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Overthinker Reset

Stop spiraling in relationships and performance—without white-knuckling your way through anxiety.

A 6-week psychoeducational skills group for anxious overthinkers who deal with relationship/attachment spirals and perfectionism/work anxiety. Learn practical tools to calm your body, unhook from rumination, and take secure action.

How to Join: Free Consultation Required

This is a small group experience, and I want to make sure it's the right fit for you. The application includes a free 15-minute private consultation where we'll discuss your goals, answer any questions you have, and determine if this group is the right next step for your journey.
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6 weeks Live via Zoom ~10 Participants 75 min/session
Break the reassurance cycle
Regulate before reacting
Build secure attachment behaviors
Reduce overthinking without suppressing emotion

Limited spots available — apply now to secure your place

Who This Is For

This group is for you if:

  • You spiral after texts, tone shifts, distance, conflict, or uncertainty
  • You replay conversations and scan for "signs" something is wrong
  • You seek reassurance (asking, checking, rereading), then feel worse later
  • You overwork or perfectionize to feel safe, accepted, or "enough"
  • You get stuck in indecision because you need the perfect choice
  • You understand things logically—but anxiety still hijacks your behavior

Who It's Not For

This group may not be a fit if:

  • You’re in crisis, feeling unsafe, or at risk of harming yourself/others
  • You need intensive support that requires individualized psychotherapy
  • You’re looking for couples therapy or crisis relationship intervention
If this applies, it’s better to seek appropriate clinical care and support.

What You'll Walk Away With

By the end of 6 weeks, you'll have skills to:

Interrupt Spirals Fast

Interrupt spirals in under 5 minutes (body → mind reset)

Build Self-Trust

Reduce reassurance-seeking and build self-trust

Communicate Clearly

Communicate needs/boundaries without panic or over-explaining

Make Good Enough Decisions

Make “good enough” decisions and move forward

Recover Faster

Recover faster when anxiety shows up (instead of losing days to it)

Relapse Plan

Use a repeatable “relapse plan” so setbacks don’t become spirals

What This Is (And Isn't)

This is a psychoeducational skills group, not psychotherapy.

You'll learn and practice skills (nervous system regulation, attachment pattern education, parts-informed exercises, tiny-steps action plans)It's focused on tools, practice, and supportIt does not include diagnosis, treatment, or crisis care.

What Past Participants Say

Hear from people who’ve been through John’s groups.

★★★★★

“This group changed how I show up in my relationships. I no longer spiral for days after a small disagreement.”

— Sarah T.Past Group Participant
★★★★★

“Finally learned to pause before reacting. The tools I learned here have been life-changing for my career.”

— Michael R.Past Group Participant
★★★★★

“I was skeptical about group therapy, but the sense of community and John’s guidance was exactly what I needed.”

— Jessica M.Past Group Participant

How It Works

Duration: 6 weeks | Weekly live sessions, 75 minutes, weekend afternoons

1

Teaching

10-15 min: Simple, practical instruction

2

Guided Practice

10-20 min: Regulation + “secure self” exercises

3

Q&A

30-40 min: Coaching-style support / hot seats

4

Next Step

5 min: “Tiny next step” plan for the week

You Also Get:A downloadable workbook (1 page per week + trackers/scripts)Reusable tools you can keep using after the group ends

Week-by-Week Curriculum

Six weeks of transformative learning and practice

1

Week 1 — The Spiral Map

Trigger → body alarm → story → behavior. Build your personal spiral blueprint.

2

Week 2 — Attachment Alarms

Why relationship anxiety spikes. How to build "secure self" responses when uncertainty hits.

3

Week 3 — The Reassurance Loop Reset

Why reassurance works short-term but fuels anxiety long-term. Build a replacement plan.

4

Week 4 — Perfectionism as a Safety Strategy

Move from proving → progressing. Decision rules, "good enough," micro-commitments.

5

Week 5 — Secure Communication + Boundaries

Needs, repair, boundary scripts, and staying regulated during hard conversations.

6

Week 6 — Relapse Plan + Secure Toolkit

Your personal protocol for future spikes in relationships and work.

Logistics

Current group details are shown here when published.

Session Day/TimeOnline · Weekend afternoons
Length6 weeks
Group Size Cap~12 participants
LocationOnline via Zoom
ReplaysNo (due to confidentiality)

Investment

Program Price

$399

How to Join

  1. Apply — Submit the contact form below
  2. Free Consultation — 15-minute call to discuss your goals and see if the group is the right fit
  3. Pay $50 deposit — If admitted to the group, pay deposit to secure your spot
  4. Full payment due — Before the first session
If the cohort doesn't reach minimum enrollment (6 members), you'll be offered a full refund or moved to the next start date.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. This is a psychoeducational skills group (not psychotherapy).

No replays due to confidentiality. You’ll still get the workbook and summary for that week.

Group spaces are private, and I'll set clear guidelines. That said, confidentiality cannot be 100% guaranteed in any group setting—participants agree to respect privacy.

You'll get tools and clarity, but this isn't couples counseling or crisis intervention. The focus is helping you regulate, communicate, and respond from your values instead of anxiety.

No. Some people are, some aren't. This works best if you're willing to practice skills between sessions.

People who struggle with relationship anxiety/attachment spirals and/or perfectionism/work anxiety—and want practical tools, not just insight.

After start, you can be refunded 50% if you withdraw before the second group/week. No refunds after 2nd week.

Ready to Stop the Spiral with Structure + Support?

Apply now to secure your place in the next cohort. Limited spots available.

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Length
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Schedule
Online · Weekend afternoons

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