Exploring Body Image with Expressive Arts Therapy
Join us for 6 weeks of group therapy starting Monday January 29th. We will explore our relationship with body image using Expressive Arts Therapy exercises in hopes of enhancing positive self talk, self compassion, body acceptance and body confidence. You ...
Hosted by Molly Weinberg
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, RDT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Wellesley, MA 02482
Join us for 6 weeks of group therapy starting Monday January 29th. We will explore our relationship with body image using Expressive Arts Therapy exercises in hopes of enhancing positive self talk, self compassion, body acceptance and body confidence. You ...
Children & Teens with ADHD
The aim of this skills-based Support Group is to empower children and teens with ADHD and teach them effective problem solving, healthy coping, time management and organizational skills. Group members will learn: Prioritizing and Completing school assignments + Regulating Emotions ...
Hosted by Serap Kantarci
Counselor, LMHC, Board, Certifi, Clinica, Supervi
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cambridge, MA 02138
The aim of this skills-based Support Group is to empower children and teens with ADHD and teach them effective problem solving, healthy coping, time management and organizational skills. Group members will learn: Prioritizing and Completing school assignments + Regulating Emotions ...
Attention, Behavior & Cognition
We are a busy group practice located in Holden, MA that provides counseling and psychological services to children, adolescents, families, and even adults. Our providers have experience and training to help with many of the questions or concerns that lead ...
We are a busy group practice located in Holden, MA that provides counseling and psychological services to children, adolescents, families, and even adults. Our providers have experience and training to help with many of the questions or concerns that lead ...
Girl Power Art Therapy
The spring "Girl Power" group is an 8-week art therapy group for teen (cis-gender) girls exploring issues of peer relationships, self-esteem, healthy sexuality, life goals, and coping. We use many art modalities to express thoughts and feelings, including collage, drawing, ...
Hosted by Stephanie Baird
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in South Hadley, MA 01075
The spring "Girl Power" group is an 8-week art therapy group for teen (cis-gender) girls exploring issues of peer relationships, self-esteem, healthy sexuality, life goals, and coping. We use many art modalities to express thoughts and feelings, including collage, drawing, ...
North Andover Counseling Professionals
North Andover Counseling Professionals brings together experienced Psychotherapists who can help you discover the infinite possibilities and resources within yourself to help you lead a life that is worth celebrating. We provide Outpatient therapy to individuals, couples families and children. ...
Hosted by Karen Weinberg LeClaire
Counselor, LMHC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in North Andover, MA 01845
North Andover Counseling Professionals brings together experienced Psychotherapists who can help you discover the infinite possibilities and resources within yourself to help you lead a life that is worth celebrating. We provide Outpatient therapy to individuals, couples families and children. ...
CircleCare Behavioral Health
At CircleCare Behavioral Health, we develop an individualized treatment plan in collaboration with each of our clients, and consider their input to be a crucial part of ensuring that treatment is precisely tailored to meet that client’s specific and diverse ...
Hosted by CircleCare Behavioral Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, CNP, BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Weymouth, MA 02188
At CircleCare Behavioral Health, we develop an individualized treatment plan in collaboration with each of our clients, and consider their input to be a crucial part of ensuring that treatment is precisely tailored to meet that client’s specific and diverse ...
Social Skills Group for Teens
This group will focus on building social skills for teens through psychoeducation, interactive activities, and group discussion. This group is a great fit for teenagers ages 14-18 who might be experiencing social anxiety, or feel they aren't quite sure how ...
Hosted by Isabelle Whaley
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Melrose, MA 02176
This group will focus on building social skills for teens through psychoeducation, interactive activities, and group discussion. This group is a great fit for teenagers ages 14-18 who might be experiencing social anxiety, or feel they aren't quite sure how ...
Norwood Behavioral Health
Hosted by Norwood Behavioral Health
Treatment Center, MD, PMHNP, LICSW, PsyD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Norwood, MA 02062
Healing the Wounded Child: An experiential group.
Childhood trauma is defined as "not good enough" parenting, from overt harm to subtle neglect. Our childhood experiences continue to run us as adults. Research shows that trauma is held in the body, and experiential and relational work is necessary ...
Hosted by Judith F Prebluda
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cambridge, MA 02140
Childhood trauma is defined as "not good enough" parenting, from overt harm to subtle neglect. Our childhood experiences continue to run us as adults. Research shows that trauma is held in the body, and experiential and relational work is necessary ...
Self Care Workshop (Self Compassion & Resilience)
Do you have any idea what it feels like to ‘never be good enough’? Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, or burnout? Are you hard on yourself? Do you tend to take care of others more than yourself? Do you ...
Hosted by Jennifer Brownstein
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cambridge, MA 02138
Do you have any idea what it feels like to ‘never be good enough’? Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, or burnout? Are you hard on yourself? Do you tend to take care of others more than yourself? Do you ...
Anxiety/Depression Group
Learn to manage and overcome obstacles that hold you back from getting more out of life.
