Psychotherapeutic Social and Life Skills Groups
Pro-social skills and symptom management strategies are taught and practiced through a variety of psychotherapeutic groups. These groups include: Little Ones Group, Boy's Club, Girl's Club, Preteen Group, Teen Group, and Life Skills Groups. Please note that times and dates ...
Hosted by Judy Kafka Tisdall
Counselor, PsyD, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Schaumburg, IL 60173
Pro-social skills and symptom management strategies are taught and practiced through a variety of psychotherapeutic groups. These groups include: Little Ones Group, Boy's Club, Girl's Club, Preteen Group, Teen Group, and Life Skills Groups. Please note that times and dates ...
Free Fallin'
A group for teens ages 14-18 (if still in high school) Psycho-Education, Support and Exposures will be included. Please see the flier in my profile pictures for more information.
Hosted by Heather A Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oswego, IL 60543
A group for teens ages 14-18 (if still in high school) Psycho-Education, Support and Exposures will be included. Please see the flier in my profile pictures for more information.
Growing Minds Therapy
Growing Minds Therapy is the private psychology practice of Tierney McMahon, PhD. This practice focuses on evidence-based treatments for mood, anxiety, and stress in pre-teens, teens, and adults. Growing Minds Therapy primarily offers mindfulness-based CBT, ACT, SPACE, and Exposure/Response Prevention. ...
Growing Minds Therapy is the private psychology practice of Tierney McMahon, PhD. This practice focuses on evidence-based treatments for mood, anxiety, and stress in pre-teens, teens, and adults. Growing Minds Therapy primarily offers mindfulness-based CBT, ACT, SPACE, and Exposure/Response Prevention. ...
OCD and Anxiety Support Groups
The OCD & Anxiety Center in Oak Brook strives to reduce the stigma associated with OCD and anxiety by providing individuals and families the opportunity to participate in our professionally-led support groups. Our support groups have the following goals: * ...
Hosted by The OCD & Anxiety Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oak Brook, IL 60523
The OCD & Anxiety Center in Oak Brook strives to reduce the stigma associated with OCD and anxiety by providing individuals and families the opportunity to participate in our professionally-led support groups. Our support groups have the following goals: * ...
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder group
This group is primarily designed for those people who have not previously had CBT for OCD. This 10-week-long, focused treatment group is designed to teach the behavior therapy principles and techniques that have been proven to be effective. The primary ...
This group is primarily designed for those people who have not previously had CBT for OCD. This 10-week-long, focused treatment group is designed to teach the behavior therapy principles and techniques that have been proven to be effective. The primary ...
Pure Health Center
We are a premier counseling center with three physical locations; in the West Loop and Roscoe Village neighborhoods of Chicago and downtown Arlington Heights. We offer individual therapy, couples counseling and services for children, teens and families. Our space is ...
We are a premier counseling center with three physical locations; in the West Loop and Roscoe Village neighborhoods of Chicago and downtown Arlington Heights. We offer individual therapy, couples counseling and services for children, teens and families. Our space is ...
Online OCD Support Group (Via Zoom)
Join the weekly online OCD support group, led by Josh Kaplan, an expert in guiding individuals through the challenges of OCD. This group provides a safe, confidential space where you can share your experiences, gain insights, and learn coping strategies. ...
Hosted by Josh Kaplan - OCD, Anxiety & Depression Specialist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Naperville, IL 60563
Join the weekly online OCD support group, led by Josh Kaplan, an expert in guiding individuals through the challenges of OCD. This group provides a safe, confidential space where you can share your experiences, gain insights, and learn coping strategies. ...
Fear Free...Doing the Impossible!
Overcome the fears that keep you from reaching your greatest potential! There is a very specific strategy I teach that will help you overcome the fears that impact your life. The current research is VERY clear that there is one ...
Hosted by Kimberly Ann Lemke
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Naperville, IL 60563
Overcome the fears that keep you from reaching your greatest potential! There is a very specific strategy I teach that will help you overcome the fears that impact your life. The current research is VERY clear that there is one ...
Anxiety Group For Teen Girls
This Anxiety Group provides learning and activities, but members will also build relationships and social skills as they participate. Participants learn and experiment with coping strategies for anxiety and depression, they receive emotional support, and gain new solutions to old ...
Hosted by Change Points Counseling Center
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington Heights, IL 60004
This Anxiety Group provides learning and activities, but members will also build relationships and social skills as they participate. Participants learn and experiment with coping strategies for anxiety and depression, they receive emotional support, and gain new solutions to old ...
Free Fallin'
A group for teens ages 14-18 (if still in high school) Psycho-Education, Support and Exposures will be included. Please see the flier in my profile pictures for more information.
