Join my in-person ACT skills class to cultivate a richer, more meaningful life by skillfully navigating life's challenges. Apply ACT principles—mindfulness, acceptance, cognitive defusion, values, self-as-context, and committed action—to foster psychological flexibility. Embrace the present moment, engage in what's important, and embrace difficult emotions with openness and non-judgment. Acknowledge and accommodate your feelings, creating room for growth. Experience the power of acceptance and self-compassion as you connect deeply with the present and take committed steps toward your values.
Hosted by Jodie O'Malley, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Group meets in Belmont, MA 02478
Join my in-person ACT skills class to cultivate a richer, more meaningful life by skillfully navigating life's challenges. Apply ACT principles—mindfulness, acceptance, cognitive defusion, values, self-as-context, and committed action—to foster psychological flexibility. Embrace the present moment, engage in what's important, and embrace difficult emotions with openness and non-judgment. Acknowledge and accommodate your feelings, creating room for growth. Experience the power of acceptance and self-compassion as you connect deeply with the present and take committed steps toward your values.
Struggling with overwhelming emotions, destructive behaviors, and difficult interpersonal relationships. DBT targets these by enhancing emotional control through skills training and individual therapy, balancing acceptance and change, and teaching adaptive coping strategies. This skills-based, psycho-educational class helps you: Learn mindfulness techniques to stay present. Develop distress tolerance to handle difficult situations. Improve emotion regulation for better emotional stability. Enhance interpersonal effectiveness for healthier relationships. Find a middle path for extremes. Practice radical acceptance and self-compassion. Highly effective for those dealing with borderline personality disorder, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and substance use disorders.
Hosted by Jodie O'Malley, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Group meets in Belmont, MA 02478
Struggling with overwhelming emotions, destructive behaviors, and difficult interpersonal relationships. DBT targets these by enhancing emotional control through skills training and individual therapy, balancing acceptance and change, and teaching adaptive coping strategies. This skills-based, psycho-educational class helps you: Learn mindfulness techniques to stay present. Develop distress tolerance to handle difficult situations. Improve emotion regulation for better emotional stability. Enhance interpersonal effectiveness for healthier relationships. Find a middle path for extremes. Practice radical acceptance and self-compassion. Highly effective for those dealing with borderline personality disorder, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and substance use disorders.
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Our clients often exhibit the legacy of trauma and attachment wounding by means of affect dysregulation, ineffective/inappropriate autonomic responses, and body symptomotology. By means of case consultation and discussion, the focus of the group will center on the needs of clinicians who wish to increase their awareness of the profound affect trauma has on the body. Clinicians will expand their practice of traditional psychotherapy with the integration of theory, interventions, and techniques that directly address the somatic expressions of the body.
Hosted by Barbara Phillips
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LICSW
Group meets in Arlington, MA 02474
Our clients often exhibit the legacy of trauma and attachment wounding by means of affect dysregulation, ineffective/inappropriate autonomic responses, and body symptomotology. By means of case consultation and discussion, the focus of the group will center on the needs of clinicians who wish to increase their awareness of the profound affect trauma has on the body. Clinicians will expand their practice of traditional psychotherapy with the integration of theory, interventions, and techniques that directly address the somatic expressions of the body.
Group Psychotherapy is a fantastic way to not feel alone as you face difficult truths about yourself and your relationships. Emotional distress can be isolating. It is easy to imagine no one can understand how I am suffering. Come join a vibrant, diverse group focusing on Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Concerns, Unresolved Family of Origin Conflicts & Life Transitions. Patients range in age, gender, sexual orientation, as well as cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Sadly, emotional pain and difficulty coping are universal. It is helpful to process these feelings with others. Group Cost: $150 / session. In Person every Thursday (7:00-8:45PM)
In order to alleviate pain associated with depression, anxiety and eating disorders, my patients and I go on a journey.
Group Psychotherapy is a fantastic way to not feel alone as you face difficult truths about yourself and your relationships. Emotional distress can be isolating. It is easy to imagine no one can understand how I am suffering. Come join a vibrant, diverse group focusing on Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Concerns, Unresolved Family of Origin Conflicts & Life Transitions. Patients range in age, gender, sexual orientation, as well as cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Sadly, emotional pain and difficulty coping are universal. It is helpful to process these feelings with others. Group Cost: $150 / session. In Person every Thursday (7:00-8:45PM)
Darwin Gillett, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, will show participants ways to reduce negative emotions through discovering the body's subtle energies. EFT has been clinically effective in thousands of cases and proving dramatically successful in relieving fears and phobias, panic and anxiety, depression, allergies, and hundreds of physical symptoms. It often works where nothing else will.
