Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Life Skills Therapy Group in Ventura. VIDEO THERAPY. Decrease depression, anxiety, anger, relationship conflicts, mood disorders, personality disorders & other emotional/mental health issues. Teaches mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance & interpersonal effectiveness skills; offers support. Safe, confidential, non-judgmental & compassionate environment to heal, discover one's strengths, learn effective coping skills. Evidence-based practice; trained by Marsha Linehan, founder of DBT; 18-20 weeks, Mons, 4p-6p. Groups are ongoing; spots open. Heidi Allison, LCSW, 562-449-7298; email: heidiar@sbcglobal.net. Cost: I bill Gold Coast/Beacon, Medicare and Kaiser, or Cash: $50 per session.
Hosted by Heidi Allison Dbt Therapist; New Directions Dbt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, DBT
Group meets in Ventura, CA 93003
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Life Skills Therapy Group in Ventura. VIDEO THERAPY. Decrease depression, anxiety, anger, relationship conflicts, mood disorders, personality disorders & other emotional/mental health issues. Teaches mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance & interpersonal effectiveness skills; offers support. Safe, confidential, non-judgmental & compassionate environment to heal, discover one's strengths, learn effective coping skills. Evidence-based practice; trained by Marsha Linehan, founder of DBT; 18-20 weeks, Mons, 4p-6p. Groups are ongoing; spots open. Heidi Allison, LCSW, 562-449-7298; email: heidiar@sbcglobal.net. Cost: I bill Gold Coast/Beacon, Medicare and Kaiser, or Cash: $50 per session.
At HOPE Counseling Center, we believe in creating pathways to emotional wellness through compassionate, evidence-based therapy. Our diverse team of licensed therapists specializes in helping individuals and couples navigate life's challenges, from relationship difficulties and anxiety to depression and trauma. Located in both PA and CAs, we provide flexible scheduling options, including evening and weekend appointments. We accept goldcoast insurance and offer sliding scale fees to ensure quality mental health care remains accessible to all. Each client receives a personalized treatment approach that integrates various therapeutic modalities.
Hosted by Dr. Lauren Lawson
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Group meets in Ventura, CA 93001
You'll learn strategies to manage anxiety, set boundaries, and process deep emotions.
At HOPE Counseling Center, we believe in creating pathways to emotional wellness through compassionate, evidence-based therapy. Our diverse team of licensed therapists specializes in helping individuals and couples navigate life's challenges, from relationship difficulties and anxiety to depression and trauma. Located in both PA and CAs, we provide flexible scheduling options, including evening and weekend appointments. We accept goldcoast insurance and offer sliding scale fees to ensure quality mental health care remains accessible to all. Each client receives a personalized treatment approach that integrates various therapeutic modalities.
This is a group for all first responder partners. The purpose of this group is to support and normalize the unique culture that first responder families go through. My goal is to create a safe and understanding space to freely speak and be heard. My goal is to also educate and empower all group members in finding their self-worth, independence, and teach healthy communication skills within their relationships.
This is a group for all first responder partners. The purpose of this group is to support and normalize the unique culture that first responder families go through. My goal is to create a safe and understanding space to freely speak and be heard. My goal is to also educate and empower all group members in finding their self-worth, independence, and teach healthy communication skills within their relationships.
Welcome to New Generations Counseling Center! A Safe Place; As We All Have a Story. With the help of our staff, whether it’s our therapists or our support staff, we look forward to interacting with you. Additionally, we take big pride with working with the health insurance companies who have teams that assist you in seeking out care. We are proudly accepting Gold Coast Health Plan (Ventura County Specific/MEDI-CAL) to meet the needs of the Ventura County Community.
Welcome to New Generations Counseling Center! A Safe Place; As We All Have a Story. With the help of our staff, whether it’s our therapists or our support staff, we look forward to interacting with you. Additionally, we take big pride with working with the health insurance companies who have teams that assist you in seeking out care. We are proudly accepting Gold Coast Health Plan (Ventura County Specific/MEDI-CAL) to meet the needs of the Ventura County Community.
This is a group for individuals who want to stop feeling so alone in their struggles with anxiety, obsessive or compulsive thoughts and actions. Group members receive support from others dealing with similar experiences. This also can be an addition for those who want extra support outside of individual therapy. Some of the topics covered will include ways to decrease anxiety or unhelpful behaviours, ways to disengage from the trap of anxiety or obsessions, how to tolerate ambiguity and uncertainty better and how to enhance self care and a healthy sense of self.
I assist clients struggling with anxiety, relationship problems or compulsive behaviours who are overwhelmed by life's challenges and find their problems are impacting their quality of life.
