Anxiety Support Groups in Iowa City, IA

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Hosted by Kerri J Husman
Psychiatrist, MD, LFAPA, FMCP-M, DCEP
Group meets in Iowa City, IA 52240
Holographic Memory Resolution is one of my favorite evidence-based cognitive-somatic therapies for pain, anxiety, depression, trauma, and more.
Welcome to Eastwind Healing Center, where over 90 evidence-based services await to support your health and healing journey. Our dedicated team of independent practitioners is eager to collaborate with you on your healthcare needs. From acupuncture, massage, energy healing, and health coaching to functional medicine, psychiatry, and psychotherapy, we offer many options tailored for you, and we invite you to find a practitioner who resonates with you. For more information and to begin your healing journey, visit www.eastwindhealingcenter.com. Together, we are committed to supporting your highest good.
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New Path Counseling is a counseling agency founded to provide professional counseling with compassion, based upon biblical principals. We all need help and compassionate care along the journey at some point. New Path Counseling exists to help individuals, couples and families by renewing minds, and encouraging souls along this journey toward shifted perspectives and a new path of transformation.
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Hosted by Jodi Gregory - New Path Counseling
Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Group meets in Iowa City, IA 52240
New Path Counseling is a counseling agency founded to provide professional counseling with compassion, based upon biblical principals. We all need help and compassionate care along the journey at some point. New Path Counseling exists to help individuals, couples and families by renewing minds, and encouraging souls along this journey toward shifted perspectives and a new path of transformation.
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Group work adds another dimension to individual therapy, allowing you to expand the work to gropu process and integrate learning. Face your fears. Reduce tendencies toward isolation. Group work leads to different types of learning, and can add value to the therapy process. 6 week session, you will work through exercises, support other group members, and create a safe space to go into deep work. In Person-- Nov 14th- Dec 19th, 7-9 pm Tuesday nights. Online Nov 16th-Dec 19th, 6-8 pm Thursday nights via zoom. Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance accepted.
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Hosted by Andrew Levitt
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Group meets in Iowa City, IA 52245
Group work adds another dimension to individual therapy, allowing you to expand the work to gropu process and integrate learning. Face your fears. Reduce tendencies toward isolation. Group work leads to different types of learning, and can add value to the therapy process. 6 week session, you will work through exercises, support other group members, and create a safe space to go into deep work. In Person-- Nov 14th- Dec 19th, 7-9 pm Tuesday nights. Online Nov 16th-Dec 19th, 6-8 pm Thursday nights via zoom. Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance accepted.
(319) 725-2203 View (319) 725-2203
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Hosted by Julian and Associates Psychotherapy Services PC
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, ACS
Group meets in Iowa City, IA 52245
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Hosted by Laurie McCormick
Psychiatrist, MD, DFAPA
Group meets in Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
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8-week counseling group starting FEBRUARY 6, 2024 focused on building resilience in young teens, using an evidence-based and cognitive-behavioral approach. Participating in a group counseling setting, can help members grow their social support network, connect with others who may share similar life experiences & embrace their feelings together and develop self-worth and confidence in expressing emotions.
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Hosted by Iowa Family Counseling
Counselor, LMHC
Group meets in Kalona, IA 52247
8-week counseling group starting FEBRUARY 6, 2024 focused on building resilience in young teens, using an evidence-based and cognitive-behavioral approach. Participating in a group counseling setting, can help members grow their social support network, connect with others who may share similar life experiences & embrace their feelings together and develop self-worth and confidence in expressing emotions.
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Trauma-Responsive Yoga (TRY) is a form of yoga designed to directly address symptoms associated with traumatic exposure by offering a gentle teaching approach and a safe environment to cultivate compassionate awareness of what is happening in one's body in the present moment, recognize choice when related to one's body, and develop the ability to take effective action based on that knowledge (Emerson & Harper, 2011).
