This is an adult process-oriented therapy group. Animals offer opportunities to learn more about yourself as we connect through their stories. Come dive to the ocean floor and learn from octopuses, jellyfish, and whales. Next, go on a safari to learn from zebras and elephants. Slow down and spend some quiet time with horses. And sit with man’s best friend in the comfort of your own home. We meet weekly online to discuss, create, explore, and connect through books showcasing animals and their wisdom. We will explore each book for a month.

Hosted by Teresa Powers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, RPT, ACS, NIC
Group meets in Northport, AL 35473
This is an adult process-oriented therapy group. Animals offer opportunities to learn more about yourself as we connect through their stories. Come dive to the ocean floor and learn from octopuses, jellyfish, and whales. Next, go on a safari to learn from zebras and elephants. Slow down and spend some quiet time with horses. And sit with man’s best friend in the comfort of your own home. We meet weekly online to discuss, create, explore, and connect through books showcasing animals and their wisdom. We will explore each book for a month.
“Whether you’re keeping a journal or writing as a meditation, it’s the same thing. What’s important is you’re having a relationship with your mind.” Natalie Goldberg Come discover different activities for developing this relationship and connect with your personal power.

Hosted by Teresa Powers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, RPT, ACS, NIC
Group meets in Northport, AL 35473
“Whether you’re keeping a journal or writing as a meditation, it’s the same thing. What’s important is you’re having a relationship with your mind.” Natalie Goldberg Come discover different activities for developing this relationship and connect with your personal power.
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A safe space for teens to connect with peers who have similar experiences, which can reduce feelings of isolation and build a sense of community.

A safe space for teens to connect with peers who have similar experiences, which can reduce feelings of isolation and build a sense of community.

Hosted by Ebone Newton
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, NCC
Group meets in Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
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As a Family Nurse Practitioner, I diagnose and treat patients in AL, AZ, CO, FL, VA, and WA. Specialities: prescription management for mental health and primary care. Note: I do not provide counseling or therapy services.

I help with depression, anxiety, insomnia, and more.
As a Family Nurse Practitioner, I diagnose and treat patients in AL, AZ, CO, FL, VA, and WA. Specialities: prescription management for mental health and primary care. Note: I do not provide counseling or therapy services.
This closed process group (requires 12-week commitment; not a drop-in group) is for adults ages 30–55 who want to better understand how boundaries, communication, and emotional connection shape their relationships. Participants meet with the same members each week, fostering trust and connection. The group focuses on relational patterns, increased self-awareness, and healthier ways of relating. This group may be a good fit if you feel disconnected in relationships, struggle with boundaries, notice repeated patterns, or feel misunderstood or emotionally reactive. Ages 30–55 • Individual group (not couples) 12-session commitment required. Limited to 7 participants. Professionally facilitated under licensed supervision.

This closed process group (requires 12-week commitment; not a drop-in group) is for adults ages 30–55 who want to better understand how boundaries, communication, and emotional connection shape their relationships. Participants meet with the same members each week, fostering trust and connection. The group focuses on relational patterns, increased self-awareness, and healthier ways of relating. This group may be a good fit if you feel disconnected in relationships, struggle with boundaries, notice repeated patterns, or feel misunderstood or emotionally reactive. Ages 30–55 • Individual group (not couples) 12-session commitment required. Limited to 7 participants. Professionally facilitated under licensed supervision.
We are a practice that offers a whole suite of services ranging from counseling and neurofeedback to art therapy and yoga. We'd love to provide you with a free consultation about the services we provide.

We are a practice that offers a whole suite of services ranging from counseling and neurofeedback to art therapy and yoga. We'd love to provide you with a free consultation about the services we provide.
This virtual group will provide LGBTQ adults in Alabama the opportunity to connect and support each other during this time of increased political stress. The group sessions will also teach and practice coping skills to decrease stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms. The group will be led by Hannah Johnson, LICSW. Begins February 13th 4pm-5:30pm and will happen every Thursday for 8 weeks. Contact us today for a free intake call to discuss. We would love to have you.

This virtual group will provide LGBTQ adults in Alabama the opportunity to connect and support each other during this time of increased political stress. The group sessions will also teach and practice coping skills to decrease stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms. The group will be led by Hannah Johnson, LICSW. Begins February 13th 4pm-5:30pm and will happen every Thursday for 8 weeks. Contact us today for a free intake call to discuss. We would love to have you.
Begins: February 4th We will provide a warm and welcoming environment to build upon their coping mechanisms to overcome their social anxiety. Here are a few of the lessons: stress/emotion regulation; Communication skills, problem-solving skills, and self-esteem enrichment. Call us today to set up an interview - 205-558-9898

Hosted by Jill D. Strickland
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Group meets in Hoover, AL 35244
Begins: February 4th We will provide a warm and welcoming environment to build upon their coping mechanisms to overcome their social anxiety. Here are a few of the lessons: stress/emotion regulation; Communication skills, problem-solving skills, and self-esteem enrichment. Call us today to set up an interview - 205-558-9898
We provide mental health for individuals and couple's from ages 12-65. We focus in anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD and ADHD treatment.

Hosted by Coleman Alan Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Group meets in Decatur, AL 35601
I work primarily with trauma, anxiety/OCD, depression, ADHD and family/couple issues.
We provide mental health for individuals and couple's from ages 12-65. We focus in anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD and ADHD treatment.
Assisting those struggling with their relationship with food, body and self move through recovery to recovered. Call for a free screening.

