Support Groups in Belleville, IL
The therapists at Light Source believe the process of psychotherapy is a beautiful space to begin the process of becoming a lamp unto yourself. Therapy is a space for self integration, creating internal safety, and allowing your own emotional pace to be present as you contemplate and reflect on your own journey. Becoming a lamp unto yourself can be a difficult and arduous task only taken on by the strongest and most challenged among us.

Hosted by Ky A. Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Belleville, IL 62220
Maybe you have been to a therapist or two and haven't been able to dig as deep as you would like to go in order to move into your most authentic sense of being. Perhaps you struggle with a sense of purpose, self-esteem, have a sense of emptiness or loneliness, or are feeling confused about next steps. You will likely find me to be a good fit if you are looking to do much deeper work to finally resolve pain from the past as opposed to merely coping with it. Our work will be guided by a vision of long-term mental health, growing into authenticity, and creating a sense of emotional regulation that you may not have experienced yet.

Hosted by John W Darr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Belleville, IL 62223
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EACH WEEK LEARN SKILLS RELATED TO COPING, SELF-CARE & BUILDING A POSITIVE LIFE. Group not current active, call for interest and dates. Skills will include: Fight, flight, and freeze : breathing, meditation, relaxation, centering. Create a positive coping skills kit for the worst days, and always have something to look forward to, Improve sleep, Understand the importance and power of “acceptance”, instead of judgement/doubt/negative self-talk. Learn positive communication skill: assertiveness. Learn how to cope with strong emotions without “acting out” anger, making threats, impulsive behavior, or self-harm. Intake required CONTACT ROBIN DALSKE, PSYD 618-520-1764

Hosted by Robin L Dalske
Psychologist, PsyD, RPsgt
Verified Verified
Group meets in Swansea, IL 62226
"A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle." - James Keller Therapy is a process in which two or more people join their resources to create change, decrease suffering and improve their lives. A therapist does not FIX a client, but works together with the client to create change. I am honored to be a part of that process. If the solution was simple, or obvious, you would have already done it. I give perspective, understanding, introduce new information, resources to cope with your situation.
Groups forming Spring 2024! Telehealth/Virtual therapy group forming with counseling and peer support for moms who are struggling to adjust to pregnancy and postpartum. Any moms or moms to be are welcome to join. Statewide-Illinois Therapy/Support Group. Some insurance accepted. Please inquire at jmoreysassano@gmail.com.

Hosted by Janel Morey-Sassano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in O Fallon, IL 62269
EMDR certified, women centered therapist who specializes in maternal mental health and post-traumatic stress disorder. I teach women to take care of themselves first so they can better care for others. Trained during my work at The Postpartum Stress Center, I treat women who struggle with trauma, postpartum adjustment, infertility, birth trauma, infant loss/miscarriage and adoption struggles. We strengthen the relationship to self, build a sense of emotional safety with others. We will shift the lens on the mommy myths, cultural expectations and perfectionistic standards which can cause overwhelm/shame.
I use the Reclaim Your Power book by Robin Anderson as a reference for examination of how one's feelings, thoughts,and beliefs can sabotage one's potential in relationships to self and other as well in career, and family. Through the individual exercises and group support one can begin the process of self empowerment, self nurturing, and true enjoyment of one's life.

Hosted by Diana L Appleton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in O Fallon, IL 62269
I enjoy working with a variety of life stages( adolescent, adult, senior), with challenges that range from easily addressed life dilemmas to those who need longer term therapy for such issues as early abuse/neglect and PTSD. I believe that safety, trust, and time are necessary to help people to make significant movement toward wholeness, integration of self,and a more fulfilling life. Brain Body Research has proven that the body is adversely affected by Chronic/Severe Stress and Limiting Beliefs about self and one's life situation.
This a group focused on teaching parents the Nurtured Heart Approach for dealing with challenging chiildren, but is applicable to all children. This is a concept based on the work of Howard Glasser.
Hosted by Robert C Clipper
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in O Fallon, IL 62269
I've been in practice for over 30 years and in that time have continued to appreciate the amazing strengths and courage that people have, despite their self-doubt. It is the challenge to unravel the doubt that keeps me energized, but humbled by the amazing courage most of my clients possess in dealing with their struggles. It is my hope that I somehow can assist them in appreciating themselves and the systems from which they come and exist, but how they truly can be creators of change in their lives.
This closed group is for adults who are currently stabilized in their symptoms and are seeking a group to build connection to other childhood trauma survivors. We will be meeting virtually and creating altered journals. This group is inclusive and supportive of all peoples.

Hosted by Britni Brand
Art Therapist, MA, ATR-BC, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Granite City, IL 62040
My passion and focus in therapy is treating individuals and family systems with complex and developmental trauma. This includes survivors of childhood trauma and caregivers who are navigating the complexities of foster care, adoption, and/or parenting with their own history of childhood trauma. I use a few different therapeutic modalities to best fit my client’s needs, and as a board certified art therapist I like to utilize art making and creativity in my sessions to deepen client’s understanding and build trust.

Hosted by Yvonne Mccall
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edwardsville, IL 62025
A summer social skills group 60-90 minutes long for children ages 7-10 and 11-12 focusing on communication and listening skills, emotions, building and maintaining boundaries, developing problem solving skills and creating positive outlooks. Intake required. Maximum 10 per group. $10 per person, per session. Sliding scale and scholarships are available to participants.

