Dialectical Behavioral Therapy identifies and changes negative thinking patterns and pushes for positive behavioral changes. DBT Group Therapy at Gateway to Solutions focuses on mindfulness; interpersonal effectiveness, stress tolerance, and emotional regulation. DBT treats Depression, Anxiety, Self-Harm, Personality Disorders, Binge-eating, PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI), Mood Disorders, and Abuse survivors. Things You Should Know: Thursdays, Open Admission, 1.5-hour per session, meets once a week IN PERSON at our downtown NYC office, Thursdays 7 PM to 8:30 PM, $125 per session, Insurance reimbursable, contact us to schedule an intake.
Hosted by Jamie Downie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, DBT, CBT, REBT
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10006
Jamie Downie LMSW, DBT, CBT, REBT is an experienced mental health professional determined to create a welcoming and productive environment to foster growth for people of all ages and walks of life. Are you feeling like you want to make changes in your life, yet are unsure of how to get there? Do you feel down, anxious, or repetitive patterns of behavior are getting in your way? You may be in need of a safe place to process past trauma, support in understanding and changing unhealthy patterns, healthy coping skills, and/or a gentle push toward your goals. Seeking out therapy can be a great and empowering first step to creating change
Hosted by Claire Cornelio
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10001
This group will focus on working with young people through creative methods such as: art, writing, movement to teach mindfulness and meditation skills. These skills help decrease at-risk behaviors, increase self-confidence and self-image. The group will also provide support to young people facing stressful transitions by providing group support and focusing on their strengths. If interested contact adrienne@presentmomentpsychotherapy.com
Hosted by Adrienne Glasser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW, RDMT
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10025
Are you ready to feel more in charge of your life? Ready to feel more empowered and aware, rather than having your fears and behaviors control you? We can work together towards creating the changes you have been wanting to make. I have developed a group practice, Present Moment Psychotherapy and Coaching that is devoted to helping people transform their lives by uncovering their inner resources and bring this power to their every day lives through the present moment.
Hosted by Aleecia Kaloustian
Art Therapist, LCAT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10003
This is not just a group it's a community! The purpose of it is to support each other by creating a safe space to connect deeper with ourselves, each other and the source. We will accomplish this through meditation, breath work, tantric/shamanic/Sufi exercises, emotional release, group discussion and sharing. We will explore trust, integrity, commitment, and boundaries. Katya Salkinder is a Body Centered psychotherapist and healer in private practice, specializing in holistic and spiritual growth. She is a certified Tantra and Yoga teacher with over 25 years' experience.
Hosted by Kathrine Salkinder
Counselor, LMHC, MA, APP, GP, YT
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10012
"Poverty is not just being without food it is the absence of love."
Perhaps you have been in therapy before and it did not work very well. The Heartbeat Method© of Body Centered Psychotherapy offers an innovative alternative approach to recovery which integrates traditional and spiritual approaches to healing. It helps you to rediscover aliveness, zest for life, strength through finding peace, heal your body, find love through healing your sexuality, improve your relationships and sex life. My approach will assist you in experiencing freedom from anxiety, depression, addictions, low self-esteem, chronic body pain or tension, heal your childhood
I am looking to start a peer supervision group (or provide one-on-one supervision) for clinicians. This group will include case presentations (with feedback) and didactic lessons on requested topics.
Hosted by Merritt Stewart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10026
I have worked on with clients on a variety of issues, including: anxiety; mood disorders; trauma; relationships and/or work challenges.
I believe that people seek therapy because they want to feel better and are having difficulty navigating obstacles which stand in their way. Do you feel unsatisfied with your interpersonal relationships? Work? Do you often feel anxious or sad? Do you ever find yourself engaged in destructive patterns and unable to change them? Have you experienced any trauma(s) during your lifetime, which may be contributing to your current mood, behavior and functioning? If you can answer "yes" to some or all of these questions, I can help. I have over 25 years of experience as a practicing therapist in NYC.
During this time of collective trauma, this group serves as a space for mental health professionals to connect, receive clinical case consultation & support. The cornerstones of Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) along with emerging research on the integration of somatic-based therapies in trauma work will be presented. Dr. BethAnne K.W. from Hawaii will join to teach lessons of art and creativity as self-care.
