Making Room: a therapy group for caregivers in cA
Every other Wednesday 7–8:30 PM • Meets virtually — Join from anywhere in California
start to Go from burned out, overwhelmed, and selfless to resourced, nourished, and self-full!
Caregiving can be an act of love and also…a lot. The shifting ground, the constant decisions, the grief for a life you imagined, the guilt for wanting space, the “Am I doing this right?” soundtrack on loop. Sound familiar? You’re balancing the humanity of the person you love with the reality of your capacity—and doing it in a culture that praises self-sacrifice while offering very little support.
If you find yourself resonating with a few of the below challenges, you’re in the right place:
Feeling isolated or cut off from community support
Second-guessing whether you’re doing the “right thing” for your loved one
Cycling through frustration/anger and feeling ashamed about having these feelings at all
Grieving the version of your loved one (and life) that no longer exists and mourning what could have been
Unsure what’s “okay” to want for yourself (or not having space to even know what you want) and how to prioritize your needs
Wanting to speak honestly without sounding ungrateful/ableist—so you share less or perhaps, not at all
Feeling overwhelmed, burdened, and exhausted from holding it all together
This group is a place to set down the heavy weight you’re used to carrying and catch your breath. You don’t have to minimize, over-explain, or pretend you’re fine. We’ll make room for what’s tender, complicated, and unspeakable—this group is here to make room for YOU and for what has been left unsaid. You deserve to be with a community that actually gets it.
Together, we’ll honor the full spectrum of your experience and develop tools to help you care for yourself as fiercely and tenderly as you care for others.
make room for both/and
both Love and limits. Care and boundaries. Your needs and theirs.
If You’re a Caregiver Who Feels Burnt Out, This Makes Sense
Caring for someone you love can be meaningful and exhausting at the same time. Many caregivers find themselves holding everything together — appointments, emotions, logistics, crises — while quietly setting their own needs aside. Over time, that kind of constant giving can leave you depleted, isolated, or unsure where you fit anymore. None of this means you’re doing something wrong. It means you’re human in a role that asks a lot.
Caregiver burnout doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes it shows up as numbness, irritability, guilt for wanting a break, or the sense that you have to stay strong no matter the cost. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to keep carrying it by yourself.
Support isn’t about taking away your responsibility; it’s about making room for you again, so caregiving doesn’t consume everything else.
This Group Might Be a Fit If…
You’re caring for a partner, parent, child, or chosen family member and feel stretched thin
You rarely have space to talk about your experience — not just the logistics, but the emotional impact
You love the person you care for and still feel exhausted, resentful, guilty, or overwhelmed
You’re used to being the capable one and don’t know where to put your own needs…or ask for them to be addressed
You feel isolated or unseen, even when you’re surrounded by people
You want support that understands caregiving as ongoing, complex, and deeply human
You don’t need to be in crisis, have the “right” words, or know exactly what you need. If you’re longing for a place where your experience as a caregiver is taken seriously — and where you don’t have to hold it all together — this group may be worth exploring.
If any of this resonates, you might be wondering what actually changes when caregivers are given space that’s just for them — not to perform, problem-solve, or stay composed, but to be supported. That question is at the heart of this group.
What Happens When Caregivers Have Space, Too
When caregivers are given space without needing to explain, justify, or hold everything together, something important shifts. Support doesn’t remove the realities of caregiving, but it can change how heavy and isolating those realities feel. This group offers a consistent, relational space where your experience matters — not just what you do for others, but how it impacts you.
Over time, caregivers in group often feel less alone and more emotionally resourced. Having space to reflect and be met with understanding can make it easier to name needs, set limits, and reconnect with parts of yourself that may have gone quiet.
The goal isn’t to “fix” caregiving, but to make it more sustainable — so you don’t disappear inside the role while continuing to show up with care.
Our making room therapy Group for caregivers will help you have:
Emotional steadiness—name tough feelings without being swallowed by them
A both/and perspective—hold your loved one’s humanity and your own experience as valid
Boundaries and language—a toolbox for naming needs, saying “no”, and asking for help
Confidence for identity shifts—navigate grief and loss with more clarity
Clarity about emotional labor—name what it means to be the “strong one,” the “devoted sibling,” or the the go-to point person behind the scenes
Real-life self-care—gain practical, values-aligned ways to replenish yourself
Real community—connect with people who get it; no downplaying or sugarcoating required!
Fewer spirals—reduce guilt/shame loops and recover faster when they happen
Knowledge of your needs—identify what helps, what hurts, and what support really looks like
Celebration—honor moments of resilience, rest, or just getting through the week
More room for you—gently expand your perspective to include your needs today and envision a future that also prioritizes caring for you
These aren’t quick fixes; they’re muscles we’ll build together—week by week, conversation by conversation. If you felt your shoulders drop a little reading this, then you belong here.
