This group is for adolescents ages 14-18 who are struggling with depression and anxiety.
Hosted by Wendy Marie Prescott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Keene, NH 03431
My specialty is working with adolescents who are struggling with low self esteem, depression, and situational challenges. Life is hard, and adolescence can be full of unforeseen issues. I work with clients and their families to improve communication, and create a manageable dynamic at home. Teens and adolescents need help developing healthy coping skills, and challenging negative thoughts. My job is to teach them these skills so they can utilize them in the real world.
Group Oasis is its 7th year, my second ongoing group for those who live with chronic pain/chronic illness with co-existing conditions of depression and anxiety. This is a confidential psycho educational support group for both both men and women. Together, we discover how to live a life rich with meaning, despite pain, and explore ways to deal with depression, isolation, anxiety, frequently seen in those who deal with chronic issues, and reduce overall symptoms. We strive for connection and a strong belief that we will survive. The members thrives on humor and value their diversity which makes group truly one-of-a-kind.
Hosted by Adele G Michaelides Thomas
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Keene, NH 03431
Greetings and thank you for reading. My name is Adele Michaelides Thomas, and I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC). I provide a caring, engaging, safe space for those seeking counseling. Sessions are designed for you, around the details of what your needs are, and can be seen and experienced as a therapeutic conversation. We examine together what it is that calls for our full attention, what we must listen to and respect -- within your physical and emotional experience, the social and spiritual, and your wellness as you desire it to be, both now and in your creative and confident future.
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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.