Adult OCD Treatment Group (ages 20+)

Now recruiting for ongoing weekly group!

This weekly group can be a helpful adjunct to individual therapy or can be a way for those who have finished individual therapy to sharpen their tools for continued recovery. Now more than ever we need social connectedness and support! The group meets weekly on Tuesday from 5:00-6:15 via a videoconferencing platform. The group is grounded in evidence-based treatment methods, such as Exposure and Response Prevention, mindfulness, and ACT. Sessions are $30, and participants can join at any time. Note that all of our groups are currently held online using a secure platform and are available to any resident of TN. Two spots available - contact us!

Led by Amy Mariaskin, PhD and Kelly Flanagan, LPC-MHSP

Adolescent OCD Treatment Group (Ages 13-17)

Now Recruiting for new group to start January 2021

This seven-week group allows for teens to connect with one another and provide support in the fight against OCD. It follows a cognitive-behavioral framework with elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness woven in. Topics covered include Exposure and Response Prevention skills, Mindfulness skills, Fighting Perfectionism, How to Talk to Others About OCD, How to Recognize and Challenge Unhelpful Thoughts, and more. Sessions are $40 each with a minimum commitment of 5 sessions and will be held on Thursday evenings at 5:30-6:45. Note that all of our groups are currently held online using a secure platform and are available to any resident of TN. A brief screening is required prior to joining - reach out to us to join!

Led by Amy Mariaskin, PhD and Ben Craft, MS

Other Groups

Please see below for descriptions of the groups that we periodically offer and contact us if you are interested in being considered for the next round.

Adult Social Anxiety Treatment Group

Courtney Bottoms Gustafson, LPC-MHSP, offers a ten-week group for adults with social anxiety. This group is perfect for those who have difficulty meeting new people, performing in front or others, or concentrating in social situations due to feelings of embarrassment. The curriculum will provide a structured approach to tackling social anxiety based on best practices in the field. Participants will complete weekly homework and support each other as they attain skills and tools. Sessions are weekly, 75 minutes in duration and are $40 each. A minimum commitment to 8 of 10 sessions is required. Note that all of our groups are currently held online using a secure platform and are available to any resident of TN. For more information or to reserve your spot, please contact us!

Led by Courtney Bottoms Gustafson, LPC-MHSP

ACT Group for Adults with Depression & Anxiety

This 4-week group is devoted to helping participants encounter depression and anxiety differently and pursue a full and meaningful life. It is based on the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which posit that by fostering acceptance of one's full experience (internal and external) and committing to living a life consistent with values, individuals can experience positive change. Led by Jessica Cameron, LMSW. We do not have any sessions scheduled at this time, but if you are interested in a future iteration of this group, please contact us.

Workshop for Parents of Kids with Anxiety/OCD

Join therapists, Kelly Flanagan and Courtney Bottoms Gustafson, for this two-part workshop for the parents of anxious kids and teens! Parents will learn how to effectively respond to children’s anxiety in a way that encourages empowerment and reduces symptoms. This workshop is based on the SPACE program (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) developed at Yale University.

Participating caregivers will:

-Participate in interactive discussions as a group.
-Work closely with clinicians to identify and address specific patterns in their family.
-Learn ways to communicate lovingly while setting appropriate boundaries.
-Improve communication between caregivers and other interested parties. 

Parent or caregiver duos will get hands-on didactic and interactive training over two dates.

We are not currently offering this, but please contact us to be added to the list of interested parties for the next time we offer it.

Children's OCD Treatment Group (Ages 8-12)

The group follows a cognitive-behavioral framework with an emphasis on helping kids support one another as they challenge their symptoms. Topics covered include Helping your Family Understand your Symptoms, Talking Back to your OCD, Developing Creative Exposure Techniques, Telling Others about your OCD, Dealing with OCD at School, and Using Humor to Fight Symptoms. Kids will inspire each other to fight their symptoms while working toward collective goals. To be added to the mailing list for the next group, please contact us. Led by Amy Mariaskin, PhD or Emily DeSalvatore, MS.

Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors Treatment Group (Ages 12-18)

If you're a middle- or high-schooler who suffers from trichotillomania (hair pulling), excoriation disorder (skin picking), or another repetitive habit, you may feel ashamed and unsure about how to curb these unwanted behaviors. Learn how to increase your awareness and decrease your picking and pulling in a supportive group environment. This group runs for six consecutive weeks and covers topics pertinent to CBT and Habit Reversal Training, both of which are effective in treating unwanted repetitive behaviors. To be added to the mailing list for this group, please contact us.

Adult Anxiety Treatment Group

This 10-week group is based on the book Anxiety and Avoidance by Dr. Michael Tompkins, and uses an evidence-based, generalized approach to help you overcome anxiety and avoidance. You will learn how to use powerful mindfulness-based techniques and motivational tools to help you stop avoiding situations that make you anxious. Additionally, the group will provide cognitive-behavioral tools to help you take control of your anxiety and fear. Most importantly, the group will provide you with the understanding and skills to help you change the underlying psychological mechanisms that contribute to anxiety and panic in the first place. Led by Marnie Matthews, LCSW. If you are interested in a future iteration of this group, please contact us.