Anxiety Counseling and Therapy
in Dunedin, FL
A steady space to slow down
A weekly space for support, pacing, and calm
Weekly Retreat-Style Therapy Group in Dunedin, FL
Virtual Telehealth Counseling 🍃 In-person 🍃 In home
This virtual, therapist-led weekly retreat-style therapy group is created for adults living with chronic illness or ongoing health conditions who are used to showing up, pushing through, and getting it done, even when their body is signaling the need to slow down.
You may go through periods when your health feels relatively steady, and other times when you are navigating the uncertainty and strain of flares, increased symptoms, or shifts in capacity that are difficult to anticipate. And still, your responsibilities remain. They don’t stop. You continue managing work, family, and daily expectations while quietly adjusting to what your body can and cannot sustain from one day to the next.
Much of this may be invisible to others. From the outside, you may appear capable, reliable, and composed. What others may not see is the effort it takes to manage symptoms, conserve energy, recover from flares, or recalibrate expectations internally.
Over time, carrying both responsibility and invisible health strain can feel isolating. This group offers a steady, structured space each week to slow down, listen more carefully to what your body is communicating, and receive support without needing to minimize, explain, or justify what you are experiencing.
As a licensed therapist providing virtual therapy to clients throughout Florida, I’ve designed this retreat-style group to provide relational, evidence-based care with thoughtful attention to the emotional and nervous system impact of living with chronic illness. Over time, your work in group supports developing greater nervous system awareness and steadier regulation.
Is This Group a Good Fit?
This group may be a good fit for you if:
You are living with chronic illness or ongoing health conditions that affect your energy, pain levels, or daily functioning.
You are used to pushing through symptoms in order to meet responsibilities at work or at home.
Your health can feel steady at times and unpredictable at others, including periods of flares or increased symptoms.
Much of what you manage feels invisible to others, and you often minimize or downplay the effort it takes to keep up.
You sometimes turn down social invitations because of symptoms, or show up wearing the mask of “I’m fine” when you are carrying far more than others can see.
You feel frustrated, discouraged, or unsettled by changes in your capacity.
You are open to slowing down, building nervous system awareness, and exploring your experience in a structured, therapist-led group.
You are looking for steady, relational support rather than a fast-paced skills class.
Common Experiences This Group Supports
This weekly therapy group supports adults navigating:
The emotional impact of living with chronic illness
Ongoing fatigue, pain, or physical symptoms
Flare cycles and unpredictable capacity
The strain of carrying responsibility while managing health
Invisible illness and the effort of appearing “fine”
Grief related to changing energy, identity, or expectations
This group may be supportive for individuals living with ongoing health conditions including, but not limited to, autoimmune conditions, chronic pain disorders, migraine conditions, inflammatory illnesses, neurological conditions, long COVID, fatigue-related illnesses, and other invisible or fluctuating medical conditions.
This group does not replace medical care. It offers therapeutic support for understanding how stress and strain show up in the body and how to respond more sustainably over time.
How This Therapy Group Works
This is a closed, eight week virtual therapy group that meets weekly for sixty minute sessions. You meet with the same small group each week, allowing familiarity, safety, and depth to develop gradually over time.
The group integrates evidence based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), nervous system informed practices, mindfulness, and gentle regulation tools. In simple terms, this means we look at the patterns between thoughts, stress responses, and physical symptoms and begin to interrupt the cycle that can intensify both emotional and physical strain.
Living with chronic illness often creates a feedback loop. Symptoms increase, stress rises, guilt or fear follow, and the nervous system becomes more activated. That activation can, in turn, aggravate physical symptoms. In group, we slow this loop down so you can see it more clearly and respond earlier.
Sessions are intentionally paced. You are guided to notice what is happening in your body and nervous system in real time, not to analyze it, but to build awareness and steadier regulation.
Between sessions, the work continues in small, manageable ways. You practice recognizing early signs of activation, adjusting pacing before you hit a wall, and responding to flares with more steadiness and less self blame. Over time, this builds greater nervous system regulation and strengthens trust in yourself to move through difficult stretches without spiraling into overexertion or isolation.
What Makes This Retreat-Style Group Therapy
Retreat style therapy means the pace of the group is intentionally protected. Each week, you come to a preserved and safe space where you can slow down and listen more carefully to what your body is telling you.
For many adults living with chronic illness, daily life requires constant adjustment. Energy must be rationed. Symptoms may fluctuate. Decisions are often made based on what your body can tolerate in the moment. This group honors that reality by creating a steady, predictable rhythm where your nervous system has room to settle.
Sessions include guided experiential practices that support nervous system regulation in real time. These may involve mindfulness, gentle awareness work, cognitive reflection, and simple regulation tools that you can carry into everyday life.
The retreat style structure is not about escape. It is about recalibration. What you explore during group time is meant to translate into small, sustainable shifts between sessions. Over time, this steady rhythm supports earlier recognition of activation, more intentional pacing, and greater trust in your ability to move through flares without abandoning yourself.
When This Group May Not Be the Right Fit
This group may not be the best fit if:
You are currently in acute crisis or require a higher level of care.
You are seeking medical treatment or symptom management rather than therapeutic support focused on regulation and emotional processing.
You are looking for a short term, skills only class without relational depth.
You are experiencing active substance dependence without additional clinical support in place.
If you are unsure whether this group is appropriate for you, we can discuss your situation during a brief consultation and determine what level of support would be most helpful.
Group Details
Format: Virtual weekly therapy group
Length: Eight weeks
Session Duration: Sixty minutes per week
Group Size: Small, closed group (same members each week
Location: Available to clients located in Florida
Investment: $400 for the full eight-week group
Payment Options: Payment plans are available and can be discussed during consultation
Next Step
If you are interested in exploring whether this group is a good fit for you, I invite you to reach out to begin a conversation.
Click the button below to complete the contact form. Once you submit your information, I will reach out to schedule a time for us to talk, answer your questions, and determine whether this group feels aligned with your current needs.
Sara Graff, LCSW
Florida License SW7007
Located in Dunedin, FL
Messages are typically returned within 1–2 business days.
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