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THERAPY GROUPS AND SUPPORT GROUPS IN SAN DIEGO
MIXED GROUPS
Adult Psychotherapy Group
Do you experience the same relationship problems over and over or have problems connecting with people? Are you attracted to the ‘wrong’ people or afraid of intimacy? This group provides the support and insight you need to explore and change unsatisfying relationships and relationship patterns and allows you to experience effective healthy ways of relating.
Carrie Jaffe, Ph.D. (PSY 18811)
(858) 208-9689

Center for Integration of Meditation, Mindfulness, and Psychotherapy
Mindfulness-based group therapy for adults incorpor- ating beginning meditation and process work in each 2 hour session. For information call Dr. Hudson or
e-mail her here with group in subject line.
Carolyn Hudson, Ph.D. (PSY 13973)
(858) 453-4344

Cognitive Therapy Groups
Learn practical skills within a supportive group experience.
  •  Social Anxiety/Shyness
  •  Depression
  •  Panic Disorder
  •  Weight Loss
  •  Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Cognitive Therapy Institute, A.P.C. (PSY 11550)
(858) 450-1101

Creating Abundance
Attract personal and professional success. Reach your desired goals: vibrant health, weight loss, conquer depression or fears or create fulfilling relationships.
$10 per session. Tuesday afternoons.
Sheila Henry, MFT
(858) 450-1965

Creative Way Support Groups
Discover more creative ways of living / using mindful tools like The Artist’s Way book, mutual coaching and expressive therapies.
Deborah Donie-Seligson, M.A., MFT (MFC 32297)
(858) 755-8113

Eating Disorders Groups
Adolescent group, Tuesday, Scripps Ranch. Adolescent/Young Adult, Saturday, Encinitas. Adult, Monday or Wednesday, University City. Healing Overeating, University City.
A Better Solution: Trish Stanley Referral Network
(MFC 8006)
(858) 455-5557 x11

Expressive Arts Group
This group offers a warm, accepting place to increase body awareness, and emotional expression through art-making. No art experience necessary. Facilitated by Judith Greer Essex, MFT, REAT (MFC29956).
A Better Solution: Trish Stanley Referral Network
(MFC 8006)
(858) 455-5557 x17


  Manifesting Your Desires
This group utilizes theories and strategies from Quantum Physics and various Psycho-Spiritual models to create and experience your desires. Sources include:  Abraham-Hicks, Conversations with God material (especially the book Happier Than God), and “The Secret.” This is a fun, challenging and exciting group where members are encouraged to assist others as much as oneself.
Dan Bjierke, M.A., MFT (MFC 28301)
(619) 299-7474

My Beloved is Gone. I'm Hurting. Now What?
A support group for those who have experienced the death of someone significant within the last 15 months.
Frank T. Willey, M.Div., Ph.D., MFT (MFC 46247)
(619) 889-0312

Process and Structured Groups
I offer both structured groups, with required reading and written assignments, and process groups. Particular focus has been aging and life transitions.
Joseph Jeffers, MFT (MFC 28496)
(619) 295-0691

Relaxation & Meditation Class
Learn breathing, mindfulness meditation, guided imagery, and restorative yoga techniques to calm the mind and body at San Diego Yoga Studio. Mondays, 7:45-8:45 p.m.
Natalie Masson, Ph.D. (PSY 17895)
(858) 453-2505

Reaching for Something Better
This group provides a cohesive and caring community for exploring your personal issues through interaction with others. Giving and receiving feedback about how group members are experienced is the hallmark of the group. The results positively affect your self-esteem, your ways of connecting to others, your ability to be open and intimate and to approach personal and professional relationships with more confidence. Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Solana Beach.
Gordon Meredith, MFT, CGP (MFC 20795)
(858) 481-4982

Therapy Groups
Assertiveness and Recovery: learn to set healthy boundaries in work and personal life integrating the wisdom of the 12 Steps.
Transitions: develop self-awareness and self-caring skills to master transition
whether facing a change that is unanticipated or planned.
The Epona ApproachTM: horses healing humans.
(See article.)
Patricia C. Vitiello, LCSW (LCS 9356)
(619) 443-9210

Weight Management Group
Overcome the psychological barriers for weight loss using research-proven methods of cognitive behavioral therapy and mindful awareness in a friendly setting.
Paula Carmona, APRN, BC (RN 406733)
(858) 581-1668


WOMEN'S GROUPS
Celebrating Men, Satisfying Women
After this two-day workshop you’re likely to experience more love, happiness, peace and fun in your relationships with men. Feel more comfortable, confident, spontaneous and self-expressed with men.
Julie Kyker, MFT (MFC 34033)
(619) 825-5982

Conscious Eatingª

Groups & workshops designed to help women learn tools to stop emotional eating, discover the connection between stress & weight gain and create a lifestyle that supports weight loss. Evening sessions.
Margie Martin, MFT (MFC 29416)
(858) 278-8900

Mothers Supporting Mothers
In a supportive setting, explore the profound impact of motherhood on your life; receive support to cope with the challenges and changes; discover ways to nurture yourself while nurturing others; learn new skills and build upon your resources and strengths. For mothers of infants and toddlers. Call for days and times. Sliding scale fee.
Mary L. Obata, M.A., MFT (MFC 44277)
(619) 220-4680

  Women's Support Group
Group addresses: Balance between self and others • Managing stress, family and career • Parenting • Relationships • Body image • Healthy living • Personal growth.
Association for Compassionate Transformation
(PSY 21778)
(858) 792-3541

Women's Support Groups

Weekly meetings in a safe, therapeutic environment in North County. Focused on the needs of the group: Relationships, Personal Growth, Parenting.
Denise Ross, M.A., MFT (MFC 28063)
(760) 761-8310


OTHER GROUPS
Center for Emotional Recovery Groups
Empowerment • "Women to Women" • "Men to Men" • Anger • Grief • Anxiety & Depression • Physical/Sexual Trauma • Bipolar • Panic • OCD • PTSD • Parenting
Center for Emotional Recovery (MFC 27163)
(619) 234-3330

Hold Me Tight: Couples Education and Enhancement Program
Based on Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy and science of bonding, this offers a new way to see and shape relationships.
Alexis Hernandez-Hons, Psy.D., MFT (MFC 47933)
(619) 888-0174

Living Better With Bipolar Disorder: A Group for Couples

This 12-week group offers couples hope through:
Education • Resources • Mood cycle management • Boundaries • Tools for the relationship. 
Pilar M. Placone, Ph.D., MFT  (MFC 29210)
(619) 884-1966

  Loving Ourselves and Valuing Others
This group for couples offers tools to create a deeper connection with your partner and enhance your communication skills.
•  Learn how to teach your partner how you want to be treated
•  How to eliminate blame and the need to defend
•  12 tools to intimate, authentic, open and honest communication
•  Plus much more...
For further information or a free brochure, e-mail NonieLevi@aol.com.
Noni Levi, MFT (MFC 34507)
(619) 276-0721

Pregnancy/Birth Loss Group
(Women or Mixed Group)
An on-going psychotherapy group for those who have
lost a child during pregnancy and/or at birth. Parents of any form of pregnancy/birth loss are invited. Focus on grieving the loss, healing your relationships, and develop coping skills in a non-judgmental, non-religious environment.
Azmaira H. Maker, Ph.D. (PSY 21570)
(858) 531-1122


 

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