Join a process group of individuals seeking to learn more about themselves and how they relate to others. Group therapy can help you to build intimacy and embrace closeness with others, practice healthy boundaries, identify maladaptive patterns in your life, address conflict effectively and improve communication.
Hosted by Cindy Weathers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Group meets in West Hollywood, CA 90069
Join a process group of individuals seeking to learn more about themselves and how they relate to others. Group therapy can help you to build intimacy and embrace closeness with others, practice healthy boundaries, identify maladaptive patterns in your life, address conflict effectively and improve communication.
Sometimes we hold ourselves accountable for things that we were never taught, however to do so is unrealistic, unfair, and invalidating. DBT Skills Group fills in those gaps and shows ways to better handle hardships, emotions, and relationships. More of a class than a processing group, DBT Skills Group at Three Waves Psychotherapy teaches practical techniques to live more peacefully with ‘what is’ as they coincide with the DBT modules: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Groups are available to clients across California and attendees will learn over 80 effective skills to help build a life worth living.
Hosted by Thomas Dunleavy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in West Hollywood, CA 90048
My practice offers adherent Comprehensive DBT and I have completed advanced CBT trainings for eating disorders as well as Prolonged Exposure for anxiety and panic.
Sometimes we hold ourselves accountable for things that we were never taught, however to do so is unrealistic, unfair, and invalidating. DBT Skills Group fills in those gaps and shows ways to better handle hardships, emotions, and relationships. More of a class than a processing group, DBT Skills Group at Three Waves Psychotherapy teaches practical techniques to live more peacefully with ‘what is’ as they coincide with the DBT modules: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Groups are available to clients across California and attendees will learn over 80 effective skills to help build a life worth living.
Join an online co-ed process group of individuals seeking to learn more about themselves and how they relate to others. Group therapy can help you to build intimacy and embrace closeness with others, practice healthy boundaries, identify maladaptive patterns in your life, address conflict effectively and improve communication.
Hosted by Cindy Weathers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Group meets in West Hollywood, CA 90069
Join an online co-ed process group of individuals seeking to learn more about themselves and how they relate to others. Group therapy can help you to build intimacy and embrace closeness with others, practice healthy boundaries, identify maladaptive patterns in your life, address conflict effectively and improve communication.
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Vida Wholeness Family Therapy will like to welcome you to our behavioral health services. The majority of the providers are bilingual and have over a decade of experience. Vida at this time is offering in-person and/or virtual sessions.
Hosted by Amy Martinez, Vida Wholeness Family Therapy Corp
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Group meets in Gardena, CA 90247
Vida Wholeness Family Therapy will like to welcome you to our behavioral health services. The majority of the providers are bilingual and have over a decade of experience. Vida at this time is offering in-person and/or virtual sessions.
We offer a weekly online group for adults with Social Anxiety (Social Phobia) on Wednesday evenings. The group is led by one of our professional staff therapists, and focuses on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). This therapy has been repeatedly researched, and has consistently been found to be the most effective treatment for most anxiety disorders, including Social Anxiety. The group meets online via webcam, and is limited to eight members. Please note that this group requires an assessment prior to participation, and a three month minimum commitment. Also, note that this group is open only to residents of California.
Hosted by OCD Center of Los Angeles
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
The OCD Center of Los Angeles specializes in treating OCD and related anxiety disorders with a Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Gradual Exposure and Response Prevention.
We offer a weekly online group for adults with Social Anxiety (Social Phobia) on Wednesday evenings. The group is led by one of our professional staff therapists, and focuses on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). This therapy has been repeatedly researched, and has consistently been found to be the most effective treatment for most anxiety disorders, including Social Anxiety. The group meets online via webcam, and is limited to eight members. Please note that this group requires an assessment prior to participation, and a three month minimum commitment. Also, note that this group is open only to residents of California.