Hosted by Morgan Hacker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oswego, IL 60543
A group for teens ages 14-18 (if still in high school) Psycho-Education, Support and Exposures will be included. Please see the flier in my profile pictures for more information.
Anxiety Management
*****New groups begin many times per year, just contact me to get the next start date!***** The adult anxiety management group only is hybrid, so it's your choice: in person at Jessica Sweet Therapy in Schaumburg, or virtually on Google ...
Hosted by Maggie Dix
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Schaumburg, IL 60173
*****New groups begin many times per year, just contact me to get the next start date!***** The adult anxiety management group only is hybrid, so it's your choice: in person at Jessica Sweet Therapy in Schaumburg, or virtually on Google ...
Improv for Anxious Minds Group Therapy
Looking for a way to laugh through your anxiety? Look no further. Our 8 week group begins March 20th. Improv for Anxious Minds allows you to challenge your anxiety, learn coping skills and laugh with like-minded individuals. Social anxiety, performance ...
Hosted by Jaclyn Scandinaro
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, C-DBT, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60661
Looking for a way to laugh through your anxiety? Look no further. Our 8 week group begins March 20th. Improv for Anxious Minds allows you to challenge your anxiety, learn coping skills and laugh with like-minded individuals. Social anxiety, performance ...
Phobease In Person Anxiety Group - Teens 13-17
This in person only group is currently enrolling, and will begin as soon as 8 teens are registered. It will be held on Mondays, 5-6pm in Fall of 2022. Phobease is evidence based group therapy designed to teach you in ...
Hosted by Maggie Dix
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Schaumburg, IL 60173
This in person only group is currently enrolling, and will begin as soon as 8 teens are registered. It will be held on Mondays, 5-6pm in Fall of 2022. Phobease is evidence based group therapy designed to teach you in ...
Free Fallin'
A group for teens ages 14-18 (if still in high school) Psycho-Education, Support and Exposures will be included. Please see the flier in my profile pictures for more information.
Hosted by Miranda Brennan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oswego, IL 60543
A group for teens ages 14-18 (if still in high school) Psycho-Education, Support and Exposures will be included. Please see the flier in my profile pictures for more information.
Phobease In Person Anxiety Group - Tweens and Kids
These two groups will begin as soon as 8 kids are enrolled. Child group age 5-7 will begin Fall of 2022, Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:00.
Tween group age 8-12 will begin Fall of 2022, Mondays, 4:00 - 5:00.
Phobease is ...
Hosted by Maggie Dix
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Schaumburg, IL 60173
These two groups will begin as soon as 8 kids are enrolled. Child group age 5-7 will begin Fall of 2022, Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:00.
Tween group age 8-12 will begin Fall of 2022, Mondays, 4:00 - 5:00.
Phobease is ...
RO DBT (Radically Open DBT)
RO DBT offers a new approach to helping those struggling with disorders of overcontrol. RO DBT is useful for those who struggle with overcontrol: Inhibited emotional expression * Maladaptive perfectionism * Rigid rule-following behaviors * Social signaling * Isolation & ...
Hosted by Rose Metivier
Counselor, LCPC, NCC, DBT-C, CAMS-II
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60654
RO DBT offers a new approach to helping those struggling with disorders of overcontrol. RO DBT is useful for those who struggle with overcontrol: Inhibited emotional expression * Maladaptive perfectionism * Rigid rule-following behaviors * Social signaling * Isolation & ...
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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Support Groups
How long does OCD treatment take?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often treated on a weekly or twice-weekly schedule, depending on symptom severity and the client’s preferences. Some clients may start to see a noticeable improvement in symptoms in as little as six weeks, but it’s also possible, especially in more severe cases, for treatment to take several months to a year before significant progress is made.
What happens if OCD is not treated?
Some people with OCD, especially those with mild symptoms, may find that they are able to adapt reasonably well to life with the condition, even if their symptoms never resolve completely. However, many people, particularly those whose symptoms are severe at the outset, find that their obsessions and compulsions grow more intrusive with time, making it harder to maintain relationships, hold down a job, or navigate the world successfully.
Are there medications for OCD?
Medication can be used to treat OCD. The class of drugs most often prescribed are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, which include fluvoxamine (under the brand name Luvox), fluoxetine (Prozac), and sertraline (Zoloft), among others. In cases of treatment-resistant OCD, other classes of medication, such as tricyclic antidepressants or atypical antipsychotics, may be prescribed. Medication is frequently used in conjunction with therapy.
Can OCD come back after treatment?
Yes. Major life transitions, periods of stress, or other factors can cause symptoms to return or, if they were never fully eradicated, to ramp back up in intensity. For some, these relapses are brief and do not require additional treatment; identifying specific triggers and practicing the skills learned in therapy can help speed their course. For others, returning to therapy for a brief period can help address the underlying stress and strengthen coping mechanisms.