Support Groups in Evanston, IL

Recovery and Buddhism
The Four Noble Truths of Buddhism and meditation practice has been helpful in recovering from both process and substance addictions. The format of this group includes reading assignments in Buddhist books, a 15 minute meditation, and sharing with the depth ...
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Hosted by Denise Simmons Giblin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DMin, MS, LCSW, EMDR
Verified
Group meets in Evanston, IL 60201
The Four Noble Truths of Buddhism and meditation practice has been helpful in recovering from both process and substance addictions. The format of this group includes reading assignments in Buddhist books, a 15 minute meditation, and sharing with the depth ...
(847) 316-0403 View (847) 316-0403
CORE- Center of Relational Empowerment
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Hosted by Natalie A. Stanish
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Group meets in Evanston, IL 60201
(872) 204-1579 View (872) 204-1579
Male Survivor Group
Too often men who are abused feel disconnected from themselves and the people around them. Gender expectations can interfere with men seeking help and receiving the support they deserve. This 10 week structured group is intended for male survivors at ...
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Hosted by Judith Ierulli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Group meets in Evanston, IL 60201
Too often men who are abused feel disconnected from themselves and the people around them. Gender expectations can interfere with men seeking help and receiving the support they deserve. This 10 week structured group is intended for male survivors at ...
(847) 230-4295 View (847) 230-4295
Codependency Group
Group for Men and women who are ACDF or Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families. Relationships, Identity, feelings and codependency issues will be addressed in an environment that is safe and accepting.People with active chemical dependency should be sober 6 months ...
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Hosted by David H. Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Group meets in Evanston, IL 60202
Group for Men and women who are ACDF or Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families. Relationships, Identity, feelings and codependency issues will be addressed in an environment that is safe and accepting.People with active chemical dependency should be sober 6 months ...
(224) 334-3104 View (224) 334-3104
lllinois Counseling Association
state chapter of the American Counseling Association
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Hosted by Happy Camper Counseling
Counselor, LCPC, CADC, PCGC
Verified
Group meets in Evanston, IL 60201
state chapter of the American Counseling Association
(224) 529-4282 View (224) 529-4282
6 Week Procrastination and Avoidance Group
This group addresses the needs of undergraduate and graduate university students who are having difficulty getting their academic work completed. You will learn new skills to improve your organization, motivation, engagement, focus and self-management. You will have the opportunity to ...
Photo of Sherri A Wandler, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Evanston, IL
Hosted by Sherri A Wandler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCN
Verified
Group meets in Evanston, IL 60201
This group addresses the needs of undergraduate and graduate university students who are having difficulty getting their academic work completed. You will learn new skills to improve your organization, motivation, engagement, focus and self-management. You will have the opportunity to ...
(872) 240-5105 View (872) 240-5105
Expression with Art Therapy
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Hosted by Jennifer Erin Gregg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ATR
Verified
Group meets in Evanston, IL 60201
(224) 243-5363 View (224) 243-5363
Young Adult Mixed Gender
Intensive psychotherapy group for young adults (early 20s to early 30s) going through life transitions who are interested in growing a healthy sense of self and developing authentic connections with their peers. Topics include: familial relationships, performance, academic and career ...
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Hosted by Nadia Greenspan
Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CGP
Verified
Group meets in Evanston, IL 60201
Intensive psychotherapy group for young adults (early 20s to early 30s) going through life transitions who are interested in growing a healthy sense of self and developing authentic connections with their peers. Topics include: familial relationships, performance, academic and career ...
(847) 865-9311 View (847) 865-9311
Compassionate Counseling
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Hosted by Megan E McDaniel
Counselor, LPC
Verified
Group meets in Evanston, IL 60201
(224) 412-3706 View (224) 412-3706
Open Air Therapy
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Hosted by Laura Elk-Weist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AM, LCSW, CCTP
Verified
Group meets in Evanston, IL 60201
(708) 554-7495 View (708) 554-7495
Women's Trauma and Loss Group
The Women's Trauma and Loss Group meets every Sunday from 12:30-1:30.
Photo of Diana Jean Semmelhack, Psychologist in Evanston, IL
Hosted by Diana Jean Semmelhack
Psychologist, PsyD, ABPP, LCPC
Verified
Group meets in Evanston, IL 60201
The Women's Trauma and Loss Group meets every Sunday from 12:30-1:30.