This is a group for individuals who want to stop feeling so alone in their struggles with anxiety, obsessive or compulsive thoughts and actions. Group members receive support from others dealing with similar experiences. This also can be an addition for those who want extra support outside of individual therapy. Some of the topics covered will include ways to decrease anxiety or unhelpful behaviours, ways to disengage from the trap of anxiety or obsessions, how to tolerate ambiguity and uncertainty better and how to enhance self care and a healthy sense of self.
You will begin with a 45 minute medical clearance and Ketamine education session with the Dr Ben Mati, MD with whom I provide KAP. Next is a 50 minute preparation session with me where we can get to know one another and discuss the procedures and protocols for the Ketamine medicine session. Next is a 3 hour ketamine assisted psychotherapy medicine session with myself Dr Mati and one other participant. We follow up in the next 48 hours with a 50 minute integration session.
You will begin with a 45 minute medical clearance and Ketamine education session with the Dr Ben Mati, MD with whom I provide KAP. Next is a 50 minute preparation session with me where we can get to know one another and discuss the procedures and protocols for the Ketamine medicine session. Next is a 3 hour ketamine assisted psychotherapy medicine session with myself Dr Mati and one other participant. We follow up in the next 48 hours with a 50 minute integration session.
Small private practice offering individual, couple, and adolescent psychotherapy specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, ptsd, addiction, interpersonal relationships, and more.
Hosted by John Joseph Tarsitano
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Group meets in Ventura, CA 93003
I help adults navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, and a longing for deeper meaning.
Small private practice offering individual, couple, and adolescent psychotherapy specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, ptsd, addiction, interpersonal relationships, and more.
This group is an hour and a half long music and art therapy group that is designed for individuals who want help managing stress, depression and for anyone interested in the therapeutic aspects of artistic and musical expression. We will be using musical instruments at times and art supplies will be provided. Groups will take place indoors in a safe confidential space and there is no artistic or musical skills needed. This is a closed group for adults 18+ and requires a commitment of 5 sessions at $250 deposit with 8 spots available.
Hosted by Sara Trevino Faulstich
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Group meets in Ventura, CA 93003
This group is an hour and a half long music and art therapy group that is designed for individuals who want help managing stress, depression and for anyone interested in the therapeutic aspects of artistic and musical expression. We will be using musical instruments at times and art supplies will be provided. Groups will take place indoors in a safe confidential space and there is no artistic or musical skills needed. This is a closed group for adults 18+ and requires a commitment of 5 sessions at $250 deposit with 8 spots available.
This group is designed for those we have worked with in the past and or who have experience with KAP. We ask that all participants engage in integration therapy with myself or their primary therapist with whom we collaborate. There are 3-5 participants and these groups are held as needed 1-3 times per month. They are 3 hours long and provide medical and therapeutic support from me and Dr Ben Mati, MD.
This group is designed for those we have worked with in the past and or who have experience with KAP. We ask that all participants engage in integration therapy with myself or their primary therapist with whom we collaborate. There are 3-5 participants and these groups are held as needed 1-3 times per month. They are 3 hours long and provide medical and therapeutic support from me and Dr Ben Mati, MD.
Take the next step on your personal journey! Embrace spontaneity and freedom. Cultivate presence. Find inspiration. Make commitments. Invite curiosity. Balance mind, body and spirit. Value self-love. Be brave. Know empathy. Open to the mystery Celebrate life. Have fun! Every time you listen to your heart, you move closer to your souls' true calling. Explore freedom, acceptance and experimentation as Bonnie guides you to tune into your intuition, release expectations and welcome joyful authentic expression into your life and creative process.
Take the next step on your personal journey! Embrace spontaneity and freedom. Cultivate presence. Find inspiration. Make commitments. Invite curiosity. Balance mind, body and spirit. Value self-love. Be brave. Know empathy. Open to the mystery Celebrate life. Have fun! Every time you listen to your heart, you move closer to your souls' true calling. Explore freedom, acceptance and experimentation as Bonnie guides you to tune into your intuition, release expectations and welcome joyful authentic expression into your life and creative process.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Group Thursdays, 2p-4p, Ventura, Video Therapy. DBT helps reduce depression, anxiety, conflicts, emotional distress, mood swings and improve overall well being. You will learn mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness skills and connect with others. Safe, confidential, supportive environment. Call for details! I bill Kaiser, Gold Coast/Beacon & Medicare or $50 per session. Heidi at 562-449-7298; heidiar@sbcglobal.net. I look forward to working with you!
Hosted by Heidi Allison Dbt Therapist; New Directions Dbt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, DBT
Group meets in Ventura, CA 93003
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Group Thursdays, 2p-4p, Ventura, Video Therapy. DBT helps reduce depression, anxiety, conflicts, emotional distress, mood swings and improve overall well being. You will learn mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness skills and connect with others. Safe, confidential, supportive environment. Call for details! I bill Kaiser, Gold Coast/Beacon & Medicare or $50 per session. Heidi at 562-449-7298; heidiar@sbcglobal.net. I look forward to working with you!
