This virtual group aims to empower young adults, ages 21 to 29, who are diagnosed with OCD and anxiety related disorders with effective strategies to manage daily life while navigating challenges in career, finances, relationships, and more. Participants will increase their ability to cope with OCD and anxiety while learning and practicing real-life skills to become more independent in a safe space.
Hosted by Melanie English
Psychological Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
I help clients with anxiety, OCD, trauma, depression, and other mental health issues live a better life. My clients may feel they aren’t good enough and struggle with perfectionism. They may overthink and are unable to make decisions. They don’t want to feel stuck. I collaborate with clients to overcome these challenges, know themselves more deeply, and express themselves more effectively in all areas of life so they may reach their full potential.
Togetherness Therapy is excited to offer a unique therapy group for unmarried adults who are working towards building and keeping healthy romantic relationships. In this group, we'll dive into boosting confidence, flirting, dating, managing anxiety, dealing with loss, improving communication, and much more. Our small group setting, with just 2-3 clients, ensures that you get personalized attention and support. You'll benefit from the shared experiences and insights of others in similar situations, helping you navigate your own challenges. Join us and find the support, insight, and understanding you need to thrive in your love life.
Hosted by Rossana Sida
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
In addition to couples work, I also specialize in singles who need additional support in dating, relationship/sexual inexperience, sexual anorexia, breakups & general anxiety.
Are relationships supposed to be this hard? When sexual issues keep you from maintaining or obtaining a happy relationship it's time to see a sex therapist. As a sex & relationship specialist, I successfully treat people with issues surrounding sexual desire & performance, sexual trauma, problems with arousal or orgasm, differences in the amount of sex they'd like to have, & sexual pain disorders such as vaginismus. I assist clients in building intimacy by deepening their mutual understanding & compassion (for their often very opposite mate!) and help them stay accountable for taking positive action to improve relationships.
This is a weekly therapeutic group experience for adults with OCD who are seeking increased connection, support, and an opportunity to learn and apply Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) skills. This group will be conducted in person, and thus it is ideal for those who are are craving the comfort and ease of communicating with others in-person, or for those with social anxiety who would like to face their fears in a supportive environment. We will be meeting weekly on Wednesday evenings, at an office location in Santa Monica. Ongoing group, with an initial time commitment of two months.
My practice, which is located in West Los Angeles, offers customized, personalized psychological services to adults of all ages who are experiencing mood disorders, anxiety, OCD, trauma, insomnia, relationship concerns, or other struggles that are interfering in their ability to feel fully alive and satisfied. My focus is on providing weekly individual therapy as well as referrals to other services as needed. I am also currently offering an OCD group on Tuesday evenings.
Our practice offers a weekly DBT Skills group focused on helping individuals better manage their mood, change their behavior, and have healthier relationships. Across the 16 weeks, individuals will learn 16 different skills in four areas: Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation, and Distress Tolerance. The group meets virtually and is available to individuals across California. For more information, please contact us via www.copepsychology.com
Hosted by Ana Hauser
Registered Psychological Associate, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
I specialize in working with adults, couples, and families who face challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, emotion regulation issues, relationship dynamics, and severe mental illness. My approach is rooted in evidence-based treatments, including ACT, DBT, CBT, mindfulness, trauma-informed care as well as psychodynamic therapy. I strive to create a space where clients feel truly seen, heard, and understood, using the power of connection to help them gain insights into how they show up and interact with others. I am direct, genuine, and deeply invested in my clients’ stories, prioritizing their well-being and growth.
This group is for the mental health provider that would benefit from added support from other mental health providers and therapists. Contact to inquire.
Hosted by Talk It Out Therapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, MSW, Grief, Loss
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
BIPOC - Have you experienced loss or adjusting to change? Life comes with loss and change: the death of a loved one, the loss of health, a break-up. Dealing with any loss and adjusting to major change often negatively affects us, and our emotional well-being and coping habits are sometimes compromised as a result. It is easy to fall into depression or develop anxiety if our coping is not managed and nurtured appropriately. I’m glad you are taking steps to process what change or loss means to you. As an Asian American Filipina, I provide culturally competent therapy services to those managing dual/multi cultural/BIPOC identities.
