DBT for Anxiety - Virtual Group Therapy

nOVEMBER 1ST - dECEMBER 20TH
7:00PM-9:00PM
8 week closed group

Are you having difficulty enjoying your every day life due to ongoing symptoms of anxiety and overwhelm? It’s time to take ACTION.

Picture a life where overwhelming anxiety becomes a conquerable challenge, where you harness your inner resilience, master your emotions, and have a more nurturing and supportive relationship with yourself. Our carefully crafted 8-week skills-based group is enriched with the wisdom of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and is your compass on this transformative path. In this group, you will build effective coping skills to overcome symptoms of anxiety using Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.

You Can Expect:

An in-depth dive into the mechanism of anxiety and how it affects our body/mind.
An understanding of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and how DBT can help you overcome your symptoms.
An understanding of how your thoughts, perceptions, and early life experiences impact anxiety.
To develop tangible short- & long-term skills and strategies to overcome overwhelming anxiety.
To cultivate connections within a supportive community.
Personalized guidance through experienced therapists
Take home resources and so much more.

This group is right for you if you:

Are struggling to cope with the physiological symptoms of anxiety
Experience daily bouts of anxiety symptoms that impact your relationships, work, and home life.
Feel overwhelmed with your symptoms of anxiety and need help regulating your emotions.
Are interested in learning new skills and tools.
Would benefit from the connections of a supportive community.

Information about the group:

This is an 8-week closed group from November 1st to December 20th, 2023.

Runs every Wednesday evening from 7:00-8:30 PM EST

Cost: $520 for the 8 weeks (works out to be $43/hour).
Paid in advance but can be broken down for insurance purposes.

This group is a virtual group for individuals living in Ontario, Canada.
Registration closes October 15th, 2023

Ready to transform your life and overcome anxiety?

Remember, you have the strength and resilience to overcome the challenges that come from experiencing anxiety. With the right tools, you can TRANSFORM this struggle and experience mastery over your thoughts, sensations and perceptions!

Frequesntly asked questions

DBT therapy is a potent approach for managing anxiety and its multifaceted effects. Rooted in mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral techniques, Dialectical Behavior Therapy navigates the intricate dance between acceptance and change. This method not only assists those wrestling with anxiety in managing their overwhelming thoughts and emotions, but it also shines as a beacon of hope for individuals facing borderline personality disorder, self-harm tendencies, and even substance abuse.
Individuals who experience intense emotional fluctuations, have difficulty managing distress, struggle with self-destructive behaviors, and have a history of chronic, unrelenting anxiety could greatly benefit from DBT. If you're open to learning mindfulness techniques, developing healthier coping strategies, and are willing to commit to the process of change, then DBT could be a valuable avenue for your journey towards managing anxiety and fostering emotional well-being.
Group Therapy can provide many benefits, such as a supportive environment, feedback and validation as well as improving skill development and accountability.
We screen each participant to ensure that their goals are aligned with that of the group objective and once selected, each one is asked to sign a thorough confidentiality form along with an intake form.
Each session will be structured around a certain skill set and group participants all are encouraged to have a turn in sharing at each meeting, and are given the opportunity to reflect, validate, provide feedback or ask more questions as well.
You don’t need any previous experience in therapy at all! Just a willingness to learn, participate and connect with others!
A closed group does require that each participant makes an intentional commitment to themselves and the group as a whole in order to foster a climate of encouragement, accountability and prioritization of self development.
If there is a existing time conflict that you can’t change, please discuss with the facilitators during your initial consultation and interview.

About your Facilitators!

Vanessa bauer

Vanessa is a Social Worker and Psychotherapist specializing in anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, addiction and more.

Vanessa’s training in DBT, CBT and Motivational Interviewing was complimented by her years of experience in hospital and clinical settings. Vanessa is passionate about enriching her client’s lives through knowledge and concrete skill building. She offers a warm and welcoming approach in her client sessions and draws from many modalities for a personalized approach.

Irina mirazizyan

Psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, couples and group in Ontario

Irina is a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist, Meditation and Mindfulness coach with a rich background in holistic approaches to mental health.

Irina brings years of experience in working with individuals from all walks of life, who have struggled with anxiety, both acute and chronic.
Irina utilizes many mindfulness techniques as well as providing valuable psychoeducation to help clients navigate the physical, mental and emotional challenges that arise when dealing with anxious thought cycles.
Irina works with a solution focuses mindset and offers a safe environment for exploration and experiential learning.