New to Adulthood? Navigating Neurodiversity in a world often made for Neurotypicals? Feeling isolated? Is the unknown of adulthood amplifying your anxiety? Join us in a confidential, virtual office space, to connect, gain insight, and learn the essential skills you need to live fully and not fearfully. We are a group of 18 – 25 year old young adults navigating difficulties with adulthood, anxiety and relationships.
Hosted by Scott F Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Group meets in Woodbridge, VA 22193
New to Adulthood? Navigating Neurodiversity in a world often made for Neurotypicals? Feeling isolated? Is the unknown of adulthood amplifying your anxiety? Join us in a confidential, virtual office space, to connect, gain insight, and learn the essential skills you need to live fully and not fearfully. We are a group of 18 – 25 year old young adults navigating difficulties with adulthood, anxiety and relationships.
Our Group is designed to treat social anxiety and the underlying social skill difficulties that often coexist. In our group you will meet other high school aged persons making the decision to not allow their lives to be dictated and controlled by anxiety and fear any longer. Expect to learn skills to initiate, maintain conversations, get out of your head and enjoy your self. You'll be invited to participate in tailored anxiety exposures to tackle the roots that maintain your anxiety .
Hosted by Scott F Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Group meets in Woodbridge, VA 22193
Our Group is designed to treat social anxiety and the underlying social skill difficulties that often coexist. In our group you will meet other high school aged persons making the decision to not allow their lives to be dictated and controlled by anxiety and fear any longer. Expect to learn skills to initiate, maintain conversations, get out of your head and enjoy your self. You'll be invited to participate in tailored anxiety exposures to tackle the roots that maintain your anxiety .
This is a group for parents of children who have special needs. Through connection and support group therapy helps support their mental wellbeing.
This is a group for parents of children who have special needs. Through connection and support group therapy helps support their mental wellbeing.
This is a group of older elementary aged children that meet each week to learn and develop coping skills to address their anxieties and worries, especially related to school and peer interactions.
This is a group of older elementary aged children that meet each week to learn and develop coping skills to address their anxieties and worries, especially related to school and peer interactions.
Hosted by Restorative Behavioral Health Associates, PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FNP-C
Group meets in Woodbridge, VA 22192
Hosted by Scott F Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Group meets in Woodbridge, VA 22193
Group designed to improve social skills
Group designed to improve social skills
Ever wanted to know how to incorporate meditation into your life on a regular basis? We provide structured instruction in the art of Meditation. Scientific research proves this technique is effective at quieting the mind, calming emotions, and promoting deep physical relaxation. Regular practice also ameliorates the long term effects of stress on the body. Instruction includes; the benefits of meditation, your unique and personal mantra, and how to use it for maximum benefits in just 15 minutes per day.
Ever wanted to know how to incorporate meditation into your life on a regular basis? We provide structured instruction in the art of Meditation. Scientific research proves this technique is effective at quieting the mind, calming emotions, and promoting deep physical relaxation. Regular practice also ameliorates the long term effects of stress on the body. Instruction includes; the benefits of meditation, your unique and personal mantra, and how to use it for maximum benefits in just 15 minutes per day.
Learn what self care is and what it looks like for you. Learn boundary setting and why its important to effective self-care and positive communication skills to help you in any relationship. At the end of the workshop walk away with a self care basket to keep for yourself or gift to a friend.
Hosted by Anew Hope LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CCMHC, BC-TMH
Group meets in Woodbridge, VA 22192
Learn what self care is and what it looks like for you. Learn boundary setting and why its important to effective self-care and positive communication skills to help you in any relationship. At the end of the workshop walk away with a self care basket to keep for yourself or gift to a friend.
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This group is geared toward girls with ADHD, neuro-divergence, anxiety, and social anxiety. We work on a host of coping skills, social skills, and anxiety support. Girls establish close connections in weekly meetings from fall to late spring. Half of the year we also do art therapy integration classes with a professional artist, integrating art and therapeutic themes/skills.
Hosted by Mary Kirkpatrick
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CCMHC, CATP
Group meets in Gainesville, VA 20155
I also specialize in working with neurodiverse clients with Autism 1, ADHD, anxiety, among others.
