Introducing B.R.A.V.E.
Building Resilience, Authenticity & Voice Everyday
Teen Social Anxiety Support Group (Virtual)
6-Week Virtual Experience
Feel Less Awkward. Talk with Confidence. You’re Not the Only One.
This virtual group is for teens ages 11-13, and 14–17 who feel anxious in social situations—like speaking in class, making friends, joining conversations, or worrying about how others see you.
You don’t have to be “good at talking” to join.
In this group, you’ll:
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Learn ways to calm anxiety when it shows up
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Practice speaking up without pressure or embarrassment
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Get tools to stop overthinking what people think of you
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Connect with other teens who actually get it
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Build confidence at your own pace
This is a judgment-free space led by a therapist who understands social anxiety and won’t force you to talk before you’re ready. Many teens find it easier to start in a virtual group—and that’s completely okay.
You can show up as you are.
14-17 Age Group
Leader: Diamond-Ariya Mazie
Location: Virtual (Zoom link will be provided)
Start date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Time: 6pm-7pm
Length: 6 weeks
Cost: $150
11-13 Age Group
Leader: Imani Akil
Location: Virtual (Zoom link will be provided)
Start date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Time: 6pm-7pm
Length: 6 weeks
Cost: $150
*This group is intentionally priced to be accessible while still providing structured, therapist-led care in a small, supportive setting. This is not a drop-in support group. Commitment is appreciated and helps foster maximum growth for each member.
Diamond works with individuals (13+), couples, and families on issues such as relationships, communication, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. With a background in career coaching, a Psychology degree from Howard University, and current MFT training at Syracuse University, she offers practical, compassionate support using approaches like EFT, Gottman, Bowen, and Solution-Focused Therapy. She also leads low-cost virtual relationship readiness groups for teens and adults.
Imani works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, providing individual and group therapy in a warm, supportive, and collaborative environment. She specializes in emotional and behavioral concerns, relationship challenges, parent–child dynamics, anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions. Drawing from Bowen Family Systems, Experiential, Solution-Focused, and Psychodynamic approaches, Imani helps clients gain insight, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change.