Groups run throughout the year. If you’re exhausted from tiptoeing around your parent - feeling dismissed, misunderstood, or never quite “enough” - you’re not alone. This 8-week virtual Support Group for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents brings together adults who also experienced Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN). You’ll learn supportive skills, gain insight, and build the tools you need to manage this difficult and draining relationship with more confidence and calm - even if your parent never changes.
Groups run throughout the year. If you’re exhausted from tiptoeing around your parent - feeling dismissed, misunderstood, or never quite “enough” - you’re not alone. This 8-week virtual Support Group for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents brings together adults who also experienced Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN). You’ll learn supportive skills, gain insight, and build the tools you need to manage this difficult and draining relationship with more confidence and calm - even if your parent never changes.
NEXT GROUP START DATE TBD. This group will meet weekly for six weeks. It will focus on mindfulness, regulating emotions, tolerating stress, self-care and boundaries in relationships. This is a skills-based group. You will be taught new skills at each meeting and have opportunities to practice those skills between sessions and share your experience with the group. Participants encouraged to commit to the entire six weeks as there is a lot of material covered and a group functions best when clients attend consistently. Group participants have a one-on-one appointment with the group facilitator prior to starting.
Hosted by Kristin Kelly Steady
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LAMFT
Group meets in Lakeville, MN 55044
NEXT GROUP START DATE TBD. This group will meet weekly for six weeks. It will focus on mindfulness, regulating emotions, tolerating stress, self-care and boundaries in relationships. This is a skills-based group. You will be taught new skills at each meeting and have opportunities to practice those skills between sessions and share your experience with the group. Participants encouraged to commit to the entire six weeks as there is a lot of material covered and a group functions best when clients attend consistently. Group participants have a one-on-one appointment with the group facilitator prior to starting.
Groups run throughout the year. Online support group for adults in Minnesota and worldwide who grew up with Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN) as a result of having emotionally immature parents (EIPs), and now struggle with confidence, boundaries, communication, relationships, and emotions. Inside this group, you’ll meet others who can 100% relate, understand how your childhood impacts you today, and learn foundational skills and emotional tools you should’ve been taught growing up - so you can feel more grounded, connected, and in control of your life.
Groups run throughout the year. Online support group for adults in Minnesota and worldwide who grew up with Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN) as a result of having emotionally immature parents (EIPs), and now struggle with confidence, boundaries, communication, relationships, and emotions. Inside this group, you’ll meet others who can 100% relate, understand how your childhood impacts you today, and learn foundational skills and emotional tools you should’ve been taught growing up - so you can feel more grounded, connected, and in control of your life.
This group is for female identifying individuals, freshmen through seniors, and will be limited to six people. Within these group sessions we will focus on developing skills and dealing with issues such as stress and anxiety, depression, boundaries in relationships, and building confidence in yourself. Group therapy provides a safe place for you to express yourself, offers a sense of community, and encourages you to learn healthy coping strategies.
This group is for female identifying individuals, freshmen through seniors, and will be limited to six people. Within these group sessions we will focus on developing skills and dealing with issues such as stress and anxiety, depression, boundaries in relationships, and building confidence in yourself. Group therapy provides a safe place for you to express yourself, offers a sense of community, and encourages you to learn healthy coping strategies.
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The group provides a relaxed and safe environment where men can explore their challenges with the help of other thoughtful and supportive men. Members with various struggles are welcome. These include anxiety, anger issues, depression, grief/loss, shame, and challenges with parenting, difficulty identifying & expressing emotion, relationship concerns, divorce, chemical use problems, and career concerns. The group is helpful in assisting men in feeling more connected, deepening interpersonal relationships, and increasing the capacity for healthy intimacy. Call me with questions about the group, availability, fees, or to schedule an intake interview. The group is currently meeting via Zoom.
The group provides a relaxed and safe environment where men can explore their challenges with the help of other thoughtful and supportive men. Members with various struggles are welcome. These include anxiety, anger issues, depression, grief/loss, shame, and challenges with parenting, difficulty identifying & expressing emotion, relationship concerns, divorce, chemical use problems, and career concerns. The group is helpful in assisting men in feeling more connected, deepening interpersonal relationships, and increasing the capacity for healthy intimacy. Call me with questions about the group, availability, fees, or to schedule an intake interview. The group is currently meeting via Zoom.