Our practice offers a weekly DBT Skills group focused on helping individuals better manage their mood, change their behavior, and have healthier relationships. Across the 16 weeks, individuals will learn 16 different skills in four areas: Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation, and Distress Tolerance. The group meets virtually and is available to individuals across California. For more information, please contact us via www.copepsychology.com
Hosted by Giselle Gomez
Registered Psychological Associate, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
I specialize in evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address various concerns, such as anxiety, depression, insomnia, and chronic pain.
I strive to provide a warm, supportive, and safe environment so you feel comfortable being your most authentic self. I work with people from diverse backgrounds and ensure we make space to incorporate your values and identities into your treatment goals. I pride myself on providing the most effective treatments for your presenting concerns. Whether it be symptom relief, behavior change, learning healthy communication and positive coping skills, processing grief, or improving your overall quality of life, we can work together to create a personalized plan in line with what you hope to gain from treatment.
It's important to talk about your loved one, honor your emotions and recognize the various stages of mourning. With loss also comes changes in self-identity and the role a person plays in life. This group is a safe space where you can share your story without judgment, and find comfort and understanding among others who are going through a similar experience. This group will assist you in exploring your thoughts on identity changes and also have a safe space to explore your unresolved feelings.
Hosted by Cathy Trenary
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
I believe in a holistic, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach to healing anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction.
Our life experiences can lead us to question our identity and purpose in the world we live in. This can lead us to anxiety, depression, and trauma. Do you want to improve how you face challenges, function in your relationships, and face overwhelming feelings? I place heavy importance on addressing trauma. Trauma disintegrates the parts that make up your whole self, which can leave aspects of who you are hidden from your awareness. Left unaddressed, anxiety and depression can worsen, which can rob you of the necessary connection that all human beings need to thrive. I aim to help you process unresolved trauma.
Our practice offers a weekly DBT Skills group focused on helping individuals better manage their mood, change their behavior, and have healthier relationships. Across the 16 weeks, individuals will learn 16 different skills in four areas: Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation, and Distress Tolerance. The group meets virtually and is available to individuals across California. For more information, please contact us via www.copepsychology.com
Hosted by Dr. Natalia Jaramillo
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
I specialize in evidence-based treatments for children, adolescents, young adults, and families. Throughout my career, I have worked in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings including UCLA, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, college counseling, and community mental health centers. My areas of focus include traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, self-harm, life transitions, and relationship challenges. I have experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and also provide services in Spanish.
Led by Dr. Bresler, this group is for those who have experienced physical or emotional trauma and who continue to have anxiety, fear, rage, depression, shame, guilt, and/or other negative emotional reactions to that experience.
In addition to peer support, this group provides information concerning the most modern techniques and strategies for processing trauma, including EMDR, EFT, and Interactive Guided Imagery(sm).
The group is limited to eight participants and runs for six weeks. Contact The Bresler Center for enrollment information.
Hosted by David E Bresler
Psychologist, PhD, LAC, DiplAc, NCCAOM, AAPM
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
My practice focuses on helping individuals, couples, and families who are suffering from emotional or physical pain or the aftereffects of trauma. We help them resolve the traumatic experience, as well as its consequences (e.g. physical pain, stress, disability, depression, anxiety, insomnia, medication dependence, isolation, etc.) Although many of our patients have not responded well to prior therapies, we've had outstanding success in helping them move from feeling a severe loss to finding a new and positive beginning. We love to work with people who are ready to change and eager to learn how to do it.
Is individual therapy with an OCD specialist too expensive? Join my group, designed to give you the same experience as individual therapy in the group format. You will learn to manage your OCD using Exposure and Response Prevention, Mindfulness and Cognitive Restructuring - the evidence-based therapies that are used to treat OCD. Please call or email first to set up an assessment. stacey@ocdspecialists.com
Hosted by Stacey Wochner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
I specialize in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and OC Spectrum Disorders such as Social Anxiety Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Health Anxiety, Panic Disorder, and Specific Phobias.