Support group for anyone who wants to hear what others are doing to cope and move forward feedback, cross talk, and a licensed Substance Use Disorder Counselor to provide Psycho-Educations.
Hosted by Tomas Joseph Madrigal
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CATC-I, CATC-II, L-13546
Group meets in Ventura, CA 93001
Support group for anyone who wants to hear what others are doing to cope and move forward feedback, cross talk, and a licensed Substance Use Disorder Counselor to provide Psycho-Educations.
In this 12-week group, boys will work through a program of discussing mental health and coping skills in dealing with emotional stress, relationships (i.e. peer pressure), and other environmental influences.
In this 12-week group, boys will work through a program of discussing mental health and coping skills in dealing with emotional stress, relationships (i.e. peer pressure), and other environmental influences.
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DBT Skills Group is designed for to help adolescents learn coping skills in the areas of mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal relationships. These skills are highly effective for individuals struggling with emotion dysregulation.
DBT Skills Group is designed for to help adolescents learn coping skills in the areas of mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal relationships. These skills are highly effective for individuals struggling with emotion dysregulation.
A relationship and intimacy group for women who have suffered the trauma of infidelity and sexual acting-out behaviors of their partners/spouses. How to reclaim yourself, become empowered, integrated, balanced and fulfilled. Learning to feel "complete" rather than needing someone else to complete you.
Hosted by Chaarenne T. Torris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADCII, LAADACr, ICADC
Group meets in Ojai, CA 93023
I work with clients experiencing depression, anxiety and/or PTSD most often related to trauma.
A relationship and intimacy group for women who have suffered the trauma of infidelity and sexual acting-out behaviors of their partners/spouses. How to reclaim yourself, become empowered, integrated, balanced and fulfilled. Learning to feel "complete" rather than needing someone else to complete you.
Ever wonder: 'Why do I have all these emotions, they just seem to get me into trouble?!" If so, this is the group for you. Join a motivated cohort of peers seeking to better understand emotions, what they are meant to do when operating effectively, and how to regulate (change the intensity) of an emotion when it's causing trouble with decision-making, relationships, self-concept, or acceptance of how things can be. Gain a neurological understanding of how and why emotions manifest as they do and learn to control your emotional reality! New Telehealth-based group starting in April 2023.
Ever wonder: 'Why do I have all these emotions, they just seem to get me into trouble?!" If so, this is the group for you. Join a motivated cohort of peers seeking to better understand emotions, what they are meant to do when operating effectively, and how to regulate (change the intensity) of an emotion when it's causing trouble with decision-making, relationships, self-concept, or acceptance of how things can be. Gain a neurological understanding of how and why emotions manifest as they do and learn to control your emotional reality! New Telehealth-based group starting in April 2023.
I currently lead a process group for adults (ranging in age from 40-70) offering weekly support and an opportunity to process a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, life transitions and loss. This group is ongoing and full at the present time but I welcome any inquiries and like to have a waiting list. This a a fantastic way to engage with others dealing with life stressors and is more affordable than individual therapy.
I currently lead a process group for adults (ranging in age from 40-70) offering weekly support and an opportunity to process a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, life transitions and loss. This group is ongoing and full at the present time but I welcome any inquiries and like to have a waiting list. This a a fantastic way to engage with others dealing with life stressors and is more affordable than individual therapy.
Mindfulness and wellness based group to enrich the relationship with self and others.
I work with clients struggling with ADHD, anxiety, and trauma using mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help navigate challenges and build resilience.
Mindfulness and wellness based group to enrich the relationship with self and others.
Are you currently in a CNM/Poly relationship or thinking about exploring this lifestyle? Join us online and connect with others who share your journey. In this supportive space, we’ll talk about the joys and challenges of non-monogamous relationships, from communication and boundaries to emotional well-being. This is a chance to share your experiences, learn from one another, and gain practical tools to strengthen your connections. Whether you're just starting out or have been in this lifestyle for a while, you’ll find understanding and community here. Let’s navigate this journey together!
Are you currently in a CNM/Poly relationship or thinking about exploring this lifestyle? Join us online and connect with others who share your journey. In this supportive space, we’ll talk about the joys and challenges of non-monogamous relationships, from communication and boundaries to emotional well-being. This is a chance to share your experiences, learn from one another, and gain practical tools to strengthen your connections. Whether you're just starting out or have been in this lifestyle for a while, you’ll find understanding and community here. Let’s navigate this journey together!
Support for women navigating complexities of mid-life, peri/menopause, caregiver stress, launching adult children, relationships
Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, stress and challenging life transitions.
Support for women navigating complexities of mid-life, peri/menopause, caregiver stress, launching adult children, relationships
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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.