Intensive Outpatient Program that incorporates Acceptance & Commitment Therapy with Relational Frame Theory. The program meets 4 days a wee, 3 hours a day for 8 weeks. Individual Therapy and Psychiatry are also components of the program.
Hosted by Choices Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Group meets in Saint Louis Park, MN 55426
Intensive Outpatient Program that incorporates Acceptance & Commitment Therapy with Relational Frame Theory. The program meets 4 days a wee, 3 hours a day for 8 weeks. Individual Therapy and Psychiatry are also components of the program.
In-person experiential group starting August 19, 2025. Join anytime. You will learn somatic skills, mindfulness techniques, and specific movement exercises, which can be used to increase awareness and to help you feel more grounded and embodied. We will also use the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model to help you connect with your “True Self”, and the peace and wisdom that come with it. In each session, a new somatic/mindfulness skill will be introduced. With playful curiosity, we will try the new the skill (sometimes individually and sometimes in groups) and will share our experiences related to the exercise.
Hosted by Lenora Lemke Holistic Health and Life Coach
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, MEd
Group meets in Golden Valley, MN 55426
In-person experiential group starting August 19, 2025. Join anytime. You will learn somatic skills, mindfulness techniques, and specific movement exercises, which can be used to increase awareness and to help you feel more grounded and embodied. We will also use the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model to help you connect with your “True Self”, and the peace and wisdom that come with it. In each session, a new somatic/mindfulness skill will be introduced. With playful curiosity, we will try the new the skill (sometimes individually and sometimes in groups) and will share our experiences related to the exercise.
12 Week Virtual DBT Skills Group for adolescents age 12-17. DBT Skills can help you: Cope with painful situations, Live in the moment, Build self confidence, and Express yourself effectively. Engage in a safe social group setting, while learning new ways to cope.
Hosted by Secure Base Counseling Center: DBT Services
Counselor, MS, LPCC
Group meets in Northfield, MN 55057
12 Week Virtual DBT Skills Group for adolescents age 12-17. DBT Skills can help you: Cope with painful situations, Live in the moment, Build self confidence, and Express yourself effectively. Engage in a safe social group setting, while learning new ways to cope.
12 Week Virtual DBT Skills group for adults (18+). DBT teaches: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Begin building the skills you need to stay in control of your emotions, manage relationships well, and be empowered in taking control of your wellness journey.
12 Week Virtual DBT Skills group for adults (18+). DBT teaches: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Begin building the skills you need to stay in control of your emotions, manage relationships well, and be empowered in taking control of your wellness journey.
Does anxiety or OCD feel like another member of your family? When you have a child with anxiety, the whole family is impacted. What started off as a little worry has grown into your child’s excessive need for reassurance, avoidance of activities, or demands to help them with rituals. In this 3-part workshop, you are going to learn about ways to address your child’s anxiety. This workshop will provide with you concrete, actionable steps you can take to help your child. Learn more at stateofmindtherapy.com
I use evidenced-based therapies for the treatment of anxiety and OCD (using CBT, ERP, ACT, and ICBT).
Does anxiety or OCD feel like another member of your family? When you have a child with anxiety, the whole family is impacted. What started off as a little worry has grown into your child’s excessive need for reassurance, avoidance of activities, or demands to help them with rituals. In this 3-part workshop, you are going to learn about ways to address your child’s anxiety. This workshop will provide with you concrete, actionable steps you can take to help your child. Learn more at stateofmindtherapy.com
VIRTUAL group for LGBTQ+ adults who seek support and strategies to manage the personal and community toll of the traumatic, chaotic, inhumane, and unsafe current social-political climate. Join in creating a soft-landing place to hold your varying experiences, lend and receive support. Learn resiliency-based strategies for sustained health, wellness, joy, and preparedness. Assess your burnout and oppression fatigue. Gain insight and inspiration into the (in)direct roles you want to have in The Resistance. Develop a concrete Action and Wellness Plan. Facilitated by Irene, she/her/lesbian, a nationally recognized trainer and group facilitator. Starts early 2026.