Hosted by Todd Derbyshire @ The Psyched Group
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in East Bridgewater, MA 02333
Learn to manage and overcome obstacles that hold you back from getting more out of life.
Anxiety Exposure Group (for young adults)
A weekly exposure group for clients aged 18-25 with anxiety and/or OCD symptoms. This is an opportunity to learn more about anxiety, practice facing fears and triggers in a controlled setting, bolster coping skill development, and more! For more information, ...
A weekly exposure group for clients aged 18-25 with anxiety and/or OCD symptoms. This is an opportunity to learn more about anxiety, practice facing fears and triggers in a controlled setting, bolster coping skill development, and more! For more information, ...
Leading Light Behavioral Health
Leading Light Behavioral Health (LLBH) is a private practice located in Brockton, Massachusetts. LLBH has identified itself as a teaching practice, it signifies the organization’s commitment to education, mentorship, and professional development within the mental health field. As a teaching ...
Hosted by Leah Huling
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brockton, MA 02301
Leading Light Behavioral Health (LLBH) is a private practice located in Brockton, Massachusetts. LLBH has identified itself as a teaching practice, it signifies the organization’s commitment to education, mentorship, and professional development within the mental health field. As a teaching ...
FREE Co-Regulation Group for Women
Welcome! I'm excited to get to know you in this FREE virtual space for women on their healing journeys. We begin each group with a body-scan meditation, breathwork exercise and then transition into introductions and connecting with other women. We ...
Welcome! I'm excited to get to know you in this FREE virtual space for women on their healing journeys. We begin each group with a body-scan meditation, breathwork exercise and then transition into introductions and connecting with other women. We ...
ClinicalConsultatio:IntegratingSomaticTherapies
Our clients often exhibit the legacy of trauma and attachment wounding by means of affect dysregulation, ineffective/inappropriate autonomic responses, and body symptomotology. By means of case consultation and discussion, the focus of the group will center on the needs of ...
Hosted by Barbara Phillips
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington, MA 02474
Our clients often exhibit the legacy of trauma and attachment wounding by means of affect dysregulation, ineffective/inappropriate autonomic responses, and body symptomotology. By means of case consultation and discussion, the focus of the group will center on the needs of ...
Moving Beyond Social Anxiety: 6 week workshop
Exclusively for high school students! BEGINS OCTOBER 13TH. Our 6-week workshop is designed to give you the skills needed to boost your confidence in social situations. We will work on how to talk to others and fee comfortable, how to ...
Hosted by Christine Kensicki
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Billerica, MA 01821
Exclusively for high school students! BEGINS OCTOBER 13TH. Our 6-week workshop is designed to give you the skills needed to boost your confidence in social situations. We will work on how to talk to others and fee comfortable, how to ...
Coping skills for Depression/Anxiety-Teens
Social interactions, attending school and meeting developmental tasks of adolescence can be hard at times; leaving teenagers with feelings of anxiety, depletion, self doubt, incompetency and more. School stress, parenting expectations and societal stressors can leave teens angry and scattered. ...
Hosted by Carla M Correa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, SAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lexington, MA 02421
Social interactions, attending school and meeting developmental tasks of adolescence can be hard at times; leaving teenagers with feelings of anxiety, depletion, self doubt, incompetency and more. School stress, parenting expectations and societal stressors can leave teens angry and scattered. ...
Therapeutic Yoga for Stress & Anxiety Relief
Intentional slow flow movements with breath awareness to shift and move stressful and anxious energy; Mindful stretching with longer holds (yin) to release any residual tension; Meditation with deep awareness to cultivate a profound sense of peace, ease, and calm. ...
Hosted by Joanna Barrett Therapy & Wellness
Counselor, LMHC, MA, E-RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Quincy, MA 02170
Intentional slow flow movements with breath awareness to shift and move stressful and anxious energy; Mindful stretching with longer holds (yin) to release any residual tension; Meditation with deep awareness to cultivate a profound sense of peace, ease, and calm. ...
Note to Self
This weekly drop-in group that focuses on self-care and positive mental health. N2S integrates mental health education with expressive art therapy and opportunities for community support. Each weekly group is unique and is shaped by the unique people in it. ...
Hosted by Courtney Aldrich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in North Andover, MA 01845
This weekly drop-in group that focuses on self-care and positive mental health. N2S integrates mental health education with expressive art therapy and opportunities for community support. Each weekly group is unique and is shaped by the unique people in it. ...
Anxiety Group for Teens
Our in person Teen Group focuses on helping teens work through their anxiety. We recognize that teens need a safe space to cope and collaborate with others. We work with teens to develop tools they can use to navigate anxiety ...
Hosted by North Andover Counseling Professionals
Counselor, LMHC, LCMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in North Andover, MA 01845
Our in person Teen Group focuses on helping teens work through their anxiety. We recognize that teens need a safe space to cope and collaborate with others. We work with teens to develop tools they can use to navigate anxiety ...
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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.