Anxiety Support Groups in Chicago, IL
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In Process (In-Person Process Group)
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
"An ongoing group that provides an authentic environment to cultivate a deeper understanding of your interpersonal self and the shared experience created in relationships. The group offers the opportunity to identify patterns of feeling, thinking, and behaving that evolve in ..."
Womxn's Interpersonal Process Group
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, RYT
Verified
Verified
"Currently recruiting for an early 2023 start! Weekly, ongoing womxn's interpersonal process group that offers both a supportive and challenging environment for members to better understand their relationship & communication patterns. Open to female-identifying and non-binary folks. Currently screening new ..."
Mind-Body Connection Workshops
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
"A series of workshops for Trauma survivors and those struggling with
Anxiety
/Depression. The purpose of these workshops is to provide participants with tools to manage dysregulation and build trust between their Minds and Bodies. Movements are Yoga based. Schedule as ..."
Emotion Focused Therapy Institute
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
"I am a founding board member of the international society of Emotion-focused therapy (iseft.org). The therapy is thoroughly researched and empirically supported for a variety of client groups. It takes a strong focus on deeper emotions, helping clients to transform ..."
Teen/College-Age Process Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, CGP
Verified
Verified
"The group is for those wishing to work on interpersonal skills while exploring issues related to skill building, social
anxiety
/isolation,
anxiety
/depression, alcohol/drugs use/misuse, eating and body image, trauma, perfectionism, boundaries, fear, anger, grief/loss. The group meets weekly online for 1 ..."
Inter-Acting Peer Group Virtual
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
Verified
"Inter-Acting is a virtual peer group for high school or middle school students who are struggling in one or more social areas. Inter-Acting provides an opportunity for participants to strengthen their interacting skills and help increase their confidence with peers ..."
Anxiety Group Therapy
MD
Verified
Verified
"~SCHEDULE A FREE CONSULT~ This group is for adult men and women who struggle with
anxiety
and stress. Group provides ideas and activities to help individuals who deal with
anxiety
that is getting in the way of friendships, dating and ..."
Teen Process Group
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
"Seeking support around
anxiety
and emotional regulation? Join our group for discussion on topics for teens, including self-acceptance, relationships, conflict resolution, body-image, and communication. Accepting referrals for a group to begin in-person in the Lakeview neighborhood. "
Not accepting new clients
Evening Psychodrama Group
Psychologist, PhD, TEP
Verified
Verified
"Would you like to: Be kinder to yourself or others? Decrease depression and/or
anxiety
? Understand and change the role you play in your relationships? Increase self-confidence? This group uses psychodrama and action methods to express feelings safely, explore and challenge ..."
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"We are currently running groups both virtually and in-person. Current open groups are focused on Adult Children of emotionally immature parents/people. The group is based on the best-selling books by Dr. Lindsay Gibson. Groups run weekly. We are currently holding ..."
Group Psychotherapy
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
"Adult supportive group psychotherapy. The focus is on coping mechanisms, grief and loss, trauma,
anxiety
, depression and relationship issues "
Center for Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
"I am the founder of the Center for Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. We offer insight-oriented psychotherapy for those seeking greater understanding of themselves and their world. Please browse our website at www.psychodynamicchicago. com "
Inter-Acting Peer Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
"Inter-Acting is a virtual peer group for high school or middle school students who are struggling in one or more social areas. Inter-Acting provides an opportunity for participants to strengthen their interacting skills and help increase their confidence with peers ..."
Laugh Through your Anxiety using Improv!
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, C-DBT, NCC, MA
Verified
Verified
"Improv for Anxious Minds Group is kicking off soon! Challenge your
anxiety
by learning IMPROV games! Join us in this 8 week group where we will work on communication skills and develop more confidence. This is a closed group, which ..."
Support Group for BIPOC Women
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified
Verified
"This support group is for BIPOC women ages 25-35 who have experienced exacerbated
anxiety
due to economic and racial stress during COVID-19. This group will help provide community as well as empowerment and tools to succeed. Are you a wage ..."
Attachment & Modern Dating
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"Sage Therapy Chicago is happy to announce a new group for Women between the ages of 18-30 and who are currently navigating modern day dating and relationship dynamics. The purpose of this group is to provide a space for members ..."
Waitlist for new clients
Lake Park Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"Lake Park Counseling is a psychotherapy practice, located in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago. We serve a diverse, eclectic area, including the University of Chicago academic community, and clientele in and beyond the Hyde Park neighborhood. LPC uses a ..."
Art Therapy Self-Discovery Group
Counselor, LCPC, ATR
Verified
Verified
"Declutter your mind & tap into your true authentic self! Participants will learn new ways of expression by gaining new understandings about themselves through the creative art-making process and by connecting with others. Each week, every participant will set an ..."
Relational Group Intensive
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP
Verified
Verified
"Mixed gender group where members focus on relationship issues, shame reduction, and healing of dysfunctional patters. Active process work to achieve corrective experiences is used. Psychodrama, Gestalt processes, and other process work are part of the interventions. There are 3 ..."
DBT Skills Training (Virtual) - Wednesdays @ 5 pm
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
"Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) has been shown to be an effective treatment for a number of issues including
anxiety
, depression, addiction, and relationship problems. DBT is different than many other forms of treatment because it emphasizes learning and building concrete ..."
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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.
What is the difference between Group Therapy and a Support Group?
Chicago Support Groups and Group Therapy both offer a safe place to explore important issues. It is important, however, to understand the difference between the two.
Group therapy in Chicago is led by a therapist, group psychotherapist, or group counselor, and is generally structured around an issue. The therapist guides the group through a program as the group works together to better understand thoughts and feelings. Experienced therapists lead psychotherapy groups for various ages, such as adults, and specific issues including anger management, anxiety, and coping skills.
Support groups in Chicago are usually facilitated by a therapist or counselor, but can also be led by members with lived experiences. Generally, a support group is less structured than a therapy group. Support groups bring together members to provide support and strength to each other, often around a common challenge such as addiction or grief.
Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
Group therapy in Chicago is led by a therapist, group psychotherapist, or group counselor, and is generally structured around an issue. The therapist guides the group through a program as the group works together to better understand thoughts and feelings. Experienced therapists lead psychotherapy groups for various ages, such as adults, and specific issues including anger management, anxiety, and coping skills.
Support groups in Chicago are usually facilitated by a therapist or counselor, but can also be led by members with lived experiences. Generally, a support group is less structured than a therapy group. Support groups bring together members to provide support and strength to each other, often around a common challenge such as addiction or grief.
Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.