Group Therapy for Anxious Minds
Mondays, 6 PM | Virtual | Now Enrolling for April 13, 2026
Facilitated by Darcy Montana, MHC-LP & Danielle Andreotta, LMFT
“You do not have to control your thoughts. You just have to stop letting them control you.”
-Dan Millman
Restore Safety and Trust Within Yourself
If your mind rarely quiets down or you often care for others and leave limited time for yourself, this group offers a place to find balance and reconnect. It’s designed for people who give a lot, think a lot, and sometimes struggle to find space for their own needs.
Here, you’ll be met with warmth, clarity, and a community that understands what it means to carry so much internally.
Group Details
When: Mondays, 5 PM – 6 PM | Starting 4/13/2026
Where: Virtual via Zoom
Led by: Darcy Montana, MHC-LP & Danielle Andreotta, LMFT
Cost: In-network with Aetna and Cigna. OON superbills available.
Understand What's Beneath the Rumination
We’ll explore the patterns that shape your inner world, including:
- Difficulty making decisions or slowing down
- Anxiety and persistent worry
- People-pleasing tendencies
- Shame, guilt, or self-doubt
- Emotional stuckness
The goal is not to change who you are, but learn how to support yourself with the same care you offer to others.
A Place to Feel Supported
Through guided conversations and a safe group environment, you’ll begin to:
- Understand deeper roots of your patterns
- Soften self-criticism and build inner trust
- Create more mental space and clarity
- Practice being authentic without pressure to please
- Feel less alone in struggles you’ve carried privately
These strategies will help change the way you relate to your own mind and needs, creating space for authenticity, personal goals, and self-progress.
How Group Support Helps
Group therapy offers something a single mind can’t create alone:
Find Relief From Isolation
Group members who share patterns that mirror yours.
Get A New Perspective
Hearing someone else’s insight shifts your own thinking.
Authenticity Without Fear
A place to practice saying what you need in community.
Support That Isn't Earned
You don’t have to perform, please, or hold it all together.
Many patients in our practice describe group therapy as the first space where they feel understood without having to explain themselves.
Meet the Facilitators
Darcy Montana, MHC-LP (she/her)
Darcy works with individuals who feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, self-doubt, and overthinking. Her approach integrates mindfulness, somatic awareness, EMDR, and depth-oriented work to help people reconnect with their inner world and feel more grounded in their bodies. Darcy brings warmth, curiosity, and a non-judgmental presence, creating space to explore patterns safely and at your own pace.
Danielle Andreotta, LMFT (she/her)
Danielle specializes in relational and family trauma, people-pleasing patterns, and rebuilding trust in oneself and others. She offers a collaborative, affirming approach that emphasizes safety, authenticity, and emotional clarity. Drawing from trauma-informed, narrative, and relational therapies, Danielle helps individuals practice showing up honestly—without pressure to perform or prioritize others at their own expense.
Common questions women have about trauma therapy
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Am I expected to share in group therapy?
You are welcome to share as much or as little as feels right for you. Many people find that they open up more naturally over time, but there is no pressure to participate in a specific way. Your presence alone contributes to the group.
Does group therapy enhance my individual healing journey?
Yes. Group therapy offers something individual therapy alone can’t:
- Seeing yourself through others’ experiences
- Feeling less alone in patterns you thought were “just you”
- Practicing authenticity and boundaries in real time
- Receiving support without needing to perform or please
Many people find that group work accelerates insights they’ve been trying to reach on their own and helps them feel more grounded and connected between sessions.
What if I overthink everything—will this group still help me?
Absolutely.
This group is designed specifically for people whose minds tend to race, loop, or analyze constantly. The structure of the group helps slow down mental noise, create clarity, and give you tools to notice your thoughts without getting swept away by them. You’ll learn how to work with your mind, not against it.
You’re not “overthinking wrong”—you’re just carrying patterns that can be softened with support and understanding.
I’m a people-pleaser. Will this group push me to speak up before I’m ready?
No. In fact, we take the opposite approach.
People-pleasers often feel pressure to show up “the right way,” even in supportive spaces. This group is built to help you practice showing up on your own terms, at your own pace.
Over time, the group becomes a safe place to:
- Say “no” or “I’m not ready” without guilt
- Explore your needs without automatically prioritizing others
- Experiment with being honest instead of agreeable
- Receive support without earning it
The goal isn’t to stop caring about others, it’s to care for yourself with the same grace you offer those around you.
Ready to Join?
Spots are limited to keep the group intimate and supportive.
Contact Acheron Psychiatry if you have any questions.