Empowerment Parenting Classes
The sole purpose of Empowerment Parenting is to teach parents the core concept of being their children's initial teacher, as well as caregiver. It is a 10-week, one hour session focusing on building confidence and skills within parents essential to ...
Hosted by Ciara Ward
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CAMS-II, MCR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Warrenville, IL 60555
The sole purpose of Empowerment Parenting is to teach parents the core concept of being their children's initial teacher, as well as caregiver. It is a 10-week, one hour session focusing on building confidence and skills within parents essential to ...
Connect & Thrive Process Group
Join us for an ongoing series of group therapy sessions providing therapeutic space for clients to connect with themselves and others to explore feelings of loneliness and find support and strength. This is an interpersonal adult process group for anyone ...
Hosted by Emerge Psychology Group
Counselor, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60613
Join us for an ongoing series of group therapy sessions providing therapeutic space for clients to connect with themselves and others to explore feelings of loneliness and find support and strength. This is an interpersonal adult process group for anyone ...
A multi-disciplinary mental health practice
LCSW Supervision
Do I need supervision hours for the LCSW? Receive your 3,000 hours of supervised clinical professional experience in a small group format. For full-time experience, a minimum of 30 hours per week but not more than 40 hours per week. ...
Hosted by Bluebird Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, EdS, C-DBT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Naperville, IL 60565
Do I need supervision hours for the LCSW? Receive your 3,000 hours of supervised clinical professional experience in a small group format. For full-time experience, a minimum of 30 hours per week but not more than 40 hours per week. ...
Women Who Work: Interpersonal Support Group
Are you feeling like you would benefit from extra support from like-minded peers? This 6 week virtual group is ideal for women in their early to mid-twenties who experience anxiety in any number of ways, including but not limited to, ...
Are you feeling like you would benefit from extra support from like-minded peers? This 6 week virtual group is ideal for women in their early to mid-twenties who experience anxiety in any number of ways, including but not limited to, ...
Moving Forward Through Divorce - Virtual Group
Creating a life after a divorce brings it's own challenges, especially as a parent. MOVING FORWARD THROUGH DIVORCE works to empower Mothers in their journeys after divorce by providing an environment for Mothers to connect, find support, and share resources. ...
Hosted by Hilary Davis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Creating a life after a divorce brings it's own challenges, especially as a parent. MOVING FORWARD THROUGH DIVORCE works to empower Mothers in their journeys after divorce by providing an environment for Mothers to connect, find support, and share resources. ...
Parenting Workshops
Hands-on parent training focused on issues including discipline, time-outs, school success, sibling rivalry, creating morning and nighttime routines and an open forum for parents to ask their own parenting questions.
Hosted by Kimberly Ann Lemke
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Naperville, IL 60563
Hands-on parent training focused on issues including discipline, time-outs, school success, sibling rivalry, creating morning and nighttime routines and an open forum for parents to ask their own parenting questions.
Timeless Secrets for Success
TIMELESS SECRETS FOR SUCCESS: KEY LIFE SKILLS THEY DIDN’T TEACH IN COLLEGE is a 3-week virtual group counseling series for young professional women hosted by our counseling interns, Alex and Alexa. In this 3-part series, you’ll develop clarity and confidence ...
Hosted by Lily Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60661
TIMELESS SECRETS FOR SUCCESS: KEY LIFE SKILLS THEY DIDN’T TEACH IN COLLEGE is a 3-week virtual group counseling series for young professional women hosted by our counseling interns, Alex and Alexa. In this 3-part series, you’ll develop clarity and confidence ...
DBT
Group and individual treatment focusing on the development and use of DBT skills.
Hosted by PsyCare of FCS
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APN
Verified Verified
Group meets in Aurora, IL 60506
Group and individual treatment focusing on the development and use of DBT skills.
Social skills
Does your child/children experience difficulty making friends and
These groups will focus on: Improving verbal and non-verbal communication skills Listening skills Understanding one's feelings and expressing them productively Making new friends, what makes a good friend and sustaining friendships ...
Hosted by Shoshana Rifkind
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Skokie, IL 60077
Does your child/children experience difficulty making friends and
These groups will focus on: Improving verbal and non-verbal communication skills Listening skills Understanding one's feelings and expressing them productively Making new friends, what makes a good friend and sustaining friendships ...
Teen/College-Age Process Group
The group is for those wishing to work on interpersonal skills while exploring issues related to skill building, social anxiety/isolation, anxiety/depression, alcohol/drugs use/misuse, eating and body image, trauma, perfectionism, boundaries, fear, anger, grief/loss. The group meets weekly online for 1 ...
Hosted by Trish Flaherty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Deerfield, IL 60015
The group is for those wishing to work on interpersonal skills while exploring issues related to skill building, social anxiety/isolation, anxiety/depression, alcohol/drugs use/misuse, eating and body image, trauma, perfectionism, boundaries, fear, anger, grief/loss. The group meets weekly online for 1 ...
Couples Counseling Associates
Couples Counseling Associates help couples who want to improve their relationship.
Hosted by Couples Counseling Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60611
Couples Counseling Associates help couples who want to improve their relationship.
Chronic Pain Support Group
This is an 8-week virtual Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) group focused on teaching individuals mind-body strategies, as well as providing support to better manage chronic pain. Participants can expect to learn strategies that can assist them in increasing activity ...
This is an 8-week virtual Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) group focused on teaching individuals mind-body strategies, as well as providing support to better manage chronic pain. Participants can expect to learn strategies that can assist them in increasing activity ...
Ethical Non-Monogamy/Open Relationships
Check out our website for group information. If interested please feel free to reach out by email rebecca@essercounselingse rvices.com or through the contact us page on the website www.essercounselingservic es.com Groups are done online and are 90 minutes. Topics vary ...
