Worried your teen may not graduate high school or college? Are you struggling to like your son or daughter right now? Do you need to help them but are not really sure where to start? Come to one of our virtual parent support groups via Zoom. Every Thursday night, parents come together at Sandstone Care and help each other as they navigate the challenges of helping their teen or young adult who struggles with drugs, alcohol, and mental health concerns. Parent support groups are free and open to all parents to attend. No program affiliation is required.
Hosted by Sandstone Care Teen & Young Adult Treatment Center
Treatment Center, MD, LPC, LAC
Group meets in Glen Allen, VA 23060
Worried your teen may not graduate high school or college? Are you struggling to like your son or daughter right now? Do you need to help them but are not really sure where to start? Come to one of our virtual parent support groups via Zoom. Every Thursday night, parents come together at Sandstone Care and help each other as they navigate the challenges of helping their teen or young adult who struggles with drugs, alcohol, and mental health concerns. Parent support groups are free and open to all parents to attend. No program affiliation is required.
I currently facilitate social skills groups on a weekly basis for the following age groups: Pre-K-2nd grade, 2nd-5th Grade, Middle School, High School & Adult. Visit www.resiliencecounseling.care for more information.
Hosted by Karl G. Memmer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Group meets in Glen Allen, VA 23060
I currently facilitate social skills groups on a weekly basis for the following age groups: Pre-K-2nd grade, 2nd-5th Grade, Middle School, High School & Adult. Visit www.resiliencecounseling.care for more information.
In addition to our evidence-based substance use and mental health therapy services, We provide robust academic support by certified and credentialed teachers to ensure the client’s schoolwork stays up to date. We help clients catch up on school work and teach individualized learning strategies to build academic confidence.
Hosted by Sandstone Care Teen & Young Adult Treatment Center
Treatment Center, MD, LPC, LAC
Group meets in Glen Allen, VA 23060
In addition to our evidence-based substance use and mental health therapy services, We provide robust academic support by certified and credentialed teachers to ensure the client’s schoolwork stays up to date. We help clients catch up on school work and teach individualized learning strategies to build academic confidence.
Building resilience skills can empower you to take control of your thoughts, outlook and perspective on any obstacles you may be facing.Resilience is the ability to overcome the many challenges we all face in life. The main reason one individual is more resilient than another is not intelligence, genetics, biological factors, life circumstance or situations; it's the way you think and respond. Visit www.resiliencecounseling.care for more information!
Hosted by Karl G. Memmer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Group meets in Glen Allen, VA 23060
Building resilience skills can empower you to take control of your thoughts, outlook and perspective on any obstacles you may be facing.Resilience is the ability to overcome the many challenges we all face in life. The main reason one individual is more resilient than another is not intelligence, genetics, biological factors, life circumstance or situations; it's the way you think and respond. Visit www.resiliencecounseling.care for more information!
We believe that family involvement is integral and necessary for the successful recovery of our clients. A person exists within a family and should be treated within the context of the family. To improve the quality of life as a family, it’s essential to involve the entire family in treatment through individual family therapy and multi-family groups.
Hosted by Sandstone Care Teen & Young Adult Treatment Center
Treatment Center, MD, LPC, LAC
Group meets in Glen Allen, VA 23060
We believe that family involvement is integral and necessary for the successful recovery of our clients. A person exists within a family and should be treated within the context of the family. To improve the quality of life as a family, it’s essential to involve the entire family in treatment through individual family therapy and multi-family groups.
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This is a process therapy group that is aimed at helping members to improve self-understanding and navigate relationships with others. Most find that group therapy can be a powerful tool to gain insight and make significant strides both intra-personally and interpersonally in a relatively short time. This will be a closed group.
This is a process therapy group that is aimed at helping members to improve self-understanding and navigate relationships with others. Most find that group therapy can be a powerful tool to gain insight and make significant strides both intra-personally and interpersonally in a relatively short time. This will be a closed group.
You aren't alone on this journey. Join us to connect, communicate and use expressive tools at times to process how adoption has shaped your life and relationships. Navigating search and reunion, troubled adoptive family relationships, current relationships, transracial/cultural adoption, parenting as an adoptee, and more. Join fellow adoptees for conversation, creative activities, and support. Our members are very welcoming and supportive of new members joining. We are meeting virtually on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 6:30-8:00 pm. The fee is $45 and can be self-pay or insurance if the therapist is in-network.
You aren't alone on this journey. Join us to connect, communicate and use expressive tools at times to process how adoption has shaped your life and relationships. Navigating search and reunion, troubled adoptive family relationships, current relationships, transracial/cultural adoption, parenting as an adoptee, and more. Join fellow adoptees for conversation, creative activities, and support. Our members are very welcoming and supportive of new members joining. We are meeting virtually on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 6:30-8:00 pm. The fee is $45 and can be self-pay or insurance if the therapist is in-network.