Hosted by Darwin Gillett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Group meets in Westford, MA 01886
Darwin Gillett, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, will show participants ways to reduce negative emotions through discovering the body's subtle energies. EFT has been clinically effective in thousands of cases and proving dramatically successful in relieving fears and phobias, panic and anxiety, depression, allergies, and hundreds of physical symptoms. It often works where nothing else will.
This six-week mindfulness-based psychotherapy group is for individuals struggling with anxiety, and focuses on understanding and alleviating symptoms through shared experiences. Led by licensed psychotherapist Sarah Schermerhorn, each session combines a 30-minute yoga practice with a 60-minute therapy group. Participants will explore the neuroscience of anxiety, coping strategies, and techniques for trauma healing while fostering a sense of community.
I primarily work with emerging adults and adults facing challenges related to anxiety, depression, trauma, and significant life transitions.
This six-week mindfulness-based psychotherapy group is for individuals struggling with anxiety, and focuses on understanding and alleviating symptoms through shared experiences. Led by licensed psychotherapist Sarah Schermerhorn, each session combines a 30-minute yoga practice with a 60-minute therapy group. Participants will explore the neuroscience of anxiety, coping strategies, and techniques for trauma healing while fostering a sense of community.
This psychologist-led group offers individuals with anxiety the opportunity to learn, discuss, and practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) skills. The group also allows clients to provide and receive peer learning and support, celebrate successes, set goals, and stay motivated. Individuals experiencing any type of anxiety, including social anxiety, health anxiety, generalized anxiety, panic attacks, agoraphobia, phobias, work stress, academic pressure, imposter syndrome, parenting anxiety, and high achievers are encouraged to participate.
This psychologist-led group offers individuals with anxiety the opportunity to learn, discuss, and practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) skills. The group also allows clients to provide and receive peer learning and support, celebrate successes, set goals, and stay motivated. Individuals experiencing any type of anxiety, including social anxiety, health anxiety, generalized anxiety, panic attacks, agoraphobia, phobias, work stress, academic pressure, imposter syndrome, parenting anxiety, and high achievers are encouraged to participate.
Winter can deepen feelings of sadness and isolation, but you don't have to face it alone. This group will offer tools, strategies, and a supportive community to help manage depression and find moments of light even in the darkest months. We accept most major insurance policies. Self-pay rate is only $20 each session.
I work with clients who may be struggling with anxiety, depression or relationship issues.
Winter can deepen feelings of sadness and isolation, but you don't have to face it alone. This group will offer tools, strategies, and a supportive community to help manage depression and find moments of light even in the darkest months. We accept most major insurance policies. Self-pay rate is only $20 each session.
A New Offering: ADHD combined with Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) An Educational Orientation and Support Group. RSD is not an official diagnosis but is receiving renewed attention. Identical to ADHD, except that it presents with additional emotional pain. The cause can be actual or supposed rejection from others or from acute rejection of oneself. This Adult group of three to seven men and women, for one to five sessions, will apply my wisdom and techniques working with ADHD adults for twenty-five years. I've facilitated numerous ADHD support groups with a creative, informal, and.humorous style.
Hosted by Jonathan Goldin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, JD , Coach
Group meets in Lexington, MA 02420
Working with a clients' natural character strengths and virtues helps to deal with depression, anxiety, and ADHD among other challenges.
A New Offering: ADHD combined with Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) An Educational Orientation and Support Group. RSD is not an official diagnosis but is receiving renewed attention. Identical to ADHD, except that it presents with additional emotional pain. The cause can be actual or supposed rejection from others or from acute rejection of oneself. This Adult group of three to seven men and women, for one to five sessions, will apply my wisdom and techniques working with ADHD adults for twenty-five years. I've facilitated numerous ADHD support groups with a creative, informal, and.humorous style.
