WOMENS 2 hour group with education and self reflection on their own goals and journey in life. Focus is on communication, coping skills and relationships. We utilize Dr. David Wexler with STOP womens domestic violence curriculum.
Hosted by Aronsen Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CDVF, NCIP, KAP
Group meets in Atascadero, CA 93422
WOMENS 2 hour group with education and self reflection on their own goals and journey in life. Focus is on communication, coping skills and relationships. We utilize Dr. David Wexler with STOP womens domestic violence curriculum.
I am pleased to announce the Nature Therapy Group will resume in person beginning January 2022. This group was developed to get you out and help you experience the healing powers that nature has to offer. Learn how to incorporate nature into your mindfulness practice and learn to utilize the power of nature to calm your nervous system when activated. To get on the waiting list for this group please call 805-391-4182 or email drcindymitchell@gmail.com
I am pleased to announce the Nature Therapy Group will resume in person beginning January 2022. This group was developed to get you out and help you experience the healing powers that nature has to offer. Learn how to incorporate nature into your mindfulness practice and learn to utilize the power of nature to calm your nervous system when activated. To get on the waiting list for this group please call 805-391-4182 or email drcindymitchell@gmail.com
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Pacific Psychiatry is an outpatient psychiatry clinic in San Luis Obispo, providing expert mental health assessment and ongoing treatment. It is the mission of Pacific Psychiatry, Inc. (PAC), to provide the absolute highest level of care to patients in a warm, friendly and supportive environment. We are committed to the prevention as well as treatment of psychiatric illness, always seeking to incorporate healthy lifestyle changes in support of the optimal outcome for patients.
Pacific Psychiatry is an outpatient psychiatry clinic in San Luis Obispo, providing expert mental health assessment and ongoing treatment. It is the mission of Pacific Psychiatry, Inc. (PAC), to provide the absolute highest level of care to patients in a warm, friendly and supportive environment. We are committed to the prevention as well as treatment of psychiatric illness, always seeking to incorporate healthy lifestyle changes in support of the optimal outcome for patients.
Lay back as the soothing tones of various instruments surround and immerse you in a gentle, dreamlike wave of deep relaxation. Our round room holds the space for a full experience while laying in an anti-gravity chair.
Hosted by DeRose Therapy Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Group meets in San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Lay back as the soothing tones of various instruments surround and immerse you in a gentle, dreamlike wave of deep relaxation. Our round room holds the space for a full experience while laying in an anti-gravity chair.
09/30/2026-11/16/2026: Girl, Same. is a support group for women navigating their late teens and early twenties in San Luis Obispo - an antidote to the comparison culture shaping so much of this stage of life. Sessions blend intentional conversation, creative expression, and structured reflection, facilitated by two trauma-informed therapists drawing on somatic, expressive arts, parts, and narrative approaches. Together we explore identity, relationships, body image, self-worth, expectations, & the practice of vulnerability in community - curiosity over criticism. Participants leave with greater self-awareness and a room full of women who actually get it.
Hosted by Odyssey Nixon
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, AMFT, APCC
Group meets in San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
09/30/2026-11/16/2026: Girl, Same. is a support group for women navigating their late teens and early twenties in San Luis Obispo - an antidote to the comparison culture shaping so much of this stage of life. Sessions blend intentional conversation, creative expression, and structured reflection, facilitated by two trauma-informed therapists drawing on somatic, expressive arts, parts, and narrative approaches. Together we explore identity, relationships, body image, self-worth, expectations, & the practice of vulnerability in community - curiosity over criticism. Participants leave with greater self-awareness and a room full of women who actually get it.
We want to help you and/or your child to better understand the often overwhelming experience that comes with facing mental illness, stress and unexpected changes that affect your sleep, anxiety levels and mood. We will help you to better understand and navigate your unique circumstances by offering you a comfortable, safe and empathic environment to explore strategies that will help you regain confidence in your abilities to manage life’s challenges. We look forward to hearing from you!
Hosted by Brendan Kearns
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
We want to help you and/or your child to better understand the often overwhelming experience that comes with facing mental illness, stress and unexpected changes that affect your sleep, anxiety levels and mood. We will help you to better understand and navigate your unique circumstances by offering you a comfortable, safe and empathic environment to explore strategies that will help you regain confidence in your abilities to manage life’s challenges. We look forward to hearing from you!