In addition to one-on-one KAP, offering a monthly holistic women's ketamine assisted therapy (KAP) group co-facilitated with Dr. Cheryl Santiago Venture. Groups held in Palos Verdes Estates & Malibu. A suitable candidate is a woman, age 18 and older, who wants to utilize this alternative and evidence-based psychotherapy modality for exploring symptoms of anxiety, depression & trauma, while connecting with others in a supportive space. A nurse practitioner prescribes the medicine. Participants can join as often as desired. (Click on my individual profile to see the flyer and more details.)
In addition to one-on-one KAP, offering a monthly holistic women's ketamine assisted therapy (KAP) group co-facilitated with Dr. Cheryl Santiago Venture. Groups held in Palos Verdes Estates & Malibu. A suitable candidate is a woman, age 18 and older, who wants to utilize this alternative and evidence-based psychotherapy modality for exploring symptoms of anxiety, depression & trauma, while connecting with others in a supportive space. A nurse practitioner prescribes the medicine. Participants can join as often as desired. (Click on my individual profile to see the flyer and more details.)
A 6 week intensive process group with max of 6 participants to create inmate setting and connection with the group. Will learn skills such as mindfulness, DBT, CBT, Conflict Resolution, and Healthy Communication Skills. A longer group (90 minutes) with 2 clinicians for increased support and attention individually and as a group. This is a very special group that will help foster deep connections and provide a supportive space for one's healing journey. Must RSVP to attend the group!
Hosted by Amy Ruffolo Quinn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSW, CEDS
Group meets in El Segundo, CA 90245
A 6 week intensive process group with max of 6 participants to create inmate setting and connection with the group. Will learn skills such as mindfulness, DBT, CBT, Conflict Resolution, and Healthy Communication Skills. A longer group (90 minutes) with 2 clinicians for increased support and attention individually and as a group. This is a very special group that will help foster deep connections and provide a supportive space for one's healing journey. Must RSVP to attend the group!
This group meets the criteria for adherent DBT.
Hosted by San Fernando Valley DBT
Treatment Center, LCSW, MSPH
Group meets in Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
We help those struggling with emotion dysregulation, depression, anxiety, and relationship and communication issues.
This group meets the criteria for adherent DBT.
Do you struggle with stress, overthinking, or anxious thoughts while juggling the demands of work, relationships, or caregiving? Mindfulness offers a powerful way to stay present without judgment. Join our Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) group, designed for women navigating the challenges of daily life. Over eight weeks, explore stress reactivity, body awareness, and self-compassion through guided meditations, mindfulness exercises, and group discussions. Learn tools to enhance emotional well-being, improve relationships, and build resilience. Prioritize yourself in a supportive space where you can cultivate inner peace and balance. Book a free consultation and begin your journey to healing.
Hosted by Cathy Trenary
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Group meets in Long Beach, CA 90814
Do you struggle with stress, overthinking, or anxious thoughts while juggling the demands of work, relationships, or caregiving? Mindfulness offers a powerful way to stay present without judgment. Join our Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) group, designed for women navigating the challenges of daily life. Over eight weeks, explore stress reactivity, body awareness, and self-compassion through guided meditations, mindfulness exercises, and group discussions. Learn tools to enhance emotional well-being, improve relationships, and build resilience. Prioritize yourself in a supportive space where you can cultivate inner peace and balance. Book a free consultation and begin your journey to healing.
Facilitated by Dr. Gardenswartz, a small group of individuals come together to share problems and to receive feedback on how their behavior impacts others. The group setting provides a safe environment for members to take interpersonal risks.
Hosted by Dr. Cara Gardenswartz & GroupTherapyLA/NY
Psychologist, MA, CGP, PhD
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90049
Facilitated by Dr. Gardenswartz, a small group of individuals come together to share problems and to receive feedback on how their behavior impacts others. The group setting provides a safe environment for members to take interpersonal risks.
Join women in a supportive environment to learn about living a fuller life. Discuss and process challenges culminating from anxiety, depression, trauma, codependency, or family issues.
Hosted by Lori Kansteiner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CA
Group meets in Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Join women in a supportive environment to learn about living a fuller life. Discuss and process challenges culminating from anxiety, depression, trauma, codependency, or family issues.
