Adventure Camp, modeled after Dr. Steven Kurtz's Brave Buddies, is an intensive 1-week exposure treatment, from 9am to 3pm on M-F, held yearly the first week of August. The group intervention is carried out in simulated classrooms, with activities of a typical school day. Each child is assigned a 1:1 counselor that facilitates and reinforces verbal communication. Ages 4-13 (older ages accepted on a case-by-case basis) are grouped by age into three classrooms. For more information and to register, go to www.SelectiveMutismTreatment.net.
We specialize in anxiety, phobias, and OCD, with expertise in parent support and school collaboration.
Adventure Camp, modeled after Dr. Steven Kurtz's Brave Buddies, is an intensive 1-week exposure treatment, from 9am to 3pm on M-F, held yearly the first week of August. The group intervention is carried out in simulated classrooms, with activities of a typical school day. Each child is assigned a 1:1 counselor that facilitates and reinforces verbal communication. Ages 4-13 (older ages accepted on a case-by-case basis) are grouped by age into three classrooms. For more information and to register, go to www.SelectiveMutismTreatment.net.
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment agency.
Hosted by Behavioral Services Center
Treatment Center, PhD, LCPC, CAADC, SAP, CPAIP
Group meets in Elmhurst, IL 60126
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment agency.
More Groups Nearby
We are a welcoming and inclusive group of mental health professionals focused on helping our diverse clients feel better quickly, function more effectively, and live more rewarding lives. We offer a range of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, couples therapy, family systems, and coaching services. A board-certified psychiatrist is available to provide medication evaluation and medication management to patients as needed.
We are a welcoming and inclusive group of mental health professionals focused on helping our diverse clients feel better quickly, function more effectively, and live more rewarding lives. We offer a range of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, couples therapy, family systems, and coaching services. A board-certified psychiatrist is available to provide medication evaluation and medication management to patients as needed.
This is a virtual group open to all women who are at any stage of an infertility journey.
This is a virtual group open to all women who are at any stage of an infertility journey.
As of 11/2023 this group is ACTIVE. We meet on Wednesdays. For mostly anxiety, depression, bipolar, some substance issues.
If you've ever felt trapped by addiction, constant worry, racing thoughts, sleepless nights, low mood, or trouble focusing, we're here to help you find relief and restore balance.
As of 11/2023 this group is ACTIVE. We meet on Wednesdays. For mostly anxiety, depression, bipolar, some substance issues.
Based on the best-selling books by Dr. Lindsay Gibson, this support group offers space and care for children of emotionally immature parents/people. This group has been a successful way for people to feel understood, cared-for, and provided with cutting edge resources and materials from Dr. Gibson and other experts' work in this field. Groups are run in a closed format and are accessible to anyone regardless of ability to pay.
Hosted by Chicago Therapy & Wellness PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60614
Based on the best-selling books by Dr. Lindsay Gibson, this support group offers space and care for children of emotionally immature parents/people. This group has been a successful way for people to feel understood, cared-for, and provided with cutting edge resources and materials from Dr. Gibson and other experts' work in this field. Groups are run in a closed format and are accessible to anyone regardless of ability to pay.
This is a closed group for people who resonate with terms like highly sensitive person (HSP), and/or empath looking to navigate current events while building resiliency in community. Participants will be guided through body-based techniques for self-awareness, nervous system regulation, and connection. No prior movement experience is necessary. All activities will have options for various abilities. Please note, the group will take place on the second floor of a building without an elevator. Begins March 12, 2025 (trial session on March 5)
Hosted by Kellyn Jackson
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LPC, BC-DMT
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60613
This is a closed group for people who resonate with terms like highly sensitive person (HSP), and/or empath looking to navigate current events while building resiliency in community. Participants will be guided through body-based techniques for self-awareness, nervous system regulation, and connection. No prior movement experience is necessary. All activities will have options for various abilities. Please note, the group will take place on the second floor of a building without an elevator. Begins March 12, 2025 (trial session on March 5)
Self-esteem support group. This is an 8-week group counseling experience. Through guided discussion and connection, members challenge self-doubt, develop self-confidence, and cultivate a more authentic sense of self.
Self-esteem support group. This is an 8-week group counseling experience. Through guided discussion and connection, members challenge self-doubt, develop self-confidence, and cultivate a more authentic sense of self.
Embodied Mindfulness for Self-Care (for Body-Mind-Spirit-Heart). This 2023 Summit featured 7 hours of content including Ayurveda, breathwork, guided meditation, heart-centered dance, polyvagal exercises and theory, sound healing, various regulating touch work, gentle movement, and systematic relaxation. A comprehensive brochure is available on the Phoenix Rising Solutions, LLC website (Click Presenters Image for Program Brochure) or at https://tinyurl.com/9h5ztb6e. Personal Investment of $65. Contact Jennifer for more information at 630-526-4325. Be well and Namaste.
