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.
You are not supposed to know how to handle complex situations with your kiddos like intense anxiety, OCD, or huge emotional outbursts. However, when your kid is struggling, a lot of times you are put in the front line and expected to know how to do the right thing. That is HARD and unfortunately, a reality for many. In this group, we prioritize opening up the conversation around a topic that can feel so isolating and vulnerable, while also providing realistic & tangible ways to make it better.
I work with clients who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, and externalizing disorders.
You are not supposed to know how to handle complex situations with your kiddos like intense anxiety, OCD, or huge emotional outbursts. However, when your kid is struggling, a lot of times you are put in the front line and expected to know how to do the right thing. That is HARD and unfortunately, a reality for many. In this group, we prioritize opening up the conversation around a topic that can feel so isolating and vulnerable, while also providing realistic & tangible ways to make it better.
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.
Counseling, for clients in need of assistance, in practice to assist help all clients feel at peace and successful throughout life with multiple personal goals.
Hosted by Shannon Mannix Services Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, type 73
Group meets in Palos Heights, IL 60463
Counseling, for clients in need of assistance, in practice to assist help all clients feel at peace and successful throughout life with multiple personal goals.
Counseling/Therapy service for individuals, couples, families, adults, children
Hosted by Jalinia Logan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCATP, LPN
Group meets in Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Counseling/Therapy service for individuals, couples, families, adults, children
Teenage girls meet weekly to experience community, therapy, and growth. Participants will learn to build positive relationships with peers, staff, and community members through group counseling, mentoring, and experiential activities. Participants develop skills to form a healthy self image, build stable relationships and demonstrate leadership in the group to expand in other areas of life.
Teenage girls meet weekly to experience community, therapy, and growth. Participants will learn to build positive relationships with peers, staff, and community members through group counseling, mentoring, and experiential activities. Participants develop skills to form a healthy self image, build stable relationships and demonstrate leadership in the group to expand in other areas of life.
Foundations Counseling, LLC has developed a Women’s Mental Wellness Group. This groups is geared towards providing women with a safe space to discuss a variety of topics including; psycho-education (understanding symptoms and triggers), mental wellness approaches, setting healthy boundaries, engaging in healthy relationships, changing negative thought and behavioral patterns as well as building social support. Groups will meet for a total of 8 sessions: Every other Monday 6:00pm-7:30pm. Registration: September 9 - 21, 2019 Group begins: October 10, 2019 Cost: $30 per for session. In order to secure your place in the next group, please contact us at foundationscounselingllc@gmail.com .
Hosted by Foundations Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60643
Foundations Counseling, LLC has developed a Women’s Mental Wellness Group. This groups is geared towards providing women with a safe space to discuss a variety of topics including; psycho-education (understanding symptoms and triggers), mental wellness approaches, setting healthy boundaries, engaging in healthy relationships, changing negative thought and behavioral patterns as well as building social support. Groups will meet for a total of 8 sessions: Every other Monday 6:00pm-7:30pm. Registration: September 9 - 21, 2019 Group begins: October 10, 2019 Cost: $30 per for session. In order to secure your place in the next group, please contact us at foundationscounselingllc@gmail.com .
Dr. Noor Fatima Husain, MD, is an American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology diplomate practicing at SMCCS, Roselle, IL. Dr. Husain has almost 24 years of experience, specializing in treating 18 and older adult patients with neuropsychiatric issues. She has extensive knowledge, experience, multicultural sensitivity, and nonjudgmental services which result in an integrative approach to resolving patient concerns. She provides thorough patient evaluations to reach an accurate diagnosis and develop an effective treatment plan. She integrates conventional and alternative treatments to prevent and treat depression, anxiety, sleep apnea, insomnia, PTSD, and psychosis, among other diseases and conditions.
Dr. Noor Fatima Husain, MD, is an American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology diplomate practicing at SMCCS, Roselle, IL. Dr. Husain has almost 24 years of experience, specializing in treating 18 and older adult patients with neuropsychiatric issues. She has extensive knowledge, experience, multicultural sensitivity, and nonjudgmental services which result in an integrative approach to resolving patient concerns. She provides thorough patient evaluations to reach an accurate diagnosis and develop an effective treatment plan. She integrates conventional and alternative treatments to prevent and treat depression, anxiety, sleep apnea, insomnia, PTSD, and psychosis, among other diseases and conditions.
