Support Groups in Chicago, IL

Tarot for Self-Care
Use the power of intuition and the tarot to learn how to check in and tune with your internal world to better cater to and hear your needs.
Photo of Robert Gomez, Counselor in Chicago, IL
Hosted by Robert Gomez
Counselor, NCC, MA, LCPC
Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60613
Use the power of intuition and the tarot to learn how to check in and tune with your internal world to better cater to and hear your needs.
(872) 221-6887 View (872) 221-6887
Anxiety Support Group
This anxiety support group will allow you to build a community with people who could understand and relate to what you’re going through while also giving you a space to freely voice your concerns and worries without judgment as well ...
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Hosted by Marcus Murphy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CADC, NBCC
Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60612
This anxiety support group will allow you to build a community with people who could understand and relate to what you’re going through while also giving you a space to freely voice your concerns and worries without judgment as well ...
(312) 262-4584 View (312) 262-4584
Lake Park Counseling
Lake Park Counseling is a psychotherapy practice, located in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago. We serve a diverse, eclectic area, including the University of Chicago academic community, and clientele in and beyond the Hyde Park neighborhood. LPC uses a ...
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Hosted by Emma Coate, LCSW - Lake Park Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60615
Lake Park Counseling is a psychotherapy practice, located in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago. We serve a diverse, eclectic area, including the University of Chicago academic community, and clientele in and beyond the Hyde Park neighborhood. LPC uses a ...
(708) 501-6963 View (708) 501-6963
Flourish Counseling Centers PLLC
Our mission is to help our clients use their innate strengths to better manage the changes, setbacks, and losses inherent in life. We specialize in relationship counseling, parenting support, and treating depression and anxiety.
Photo of Rachel L Meiri, Pre-Licensed Professional in Chicago, IL
Hosted by Rachel L Meiri
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60642
Our mission is to help our clients use their innate strengths to better manage the changes, setbacks, and losses inherent in life. We specialize in relationship counseling, parenting support, and treating depression and anxiety.
(708) 742-8502 View (708) 742-8502
Building Happier Relationships
Clients benefit from positive and contructive group feedback as to how they are perceived by others and helpful interventions are suggested. This group teaches group memebers how to create and build successful relationships with same gender and opposite gender with ...
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Hosted by Julie Wallace Zimmerman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, LCSW
Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60615
Clients benefit from positive and contructive group feedback as to how they are perceived by others and helpful interventions are suggested. This group teaches group memebers how to create and build successful relationships with same gender and opposite gender with ...
(773) 683-3462 View (773) 683-3462
Healing Our Losses
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 ...
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Hosted by Derek Vincent
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60626
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 ...
(872) 266-1356 View (872) 266-1356
Queer Connection Group
A safe processing space for all members of the LGBTQIA+ community facilitated by Tobi Wyld, LCSW - virtually held every Thursday at 6:00pm
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Hosted by Tobi Wyld
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60602
A safe processing space for all members of the LGBTQIA+ community facilitated by Tobi Wyld, LCSW - virtually held every Thursday at 6:00pm
(872) 266-7922 View (872) 266-7922
Ready for Love
Ready to Love is a 6 week group for Single and/or newly dating women who have previously experienced emotional abuse and are now seeking to recognize and engage in healthy love.
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Hosted by Make A Way Psychology
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, CCTP
Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60653
Ready to Love is a 6 week group for Single and/or newly dating women who have previously experienced emotional abuse and are now seeking to recognize and engage in healthy love.
(708) 578-2421 View (708) 578-2421
Sex & Relationship Addiction Group
Are you an African American or Latino American man struggling to stop frequent internet pornography, strip clubs, prostitution, cheating, or other sexually disturbing behavior? Or, do you often feel like you are addicted to emotionally painful romantic relationships? Then, this ...
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Hosted by Mason L Kelly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, NBCCH, CSOTS, CADC
Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60615
Are you an African American or Latino American man struggling to stop frequent internet pornography, strip clubs, prostitution, cheating, or other sexually disturbing behavior? Or, do you often feel like you are addicted to emotionally painful romantic relationships? Then, this ...
(773) 270-8292 View (773) 270-8292
Young Adult Process Group (Thursday Bi-weekly)
GROUP IS AT CAPACITY. This cohesive process group includes young adults (30s) who are coping with a wide variety of challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, work-stress, relationship issues, and family conflict. Through positive peer support, empathetic feedback, access to diverse ...
Photo of Amanda Lenvin, Counselor in Chicago, IL
Hosted by Amanda Lenvin
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60614
GROUP IS AT CAPACITY. This cohesive process group includes young adults (30s) who are coping with a wide variety of challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, work-stress, relationship issues, and family conflict. Through positive peer support, empathetic feedback, access to diverse ...
(872) 231-3820 View (872) 231-3820
Laugh Through your Anxiety using Improv!
Improv for Anxious Minds Group is kicking off soon! Challenge your anxiety by learning IMPROV games! Join us in this 8 week group where we will work on communication skills and develop more confidence. This is a closed group, which ...
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Hosted by Jaclyn Scandinaro
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, C-DBT, NCC, MA
Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60661