Pacific Psychiatry is an outpatient psychiatry clinic in San Luis Obispo, providing expert mental health assessment and ongoing treatment. It is the mission of Pacific Psychiatry, Inc. (PAC), to provide the absolute highest level of care to patients in a warm, friendly and supportive environment. We are committed to the prevention as well as treatment of psychiatric illness, always seeking to incorporate healthy lifestyle changes in support of the optimal outcome for patients.
Pacific Psychiatry is an outpatient psychiatry clinic in San Luis Obispo, providing expert mental health assessment and ongoing treatment. It is the mission of Pacific Psychiatry, Inc. (PAC), to provide the absolute highest level of care to patients in a warm, friendly and supportive environment. We are committed to the prevention as well as treatment of psychiatric illness, always seeking to incorporate healthy lifestyle changes in support of the optimal outcome for patients.
Pacific Psychiatry is an outpatient psychiatry clinic in San Luis Obispo, providing expert mental health assessment and ongoing treatment. It is the mission of Pacific Psychiatry, Inc. (PAC), to provide the absolute highest level of care to patients in a warm, friendly and supportive environment. We are committed to the prevention as well as treatment of psychiatric illness, always seeking to incorporate healthy lifestyle changes in support of the optimal outcome for patients.
Pacific Psychiatry is an outpatient psychiatry clinic in San Luis Obispo, providing expert mental health assessment and ongoing treatment. It is the mission of Pacific Psychiatry, Inc. (PAC), to provide the absolute highest level of care to patients in a warm, friendly and supportive environment. We are committed to the prevention as well as treatment of psychiatric illness, always seeking to incorporate healthy lifestyle changes in support of the optimal outcome for patients.
Process-oriented group therapy is a powerful tool for change and transformation. This therapy group operate as a live laboratory where you can practice relating in new and different ways; get feedback about how others respond to you; and experience the richness of building trusting, deep, supportive relationships with others who are striving to meet the emotional and interpersonal challenges they face. Many therapists consider process group therapy the treatment of choice for the most common psychological concerns, such as depression and anxiety.
Process-oriented group therapy is a powerful tool for change and transformation. This therapy group operate as a live laboratory where you can practice relating in new and different ways; get feedback about how others respond to you; and experience the richness of building trusting, deep, supportive relationships with others who are striving to meet the emotional and interpersonal challenges they face. Many therapists consider process group therapy the treatment of choice for the most common psychological concerns, such as depression and anxiety.
Join a women's support group for young adults (18-25) and be supported while you grow, heal, and change issues regarding body image and eating disorders, depression, anxiety/ panic, lonliness and isolation, or past abuse/trauma issues. This group focuses on learning how to be assertive, empowered and to be your authentic self. Days and times are flexiible until I get at least 8-10 committed students. Call or email amigracelcsw@gmail.com to register
Hosted by Ami Grace, LCSW Holistic & Psychedelic Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CHT
Group meets in San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
I offer psychedelic therapy to heal trauma, PTSD, depression and anxiety and have extensive training and experience in helping clients heal with psychedelic medicines and micro dosing.
Join a women's support group for young adults (18-25) and be supported while you grow, heal, and change issues regarding body image and eating disorders, depression, anxiety/ panic, lonliness and isolation, or past abuse/trauma issues. This group focuses on learning how to be assertive, empowered and to be your authentic self. Days and times are flexiible until I get at least 8-10 committed students. Call or email amigracelcsw@gmail.com to register
Pacific Psychiatry is an outpatient psychiatry clinic in San Luis Obispo, providing expert mental health assessment and ongoing treatment. It is the mission of Pacific Psychiatry, Inc. (PAC), to provide the absolute highest level of care to patients in a warm, friendly and supportive environment. We are committed to the prevention as well as treatment of psychiatric illness, always seeking to incorporate healthy lifestyle changes in support of the optimal outcome for patients.
