A support group for women who would like to better understand how codependent characteristics play out in relationship dynamics and contribute to feelings of resentment, low self worth, and dissatisfaction. Group members learn to use the group as a place to practice maintaining healthy boundaries and give each other support in learning new ways of moving through relationships with others.
Hosted by Erin Silva
Counselor, LMHC, CSAT-C, EMDR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Richland, WA 99354
I am a specialist in treating sex addiction/betrayal trauma as well as it's related issues: depression, anxiety, etc. I also treat family members and spouses who have been affected by addiction and find themselves dealing with betrayal trauma. I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and have been working with betrayal trauma and addiction for many years. In our office we work as a team to help both the individual and the couple recover from the impact of addiction and move forward in meaningful ways. As a trauma specialist I am also an EMDR and ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) provider.
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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.