6 Week Virtual Parent Group: Empowering Your Child's Resilience Open to Parents in California & Oregon Empower yourself with cutting-edge, research-backed strategies from SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Self-Compassion, and Mindfulness. Our curriculum is specifically designed to build bravery and self-assurance in your children.
Hosted by Raising Brave Kids Child & Family Therapy
LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97210
Parents Need Support Too! We understand that anxiety not only affects kids but can impact the whole family.
Child Anxiety, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder can show up in big ways and leave families spiraling. Being parents ourselves we get we can’t always prevent our kids from struggling, but we can give them the skills to thrive in the face of life's challenges. With skill building through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), we empower kids and parents to build a robust toolbox of science-backed strategies to conquer fears and reclaim their lives from Child Anxiety and OCD.
In this group we explore the members current life issues and how others have struggled with similar problems. Each member also contributes to the overall direction and manner in which the group operates. This creates a more enjoyable experience that increases the person's confidence and relational skills. And helps to re-wire early patterns of powerlessness.
Hosted by Sean Donahue
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97214
I pull largely from my experiences with Psychodynamic Therapy and Buddhist Meditation. I typically begin by addressing problems related to anxiety, relationships, work, health or meaninglessness. As people settle into therapy we can then begin looking at the underlying patterns and unconscious material driving these problems. When all of this is brought into better alignment, people tend to experience a greater sense of vitality and wholeness.
Yoga and Mindfulness for children, focusing on concentration and calming skills through fun yoga adventures and mindful meditation.
Hosted by Harini Sukumaran
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97221
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! Offering online therapy & in- office visits. Your child's anxiety and depression may have increased with isolation from friends, adjustment to online schooling, and disruption in schedule. Maybe you're a parent or caregiver who is frustrated with your child/teen's behavior at home? May be you are a parent who is overwhelmed and wants to parent mindfully. May be your child is struggling with anxiety &depression, and you are unsure how to help them and need a holistic approach. You may have noticed your child struggling with self regulation, high anxiety, sadness, anger issues, ADHD, and learning difficulties.
I offer 2 online, 90 minute psychoeducation skills groups, informed by Dialectical Behavior Therapy and other mindfulness models. Monday evenings and Wednesday mornings. There are three 10-12 week modules, which run consecutively. Clients are invited to attend any or all of the modules, even more than once. The first 3 weeks of class focus on mindfulness, and the remaining on one of emotion regulation, distress tolerance, or interpersonal effectiveness. Classes include a 5 minute mindfulness meditation, a check-in of mindfulness during the week, a review of the previous class, and then teaching and practicing the new skills for the present class.
Hosted by Kent Kreiselmaier
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97239
Hello! Thank you for considering me to accompany you on this sacred journey. I believe counseling is a powerful tool for overcoming obstacles to well-being and human flourishing. I treat clients with a range of issues, from existential issues and coping with the demands of life, to mood disorders and anxiety, complex trauma and PTSD, spirituality concerns and religious trauma, and men's and LGBTQi issues. Together, we will examine these problems, trace their origins to childhood and significant adult relationships, and learn new skills and new ways of relating to others and ourselves to rediscover well-being and flourishing in life.
Accessible, compassionate psychiatric care specializing in evaluating and managing a variety of mental health diagnosis, including ADHD and more.
Hosted by Melanie Ramsey
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97205
I specialize in anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, ADHD/ADD & substance use disorders.
Are you experiencing distress due to internal conflicts, trauma, relationships, fears, or feeling stuck? Do you feel anxious, depressed, and unmotivated? Some things are just too difficult to go through alone. Working with someone in a safe and compassionate environment without judgment can be the key to your understanding and growth. Your success and happiness are rooted in a partnership that we share. You do the hard part of being vulnerable; to the best of my ability, I will work to listen to and understand you, before developing a shared treatment plan. I am honored to support you on your journey to mental wellness.
A group for women to navigate the post-natal world with other like-minded women. Up to 24 months post-partum. This is a small group, 5 women max. Meets weekly for 8 sessions. Ongoing.
Hosted by Megan Vaughn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97209
I also specialize in working with individuals with depression (or just unhappiness/unrest), anxiety, and pre and post-partum moodiness/depression/ anxiety.
Does your romantic relationship need a life line? I'll help you and your partner create lasting change in your relationship. We'll work through the rupture of disconnection, infidelity, parenting, physical intimacy and sex and get to the connection you desire. I work with individual clients on tackling the unmanageable, in their relationships with others and self. We'll explore what's kept you stuck for so long and uncover deep meaning and happiness in your relationships and in your personal story.
This therapy group is for young adults struggling to manage aspects of daily life including finding work, completing college, managing finances and other responsibilities. Each week we will explore another skill area, develop strategies, discuss obstacles and make a plan toward fulfilling goals and commitments. This is a wonderful setting in which to connect with other like-minded young people and get support. I AM NOT CURRENTLY RUNNING THIS GROUP, but will be starting again summer 2024
Hosted by Ana Cragnolino
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97214
I specialize in evaluating and supporting neurodivergent individuals, including ADHD, and depression and anxiety.