Hosted by Katie Bailey
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Group meets in San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Pacific Psychiatry is an outpatient psychiatry clinic in San Luis Obispo, providing expert mental health assessment and ongoing treatment. It is the mission of Pacific Psychiatry, Inc. (PAC), to provide the absolute highest level of care to patients in a warm, friendly and supportive environment. We are committed to the prevention as well as treatment of psychiatric illness, always seeking to incorporate healthy lifestyle changes in support of the optimal outcome for patients.
Are you a new mom that is struggling with motherhood? The postpartum period can be difficult and one that is filled with intense demands and conflicting emotions. Feel held in a supportive community and process your experience with being a new mother. In this group you will be validated, heard, and emotionally held as you share your experience of postpartum life, including PPD, and PPA, in addition to relationship changes. A minimum of 4 participants needed to begin group. Email drlisaslover@gmail.com to join group or for more information
Are you a new mom that is struggling with motherhood? The postpartum period can be difficult and one that is filled with intense demands and conflicting emotions. Feel held in a supportive community and process your experience with being a new mother. In this group you will be validated, heard, and emotionally held as you share your experience of postpartum life, including PPD, and PPA, in addition to relationship changes. A minimum of 4 participants needed to begin group. Email drlisaslover@gmail.com to join group or for more information
Pacific Psychiatry is an outpatient psychiatry clinic in San Luis Obispo, providing expert mental health assessment and ongoing treatment. It is the mission of Pacific Psychiatry, Inc. (PAC), to provide the absolute highest level of care to patients in a warm, friendly and supportive environment. We are committed to the prevention as well as treatment of psychiatric illness, always seeking to incorporate healthy lifestyle changes in support of the optimal outcome for patients.
Pacific Psychiatry is an outpatient psychiatry clinic in San Luis Obispo, providing expert mental health assessment and ongoing treatment. It is the mission of Pacific Psychiatry, Inc. (PAC), to provide the absolute highest level of care to patients in a warm, friendly and supportive environment. We are committed to the prevention as well as treatment of psychiatric illness, always seeking to incorporate healthy lifestyle changes in support of the optimal outcome for patients.
Pacific Psychiatry is an outpatient psychiatry clinic in San Luis Obispo, providing expert mental health assessment and ongoing treatment. It is the mission of Pacific Psychiatry, Inc. (PAC), to provide the absolute highest level of care to patients in a warm, friendly and supportive environment. We are committed to the prevention as well as treatment of psychiatric illness, always seeking to incorporate healthy lifestyle changes in support of the optimal outcome for patients.
Hosted by Denis Tamas
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNPBC, DNP
Group meets in San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Pacific Psychiatry is an outpatient psychiatry clinic in San Luis Obispo, providing expert mental health assessment and ongoing treatment. It is the mission of Pacific Psychiatry, Inc. (PAC), to provide the absolute highest level of care to patients in a warm, friendly and supportive environment. We are committed to the prevention as well as treatment of psychiatric illness, always seeking to incorporate healthy lifestyle changes in support of the optimal outcome for patients.
Elevate your awareness of your unique version of ADHD. Connect with other young people walking a similar path in a compassionate, supportive environment. Bring any specific issues you may want to work on, and leave with a better understanding and tools to help with your challenges. Let's walk a more peaceful journey together. This will be a safe & confidential space to grow your community of support. First group starting in January and new groups start every 6 weeks after that.
Elevate your awareness of your unique version of ADHD. Connect with other young people walking a similar path in a compassionate, supportive environment. Bring any specific issues you may want to work on, and leave with a better understanding and tools to help with your challenges. Let's walk a more peaceful journey together. This will be a safe & confidential space to grow your community of support. First group starting in January and new groups start every 6 weeks after that.
Process-oriented group therapy is a powerful tool for change and transformation. This therapy group operate as a live laboratory where you can practice relating in new and different ways; get feedback about how others respond to you; and experience the richness of building trusting, deep, supportive relationships with others who are striving to meet the emotional and interpersonal challenges they face. Many therapists consider process group therapy the treatment of choice for the most common psychological concerns, such as depression and anxiety.
Process-oriented group therapy is a powerful tool for change and transformation. This therapy group operate as a live laboratory where you can practice relating in new and different ways; get feedback about how others respond to you; and experience the richness of building trusting, deep, supportive relationships with others who are striving to meet the emotional and interpersonal challenges they face. Many therapists consider process group therapy the treatment of choice for the most common psychological concerns, such as depression and anxiety.
