Support Groups in Lake Zurich, IL
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Therapist Peer Group.

Hosted by Karen Robbins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LISW
Group meets in Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Therapist Peer Group.
Focusing on anxiety, depression, and relational issues, group therapy is an effective mode of addressing life’s challenges.

Hosted by Liz Lattof
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Group meets in Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Focusing on anxiety, depression, and relational issues, group therapy is an effective mode of addressing life’s challenges.
At Stableway Counseling Services we work to provide our clients with highly personalized care and understanding. We are a cooperative group of professionals who are dedicated to providing effective, thoughtful, and compassionate psychotherapy.

At Stableway Counseling Services we work to provide our clients with highly personalized care and understanding. We are a cooperative group of professionals who are dedicated to providing effective, thoughtful, and compassionate psychotherapy.
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LTG works with individuals, couples and families across the lifespan. As strength-based therapists, we believe that you have the solutions to your life challenges. Our job is to help you access those strengths and use them in ways that allow you to handle difficulties with improved confidence. It is not uncommon to feel discouraged by negative communication or behaviors that interfere with a more harmonious life. Behaviors that once helped you cope with difficulties in your past may be interfering with your present life, causing stress in relationships.

LTG works with individuals, couples and families across the lifespan. As strength-based therapists, we believe that you have the solutions to your life challenges. Our job is to help you access those strengths and use them in ways that allow you to handle difficulties with improved confidence. It is not uncommon to feel discouraged by negative communication or behaviors that interfere with a more harmonious life. Behaviors that once helped you cope with difficulties in your past may be interfering with your present life, causing stress in relationships.
Join this unique art therapy group and experience the benefits creating in community in a judgment-free group alongside LGBTQ+ members looking for support and connection. This group combines art making and verbal counseling to promote a sense of community and opportunities to build resilience. Small group setting. No art experience is necessary. Wednesdays 8pm-9pm, February 1 - March 8th. Private Pay or Insurance Accepted (United, BCBS, Cigna).

Hosted by Erin Mooney-Simkus
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, ATR-BC
Group meets in Hinsdale, IL 60521
Join this unique art therapy group and experience the benefits creating in community in a judgment-free group alongside LGBTQ+ members looking for support and connection. This group combines art making and verbal counseling to promote a sense of community and opportunities to build resilience. Small group setting. No art experience is necessary. Wednesdays 8pm-9pm, February 1 - March 8th. Private Pay or Insurance Accepted (United, BCBS, Cigna).
We strive to ensure our patients receive compassionate, well-informed care from seasoned therapists. We believe in a holistic, mindfulness-based approach to counseling and therapy and are committed to serving a diverse patient population. We treat a wide range of patient issues and concerns and provide full-spectrum, patient-specific treatment in a warm and non-judgmental setting.

Hosted by Adam Jackson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60613
We strive to ensure our patients receive compassionate, well-informed care from seasoned therapists. We believe in a holistic, mindfulness-based approach to counseling and therapy and are committed to serving a diverse patient population. We treat a wide range of patient issues and concerns and provide full-spectrum, patient-specific treatment in a warm and non-judgmental setting.
Teens today are struggling with many pressures; their identity, self-worth, decision making, and how to navigate through friendships and the future. They need a supportive space where they can be themselves, reduce shame, and know they aren't alone. Our Group's focus is on Mindfulness & Building Connections & offers a space for teens to connect, give & receive support from other teens navigating similar struggles while gaining practical mindfulness tools to aid in moving through the challenges that often come with this confusing time in development.

Teens today are struggling with many pressures; their identity, self-worth, decision making, and how to navigate through friendships and the future. They need a supportive space where they can be themselves, reduce shame, and know they aren't alone. Our Group's focus is on Mindfulness & Building Connections & offers a space for teens to connect, give & receive support from other teens navigating similar struggles while gaining practical mindfulness tools to aid in moving through the challenges that often come with this confusing time in development.
This is a safe, confidential online group to help you create healthy friendships or romantic relationships while offering sensitive counseling, empowerment & suggestions on handling shyness, social anxiety or difficult issues. Everyone struggles with relationship issues... if you come from a home where there is a lot of anger, things are swept under the rug or your feelings weren't respected it's harder to trust people or feel you have a right to supportive & loving relationships. Go to Meetup.com/ Group Counseling & Coaching For Good Relationships. Free 20 minute phone consult prior to payment to ask any questions. Begins 11/7.

