Teenage girls meet weekly to experience community, therapy, and growth. Participants will learn to build positive relationships with peers, staff, and community members through group counseling, mentoring, and experiential activities. Participants develop skills to form a healthy self image, build ...
Hosted by Anna Sponsel
Counselor, MS, LCPC, CADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Inverness, IL 60067
Teenage girls meet weekly to experience community, therapy, and growth. Participants will learn to build positive relationships with peers, staff, and community members through group counseling, mentoring, and experiential activities. Participants develop skills to form a healthy self image, build ...
This group addresses the needs of undergraduate and graduate university students who are having difficulty getting their academic work completed. You will learn new skills to improve your organization, motivation, engagement, focus and self-management. You will have the opportunity to ...
Hosted by Sherri A Wandler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCN
Verified Verified
Group meets in Evanston, IL 60201
This group addresses the needs of undergraduate and graduate university students who are having difficulty getting their academic work completed. You will learn new skills to improve your organization, motivation, engagement, focus and self-management. You will have the opportunity to ...
Clear Minds Counseling was designed to help those who are struggling through any of life’s many stressors. We strive to help you set attainable and practical goals that best fit your individual needs. We have experience working with depression, anxiety, ...
Hosted by Jamie Humphreys
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, IL 61350
Clear Minds Counseling was designed to help those who are struggling through any of life’s many stressors. We strive to help you set attainable and practical goals that best fit your individual needs. We have experience working with depression, anxiety, ...
Currently postponed - closed group supporting high school aged teens in their recovery and treatment with anxiety disorders related to school, peers, and coping skills. Meets once a week for 6 weeks.
Hosted by Chloe K Cooper
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, CCATP
Verified Verified
Group meets in New Lenox, IL 60451
Currently postponed - closed group supporting high school aged teens in their recovery and treatment with anxiety disorders related to school, peers, and coping skills. Meets once a week for 6 weeks.
Breakfast Club is a supportive skill building group for high schoolers (ages 14-19). This group is actively running at our Lake in the Hills office on Saturday mornings from 9:00 - 10:00 am. Participants in group will learn skills from ...
Hosted by Owens & Associates Counseling & Therapy Center
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
Breakfast Club is a supportive skill building group for high schoolers (ages 14-19). This group is actively running at our Lake in the Hills office on Saturday mornings from 9:00 - 10:00 am. Participants in group will learn skills from ...
Online anxiety groups to work with coping. Utilizing CBT; meditation exercises, worksheets Workbook.
Hosted by Nancy Robin Krtek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ND, LCSW, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Charles, IL 60174
Online anxiety groups to work with coping. Utilizing CBT; meditation exercises, worksheets Workbook.
We are a group of empathetic and dedicated therapists committed to delivering high-quality trauma-informed mental health care. As a collective of mental health professionals, we offer a variety of therapeutic services including individual, couples, and family therapy, with the flexibility ...
Hosted by Taylor Hammes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Carol Stream, IL 60188
We are a group of empathetic and dedicated therapists committed to delivering high-quality trauma-informed mental health care. As a collective of mental health professionals, we offer a variety of therapeutic services including individual, couples, and family therapy, with the flexibility ...
At Lake Shore Therapy Group, we believe in the power of transformation and the journey towards inner healing and personal growth. Our practice is founded on the principle that everyone deserves a safe and supportive space to navigate life's challenges, ...
Hosted by Piper M Benjamin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Northfield, IL 60093
At Lake Shore Therapy Group, we believe in the power of transformation and the journey towards inner healing and personal growth. Our practice is founded on the principle that everyone deserves a safe and supportive space to navigate life's challenges, ...
Stella’s Flagship Location in Westmont,IL near Chicago is serviced by our Chief Medical Officer Dr. Eugene Lipov, the pioneer for treating PTSD with DSR SGB, and Dr. Bruce Nadro, who both have decades of experience in stellate ganglion blocks and ...
Hosted by Stella Center Irvine - SGB and Ketamine Therapy
MD, LCSW, PMHNP, RN
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westmont, IL 60559
Stella’s Flagship Location in Westmont,IL near Chicago is serviced by our Chief Medical Officer Dr. Eugene Lipov, the pioneer for treating PTSD with DSR SGB, and Dr. Bruce Nadro, who both have decades of experience in stellate ganglion blocks and ...
This is a group for returning college students meeting August 3rd - 31st 10:00 - 11:15 (Saturday Mornings) Join our engaging therapy group designed to help college students transition back to campus life with ease and confidence. Each week focuses ...