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Hosted by MWR Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Group meets in Hiawatha, IA 52233
Trauma-Responsive Yoga (TRY) is a form of yoga designed to directly address symptoms associated with traumatic exposure by offering a gentle teaching approach and a safe environment to cultivate compassionate awareness of what is happening in one's body in the present moment, recognize choice when related to one's body, and develop the ability to take effective action based on that knowledge (Emerson & Harper, 2011).
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We listen, act, restore, and transform. Group practice, where psychotherapists contribute to a more inclusive and effective mental health system. We provide a safe space, a cozy corner to provide comfort when you need it the most. The Cozy Corner Therapy & Counseling, PLLC promotes Mental Health. We provide advanced services like psychosocial diagnoses and treatments, assessments of strengths and weaknesses, and therapy for individuals, families, couples, and groups. Our Mascot's name is Louie to honor the life of the CEO's beloved emotional support dog. Our mission is to heal hearts, restore hope, empower minds, and transform lives.
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Hosted by Ashleigh Yearde
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, PhD
Group meets in Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
We listen, act, restore, and transform. Group practice, where psychotherapists contribute to a more inclusive and effective mental health system. We provide a safe space, a cozy corner to provide comfort when you need it the most. The Cozy Corner Therapy & Counseling, PLLC promotes Mental Health. We provide advanced services like psychosocial diagnoses and treatments, assessments of strengths and weaknesses, and therapy for individuals, families, couples, and groups. Our Mascot's name is Louie to honor the life of the CEO's beloved emotional support dog. Our mission is to heal hearts, restore hope, empower minds, and transform lives.
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This program is designed for adults with moderate to severe mood and anxiety disorders. Group members are typically people who are struggling to make progress in individual therapy and are experiencing symptoms that disrupt their ability to work, go to school, care for themselves, and enjoy relationships but who are stable enough to not require hospitalization or residential placement. The members of this group spend one to two hours per session discussing current problems they are facing and receive support from staff and from other group members. The remaining group time is spent learning skills and techniques that can improve your situation.
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Hosted by Scott Eilers
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Group meets in Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
This program is designed for adults with moderate to severe mood and anxiety disorders. Group members are typically people who are struggling to make progress in individual therapy and are experiencing symptoms that disrupt their ability to work, go to school, care for themselves, and enjoy relationships but who are stable enough to not require hospitalization or residential placement. The members of this group spend one to two hours per session discussing current problems they are facing and receive support from staff and from other group members. The remaining group time is spent learning skills and techniques that can improve your situation.
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Ages 12-16 who are interested in Dungeons and Dragons. The purpose of this group is to provide group members an avenue where they can explore skills they would like to improve on and be able to engage in practicing these skills through Dungeons and Dragons. This group focuses on regulation of social anxiety symptoms and increasing healthy coping strategies. Learning and practicing these strategies will help you deal with a variety of feelings and succeed at various challenging situations that involve interacting with others.
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Hosted by James Neubauer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD
Group meets in Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Ages 12-16 who are interested in Dungeons and Dragons. The purpose of this group is to provide group members an avenue where they can explore skills they would like to improve on and be able to engage in practicing these skills through Dungeons and Dragons. This group focuses on regulation of social anxiety symptoms and increasing healthy coping strategies. Learning and practicing these strategies will help you deal with a variety of feelings and succeed at various challenging situations that involve interacting with others.
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Ages 18 and older who are interested in Dungeons & Dragons. The purpose of this group is to provide group members an avenue where they can explore ways to work on acceptance and commitment change with Anxiety, Social Anxiety, and Identity Exploration. Working on acceptance and commitment in the group will help the participants learn healthy ways of relating to others while maintaining accountability for learning new skills and different ways of coping through Dungeons and Dragons. Through the power of storytelling using Dungeons and Dragons, Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) allows the group members to collaborate with other group members, which will benefit everyone.
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Hosted by James Neubauer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD
Group meets in Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Ages 18 and older who are interested in Dungeons & Dragons. The purpose of this group is to provide group members an avenue where they can explore ways to work on acceptance and commitment change with Anxiety, Social Anxiety, and Identity Exploration. Working on acceptance and commitment in the group will help the participants learn healthy ways of relating to others while maintaining accountability for learning new skills and different ways of coping through Dungeons and Dragons. Through the power of storytelling using Dungeons and Dragons, Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) allows the group members to collaborate with other group members, which will benefit everyone.
