Cornerstone is a weekly interpersonal processing group for young men working on the psychological skills and tools needed for successful adulthood. This group is ideal for young men looking for greater clarity and vision for their life as well as relief from anxiety, depression, and other symptoms undermining their success. Participants will engage in structured discussion and experiential learning exercises to help them develop the life goals and motivation needed for making healthy life changes. Groups will help participants improve their interpersonal and relationship skills while helping them gain the confidence needed for greater independence and autonomy.
Hosted by Kevin Andrew Kell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Group meets in Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Cornerstone is a weekly interpersonal processing group for young men working on the psychological skills and tools needed for successful adulthood. This group is ideal for young men looking for greater clarity and vision for their life as well as relief from anxiety, depression, and other symptoms undermining their success. Participants will engage in structured discussion and experiential learning exercises to help them develop the life goals and motivation needed for making healthy life changes. Groups will help participants improve their interpersonal and relationship skills while helping them gain the confidence needed for greater independence and autonomy.
The group will provide a Jungian and Archetypal Psychology based personal growth environment for adults interested in building a meaningful life. We will also explore contemporary issues, music, art, philosophy, spirituality, dreamwork, communication, leadership, small group process, and how myths apply to modern people. Both women's and men's psychology will be explored. Most insurance covers group. The leader brings over ten years direct clinical and personal experience with Jungian/Archetypal psychology and nearly twenty years of group leadership. Group leader is currently studying for PhD. in Jungian/Depth Psychology and has 12 years clinical experience with Jungian and Archetypal Psychology.
Hosted by Kyle J. Jankowski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MADP, BSW
Group meets in Burr Ridge, IL 60527
The group will provide a Jungian and Archetypal Psychology based personal growth environment for adults interested in building a meaningful life. We will also explore contemporary issues, music, art, philosophy, spirituality, dreamwork, communication, leadership, small group process, and how myths apply to modern people. Both women's and men's psychology will be explored. Most insurance covers group. The leader brings over ten years direct clinical and personal experience with Jungian/Archetypal psychology and nearly twenty years of group leadership. Group leader is currently studying for PhD. in Jungian/Depth Psychology and has 12 years clinical experience with Jungian and Archetypal Psychology.
This non-psychotherapy film discussion and appreciation group features Polish cinema, animations and documentaries from past and present. Drop-in group meets one Saturday or Sunday per month (TBA). Topics include reintegrating Polish and Slavic ethnic identity, pride, artistic practices and traditions into one's life into one's self-image toward healthy self-esteem. Also, Jungian Shadow work and consciousness raising of trans-generational trauma among Europeans, and among "White" and multi-ethnic Americans, Events are catered with delicious Polish food. Each event is bilingual Polish & English. Please contact Kyle to RSVP. Limited seating (CDC guidelines). See photo flier.
Hosted by Kyle J. Jankowski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MADP, BSW
Group meets in Burr Ridge, IL 60527
This non-psychotherapy film discussion and appreciation group features Polish cinema, animations and documentaries from past and present. Drop-in group meets one Saturday or Sunday per month (TBA). Topics include reintegrating Polish and Slavic ethnic identity, pride, artistic practices and traditions into one's life into one's self-image toward healthy self-esteem. Also, Jungian Shadow work and consciousness raising of trans-generational trauma among Europeans, and among "White" and multi-ethnic Americans, Events are catered with delicious Polish food. Each event is bilingual Polish & English. Please contact Kyle to RSVP. Limited seating (CDC guidelines). See photo flier.
In personal/professional lives, inspired by voices & history/ culture of Celtic, Slavic/Polish & many Western/Eastern traditions, participants will use arts, philosophy, science, psychology, mythology and traditional folk wisdom, learning to navigate today's confusing world as intelligent, confident, compassionate, creative & strong leaders. Topics—Personal responsibility, individuation, true freedom, integrating skills/talents, intelligence & experience into leadership. Examining traditional cultural virtues in modern context. Personality Typology (MBTI) for fully utilizing mind, values, intuition, body towards more confident life engagement. Dealing with difficult people & situations with strong & honest communication. Understanding chronic conflicts’, scapegoating, social manipulation’s personal/ social roots. Peace-making, reconciliation.