This group is a BASIC and ADVANCED psychoeducational group broken down into four modules including mindfulness & distress tolerance skills, emotional containment skills, effective communication, and middle path skills. The common thread in all modules is Mindfulness skills, employing current research in NEUROSCIENCE, TRAUMA, and POSITIVE NEUROPLASTICITY. This group is very effective for clients who are looking to get tools to grow personally and emotionally, no particular diagnosis is needed to benefit from tools. This group is used in conjunction with individual therapy. GROUP MEETS ONLINE VIA ZOOM
This group is a BASIC and ADVANCED psychoeducational group broken down into four modules including mindfulness & distress tolerance skills, emotional containment skills, effective communication, and middle path skills. The common thread in all modules is Mindfulness skills, employing current research in NEUROSCIENCE, TRAUMA, and POSITIVE NEUROPLASTICITY. This group is very effective for clients who are looking to get tools to grow personally and emotionally, no particular diagnosis is needed to benefit from tools. This group is used in conjunction with individual therapy. GROUP MEETS ONLINE VIA ZOOM
A process group for moms who have difficult parents of their own.
A process group for moms who have difficult parents of their own.
This after-school emotion regulation group for elementary children teaches cognitive behavioral and mindfulness skills through hands-on activities. We will practice coping strategies each week and alert care providers to reinforce at home. This group incorporates social skills and stress management techniques. This small, time-limited group will meet in person for 8 weeks and is limited to 6 participants. The group is hosted by two highly experienced clinicians, Margot LaFortune Flionis, MA, MSW, LICSW and Elizabeth Jeffery, MSW, LICSW.
Hosted by Margot A LaFortune Flionis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LICSW
Group meets in Sudbury, MA 01776
I work with clients who may struggle with anxiety, stress and loss that effects personal relationships and family.
This after-school emotion regulation group for elementary children teaches cognitive behavioral and mindfulness skills through hands-on activities. We will practice coping strategies each week and alert care providers to reinforce at home. This group incorporates social skills and stress management techniques. This small, time-limited group will meet in person for 8 weeks and is limited to 6 participants. The group is hosted by two highly experienced clinicians, Margot LaFortune Flionis, MA, MSW, LICSW and Elizabeth Jeffery, MSW, LICSW.
I currently offer three groups, two online and one potentially hybrid/ moving towards meeting in person. Groups are clustered thoughtfully according to demographics and meet both during the day and Tuesday evening times. Pre-screenings are required to help determine if this is the right fit for you. More information about groups is on my website. Reach out to me to see if you might fit into an existing group or get on the wait list for a new one. Groups are DBT informed/ focused on practical problem solving as well as asking and receiving feedback from your community.
I currently offer three groups, two online and one potentially hybrid/ moving towards meeting in person. Groups are clustered thoughtfully according to demographics and meet both during the day and Tuesday evening times. Pre-screenings are required to help determine if this is the right fit for you. More information about groups is on my website. Reach out to me to see if you might fit into an existing group or get on the wait list for a new one. Groups are DBT informed/ focused on practical problem solving as well as asking and receiving feedback from your community.
Finding Your Inner Goddess: Join our art-based support group designed for women feeling overwhelmed and stressed in their personal and/or professional lives. If you're looking to reclaim your sense of self and regain your purpose, this group offers a nurturing environment for self-rediscovery. Through art, journaling, and therapist-guided support, you'll explore and affirm aspects of yourself that may have been concealed. Together, we will emphasize the importance of healing and embracing your wholeness to effectively manage life's stresses. For more information visit: www.berylliumpsych.com/goddess
Finding Your Inner Goddess: Join our art-based support group designed for women feeling overwhelmed and stressed in their personal and/or professional lives. If you're looking to reclaim your sense of self and regain your purpose, this group offers a nurturing environment for self-rediscovery. Through art, journaling, and therapist-guided support, you'll explore and affirm aspects of yourself that may have been concealed. Together, we will emphasize the importance of healing and embracing your wholeness to effectively manage life's stresses. For more information visit: www.berylliumpsych.com/goddess
This support group will bring adults with ADHD together to provide opportunities for developing strategies for Procrastination, Impulse control, Atttention/focus, Problem solving, Emotional regulation, Coping with stress and anxiety due to ADHD symptoms, Improving self esteem, time management and organizational skills within a supportive, non-judgmental environment fostered by compassion and acceptance...This ADHD skills group meets once a week, base on your school/work schedule please choose the date works best for you! Please email to the Psychotherapist: Serap Kantarci, LMHC for further information about the dates/times for the groups!