At Aligned Psychology, we provide compassionate, trauma-informed psychotherapy to support your mental and emotional well-being. Specializing in anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and personal growth, we help you navigate life’s difficulties while fostering a strong mind-body connection. Our therapeutic approaches include EMDR, IFS, EFT, Somatic Therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques, all aimed at healing, empowerment, and self-compassion. Whether you’re seeking support for mental health struggles or striving to lead a more balanced, fulfilling life, we’re here to guide you. Begin your journey toward healing and self-discovery with us today.
I offer compassionate support for individuals healing from trauma and PTSD, working through anxiety or depression, and building a stronger sense of self-worth.
At Aligned Psychology, we provide compassionate, trauma-informed psychotherapy to support your mental and emotional well-being. Specializing in anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and personal growth, we help you navigate life’s difficulties while fostering a strong mind-body connection. Our therapeutic approaches include EMDR, IFS, EFT, Somatic Therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques, all aimed at healing, empowerment, and self-compassion. Whether you’re seeking support for mental health struggles or striving to lead a more balanced, fulfilling life, we’re here to guide you. Begin your journey toward healing and self-discovery with us today.
Pacific Psychiatry is an outpatient psychiatry clinic in San Luis Obispo, providing expert mental health assessment and ongoing treatment. It is the mission of Pacific Psychiatry, Inc. (PAC), to provide the absolute highest level of care to patients in a warm, friendly and supportive environment. We are committed to the prevention as well as treatment of psychiatric illness, always seeking to incorporate healthy lifestyle changes in support of the optimal outcome for patients.
Pacific Psychiatry is an outpatient psychiatry clinic in San Luis Obispo, providing expert mental health assessment and ongoing treatment. It is the mission of Pacific Psychiatry, Inc. (PAC), to provide the absolute highest level of care to patients in a warm, friendly and supportive environment. We are committed to the prevention as well as treatment of psychiatric illness, always seeking to incorporate healthy lifestyle changes in support of the optimal outcome for patients.
09/30/2026-11/16/2026: Girl, Same. is a support group for women navigating their late teens and early twenties in San Luis Obispo - an antidote to the comparison culture shaping so much of this stage of life. Sessions blend intentional conversation, creative expression, and structured reflection, facilitated by two trauma-informed therapists drawing on somatic, expressive arts, parts, and narrative approaches. Together we explore identity, relationships, body image, self-worth, expectations, & the practice of vulnerability in community - curiosity over criticism. Participants leave with greater self-awareness and a room full of women who actually get it.
Hosted by Cassidy Urbany
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA
Group meets in San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
I work with clients who feel ready to move forward but may feel stuck, anxious, or disconnected from themselves.
09/30/2026-11/16/2026: Girl, Same. is a support group for women navigating their late teens and early twenties in San Luis Obispo - an antidote to the comparison culture shaping so much of this stage of life. Sessions blend intentional conversation, creative expression, and structured reflection, facilitated by two trauma-informed therapists drawing on somatic, expressive arts, parts, and narrative approaches. Together we explore identity, relationships, body image, self-worth, expectations, & the practice of vulnerability in community - curiosity over criticism. Participants leave with greater self-awareness and a room full of women who actually get it.
Online Groups
We are a group of neurotherapy professionals, headed by Dr. Tiff Thompson and Dr. Nicholas Dogris, at the front of clinically-applied neurostimulation. Neurofield, Inc. manufactures and sells EEG and neurostimulation equipment, and trains clinicians internationally how to apply these techniques with their patients.
Hosted by Tiff Thompson
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, BCN, QEEG-D, LMFT
Group meets in Santa Barbara, CA 93101
We are a group of neurotherapy professionals, headed by Dr. Tiff Thompson and Dr. Nicholas Dogris, at the front of clinically-applied neurostimulation. Neurofield, Inc. manufactures and sells EEG and neurostimulation equipment, and trains clinicians internationally how to apply these techniques with their patients.
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Anxiety Support Groups
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.
What are the most common types of treatment 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.
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.