Adult OCD Treatment Group (ages 18+)

Now recruiting for ongoing weekly groups!

These weekly groups 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! We have four ongoing groups: Tuesdays from 12:00-1:15, Wednesdays from 5:30-6:45, and Thursday 5:30-6:45. These groups are held via a videoconferencing platform. The group is grounded in evidence-based treatment methods, such as Exposure and Response Prevention, mindfulness, and ACT. Sessions are $50, and participants can join at any time. Note that this group is currently held online using a secure platform and is available to any resident of TN. Contact us to see if spots are available or to be added to our waitlist!

Led by Amy Mariaskin, PhD; Daniel McBride, PhD; Katie Boyer, LMSW, MT-BC; Ben Craft, LPC-MHSP; Ally Zaobidny, MSSW; and Taylor Hays, MS

Anxiety/OCD Treatment Group for LGBTQIA+ Individuals

Now recruiting for ongoing biweekly groups!

This group is for adults who want a supportive community in which to work on anxiety and/or OCD. This biweekly 75-minute group will integrate in evidence-based skills and techniques to address anxiety. The group will also address the intersection of anxiety and living in your identities with topics such as family relationships within the LGBTQIA+ community and coming out in the workplace/with peoples outside of the LGBTQIA+ community. This group runs on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:45pm on an every other week basis. Sessions are $50 each and there is no minimum commitment. Note that this group is currently held online using a secure platform and is available to any resident of TN or AL. Contact us for more information!

Led by Katie Boyer, LMSW, MT-BC

Other Groups (Not Currently Offered)

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.

Scrupulosity (Religious or Moral OCD) Group

Do you worry excessively about being a good person? Feel like you have to pray "just so" to follow your faith? This group is for adults residing in TN who have scrupulosity symptoms and want to learn new skills in a supportive environment. Using techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, including ERP, ACT, and self-compassion, participants will learn how to address OCD symptoms while strengthening their relationship with their faith or morality. All faiths are welcome. Groups will be held virtually from 5:30-6:45pm on Thursday evenings starting August 15th. Cost is $240 for all six sessions. Contact us to sign up!

Led by various staff

Teen OCD and Anxiety Treatment Group (ages 12-18)

This 8-week group teaches teens evidence-based skills and tools to help with OCD and anxiety symptoms. Topics covered include cognitive strategies for OCD, how to make creative exposures, managing symptoms at school, fighting perfectionism, mindfulness techniques, and more! This is always a popular group, and teens have expressed excitement to meet others with similar concerns. Sessions are $400 total and will be held on Wednesday evenings from 5:00-6:30pm starting January 8th. Contact us to sign up!

Led by Taylor Hays, MS

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.

Group lasts eight weeks. Sessions will be held in person in Brentwood. Cost is $70 per session ($560 total). Contact us if you would like to join the waitlist

Led by Amy Mariaskin, PhD and Judy Mier-Chairez, PhD

Adolescent DBT Skills Group (ages 13-17)

This is a 24-week group for adolescents aged 13-17 who want or need additional support to complement their individual therapy. This group aims to help teens struggling with impulsivity, regulating their emotions, and/or experiencing conflict in their
interpersonal communications. DBT is a structured skill-building treatment group that offers step-by-step learning and skills practice aimed at supporting teens in experiencing a life worth
living. The group lasts 75 minutes. This group is not current, but please reach out if you're interested in enrolling your child for the next cycle.

Led by Wayne Fleming, MS.Ed.

Self Compassion Group

This group is a great fit for anyone who wants to learn skills to help with depression, perfectionism, or negative self talk. Dr. Hillary Freshley uses research-supported materials to help participants learn about the components of self compassion and how best to implement them to reduce symptoms and increase acceptance and resilience. The group will run for 10 sessions on an every-other-week basis. The cost is $60 per session or $600 total.

Note that this group is held virtually using HIPAA compliant telehealth services. It is open to anyone in one of the following states: AL, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DE, DC, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MN, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI. Contact us if you would like to be added to the list of interested parties!

Led by Hillary Henize Freshley, PsyD

Adult DBT Skills Group

This group is for adults who are in individual therapy and want additional help with managing strong emotions and regulating impulsive behaviors. DBT is a structured, evidence-based treatment, and the group will provide skills to cultivate mindfulness, increase interpersonal effectiveness in relationships, promote distress tolerance, and increase emotion regulation. Participants will use a workbook to follow along as they learn new tools together. We're not currently offering this, but let us know if you're interested in a future round!

Led by Kelly Flanagan, LPC-MHSP & Hillary (Henize) Freshley, PsyD

Harm OCD Group

Eight-week closed group

Living with Harm OCD can feel lonely and exhausting! You might be struggling with distressing violent thoughts, images, or urges; fears of “going crazy,” snapping, or losing control and committing violent acts; fears of becoming suicidal; or even fears that you’re secretly a psychopath. The goal of this group is to help you recognize that 1) you are not alone and 2) you can live a full, beautiful, empowered life with Harm OCD. Over the course of 8 sessions we will explore the vicious cycle of Harm OCD, evidence-based tools for working with intrusive thoughts/feelings, self-compassion skills for shame and self-criticism, and approaches for supporting long-term recovery. This group would be a great adjunct, refresher, or introduction to individual OCD treatment! Contact us to be added to the list of interested parties!

Led by Hillary Henize, PsyD

Relationship OCD (ROCD) Group

Do you have symptoms of Relationship OCD (ROCD) such as persistent doubts about your partner or your romantic relationship? Do you feel like your reassurance seeking gets in the way of being present with your partner? Do your symptoms of OCD or anxiety create conflict? This group will explore these themes and how best to reduce the impact of OCD/anxiety on your relationship(s). We will use evidence-based tools and techniques in a supportive environment. Open to anyone in a current relationship. Poly and LGBTQIA+ inclusive. Contact us to be informed when we next offer this group.

Led by various therapists

Support Group for Family of People with OCD

Free drop in virtual support group - on pause now

This group is for adult family members of people with OCD, including parents, caregivers, partners, spouses, and more. Clinical Director, Kelly, will provide support and education about topics such as family accommodation, how to set boundaries, how to find good treatment, and how to participate in your loved one's care. Group participants can also meet one another and provide support.

Led by Kelly Flanagan, LPC-MHSP

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 in the next group, please contact us!

Led by Courtney Bottoms Gustafson, LPC-MHSP

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.

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.