The Mom’s Circle is a welcoming place for mothers at any stage to come together, connect, and be supported. Motherhood can bring both joy and challenge – along with pressure, isolation, and the constant pull of many responsibilities. This group offers a safe, non-judgmental environment to share honestly about your experiences, hear from others who “get it,” and find encouragement for the journey. Through conversation, reflection, and shared support, moms can build community, strengthen resilience, and leave each session feeling less alone and more grounded.
Hosted by Inner Life Psychotherapy + Healing Collective
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RSW, MA
Group meets in Milton, ON L9T
The Mom’s Circle is a welcoming place for mothers at any stage to come together, connect, and be supported. Motherhood can bring both joy and challenge – along with pressure, isolation, and the constant pull of many responsibilities. This group offers a safe, non-judgmental environment to share honestly about your experiences, hear from others who “get it,” and find encouragement for the journey. Through conversation, reflection, and shared support, moms can build community, strengthen resilience, and leave each session feeling less alone and more grounded.
Use the Anxiety Management Method to IDENTIFY, DEESCALATE and TAKE CONTROL of anxiety in your home. This 6 module, online course is a self-paced, step-by-step blueprint that takes the guesswork out of supporting your anxious child.
Hosted by Liz Khalighi
Registered Social Service Worker, MA, RSSW, OAMHP
Group meets in Milton, ON L9T
Use the Anxiety Management Method to IDENTIFY, DEESCALATE and TAKE CONTROL of anxiety in your home. This 6 module, online course is a self-paced, step-by-step blueprint that takes the guesswork out of supporting your anxious child.
Art Club is a welcoming group that combines creativity and self-discovery with the joy of community. Each week offers a unique theme – such as clarifying your values, exploring the Enneagram, taking a personality test, mapping your “power flower,” drawing genograms, or sharing life stories – designed to help you learn more about yourself and others in a supportive setting. Through simple art activities and guided discussions, participants can reflect on their experiences, grow in self-awareness, and build meaningful connections with peers.
Hosted by Inner Life Psychotherapy + Healing Collective
Treatment Centre, MA, RP
Group meets in Milton, ON L9T
We support individuals, couples, and groups with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and relational challenges.
Art Club is a welcoming group that combines creativity and self-discovery with the joy of community. Each week offers a unique theme – such as clarifying your values, exploring the Enneagram, taking a personality test, mapping your “power flower,” drawing genograms, or sharing life stories – designed to help you learn more about yourself and others in a supportive setting. Through simple art activities and guided discussions, participants can reflect on their experiences, grow in self-awareness, and build meaningful connections with peers.
We are thrilled to offer Adolescents Social Skills group to ages 9 to 12 years, starting in the end of April. This group will help children to learn to overcome social anxiety, develop and enhance social skills, increase confidence and self, learn conflict resolution skills and increase ability to foster healthy friendships. This is a 6 session group in which children will participate in a-lot of psycho- therapeutic activities using theraplay, borad games, activities and art therapy. Participants will work in small and large group to learn self-regulation, awareness, boundaries and thereby improve social skills.
We are thrilled to offer Adolescents Social Skills group to ages 9 to 12 years, starting in the end of April. This group will help children to learn to overcome social anxiety, develop and enhance social skills, increase confidence and self, learn conflict resolution skills and increase ability to foster healthy friendships. This is a 6 session group in which children will participate in a-lot of psycho- therapeutic activities using theraplay, borad games, activities and art therapy. Participants will work in small and large group to learn self-regulation, awareness, boundaries and thereby improve social skills.
IN-PERSON GROUP. Register for this 24-week skills training group designed for teens (13-17) who are struggling to manage intense emotions. In a safe, shared space with other members (5-10) who are experiencing similar challenges, you will learn and practice skills to manage your mental health challenges or daily life stressors and allow you to gain better understanding of shared human experience and gain hope and insights from others in the group. Each group is 2 hours: Mondays at 6, beginning Jan. 30th, 2023. Rate includes individual therapy as well as group session but can be separated.
Hosted by Elpizo Counselling Services Inc.