Hosted by Jennifer Neuhof
Psychologist, PsyD, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10075
My work encompasses dating, intimacy, couples, marriage, and parenting concerns, physical, sexual, and narcissistic abuse, dissociated states, nervous system regulation, and trauma recovery, problems with anxiety, depression, feelings of meaninglessness, true self emergence, college mental health, and treating physicians and mental health professionals.
I provide a warm and safe yet dynamic environment in which my clients express their innermost thoughts, gain insight, heal wounds and learn to live with more confidence, humor and joy. With 25 years of supervising and clinical experience with children, adults and couples, I am able to quickly attune and help clients feel at ease. I listen closely to my client’s thoughts, fears and dreams while helping them to make meaningful connections that strengthen their sense of self. While deep inner work generally takes time, some positive change can be anticipated rapidly.
Through working with my Pilates instructor, Daisy Sola Lespiers, we have developed a 6 session mat course that educates those who practice pilates on how to work through blocks and inefficiencies in the body by integrating the heart/mind. We are launching this course in Autumn 2024 and are looking for individuals who would like to join!
Hosted by Cynthia Kagoshima ACCEP
BS, ACCEP
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10001
Self transformation comes from understanding how the body and the mind have been impacted by childhood trauma. The somatic modality I practice, Core Energetics, offers a unique opportunity to unwind childhood conditioning/trauma and discover who we truly are. Anxiety has become an ever-present emotion with the things that have been happening worldwide over the last 5 years. How do we navigate life when our anxiety is at levels where it is hard to access our rational brain? Also, our childhood trauma is often times echoing in the background, through the events that are happening in the present. Why do we tend to repeat patterns?
This virtual group is geared towards adults with depression and/or anxiety, especially social anxiety, struggling with isolation and loneliness. This is a safe place to create a sense of community, support one another, and find peace. There is also a focus on building positive coping skills to handle difficult emotions as they arise. The group meets on Thursday evenings from 5:30-6:30 pm and is facilitated by Rachel Parodneck, a licensed clinical social worker and certified group psychotherapist trained in CBT with years of experience providing group psychotherapy to high-functioning adults.
Hosted by Rachel Parodneck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10025
I believe that the foundation of effective therapy is the therapeutic relationship between therapist and client. Without that, there is no way for trust to be built and no progress to be made. I specialize in treating adults who are struggling with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction, and those experiencing infertility. I work with individuals and run groups. I am a Certified Group Psychotherapist, facilitating a number of groups. I am licensed in both NY and NJ. I know that change is not easy. I am dedicated to helping my clients create the life they've always wanted, and living it to their full potential.
Specialists in the Treatment of Anxiety
Hosted by Steve M Jenkins
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10021
Anxiety on its own can be extremely challenging. To make matters more difficult, it often also comes with sleep difficulties or depression, which can make daily life an exhausting and frustrating experience. The good news is that with the correct approach, it is usually possible to make significant progress in a short period of time. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, and related difficulties (including panic attacks, OCD, generalized anxiety, phobias, PTSD, and others). I have a particular specialty in the treatment of insomnia and sleep related disorders.
DBT is an evidence-based program that has been proven to help teens: handle their emotions so they are less reactive and impulsive, eliminate self-harm and destructive behaviors, and better navigate their relationships (family, school, peers) by developing communication strategies and positive ways of interacting with others. DBT helps increase focus, improving school performance and building higher self-esteem so teens learn to love and accept themselves. Group therapy allows teens to connect and practice skills with peers in a structured safe space, offering a new perspective and validation from others experiencing similar situations. Parent support is also provided.
Hosted by Empower Your Mind Therapy
Counselor, LMHC, CDBT
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10010
We look forward to helping you think different, worry less and feel better!.
No matter what stage of life you may be in – adulthood or adolescence – life can be difficult. It can feel out of control, messy, and stressful. Whether you are struggling or need help for your teen, Empower Your Mind Therapy (EYMT) is here to help. Our process at EYMT is to help clients build more effective and helpful behaviors around new thoughts. Our mission is to provide all clients with the tools, skills and empowerment they need to build their life worth living.
