Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Support Groups in Chicago, IL
Anger Management
Our Anger management groups are designed to help individuals to learn to recognize signs that you're becoming angry, and taking action to calm down and deal with the situation in a productive way. Anger is frequently a result of frustration, ...
Hosted by Solutions Counseling & Consulting Group
Counselor, EdD, LCPC
Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60643
Our Anger management groups are designed to help individuals to learn to recognize signs that you're becoming angry, and taking action to calm down and deal with the situation in a productive way. Anger is frequently a result of frustration, ...
Inter-Acting Peer Group- Virtual
Inter-Acting is a virtual peer group for high school or middle school students who are struggling in one or more social areas. Inter-Acting provides an opportunity for participants to strengthen their interacting skills and help increase their confidence with peers ...
Hosted by Jason Shaw Jr
Counselor, MA
Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60614
Inter-Acting is a virtual peer group for high school or middle school students who are struggling in one or more social areas. Inter-Acting provides an opportunity for participants to strengthen their interacting skills and help increase their confidence with peers ...
2nd Story Counseling
Hosted by Costa Provis
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CHT, CPC
Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60657
Men of Color - Trauma, Relationships, Socializatio
This is a hybrid (psychotherapy/support) group for men of color dealing with issues peculiar to maleness and its connection to the various spheres of member socialization experience. Offered via Zoom platform.
Hosted by Marvin D. Evans
Counselor, MS, MBA, LCPC, CSOTP, CGP
Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60603
This is a hybrid (psychotherapy/support) group for men of color dealing with issues peculiar to maleness and its connection to the various spheres of member socialization experience. Offered via Zoom platform.
Inter-Acting Peer Group
Inter-Acting is a virtual peer group for high school or middle school students who are struggling in one or more social areas. Inter-Acting provides an opportunity for participants to strengthen their interacting skills and help increase their confidence with peers ...
Hosted by Grace Oczon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60614
Inter-Acting is a virtual peer group for high school or middle school students who are struggling in one or more social areas. Inter-Acting provides an opportunity for participants to strengthen their interacting skills and help increase their confidence with peers ...
Inter-Acting Peer Group Virtual
Inter-Acting is a virtual peer group for high school or middle school students who are struggling in one or more social areas. Inter-Acting provides an opportunity for participants to strengthen their interacting skills and help increase their confidence with peers ...
Hosted by Abbie Kelley
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60614
Inter-Acting is a virtual peer group for high school or middle school students who are struggling in one or more social areas. Inter-Acting provides an opportunity for participants to strengthen their interacting skills and help increase their confidence with peers ...
Inter-Acting Peer Group- Virtual
Inter-Acting is a virtual peer group for high school or middle school students who are struggling in one or more social areas. Inter-Acting provides an opportunity for participants to strengthen their interacting skills and help increase their confidence with peers ...
Hosted by Hope Baer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60614
Inter-Acting is a virtual peer group for high school or middle school students who are struggling in one or more social areas. Inter-Acting provides an opportunity for participants to strengthen their interacting skills and help increase their confidence with peers ...
Autistic Adults Support Group
ABOUT THE THERAPIST Nahime Aguirre, MA, LSW will be hosting a virtual social support group for autistic adults throughout Illinois. After her own diagnosis as an autistic adult, Nahime has learned and applied research-based mental health supports for other autistic ...
Hosted by Astute Counseling & Wellness Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA(T), LCSW, CCATP, CCTP, CGCS
Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60657
ABOUT THE THERAPIST Nahime Aguirre, MA, LSW will be hosting a virtual social support group for autistic adults throughout Illinois. After her own diagnosis as an autistic adult, Nahime has learned and applied research-based mental health supports for other autistic ...
CEM Community Behavioral Health Services
"Transforming lives of families and communities for a better future" A place of healing and restoration. Hope, Faith, Love and Respect.
Hosted by Rev. Dr. Augustine Lansana
DMin, PhD, MA, Msc, LBSC
Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60659
"Transforming lives of families and communities for a better future" A place of healing and restoration. Hope, Faith, Love and Respect.
Inter-Acting Peer Group- Virtual
Inter-Acting is a virtual peer group for high school or middle school students who are struggling in one or more social areas. Inter-Acting provides an opportunity for participants to strengthen their interacting skills and help increase their confidence with peers ...