This group is geared toward girls with ADHD, neuro-divergence, anxiety, and social anxiety. We work on a host of coping skills, social skills, and anxiety support. Girls establish close connections in weekly meetings from fall to late spring. Half of the year we also do art therapy integration classes with a professional artist, integrating art and therapeutic themes/skills.
Adolescents, ages 10 to 15, join us to learn about wellness and managing stress! We are offering this group, based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, to adolescents who are looking to manage stress, overcome life's frustrations, and learn more about themselves in our group setting. Participants will learn ways to navigate relationships, communicate in healthy ways, heal from bullying, and make healthy choices. Reach out to our admin team today for more information, or to sign up!
Hosted by Got Your Six Counseling Services, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP, CSAC, MAC, CSOTP
Group meets in Dumfries, VA 22026
Adolescents, ages 10 to 15, join us to learn about wellness and managing stress! We are offering this group, based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, to adolescents who are looking to manage stress, overcome life's frustrations, and learn more about themselves in our group setting. Participants will learn ways to navigate relationships, communicate in healthy ways, heal from bullying, and make healthy choices. Reach out to our admin team today for more information, or to sign up!
In this 8 week program, children ages 4-6 will be able to receive social support and guidance, help with age appropriate friendship, communicating effectively with teachers and peers, and get the fun social interaction that helps kids grow! This program will be run by mental health professionals who will guide sessions and provide activities that not only teach teamwork and communication, but give real life situations and the ability to constantly stay engaged and working together! To sign up, see our website!
In this 8 week program, children ages 4-6 will be able to receive social support and guidance, help with age appropriate friendship, communicating effectively with teachers and peers, and get the fun social interaction that helps kids grow! This program will be run by mental health professionals who will guide sessions and provide activities that not only teach teamwork and communication, but give real life situations and the ability to constantly stay engaged and working together! To sign up, see our website!
This group is for young men and women ages 18+ to establish more connections socially for support and strong coping skills. Clients learn from each other and the counselor how to listen, learn, and connect. We focus on social skills, empathy, self-compassion, and topics such as drug and alcohol use, sex, and social media, relationships, and working. This is an open group with open rolling admission. Overall it is a great group, established about a year now, and still going :-) Group runs primarily from Fall to early Summer.
Hosted by Mary Kirkpatrick
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CCMHC, CATP
Group meets in Gainesville, VA 20155
I also specialize in working with neurodiverse clients with Autism 1, ADHD, anxiety, among others.
This group is for young men and women ages 18+ to establish more connections socially for support and strong coping skills. Clients learn from each other and the counselor how to listen, learn, and connect. We focus on social skills, empathy, self-compassion, and topics such as drug and alcohol use, sex, and social media, relationships, and working. This is an open group with open rolling admission. Overall it is a great group, established about a year now, and still going :-) Group runs primarily from Fall to early Summer.
The struggles that our teenagers are facing today is unlike any other time in our society. The COVID-19 Pandemic has challenged how they socialize, participate in school, cope through daily stress and handle fear. They are not alone in this fight. We offer: a 5th-8th grade in person group, an in-person group for high school age teens, a Telehealth group for high schoolers who feel more comfortable at home, and an LGBTQ in-person group. Please out website for more information!
Hosted by Heidi Graybill
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP-II
Group meets in Haymarket, VA 20169
The struggles that our teenagers are facing today is unlike any other time in our society. The COVID-19 Pandemic has challenged how they socialize, participate in school, cope through daily stress and handle fear. They are not alone in this fight. We offer: a 5th-8th grade in person group, an in-person group for high school age teens, a Telehealth group for high schoolers who feel more comfortable at home, and an LGBTQ in-person group. Please out website for more information!
This therapy group utilizes the table top roleplaying game Dungeons and Dragons. This group is great for those who want to learn better social skills, or want to explore themes and topics utilizing the powerful group storytelling that can be achieved with D&D. There are multiple groups for Children, Teens, and Adults.