VIRTUAL group for LGBTQ+ adults who seek support and strategies to manage the personal and community toll of the traumatic, chaotic, inhumane, and unsafe current social-political climate. Join in creating a soft-landing place to hold your varying experiences, lend and receive support. Learn resiliency-based strategies for sustained health, wellness, joy, and preparedness. Assess your burnout and oppression fatigue. Gain insight and inspiration into the (in)direct roles you want to have in The Resistance. Develop a concrete Action and Wellness Plan. Facilitated by Irene, she/her/lesbian, a nationally recognized trainer and group facilitator. Starts early 2026.
Students from 7th to 12th grade who are curious about using humor as a way to express themselves, process feelings, and connect with others. This group is appropriate for youth navigating stress, anxiety, or social challenges who enjoy creative expression and want to build confidence in a supportive, playful space.
Hosted by Levi Edward Weinhagen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LGSW
Group meets in Saint Paul, MN 55116
Students from 7th to 12th grade who are curious about using humor as a way to express themselves, process feelings, and connect with others. This group is appropriate for youth navigating stress, anxiety, or social challenges who enjoy creative expression and want to build confidence in a supportive, playful space.
Meet with others who are "coming out" of a "straight" life, and identify as lesbian, queer, bisexual, sapphic, "late bloomer," questioning, etc. Affirming space to give and receive support, share experiences, and problem-solve issues associated with coming out: divorce, children, and family; sex and dating; fitting into the Lgbtq+ community; identity; self-acceptance, regret, self-doubt, fear, guilt, shame, worry, relief, loneliness, and joy. Strategies for self-care. Resources, worksheets, & handouts. Confidential. Socially conscious. $60/session. Two Sliding Fee. Zoom. Experienced facilitator. Free 30-minute intake appointment. Next group starts mid-2026.
Meet with others who are "coming out" of a "straight" life, and identify as lesbian, queer, bisexual, sapphic, "late bloomer," questioning, etc. Affirming space to give and receive support, share experiences, and problem-solve issues associated with coming out: divorce, children, and family; sex and dating; fitting into the Lgbtq+ community; identity; self-acceptance, regret, self-doubt, fear, guilt, shame, worry, relief, loneliness, and joy. Strategies for self-care. Resources, worksheets, & handouts. Confidential. Socially conscious. $60/session. Two Sliding Fee. Zoom. Experienced facilitator. Free 30-minute intake appointment. Next group starts mid-2026.
Private practice mental health professionals serving children, adolescents, and adults, via individual, couples, and family therapy!
Hosted by Julie Richter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Group meets in Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
Private practice mental health professionals serving children, adolescents, and adults, via individual, couples, and family therapy!
Thrive Therapy provides a safe place to address the personal circumstances in your life. Thrive’s therapists and counselors are kind, approachable and professional. Creating a setting that promotes acceptance and allows you to openly explore your current trials without fear of criticism. Whether you are looking for support in managing your feelings of anxiety, struggling with your self-confidence or identity, determining the status of your relationship, speaking up for yourself, facing your addictions or recuperating from past trauma or personal loss, Thrive Therapy can help.
I work with individuals, couples, and families who may be struggling with their relationships due to trauma, anxiety, depression, and other conflict.
Thrive Therapy provides a safe place to address the personal circumstances in your life. Thrive’s therapists and counselors are kind, approachable and professional. Creating a setting that promotes acceptance and allows you to openly explore your current trials without fear of criticism. Whether you are looking for support in managing your feelings of anxiety, struggling with your self-confidence or identity, determining the status of your relationship, speaking up for yourself, facing your addictions or recuperating from past trauma or personal loss, Thrive Therapy can help.
Our goal is to work with young individuals to help increase social skills to build confidence in navigating interpersonal relationships. We offer this service in an environment that is nourishing, encouraging and allows them to effectively work with others in a group setting. We will use a variety of therapeutic modalities that include client centered therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and components of play therapy. We will offer sessions weekly to allow flexibility in scheduling. Please reach out to inquire about signing your kiddo up for a Social Skills Group Therapy session.
Hosted by Shari L Marik-Roach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Group meets in Woodbury, MN 55125
Our goal is to work with young individuals to help increase social skills to build confidence in navigating interpersonal relationships. We offer this service in an environment that is nourishing, encouraging and allows them to effectively work with others in a group setting. We will use a variety of therapeutic modalities that include client centered therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and components of play therapy. We will offer sessions weekly to allow flexibility in scheduling. Please reach out to inquire about signing your kiddo up for a Social Skills Group Therapy session.
