This Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Training Group is for women in their 20s and 30s, teaching positive coping skills to help them manage their negative thoughts and urges, regulate their emotions, and effectively communicate with others. Group is in person and space is limited to four individuals per group.
Hosted by Stephanie Mezei
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-CP
Group meets in Peachtree City, GA 30269
This Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Training Group is for women in their 20s and 30s, teaching positive coping skills to help them manage their negative thoughts and urges, regulate their emotions, and effectively communicate with others. Group is in person and space is limited to four individuals per group.
Are you overwhelmed by stress? Ready to reclaim your peace, balance, and joy? Join our transformative "Stress-Free Living: A 21-Day Mindfulness Journey" and unlock a life of serenity and productivity! Embark on a 21-day journey designed to help you break free from stress and cultivate lasting mindfulness practices. Our program combines in-person group workshops, virtual support, and daily guided exercises to provide you with a comprehensive mindfulness experience. In-person Sessions Saturday August 24 and September 14 at 2:00pm. Virtual Session Wednesday September 4 at 6:30pm.
Hosted by Etsuko James, LMFT – Stress Less. Connect More.
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CMLC
Group meets in Fayetteville, GA 30214
Are you overwhelmed by stress? Ready to reclaim your peace, balance, and joy? Join our transformative "Stress-Free Living: A 21-Day Mindfulness Journey" and unlock a life of serenity and productivity! Embark on a 21-day journey designed to help you break free from stress and cultivate lasting mindfulness practices. Our program combines in-person group workshops, virtual support, and daily guided exercises to provide you with a comprehensive mindfulness experience. In-person Sessions Saturday August 24 and September 14 at 2:00pm. Virtual Session Wednesday September 4 at 6:30pm.
Burnout Recovery sessions are designed for adults who feel constantly exhausted, overwhelmed, or stuck despite high achievement. These sessions help you identify the sources of burnout, restore energy, set clear boundaries, and implement practical strategies to prevent future overwhelm. For clients who complete a burnout intensive, there is an optional small, private group where participants continue to receive support, share strategies, and maintain accountability, creating a community of like-minded professionals committed to sustainable energy and well-being.
Hosted by Lotus Center For Counseling and Wellness LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Group meets in Peachtree City, GA 30269
Burnout Recovery sessions are designed for adults who feel constantly exhausted, overwhelmed, or stuck despite high achievement. These sessions help you identify the sources of burnout, restore energy, set clear boundaries, and implement practical strategies to prevent future overwhelm. For clients who complete a burnout intensive, there is an optional small, private group where participants continue to receive support, share strategies, and maintain accountability, creating a community of like-minded professionals committed to sustainable energy and well-being.
This group is for Young Men who are 20-29 years old. This group works through anxiety, career/school concerns, and social anxiety.
Hosted by The Pursuit Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS
Group meets in Fayetteville, GA 30214
This group is for Young Men who are 20-29 years old. This group works through anxiety, career/school concerns, and social anxiety.
The group provides a supportive and inclusive environment where young men can connect with peers facing similar challenges. Led by skilled counselors, the group offers a blend of practical skill-building activities, supportive discussions, and engaging exercises aimed at developing social skills, managing anxiety, and fostering meaningful connections. Through mutual support and shared experiences, members can gain confidence, expand their social networks, and cultivate a sense of belonging in a welcoming community. Who knows, maybe even make a friend or two.
Hosted by The Pursuit Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS
Group meets in Fayetteville, GA 30214
The group provides a supportive and inclusive environment where young men can connect with peers facing similar challenges. Led by skilled counselors, the group offers a blend of practical skill-building activities, supportive discussions, and engaging exercises aimed at developing social skills, managing anxiety, and fostering meaningful connections. Through mutual support and shared experiences, members can gain confidence, expand their social networks, and cultivate a sense of belonging in a welcoming community. Who knows, maybe even make a friend or two.
This 6-week group will include some gentle yoga, psychoeducation about how trauma affects relationships, and processing and/or discussion about trauma and how it affects our lives and wellbeing. Members will gain awareness of how past trauma affects their body, mind, and interpersonal relationships and learn some ways to calm their mind and body when triggered. We will focus on the effects of the trauma, rather than the trauma itself. Group will start again in Jan/Feb 2024. There are a few days/times offered. Feel free to reach out with questions or for a free phone consultation!