Hosted by Rebecca Roberts
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60614
Inter-Acting is a virtual peer group for high school or middle school students who are struggling in one or more social areas. Inter-Acting provides an opportunity for participants to strengthen their interacting skills and help increase their confidence with peers ...
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 ...
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 ...
Teen Skills Group - Teletherapy Video Session
10 session treatment approach for teens/preteens living with high levels of stress. *Starting 7/28/20. This group works to help teens find that “sparc” of light within themselves to enhance their strengths and resilience. Teens will learn concrete skills to help ...
Hosted by Samantha Huston
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60614
10 session treatment approach for teens/preteens living with high levels of stress. *Starting 7/28/20. This group works to help teens find that “sparc” of light within themselves to enhance their strengths and resilience. Teens will learn concrete skills to help ...
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 ...
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 ...
Anger Management
10-week group will explore when anger is appropriate, the difference between assertiveness and aggressiveness, and how to differentiate between anger, fear and frustration. We?;(tm)ll practice being able to express ourselves so that others are able to truly hear us versus ...
Hosted by Thomas R Pickens
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADC, MS
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60640
10-week group will explore when anger is appropriate, the difference between assertiveness and aggressiveness, and how to differentiate between anger, fear and frustration. We?;(tm)ll practice being able to express ourselves so that others are able to truly hear us versus ...
Virtual Parent Support Group
Join us every Tuesday for new topics and explorative conversation. AMK therapists will help facilitate the dialogue and also offer their expertise and skills to help parents better navigate this unchartered territory in parenting.
Hosted by Samantha Huston
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60614
Join us every Tuesday for new topics and explorative conversation. AMK therapists will help facilitate the dialogue and also offer their expertise and skills to help parents better navigate this unchartered territory in parenting.
PAIP-Partnership Abuse Intervention Program
The Partner Abuse Intervention Program offers group and individual counseling that helps participants recognize and understand their abusive behaviors and refrain from engaging them. The goal of the program is to prevent violence and abuse with intimate partners and family ...
Hosted by Solutions Counseling & Consulting Group
Counselor, EdD, LCPC
Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60643
The Partner Abuse Intervention Program offers group and individual counseling that helps participants recognize and understand their abusive behaviors and refrain from engaging them. The goal of the program is to prevent violence and abuse with intimate partners and family ...
Social Emotional Skills for Kids- Grit Up Series
*Virtual* An 8 session approach aimed to help develop & strengthen social-emotional skills. Children will learn concrete ways to help increase their social-emotional skills & coping skills. Children will also participate in group discussions to help deepen their understanding. AMK ...
Hosted by Samantha Huston
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60614
*Virtual* An 8 session approach aimed to help develop & strengthen social-emotional skills. Children will learn concrete ways to help increase their social-emotional skills & coping skills. Children will also participate in group discussions to help deepen their understanding. AMK ...
DBT (Dialectic Behavioral Therapy) Skills
Learn how to cope with intense emotions, conflict, and stress in ways that can improve your ability to manage feelings and promote better relationships. This DBT Skills Group will cover the following content areas: Mindfulness – Living in, and paying ...
Hosted by Joy Ryba
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60625
Learn how to cope with intense emotions, conflict, and stress in ways that can improve your ability to manage feelings and promote better relationships. This DBT Skills Group will cover the following content areas: Mindfulness – Living in, and paying ...
Teen Group
We dig into our lives and pay attention to areas that need strengthening and care. Each session is via Zoom and you do not have to have your camera on to participate. Send me and email to inquire more
Hosted by Mindful Behavior
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NBCC
Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60632
We dig into our lives and pay attention to areas that need strengthening and care. Each session is via Zoom and you do not have to have your camera on to participate. Send me and email to inquire more
Support for Social Anxiety
Social anxiety can be overwhelming, stressful, and isolating. This group provides a space for adults to connect and find solace with others experiencing social anxiety while learning to accept and overcome roadblocks to social fulfillment. Sessions are held weekly on ...
Hosted by Chicago Therapy & Wellness PLLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60657
Social anxiety can be overwhelming, stressful, and isolating. This group provides a space for adults to connect and find solace with others experiencing social anxiety while learning to accept and overcome roadblocks to social fulfillment. Sessions are held weekly on ...
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Support Groups
How does cognitive behavioral therapy work?
Cognitive behavioral therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario catastrophizing) or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.
When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy?
It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioral therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.
How can I find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else?
To find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioral therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.
Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?
CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.
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.
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.