Statistics show that some 40 million adult Americans are affected by anxiety. Empower is a Christ-centered, Scripturally-rooted group program specifically geared to address generalized anxiety. This type of anxiety involves excessive worry about a variety of topics, events or activities, occurring more often than not, for at least six months.
Hosted by Kingdom Community Ministries
Pastoral Counselor, DMin
Group meets in Bakersfield, CA 93309
Statistics show that some 40 million adult Americans are affected by anxiety. Empower is a Christ-centered, Scripturally-rooted group program specifically geared to address generalized anxiety. This type of anxiety involves excessive worry about a variety of topics, events or activities, occurring more often than not, for at least six months.
Changing your negative thoughts into positive thoughts to promote healthier living. This is an open group that you can stop and participate in. This group runs Saturdays at 10:00am, please call to reserve your spot.
I help treat issues such as anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns.
Changing your negative thoughts into positive thoughts to promote healthier living. This is an open group that you can stop and participate in. This group runs Saturdays at 10:00am, please call to reserve your spot.
Welcome to Mindful You Psychotherapy! We are a group of like-minded psychotherapists who's sole purpose is to help individuals, children, couples and families along their journey towards healing. Call us to set up an appointment!
Hosted by Yessica Avancena
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MBA, CMT
Group meets in Bakersfield, CA 93301
Welcome to Mindful You Psychotherapy! We are a group of like-minded psychotherapists who's sole purpose is to help individuals, children, couples and families along their journey towards healing. Call us to set up an appointment!
(DISCLAIMER: Not psychotherapy) Mental skills consulting for athletes, performers, and entrepreneurs who are looking to strengthen the skills needed to maintain peak performance in high-stake sports and life situations. Using techniques and interventions collected from my experiences as a clinical psychotherapist, doctorate level Sport and Performance Psychology education, and my associations with both the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) and National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
Hosted by STONE Mental Health Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, Ed D, LMFT
Group meets in Bakersfield, CA 93306
(DISCLAIMER: Not psychotherapy) Mental skills consulting for athletes, performers, and entrepreneurs who are looking to strengthen the skills needed to maintain peak performance in high-stake sports and life situations. Using techniques and interventions collected from my experiences as a clinical psychotherapist, doctorate level Sport and Performance Psychology education, and my associations with both the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) and National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
CBT group that emphasizes ones need to have a healthy thought pattern to have a healthy life. This group brings fun and excitement to mental health and is filled with education, laughter, deep questions, and personal challenges all aimed at helping you gain healthier thought patterns. This group is facilitated and by nature is peer engaging. You will hear different views and perspectives and our facilitator ensures the healthy and respectful exchange of ideas. As with all of our groups and treatment, the information presented in this group is founded on truth and logic.
I help treat issues such as anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns.
CBT group that emphasizes ones need to have a healthy thought pattern to have a healthy life. This group brings fun and excitement to mental health and is filled with education, laughter, deep questions, and personal challenges all aimed at helping you gain healthier thought patterns. This group is facilitated and by nature is peer engaging. You will hear different views and perspectives and our facilitator ensures the healthy and respectful exchange of ideas. As with all of our groups and treatment, the information presented in this group is founded on truth and logic.
This group is designed to education, training, and support for those looking to learn more about how to improve their overall mental health. In this group we will explore how to identify and overcome the obstacles that are standing in the way of progress and growth. Each member will have their own individual assessments completed within the group but will have the opportunity to brain storm solutions in a safe and supportive environment. The group is lead by licensed practitioners and follow evidence-based approaches. The goal is to have each member feel confident in their own skills after their complete their group.
Hosted by STONE Mental Health Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, Ed D, LMFT
Group meets in Bakersfield, CA 93306
This group is designed to education, training, and support for those looking to learn more about how to improve their overall mental health. In this group we will explore how to identify and overcome the obstacles that are standing in the way of progress and growth. Each member will have their own individual assessments completed within the group but will have the opportunity to brain storm solutions in a safe and supportive environment. The group is lead by licensed practitioners and follow evidence-based approaches. The goal is to have each member feel confident in their own skills after their complete their group.
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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.