated in fewer communities. The cards show the cities actually represented, and qualifying new listings appear as they are added.

Are all local listings weekly adult therapy groups?

No. Audiences and formats differ, including youth programs and scheduled series. Read the individual listing rather than assuming that every group serves adults or follows the same schedule.

Are clinician consultation groups included in the therapy count?

Groups classified as clinical peer groups are not included in these therapy results. Always check the listed audience as well, since individual therapy offerings can have specialized participation requirements.