Hosted by Jody Friedman LCSW, Certified Psychoanalyst
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Kenilworth, IL 60043
This is a safe, confidential online group to help you create healthy friendships or romantic relationships while offering sensitive counseling, empowerment & suggestions on handling shyness, social anxiety or difficult issues. Everyone struggles with relationship issues... if you come from a home where there is a lot of anger, things are swept under the rug or your feelings weren't respected it's harder to trust people or feel you have a right to supportive & loving relationships. Go to Meetup.com/ Group Counseling & Coaching For Good Relationships. Free 20 minute phone consult prior to payment to ask any questions. Begins 11/7.
When there is enough participant interest, Willow Wellness Center offers an Introduction to Mindfulness course focused on stress reduction. We combine practical hands-on exercises with tools that can be used at home to build psychological flexibility and resilience. Call now to register or ask questions - (847) 318-8200 or info@willowwellness.com.

Hosted by Jen Haughey
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Group meets in Park Ridge, IL 60068
When there is enough participant interest, Willow Wellness Center offers an Introduction to Mindfulness course focused on stress reduction. We combine practical hands-on exercises with tools that can be used at home to build psychological flexibility and resilience. Call now to register or ask questions - (847) 318-8200 or info@willowwellness.com.
As our worlds have been turned upside down, even more teens are struggling with their emotions. Our adolescent groups have successfully shifted to telepsychology where teens continue to interact and gain support during this unique time. We are also in the process of resuming groups live in the office. Your teen can find help using research-supported Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and other Third Wave CBT approaches.

As our worlds have been turned upside down, even more teens are struggling with their emotions. Our adolescent groups have successfully shifted to telepsychology where teens continue to interact and gain support during this unique time. We are also in the process of resuming groups live in the office. Your teen can find help using research-supported Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and other Third Wave CBT approaches.
Life is full of help, hope, and healing, although it can be hard to feel that at times. Whether you just need extra support and guidance, or are feeling at the end of your rope with how to support yourself or your children, we are here to help, especially after an overwhelming and life changing trauma. You are not too much for us. We are a team of mental health professionals dedicated to providing care to those clients who need it the most.

Life is full of help, hope, and healing, although it can be hard to feel that at times. Whether you just need extra support and guidance, or are feeling at the end of your rope with how to support yourself or your children, we are here to help, especially after an overwhelming and life changing trauma. You are not too much for us. We are a team of mental health professionals dedicated to providing care to those clients who need it the most.
The Legends Series utilizes Dungeons and Dragons, 5th Edition to educate participants in Cognitive Behavioral concepts (cognitive distortions, intermediate beliefs, and core beliefs). The group is open to participants of all skill levels and knowledge levels relating to the game of D&D and is available to ages 13+. Tim has played Dungeons and Dragons since 1992 and has run Dungeons and Dragons for over twenty years. There have been more than six successful iterations of this series which began in 2019.

Hosted by Legends Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LMHC, CGT, CTDM
Group meets in Berwyn, IL 60402
The Legends Series utilizes Dungeons and Dragons, 5th Edition to educate participants in Cognitive Behavioral concepts (cognitive distortions, intermediate beliefs, and core beliefs). The group is open to participants of all skill levels and knowledge levels relating to the game of D&D and is available to ages 13+. Tim has played Dungeons and Dragons since 1992 and has run Dungeons and Dragons for over twenty years. There have been more than six successful iterations of this series which began in 2019.
Whether you call dreams “the royal road to the unconscious” like Sigmund Freud, or prefer the more humble description offered by C.G. Jung, “dream is a little hidden door to the most secret recesses of the psyche” - the dream remains the single most useful artifact we have available to us for entering the inner life. In addition to dreams there are many other avenues that the soul uses to communicate with the conscious mind - synchronicities, bodily symptoms, sudden urges, fantasies, wordplay, imagery. In our quest we will use all these options to hear the soul's voice.