Hosted by Jennifer A Falbo-Negron
Counselor, EdS, LCPC, SEP, TTP, CIMHP
Group meets in Saint Charles, IL 60175
Embodied Mindfulness for Self-Care (for Body-Mind-Spirit-Heart). This 2023 Summit featured 7 hours of content including Ayurveda, breathwork, guided meditation, heart-centered dance, polyvagal exercises and theory, sound healing, various regulating touch work, gentle movement, and systematic relaxation. A comprehensive brochure is available on the Phoenix Rising Solutions, LLC website (Click Presenters Image for Program Brochure) or at https://tinyurl.com/9h5ztb6e. Personal Investment of $65. Contact Jennifer for more information at 630-526-4325. Be well and Namaste.
Teen Space is a process group for girls in middle school. Kate leads the group in discussion of various topics, from anxiety and depression, self confidence, peer issues, social anxiety, and more. The group is a safe and fun place for girls to be themselves, engage with others, and learn additional coping skills. Please see www.foxclinicalservices.com for more information!
Teen Space is a process group for girls in middle school. Kate leads the group in discussion of various topics, from anxiety and depression, self confidence, peer issues, social anxiety, and more. The group is a safe and fun place for girls to be themselves, engage with others, and learn additional coping skills. Please see www.foxclinicalservices.com for more information!
I am in the process of accepting a small group of clients (4-6 people) for a unique expressive arts group. This group will focus on the use of a variety of art and writing exercises to support the reduction of anxiety. Participants do not need to have any prior art or writing experience to participate in the group.
I am in the process of accepting a small group of clients (4-6 people) for a unique expressive arts group. This group will focus on the use of a variety of art and writing exercises to support the reduction of anxiety. Participants do not need to have any prior art or writing experience to participate in the group.
Our Mission is to NORMALIZE mental health treatment by creating a safe and open space for emotional and mental wellbeing. We provide an array of services to help navigate past and present experiences that have been left unprocessed by using evidence based and holistic practices? We are committed to social justice and anti-racism. We are dedicated to providing services to individuals and families that are accessible, culturally relevant, and free of stigma. We celebrate and affirm all backgrounds and identities. We strive to provide a safe space where all voices can be heard and acknowledged.
Our Mission is to NORMALIZE mental health treatment by creating a safe and open space for emotional and mental wellbeing. We provide an array of services to help navigate past and present experiences that have been left unprocessed by using evidence based and holistic practices? We are committed to social justice and anti-racism. We are dedicated to providing services to individuals and families that are accessible, culturally relevant, and free of stigma. We celebrate and affirm all backgrounds and identities. We strive to provide a safe space where all voices can be heard and acknowledged.
Join us for an educational, in-person support group focused on perimenopause, desire, and radical self-acceptance. Come for answers, stay for support. This group is for people experiencing symptoms and changes related to perimenopause. Led by Jo Flannery, LMFT, Clinical Sexologist & Bindu Heck, PsyD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist.
Join us for an educational, in-person support group focused on perimenopause, desire, and radical self-acceptance. Come for answers, stay for support. This group is for people experiencing symptoms and changes related to perimenopause. Led by Jo Flannery, LMFT, Clinical Sexologist & Bindu Heck, PsyD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist.
Our group is called “Neurotribes for Trying Times”, a drop-in support gropu for neurodivergent folks to: 1. Have open discussions about the rapid changes going on in the world. 2. Build a supportive, honest community. 3. Process navigating trying times through a neurodiversity-affirming lens. Contact us if you are interested. Currently we meet Wednesday’s at 3 pm weekly, but may eventually expand into more times and multiple groups. Feel free to reach out if you’re interested!
Hosted by Caitlin Ruby Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60614
I am passionate about working with folks exploring neurodiversity, purpose, autism, "giftedness", mind-body connection, balance, anxiety, queerness, personal philosophy, ADHD, and creativity.
Our group is called “Neurotribes for Trying Times”, a drop-in support gropu for neurodivergent folks to: 1. Have open discussions about the rapid changes going on in the world. 2. Build a supportive, honest community. 3. Process navigating trying times through a neurodiversity-affirming lens. Contact us if you are interested. Currently we meet Wednesday’s at 3 pm weekly, but may eventually expand into more times and multiple groups. Feel free to reach out if you’re interested!