Clearwater Counseling Chicago's goal is providing modernized, mindful, therapeutic services which have been carefully designed to address the multitude of issues experienced throughout our lives. Services are refined to relate those issues towards persons of all ages as well for groups such as families, couples, individuals and siblings and others. We offer adaptable and low-stress solutions that combine strategies for assisting with the many difficult challenges that have become normal in our daily lives. Clients are taught to learn about themselves and are encouraged to explore new ways of being and thinking in a safe and comforting environment.
Clearwater Counseling Chicago's goal is providing modernized, mindful, therapeutic services which have been carefully designed to address the multitude of issues experienced throughout our lives. Services are refined to relate those issues towards persons of all ages as well for groups such as families, couples, individuals and siblings and others. We offer adaptable and low-stress solutions that combine strategies for assisting with the many difficult challenges that have become normal in our daily lives. Clients are taught to learn about themselves and are encouraged to explore new ways of being and thinking in a safe and comforting environment.
An open process group for adults navigating the complexities and richness of living between cultures. Together, we explore acculturative stress, identity, belonging, and the emotional impact of cultural value conflicts. This group provides a compassionate, trauma-informed space to reduce isolation, share experiences, and strengthen cultural resilience. Members will reflect on how cultural and social influences shape their sense of self, while fostering mutual understanding and connection. Ideal participants are open to self-exploration, curious about others’ experiences, and seeking a supportive community to grow and find belonging between worlds. Most Major Insurances Accepted.
I help clients struggling with anxiety, depression, identity, and life transitions.
An open process group for adults navigating the complexities and richness of living between cultures. Together, we explore acculturative stress, identity, belonging, and the emotional impact of cultural value conflicts. This group provides a compassionate, trauma-informed space to reduce isolation, share experiences, and strengthen cultural resilience. Members will reflect on how cultural and social influences shape their sense of self, while fostering mutual understanding and connection. Ideal participants are open to self-exploration, curious about others’ experiences, and seeking a supportive community to grow and find belonging between worlds. Most Major Insurances Accepted.
???? Adult Mindfulness Group Find your calm and reset for the week. Our 10-week mindfulness group begins Sunday, October 5th at 10:00 AM. Learn practical tools for presence, stress reduction, emotional balance, and self-compassion—perfect for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike. ? Personal Balance Counseling (Orland Park) ? 708-949-8688 ext. 0 Register on our website!
???? Adult Mindfulness Group Find your calm and reset for the week. Our 10-week mindfulness group begins Sunday, October 5th at 10:00 AM. Learn practical tools for presence, stress reduction, emotional balance, and self-compassion—perfect for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike. ? Personal Balance Counseling (Orland Park) ? 708-949-8688 ext. 0 Register on our website!
Overcome creative blocks and limiting beliefs, reconnect with your creative identity, and find the support and encouragement of fellow artists. Using Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way as our guide, this 12-week group provides a supportive and nonjudgmental space to rediscover and explore your creative self. Each week we will engage in collaborative conversations inspired by the book’s creative exercises, which are designed to help you identify and overcome obstacles to creative fulfillment and recapture the joy of artistic expression. This group is open to artists of all kinds, at all stages of their creative journey.
Overcome creative blocks and limiting beliefs, reconnect with your creative identity, and find the support and encouragement of fellow artists. Using Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way as our guide, this 12-week group provides a supportive and nonjudgmental space to rediscover and explore your creative self. Each week we will engage in collaborative conversations inspired by the book’s creative exercises, which are designed to help you identify and overcome obstacles to creative fulfillment and recapture the joy of artistic expression. This group is open to artists of all kinds, at all stages of their creative journey.
This group will provide a safe and supportive environment in which members can strengthen abilities to connect with others and increase self-awareness. By giving and receiving feedback and practicing emotional communication in the here-and-now, group members can better understand barriers to more satisfying social and/or romantic relationships. This group is open to anyone over the age of 21 and will begin once the group has reached capacity. This group will be held virtually and will meet for 9 months on Monday evenings. Feel free to reach out if interested to set-up an initial appointment.
This group will provide a safe and supportive environment in which members can strengthen abilities to connect with others and increase self-awareness. By giving and receiving feedback and practicing emotional communication in the here-and-now, group members can better understand barriers to more satisfying social and/or romantic relationships. This group is open to anyone over the age of 21 and will begin once the group has reached capacity. This group will be held virtually and will meet for 9 months on Monday evenings. Feel free to reach out if interested to set-up an initial appointment.
This VIRTUAL class is to be a non-judgmental space for teens (14-18 yrs) to learn and develop skills related to interpersonal effectiveness, mindfulness, emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Therapists will teach mindfulness paired alongside different DBT skills each week. This class is ongoing and open (rolling) enrollment This is not a substitute for psychotherapy.