Scroll down to learn more about the Group Details & Next Steps…
Hello,
I’m Sarah. I’m here to make more space for you & meet you with the care you so greatly deserve.
the deets
This is an ongoing process-oriented therapy group focused on community + insight that will begin October 8th and will meet every other Wednesday for 90 minutes from 7:00-8:30pm.
The group is facilitated by Sarah Barukh, ACSW with support from our graduate student intern, Madison Segarra.
Sarah brings warmth, clarity, and a steady “both/and” lens to caregiving—honoring your love for your person and your limits. She works extensively with caregivers and adult children navigating shifting roles, anticipatory grief, and relational/attachment trauma. As an eldest sibling and longtime caregiver within her own family, Sarah pairs professional training with lived experience to create a space where nothing about your story is “too much.”
This group meets virtually. We anticipate the group will have 6–10 members so that it is small enough for depth, and big enough for community.
Group fees
The Making Room therapy group is a regular investment of $140 per month, which covers all weekly sessions and ensures that your spot is reserved in the group. There is also a one-time, fifty-minute, individual intake session which costs $160 to help Sarah learn how to support you better and ensure the group will be the right fit for you.
A reduced-fee regular group rate of $80 per month is available with documented financial need. If you qualify for the reduced fee monthly rate, the one-time, fifty-minute intake session fee is $80.
There are a limited number of reduced fee spots available, so book your info session now!
who we welcome
This group is open to adult caregivers of partners, parents, children, family members, or chosen family—across all genders, identities, and roles. We especially welcome BIPOC, queer, trans, disabled, and neurodivergent community members who are often unsupported by mainstream systems. The shared experience of caregiving will be our common ground; differences in identity and role will deepen our conversations.
making room Group F.A.Q.
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Yes. If you’re supporting someone in ways that significantly affect your daily life, you count. And you deserve care.
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We ask therapy group members to commit to keeping what’s shared in group private.
Similar to individual therapy, our therapist facilitators are legally required to protect your confidentiality though some exceptions apply (i.e. clinical supervision, imminent risk of harm, abuse/neglect of a minor/dependent elder).
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No—Many group therapy members are; others aren’t. One of the benefits of group therapy is that it tends to be a more affordable option than one-on-one therapy, and our hope is that this means you have more diverse options for accessing therapy. Our care coordinators can help you decide what therapy combo best supports your goals.
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This is an anti-oppressive, LGBTQIA2S+ affirming space. Facilitators address harm and rupture directly and repair is guided with care and accountability.
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We get it, life happens! And consistency keeps the group feeling secure and effective, which is why we reserve a spot just for you.
Our group fees are charged on a monthly basis to ensure your spot is held, even when you are not able to attend.
While you are not required to attend all meetings of the group, we ask that group members do their best to be in sessions as often as possible and if there are consistent attendance concerns, the facilitator will discuss this with you.
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Usually yes; for groups that are described as “ongoing,” we admit on a rolling basis when there’s space available. If the group is in a closing arc, we’ll put you on the waitlist.
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We recognize that acting as a caregiver often means that it can feel hard to step away and make time for yourself.
That’s why this group is being offered via telehealth on a HIPAA-secure video platform. We want you to feel like you can get support, even if you can’t find the time to get away…
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All therapists at Kindman & Co. are LGBTQIA2S+ affirming and anti-racist. We hold a strong disability justice lens and work to reduce ableism in language and practice. If you need specific accommodations (sensory, pacing, masking preferences), email us at hello@kindman.co—we’ll collaborate.
What Is Group Therapy Like?
Group therapy offers something many caregivers don’t get anywhere else: time and space with people who truly understand what you’re carrying. In this group, you’ll have the chance to talk about what’s happening in your life right now — the exhaustion, the love, the frustration, the guilt — and to be met with empathy, reflection, and honesty from both the therapist and other caregivers who get it.
Being in a group means you don’t have to explain or justify your experience. Over time, many caregivers find that sharing space with others helps them feel less alone, more grounded, and more confident naming their needs. You may gain new language for setting boundaries, feel more validated in your emotions, and leave sessions feeling lighter — not because caregiving has changed, but because you’re no longer holding it all by yourself.
This group isn’t about fixing you or telling you what to do. It’s about connection, perspective, and support — with room for humor, tenderness, and real-life complexity. The goal is to help caregiving feel more sustainable, so you can keep showing up without losing yourself in the process.
Ready to Make Room for You, Too?
You were never meant to do this alone. This group exists to support you in building a steadier, kinder caregiving life — alongside others who understand what you’re living.
If you’re curious whether this group is the right fit, you’re invited to book a free info session to learn more and ask questions before committing.
👉 Book a Free Info Session using the calendar below!
book a free discovery call to get started now
Schedule a time using the calendar on this page to speak with our Care Coordinator who will get to know you a bit better and learn about what’s bringing you to the Making Room therapy group now.
They’ll share more about the group to help you make sure this will be the best fit for you. Only a few spots are available, so book your call now!