Accepting New Members: This ongoing interpersonal process group is designed for adults seeking deeper, more fulfilling relationships. Together, we explore patterns that show up in connection with others, including communication, vulnerability, boundaries, and emotional expression, in real time. The group offers a supportive, confidential space to increase self-awareness, practice new ways of relating, and receive honest, compassionate feedback. Members often find that changes made within the group translate into meaningful shifts in their personal and professional relationships. Meets virtually through a secure telehealth platform.
Accepting New Members: This ongoing interpersonal process group is designed for adults seeking deeper, more fulfilling relationships. Together, we explore patterns that show up in connection with others, including communication, vulnerability, boundaries, and emotional expression, in real time. The group offers a supportive, confidential space to increase self-awareness, practice new ways of relating, and receive honest, compassionate feedback. Members often find that changes made within the group translate into meaningful shifts in their personal and professional relationships. Meets virtually through a secure telehealth platform.
In this 13-week group, participants will work hands-on with Grace Williams (our in-house Eating Disorder dietitian ) to go through and apply the Intuitive Eating Steps. Intuitive Eating offers an evidence-based approach for individuals struggling with eating disorders or disordered eating. Virtual Section: Mondays at 6pm August 3 – November 9 2026; Illinois residents only.
In this 13-week group, participants will work hands-on with Grace Williams (our in-house Eating Disorder dietitian ) to go through and apply the Intuitive Eating Steps. Intuitive Eating offers an evidence-based approach for individuals struggling with eating disorders or disordered eating. Virtual Section: Mondays at 6pm August 3 – November 9 2026; Illinois residents only.
This cohesive mixed-gender process group includes young adults (20s/30s) who are coping with a wide variety of challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, work-stress, relationship issues, and family conflict. Through positive peer support, empathetic feedback, access to diverse perspectives and the normalization of symptoms and experiences, group members feel less alone while working through challenges and concerns. Within this safe and non-judgmental environment, clients gain self-awareness, increase insight, develop healthier coping strategies and expand their support network.
This cohesive mixed-gender process group includes young adults (20s/30s) who are coping with a wide variety of challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, work-stress, relationship issues, and family conflict. Through positive peer support, empathetic feedback, access to diverse perspectives and the normalization of symptoms and experiences, group members feel less alone while working through challenges and concerns. Within this safe and non-judgmental environment, clients gain self-awareness, increase insight, develop healthier coping strategies and expand their support network.
Specializing in helping people to better manage depression and anxiety by developing tools and strategies to navigate through life's stressors and pain. Focusing on all aspects of each person to meet their individual mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical needs to find ways to live their life to full capacity with meaning and value. Working with support and collaboration to meet each individual's unique and personal needs. Our goal is to help support and guide individuals to build tools and confidence to facilitate positive change.
Hosted by Mental Edge Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Group meets in Mokena, IL 60448
Specializing in helping people to better manage depression and anxiety by developing tools and strategies to navigate through life's stressors and pain. Focusing on all aspects of each person to meet their individual mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical needs to find ways to live their life to full capacity with meaning and value. Working with support and collaboration to meet each individual's unique and personal needs. Our goal is to help support and guide individuals to build tools and confidence to facilitate positive change.
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 difficult emotions that keep them stuck in old patterns of feelings, thoughts, and behavior and promotes access to healthier emotions that help people make positive changes in their lives. The therapy is especially helpful with individuals and couples. I have trained extensively and have over 25 years of experience teaching, training and practicing this approach.
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 difficult emotions that keep them stuck in old patterns of feelings, thoughts, and behavior and promotes access to healthier emotions that help people make positive changes in their lives. The therapy is especially helpful with individuals and couples. I have trained extensively and have over 25 years of experience teaching, training and practicing this approach.
¡NO SE REQUIERE EXPERIENCIA PREVIA DE YOGA! Grupo de yoga para mujeres en español enfocado en el manejo de la ansiedad- NO PRIOR YOGA EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! Spanish speaking Yoga group for women focused on anxiety management.
Hosted by Outlook Counseling Services, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Westchester, IL 60154
¡NO SE REQUIERE EXPERIENCIA PREVIA DE YOGA! Grupo de yoga para mujeres en español enfocado en el manejo de la ansiedad- NO PRIOR YOGA EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! Spanish speaking Yoga group for women focused on anxiety management.
See more therapy options for Elmhurst
Nearby Anxiety Support Groups Searches for Elmhurst
- Bartlett
- Carol Stream
- Downers Grove
- Glen Ellyn
- Hinsdale
- Lisle
- Naperville
- Oak Brook
- Oak Park
- Park Ridge
- Schaumburg
- Wheaton
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.