We will be offering IN PERSON - Social Skills Groups ages 5-20 . Please email directly to be placed on our next session lists starting May , 2023 and Fall 2023. Groups are developed by age, need and skill level. Location is at 89 North Main Street, Andover ( 3rd floor) .
Hosted by Andover Social Development Counseling LICSW, EdS
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW, EdS, CAGS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Andover, MA 01810
Jennifer specializes working with Special Education students with social, emotional, behavioral disabilities, children diagnosed Autism, Anxiety, and mental health issues.
Andover Social Development and Counseling Center offers combinations of psychotherapy / varied therapeutic, counseling services with direct instruction of social skills, coping strategies, individual behavior plans, relaxation techniques and functioning skills to provide clients with the necessary resiliency tools to overcome stressors, low frustration tolerance, fears, loss, relationship conflict and social challenges.
Two Parent Support Groups will be offered each Wednesday beginning July 10th for parents of children who have been diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum. These groups will be a place for parents to come together in a safe environment to connect and discuss the daily challenges associated with raising and supporting neurodivergent children & young adults, process those challenges with others facing similar situations & share thoughts and ideas that have worked for them. These groups will be led by a clincician with a background in counseling and Special Education as well as experience with multiple mental health diagnoses including anxiety, PTSD, ADHD and mood disorders.
Hosted by North Andover Counseling Professionals
Counselor, LMHC, LCMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in North Andover, MA 01845
We now have openings! North Andover Counseling is proud to provide personalized high quality mental health care to children, teens and adults. In our 25+ years of practice as licensed Mental Health Counselors, we specialize in treating individuals with Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Trauma. We follow a structured Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) treatment modality that is designed to produce measurable progress each week. We also offer EMDR, Brainspotting and ART to help individuals heal from trauma and other distressing life experiences.
Online groups for Autistic adolescents (12-17) or young adults (18-23) with OCD and/or anxiety, who also struggle with social skills or social engagement. Groups meet 1 x week for 1hr. We ask for a 4 week commitment - renewed, if participants wish, after each 4 weeks. Groups integrate the PEERS® model (an evidence-based social skills program for young people) with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). New participants can join existing cohorts at the beginning of each 4 week cycle. Teen group runs at 5:00pm EST, Young Adult group runs at 6:30pm every Monday.
Hosted by Evelyn Gould
Psychologist, PhD, BCBA-D, CPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cambridge, MA 02138
New England Center for OCD and Anxiety (Boston, New York and Los Angeles) offers specialized, affirmative, compassionate, and culturally responsive care to individuals and families struggling with anxiety, OCD and related disorders. I have two decades of experience and have particular interest and expertise in OCD, anxiety, Autism, adjustment concerns and LGBTQIA+ mental health. I also specialize in supporting caregivers and families of loved-ones struggling with chronic mental health and SUD issues and brief solution-focused therapy. I am based in Los Angeles.
This is a group for neurodivergent young adults interested in connecting in a Dungeons and Dragons game setting weekly to enjoy being part of a group, gaining social support, learning cognitive behavioral strategies to support psychological well-being, practicing social skills, and facing social anxiety in a relaxed, fun, and welcoming setting. This is a group for young people with anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and autistic youngsters. LGBTQ+ welcome. Group leaders are neurodivergence affirming, and are neurodivergent themselves. No prior experience with D & D required. Limited spots, so join soon. We hope to see you on the next campaign!
If you or your child is struggling with OCD or anxiety, you are not alone.
I specialize in treating children, teens, and adults with OCD, anxiety, or related issues, and have nearly 30 years of experience. My goal is to help individuals who are struggling to build lives that they love - and it is an honor to journey with them to grow and thrive. My approach includes CBT (Exposure and Response Prevention; ERP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I provide individual and group therapy, consultation, assessment, and transition services for youth moving across levels of care. I also supervise and train for other clinicians, nationally and internationally.
Welcome to My Focused Mind. We embrace the unique challenges and strengths associated with being neurodivergent. Our tailored executive functioning services helps individuals navigate the complexities of life by enhancing their ability to manage time, maintain focus, and complete tasks effectively.
Hosted by My Focused Mind
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, ADHD-CC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Amherst, MA 01002
Welcome to My Focused Mind. Our mission is to provide individualized interventions that build a foundation for long-term success and well-being. We embrace the unique challenges and strengths associated with ADHD and autism. Our tailored executive functioning services help individuals navigate the complexities of life by enhancing their ability to manage time, maintain focus, and complete tasks effectively, among other things.
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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.