Stress management looks different for everyone. In this group, you will learn what stress is, what it does for your mind and body, discover various ways to manage stress effectively, share and learn from others in a supportive environment.
Do stress and anxiety prevent you from enjoying your favorite activities or spending time with loved ones?
Specialties include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety and depression, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for trauma, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for personality disorders and effective behavioral strategies to enhance your quality of life. I offer convenient telehealth therapy so you don't have to leave the comfort of your environment.
Offering online and in-person groups using Mind Over Mood workbook. Next group starting in spring. Stay tuned for details.
Hosted by Jennifer Wilson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, ARNP, PMHNP
Group meets in Ellensburg, WA 98926
My goal is to help you find meaning and value in your unique experiences. My role as your mental health advocate is to help you find healing. I believe this can only be achieved through a trusting and a supportive relationship built on mutual respect.
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I am partnering with the Pegasus Project for a limited amount of hands-on Equine Assisted Counseling (EAC) sessions utilizing their horses as part of the therapy experience. Our EAC sessions will be private sessions, including myself, the client, an Equine Specialist from Pegasus, and one of their wonderful therapy horses. EAC is a type of therapy that works with horses to help people develop emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Clients may engage in tasks like feeding, grooming, leading the horse, and/or interacting with the horse. After each session, the client will discuss their experiences and emotions with the therapist.
I also work with a lot of individuals who struggle with chronic anxiety and depression.
Do you feel overwhelmed by the challenges of navigating life as a neurodivergent person?
Are you struggling to manage the complexities of living with ADHD, autism, or other neurodivergencies? Do you find it difficult to balance your mental health with the demands of your career, relationships, and personal growth? It’s common to feel misunderstood, exhausted, or disconnected, especially when societal norms don’t align with who you are. You are not alone. Many individuals seek clarity, connection, and tools to help them thrive in a neurotypical world.
ADHD is not a flaw, but a unique way of seeing and interacting with the world—a whirlwind of creativity, possibility, and uncontainable enthusiasm. It sparks innovation, fuels invention, and brings joy to the everyday. While the journey can be challenging, with forgotten keys and unfinished tasks, these hurdles only highlight the brilliance of the ADHD mind. Our philosophy celebrates this vibrant, dynamic way of thinking, embracing both the strengths and quirks that make each individual with ADHD extraordinary. Together, we’ll explore the hidden treasures of this journey, where creativity, passion, and potential shine through.
I’m Michelle Brantingham, a PMHNP with 19 years of nursing experience, and I’m proud to be part of the team at PNW Virtual Health. After seeing firsthand the impact the pandemic had on mental health, I decided to pursue my advanced degree in psychiatric mental health nursing. This experience deepened my commitment to understanding and addressing mental health issues, and I’m dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care to everyone I serve.
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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.