I offer psychological and neuropsychological evaluations to children, adolescents, and adults and I provide therapy for adolescents and adults. I evaluate learning and neurocognitive differences, including ADHD and depression and anxiety. My goal is to provide resources and support services for students with unique academic needs, help clients develop executive functioning strategies, and offer therapeutic services for neurodivergent individuals. If you are seeking to understand your unique ways of learning and living in the world, I want to help you on this path to greater contentment and fulfillment.
Teens are in need of connection. The rise in anxiety, depression and fear of socialization has inspired me to form this group. My intention is to help teens learn mindfulness practices to self regulate and gain tools for self awareness to grow self confidence. Teens will experience the power that comes from practicing compassion for others and for Self in a group setting.
Hosted by Angela Guerrero Chapin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97232
Experience working with people of all ages struggling with anxiety and/or depression.
Do you feel as though you are your own worst enemy? When in the midst of a problem or stressful situation, does it seem like you make matters worse by being self-critical or saying self-defeating things to yourself? When we are going through something painful or difficult to accept, our internal dialogue sometimes becomes judgmental and self-critical, causing us to feel overwhelmed and doubt our ability to manage things on our own. Often we do not notice how the relationship we have with ourselves affects our ability to cope, solve problems, and live the life we want.
This group is open to anyone 18 and older who struggle with any form of anxiety.
Hosted by NW Anxiety Institute, LLC
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97232
Rather than relying on avoidant behaviors or coping techniques, Exposure Response Therapy requires you to experience the anxiety head-on in a safe setting and with the help of a trained therapist.
The NW Anxiety Institute focuses on using the most effective form of therapy for anxiety disorders: Exposure Response Prevention Therapy (ERP). Proven to be significantly more successful than standard coping and relaxing techniques, we’ve designed several programs incorporating Exposure Response Prevention Therapy in a wide variety of settings.
Lifecraft is an exciting new treatment method which uses games to facilitate change. Currently we use Dungeons and Dragons as a therapy aid to help with social skills, social anxiety, personal growth, and mild depression. Find out more at lifecraftgaming.com.
Hosted by Cory Miguel Cordero
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97214
Helping you to live a life that you value is my goal. Often in life we end up offtrack. We pay too much attention to things that don't truly matter to us... our fears, our pain, our sorrow. By themselves there is nothing wrong with them, but when they become prevailing forces in our lives, it leads to suffering. Too often we believe that we are the problem, when in truth, the problem is the problem. I believe that we can help you find your way. You can live a life where you have created your own meaning.
Mindfulness based treatment of depression, anxiety, and stress reduction for adults of all ages. This small group is in a very comfortable and friendly setting conducive to building skills that improve mood, overall health and wellbeing, and extend those in relationship to ourselves, others, and our World.
Hosted by David A Sangster
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97203
From struggling to THRIVING. Become more fully "yourself." Enjoy relationship satisfaction. Strengthen connection to something bigger that is meaningful. Get relief from depression and anxiety (really!). Improve effectiveness at work. Feel more at home in your body, content. Mindful and present. LAUGH. Choosing a therapist that is both really good AND a great fit is important. There is a difference here you will experience from the get go. The office is in a 1930's Cape Cod style house...inviting & comfortable. With warmth and character. David is unusually relational and "real." Sessions are 60, 75 or 90 minutes rather than 50.
This group is geared towards teens between the ages of 13-18 who are struggling with OCD or any other form of anxiety.
Hosted by NW Anxiety Institute, LLC
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97232
Rather than relying on avoidant behaviors or coping techniques, Exposure Response Therapy requires you to experience the anxiety head-on in a safe setting and with the help of a trained therapist.
The NW Anxiety Institute focuses on using the most effective form of therapy for anxiety disorders: Exposure Response Prevention Therapy (ERP). Proven to be significantly more successful than standard coping and relaxing techniques, we’ve designed several programs incorporating Exposure Response Prevention Therapy in a wide variety of settings.
https://collectivecareclinic.com/ocd/
Hosted by Dr. Brad Schultz
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97221
Schultz specializes in working with the treatment of OCD and anxiety-related disorders, and depression.
Dr. Brad Schultz is a licensed Psychologist in Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii. He is the Director of Operations at Collective Care Clinic, LLC (Intensive Outpatient Program, Partial Hospitalization Program). He is an expert in the treatment of OCD and Anxiety-related disorders uses up-to-date evidence- based treatment modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (E/RP), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). He seeks to create a supportive, curious, and relational space in order to target your main areas of concern.
Join us for a group to learn how to get out of your anxious mind. We will build mindfulness skills, create a more compassionate relationship with difficult feelings, and find ways to have more of what you want in your life.
Hosted by Holistic Healing Pdx
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, QMHP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97211
Our group practice was founded with shared passion for helping folks who have experienced trauma and/or difficult childhood experiences to heal, reconnect to a sense of safety within themselves, and find the freedom to pursue a meaningful life without being stuck in the past. We are also interested and passionate about helping folks navigate trauma, OCD, anxiety disorders, and attachment difficulties that often show up in our closest relationships.