Hosted by Angelique Soulakos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, RYT
Group meets in Peachtree City, GA 30269
I specialize in anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues.
This 6-week group will include some gentle yoga, psychoeducation about how trauma affects relationships, and processing and/or discussion about trauma and how it affects our lives and wellbeing. Members will gain awareness of how past trauma affects their body, mind, and interpersonal relationships and learn some ways to calm their mind and body when triggered. We will focus on the effects of the trauma, rather than the trauma itself. Group will start again in Jan/Feb 2024. There are a few days/times offered. Feel free to reach out with questions or for a free phone consultation!
The DFG groups will serve individuals with Mental Health and Substance use problems. Sessions will provide psychoeducational, relapse prevention, motivational interviewing techniques, coping skills, cognitive behavioral therapy, and select individualized therapeutic interventions. Participants may receive individual and group attention as requested. The sessions will be open-ended and delivered in Telebehavioral format.
Hosted by Willie Walter Whited
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA, ABD
Group meets in Fayetteville, GA 30214
The DFG groups will serve individuals with Mental Health and Substance use problems. Sessions will provide psychoeducational, relapse prevention, motivational interviewing techniques, coping skills, cognitive behavioral therapy, and select individualized therapeutic interventions. Participants may receive individual and group attention as requested. The sessions will be open-ended and delivered in Telebehavioral format.
A sound bath is a meditative experience where participants are "bathed" in sound waves. These sound waves are produced by various instruments, such as singing bowls, gongs, chimes, and tuning forks. Unlike traditional music, a sound bath doesn't have a set rhythm or melody. Instead, the sounds are often intentionally created to produce specific frequencies and vibrations. Sound baths have been shown to soothe the central nervous system and alleviate stress and anxiety.
Hosted by Lei Rhyne
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CHT
Group meets in Peachtree City, GA 30269
A sound bath is a meditative experience where participants are "bathed" in sound waves. These sound waves are produced by various instruments, such as singing bowls, gongs, chimes, and tuning forks. Unlike traditional music, a sound bath doesn't have a set rhythm or melody. Instead, the sounds are often intentionally created to produce specific frequencies and vibrations. Sound baths have been shown to soothe the central nervous system and alleviate stress and anxiety.
Drumming, in a therapeutic context, is a rhythmic practice that involves playing drums or other percussion instruments in a structured or spontaneous way. It’s not just about creating music; it’s about using rhythm to promote physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
Hosted by Lei Rhyne
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CHT
Group meets in Peachtree City, GA 30269
Drumming, in a therapeutic context, is a rhythmic practice that involves playing drums or other percussion instruments in a structured or spontaneous way. It’s not just about creating music; it’s about using rhythm to promote physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
The Group will welcome, Seniors (55 and over) who have struggles with Anxiety and wish to gain, clinical insights into the management of this disorder. The group process will provide for learning, interactions, and processing of "Best Practices "Interventions. The setting will be virtual and occur once per week.
Hosted by Willie Walter Whited
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA, ABD
Group meets in Fayetteville, GA 30214
The Group will welcome, Seniors (55 and over) who have struggles with Anxiety and wish to gain, clinical insights into the management of this disorder. The group process will provide for learning, interactions, and processing of "Best Practices "Interventions. The setting will be virtual and occur once per week.
Hosted by Elizabeth Achorn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, CAGS, NCC, LCMHC, LPC
Group meets in Peachtree City, GA 30269
Online Groups
A process therapy group for gay men ages 45+. This is an opportunity to support each other with life transitions, process concerns about aging, pressures of gay culture, suffering loss, dating late in life, etc.
Hosted by James E Kingman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30329
I can help you gain tools and strategies to better cope with a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, and relationship issues while shifting thought patterns to improve overall mental health.
A process therapy group for gay men ages 45+. This is an opportunity to support each other with life transitions, process concerns about aging, pressures of gay culture, suffering loss, dating late in life, etc.
Middle school can be overwhelming — socially, emotionally, and mentally. Our five-week, in person therapeutic support group offers students a safe space to build emotional resilience, improve peer connection, plan for organizational strengths and develop effective communication strategies. This group runs twice a year - once in Fall and once after the New Year for 5 consecutive Thursdays in a row from 5:30 - 6:30 pm.