Hosted by Professional Counseling Solutions
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Alton, IL 62002
Professional Counseling Solutions is a program of Madison County Catholic Charities. Our two offices are located in Alton and Granite City. We accept insurance. We also offer a sliding fee scale for services based on household income. Our therapeutic team includes LCPC and LCSW therapists.
Starting October 5th via zoom. This a closed confidential group to support each other in healing from childhood sexual abuse. We will discuss how this trauma effects our relationships with others and ourselves. This is a therapy group and an intake session is required. Please email me if you are interested. I am also a survivor of sexual abuse and trauma therapist and will lead this group. Lets heal together. Insurance accepted, no one turned away due to finances.

Hosted by Real Solutions Professional Counseling
Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPHA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Red Bud, IL 62278
We believe in "real solutions" not "mm-hmm", head nodding therapy. We are not your friends or your mother. We are professional, non-judgmental listeners. We provide feedback to the issues that you may be struggling with. We will help guide you through evidence based practice to reach your TRUE feelings...to find answers & concrete solutions. We want you to be at peace, no matter what the situation. We believe that behavioral therapy is just like physical therapy. When you work an area that has been injured, at first you may hurt, but then you get stronger. You recover, you heal.
A group for anyone identifying as a woman and looking for a supportive place to share about their experience in maintaining an open heart in a world where it can seem that hatred, ignorance and delusion are taking over.

Hosted by Renee Davidson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Glen Carbon, IL 62034
The world and our individual lives can change rapidly. Overwhelm, anxiety and depression are some of the many byproducts. As J. Krishnamurti stated: "It is no sign of health to be well adjusted to a sick society." Whether you are new to therapy, previously tried therapy, or are have an acute need for support, I welcome you to my practice. I can help with symptoms of trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, and grief. Clients say they leave the first session feeling seen and heard, with less anxiety & tension, and more ease, openness & hope. You will walk out of sessions knowing yourself in new ways with tools to help yourself in life.
The focus of this group is to provide a safe inviting enviroment for teens to learn to express and cope with situations in their lives in healthy adaptive ways.

Hosted by Sandra Becker-Warden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Collinsville, IL 62234
Hello, I'm Sandra Becker-Warden. I have provided counseling as a clinical social worker for over 30 years. My practice, Family Life Consultants, Inc. offers services in two locations and their respective surrounding areas; Collinsville, IL, and Lake Ozark, MO. I particularly enjoy working with families and couples, I also specialize in custody mediation, body image issues and eating disorders Ages include toddlers through seniors. I believe in involving the individual's support system in the treatment process - ie. family, school, work, when appropriate. This approach allows the support systems to realize their part in the individual's emotional health.
A support group for women who are struggling with the endless battle of trying to lose weight and then gaining it back. This group will help you to understand your relationship with food and yourself in a in a new way, by exploring and working through the issues that cause overeating, and mindfulness and coping skills techniques to make peace with your body.

Hosted by Ruth Cohen Kubicek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edwardsville, IL 62025
Life is difficult. Sometimes you need a safe place to work through issues, empty your well, be accepted, heard, and receive objective feedback and direction. Ruth Cohen Kubicek provides an empathic, supportive and non-judgmental place for you to come to regroup, heal and grow. When hard times happen, and you feel vulnerable or fragile, it is often difficult to think and sort out emotions and thoughts. Taking the step to enter therapy takes courage. Ruth will validate you, and be with you on this journey to help you increase your awareness, work through problems and find peace.
Pandemic Parents is a support and processing group for mothers who had or raised babies or young children during the early pandemic (think 2020-2021). We will work through pre-, during, and post-pandemic, and discuss how the pandemic impacted your experience with motherhood and parenting, and where to go from here.

Hosted by Stacy McCann: Parenting Intensives
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edwardsville, IL 62025
What's stopping you from being the mother and woman you want to be? Maybe it's total motherhood burnout. Constant overstimulation and overwhelm. Decision fatigue and mental load. Postpartum complications. Tantrums leaving you feeling helpless. Disconnection from your partner (and yourself). Your own past keeps resurfacing. Or maybe you've just lost sight of yourself, and who you want to be. Whatever the reason, there is help. I want to work with you to decrease overstimulation, overwhelm, and burnout, and support you in developing the coping skills to create a new path in motherhood, and in life!

Hosted by Kathleen J Wallace
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Glen Carbon, IL 62034
This group is for women with anxiety/trauma who want to change their relationship with food, body image, and themselves. This group will be a call in/zoom group. It will be covered under insurance. No one turned away due to finances. This group will start on September 22, 2021. If you are interested, please email me and I will send you all the information to get started. I cant wait to start helping women support other women in being bad-asses!

Hosted by Real Solutions Professional Counseling
Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPHA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Red Bud, IL 62278
We believe in "real solutions" not "mm-hmm", head nodding therapy. We are not your friends or your mother. We are professional, non-judgmental listeners. We provide feedback to the issues that you may be struggling with. We will help guide you through evidence based practice to reach your TRUE feelings...to find answers & concrete solutions. We want you to be at peace, no matter what the situation. We believe that behavioral therapy is just like physical therapy. When you work an area that has been injured, at first you may hurt, but then you get stronger. You recover, you heal.
The Parenting Education Group is a 7 week course that covers a variety of topics that are relevant to parenting in today's world. The emphasis of the curriculum is on building strong parent-child relationships that are based on trust and respect. This kind of a relationship is taught to be achieved through appropriate expectations, structure and discipline with empathetic actions and reactions.

Hosted by Professional Counseling Solutions
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Alton, IL 62002
Professional Counseling Solutions is a program of Madison County Catholic Charities. Our two offices are located in Alton and Granite City. We accept insurance. We also offer a sliding fee scale for services based on household income. Our therapeutic team includes LCPC and LCSW therapists.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Belleville?
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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.