Improv for Anxious Minds Group is kicking off soon! Challenge your anxiety by learning IMPROV games! Join us in this 8 week group where we will work on communication skills and develop more confidence. This is a closed group, which ...
(312) 471-0465 View (312) 471-0465
Women's Trauma & Abuse Group
If you have been a victim of trauma or abuse, you know that moving forward and finding healing can feel unpredictable and lonely. Overcoming the past and moving forward takes time, community, and resources. Women’s Trauma & Abuse Group is ...
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Hosted by Christi Chatman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60604
If you have been a victim of trauma or abuse, you know that moving forward and finding healing can feel unpredictable and lonely. Overcoming the past and moving forward takes time, community, and resources. Women’s Trauma & Abuse Group is ...
(630) 333-4373 View (630) 333-4373
Center for Personal Development
At the Center for Personal Development, we offer therapy and counseling for the breadth of therapeutic struggles or issues that one might be facing. We specialize in creating unique treatment plans for each of our clients. Our focus is one ...
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Hosted by Krisanna Sharon
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60611
At the Center for Personal Development, we offer therapy and counseling for the breadth of therapeutic struggles or issues that one might be facing. We specialize in creating unique treatment plans for each of our clients. Our focus is one ...
(515) 505-1441 View (515) 505-1441
Breaking the Mold: Men's Emotional Wellness Group
As men, we tend to struggle with opening up to others about our feelings. When we do we often feel uncertain as to how to express ourselves or we worry we might be met with ridicule. This group will create ...
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Hosted by Nicolas Kertesz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CRC
Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60647
As men, we tend to struggle with opening up to others about our feelings. When we do we often feel uncertain as to how to express ourselves or we worry we might be met with ridicule. This group will create ...
(773) 207-4065 View (773) 207-4065
The Journey From Summer to Fall (High School)
Join us, as we explore the many challenges that make up the student's school year, all within a relaxed and positive environment. The transition back to school after summer break can be difficult, and we can help! We will be ...
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Hosted by Ashley Hodges
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60657
Join us, as we explore the many challenges that make up the student's school year, all within a relaxed and positive environment. The transition back to school after summer break can be difficult, and we can help! We will be ...
(312) 313-3095 View (312) 313-3095
Support group for neurodivergent, LGBTQ+ teens
We are currently looking to start a group for LGBTQIA+ teens that are neurodiverse. Preferred ages for the group are 16-19. The group will be neurodiversity-affirmativ e, and focus on providing social connections and support. Please reach out with questions ...
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Hosted by Jennifer Palmer
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60646
We are currently looking to start a group for LGBTQIA+ teens that are neurodiverse. Preferred ages for the group are 16-19. The group will be neurodiversity-affirmativ e, and focus on providing social connections and support. Please reach out with questions ...
(708) 367-6973 View (708) 367-6973
Parenting Education Group (English)
$30 per session (This is a 10 session group) Parenting Certificate included upon completion. Saturday English Parenting class: 9:30am-10:45am. In person or Virtual options.
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Hosted by RIMYA Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPHA, DSW, CBIS, RPT
Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60618
$30 per session (This is a 10 session group) Parenting Certificate included upon completion. Saturday English Parenting class: 9:30am-10:45am. In person or Virtual options.
(312) 584-3498 View (312) 584-3498
Virtual Mixed Gender Interpersonal Process Group
Are you interested in personal growth and looking to learn more about yourself and your relationships with others? Do you find yourself in unfulfilling relationships? Do you have trouble getting your needs met in relationships? Are you curious about how ...
Photo of Heather L Frank, Psychologist in Chicago, IL
Hosted by Heather L Frank
Psychologist, PsyD, CGP
Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60601
Are you interested in personal growth and looking to learn more about yourself and your relationships with others? Do you find yourself in unfulfilling relationships? Do you have trouble getting your needs met in relationships? Are you curious about how ...
(312) 697-1775 View (312) 697-1775
Guiding Behavior Counseling
Our group is ideal for adults experiencing emotional unsteadiness, distressing thoughts, low self-esteem/worth, and challenging behaviors. We have expertise in areas such as ADHD, Autism, anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, relationship and communication concerns, and difficulty adjusting to transitions. We provides ...
Photo of Ginny Nikiforos LCSW, BCBA, ADHD Certified, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Chicago, IL
Hosted by Ginny Nikiforos LCSW, BCBA, ADHD Certified
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCBA, ADHD-CC
Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60618
Our group is ideal for adults experiencing emotional unsteadiness, distressing thoughts, low self-esteem/worth, and challenging behaviors. We have expertise in areas such as ADHD, Autism, anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, relationship and communication concerns, and difficulty adjusting to transitions. We provides ...
(773) 832-5782 View (773) 832-5782
Talk Nice to Me - Couples Support Group
Talk Nice To Me: A Support Group for Couples Feeling Unheard GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This group helps couples improve dysfunctional communication in their relationship. GROUP FOCUS: Understanding how stress impacts communication tendencies Learning how to recognize the signs of communication imbalances ...
Photo of Takisha Brooks, Pre-Licensed Professional in Chicago, IL
Hosted by Takisha Brooks
Pre-Licensed Professional, ALMFT
Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60602
Talk Nice To Me: A Support Group for Couples Feeling Unheard GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This group helps couples improve dysfunctional communication in their relationship. GROUP FOCUS: Understanding how stress impacts communication tendencies Learning how to recognize the signs of communication imbalances ...
(312) 929-1218 View (312) 929-1218