This VIRTUAL class is to be a non-judgmental space for teens (14-18 yrs) to learn and develop skills related to interpersonal effectiveness, mindfulness, emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Therapists will teach mindfulness paired alongside different DBT skills each week. This class is ongoing and open (rolling) enrollment This is not a substitute for psychotherapy.
The Power of the Circle is a professionally facilitated women's group. Sessions involve each woman sharing how she feels and how she's been doing each week. Group members provide feedback and encouragement. If you want the predictability of a facilitated group with the benefits of peer support, accountability, camaraderie and bonding, this is for you. In addition to checking in there will be special topics discussed as group interests are expressed. Common topics include: working on assertiveness, procrastination, people-pleasing and perfectionism.
Hosted by Deb Dettman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, SUDP
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60660
I am here to help you wrestle your doubts and start getting rid of your anxiety.
The Power of the Circle is a professionally facilitated women's group. Sessions involve each woman sharing how she feels and how she's been doing each week. Group members provide feedback and encouragement. If you want the predictability of a facilitated group with the benefits of peer support, accountability, camaraderie and bonding, this is for you. In addition to checking in there will be special topics discussed as group interests are expressed. Common topics include: working on assertiveness, procrastination, people-pleasing and perfectionism.
At Balanced Awakening, we believe that true healing involves the whole person — mind, body, and spirit. Our Mind-Body Medicine Skills Group is a six-week experiential journey designed to help you access your body’s innate wisdom, restore balance, and deepen self-awareness through creative and mindful practices. This group integrates evidence-based mind-body approaches with expressive arts to support emotional, psychological, and physical well-being. Each week, participants explore new tools for self-care and transformation through meditation, guided imagery, movement, breathing, drawing, and reflective writing — all within a supportive, small-group setting.
I help clients manage anxiety, stress, self-esteem, cultural identity concerns, and relationship challenges.
At Balanced Awakening, we believe that true healing involves the whole person — mind, body, and spirit. Our Mind-Body Medicine Skills Group is a six-week experiential journey designed to help you access your body’s innate wisdom, restore balance, and deepen self-awareness through creative and mindful practices. This group integrates evidence-based mind-body approaches with expressive arts to support emotional, psychological, and physical well-being. Each week, participants explore new tools for self-care and transformation through meditation, guided imagery, movement, breathing, drawing, and reflective writing — all within a supportive, small-group setting.
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.
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.
T.I.P.S. is for adolescents with peer difficulties. Teens show signs and symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, Asperger's, Social Disorders, including Mild-Autism and other social worries. This includes extreme shyness, as well as difficulties in understanding social-cues, developing lasting friendships, being part of a team, or even just hanging out! Through games, discussions, videos, and activities, our teens make friends, understand gestures, read body language, deal with bullies, make conversation, and learn how to tackle teen dilemmas. Group leaders are seasoned in social skills training.
Hosted by Arlington Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD
Group meets in Arlington Heights, IL 60004
T.I.P.S. is for adolescents with peer difficulties. Teens show signs and symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, Asperger's, Social Disorders, including Mild-Autism and other social worries. This includes extreme shyness, as well as difficulties in understanding social-cues, developing lasting friendships, being part of a team, or even just hanging out! Through games, discussions, videos, and activities, our teens make friends, understand gestures, read body language, deal with bullies, make conversation, and learn how to tackle teen dilemmas. Group leaders are seasoned in social skills training.
I offer a Teen Group for ages 13-18 in Orland Park at our brand new Orland Park Group Room at 10660 W 143rd Street,. The ongoing group is currently Wednesdays 6PM to 7PM. Other Evening Times are opening for Tuesday and Thursday very soon. In this group the teens will interact and work together to better understand ways to handle social situations best. We will build better engagement and they will learn to better moments of relationships, school, work, and life tasks. They will develop ways to internally motivate themselves and become more mindful in present moments.
Hosted by Dr. Donna Mendez
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC
Group meets in Orland Park, IL 60462
I offer a Teen Group for ages 13-18 in Orland Park at our brand new Orland Park Group Room at 10660 W 143rd Street,. The ongoing group is currently Wednesdays 6PM to 7PM. Other Evening Times are opening for Tuesday and Thursday very soon. In this group the teens will interact and work together to better understand ways to handle social situations best. We will build better engagement and they will learn to better moments of relationships, school, work, and life tasks. They will develop ways to internally motivate themselves and become more mindful in present moments.
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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.