This is a therapist led process group that will explore the ins and outs of being a young adult. Whether they are at a junior college, a university within the state of California, or have made the decision to not attend school and work part or full-time--this group exists because adulting is HARD. Learn to improve: self esteem, coping skills, communicate with peers, and foster connection. Group meets in-person/virtually every Thursday at 3pm in Hermosa Beach. Email info@sitwithstace.com for more information
Hosted by Stacy Knupfer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Group meets in Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
This is a therapist led process group that will explore the ins and outs of being a young adult. Whether they are at a junior college, a university within the state of California, or have made the decision to not attend school and work part or full-time--this group exists because adulting is HARD. Learn to improve: self esteem, coping skills, communicate with peers, and foster connection. Group meets in-person/virtually every Thursday at 3pm in Hermosa Beach. Email info@sitwithstace.com for more information
This group is for women who struggle with people-pleasing, avoidance, or feeling overwhelmed in romantic, platonic, or family relationships. If you want to experience more peace and connection within yourself and your relationships, this is a space for you to learn and grow with other women. This group happens in 8-week cycles and involves somatic + values work, communication skills, as well as a safe container for processing vulnerable emotions.
I utilize inner child healing, attachment theory and mindfulness tools to assist in this process, and I make room for the fears, struggles and joys that appear along the way.
This group is for women who struggle with people-pleasing, avoidance, or feeling overwhelmed in romantic, platonic, or family relationships. If you want to experience more peace and connection within yourself and your relationships, this is a space for you to learn and grow with other women. This group happens in 8-week cycles and involves somatic + values work, communication skills, as well as a safe container for processing vulnerable emotions.
Online Group - If you often feel anxious, doubt yourself, or struggle with your confidence, this group could be a great way to get the support and tools you need to make meaningful changes in your life. ACT is a powerful, approach that helps you manage difficult thoughts and emotions. Instead of getting stuck in worry or self doubt, you will learn how to move forward with greater confidence and self compassion. We will work together to build practical skills for managing anxiety, quieting that inner critic, and increasing your sense of self worth.
I specialize in working with clients who are struggling with anxiety, trauma, and relational issues.
Online Group - If you often feel anxious, doubt yourself, or struggle with your confidence, this group could be a great way to get the support and tools you need to make meaningful changes in your life. ACT is a powerful, approach that helps you manage difficult thoughts and emotions. Instead of getting stuck in worry or self doubt, you will learn how to move forward with greater confidence and self compassion. We will work together to build practical skills for managing anxiety, quieting that inner critic, and increasing your sense of self worth.
Sal Psychiatry promotes evidence-based biological treatments with an emphasis on the role of psychotherapy in mental health care. Our passion is to listen to our patients and family with compassion, Provide patient-focused treatment decisions and Use scientifically established principles of treatment
Sal Psychiatry promotes evidence-based biological treatments with an emphasis on the role of psychotherapy in mental health care. Our passion is to listen to our patients and family with compassion, Provide patient-focused treatment decisions and Use scientifically established principles of treatment
Do you feel people don't like you? Do you push people away for fear of getting hurt? Do you get attached too quickly? Are you shy? Then this group is for you. Open to men and women who seek better relationships with family, friends, co-workers, etc. Through your interactions with group members, you can gain insight into how your behavior shapes other's opinions of you. It's a safe, supportive place to try new behaviors and find healthier ways to get your needs met. Learn to improve your communication skills, through active listening and making "I"- statements.
Do you feel people don't like you? Do you push people away for fear of getting hurt? Do you get attached too quickly? Are you shy? Then this group is for you. Open to men and women who seek better relationships with family, friends, co-workers, etc. Through your interactions with group members, you can gain insight into how your behavior shapes other's opinions of you. It's a safe, supportive place to try new behaviors and find healthier ways to get your needs met. Learn to improve your communication skills, through active listening and making "I"- statements.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) offers structured support for emotional regulation, stress coping, and improved relationships in individuals struggling with various issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and personality disorders. This group can assist you in learning effective mindfulness practices, distress tolerance, and communication skills. Group sessions focus on sharing experiences, validating each other, and learning DBT techniques. The group setting encourages connection, empowerment, and consistent practice of therapeutic tools. The eight-session program covers various DBT skills, ultimately aiming to promote healing and reclaiming a sense of self-control.