Open ONLY those who have completed either the MBCT or DBT programs offered at Discovery Counseling and Consulting. Offered the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, this practice group focuses on helping individuals continue their mindfulness practice. Each month a new skill is introduced. Support is provided via Facebook Group, email support, planned readings and structured daily practice plans. To prevent anxiety, depression or stress, it is essential to develop a plan to live consciously. Mindfulness can play an important part in keeping us stable, happy, and healthy. Find that consistency in community!
Hosted by Robert 'Trip' Young
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, MSN, PMHNP
Group meets in Henrico, VA 23228
Open ONLY those who have completed either the MBCT or DBT programs offered at Discovery Counseling and Consulting. Offered the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, this practice group focuses on helping individuals continue their mindfulness practice. Each month a new skill is introduced. Support is provided via Facebook Group, email support, planned readings and structured daily practice plans. To prevent anxiety, depression or stress, it is essential to develop a plan to live consciously. Mindfulness can play an important part in keeping us stable, happy, and healthy. Find that consistency in community!
AuDHD Safe Space Workshop is a micro-group of 5-10 individuals aged 18 or older with diagnosis or self-diagnosis of ADHD/ADD and diagnosis or self-diagnosis of ASD. It's weekly on Tuesday night from 5:00pm - 6:30pm (1.5 hours). This is an ongoing workshop that will last eight weeks. First session is Tuesday, May 6, 2025. The first workshop will be 100% virtual. Sessions are $15 per/week and there is an option to pay upfront for the eight weeks at a rate of $100 total. Go to website to see brochure and register.
Hosted by Mental Health Advocates
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23229
We have a variety of qualifications including, but not limited to, expertise in Anxiety Due to a Medical Condition, ADHD Testing, Executive Function Counseling, Health and Wellness Living, including Bariatric Pre-Surgical Testing, and the intersections of mental health, substance use, and trauma.
AuDHD Safe Space Workshop is a micro-group of 5-10 individuals aged 18 or older with diagnosis or self-diagnosis of ADHD/ADD and diagnosis or self-diagnosis of ASD. It's weekly on Tuesday night from 5:00pm - 6:30pm (1.5 hours). This is an ongoing workshop that will last eight weeks. First session is Tuesday, May 6, 2025. The first workshop will be 100% virtual. Sessions are $15 per/week and there is an option to pay upfront for the eight weeks at a rate of $100 total. Go to website to see brochure and register.
This is a codependency psychoeducational group. This group is designed to help individuals understand and cope with problems in their relationships. Group members will share life experiences, patterns of unhealthy behaviors and learn tools to break generational curses to promote healthier individuals, families and communities. Although this is not group therapy, the information provided in the group has validity and has been researched.
Hosted by Deborah Howard-Dobbins(Talk Work Heal)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23294
This is a codependency psychoeducational group. This group is designed to help individuals understand and cope with problems in their relationships. Group members will share life experiences, patterns of unhealthy behaviors and learn tools to break generational curses to promote healthier individuals, families and communities. Although this is not group therapy, the information provided in the group has validity and has been researched.
A Mindful Life is an 8-week Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) course taught to break the cycle of depression, anxiety, anger, and even chronic pain. MBCT is proven to be as effective as medication in preventing depression relapse, and daily mindfulness practice can increase calmness, improve concentration, significantly decrease stress. Developing self-compassion techniques is also an important part of the class. Each teacher practices mindfulness and/or meditation daily, have attended silent meditation retreats, and one has studied in India. Upon completion, course graduates are encouraged to attend a weekly FREE follow-up program.
Hosted by Robert 'Trip' Young
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, MSN, PMHNP
Group meets in Henrico, VA 23228
A Mindful Life is an 8-week Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) course taught to break the cycle of depression, anxiety, anger, and even chronic pain. MBCT is proven to be as effective as medication in preventing depression relapse, and daily mindfulness practice can increase calmness, improve concentration, significantly decrease stress. Developing self-compassion techniques is also an important part of the class. Each teacher practices mindfulness and/or meditation daily, have attended silent meditation retreats, and one has studied in India. Upon completion, course graduates are encouraged to attend a weekly FREE follow-up program.
Executive Dysfunction Support Group is a micro-group of 5-10 individuals aged 18 or older experiencing executive dysfunction. One session weekly on Wednesday night from 5:00pm - 6:30pm (1.5 hours). The first session will be Wednesday, May 21, 2025. This support group will be 100% virtual. Sessions are $15 per/week and there is an option to pay upfront for the eight weeks at a rate of $100 total. Review our website for more details, to download a brochure and to learn how to register.
Hosted by Mental Health Advocates
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23229
We have a variety of qualifications including, but not limited to, expertise in Anxiety Due to a Medical Condition, ADHD Testing, Executive Function Counseling, Health and Wellness Living, including Bariatric Pre-Surgical Testing, and the intersections of mental health, substance use, and trauma.
Executive Dysfunction Support Group is a micro-group of 5-10 individuals aged 18 or older experiencing executive dysfunction. One session weekly on Wednesday night from 5:00pm - 6:30pm (1.5 hours). The first session will be Wednesday, May 21, 2025. This support group will be 100% virtual. Sessions are $15 per/week and there is an option to pay upfront for the eight weeks at a rate of $100 total. Review our website for more details, to download a brochure and to learn how to register.
