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Well Counseling Group
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Today, Apr 23 – Wed, May 6
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Well Counseling Group
At Well Counseling Group, we provide compassionate, personalized care using evidence-based methods to support clients through life’s challenges. Our services, including individual and group therapy, foster growth and resilience in a safe, collaborative space. Let us help you rediscover your strength and well-being.
We are excited about two new groups that we are starting in early 2025:
Social Anxiety Group
Do you react to social situations by becoming anxious? Are you highly self-conscious? Do you shrink away from being the center of attention? Do you feel other people view you negatively and are somehow judging you? Does the thought of making a public presentation cause high amounts of anxiety? Do you get anxious anticipating what you might have to do in the future? Do you feel you don't know how to mingle or have the right things to say? After you've done something, do you worry excessively about your performance and re-play it over and over again in your head? Do you beat yourself up by comparing yourself to other people? Does this happen to you every day?
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is the only type of therapy proven, through research and clinical evidence, to be effective in permanently allowing people to overcome social anxiety. CBT for social anxiety must be comprehensive, covering all aspects of social anxiety.
We will have a group of 6-8 people who have social anxiety in a supporting environment. It will consist of learning different strategies to overcome social anxiety. Some of the techniques that will be used are: slow talk, stopping automatic negative thoughts (ANTS), self-acceptance, rational self-talk, loosening up, focusing externally, and letting go of the past.
The therapy itself is not difficult, but you must be consistent and persistent in practicing it for it to reduce anxiety and help overcome social anxiety. Rationally reprogramming the brain takes time.
After learning different strategies in the group, you will be asked to do experiments on your own to help reduce feeling anxious in public. Some of these experiments are: approaching and starting conversations with strangers, speaking in front of a group in such places as Toastmasters, singing karaoke in public, and going to Meetup parties. We will talk about our individual successes in the group and support each other to keep going.
Men’s Group
In this day and age, it can be difficult just being a man. Having a group of men who are looking to improve themselves can be good to foster growth, learn more about yourself, and have a solid support system.
In our weekly men’s group, we will discuss such topics as communication, emotions, boundaries, health, relationships, and others. We will learn from each other by hearing each other’s unique experiences and what has been useful to every member.
Everyone in the group will be given an equal opportunity to speak and share their stories. We have complete confidentiality and are non-judgmental. We will build a community where everyone is in total support of one another.
Some of the goals in our group are:
• Encouraging psychological growth
• Improving mental health
• Building trust
• Clarifying purpose and direction
• Supporting each other
• Communicating thoughts and feelings
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.96
Wait time
4.97
Bedside manner
5.00
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I felt that I could express my feelings without being judged. He helped me to understand several triggers that I was unaware of. He was easy to talk to and helped me greatly. I would highly recommend Jason McDermott.
LLVerified patient
Jason McDermott is an outstanding and compassionate professional. He goes above and beyond to support his clients, providing me with guidance, resources, and a listening ear. His dedication and empathy make a real difference, and I am genuinely grateful for his help. I highly recommend him!
BZVerified patient
He listened carefully and had good insights and ideas for me to try. I know he cares and I will continue to feel better as I work with him.
CMVerified patient
Jason is a great therapist, who has a very calming demeanor.
He listens attentively and works with me to find solutions towards self-improvement.
I highly recommend his services.
RPVerified patient
Jason McDermott creates a safe supportive space that as truly meant everything to me. His insight and guidance have been life-changing and I'm beyond grateful for hs help. highly recommend!"
PDVerified patient
I've seen Jason now a couple of times, but I am incredibly grateful for his support. He is such a great listener, gives me his full attention and makes me feel truly heard. One of the things I appreciate most about Jason is his calm demeanor. He is not loud, which creates a peaceful and comfortable environment for our sessions. He is incredibly patient, allowing me to take my time to express my thoughts and feelings without feeling rushed. It’s been only a couple of sessions, but sessions with Jason have been very helpful. Highly recommend.
LLVerified patient
It was a relief finding Jason. As a man it has been challenging finding a male therapist that I could feel comfortable speaking to about issues I would not feel as comfortable sharing with a female therapist. He is calm, understanding and has a reassuring attitude towards addressing the many layers of trauma. I am grateful for his knowledge and experience and continue to gain a better understanding of how I can move beyond the challenges I experienced over the years. I am confident things will continue to improve as I work with Jason.
RSVerified patient
Jason is a fabulous therepist. He is kind, helpful and easy to talk to. From the start, I felt comfortable opening up to him. He really listens, asks the right questions, and helps make sense of things in a way that feels practical and meaningful. If you're looking for a therapist who truly cares and helps you make real progress, I highly recommend him!
RBVerified patient
Jason is a terrific counselor - he's very patient, thoughtful, and an excellent listener. He was able to help me with my current problem by asking the right and thorough questions to frame the situation and put me in the right context. He helped with advice and ways to think differently about my situation, which helped me very much. Jason is very kind and open - and easy to talk to. I would highly recommend Jason.
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Understanding, great listener & I really felt like she understood how I felt
June 6, 2022Tracy P.Verified patient
I cannot recommend Lauren Topel highly enough.
As her patient for several years, I can confidently attest to her exceptional ability to create personalized therapy plans tailored to my individual needs. She is present, responsive, kind, empathetic, patient and deeply knowledgeable in her field. She approaches our sessions with thoughtfulness, positivity, and genuine care.
It is difficult to find someone who truly invests in the well-being of their clients but Lauren is an outstanding example of exactly that while maintaining the utmost level of professionalism .
Most importantly, I never feel judged and I always feel seen, 5 stars!
AWVerified patient
Lauren is simply the best professional that I've ever had the pleasure to engage. Unlike others, she listens, analyzes, and provides feedback, tools, and actionable recommendations that I can use to better understand myself and improve how I engage with others. Thank you, Lauren!
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October 15, 2021Matthew K.Verified patient
Every time I go to my therapy sessions with Lauren I am always excited to speak with her and tell her how I feel and what I am going through! I always leave our sessions feeling better, have new advice to better improve the original issues I came in with. I have improved immensely after every session and learned new things and ways to better myself and manage my diagnosis. I have never attended a session where I felt disappointed or as if it was not helpful. Lauren is extremely sweet, understanding, and truly cares and that is what I have been looking for in a therapist for so long, someone who not only listens to me, but challenges me, while also providing me advice, techniques, and methods to improve my issues. So far the methods I have learned after all my sessions and been amazing! Overall, I love my sessions with Lauren and I know that they are actually working and I have been improving immensely.
DPVerified patient
Lauren has made my intro to therapy a breeze. Easy to talk to, great advice, and very professional. I hope to continue our sessions and use what we go over in the real world scenarios.
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