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP, RRT
Group meets in Milton, ON L9T
IN-PERSON GROUP. Register for this 24-week skills training group designed for teens (13-17) who are struggling to manage intense emotions. In a safe, shared space with other members (5-10) who are experiencing similar challenges, you will learn and practice skills to manage your mental health challenges or daily life stressors and allow you to gain better understanding of shared human experience and gain hope and insights from others in the group. Each group is 2 hours: Mondays at 6, beginning Jan. 30th, 2023. Rate includes individual therapy as well as group session but can be separated.
This is a small group experience, for children in Grades 5-7 to learn about big feelings, discover strategies & strengths while building confidence and connections with peers. This group is facilitated by an MSW and can be submitted through insurance under Social Work. The group runs Monday nights in April (8th-28th) from 5:30-7:00pm
This is a small group experience, for children in Grades 5-7 to learn about big feelings, discover strategies & strengths while building confidence and connections with peers. This group is facilitated by an MSW and can be submitted through insurance under Social Work. The group runs Monday nights in April (8th-28th) from 5:30-7:00pm
The Mom’s Circle is a welcoming place for mothers at any stage to come together, connect, and be supported. Motherhood can bring both joy and challenge – along with pressure, isolation, and the constant pull of many responsibilities. This group offers a safe, non-judgmental environment to share honestly about your experiences, hear from others who “get it,” and find encouragement for the journey. Through conversation, reflection, and shared support, moms can build community, strengthen resilience, and leave each session feeling less alone and more grounded.
Hosted by Inner Life Psychotherapy + Healing Collective
Treatment Centre, MA, RP
Group meets in Milton, ON L9T
We support individuals, couples, and groups with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and relational challenges.
The Mom’s Circle is a welcoming place for mothers at any stage to come together, connect, and be supported. Motherhood can bring both joy and challenge – along with pressure, isolation, and the constant pull of many responsibilities. This group offers a safe, non-judgmental environment to share honestly about your experiences, hear from others who “get it,” and find encouragement for the journey. Through conversation, reflection, and shared support, moms can build community, strengthen resilience, and leave each session feeling less alone and more grounded.
Art Club is a welcoming group that combines creativity and self-discovery with the joy of community. Each week offers a unique theme – such as clarifying your values, exploring the Enneagram, taking a personality test, mapping your “power flower,” drawing genograms, or sharing life stories – designed to help you learn more about yourself and others in a supportive setting. Through simple art activities and guided discussions, participants can reflect on their experiences, grow in self-awareness, and build meaningful connections with peers.
Hosted by Inner Life Psychotherapy + Healing Collective
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RSW, MA
Group meets in Milton, ON L9T
Art Club is a welcoming group that combines creativity and self-discovery with the joy of community. Each week offers a unique theme – such as clarifying your values, exploring the Enneagram, taking a personality test, mapping your “power flower,” drawing genograms, or sharing life stories – designed to help you learn more about yourself and others in a supportive setting. Through simple art activities and guided discussions, participants can reflect on their experiences, grow in self-awareness, and build meaningful connections with peers.
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This treatment group is for children who experience issues with anxious/nervous feelings, thoughts or physical sensations. Sessions will focus on introducing and practising coping strategies. The group consists of 10 sessions and is limited to 8 participants. Sessions are facilitated by a Registered Psychotherapist and a Social Worker. Goals of the group include: 1) Recognizing the symptoms of anxiety 2) Learning alternate patterns of thinking and feeling 3) Practising relaxation techniques
Hosted by Matthew D. Bean -Fmc
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q), CCDP, OCT
Group meets in Burlington, ON L7M
This treatment group is for children who experience issues with anxious/nervous feelings, thoughts or physical sensations. Sessions will focus on introducing and practising coping strategies. The group consists of 10 sessions and is limited to 8 participants. Sessions are facilitated by a Registered Psychotherapist and a Social Worker. Goals of the group include: 1) Recognizing the symptoms of anxiety 2) Learning alternate patterns of thinking and feeling 3) Practising relaxation techniques
This group involves adolescences and a support person (often someone in the caregiving role). It is 24 weeks long and goes through the comprehensive DBT skills. This is not group therapy! It's more of a class structure with the DBT therapist teaching the group how to use a skill and this being assigned for practice over the week. The goal is to help you with new strategies and behaviours to tolerate distress, regulate painful and intense emotions, increase awareness of thoughts and emotions, and to maintain and improve relationships.