This group is for men seeking emotional, spiritual, and mental growth, with a focus on stress management. Whether you're facing mental health challenges or seeking meaningful connections, this group provides a path to healing. With the support of others, you’ll be empowered to manage stress, face challenges, and create movement towards the life you want. What to Expect: A Safe Space: A non-judgmental environment to express yourself and know you're not alone. Effective Stress Management: Techniques drawing from CBT, mindfulness, and Christian counseling to improve emotional regulation. Mutual Support: Build a network of understanding and camaraderie.
I enjoy working with male clients ages 16 and up who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, adoption issues, autism or male issues.
This group is for men seeking emotional, spiritual, and mental growth, with a focus on stress management. Whether you're facing mental health challenges or seeking meaningful connections, this group provides a path to healing. With the support of others, you’ll be empowered to manage stress, face challenges, and create movement towards the life you want. What to Expect: A Safe Space: A non-judgmental environment to express yourself and know you're not alone. Effective Stress Management: Techniques drawing from CBT, mindfulness, and Christian counseling to improve emotional regulation. Mutual Support: Build a network of understanding and camaraderie.
Our Mindfulness group provides a safe, supportive space for women navigating the perinatal stages, focusing on resilience and emotional balance. Led by licensed psychotherapists, these sessions blend mindfulness principles with evidence-based practices to manage stress, anxiety, and emotional shifts common in motherhood. Members engage in deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and mindful meditation exercises, learning to anchor in the present moment. These skills help participants respond to challenging thoughts and emotions with clarity and calmness. Group discussions and guided reflections foster shared experiences, creating a community where mothers feel understood and supported in their unique journey.
Hosted by Nestling Sparrow (Jennifer Love)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, (VA&DC), LCPC, PMH-T, NCC
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23233
We help women struggling with anxiety, depression, and traumatic birth experiences on their motherhood journey.
Our Mindfulness group provides a safe, supportive space for women navigating the perinatal stages, focusing on resilience and emotional balance. Led by licensed psychotherapists, these sessions blend mindfulness principles with evidence-based practices to manage stress, anxiety, and emotional shifts common in motherhood. Members engage in deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and mindful meditation exercises, learning to anchor in the present moment. These skills help participants respond to challenging thoughts and emotions with clarity and calmness. Group discussions and guided reflections foster shared experiences, creating a community where mothers feel understood and supported in their unique journey.
Eager to take charge of your self-care but don't know how? Our six-week group (with max of six clients) will teach you foundational skills and provide a space for shared experience to help with anxiety management, emotional regulation, and physical self-care. Techniques we'll teach and practice will include breathwork, journaling, boundary setting, and more! To find out more, please call or email to set up a consultation and screening. Group will run from Oct 7th through Nov 11th 2024.
Eager to take charge of your self-care but don't know how? Our six-week group (with max of six clients) will teach you foundational skills and provide a space for shared experience to help with anxiety management, emotional regulation, and physical self-care. Techniques we'll teach and practice will include breathwork, journaling, boundary setting, and more! To find out more, please call or email to set up a consultation and screening. Group will run from Oct 7th through Nov 11th 2024.
Offered through virtual services the anxiety coping skills group is designed specifically for teens aged 13-15, who are dealing with a range of anxiety disorders. The group aims to provide them with skills to effectively manage the symptoms of anxiety by increasing resiliency, focusing on personal strengths, and improving social/ communication skills. This group empowers teens to reduce or eliminate destructive anxiety and its accompanying symptoms. The objectives of this therapy group include enhancing the clients understanding of anxiety, how it shapes our thinking and ways to counteract its influence.
Hosted by Virginia Counseling Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, LPC, LMFT
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23235
Offered through virtual services the anxiety coping skills group is designed specifically for teens aged 13-15, who are dealing with a range of anxiety disorders. The group aims to provide them with skills to effectively manage the symptoms of anxiety by increasing resiliency, focusing on personal strengths, and improving social/ communication skills. This group empowers teens to reduce or eliminate destructive anxiety and its accompanying symptoms. The objectives of this therapy group include enhancing the clients understanding of anxiety, how it shapes our thinking and ways to counteract its influence.
solo private practice.
solo private practice.
Individual and Group Supervision for LPC and ATR credentials online or in person.
Individual and Group Supervision for LPC and ATR credentials online or in person.
This 6-week group is designed to help children learn and practice a variety of mindfulness skills to help them increase their focus, gain self-awareness, manage overwhelming thoughts and emotions, and learn to calm down while becoming more present. We will incorporate creative activities that will foster connection and acceptance. Mindfulness is a powerful way for kids to develop a healthy connection to themselves and the world around them.
Hosted by Nidhi Tewari
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Group meets in Mechanicsville, VA 23116
This 6-week group is designed to help children learn and practice a variety of mindfulness skills to help them increase their focus, gain self-awareness, manage overwhelming thoughts and emotions, and learn to calm down while becoming more present. We will incorporate creative activities that will foster connection and acceptance. Mindfulness is a powerful way for kids to develop a healthy connection to themselves and the world around them.
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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.