Support Groups in Evanston, IL

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Teen Group
Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
""Present. Centered. Connected." is a safe place where teens have the opportunity for real, honest exchanges and closeness with others their age. This therapeutic group will encourage freedom of discussion while introducing strategies and activities to help reduce stress. Teens ..."
(312) 883-8712
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Evanston, IL 60201
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Women in Transition
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"This supportive, process oriented ongoing group is for Women over 45 who are dealing with life transitions such as career changes, taking care of elderly parents, illness, divorce, death, issues with teen and/or young adult children, and more. "
(847) 416-0916
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Evanston, IL 60201
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Recovery and Buddhism
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DMin, MS, LCSW, EMDR
Verified
Verified
"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
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Evanston, IL 60201
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Young Adult Mixed Gender
Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CGP
Verified
Verified
"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
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Evanston, IL 60201
Waitlist for new clients
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HJK Therapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
(312) 313-2724
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Evanston, IL 60201
Waitlist for new clients
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Partner Abuse Perpetrator Intervention Groups
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CDVP, ACSW
Verified
Verified
"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
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Evanston, IL 60201
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Trim-Life
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DMin, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"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
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Evanston, IL 60202
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Associates in Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
(847) 961-2351
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Evanston, IL 60201
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6 Week Procrastination and Avoidance Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCN
Verified
Verified
"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
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Evanston, IL 60201
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Lifecycle Therapy
Psychologist, PhD, LMFT, ABPP, LCP
Verified
Verified
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Evanston, IL 60201
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Evanston Psych
Psychologist
Verified
Verified
"We are a welcoming and inclusive group of mental health professionals focused on helping our diverse clients feel better quickly, function more effectively, and live more rewarding lives. We offer a range of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, couples ..."
(847) 562-5895
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Evanston, IL 60201
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Group Therapy
Counselor, LCPC, EMDR, IFS
Verified
Verified
"Group therapy is designed to accelerated growth by bringing us into close rapport with other people in a safe environment and to shed light on how we interact in relationship, partnership and emotionally in our lives. Within this environment, we ..."
(224) 998-0093
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Evanston, IL 60201
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Telehealth Support Group for Women- Pending
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
"An opportunity to confidentially share in your unique experiences and to be part of an on going support group Potential topics of discussion might include: How cultural Influences impact life circumstances ; Lifestyle issues and their impact on relationships Managing ..."
(773) 966-2383
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Evanston, IL 60201
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Eating Disorder Recovery Group
Treatment Center
Verified
Verified
"Be part of an ongoing group that supports your full recovery. Here we'll continue to develop new mindsets and approaches to becoming free from eating disorder thoughts, feelings and behaviors. The best part of the group is being with other ..."
(224) 714-0283
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Evanston, IL 60201
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Codependency Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"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
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Evanston, IL 60202
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Girl Talk Therapy Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"Sometimes we just feel better when we can talk with other girls. This groups is designed to give students an outlet to talk about what is important to them and put it in perspective. This group will explore several topics: ..."
(847) 999-4757
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Evanston, IL 60201
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lllinois Counseling Association
Counselor, LCPC, CADC, PCGC
Verified
Verified
"state chapter of the American Counseling Association "
(224) 529-4282
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Evanston, IL 60201
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Stronger Connections
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"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
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Evanston, IL 60201
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RO-DBT Skills Class
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
"RO-DBT is an empirically validated treatment model for those who struggle with overcontrol, perfectionism, and rigidity. RO skills class teaches practical skills to help participants gain flexibility, improved social signaling, less social anxiety, and more openness. Class recruiting new members! ..."
(847) 864-0600
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Evanston, IL 60201
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Compassionate Counseling
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified
Verified
(224) 412-3706
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Evanston, IL 60201


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.