Pinnacle Behavioral Healthcare provides a comprehensive service for individuals with a variety of psychiatric and psychological problems. We welcome new patients and accept referrals from various sources. We provide assessments and evaluations of mental illnesses, Crisis management, Medication management, Individual and group psychotherapy (talking through problems). Our psychiatric providers will help you understand your mental health condition by carrying out comprehensive diagnostic assessments that result in an individualized treatment plan, which may include medication management, and psychotherapy. We have experienced therapists that provide individual therapy, couples/marriage therapy and family therapy. They will work with you to resolve life's problems that contribute to illnesses.
Pinnacle Behavioral Healthcare provides a comprehensive service for individuals with a variety of psychiatric and psychological problems. We welcome new patients and accept referrals from various sources. We provide assessments and evaluations of mental illnesses, Crisis management, Medication management, Individual and group psychotherapy (talking through problems). Our psychiatric providers will help you understand your mental health condition by carrying out comprehensive diagnostic assessments that result in an individualized treatment plan, which may include medication management, and psychotherapy. We have experienced therapists that provide individual therapy, couples/marriage therapy and family therapy. They will work with you to resolve life's problems that contribute to illnesses.
The group provides a relaxed and safe environment where men can explore their challenges with the help of other thoughtful and supportive men. Members with various struggles are welcome. These include anxiety, anger issues, depression, grief/loss, shame, and challenges with parenting, difficulty identifying & expressing emotion, relationship concerns, divorce, alcohol & drug problems, and career concerns. The group is helpful in assisting men in feeling more connected, deepening interpersonal relationships, and increasing the capacity for healthy intimacy. Call me if you have questions about the group, availability, fees, or to schedule an intake interview. The group is currently meeting via Zoom.
The group provides a relaxed and safe environment where men can explore their challenges with the help of other thoughtful and supportive men. Members with various struggles are welcome. These include anxiety, anger issues, depression, grief/loss, shame, and challenges with parenting, difficulty identifying & expressing emotion, relationship concerns, divorce, alcohol & drug problems, and career concerns. The group is helpful in assisting men in feeling more connected, deepening interpersonal relationships, and increasing the capacity for healthy intimacy. Call me if you have questions about the group, availability, fees, or to schedule an intake interview. The group is currently meeting via Zoom.
Human beings love stories. Most of us participate in stories through reading or watching favorite movies or tv shows. But have you ever thought of your life as a story? Many of us haven’t, but every person has a story worth telling. When we begin telling our stories with a group of attentive listeners we are able to see ourselves more clearly. When those attentive listeners offer care we may not have originally been given it can be transformative. This group work combines clinical techniques, storytelling, and Christian formation. Email interconnectedcounselingmn@gmail.com.
Hosted by Eric Lonergan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC
Group meets in Arden Hills, MN 55126
I work with anxiety, depression, and related issues.
Human beings love stories. Most of us participate in stories through reading or watching favorite movies or tv shows. But have you ever thought of your life as a story? Many of us haven’t, but every person has a story worth telling. When we begin telling our stories with a group of attentive listeners we are able to see ourselves more clearly. When those attentive listeners offer care we may not have originally been given it can be transformative. This group work combines clinical techniques, storytelling, and Christian formation. Email interconnectedcounselingmn@gmail.com.
• Confidence-building practices that help participants challenge anxious thoughts, reclaim identity, and step into God given purpose. • Practical weekly action steps to apply faith and coping skills in daily life. Who This Group Is For Women seeking to: • Strengthen their faith while navigating anxiety • Break cycles of fear, worry, or self criticism • Build confidence rooted in biblical truth • Heal from past experiences that fuel anxiety • Grow spiritually while developing emotional resilience No prior therapy experience is required. All levels of faith are welcome.
Hosted by Lakeview Wellness Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LICSW, LPCC, LMFT
Group meets in Burnsville, MN 55306
• Confidence-building practices that help participants challenge anxious thoughts, reclaim identity, and step into God given purpose. • Practical weekly action steps to apply faith and coping skills in daily life. Who This Group Is For Women seeking to: • Strengthen their faith while navigating anxiety • Break cycles of fear, worry, or self criticism • Build confidence rooted in biblical truth • Heal from past experiences that fuel anxiety • Grow spiritually while developing emotional resilience No prior therapy experience is required. All levels of faith are welcome.
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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.