Better Together: Marriage Tools
Couples and individual seekers can learn tools for practical day to day application. Learn how to dialog using "Connect-Talk" for learning how to communicate and de-escalate clashes, enriching your daily life. Live out your commitment being Better Together! Learn how ...
Hosted by Chiara Simeone-Difrancesco
Psychologist, PhD, MA, MEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oshkosh, WI 54901
Couples and individual seekers can learn tools for practical day to day application. Learn how to dialog using "Connect-Talk" for learning how to communicate and de-escalate clashes, enriching your daily life. Live out your commitment being Better Together! Learn how ...
Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness for Women
Groups ran 8 weeks in Feb, April, June, September, and November. Limited to 12 participants. Outside referrals private pay only or will accept BCBS or UHC insurance only. Private pay $50/session plus $90 30-minute intake required. Learn and implement trauma ...
Hosted by Cassandra N Quick
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Middleton, WI 53562
Groups ran 8 weeks in Feb, April, June, September, and November. Limited to 12 participants. Outside referrals private pay only or will accept BCBS or UHC insurance only. Private pay $50/session plus $90 30-minute intake required. Learn and implement trauma ...
Intensive Outpatient Program
We offered an adult substance use Intensive Outpatient Program. This program provides support, structure, psycho-education, and tools to assist during the recovery process. We pride ourselves on not taking a 'cookie cutter' approach and focus on the needs of our ...
We offered an adult substance use Intensive Outpatient Program. This program provides support, structure, psycho-education, and tools to assist during the recovery process. We pride ourselves on not taking a 'cookie cutter' approach and focus on the needs of our ...
Intensive Outpatient Program
Our clinic offers IOP for individuals that need substance abuse treatment who do not meet the level of need for inpatient treatment. It is a 12 week program with the first 4 weeks being the most intense - 3 days ...
Hosted by Jean Daute
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CSAC, MAC, ICS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Stoughton, WI 53589
Our clinic offers IOP for individuals that need substance abuse treatment who do not meet the level of need for inpatient treatment. It is a 12 week program with the first 4 weeks being the most intense - 3 days ...
Groups are currently closed
Groups are currently closed.
Hosted by Dr. John Ernst
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brookfield, WI 53005
Groups are currently closed.
Anger Management
Dynamic and interactive programming to assist people in learning about anger and how to handle anger appropriately
Hosted by Scott Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Allis, WI 53214
Dynamic and interactive programming to assist people in learning about anger and how to handle anger appropriately
Modern Mindfulness - 4 Session Series
Would you like to experience more joy in your day to day activities? Would you like to reduce stress, increase focus and concentration and improve your relationships? Mindfulness is the practice of cultivating moment to moment awareness in a non-judgmental ...
Hosted by Iman L Khan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Racine, WI 53405
Would you like to experience more joy in your day to day activities? Would you like to reduce stress, increase focus and concentration and improve your relationships? Mindfulness is the practice of cultivating moment to moment awareness in a non-judgmental ...
Learning Life Skills- 8 Adult Programs
Education Not Incarceration, Inc. (ENI) is a non-profit organization offering adult education, direction, and support with life's challenges. The 8 programs include: Parenting Skills, Resume Writing & Interview Skills, Housing & Insurance, Trauma Care, SMART Choices, Healthy Relationships, Positive Social ...
Hosted by Teresa Gross
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Menasha, WI 54952
Education Not Incarceration, Inc. (ENI) is a non-profit organization offering adult education, direction, and support with life's challenges. The 8 programs include: Parenting Skills, Resume Writing & Interview Skills, Housing & Insurance, Trauma Care, SMART Choices, Healthy Relationships, Positive Social ...
Serving Resilience
Serving Resilience is an in-person support group and mental health haven for food service industry workers. In this semi-structured (i.e., process-oriented and skill based) group, resilience meets support and shared experiences transform into shared strength! Serving resilience is co-facilitated by ...
Hosted by Katelyn (Katy) Grusecki
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53704
Serving Resilience is an in-person support group and mental health haven for food service industry workers. In this semi-structured (i.e., process-oriented and skill based) group, resilience meets support and shared experiences transform into shared strength! Serving resilience is co-facilitated by ...
The Healing Power of Nature
Spending time in nature while utilizing some simple, safe experiential techniques is an incredibly powerful way to help heal and realign your mind, emotions, body and soul. I am offering individual and small group encounters in the Southern Kettle Moraine ...