What is the difference between Group Therapy and a Support Group?
Chicago Support Groups and Group Therapy both offer a safe place to explore important issues. It is important, however, to understand the difference between the two.

Group therapy in Chicago is led by a therapist, group psychotherapist, or group counselor, and is generally structured around an issue. The therapist guides the group through a program as the group works together to better understand thoughts and feelings. Experienced therapists lead psychotherapy groups for various ages, such as adults, and specific issues including anger management, anxiety, and coping skills.

Support groups in Chicago are usually facilitated by a therapist or counselor, but can also be led by members with lived experiences. Generally, a support group is less structured than a therapy group. Support groups bring together members to provide support and strength to each other, often around a common challenge such as addiction or grief.

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.

Is Group Therapy Right For You?
Group therapy in Chicago allows you to benefit from the experiences and sharing of others. Listening to others, and recognizing what you have in common, allows you to learn about yourself. In the group environment, where therapy types such as Mindfulness Based group therapy are used, you can recognize aspects of yourself that you may choose to modify or change.

As other members share about their lives, you might see your own experiences or see patterns you hadn’t noticed previously. The group allows you to better understand issues you might not have noticed before.

Hearing the stories of group members gets you outside of yourself and helps you see your life differently. As you do that, a process of self-acceptance and empathy for others occurs as you learn to relate with others in the group.

Group therapy and support groups in Chicago can also be a less expensive alternative to individual therapy. While you should check with your insurance company, you’ll often find that therapist led group psychotherapy is covered, while peer-led support groups are not. Either way, group session costs are generally less expensive than individual therapy.