Therapy group

Beyond Overthinking

August – September 2026 cohort

A supportive 8-week therapy group for adults who are tired of overthinking, second-guessing themselves, and carrying the weight of trying to get everything right.

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When: Monday, August 10, 2026 · 5:30 PM → Monday, September 28, 2026 at 6:45 PM (America/Los Angeles)

Schedule: 8 sessions · Mondays 5:30–6:45 PM PT · 75 min each

Where:

Virtual

Cost: $40 per session · $320 for the full series

Group size: 6–10 participants

Who: Adults 18+ · Residents of CA & WA

Facilitator

Arielle Zieja

Associate Professional Clinical Counselor · Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate

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Most people in this group don't think of themselves as anxious.

They think of themselves as thoughtful. Responsible. Caring. They're the ones who try to see every angle before making a decision, who notice what other people need, who think ahead, plan ahead, and work hard to avoid mistakes.

These strategies often make sense. At some point, they probably helped you navigate a world that felt uncertain, overwhelming, or unpredictable.

But over time, what began as a way to stay safe can become exhausting. You may find yourself replaying conversations, second-guessing decisions, carrying responsibility for everyone around you, or feeling like your mind never truly gets a chance to rest.

Beyond Overthinking is an 8-week virtual therapy group for adults in California and Washington who are ready to understand the patterns beneath chronic worry, perfectionism, self-doubt, and emotional overwhelm. Through psychoeducation, mindfulness and somatic practices, experiential exercises, guided reflection, and supportive discussion, we'll explore why these patterns develop, what keeps them in place, and how to build a different relationship with uncertainty, emotions, and yourself.

This group isn't about getting rid of anxiety. It's about developing the awareness, skills, and self-trust to stop letting anxiety run the show.

What you'll work toward

Understand anxiety and overthinking as protective strategies rather than personal failures
Develop greater awareness of emotional and nervous system patterns
Learn practical tools for emotional regulation
Increase self-compassion and reduce self-criticism
Strengthen self-trust and confidence in decision-making
Improve boundaries and reduce people-pleasing behaviors
Build supportive connections with others facing similar challenges

How sessions work

This structured therapy group combines psychoeducation, mindfulness-based practices, somatic awareness, experiential exercises, guided reflection, and facilitated discussion. Sessions balance practical skill-building with deeper exploration of the patterns that contribute to anxiety, overthinking, perfectionism, and self-doubt.

Dates & registration

First session: Monday, August 10, 2026 at 5:30 PM PT. The cohort meets weekly through September 28, 2026 (Mondays, 5:30–6:45 PM PT).

Registration closes July 27, 2026. Join the interest list now; full registration opens in July after screening.

Good to know

Format: Virtual (Zoom), 8 weekly sessions, 75 minutes each — full series commitment
Group size: 6–10 participants
Cost: $40 per session ($320 for the full series)
Insurance: Superbill available; insurance billing details discussed at screening
Accessibility: Virtual participation throughout California and Washington. Closed captioning and reasonable accommodations available on request.
Questions: arielle@nestharmreduction.com
Not crisis care: If you are in immediate danger, call or text 988

What you'll gain

Learn practical tools to manage overthinking and emotional overwhelm
Build greater confidence and self-trust
Connect with others who understand the pressure of always feeling responsible

How enrollment works

Step 1
Join the interest list
We'll reach out when registration opens and begin a fit conversation.
Step 2
Brief consult + intake
Clinical screening before anyone enrolls.
Step 3
Register for the series
Full 8-session commitment; Zoom link sent after enrollment is confirmed.

Good fit

You frequently overthink or second-guess yourself. You feel responsible for everyone around you, struggle with perfectionism or people-pleasing, or have difficulty turning off your thoughts. You experience chronic worry or emotional overwhelm — and you might not think of yourself as "anxious." You're the planner, the caretaker, the high achiever who tries to see every angle. You want practical tools alongside meaningful self-understanding, in a space where you don't have to perform or explain yourself.

Not a fit

This group is not appropriate for active psychosis, acute suicidality, severe substance use disorder, significant cognitive impairment, or anyone who needs a higher level of care than a weekly outpatient group can provide.

Screening

After you submit the interest form, we'll reach out to schedule a brief consult and send an intake form. Enrollment is confirmed only after clinical screening — not everyone who applies will be a fit, and that's okay. Questions? Email arielle@nestharmreduction.com.

Pricing & policies

$40 per session · $320 for the full series

Superbill available for out-of-network reimbursement. Insurance billing for group therapy is under discussion with NEST — details provided at screening.

This group is not crisis care. If you are in immediate danger, call or text 988.

Join the interest list

Share your contact info and we'll reach out when registration opens. This is not enrollment — we'll follow up with a brief fit conversation before anyone joins the group.