Hosted by Christopher Willson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35242
Assisting those struggling with their relationship with food, body and self move through recovery to recovered. Call for a free screening.
There are many therapists at Human Connections Therapy (HCT) and we work with all ages. We believe that therapy helps deal with past hurts and anxiety about the future in order to live better lives today. This can be accomplished with self and other understanding, healthy communication, coping skills, and boundaries with people in our lives. We have an art/play room and regular offices. We offer Telehealth or in office sessions in order to better meet our clients needs. We specialize in trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, families, and more. It would be an honor to work with you.

Hosted by Human Connections Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, LPCS
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35244
There are many therapists at Human Connections Therapy (HCT) and we work with all ages. We believe that therapy helps deal with past hurts and anxiety about the future in order to live better lives today. This can be accomplished with self and other understanding, healthy communication, coping skills, and boundaries with people in our lives. We have an art/play room and regular offices. We offer Telehealth or in office sessions in order to better meet our clients needs. We specialize in trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, families, and more. It would be an honor to work with you.
Brandy Holmes, LICSW, PIP, RPT-S, and associates specialize in play therapy and services for children.

Hosted by Family Support Services LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PIP, RPT-S, PCIT
Group meets in Blountsville, AL 35031
Brandy Holmes, LICSW, PIP, RPT-S, and associates specialize in play therapy and services for children.
Begins: February 4th We will provide a warm and welcoming environment to build upon their coping mechanisms to overcome their social anxiety. Here are a few of the lessons: stress/emotion regulation; Communication skills, problem-solving skills, and self-esteem enrichment. Call us today to set up an interview - 205-558-9898

Hosted by Strickland Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Group meets in Hoover, AL 35244
Begins: February 4th We will provide a warm and welcoming environment to build upon their coping mechanisms to overcome their social anxiety. Here are a few of the lessons: stress/emotion regulation; Communication skills, problem-solving skills, and self-esteem enrichment. Call us today to set up an interview - 205-558-9898
Insight Equine Therapy has two locations, one in Greystone Area off of Hwy 41 and another in Montevallo. We offer individual equine therapy sessions for child/adolescent/adult patients as well as therapeutic riding lessons. Equine therapy involves an individual therapist, a horse and an equine handler to help clients manage anxiety, mood, trauma, and relationship issues. Intake assessments completed at Perimeter Park office. All major insurances are accepted.

Hosted by Insight Therapeutic Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PIP
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35243
Insight Equine Therapy has two locations, one in Greystone Area off of Hwy 41 and another in Montevallo. We offer individual equine therapy sessions for child/adolescent/adult patients as well as therapeutic riding lessons. Equine therapy involves an individual therapist, a horse and an equine handler to help clients manage anxiety, mood, trauma, and relationship issues. Intake assessments completed at Perimeter Park office. All major insurances are accepted.
An 8-week educational and growth-oriented group for husbands who feel stuck or frustrated in their relationships with their wives and family. If you've already tried individual or couples counseling and are looking for something different, this may be it.

An 8-week educational and growth-oriented group for husbands who feel stuck or frustrated in their relationships with their wives and family. If you've already tried individual or couples counseling and are looking for something different, this may be it.
We are a clinically sound and biblically based therapy group consisting of three African American women who strive to educate the African American community and church on the importance of addressing mental health challenges.

Hosted by Restoration Faith Based Counseling, Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PIP, MPH, MDiv, DMin
Group meets in Bessemer, AL 35022
We specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.
We are a clinically sound and biblically based therapy group consisting of three African American women who strive to educate the African American community and church on the importance of addressing mental health challenges.
This group will begin in 2024, more information to come. It will be 12 weeks long and ALL ONLINE. Highly recommend you get on the wait list.

Hosted by Sara Nielsen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RYT-200
Group meets in Double Springs, AL 35553
This group will begin in 2024, more information to come. It will be 12 weeks long and ALL ONLINE. Highly recommend you get on the wait list.
ACA Counseling provides premier mental health care services to the greater Birmingham area. Our clinicians are licensed, nationally board certified, and experienced. At ACA Counseling we pride ourselves on providing a warm and caring environment, that lends support to the entire family.

Hosted by ACA Counseling Alexis Sapp
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC-S, LPC
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35244
ACA Counseling provides premier mental health care services to the greater Birmingham area. Our clinicians are licensed, nationally board certified, and experienced. At ACA Counseling we pride ourselves on providing a warm and caring environment, that lends support to the entire family.
You invest in a lot of things...from your house, transportation, nails, hair, your job, other people, but who is investing in YOU! It's time for you to make yourself a priority and choose YOU! Coach K Korner is a safe place to come and process your life. Coach K Korner rotates its focus between discussing codependency and unhealthy relationship dynamics, managing anxiety and stress and the development of self love. Come join Coach K in the Korner for support, guidance, education and the motivation to address these issues in your life. For dates/times, registration, payment and questions text 205-290-3458.

Hosted by Kimberly Marable Winters
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCS, CEAP, SAP, CRC, NCC
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35226
You invest in a lot of things...from your house, transportation, nails, hair, your job, other people, but who is investing in YOU! It's time for you to make yourself a priority and choose YOU! Coach K Korner is a safe place to come and process your life. Coach K Korner rotates its focus between discussing codependency and unhealthy relationship dynamics, managing anxiety and stress and the development of self love. Come join Coach K in the Korner for support, guidance, education and the motivation to address these issues in your life. For dates/times, registration, payment and questions text 205-290-3458.
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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 behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular 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 Behavioral 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.