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This program is designed for adults with mild to moderate mood and anxiety disorders. This therapy group is a less intensive group designed for folks who are able to make progress in individual therapy, but still find value in some level of group support. This group focuses on refreshing knowledge of coping skills, practicing skills, and learning new tools and skills to assist in managing symptoms. The members of this group may also spend time discussing current struggles they are facing and receive support from staff and from other group members.
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Hosted by Mariah Doran
Pre-Licensed Professional, t-LMHC
Group meets in Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
This program is designed for adults with mild to moderate mood and anxiety disorders. This therapy group is a less intensive group designed for folks who are able to make progress in individual therapy, but still find value in some level of group support. This group focuses on refreshing knowledge of coping skills, practicing skills, and learning new tools and skills to assist in managing symptoms. The members of this group may also spend time discussing current struggles they are facing and receive support from staff and from other group members.
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Online Groups

Bloom focuses on providing a compassionate and affirming space for all to grow and heal into their fullest selves. We are dedicated to providing empathetic, personalized care to individuals in our community. At Bloom Therapy, we offer a wide range of services, including individual therapy, couples therapy, and sex therapy. Our therapists specialize in a variety of areas, including depression, anxiety, trauma, sex/sexuality, and relationship issues. Bloom is specialized to provide sex therapy which includes topics of: kink, BDSM, fetish, consensual non-monogamy (CNM), polyamory, and more.
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Hosted by Zachery Nielsen
Counselor, MSEd, LMHC, NCC
Group meets in Bettendorf, IA 52722
I work with clients who may be struggling with relationship issues, attachment, LGBTQ issues, anxiety, and trauma
Bloom focuses on providing a compassionate and affirming space for all to grow and heal into their fullest selves. We are dedicated to providing empathetic, personalized care to individuals in our community. At Bloom Therapy, we offer a wide range of services, including individual therapy, couples therapy, and sex therapy. Our therapists specialize in a variety of areas, including depression, anxiety, trauma, sex/sexuality, and relationship issues. Bloom is specialized to provide sex therapy which includes topics of: kink, BDSM, fetish, consensual non-monogamy (CNM), polyamory, and more.
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At Serenity Therapy, we provide a safe, supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and challenges without judgment. Led by Amber Teubert, MS, LMHC, LPC, LPCC, LCPC, NCC, CCMHC, BC-TMH, our practice offers personalized, client-centered therapy tailored to your needs. We help individuals navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, perfectionism, self-esteem, and life transitions, fostering self-awareness, growth, and empowerment. We offer telehealth services across Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois. Serenity Therapy accepts private pay, out-of-network insurance, and select in-network plans. Our mission is to help you create a balanced, authentic, and fulfilling life.
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Hosted by Amber Teubert
Counselor, LPC-WI, LMHC-IA, LPCC-MN, LCPC-IL, CCMHC
Group meets in Dubuque, IA 52001
I work with adults who feel anxious, carry the weight of past trauma, or struggle with confidence.
At Serenity Therapy, we provide a safe, supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and challenges without judgment. Led by Amber Teubert, MS, LMHC, LPC, LPCC, LCPC, NCC, CCMHC, BC-TMH, our practice offers personalized, client-centered therapy tailored to your needs. We help individuals navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, perfectionism, self-esteem, and life transitions, fostering self-awareness, growth, and empowerment. We offer telehealth services across Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois. Serenity Therapy accepts private pay, out-of-network insurance, and select in-network plans. Our mission is to help you create a balanced, authentic, and fulfilling life.
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Bloom Wellness Group is a safe and welcoming space to bloom into the best version of you. Bloom focuses on providing a compassionate and affirming space for you to heal and grow into your fullest self. Bloom offers a range of services for you and your loved ones. Services offered include individual therapy, couple's therapy, and sex therapy.