Hosted by Insideout Living, Incorporated
Counselor
Verified Verified
Group meets in Evanston, IL 60201
This is a group for returning college students meeting August 3rd - 31st 10:00 - 11:15 (Saturday Mornings) Join our engaging therapy group designed to help college students transition back to campus life with ease and confidence. Each week focuses ...
Guada Psychological Services offers quality mental health care for adolescents and adults struggling with mental health difficulties. ?We are a group of 3 mental health experts (females) and one student in training. Our goal is to provide all patients with ...
Hosted by Guada Psychological Services PC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Guada Psychological Services offers quality mental health care for adolescents and adults struggling with mental health difficulties. ?We are a group of 3 mental health experts (females) and one student in training. Our goal is to provide all patients with ...
LTG works with individuals, couples and families across the lifespan. As strength-based therapists, we believe that you have the solutions to your life challenges. Our job is to help you access those strengths and use them in ways that allow ...
Hosted by Vanessa Bradden
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60657
LTG works with individuals, couples and families across the lifespan. As strength-based therapists, we believe that you have the solutions to your life challenges. Our job is to help you access those strengths and use them in ways that allow ...
¡NO SE REQUIERE EXPERIENCIA PREVIA DE YOGA! Grupo de yoga para mujeres en español enfocado en el manejo de la ansiedad- NO PRIOR YOGA EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! Spanish speaking Yoga group for women focused on anxiety management.
Hosted by Outlook Counseling Services, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westchester, IL 60154
¡NO SE REQUIERE EXPERIENCIA PREVIA DE YOGA! Grupo de yoga para mujeres en español enfocado en el manejo de la ansiedad- NO PRIOR YOGA EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! Spanish speaking Yoga group for women focused on anxiety management.
Better Communities Counseling focuses on helping clients manage issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, compassion fatigue, anger, self-esteem, family conflict, and workplace stress. Our approach is inviting, client-centered, nonjudgemental, and relationship-based. We focus on helping clients identify goals ...
Hosted by Durrell Sheppard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oak Park, IL 60301
Better Communities Counseling focuses on helping clients manage issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, compassion fatigue, anger, self-esteem, family conflict, and workplace stress. Our approach is inviting, client-centered, nonjudgemental, and relationship-based. We focus on helping clients identify goals ...
I use the Reclaim Your Power book by Robin Anderson as a reference for examination of how one's feelings, thoughts,and beliefs can sabotage one's potential in relationships to self and other as well in career, and family. Through the individual ...
Hosted by Diana L Appleton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in O Fallon, IL 62269
I use the Reclaim Your Power book by Robin Anderson as a reference for examination of how one's feelings, thoughts,and beliefs can sabotage one's potential in relationships to self and other as well in career, and family. Through the individual ...
Feeling stressed and fatigued about daily life challenges. Learn how to manage the stress and anxiety so you can feel better.
Hosted by Clarity Counseling Services
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Champaign, IL 61820
Feeling stressed and fatigued about daily life challenges. Learn how to manage the stress and anxiety so you can feel better.
Creative Expressions is a safe and creative space where young adolescents can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences through creative expression. Led by an experienced and compassionate Registered Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor, this group aims to foster personal ...
Hosted by Kristin Moulton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60657
Creative Expressions is a safe and creative space where young adolescents can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences through creative expression. Led by an experienced and compassionate Registered Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor, this group aims to foster personal ...
Hosted by Rameya Shanmugavelayutham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60614
Intensives are highly focused and often require less time and overall cost with months of weekly therapy packed into hours and/or days. Feel better faster – Intensives are highly concentrated and focused so that you can make faster progress and ...
Hosted by Sara Whalen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT200
Verified Verified
Group meets in Urbana, IL 61801
Intensives are highly focused and often require less time and overall cost with months of weekly therapy packed into hours and/or days. Feel better faster – Intensives are highly concentrated and focused so that you can make faster progress and ...
This is a group which focuse on healing one's unhealthy relationship with food, addressing such issues as over-eating, restricting calories, yo-yo dieting, family dynamics and body image issues. The goal is to explore and create a sound knowledge base of ...
Hosted by Kelli Fultz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edwardsville, IL 62025
This is a group which focuse on healing one's unhealthy relationship with food, addressing such issues as over-eating, restricting calories, yo-yo dieting, family dynamics and body image issues. The goal is to explore and create a sound knowledge base of ...
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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.