Reviewed by Kathryn Vercillo, MA Psychology | Last Updated: March 2026 If you have ever sat in a therapy group and felt like you were constantly explaining yourself, like your life required footnotes just to begin, you already understand why culturally affirming therapy exists. For many BIPOC individuals, therapy has historically been a space designed by and for white, Western...[ read more ]
Reviewed by Kathryn Vercillo, MA Psychology | Last Updated: February 2026 Grief has a way of making the world feel smaller. The people around you return to their routines, the condolence cards stop arriving, and yet the weight of your loss remains. You might find yourself wondering why it still hurts this much, or feeling guilty for laughing, or noticing...[ read more ]
Change is the only constant. Whether it’s a chosen pivot in your career, an unexpected loss, a major life transition, or a subtle yet profound shift in your identity, navigating these moments can feel isolating and overwhelming. Too often, we rely solely on our minds to process these seismic events, leaving the body and spirit behind. This disconnect can lead...[ read more ]
Associate therapist Erma Kyriakos is offering an online holiday support group this year. The holidays can be tough for many reasons and it helps to have a place to connect during this time. When the Most Wonderful Time of Year Doesn't Feel Wonderful At All The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, connection, and celebration....[ read more ]
Associate therapist Josephine Kelly is offering this new therapy group beginning in May. Did you know bisexual+ people make up over half of the LGBTQ+ community and have been critical change makers in the fight for queer and trans liberation? Yet somehow bi+ folks are often excluded from community and denied affirming mental health care due to stigma and misinformation. I...[ read more ]
This group is for women who have been formally diagnosed or self-diagnosed with PMDD, are currently working with an individual therapist, or have prior experience with psychotherapy, and who are ready to explore the experience of PMDD in a compassionate and non-judgmental environment. I hope to have six people in the group before we begin. We will meet weekly for...[ read more ]
Our alumni therapist Elaine Walker is forming a new psychotherapy group for twinless twins. Elaine shares: Twinless twins or womb survivors are people who lost their twin or sibling in utero or shortly thereafter. Womb twins can experience grief, survival guilt, a connection to the unknown and curiosity about how this experience may impact them as well as other...[ read more ]
One of our associate therapists, Erin Boyle, is now offering an online support group for Californians in tech who are involuntarily out of work. Knowing you’re not alone is one thing, but feeling it is another thing entirely. Being in community with folks who are facing similar challenges can make you feel better, and help you move through tough...[ read more ]
We attend therapy for a variety of different reasons. Sometimes group therapy is the best option for resolving certain issues. Sometimes individual therapy is the better choice. While nearly any issue can theoretically be addressed in either setting, there are certain issues that lend themselves better to groups vs. individual sessions and vice versa. Issues Commonly Addressed in Group Therapy...[ read more ]
Deciding between group therapy and individual therapy can be a significant step in your mental health journey. Each format has its unique benefits and drawbacks, and understanding these can help you decide what is right for you right now. Group Therapy Pros and Cons There are obviously pros and cons to any type of therapy including group therapy. Some examples:...[ read more ]