Hosted by Kyle J. Jankowski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MADP, BSW
Group meets in Burr Ridge, IL 60527
In personal/professional lives, inspired by voices & history/ culture of Celtic, Slavic/Polish & many Western/Eastern traditions, participants will use arts, philosophy, science, psychology, mythology and traditional folk wisdom, learning to navigate today's confusing world as intelligent, confident, compassionate, creative & strong leaders. Topics—Personal responsibility, individuation, true freedom, integrating skills/talents, intelligence & experience into leadership. Examining traditional cultural virtues in modern context. Personality Typology (MBTI) for fully utilizing mind, values, intuition, body towards more confident life engagement. Dealing with difficult people & situations with strong & honest communication. Understanding chronic conflicts’, scapegoating, social manipulation’s personal/ social roots. Peace-making, reconciliation.
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Group is Currently Full: This is a mixed genders group that meets weekly online on Fridays 11:00 a.m. - 12:23 p.m. Group members come together to work on interpersonal skills while exploring issues related to anxiety/depression, attachment/relationships, trauma, perfectionism, social anxiety/isolation, boundaries, fear, anger, grief/loss, and career concerns. Cost is $65 per session, which is not submitted to insurance.
Group is Currently Full: This is a mixed genders group that meets weekly online on Fridays 11:00 a.m. - 12:23 p.m. Group members come together to work on interpersonal skills while exploring issues related to anxiety/depression, attachment/relationships, trauma, perfectionism, social anxiety/isolation, boundaries, fear, anger, grief/loss, and career concerns. Cost is $65 per session, which is not submitted to insurance.
This program is court approved. This 8-session program will enable you to identify the core causes of your anger and how to manage your emotions effectively.
Hosted by Kimberly Thomas
Counselor, EdD, LCPC, CADC, CPAIP, CAMS II
Group meets in Maywood, IL 60153
This program is court approved. This 8-session program will enable you to identify the core causes of your anger and how to manage your emotions effectively.
When someone you care about struggles with OCD or anxiety, it can be difficult to know how to help.Many loved ones unintentionally become stuck in cycles of reassurance, accommodation, or fear-based responding-not because they are doing something wrong, but because OCD impacts the entire family system.This 4week psychoeducational group is designed for loved ones of established clients who want to better understand OCD, anxiety, and Exposure and Response Prevention while learning practical ways to support recovery. Participants will receive education and guidance on: Understanding the OCD cycle, How ERP works, Reassurance seeking, and family accommodation Responding supportively without reinforcing OCD, etc.
Hosted by Kristina Stavroplos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Oak Brook, IL 60523
When someone you care about struggles with OCD or anxiety, it can be difficult to know how to help.Many loved ones unintentionally become stuck in cycles of reassurance, accommodation, or fear-based responding-not because they are doing something wrong, but because OCD impacts the entire family system.This 4week psychoeducational group is designed for loved ones of established clients who want to better understand OCD, anxiety, and Exposure and Response Prevention while learning practical ways to support recovery. Participants will receive education and guidance on: Understanding the OCD cycle, How ERP works, Reassurance seeking, and family accommodation Responding supportively without reinforcing OCD, etc.
Our group is called “Neurotribes for Trying Times”, a drop-in support gropu for neurodivergent folks to: 1. Have open discussions about the rapid changes going on in the world. 2. Build a supportive, honest community. 3. Process navigating trying times through a neurodiversity-affirming lens. Contact us if you are interested. Currently we meet Wednesday’s at 3 pm weekly, but may eventually expand into more times and multiple groups. Feel free to reach out if you’re interested!
Hosted by Caitlin Ruby Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60614
Our group is called “Neurotribes for Trying Times”, a drop-in support gropu for neurodivergent folks to: 1. Have open discussions about the rapid changes going on in the world. 2. Build a supportive, honest community. 3. Process navigating trying times through a neurodiversity-affirming lens. Contact us if you are interested. Currently we meet Wednesday’s at 3 pm weekly, but may eventually expand into more times and multiple groups. Feel free to reach out if you’re interested!
This group is only for members of the queer community who have experienced some form of trauma. In this group, participants will learn more about trauma and how it impacts their minds, bodies, and community as well as discover ways to promote healing, peace, empowerment, and liberation in their everyday lives and relationships. The group is designed to explore and address issues that specifically impact person within the queer community while also learning the coping skills found within Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which is the mostly widely used evidence-based treatment for persons with complex interpersonal trauma.
This group is only for members of the queer community who have experienced some form of trauma. In this group, participants will learn more about trauma and how it impacts their minds, bodies, and community as well as discover ways to promote healing, peace, empowerment, and liberation in their everyday lives and relationships. The group is designed to explore and address issues that specifically impact person within the queer community while also learning the coping skills found within Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which is the mostly widely used evidence-based treatment for persons with complex interpersonal trauma.