I have formed a group practice devoted to providing the best and highest quality comprehensive psychological services. My mission is to design the most effective individualized treatment to help you reach optimal health and well-being. My team prides itself in its expertise of both the diagnosis and treatment of psychological issues. We believe in using our clinical experience with various forms of therapies to best tailor treatment to your needs and personality. After an initial assessment, we will provide care tailored specifically to your personality and health concerns to achieve the best and fastest results.
Hosted by Yasmine Saad
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10010
I specialize in depression, anxiety, panic attacks, relationship issues and parenting challenges.
Nominated Top Doctor in NYC for the past five years and recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Psychology, I dedicate myself to helping you out of feeling stuck, down and anxious. My goal is to help you find your way to feeling better. I will listen to you, understand who you are and give you lots of help and insight into your suffering. You will leave the initial consult feeling so much better! I will tailor a treatment to your needs and personality and match you with a therapist in my practice who is a great match for you. My patients love this model and I am sure that you will too!
Get Out Of Your Own Way & Start Living The Life You Want! This group helps create a shared environment to learn how to work through many of the consequences of experiencing trauma. Our group will help focus on identifying and learning to trust oneself, setting boundaries, understanding the neuroscience behind creating change, honing skills to build resilience and compassion for oneself and others, tolerating vulnerability in self and others, finding support on shared issues, and identifying what blocks your ability to connect and feel present in your life.
Hosted by Jenna D'Anna
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10001
Do you ever question what you are doing, and where you are going? Maybe you feel stuck, unheard, defeated, anxious or angry. Do you find yourself reliving old patterns? My hope is to help you break away from these patterns you feel confined to and challenge you to become a more liberated you. Our work together will build a foundation of trust and safety from within that will allow you to access your authentic self. We will understand how your past experiences impact your present and use our relationship to create real change that can help restore feelings of hope that may feel distant to you now.
Cancer can be taxing on a physical, mental, and emotional level. We welcome all individuals who are coping with or recovering from cancer. This group will provide a safe and low pressure space for members to share information and experiences with other people who understand. We welcome anyone who wants to alleviate anxiety, stress, and learn to better cope during their journey. The group will incorporate a person-centered approach to cater to each client's emotional needs. In the group, we will explore different avenues of self care and emotional regulation through open dialogue. Sessions will be on zoom.
Hosted by Claudia Belmonte
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10075
I have worked with individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds with needs like depression, grief, illness, anxiety, life transitions, addiction, and relationship issues.
Are you seeking therapy to find relief from issues that have become too overwhelming, limiting, or debilitating? Are you looking to improve your relationships or process a difficult diagnosis or loss? I will work collaboratively with you to gain a deeper understanding of your emotions by analyzing past experiences and current life circumstances to bring relief and resolution. I will help you to better understand yourself and your relationships by improving communication and emotional awareness. My goal as your counselor is to help you meet your therapeutic goals and enact the change you want to see in yourself and your life.
Drama therapy is an active experiential approach that uses theater techniques to promote mental health. Our group work uses issue oriented improvisational theater such as story, theater games, role play and performance in a fun and creative atmosphere. Focusing on group concerns, we create new possibilities for growth and change. Unconscious material and issues may surface in a safe, new supportive peer group.
Hosted by Diana Jeanne Feldman
LCAT, BCT, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10019
Does your child suffer from anxiety, depression, or trauma? This can be very difficult for them and for you. With 25 years experience, I help you understand and overcome obstacles interfering with your child's potential. Children need a safe and playful space to work through difficult issues. Expressive arts approaches are often effective when words are not enough. My down-to-earth style helps children and teens build trust so they can discover new coping skills to replace negative self-concepts and behavior. We work together on concrete tools to address issues such as school challenges, relationships, and symptoms of trauma.
Boutique Psychotherapy is a concierge mental health practice that provides innovative, goal-oriented, interactive psychotherapy that is meant to get you to your goals and living the fulfilling life you deserve. We support you through life's stressors by providing a comforting yet challenging therapeutic experience to help you not just have a safe space to vent but also to learn coping skills and more about yourself as a person. We specialize in working with physicians, executives, parents and single people in NYC.