Hosted by Esser Counseling Services, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA LCPC, CCTP, CSIP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rockford, IL 61109
Check out our website for group information. If interested please feel free to reach out by email rebecca@essercounselingse rvices.com or through the contact us page on the website www.essercounselingservic es.com Groups are done online and are 90 minutes. Topics vary ...
Smart Weight Loss Coaching
Our online group program is packed with information about the latest science. Lisa Oldson, MD leads the groups & shares cutting edge research about excess weight, how to lose it, and how to keep it off. We don't waste your ...
Our online group program is packed with information about the latest science. Lisa Oldson, MD leads the groups & shares cutting edge research about excess weight, how to lose it, and how to keep it off. We don't waste your ...
Sista Circle
This group is for 20's, 30's, and 40-something black women who would like to heal from and cultivate friendships with other black women. It will be held one hour per week lasting 6 weeks! The group will be held Virtually, ...
Hosted by Tolaya Geredine
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Richton Park, IL 60471
This group is for 20's, 30's, and 40-something black women who would like to heal from and cultivate friendships with other black women. It will be held one hour per week lasting 6 weeks! The group will be held Virtually, ...
Queer Relational Group
This group will provide a non-judgmental, confidential space to gain understanding of interpersonal dynamics, improve self-esteem and self-worth, and explore new ways of interacting, navigating, and relating to the ever-changing world around us.
Hosted by Daniel Karl Nennig
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60601
This group will provide a non-judgmental, confidential space to gain understanding of interpersonal dynamics, improve self-esteem and self-worth, and explore new ways of interacting, navigating, and relating to the ever-changing world around us.
Free COVID-19 support group for healthcare workers
We are now offering an 8 week group to healthcare workers in Chicago to provide emotional support during this pandemic. As a practice that serves healthcare workers in individual therapy we've seen the need for support rapidly increase. Therefore, we ...
Hosted by City Counseling Center
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60616
We are now offering an 8 week group to healthcare workers in Chicago to provide emotional support during this pandemic. As a practice that serves healthcare workers in individual therapy we've seen the need for support rapidly increase. Therefore, we ...
Moving Forward Through Divorce
Creating a life after a divorce brings its own challenges, especially as a parent. Moving Forward Through Divorce works to empower mothers in their journeys after divorce by providing an environment for mothers to connect, find support, and share resources. ...
Hosted by Touchstone Therapy Center
Treatment Center, LMFT, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Creating a life after a divorce brings its own challenges, especially as a parent. Moving Forward Through Divorce works to empower mothers in their journeys after divorce by providing an environment for mothers to connect, find support, and share resources. ...
Advanced ACOA, Alanon
Group explores coping skills related to dealing with an alcoholic and finding healthier more effective ways of coping. Explores old scares from being raised by an alcoholic and how they may be invading the present.
Hosted by Jerry A Blecha
Counselor, MS, LCPC, CADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Gurnee, IL 60031
Group explores coping skills related to dealing with an alcoholic and finding healthier more effective ways of coping. Explores old scares from being raised by an alcoholic and how they may be invading the present.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Illinois?
Search for nearby support groups by inputting your city, zip code, or the name of the group into the search bar. From there, you can filter to find a group that suits your needs, whether you are looking for support for a teenager, a group that focuses on a specific issue, such as depression, or a particular program type, such as one geared toward developing social skills. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
How does group therapy work?
Therapy groups are led by one or more therapists and serve to help people process their experiences and learn from others who understand their challenges firsthand. They can be based on a specific issue, such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, and caregiving. They can involve a specific type of program or therapy, such as a social skills group or CBT group. They can also be specific to a particular population or community, such as teens or LGBTQ.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
What are the benefits of group therapy?
Support groups help connect people with shared challenges or physical and mental health conditions. In a group setting, participants can receive support and feedback from peers and can acquire new skills, strategies and perspectives by listening to one another. Discussing your experience with someone who also has a cancer diagnosis, or whose son also struggles with addiction, for example, can help you feel less alone, reduce distress, find empathy and connection, and learn practical or medical information that has helped others. Group therapy can also be a more affordable option than individual therapy and just as effective.
Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?
Support groups can be deeply valuable for both emotional support and/or treatment outcomes. It’s difficult to make a blanket statement on efficacy due to the many different types of support groups and conditions treated, but group therapy has been found to be just as effective as individual therapy in establishing long-term abstinence for conditions such as substance abuse, addiction and alcohol abuse.
How much does group therapy cost?
Group counseling is typically less expensive than individual counseling, with each session costing on average between $60 to $75. Meanwhile, individual therapy sessions can run anywhere from $100 to $200 and up, even after insurance. It is possible to find low-cost group therapy options and many therapists offer group sessions free of charge.
Does insurance cover group therapy?
As with individual therapy, many insurance companies do offer coverage for group therapy sessions. However, the coverage varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider. Individuals are encouraged to check with their insurance providers to verify coverage.
How long does group therapy last?
The length of a support group session is often one hour but can fall anywhere between 45 minutes and two hours. The amount of time that people remain in a support group varies based on their specific needs and goals and the type of therapy. Some individuals may seek a shorter-term group, such as a bereavement group, that may last between six and 20 weeks. Some may seek a longer-term group that lasts for a year or indefinitely.
What are the limitations of support groups?
Support groups have many benefits, but there are a few limitations as well. Support groups do not constitute formal therapeutic or medical treatment, and are not run by licensed mental health professionals, so some people may opt for group therapy or individual therapy instead. Additionally, support groups can depend on the other participants, so a disruptive individual has the potential to mar the group dynamic, and the anecdotal information shared may sometimes be unhelpful or inaccurate. Because it is a group setting, confidentiality can be more difficult to guard and participants receive less personalized attention than they would in an individual therapy session.