Therapist – Jessica Alef, LCSW

People who struggle with depression and/or anxiety know how overwhelming and exhausting it can sometimes be to undertake the simplest of tasks. One of the main symptoms of depression is the feeling of hopelessness, which often results in thoughts like “why even bother trying.” Similarly, someone with an anxiety disorder has such a difficult time controlling his/her excessive worry, restlessness, and/or irritability that it feels next to impossible to do much of anything.

It is important for people who suffer from these feelings know that they are not alone. Other people feel this way too. One of the most helpful aspects of mood disorder therapy groups is a normalization of the symptoms that people thought were unique to their own lives. Learning about symptoms and hearing others discuss coping skills they have learned can help participants deal with the negative thoughts and feelings which are a part of the disorder. This group presents a comprehensive plan for making the necessary changes to manage disorders.

The group meets at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each month beginning August 11th.

If you are interested in becoming a part of the group, please let your Relationship Resolutions therapist know. If you are not a current client with Relationship Resolutions, please call 412-921-3908 or email info@relationshipresolutions.org to schedule an intake appointment to determine your appropriateness for the group.

Please note that group members determine how much and what is disclosed at each group session. No one will ever be forced to discuss or divulge anything about which they are uncomfortable. At the beginning of each session, the therapist will remind group members that by participating, they have made a commitment to maintain the confidentiality of all members’ identities and experiences.