Photo of Zachery Nielsen, Counselor, MSEd, LMHC, NCC
Hosted by Zachery Nielsen
Counselor, MSEd, LMHC, NCC
Group meets in Bettendorf, IA 52722
I work with clients who may be struggling with relationship issues, attachment, LGBTQ issues, anxiety, and trauma
Bloom Wellness Group is a safe and welcoming space to bloom into the best version of you. Bloom focuses on providing a compassionate and affirming space for you to heal and grow into your fullest self. Bloom offers a range of services for you and your loved ones. Services offered include individual therapy, couple's therapy, and sex therapy.
(563) 748-4482 View (563) 748-4482
Starting in the Fall of 2022 there will be 2 groups for DBT skills for ages 11-19. DBT consists of Four Core Skills: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Those recommended for attending are teens with self-harming behaviors, eating disorders, body image issues, and severe anxiety or depression. Call to schedule an initial evaluation now.
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Hosted by Christine Huntrods
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Group meets in Marshalltown, IA 50158
Starting in the Fall of 2022 there will be 2 groups for DBT skills for ages 11-19. DBT consists of Four Core Skills: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Those recommended for attending are teens with self-harming behaviors, eating disorders, body image issues, and severe anxiety or depression. Call to schedule an initial evaluation now.
(641) 860-2047 View (641) 860-2047
As an Iowa / Illinois bordering (Quad Cities) practice, Near and Far Counseling provides counseling to individuals, couples, and families. Currently telehealth is being provided to Iowa, Illinois, and Florida.
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Hosted by Dr. Duane Halbur
Counselor, PhD, NCC, LMHC-IA, LCPC-IL
Group meets in Bettendorf, IA 52722
As an Iowa / Illinois bordering (Quad Cities) practice, Near and Far Counseling provides counseling to individuals, couples, and families. Currently telehealth is being provided to Iowa, Illinois, and Florida.
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"Empowering YOU after Sexual Assault" is a telehealth therapy based group tailored to teenagers who are survivors of sexual assault and abuse. This is a 10 week online therapy group for girls aged 13 to 17 years old who reside in Iowa.
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Hosted by Therapeutic Innovations, PLLC
Counselor, PhD, LMHC
Group meets in Vinton, IA 52349
"Empowering YOU after Sexual Assault" is a telehealth therapy based group tailored to teenagers who are survivors of sexual assault and abuse. This is a 10 week online therapy group for girls aged 13 to 17 years old who reside in Iowa.
(319) 251-2089 View (319) 251-2089
Take control of your life and increase your sense of optimism and well-being with this 6 week class for women. This small group, in-person class will teach you evidence-based mindfulness techniques for quieting your mind and improving your quality of life. Register or inquire online at www.emotionalhealthpartners.com
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Hosted by Carol A Tjaden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Group meets in Waterloo, IA 50702
Take control of your life and increase your sense of optimism and well-being with this 6 week class for women. This small group, in-person class will teach you evidence-based mindfulness techniques for quieting your mind and improving your quality of life. Register or inquire online at www.emotionalhealthpartners.com
(319) 281-0634 View (319) 281-0634
Take control of your life and increase your sense of optimism and well-being with this weekly 90 minute therapeutic group for women. Facilitated by Emotional Health Partners clinical staff, this small therapy group - limited to 8 women - will provide the shared-experience connection you need from other women in similar situations in order to process your own understanding. You will also learn evidence-based coping techniques for quieting your mind and improving your quality of life.
Photo of Carol A Tjaden, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Hosted by Carol A Tjaden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Group meets in Waterloo, IA 50702
Take control of your life and increase your sense of optimism and well-being with this weekly 90 minute therapeutic group for women. Facilitated by Emotional Health Partners clinical staff, this small therapy group - limited to 8 women - will provide the shared-experience connection you need from other women in similar situations in order to process your own understanding. You will also learn evidence-based coping techniques for quieting your mind and improving your quality of life.
(319) 281-0634 View (319) 281-0634

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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.