Hosted by Serap Kantarci
Counselor, LMHC, Board, Certifi, Clinica, Supervi
Group meets in Cambridge, MA 02138
It's perfectly ok to feel insecure, angry, annoyed, sad, scared, anxious and jeaolus
This support group will bring adults with ADHD together to provide opportunities for developing strategies for Procrastination, Impulse control, Atttention/focus, Problem solving, Emotional regulation, Coping with stress and anxiety due to ADHD symptoms, Improving self esteem, time management and organizational skills within a supportive, non-judgmental environment fostered by compassion and acceptance...This ADHD skills group meets once a week, base on your school/work schedule please choose the date works best for you! Please email to the Psychotherapist: Serap Kantarci, LMHC for further information about the dates/times for the groups!
The DnD Therapy Group is an opportunity for 3-6 participants to explore an individualized campaign using the DnD 5th Edition structure to foster coping skills and develop interpersonal skills that can aid in everyday life. Topics to be explored through this individualized, collaborative and therapeutic gaming process will include: ? how to increase self-confidence and self-worth, opportunities to practice and improve assertive and kind communication, ways to develop and practice boundary setting while building and fostering sympathy/empathy, exploring one's sense of self/identity, and exploring the intersection of DnD with expressive arts therapy.
The DnD Therapy Group is an opportunity for 3-6 participants to explore an individualized campaign using the DnD 5th Edition structure to foster coping skills and develop interpersonal skills that can aid in everyday life. Topics to be explored through this individualized, collaborative and therapeutic gaming process will include: ? how to increase self-confidence and self-worth, opportunities to practice and improve assertive and kind communication, ways to develop and practice boundary setting while building and fostering sympathy/empathy, exploring one's sense of self/identity, and exploring the intersection of DnD with expressive arts therapy.
Body Image and You is a process group for women of all ages struggling with body image. Although body image concerns may look different for everyone, many women report preoccupation with body size, weight, and food intake, as well as constant comparison to others perpetuating general dissatisfaction with their own appearance. Group members will develop key insights into their own struggles with body image, as well as evidence-based coping strategies to assist in progressing toward a more body neutral or body positive perspective.
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, mood disorders, relationship concerns (of all kinds), and eating disorders.
Body Image and You is a process group for women of all ages struggling with body image. Although body image concerns may look different for everyone, many women report preoccupation with body size, weight, and food intake, as well as constant comparison to others perpetuating general dissatisfaction with their own appearance. Group members will develop key insights into their own struggles with body image, as well as evidence-based coping strategies to assist in progressing toward a more body neutral or body positive perspective.
This psychodynamic psychotherapy group is for men and women in their late 20s to early 40s who are interested in better understanding themselves, improving self-esteem, and strengthening relationships. This group is designed to help individuals learn about their social and relational difficulties by exploring here-and-now interactions in a setting with others who experience similar struggles.
This psychodynamic psychotherapy group is for men and women in their late 20s to early 40s who are interested in better understanding themselves, improving self-esteem, and strengthening relationships. This group is designed to help individuals learn about their social and relational difficulties by exploring here-and-now interactions in a setting with others who experience similar struggles.
Chill & Chat is a supportive summer group for teens to explore and manage anxiety in a relaxed, judgment-free space. Using CBT and mindfulness, participants will learn tools to cope with stress, challenge negative thoughts, and build emotional regulation skills. Sessions include guided imagery, grounding, journaling, and peer connection. Teens will leave with a personalized coping toolbox and greater confidence. Group will only run if the minimum number of participants is met.
Chill & Chat is a supportive summer group for teens to explore and manage anxiety in a relaxed, judgment-free space. Using CBT and mindfulness, participants will learn tools to cope with stress, challenge negative thoughts, and build emotional regulation skills. Sessions include guided imagery, grounding, journaling, and peer connection. Teens will leave with a personalized coping toolbox and greater confidence. Group will only run if the minimum number of participants is met.
Perhaps like me, you are experiencing existential dread or flashbacks of intergenerational trauma. In your darkest hours you may feel this as a foreshadowing. As a Clinical Social worker/ Psychotherapist l've specialized in PTSD and complex grief, social anxiety and substance abuse. I help clients develop the strength and skills to increase resilience for themselves and those they love.
Hosted by Jonathan Goldin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, JD , Coach
Group meets in Lexington, MA 02420
Working with a clients' natural character strengths and virtues helps to deal with depression, anxiety, and ADHD among other challenges.
Perhaps like me, you are experiencing existential dread or flashbacks of intergenerational trauma. In your darkest hours you may feel this as a foreshadowing. As a Clinical Social worker/ Psychotherapist l've specialized in PTSD and complex grief, social anxiety and substance abuse. I help clients develop the strength and skills to increase resilience for themselves and those they love.
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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.