This group is for people in their 30s who have 'made it' but still experience a sense of dissatisfaction. Group members will have a career, material things and some friendships, but there remains an underlying question of "is this all there is to life." Members will share experiences with depression, substance usage, anxiety and relational challenges. The group leader will help members to slowly move towards the here-and-now of their emotional experience with themselves and each other. This will assist the group member in their evolution towards a more meaningful existence.
Hosted by Sean Donahue
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97214
I pull largely from my experiences with Psychodynamic Therapy and Buddhist Meditation. I typically begin by addressing problems related to anxiety, relationships, work, health or meaninglessness. As people settle into therapy we can then begin looking at the underlying patterns and unconscious material driving these problems. When all of this is brought into better alignment, people tend to experience a greater sense of vitality and wholeness.
This is an online, 90 minute psychoeducation skills group, informed by Dialectical Behavior Therapy and other mindfulness and self-compassion models. There are three 10-12 week modules, which run consecutively. Clients are invited to attend any or all of the modules, even more than once. The first 3 weeks of class focus on mindfulness, and the remaining on one of emotion regulation, distress tolerance, or interpersonal effectiveness. Classes include a 5 minute mindfulness meditation, a check-in of mindfulness during the week, a review of the previous class, and then teaching and practicing the new skills for the present class.
Hosted by Kent Kreiselmaier
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97239
Hello! Thank you for considering me to accompany you on this sacred journey. I believe counseling is a powerful tool for overcoming obstacles to well-being and human flourishing. I treat clients with a range of issues, from existential issues and coping with the demands of life, to mood disorders and anxiety, complex trauma and PTSD, spirituality concerns and religious trauma, and men's and LGBTQi issues. Together, we will examine these problems, trace their origins to childhood and significant adult relationships, and learn new skills and new ways of relating to others and ourselves to rediscover well-being and flourishing in life.
This group is open to any parents of anxious kids interested in connecting with other parents with similar experiences. It is held on the same day and at the same time as the tween/kid anxiety group.
Hosted by NW Anxiety Institute, LLC
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97232
Rather than relying on avoidant behaviors or coping techniques, Exposure Response Therapy requires you to experience the anxiety head-on in a safe setting and with the help of a trained therapist.
The NW Anxiety Institute focuses on using the most effective form of therapy for anxiety disorders: Exposure Response Prevention Therapy (ERP). Proven to be significantly more successful than standard coping and relaxing techniques, we’ve designed several programs incorporating Exposure Response Prevention Therapy in a wide variety of settings.
This group is for medical and mental health professionals around Portland. In this group you will be able to connect and receive support from others in the field in order to maintain your passion and energy for the work. We will address personal and professional issues outside of the group and move slowly towards the here-and-now interactions between members.
Hosted by Sean Donahue
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97214
I pull largely from my experiences with Psychodynamic Therapy and Buddhist Meditation. I typically begin by addressing problems related to anxiety, relationships, work, health or meaninglessness. As people settle into therapy we can then begin looking at the underlying patterns and unconscious material driving these problems. When all of this is brought into better alignment, people tend to experience a greater sense of vitality and wholeness.
Meditation practice at 6:30 am Fridays. Explore styles and find the joy of keeping mediation simple and focused on where you want to go while practicing a healthy balance of acceptance of the now, and a openness to self knowledge. Coffee and tea provided.
Hosted by Konrad von Walther Lcsw LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CADC, I, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97212
I AM accepting clients at this time. If you desire results, welcome. I offer HIPAA secure video conference and face-to-face therapy. I work with people feeling unsatisfied with their current life and emotional situations, looking for a deeper sense of fulfillment, connection, and/or balance in their lives. I help find the connection between their thoughts and feelings. I explore how desires manifest themselves as: depression, anxiety, fears, disinterest, grief, low self-esteem, etc. I also explore how these impact their body. He offers spiritual guidance and perspectives to those that wish. All services must be approved by provider
PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT TO: • Receive support from others who have social anxiety. You are NOT alone in this! • Learn social skills and practice them in a supportive environment • Learn helpful mindfulness techniques • Change unhelpful or negative patterns of thinking • Develop coping skills for social situations • Develop self-confidence in social situations • Identify social goals DO YOU WANT TO GROW YOUR SOCIAL SKILLS ALONGSIDE OTHERS WHO CAN RELATE TO HOW YOU FEEL? PLEASE JOIN US! This is a virtual group and will be limited to 8 members. Starting October 15th 2024
Hosted by Summer Valentine
LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97223
You desire to have healthier relationships that make you feel safe and secure but you aren't sure how to get there. Anxiety, panic attacks, disrupted sleep, or unwanted thoughts make it difficult for you to cope. You had painful childhood experiences, and you don't know how to heal from the trauma. You may be experiencing depression, anxiety, or a challenging life transition. You are an overwhelmed parent who is weary of the conflict at home and are ready to try working with a family therapist.
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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.