Gary Chatham, M.A. in Counseling, hosts both bi-weekly Peoria Anxiety and Stress Relief Groups, and Pekin Anxiety and Stress Relief Groups (both online and in-person)
If you are feeling more stressed and anxious, you are not alone. Stress and anxiety are now affecting 4 in 10 adults.
You may experience symptoms of:
- Racing thoughts
- Rapid heartbeat
- Sweaty palms
- An inability to focus
- Trouble with work and/or relationships
Anxiety can also lead to feeling lonely and isolated.
Often people who belong to groups have found that meeting with others that share the same challenges helps, and reduces their feelings and symptoms.
People who belong to support groups have found that meeting with others who share the same challenges can be therapeutic. Here, you can:
- Connect with others.
- Safely express how you feel.
- Be encouraged and encourage others.
- Learn natural methods and techniques for stress management and anxiety reduction.
- Become acquainted with natural, holistic remedies for stress and anxiety, that can be used with other medications, with no side effects.
Your guide, on the journey to feeling better, is Gary Chatham, M.A. Gary is currently working in private practice. He has also worked in a community counseling center, and a university counseling center. He believes in the “magic of groups,” and takes a body/mind/spirit approach.
Our groups provide an affordable way that you can be supported, start to find relief, and begin to feel better.