EACH WEEK LEARN SKILLS RELATED TO COPING, SELF-CARE & BUILDING A POSITIVE LIFE. Group not current active, call for interest and dates. Skills will include: Fight, flight, and freeze : breathing, meditation, relaxation, centering. Create a positive coping skills kit for the worst days, and always have something to look forward to, Improve sleep, Understand the importance and power of “acceptance”, instead of judgement/doubt/negative self-talk. Learn positive communication skill: assertiveness. Learn how to cope with strong emotions without “acting out” anger, making threats, impulsive behavior, or self-harm. Intake required CONTACT ROBIN DALSKE, PSYD 618-520-1764
EACH WEEK LEARN SKILLS RELATED TO COPING, SELF-CARE & BUILDING A POSITIVE LIFE. Group not current active, call for interest and dates. Skills will include: Fight, flight, and freeze : breathing, meditation, relaxation, centering. Create a positive coping skills kit for the worst days, and always have something to look forward to, Improve sleep, Understand the importance and power of “acceptance”, instead of judgement/doubt/negative self-talk. Learn positive communication skill: assertiveness. Learn how to cope with strong emotions without “acting out” anger, making threats, impulsive behavior, or self-harm. Intake required CONTACT ROBIN DALSKE, PSYD 618-520-1764
Optimum Wellness is a compassionate, trauma-informed mental health practice dedicated to helping children, teens, and adults find balance, healing, and stability. We offer individual and group therapy, psychiatric medication management, and ADHD testing and treatment in a safe, nonjudgmental environment both in-person and virtually. Our staff includes experienced therapists and psychiatric providers who are warm, down-to-earth, and client centered. They bring diverse clinical backgrounds, specialized training, and a genuine passion for mental wellness working together as a team to ensure every client feels seen, supported, and empowered to grow.
Hosted by Brandy Eichelberger
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FNP, PMHNP, BC
Group meets in Swansea, IL 62226
Optimum Wellness is a compassionate, trauma-informed mental health practice dedicated to helping children, teens, and adults find balance, healing, and stability. We offer individual and group therapy, psychiatric medication management, and ADHD testing and treatment in a safe, nonjudgmental environment both in-person and virtually. Our staff includes experienced therapists and psychiatric providers who are warm, down-to-earth, and client centered. They bring diverse clinical backgrounds, specialized training, and a genuine passion for mental wellness working together as a team to ensure every client feels seen, supported, and empowered to grow.
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Ongoing and open DBT skill building support group for ages 18+. Meeting weekly at our Collinsville office location every Saturday from 10:00am to 11:00 am. Please see the group flier in photos for more information.
Hosted by Lori Kaniewski
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC-IL, LPC- MO, NCC
Group meets in Collinsville, IL 62234
Ongoing and open DBT skill building support group for ages 18+. Meeting weekly at our Collinsville office location every Saturday from 10:00am to 11:00 am. Please see the group flier in photos for more information.
Adult women looking for support in unpacking hurts and stress. Participants will develop strength in knowing their identity can be reshaped through releasing worry and shame. Making time for sharing their journey with others and being encouraged to ask deep questions of self, God and others brings renewed hope-seeing that beauty can arise from the ashes!
Hosted by Kathleen J. Wallace
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-Mo, LCPC-Il
Group meets in Maryville, IL 62062
Adult women looking for support in unpacking hurts and stress. Participants will develop strength in knowing their identity can be reshaped through releasing worry and shame. Making time for sharing their journey with others and being encouraged to ask deep questions of self, God and others brings renewed hope-seeing that beauty can arise from the ashes!
This group is for women with anxiety/trauma who want to change their relationship with food, body image, and themselves. This group will be a call in/zoom group. It will be covered under insurance. No one turned away due to finances. This group will start on September 22, 2021. If you are interested, please email me and I will send you all the information to get started. I cant wait to start helping women support other women in being bad-asses!
Hosted by Real Solutions Professional Counseling
Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPHA
Group meets in Red Bud, IL 62278
This group is for women with anxiety/trauma who want to change their relationship with food, body image, and themselves. This group will be a call in/zoom group. It will be covered under insurance. No one turned away due to finances. This group will start on September 22, 2021. If you are interested, please email me and I will send you all the information to get started. I cant wait to start helping women support other women in being bad-asses!
I use the Reclaim Your Power book by Robin Anderson as a reference for examination of how one's feelings, thoughts,and beliefs can sabotage one's potential in relationships to self and other as well in career, and family. Through the individual exercises and group support one can begin the process of self empowerment, self nurturing, and true enjoyment of one's life.
Hosted by Diana L Appleton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Group meets in O Fallon, IL 62269
I have extensive experience with attachment issues, trauma survivors, and emotional modulation to help client deal with feelings of anxiety, avoidance, and overwhelm.