Do you suffer from unwanted OCD thoughts and anxiety? Do you worry about bad things happening to you or those you love? Maybe you are having thoughts that you have harmed someone or may harm someone in the future. Perhaps you fear that you will become contaminated or that you will be responsible for a tragedy. Do you wash your hands excessively or check things like door locks or the stove? Or do you avoid things like knives, public restrooms, or anything that might trigger your fearful thoughts? OCD thoughts can take any form, and there is successful treatment available.
This co-ed process group focuses on deepening members' understanding of past hurts, current anxiety and depression, and offers members opportunity to develop healthy relationships in their lives.
Hosted by Saralyn Masselink
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
Many of us feel a longing for a more satisfying life but are unsure of how to get there, or feel stymied by anger, shame, anxiety, or grief.
As a parent, you want your teen to thrive, build confidence, and form meaningful connections. Our affirming group provides a supportive and inclusive environment where your child can learn essential social navigation strategies and skills while building confidence and connecting with peers in ways that support building friendships in their communities. Some topics and themes covered: Self-Esteem, Identity formation, social safety skills, shame resilience, finding community, and emotion regulation.
Hosted by Kaitlin Christy: Anxiety, OCD, Child/Teen
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
For those with Anxiety (OCD, Social, Generalized, Panic Attacks, and Phobias), I use evidence-based practices like ERP, CBT, ACT, and DBT to support the balance of change and acceptance.
My clients are sensitive to the world around them. They feel emotions deeply and have big internal or external reactions. I work with children (ages 3+), teens, and young adults on their journeys to grow, thrive, and create lasting change. I play an active role in sessions by teaching skills, reframing negative thought patterns, building self-esteem, and focusing on each individual's needs to create a life worth living. I support the unique abilities you already have, to overcome challenges, build resilience, and improve emotional understanding and communication, leading to more positive and productive behaviors and outcomes.
An 8-week process and skills training group for high school students with the primary goal of providing teens a safe and nurturing environment to express themselves authentically while learning how to relate to themselves and their peers in new ways. Group participants will have an opportunity to process their thoughts and feelings related to teen life while learning how to cope with stressful situations, regulate emotions effectively, and develop self-control while navigating peer relationships, academic pressures, and parental expectations.
Hosted by Niki C Payne
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, CCHT, C-DBT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
She works with teens, young adults, couples, and families impacted by anxiety, trauma, grief, and addiction.
You are so over it—the mental anguish, the emotional distress, the sleepless nights, the loneliness. All you want is to be happy, but sometimes it feels like the powers that be are conspiring against you. You’ve tried everything, but nothing seems to work. You feel sick, tired, and burned out, but deep down you know there has to be another way. You've reached a crossroad that has opened up a willingness to do something different - something you haven't tried before or perhaps something you never really went all in with before now. This is your chance to do something different to enhance the quality of your life and relationships.
A friendly and dynamic social skills group for adults struggling with social anxiety
Hosted by Jessica La Rocca
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
I have over a decade of education, training and experience treating a variety of mental health issues and I am particularly passionate about helping struggling families learn to communicate better and understand the dysfunctional dynamics that lead to conflict, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and addiction.
My work as a therapist is to improve lives by energizing and empowering children, teenagers, and young adults to learn to love themselves and be the best they can be. I am dedicated to finding dynamic and creative ways to bring about inner healing while establishing a unique and genuine relationship with each client.
Group designed to learn about anxiety and practice evidence-based, effective tools for successfully managing anxiety in order to live a more fulfilling life.
Hosted by Jennifer Esfandi
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
I use evidence supported practices and a safe, supportive relationship to help clients overcome stress, anxiety, and difficult circumstances.
I have the privilege of helping people facing difficult periods in their lives. I help clients navigate stress, anxiety, life transitions, and loss that is getting in the way of feeling at ease and living the life they really want.