This group involves adolescences and a support person (often someone in the caregiving role). It is 24 weeks long and goes through the comprehensive DBT skills. This is not group therapy! It's more of a class structure with the DBT therapist teaching the group how to use a skill and this being assigned for practice over the week. The goal is to help you with new strategies and behaviours to tolerate distress, regulate painful and intense emotions, increase awareness of thoughts and emotions, and to maintain and improve relationships.
I run an OCD support group that helps individuals with exposure and response prevention. The OCD group is run every week on Friday's at 9am. We work on: learning to manage OCD symptoms through an ERP lens, learning to tolerate uncertainty, how to manage with anxiety when completely and exposure, how to have your family support you on your OCD journey and lastly OCD relapse prevention. The goal of the group is to empower you with the tools to help you facilitate exposure on your own. We want you to succeed in your OCD recovery.
Hosted by OCD and Anxiety Clinic of Ontario
Psychologist, CPsych, MEd, IOCDF, ERPcrt
Group meets in Vaughan, ON L4L
I can help with your symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Disorder and anxiety-related issues.
I run an OCD support group that helps individuals with exposure and response prevention. The OCD group is run every week on Friday's at 9am. We work on: learning to manage OCD symptoms through an ERP lens, learning to tolerate uncertainty, how to manage with anxiety when completely and exposure, how to have your family support you on your OCD journey and lastly OCD relapse prevention. The goal of the group is to empower you with the tools to help you facilitate exposure on your own. We want you to succeed in your OCD recovery.
Accepting Referrals: ELEVATE our life by having a better understanding and more control over our relationship with Sleep.
Hosted by Om Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA(Psy), RP, RMFT-S
Group meets in Mississauga, ON L5N
I also offer individual and group therapy for anxiety, depression, and chronic conditions.
Accepting Referrals: ELEVATE our life by having a better understanding and more control over our relationship with Sleep.
The goal of this group is for children to learn positive prosocial coping strategies together with peers who are having similar experiences. This is an early intervention group. It is comprised of 6 sessions with similar aged peers learning through activities about managing their worry. These strategies when practiced, can influence their ability when coping with stress and worry now and in their future. Learning strategies at a young age can increase their resilency, decrease struggles with anxiety difficulties and disorders.
The goal of this group is for children to learn positive prosocial coping strategies together with peers who are having similar experiences. This is an early intervention group. It is comprised of 6 sessions with similar aged peers learning through activities about managing their worry. These strategies when practiced, can influence their ability when coping with stress and worry now and in their future. Learning strategies at a young age can increase their resilency, decrease struggles with anxiety difficulties and disorders.
A facilitator-led learning group offering practical, shame-free tools for living with ADHD. Each week begins with a guided breathing practice, then we work through a neurodivergence-focused skills workbook covering attention, follow-through, planning, time, motivation, overwhelm, and self-compassion. Participants can choose to share examples from their own experience and collaborate on strategies to try during the week. We close with key takeaways and strategies to test in daily life. This is psychoeducation and skills practice, not group therapy. If the timing does not work, contact me! happy to add more group times if needed.
I help with anxiety, overwhelm, ADHD patterns, obsessive loops, and relationship stress.
A facilitator-led learning group offering practical, shame-free tools for living with ADHD. Each week begins with a guided breathing practice, then we work through a neurodivergence-focused skills workbook covering attention, follow-through, planning, time, motivation, overwhelm, and self-compassion. Participants can choose to share examples from their own experience and collaborate on strategies to try during the week. We close with key takeaways and strategies to test in daily life. This is psychoeducation and skills practice, not group therapy. If the timing does not work, contact me! happy to add more group times if needed.
Online therapy-support group for post-secondary students (18+)
Online therapy-support group for post-secondary students (18+)
The Non Flyer program is for you if you have never flown before and want to learn how, or if you used to fly but stopped because of fear and anxiety. This is a 2-day, group program where we focus on learning coping skills that really work and then we give you a chance to practice what you've learned on an actual flight! People really love this group because they get to prove their own skills to themselves. Learn more at: www.afraidtofly.ca.
Whether it's anxiety, relationship struggles, workplace stress or trauma, we have team members who know how to help.
The Non Flyer program is for you if you have never flown before and want to learn how, or if you used to fly but stopped because of fear and anxiety. This is a 2-day, group program where we focus on learning coping skills that really work and then we give you a chance to practice what you've learned on an actual flight! People really love this group because they get to prove their own skills to themselves. Learn more at: www.afraidtofly.ca.