I use the Reclaim Your Power book by Robin Anderson as a reference for examination of how one's feelings, thoughts,and beliefs can sabotage one's potential in relationships to self and other as well in career, and family. Through the individual exercises and group support one can begin the process of self empowerment, self nurturing, and true enjoyment of one's life.
Online Groups
The Spark Hope Youth Circle is a safe space for teens facing anxiety, depression, and peer relationship challenges. Here, you’ll find understanding and support as you navigate life’s ups and downs. Whether you’re dealing with school stress, friendship issues, or feelings of isolation, you’re not alone. This group is about sharing, learning new coping strategies, and building resilience together in a non-judgmental environment. Spark Hope is a place to find hope, connection, and strength as you take small steps toward feeling better. You belong here. Let’s spark hope, together.
Hosted by Dr. Brandi Kelly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LCSW
Group meets in Mount Olive, IL 62069
I can help you manage anxiety, depression, and trauma with a personalized treatment plan.
The Spark Hope Youth Circle is a safe space for teens facing anxiety, depression, and peer relationship challenges. Here, you’ll find understanding and support as you navigate life’s ups and downs. Whether you’re dealing with school stress, friendship issues, or feelings of isolation, you’re not alone. This group is about sharing, learning new coping strategies, and building resilience together in a non-judgmental environment. Spark Hope is a place to find hope, connection, and strength as you take small steps toward feeling better. You belong here. Let’s spark hope, together.
Learn with others about PTSD AND Anxiety along with the coping skills to move forward.
Learn with others about PTSD AND Anxiety along with the coping skills to move forward.
Acorn Counseling is a compassionate mental health practice dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families heal and grow. Our team provides personalized therapy and medication management in a warm, supportive environment where clients feel seen, heard, and understood. We believe growth starts small—like an acorn—and with the right care, can lead to lasting change. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or life transitions, Acorn Counseling offers the tools and guidance to nurture your well-being and help you thrive.
Hosted by Dr. Andrea Spicer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Group meets in Carlinville, IL 62626
Acorn Counseling is a compassionate mental health practice dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families heal and grow. Our team provides personalized therapy and medication management in a warm, supportive environment where clients feel seen, heard, and understood. We believe growth starts small—like an acorn—and with the right care, can lead to lasting change. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or life transitions, Acorn Counseling offers the tools and guidance to nurture your well-being and help you thrive.
At Perspectives, we believe that your circumstances do not define you and that despite where you come from, you have the power to change your narrative and live a life that feels authentic and purposeful.
I help people untangle the tricky parts of life—ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, PTSD, codependency, stress, communication hiccups, life transitions, identity questions, bullying, and the deeply human struggle of feeling unsafe to express emotions.
At Perspectives, we believe that your circumstances do not define you and that despite where you come from, you have the power to change your narrative and live a life that feels authentic and purposeful.
An in-person group in Vandalia, all Christian Moms are welcome! Especially for people who help all day and pour from an empty cup when they get home.
Hosted by Wright Choice Counseling, Group Practice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR, Couples, BSP
Group meets in Vandalia, IL 62471
For trauma, anxiety and depression, we can use EFT, CBT and EMDR, neurofeedback.
An in-person group in Vandalia, all Christian Moms are welcome! Especially for people who help all day and pour from an empty cup when they get home.
Acorn Behavioral Health is a compassionate mental health practice dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families heal and grow. Our team provides personalized therapy and medication management in a warm, supportive environment where clients feel seen, heard, and understood. We believe growth starts small—like an acorn—and with the right care, can lead to lasting change. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or life transitions, Acorn Behavioral Health offers the tools and guidance to nurture your well-being and help you thrive.
Hosted by Dr. Andrea Spicer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Group meets in Virden, IL 62690
Acorn Behavioral Health is a compassionate mental health practice dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families heal and grow. Our team provides personalized therapy and medication management in a warm, supportive environment where clients feel seen, heard, and understood. We believe growth starts small—like an acorn—and with the right care, can lead to lasting change. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or life transitions, Acorn Behavioral Health offers the tools and guidance to nurture your well-being and help you thrive.
Embracing Inner Peace, P-LLC provides a range of telehealth mental health services in Illinois. Our offerings include medication management, counseling, and specialized expertise in substance use. We cater to individuals facing mental health challenges, ensuring accessible support for all Illinois residents.
Hosted by Mary Brooks
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, FPA, PMHNP-B, FNP-C
Group meets in Springfield, IL 62711
Embracing Inner Peace, P-LLC provides a range of telehealth mental health services in Illinois. Our offerings include medication management, counseling, and specialized expertise in substance use. We cater to individuals facing mental health challenges, ensuring accessible support for all Illinois residents.
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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.