(847) 641-2977 View (847) 641-2977
MothersMatter
A space for mothers of all ages to come and talk about life and relationships, as well as their role as a mother - in our culture, in marriage, in the workforce. A chance to explore goals and wishes, as ...
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Hosted by Paige LaCava
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, CGP
Verified
Group meets in Evanston, IL 60201
A space for mothers of all ages to come and talk about life and relationships, as well as their role as a mother - in our culture, in marriage, in the workforce. A chance to explore goals and wishes, as ...
(847) 416-6787 View (847) 416-6787
Associates in Psychotherapy
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Hosted by Anne Marie McGuire
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Group meets in Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 961-2351 View (847) 961-2351
Stronger Connections
Transcend issues of anxiety, loneliness, mis-communication, anger, and shame to build better relationships in your life. This is an on-going process group that is held online. It provides a supportive environment that allows you to strengthen healthy, interpersonal communications in ...
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Hosted by Isabelle Reiniger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Group meets in Evanston, IL 60201
Transcend issues of anxiety, loneliness, mis-communication, anger, and shame to build better relationships in your life. This is an on-going process group that is held online. It provides a supportive environment that allows you to strengthen healthy, interpersonal communications in ...
(773) 295-6803 View (773) 295-6803
Partner Abuse Perpetrator Intervention Groups
Working with male perpetrators of Domestic Violence. Over the past thirty years, I have worked with over nine hundred men: both court-referred and self-referred. The goal of intervention being to challenge belief systems and help men gain the tools to ...
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Hosted by Jerry Zabin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CDVP, ACSW
Verified
Group meets in Evanston, IL 60201
Working with male perpetrators of Domestic Violence. Over the past thirty years, I have worked with over nine hundred men: both court-referred and self-referred. The goal of intervention being to challenge belief systems and help men gain the tools to ...
(847) 744-8140 View (847) 744-8140
Trim-Life
This is a small group (6 or less) that meets for 4 weeks 2.5 hours per session. The group is designed to assist folks who have had no success with diets, but know for their health and sanity they must ...
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Hosted by Muriel R Patay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DMin, LCSW
Verified
Group meets in Evanston, IL 60202
This is a small group (6 or less) that meets for 4 weeks 2.5 hours per session. The group is designed to assist folks who have had no success with diets, but know for their health and sanity they must ...
(847) 906-2055 View (847) 906-2055
Lifecycle Therapy
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Hosted by Amy C Wagner
Psychologist, PhD, LMFT, ABPP, LCP
Verified
Group meets in Evanston, IL 60201
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Have Dreams
Have Dreams is an autism service provider, supporting children, teens, and adults on the spectrum. Clinical services are offered via telehealth and in-person at our Evanston and Park Ridge, IL locations.
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Hosted by Have Dreams
Counselor
Verified
Group meets in Evanston, IL 60202
Have Dreams is an autism service provider, supporting children, teens, and adults on the spectrum. Clinical services are offered via telehealth and in-person at our Evanston and Park Ridge, IL locations.
(224) 218-5152 View (224) 218-5152
The Artist's Way
Rediscover your sense of wonder, possibility, and power. Using Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way as a guide, this course is designed to help individuals deeply engage their own creative process. Within the sacred circle of the group, we will discuss ...
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Hosted by Joanne Underwood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Group meets in Evanston, IL 60201
Rediscover your sense of wonder, possibility, and power. Using Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way as a guide, this course is designed to help individuals deeply engage their own creative process. Within the sacred circle of the group, we will discuss ...
(773) 733-0442 View (773) 733-0442
Hablemos en Serio - Grupo de apoyo en Español
Este es un grupo donde las personas de habla hispana pueden hablar de sus experiencias viviendo en Estados Unidos, y procesar emociones relacionadas con el desarraigo, el choque de culturas, criar una familia lejos, y otras problemáticas ligadas a vivir ...
Photo of Valeria Slapak Brown, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Evanston, IL
Hosted by Valeria Slapak Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Group meets in Evanston, IL 60202
Este es un grupo donde las personas de habla hispana pueden hablar de sus experiencias viviendo en Estados Unidos, y procesar emociones relacionadas con el desarraigo, el choque de culturas, criar una familia lejos, y otras problemáticas ligadas a vivir ...
(847) 474-9732 View (847) 474-9732


What is the difference between Group Therapy and a Support Group?
Evanston 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 Evanston 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 Evanston 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 Evanston 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 Evanston 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.