Do you often feel stressed, agitated, angry, emotionally reactive, and drained of energy? Would you like to learn useful tools to help you feel more grounded and balanced? Embrace your own healing journey alongside like- minded individuals on a similar path! Join Registered Psychotherapist and yoga teacher Tala Barrage in healing, nourishing, and balancing practices that will help you feel harmonious, relaxed, and renewed. • Themed discussions on the body/mind connection • Specific breathing practices to soothe your body and mind • Gentle movement to improve physical and emotional health • Guided deep relaxation to heal and provide inner peace
Do you often feel stressed, agitated, angry, emotionally reactive, and drained of energy? Would you like to learn useful tools to help you feel more grounded and balanced? Embrace your own healing journey alongside like- minded individuals on a similar path! Join Registered Psychotherapist and yoga teacher Tala Barrage in healing, nourishing, and balancing practices that will help you feel harmonious, relaxed, and renewed. • Themed discussions on the body/mind connection • Specific breathing practices to soothe your body and mind • Gentle movement to improve physical and emotional health • Guided deep relaxation to heal and provide inner peace
For parents of children 6-12 years old. 4 sessions: October 5, 12, 19 and Nov 2. Learn about child brain development, learn about building a healthy attachment to your child, learn about the PACE model. Increase your understanding of your child's temperament and how to navigate their behaviour.
For parents of children 6-12 years old. 4 sessions: October 5, 12, 19 and Nov 2. Learn about child brain development, learn about building a healthy attachment to your child, learn about the PACE model. Increase your understanding of your child's temperament and how to navigate their behaviour.
Group EMDR Therapy is a brief and targeted intervention to help you reduce PTSD/acute distress from a traumatic event, while also strengthening your grounding and stabilization skills. We implement a specific EMDR Group Traumatic Episode Protocol (G-TEP) in our EMDR Therapy Groups. Groups (between 2-10 people) meet either in person at our Burlington office or remotely and facilitated by a Certified EMDR Therapist (Christina Janiga). Our groups provide a supportive space where you DO NOT have to talk about your trauma AND still have the opportunity to reprocess it through guided instructions incorporating eye movements.
I help others with anxiety, family-related issues, and help heal from the discrimination and alienation that occurs with being queer.
Group EMDR Therapy is a brief and targeted intervention to help you reduce PTSD/acute distress from a traumatic event, while also strengthening your grounding and stabilization skills. We implement a specific EMDR Group Traumatic Episode Protocol (G-TEP) in our EMDR Therapy Groups. Groups (between 2-10 people) meet either in person at our Burlington office or remotely and facilitated by a Certified EMDR Therapist (Christina Janiga). Our groups provide a supportive space where you DO NOT have to talk about your trauma AND still have the opportunity to reprocess it through guided instructions incorporating eye movements.
Build Confidence, Balance Emotions, Feel More in Control. Our Teen DBT Group helps youth ages 13–17 learn practical tools for managing anxiety, handling big emotions, improving communication, coping with stress, and strengthening relationships. In a supportive and judgement-free space, teens develop skills in mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness—the core strategies proven to reduce overwhelm and boost resilience. Perfect for teens struggling with anxiety, mood swings, school stress, impulsivity, or conflicts at home or with friends. Give your teen the tools to feel grounded, capable, and confident—one skill at a time.
Hosted by Carly Dukaczewski
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, BASc, CCC
Group meets in Mississauga, ON L5H
I help clients to regulate their emotions and navigate anxiety, trauma, andrelationship difficulties.
Build Confidence, Balance Emotions, Feel More in Control. Our Teen DBT Group helps youth ages 13–17 learn practical tools for managing anxiety, handling big emotions, improving communication, coping with stress, and strengthening relationships. In a supportive and judgement-free space, teens develop skills in mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness—the core strategies proven to reduce overwhelm and boost resilience. Perfect for teens struggling with anxiety, mood swings, school stress, impulsivity, or conflicts at home or with friends. Give your teen the tools to feel grounded, capable, and confident—one skill at a time.
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Anxiety Support Groups
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
What are the most common types of treatment for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioural therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioural Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.