Improv for Anxiety Group

No prior improv or acting experience is needed! This group is designed for beginners and is focused on using improv as a tool for self-expression, confidence-building, and reducing anxiety. The exercises are supportive, low-pressure, and tailored to help you step outside your comfort zone in a way that feels safe and empowering.

Traditional improv classes focus on developing performance skills—like comedic timing, scene work, and quick thinking—to become better at improv itself. This therapy group, however, isn’t about becoming “good” at improv. Instead, we use improv as a tool for healing, self-expression, and emotional growth.

There’s no pressure to be funny or perform. The focus is on practicing presence, spontaneity, and self-trust in a supportive, judgment-free space. Improv exercises help ease anxiety, encourage playfulness, and build confidence—all without the need to “get it right.”

That’s completely okay! This group is designed with anxiety in mind, and you’re never forced to do anything you’re not ready for. Participation is always at your own pace—you can start by just watching, easing in slowly, or choosing lower-pressure ways to engage.

The goal isn’t to push through anxiety but to create a supportive space where you can experiment with stepping outside your comfort zone in a way that feels safe. Over time, many people find that their anxiety softens as they build trust in themselves and the group.

Adult groups are capped at eight people. Spaces in each group are limited so that members feel safe and have plenty of opportunity to share and connect with each other and their group leader.

Yes! Creating a safe and supportive space is a top priority. Everyone who joins the group signs a Group Agreement that outlines confidentiality guidelines—like keeping what’s shared in the group private and respecting each other’s anonymity.

While no group can guarantee absolute confidentiality, we all commit to creating an environment where everyone feels safe to share. What’s said in the group stays in the group.

While we do not take insurance for groups, you may be eligible to use out-of-network benefits, depending on your insurance. Contact your insurance company to see if you have out-of-network benefits, and what they apply to. Some companies will reimburse you for 60-80% of the cost of each session after your deductible is met.

Absolutely! This group can be a great complement to individual therapy. Improv-based therapy can add to the work you're already doing by giving you a space to experiment with new ways of expressing yourself and engaging with others.

If you’re currently in therapy, you may want to check in with your therapist to see how this group could fit into your overall healing process.

Group therapy is as effective as individual therapy for a wide range of symptoms and conditions, and it is more efficient, allowing a single therapist to reach many people at once. In many cases, groups can be even more effective than individual therapy, thanks to the stigma reduction and solidarity that people experience in the presence of their peers.” - APA.org