This online bi-monthly support group offers a welcoming, drop-in space for neurodivergent adults, including those who identify with ADHD, autism, OCD or other forms of neurodivergence. Designed for individuals seeking connection, community, and understanding, the group provides a supportive environment to share experiences, explore common challenges, celebrate strengths, and learn from one another. There is no set curriculum or long-term commitment—just a space to connect with others who share similar lived experiences and understand the unique joys and complexities of navigating life as a neurodivergent individual.
This online bi-monthly support group offers a welcoming, drop-in space for neurodivergent adults, including those who identify with ADHD, autism, OCD or other forms of neurodivergence. Designed for individuals seeking connection, community, and understanding, the group provides a supportive environment to share experiences, explore common challenges, celebrate strengths, and learn from one another. There is no set curriculum or long-term commitment—just a space to connect with others who share similar lived experiences and understand the unique joys and complexities of navigating life as a neurodivergent individual.
An online support group that will include processing and support with DBT based skills. The online format is intended to make it easily accessible despite weather or traveling restrictions. With the recent election and other events around the globe, it can feel like a struggle for us to find hope and the strength to move forward. This is a group intended to provide a safe space to discuss your struggles and gain the support of other members and the skills to handle things and find your way forward. Therapy is confidential and members will be asked to respect that.
An online support group that will include processing and support with DBT based skills. The online format is intended to make it easily accessible despite weather or traveling restrictions. With the recent election and other events around the globe, it can feel like a struggle for us to find hope and the strength to move forward. This is a group intended to provide a safe space to discuss your struggles and gain the support of other members and the skills to handle things and find your way forward. Therapy is confidential and members will be asked to respect that.
This is a support and education group for parents of tweens/teens with substance abuse issues. One focus will be on how to identify the warning signs of beginning use of cigarettes, alcohol, and drugs. The second objective will detail how to recognize dangerous signals of relapse as well as educating parents on how to help their tweens and teens, when they do relapse.
This is a support and education group for parents of tweens/teens with substance abuse issues. One focus will be on how to identify the warning signs of beginning use of cigarettes, alcohol, and drugs. The second objective will detail how to recognize dangerous signals of relapse as well as educating parents on how to help their tweens and teens, when they do relapse.
Outpatient clinic in which we provide DUI, SAP. and Addiction Center
Hosted by Elevated Groups Counseling
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, QMHP, CADC
Group meets in Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
Outpatient clinic in which we provide DUI, SAP. and Addiction Center
This is a supportive psychoeducation and process group for queer and trans adults (18+) with lived experience of religious trauma related to purity culture. Participants will explore the impact of shame, trauma, and internalized beliefs on identity and sexuality while building self-compassion, agency, and more affirming ways of relating to themselves and others.
Hosted by Ryn Thelen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LLC, NCC
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60657
This is a supportive psychoeducation and process group for queer and trans adults (18+) with lived experience of religious trauma related to purity culture. Participants will explore the impact of shame, trauma, and internalized beliefs on identity and sexuality while building self-compassion, agency, and more affirming ways of relating to themselves and others.
Self-care is a buzzword that therapists, social workers, advocates and counselors talk about but never quite carry out. This group brings them all together for accountability and confidentiality to process whatever we can't while guiding our clients. It will meet biweekly on Saturday mornings and is open to all therapeutic care providers regardless of licensing or education levels.
Self-care is a buzzword that therapists, social workers, advocates and counselors talk about but never quite carry out. This group brings them all together for accountability and confidentiality to process whatever we can't while guiding our clients. It will meet biweekly on Saturday mornings and is open to all therapeutic care providers regardless of licensing or education levels.
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. Facilitated by a licensed therapist, Moving Forward Through Divorce is FREE and open to the community for any mothers that have been divorced, have ended a relationship or are going through the divorce or separation process.
Hosted by Touchstone Therapy Center
Treatment Center, LMFT, LCPC
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. Facilitated by a licensed therapist, Moving Forward Through Divorce is FREE and open to the community for any mothers that have been divorced, have ended a relationship or are going through the divorce or separation process.
Want to get a sense of control over your emotions and build stronger relationships? DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) skills group can help you build a strong toolkit to do that! DBT helps you develop skills in mindfulness, gain an understanding of yourself and how you experience and respond to emotions, develop strategies for managing thoughts/emotions when they feel overwhelming, and learn tools to communicate in a way that prioritizes your best interests, all while being mindful and intentional in your approach. Email Juan to get started!
I provide therapy for adults, teens, couples, and partners.