Hosted by Laurel Salmon
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Group meets in Long Beach, CA 90814
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) offers structured support for emotional regulation, stress coping, and improved relationships in individuals struggling with various issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and personality disorders. This group can assist you in learning effective mindfulness practices, distress tolerance, and communication skills. Group sessions focus on sharing experiences, validating each other, and learning DBT techniques. The group setting encourages connection, empowerment, and consistent practice of therapeutic tools. The eight-session program covers various DBT skills, ultimately aiming to promote healing and reclaiming a sense of self-control.
How to Help Without Hindering is a group for parents of adolescents with special needs. Explore how to support your child through school, peer, and identity challenges—including race, gender, and neurodiversity—while fostering autonomy and resilience. The group addresses anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation in teens, while also focusing on parent self-care. Learn somatic interventions to manage your own stress and stay grounded in difficult moments. Through guided discussions and shared experiences, parents gain tools to advocate effectively, connect meaningfully, and respond with confidence. This group is a space for reflection, learning, and mutual support.
Hosted by Nora O'Connor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
I work with clients dealing with life transitions, grief, relationships, trauma, addiction, academic struggles, depression, anxiety, and substance use.
How to Help Without Hindering is a group for parents of adolescents with special needs. Explore how to support your child through school, peer, and identity challenges—including race, gender, and neurodiversity—while fostering autonomy and resilience. The group addresses anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation in teens, while also focusing on parent self-care. Learn somatic interventions to manage your own stress and stay grounded in difficult moments. Through guided discussions and shared experiences, parents gain tools to advocate effectively, connect meaningfully, and respond with confidence. This group is a space for reflection, learning, and mutual support.
You know how it feels isolating when it’s just you vs your struggles? As YOUR therapists, we help you shift your struggles into strengths when your anxiety or depression takes over. With us, you take back control of your life, free yourself from thoughts holding you back, & begin loving your life! As Alder shares, “courage doesn’t happen when you have all the answers. It happens when you are ready to face the questions you have been avoiding.” How do you courageously face difficulty & reclaim your strength? Specialization: Spiritual Psychotherapy * Ketamine Psychotherapy * Trauma-focused therapy * Psychedelic Integration * Crystal Healing
You know how it feels isolating when it’s just you vs your struggles? As YOUR therapists, we help you shift your struggles into strengths when your anxiety or depression takes over. With us, you take back control of your life, free yourself from thoughts holding you back, & begin loving your life! As Alder shares, “courage doesn’t happen when you have all the answers. It happens when you are ready to face the questions you have been avoiding.” How do you courageously face difficulty & reclaim your strength? Specialization: Spiritual Psychotherapy * Ketamine Psychotherapy * Trauma-focused therapy * Psychedelic Integration * Crystal Healing
Ongoing virtual adult (18+) processing/support group focusing on anxiety & depression. We meet every Tuesday evening at 7:30pm via telehealth. The group is very warm and inclusive, focusing on supporting one another, building connection, combating suicidal ideation, self-harm, isolation, loneliness, and processing the adversities that come with depression and anxiety. Email me at hello@therapywithalli.com or visit www.therapywithalli.com to learn more. A free 15-30 minute consultation session is required with me in order to ensure that the group is an appropriate fit.
I specialize in supporting teens and adults managing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, addiction, dual diagnosis, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and more.
Ongoing virtual adult (18+) processing/support group focusing on anxiety & depression. We meet every Tuesday evening at 7:30pm via telehealth. The group is very warm and inclusive, focusing on supporting one another, building connection, combating suicidal ideation, self-harm, isolation, loneliness, and processing the adversities that come with depression and anxiety. Email me at hello@therapywithalli.com or visit www.therapywithalli.com to learn more. A free 15-30 minute consultation session is required with me in order to ensure that the group is an appropriate fit.
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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.