Hosted by Dr. Carli Blau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, MEd, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10016
Specialties include: painful sex, pelvic floor dysfunction, low sexual esteem, infertility, endometriosis, women's health issues, marital and divorce issues, break up counseling, couples therapy, sexual health education, sexual identity/orientation, sexual dysfunction, pre-marital counseling, as well as depression, anxiety, and career issues.
If you're looking for a therapist who has the ability to help you psychoanalyze but also provide direction, you're in the right place. I see clients with every day struggles such as anxiety, depression, confidence, and work/career counseling issues but my specialty is in sex and relationship therapy and women's health issues as well as working with people in the medical community. I am also the founder and clinical director of a concierge mental health practice Boutique Psychotherapy, and have a team of brilliant clinicians who work with me. We do not accept insurance, but can provide a statement for out of network reimbursement.
For adults in their 20s-30s. In a group setting, the therapist can help you learn about your interpersonal habits in real time and you have a safe space to express yourself, receive feedback, and try new behaviors. If you are particularly unsatisfied with your relationships or your ability to connect, group therapy may be even more powerful than one-on-one treatment.
Hosted by Dr. Philip Bender
Psychologist, PhD, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10003
Welcome. I'm a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified Group Psychotherapist, and trained EMDR practitioner. My specialties include trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, climate distress, and existential issues. I particularly have experience working with young adults and creative professionals, and providing group therapy. My work integrates several therapy approaches including psychodynamic/psychoanalytic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), existential therapy, and EMDR. We can work together to formulate a plan that is best suited to your goals and needs.
Primary group objective is to decrease behaviors that interfere with quality of life. We work toward decreasing and ultimately, eradicating impulsive, suicidal, and self-injurious behaviors while enhancing one's ability to cope more effectively with difficult feelings. Disordered eating behaviors are primary targets of the work. Restriction, binging, purging, and/or abuse of exercise are closely tracked and skills for changing these behaviors are reinforced so that participants may effectively work toward balanced, healthful eating and self care. The group will cover all four of the DBT modules: core mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Hosted by Danielle Greendyk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10019
My clinical strength lies in treatment of trauma, eating disorders, emotion regulation challenges, couples work, anxiety, phobias and OCD.
Brace yourself! This may be one of the most important decisions of your life! I mean, therapy is a vehicle to move you forward to actualize as the best, most satisfied and healthiest person you can be. Therapy is about reflection, discovery, growth and empowerment – essential ingredients for a happy, balanced life. And successful therapy as I see it is a combination of that “certain something” connection coupled with solid therapy interventions that are proven to help people grow.
In the time of the pandemic, a large group of people who were infected with Covid-19 were overlooked and inadvertently neglected. They remain ill for over 6 months and they need to be heard, understood and supported. That’s what this teletherapy group is about. If you believe you fit this description or have been diagnosed with Long Covid, reach out to us. We see you. We understand. We are here to support you through your recovery. Please email for more information.
Hosted by Susanne E Berman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10001
I work with adults & teens who are experiencing anxiety, depression & relationship problems as well as long term health issues, such as Cancer & Long Covid.
Times are hard. You don’t need to go through this alone. As a therapist in a diverse and supportive online practice, I’m glad to serve people of all backgrounds during difficult times. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, culturally sensitive atmosphere that will allow you to express yourself & uncover the thoughts & behaviors that may be interfering with your daily activities & experiences.
Here at ReKlame Health, we are a group of psychiatric providers who offer clients a safe and open space to express themselves freely, so they can get the treatment they need to take back control of their lives. We offer personalized treatment plans including medication management, and supportive therapy when needed, to help you heal.
Hosted by Emily Bridgwood
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10028
So many people struggle with mental health issues or chemical dependency but are afraid to seek help. Here’s the truth — there is no shame in finding the care you need. In fact, it’s one of the bravest things you can do. Better mental health is a process, and there is no shame in working with an expert who can guide you through that journey. Our practice employs a holistic approach to care for people struggling with addiction, anxiety, insomnia, inattention, fatigue, low mood, stress, and depression.
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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.