Want to get a sense of control over your emotions and build stronger relationships? DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) skills group can help you build a strong toolkit to do that! DBT helps you develop skills in mindfulness, gain an understanding of yourself and how you experience and respond to emotions, develop strategies for managing thoughts/emotions when they feel overwhelming, and learn tools to communicate in a way that prioritizes your best interests, all while being mindful and intentional in your approach. Email Juan to get started!
For any mother who has struggled with a mood imbalance after delivery and up to the first year postpartum. You are welcome to bring your babies and interact with other mothers who are find their balance and recovery. A safe and nurturing space is what we will provide to help you learn skills to manage a new chapter in life.
Hosted by Chicago Human Potential
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW, RDDP
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60626
For any mother who has struggled with a mood imbalance after delivery and up to the first year postpartum. You are welcome to bring your babies and interact with other mothers who are find their balance and recovery. A safe and nurturing space is what we will provide to help you learn skills to manage a new chapter in life.
Navigate the complex landscape of relationships in a supportive, exploratory space designed for women seeking deeper understanding of how they connect with others. Self and Other is a group where members explore the tangles that emerge in our connections including the patterns we repeat, the boundaries we struggle with, and the ways we show up in relationship. This group offers a unique opportunity to not only talk about relationships, but to experience them and experiment within them in real-time, in support of growth and change.
Hosted by Clea Mirza James
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CST
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60640
My areas of clinical passion and expertise include: Trauma, Grief and End of Life Care, Sex Therapy, Mixed-Race Experience, LGBTQ Populations, Immigrants, Religious Minorities, Relationship Counseling and Family Therapy with Adult Families.
Navigate the complex landscape of relationships in a supportive, exploratory space designed for women seeking deeper understanding of how they connect with others. Self and Other is a group where members explore the tangles that emerge in our connections including the patterns we repeat, the boundaries we struggle with, and the ways we show up in relationship. This group offers a unique opportunity to not only talk about relationships, but to experience them and experiment within them in real-time, in support of growth and change.
Often times grief can feel like a tangled web of emotions. We can become overwhelmed with sorrow and pain after the death of someone we love. Grief can make us feel very alone as we try to navigate through our new landscape of feelings. The Center for Grief Recovery has been supporting bereaved individuals for 30 years. Our therapeutic grief group provides a safe haven for grievers to mourn together through mutual understanding while learning effective coping skills. Healing Our Losses is led by a professional counselor.
Often times grief can feel like a tangled web of emotions. We can become overwhelmed with sorrow and pain after the death of someone we love. Grief can make us feel very alone as we try to navigate through our new landscape of feelings. The Center for Grief Recovery has been supporting bereaved individuals for 30 years. Our therapeutic grief group provides a safe haven for grievers to mourn together through mutual understanding while learning effective coping skills. Healing Our Losses is led by a professional counselor.
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Why should adults see a therapist?
Adults may benefit from therapy for a wide range of reasons—whether it’s managing symptoms of a diagnosed mental health condition like anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions, coping with grief or trauma, or simply seeking support during a challenging life period. Many adults find that therapy helps them build healthier coping skills and better process their emotions, which may lead to better relationships and reduced stress. It’s important to note that, unlike psychiatrists or primary care physicians, therapists do not prescribe psychiatric medication. However, they will often work alongside prescribing clinicians to ensure coordinated care and can provide behavioral therapy as an important addition to psychiatric medication. Mental health concerns can look different in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence, so finding a therapist with expertise working with adult clients is important. Conditions like major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for instance, may present or resurface differently in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence. Adult-specific stressors, such as job strain, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, financial stress, or identity transitions, can also influence the onset and type of symptoms an individual experiences. Adult-focused therapists, therefore, are trained to understand these complexities and tailor care accordingly.
How do I know if a therapist is the right fit for me?
When seeking care, it’s important to understand a therapist’s treatment specialties and their overall approach to treatment . Some therapists focus on common adult conditions like anxiety or depression, while others specialize in areas such as trauma, substance use disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. It’s also important to consider a therapist’s training when seeking care. Therapists hold various licenses depending on their training and state requirements. Common therapy credentials include Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs). Psychologists (PhD or PsyD) receive additional doctoral-level training and may focus on assessments or more specialized therapeutic approaches. All of these professionals can provide talk therapy but do not prescribe medication. When searching for a therapist, consider their credentials and training background to ensure a good fit.
How do I find a therapist who sees adults?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows you to search specifically for therapists who work with adults. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. Reviewing these details can help you determine whether a particular provider aligns with your needs and can indicate whether they are a good match for adult clients.