Anxiety Support Groups in Silver Spring, MD
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Women's empowerment Group
Counselor, LCPC-S, NCC
Verified
Verified
"The goal of this group is to stop letting fear dictate your behavior. !!This is by no means a man-bashing group!! It is for women to lift one another up, to learn, listen, and feel heard. We will work on ..."
LGBT+ Peer Support Group- Letting Go of Stress
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCADAS
Verified
Verified
Teens & Adolescent Groups
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, MBA, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"5 week psychoeducation group teaching social and interpersonal skills. "
Women Of Color Healing Group
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
"This open group will meet monthly starting on March 30th, 2023 on the 4th Thursday of each month from 6:30 pm - 8 pm EST until May 2023. Being a woman in 2023 and beyond brings its daily challenges. This ..."
Mindfulness Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
"The group is a 4 to 6 weeks long and designed to teach children and teenagers how to counter stress,
anxiety
through mindfulness activities icluding Yoga, meditation, and other relaxation techniques. "
Mental Health First Aid Certification
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, MBA, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"Organizations and groups can become certified in mental health first aid. Practice provides trainings to individuals and groups. "
Teens of Color Healing Group
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
"This group will meet biweekly on Wednesdays, 6:30 pm - 8 pm EST starting on March 15th. Do you have an adolescent who may be having some difficulty since COVID-19? When the pandemic hit many of our teens suffered isolation, ..."
Despite Covid-19, Regroup and Thrive -
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, EFTcert
Verified
Verified
"An online group coaching experience which gives support for your current struggles, plus a focus on goals for growth in multiple areas of your life. In six sessions, get support and concrete suggestions towards managing better. The group will be ..."
Relaxation/ Social Skills Group/Aspergers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
"The group will combine the learning and practice of mindfulness techniques with social skills practice and training. "
Adult Virtual Dungeons & Dragons Group
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified
Verified
"Take a break from your weekday grind! Engage in collaborative game play to help build confidence and social skills in a non-traditional treatment modality. Work on relationship building, creativity, emotional expression and get re-energized for your afternoon, now online thanks ..."
Adult Interpersonal Group - online for now
Psychologist, PhD, CGP
Verified
Verified
"This mixed gender psychotherapy group meets weekly - it used to be in Bethesda but is now online (we will likely do some hybrid of in-person in Silver Spring and online in the future). Groups sessions are facilitated in a ..."
True Confidence Men's Therapy Group
Counselor, LGPC
Verified
Verified
"This group helps those who have been socialized as men notice, have compassion for, and find new ways of relating with masculine norms that no longer serve them. My co-leader and I use mindfulness and Internal Family Systems (IFS), an ..."
Everyday Mindfulness for Anxiety and Depression
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
"Focused on the practice of mindfulness, with the goal of fostering inner harmony, contentment, and acceptance among its members. By training one's attention on the present moment through methods including meditation, cultivating an awareness of one's body and mind connection, ..."
After School Teen Dungeons & Dragons Therapy Group
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified
Verified
"Gaming is being used more and more throughout the United States and worldwide to help get teens interested in and willing to participate in therapy. My hope is to use this interesting and exciting supplement to group therapy as a ..."
Online Teen Summer Dungeons & Dragons Group
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified
Verified
"This group will allow teens to build social skills, make better connections with peers, learn teamwork and have fun! Whether you have played before or are new to role playing games, this fun experience can provide a safe place to ..."
Group Therapy for Adults 25-45 - Tuesdays 1.15pm
Psychologist, PhD, CGP
Verified
Verified
"Dr Frank is about to start a new group for adults that will (always) meet on Zoom, and is open to people in any of the 28 PsyPact states. This group is suitable for men and women aged 25 - ..."
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Women's empowerment Group
Counselor, LCPC-S, NCC
Verified
Verified
"The goal of this group is to stop letting fear dictate your behavior. !!This is by no means a man-bashing group!! It is for women to lift one another up, to learn, listen, and feel heard. We will work on ..."
LGBT+ Peer Support Group- Letting Go of Stress
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCADAS
Verified
Verified
Teens & Adolescent Groups
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, MBA, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"5 week psychoeducation group teaching social and interpersonal skills. "
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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?
Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring 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.