This therapy group utilizes the table top roleplaying game Dungeons and Dragons. This group is great for those who want to learn better social skills, or want to explore themes and topics utilizing the powerful group storytelling that can be achieved with D&D. There are multiple groups for Children, Teens, and Adults.
Serving our heroes is an honor and a challenge. Throughout the journey there are highs and lows, but strength amongst these spouses will remain, even when strength is hard to acknowledge. The Spouse's Group is held in a supportive environment and addresses stress reduction, coping skills and celebration amongst other relatable spouses. Together, the group will experience empowerment as they mend the ones who feel broken and encourage one another to sustain. You are alone.
Hosted by Heidi Graybill
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP-II
Group meets in Haymarket, VA 20169
Serving our heroes is an honor and a challenge. Throughout the journey there are highs and lows, but strength amongst these spouses will remain, even when strength is hard to acknowledge. The Spouse's Group is held in a supportive environment and addresses stress reduction, coping skills and celebration amongst other relatable spouses. Together, the group will experience empowerment as they mend the ones who feel broken and encourage one another to sustain. You are alone.
This support group was established to provide a compassionate and welcoming community for wives of first responders to openly discuss and process the difficult, anxiety producing, and awe-inspiring moments of being the wife of a first responder. The group will primarily focus on providing support, encouragement, and feedback for one another. The therapist, Sarah Theimer will also provide information on topics to include self-care, coping skills, communication skills, and boundaries as needed. For further questions or to register please reach out to us today.
Hosted by Sarah Theimer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP-II
Group meets in Herndon, VA 20171
I provide anxiety and trauma treatment, helping adults breakthrough the cycle of worry and trauma to live a more present and fulfilled life
This support group was established to provide a compassionate and welcoming community for wives of first responders to openly discuss and process the difficult, anxiety producing, and awe-inspiring moments of being the wife of a first responder. The group will primarily focus on providing support, encouragement, and feedback for one another. The therapist, Sarah Theimer will also provide information on topics to include self-care, coping skills, communication skills, and boundaries as needed. For further questions or to register please reach out to us today.
This group is intended for young adults who are seeking to learn ways to better manage any dysfunctional behaviors that are identified to interfere with their current relationships (this could be as a result of anxiety/avoidance, depression, anger, etc). The group will increase self awareness of these patterns and behavior and assist each other in learning more effective ways to relate to our relationships and thus improve our quality of life.
This group is intended for young adults who are seeking to learn ways to better manage any dysfunctional behaviors that are identified to interfere with their current relationships (this could be as a result of anxiety/avoidance, depression, anger, etc). The group will increase self awareness of these patterns and behavior and assist each other in learning more effective ways to relate to our relationships and thus improve our quality of life.
This is a Group I have run some version of off & on for close to 20 years. I have Thirty years of Group Psycho Therapy experience running/ leading Men's Groups and have found them to be a wonderful opportunity for healing, learning and growth. They are my favorite thing to do of all the things I do as Therapist. What happens here is Men with different abilities/strengths come together to help or assist each other in a process that is often powerful & life changing.
Hosted by Robert T. Turner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Group meets in Fredericksburg, VA 22401
This is a Group I have run some version of off & on for close to 20 years. I have Thirty years of Group Psycho Therapy experience running/ leading Men's Groups and have found them to be a wonderful opportunity for healing, learning and growth. They are my favorite thing to do of all the things I do as Therapist. What happens here is Men with different abilities/strengths come together to help or assist each other in a process that is often powerful & life changing.
I am a SoulCollage® Facilitator, who occasionally offers groups. We gather to assemble collage cards and discuss the individual cards as separate entities speaking from the cards we begin with "I am one who" . This is a deep practice, which accesses the unconscious mind connecting consciousness to what was previously unconscious.
Hosted by Youngblood Art Studio LLC. art therapy
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, ATR=BC
Group meets in The Plains, VA 20198
I am a SoulCollage® Facilitator, who occasionally offers groups. We gather to assemble collage cards and discuss the individual cards as separate entities speaking from the cards we begin with "I am one who" . This is a deep practice, which accesses the unconscious mind connecting consciousness to what was previously unconscious.
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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.