• Group Therapy for (Mixed) Anxiety Disorders. Led by Andre Papantonio, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
  
  This group is for adults (18 and up) who suffer from any of the anxiety disorders. The chief approach is mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Participants are taught a graceful way of relating with unwanted, anxious thoughts: to neither block nor try to change or chase away those thoughts, but merely to recognize them as symptoms, to tolerate them and to allow them to go away by themselves. This gentle approach does not seek to control the mind, but rather embodies the slogan, "You don't have to believe everything you think."
  
  The group will meet every Thursday from 5:45 PM to 7:15 PM. Cost is $35 per session. It is not time limited; patients may participate for as long as they and the therapist agree is indicated. Each participant will meet with the therapist for an hour of evaluation before joining the group.
  
  Andre Papantonio, LCPC, has over thirty years of experience with anxiety disorders, and has presented on the topic at the annual conferences of ADAA, the Obsessive Compulsive Foundation, NASW, etc. Please call him at 410-825-1257 to inquire further about the group.
  
• Social Anxiety Therapy Group: New group forming for Summer--contact us ASAP for more information.
  
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  Learn self-compassion.
  Transform your relationship with anxiety.
  Overcome fear.
  Build confidence.
  Stop struggling.
  Make friends.
  Lead a happier, more productive life.
  
  Social anxiety is the fear and worry of being judged and evaluated by others that prevents people from being able to do the things they want to do. People with social anxiety want to be friendly, open, and sociable, but their fear holds them back. Fortunately, social anxiety is a fully treatable anxiety disorder that can be overcome with work, practice, and persistence. Using a form of therapy called ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy), we will focus on developing skills and techniques designed to help you conquer your fear of social situations. In developing these skills, people are able to start facing their anxiety directly while beginning to lead more fulfilling lives. Please join us on our journey!
• New Social Anxiety Therapy Group forming in March. Start date: Tuesdays, TBD Time: Evenings, TBD Cost: $30 per session, $360 total. Half due at the beginning, half due midway through. 15% discount offered when paid in full. Meetings will be held every Tuesday for 12 consecutive weeks led by, Heather Major, Psy.D. & Michelle Coombs, M.S. For more information, infoASDI@gmail.com or 443-375-9054.

• Fear of Flying Support Group. Facilitator: Stephnie Thomas, LCPC (410) 236-1470 (cell); stephniet@verizon.net
  

• Consultation Group in Anxiety Disorder Treatment: New group forming, fall 2012. Dr. Sally Winston leads a consultation training group for professionals at lunchtime on Fridays. For more information: 410-938-8454

  
  
  

  ASDI: Serving the Baltimore Area & Central Maryland

Anxiety and Stress Disorders Institute of Maryland:
Treating anxiety disorders and stress-related disorders in Towson, Maryland, since 1978.