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Group Therapy

GROUP THERAPY

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS

INSURANCE ACCEPTED

IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL APPOINTMENTS

upcoming groups

Autumn Teen Art Groups

Topic : Self Confidence + Social Skills

Date : SEPT 5 - OCT 24 TUESDAYS 4:30 - 6:00PM

Location : ECC: 9757 NE Juanita Dr. Suite 206, Kirkland, WA 98034

Adult Art Therapy Groups

Topic : Self Confidence + Social Skills

Date : SEP 7 - OCT 12

Location : ECC: 9757 NE Juanita Dr. Suite 206, Kirkland, WA 98034

Upcoming ECC Groups

Kirkland, WA and Remote

BENEFITS OF GROUP THERAPY

Social learning in a supportive environment through cooperation and communication
Individuals with similar experiences can provide support for each other through listening and sharing strategies to help with problems
Members can learn from the collective experience and feedback of other members
Individuals can feel empowered by their success at developing interpersonal skills within the group
Groups can demonstrate fairness, sharing, and support through engagement with one another
Group work can provide an overall sense of community and reduce feelings of isolation
Increases an individuals exposure to diversity within a group of people and can help expand beliefs and assumptions
The presence of other members can inspire and motivate long-lasting changes

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

GAD affects 6.8 million adults, or 3.1% of the U.S. population, yet only 43.2% are receiving treatment.
Women are twice as likely to be affected as men.
GAD often co-occurs with major depression.

Panic Disorder(PD)

PD affects 6 million adults, or 2.7% of the U.S. population.
Women are twice as likely to be affected as men.

Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)

SAD affects 15 million adults, or 6.8% of the U.S. population.
SAD is equally common among men and women and typically begins around age 13.
According to a 2007 ADAA survey, 36% of people with social anxiety disorder report experiencing symptoms for 10 or more years before seeking help.

Specific Phobias

Specific phobias affect 19 million adults, or 8.7% of the U.S. population.
Women are twice as likely to be affected as men.
Symptoms typically begin in childhood; the average age-of-onset is 7 years old.

Treatment For Anxiety

Psychotherapy or “talk therapy” can help people with anxiety disorders. To be effective, psychotherapy must be directed at the person’s specific anxieties and tailored to his or her needs.