Spending time in nature while utilizing some simple, safe experiential techniques is an incredibly powerful way to help heal and realign your mind, emotions, body and soul. I am offering individual and small group encounters in the Southern Kettle Moraine ...
Women's Wellness Group
Women take on a lot within multiple roles which leads to feeling burned out, going through the motions of life and struggling to find as much joy in their day as they would like. Women 18 and up are invited ...
Hosted by Ashley Schmitz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CSAC, CMHIMP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Port Washington, WI 53074
Women take on a lot within multiple roles which leads to feeling burned out, going through the motions of life and struggling to find as much joy in their day as they would like. Women 18 and up are invited ...
Connected- A Group for Women
A group for women to connect and heal through stories, skills and community. This group will provide skills in mindfulness, therapy, and movement and is designed to create lasting relationships throughout and after the group sessions.
A group for women to connect and heal through stories, skills and community. This group will provide skills in mindfulness, therapy, and movement and is designed to create lasting relationships throughout and after the group sessions.
High School Art Therapy Group
This group is for anyone in high school who wants to deepen their authenticity, is curious about their intersectional identities and wants to connect with peers more vulnerably. We will be exploring mental health topics and making social connections through ...
Hosted by Madeleine Stoelinga
Counselor, MA, LPC-IT, ATR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53703
This group is for anyone in high school who wants to deepen their authenticity, is curious about their intersectional identities and wants to connect with peers more vulnerably. We will be exploring mental health topics and making social connections through ...
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Training
Groups are available for adults as well as adolescents and their families to learn and practice DBT skills.
Hosted by Pauquette Center for Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD, DBT-LBC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53704
Groups are available for adults as well as adolescents and their families to learn and practice DBT skills.
Forward Choices, LLC
Our Treatment staff is dedicated to working with individuals and families seeking services to design the most effective individual treatment plan to meet their unique personal needs. It is of utmost importance to us that you receive counseling services that ...
Hosted by Forward Choices, LLC
Treatment Center, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Milwaukee, WI 53210
Our Treatment staff is dedicated to working with individuals and families seeking services to design the most effective individual treatment plan to meet their unique personal needs. It is of utmost importance to us that you receive counseling services that ...
Partners of Sex and Porn Addicts Support Group
This weekly group is designed to support those affected by their loved ones sex and porn addiction, as well as sexual or intimacy anorexia. The current group is closed enrollment, but another will be opening in September 2022. Please feel ...
Hosted by Loren Fisher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Monona, WI 53713
This weekly group is designed to support those affected by their loved ones sex and porn addiction, as well as sexual or intimacy anorexia. The current group is closed enrollment, but another will be opening in September 2022. Please feel ...
Substance Use Recovery Support
We offer a variety of times and structures to provide a group that suits your needs best. Some of the topics covered in our groups: addiction education, family dynamics, addictive patterns, relationships, relapse prevention, sobriety as a life style, compulsive ...
Hosted by Red Oak Counseling, Ltd
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Oak Creek, WI 53154
We offer a variety of times and structures to provide a group that suits your needs best. Some of the topics covered in our groups: addiction education, family dynamics, addictive patterns, relationships, relapse prevention, sobriety as a life style, compulsive ...
DBT Group
Weekly group coupled with weekly 1:1 sessions
Hosted by Bobbie Jo Lee Bleser
Licensed Professional Counselor, Bobbie Jo Bleser, LPC, CSAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in De Pere, WI 54115
Weekly group coupled with weekly 1:1 sessions
DBT Teen Girls Group - Coming Soon!
CURRENT OPENINGS! Teens girls group 14-17. This group 8 week long group provides a peer community where teens can develop skills to increase self esteem, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness, while navigating the stressors of being a teenager. This group ...
Hosted by Fallyn E Duque
Art Therapist, MS, ATR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oconomowoc, WI 53066
CURRENT OPENINGS! Teens girls group 14-17. This group 8 week long group provides a peer community where teens can develop skills to increase self esteem, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness, while navigating the stressors of being a teenager. This group ...
Exploring fatherhood - support group for new dads
This group is designed to offer support to people who identify as fathers and who are looking for a space to process the complexities of fatherhood. Topics of exploration include: caretaker roles, partnership, parenting, gender identity / masculinity, basic child ...
Hosted by Tim Fredrickson
Counselor, MS, MA, LPC-IT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53715
This group is designed to offer support to people who identify as fathers and who are looking for a space to process the complexities of fatherhood. Topics of exploration include: caretaker roles, partnership, parenting, gender identity / masculinity, basic child ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Wisconsin?
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.