Forget "year of YES", and enjoy the freedom to say NO! Are you a professional woman who struggles with people pleasing? Do you feel exhausted or overwhelmed managing the needs of too many? Would you benefit from more energy and empowerment? Sharpening your communication/assertiveness skills? The ability to say "no" and keep your boundaries? Would you like to improve your relationships, feel less alone, and feel more supported? Our group provides a safe place to build skills, share, learn, and gain support. Please contact me for more info or to schedule a one on one session.
Hosted by Michelle A Post
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CTBS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
Video/Phone Telehealth sessions for those in CA, CO, FL, and Oregon! Do you enjoy learning about yourself, seeking joy, purpose & growth all while keeping a sense of humor about life and yourself even when facing challenges? Are you dealing with stress, anxiety, major life changes or adjustments (career, moving, marriage, separation, break-up or divorce), trauma or grief and loss? These have been my areas of specialty for 24+years. I also love working with those in the entertainment industry, entrepeneurs, business execs, and helping professions (healthcare, mental health, caregivers, coaches). Sound like you? I may be a fit!
Hosted by Center for Healing & Personal Growth
PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
Childhood trauma is defined as an event or events experienced by a child that is emotionally painful, frightening, or distressful, which can often lead to lasting mental and physical effects. Symptoms of childhood trauma in adults can include but are not limited to anger, depression, emotional outbursts, addiction, low self-esteem, and social disconnectedness. This group is for adult survivors of (childhood) physical, sexual, and or emotional abuse. The purpose of the group is to provide an open, safe, and supportive space for survivors to process unresolved feelings and build connections and friendships while healing from childhood trauma together.
I work primarily with adults who are wanting to manage symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, and trauma. I will be with you on your path to discovery, recovery, and finding the person you would like to become. I approach therapy with a client-centered approach in order to create a safe, comfortable space for you to share and express yourself, and your vulnerabilities. We will explore healthy ways to process your trauma, regulate difficult emotions, and restore broken relationships. I believe the trust built between Client and Therapist is powerful, and necessary in order to help you through your healing journey.
You know how it feels isolating when it’s just you vs your struggles? As YOUR therapists, we help you shift your struggles into strengths when your anxiety or depression takes over. With us, you take back control of your life, free yourself from thoughts holding you back, & begin loving your life! As Alder shares, “courage doesn’t happen when you have all the answers. It happens when you are ready to face the questions you have been avoiding.” How do you courageously face difficulty & reclaim your strength? Specialization: Spiritual Psychotherapy * Ketamine Psychotherapy * Trauma-focused therapy * Psychedelic Integration * Crystal Healing
Hosted by Ektha Aggarwal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
Life can be isolating when it's only you vs. YOUR struggles. As your therapist, I help you transform YOUR pain into personal power when YOUR anxiety or depression takes over at the worst possible moments. It's confusing wrestling with day-to-day anger, pain & loss. This time can feel overwhelming & crippling. It may affect YOUR relationships with family, friends, colleagues, & yourself. As Alder says, “Courage does not happen when you have all the answers. It happens when you are ready to face the questions you have been avoiding YOUR whole LIFE! How do you courageously face the difficult questions & reclaim YOUR strength?
What do Mindfulness and Improv Comedy have in common? PRESENCE. This class allows you to flex your present-moment muscles in a supportive environment. This concoction of mindfulness and play (supported by research) is ideal for the the over-thinking, perfectionistic, need-to-be-in-control-y person—really, anyone struggling to be present. You’ll practice mindfulness, interactive play exercises, and learn to work with the “internal critic,” all within a non-judgmental atmosphere. You’ll learn how to get out of your head, let go of control, and step into the unknown. No prior improv/acting experience necessary!
Hosted by Matthew S Goodman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
Hi there! I'm Dr. Matthew Goodman, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in the treatment of anxiety. I utilize traditional cognitive-behavioral approaches, including ERP for OCD (the "gold standard"), in conjunction with mindfulness-based interventions. Many of my clients are struggling to change behaviors that are contributing to, or exacerbating, their mental health — poor sleep, substance use, relationship difficulties, or work/life balance. I draw on years of experience utilizing and teaching behavior change techniques to help you take practical, meaningful steps towards your goals.
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Anxiety Support Groups
What are the most common treatments 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.
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.
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.