I also offer group therapy for elementary and middle school students focused on building skills in anger management, anxiety management, communication, organization, and study habits.
Middle school can be overwhelming — socially, emotionally, and mentally. Our five-week, in person therapeutic support group offers students a safe space to build emotional resilience, improve peer connection, plan for organizational strengths and develop effective communication strategies. This group runs twice a year - once in Fall and once after the New Year for 5 consecutive Thursdays in a row from 5:30 - 6:30 pm.
At our practice, we offer compassionate and personalized mental health support for individuals ages 8 and up. Our team provides a safe, inclusive space to explore a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, family dynamics, and more. We are committed to helping clients build resilience, develop healthy coping skills, and create meaningful change at every stage of life.
At our practice, we offer compassionate and personalized mental health support for individuals ages 8 and up. Our team provides a safe, inclusive space to explore a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, family dynamics, and more. We are committed to helping clients build resilience, develop healthy coping skills, and create meaningful change at every stage of life.
As an intensively trained DBT Therapist, I provide group DBT Skills Classes, which include the four core DBT modules; Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Mindfulness.
As an intensively trained DBT Therapist, I provide group DBT Skills Classes, which include the four core DBT modules; Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Mindfulness.
The social skills group equips children with the necessary skills for making and maintaining healthy friendships. Skills include: reading social cues, how to give and receive feedback, boundaries, and active listening. And best of all, we have fun!
The social skills group equips children with the necessary skills for making and maintaining healthy friendships. Skills include: reading social cues, how to give and receive feedback, boundaries, and active listening. And best of all, we have fun!
This group provides a platform for adults to talk amongst peers, sharing thoughts, feelings, and experiences that delve into challenges and struggles that complicate their life situations. Individuals will explore where they are versus where they want to be, and learn the actions required to bridge the gap. Through guidance, exercises, and exploration, the group will learn valuable skills and techniques, specific to each individual, to help them achieve goals that will lead to personal growth and empowerment. Focus is on identifying needs, feelings, emotions, and limiting beliefs that impact decisions that you make.
This group provides a platform for adults to talk amongst peers, sharing thoughts, feelings, and experiences that delve into challenges and struggles that complicate their life situations. Individuals will explore where they are versus where they want to be, and learn the actions required to bridge the gap. Through guidance, exercises, and exploration, the group will learn valuable skills and techniques, specific to each individual, to help them achieve goals that will lead to personal growth and empowerment. Focus is on identifying needs, feelings, emotions, and limiting beliefs that impact decisions that you make.
8 group sessions beginning in October, 2024 including education on a range of topics from grief to family dynamics. Learn new skills to handle seasonal stress, depression, anxiety, and/or grief. There will be opportunities to process through any personal dilemmas relating to family and the holidays. Group will meet In Person at Cumberland Counseling Center inside United Church
Hosted by Cumberland Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, LAMFT, NBCC, CCATP
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30339
At Cumberland Counseling Centers, we help with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, and faith-based struggles.
8 group sessions beginning in October, 2024 including education on a range of topics from grief to family dynamics. Learn new skills to handle seasonal stress, depression, anxiety, and/or grief. There will be opportunities to process through any personal dilemmas relating to family and the holidays. Group will meet In Person at Cumberland Counseling Center inside United Church
Weissglass Psychological Services, LLC is a private practice with locations in Atlanta, GA and Decatur, GA serving children, adolescents, adults, and families through therapy, parent services, and psychological evaluations and consultations.
Weissglass Psychological Services, LLC is a private practice with locations in Atlanta, GA and Decatur, GA serving children, adolescents, adults, and families through therapy, parent services, and psychological evaluations and consultations.
Helping young people build skills to be able to navigate their lives with confidence, compassion, and a commitment to their values. We focus on building healthy connections, using mindfulness to manage stressors, and implementing positive communication strategies.
Hosted by Joy Kelleher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP-ll
Group meets in Gainesville, GA 30501
I have specialist certifications in trauma and anxiety treatment, Autism, and ADHD.
Helping young people build skills to be able to navigate their lives with confidence, compassion, and a commitment to their values. We focus on building healthy connections, using mindfulness to manage stressors, and implementing positive communication strategies.
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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.