Whether you call dreams “the royal road to the unconscious” like Sigmund Freud, or prefer the more humble description offered by C.G. Jung, “dream is a little hidden door to the most secret recesses of the psyche” - the dream remains the single most useful artifact we have available to us for entering the inner life. In addition to dreams there are many other avenues that the soul uses to communicate with the conscious mind - synchronicities, bodily symptoms, sudden urges, fantasies, wordplay, imagery. In our quest we will use all these options to hear the soul's voice.
Focus: Designed to build social skills and confidence for young men (ages 20-30) who are struggling with social anxiety or challenges with launching into adulthood. Format: In-Person (Naperville, IL) Schedule: Tuesdays, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM CST

Hosted by Empowered Minds Today
Psychologist, PsyD, LPC, LCSW, LCPC
Group meets in Naperville, IL 60540
Focus: Designed to build social skills and confidence for young men (ages 20-30) who are struggling with social anxiety or challenges with launching into adulthood. Format: In-Person (Naperville, IL) Schedule: Tuesdays, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM CST
This group is designed for young adults (18 y.o.- 24 y.o.) who have struggled to reach their desired goals. Group members process their current challenges, provide support, and explore ways to embrace growth. Executive functioning and social skills will be taught and made applicable during these discussions. This group will teach skills related to increasing motivation, task completion, organization, time management, relationship building, conflict resolution, values identification.

This group is designed for young adults (18 y.o.- 24 y.o.) who have struggled to reach their desired goals. Group members process their current challenges, provide support, and explore ways to embrace growth. Executive functioning and social skills will be taught and made applicable during these discussions. This group will teach skills related to increasing motivation, task completion, organization, time management, relationship building, conflict resolution, values identification.
This 10-session virtual group focuses on skills for establishing supportive boundaries and self-care practices for adults in recovery from eating disorders, disordered eating, or chronic dieting. Living in a world that encourages us to shrink our bodies and normalizes disordered eating can make it challenging to care for ourselves. In this group, we will explore ways to identify, understand, and meet your needs to build a sustainable and fulfilling life. Group sessions will incorporate a mix of discussions, activities, mindfulness practices, and take-home exercises to help you build a life you don't need to regularly escape.

This 10-session virtual group focuses on skills for establishing supportive boundaries and self-care practices for adults in recovery from eating disorders, disordered eating, or chronic dieting. Living in a world that encourages us to shrink our bodies and normalizes disordered eating can make it challenging to care for ourselves. In this group, we will explore ways to identify, understand, and meet your needs to build a sustainable and fulfilling life. Group sessions will incorporate a mix of discussions, activities, mindfulness practices, and take-home exercises to help you build a life you don't need to regularly escape.
Know your relationship needs help? Standard couples therapy is typically 1 hour session per week which is valuable. However, some couples want to jump-start their work together to combine few months of couples therapy into 2.25 days or longer. I am Certified Gottman Therapist who enjoys providing tailored Couples Intensives. My husband and I have attended both Hold Me Tight Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) & The Art and Science of Love Workshops which have been very beneficial. I can help both of you cultivate greater understanding of one another, communicate & connect better, and live a healthier, more fulfilling relationship.

Know your relationship needs help? Standard couples therapy is typically 1 hour session per week which is valuable. However, some couples want to jump-start their work together to combine few months of couples therapy into 2.25 days or longer. I am Certified Gottman Therapist who enjoys providing tailored Couples Intensives. My husband and I have attended both Hold Me Tight Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) & The Art and Science of Love Workshops which have been very beneficial. I can help both of you cultivate greater understanding of one another, communicate & connect better, and live a healthier, more fulfilling relationship.
We Survived 2 Thrived empowers individuals who have endured trauma, promoting resilience and fostering emotional healing within a supportive community environment. Our offerings include A secure and confidential space where members can freely express themselves without fear of judgment or stigma. Support for connecting with others who share similar experiences, reducing isolation, and fostering a sense of belonging. Education on coping strategies to manage symptoms and facilitate healing.

Hosted by Consuelo Serbia
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, C-DBT, C-TP
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60626
We Survived 2 Thrived empowers individuals who have endured trauma, promoting resilience and fostering emotional healing within a supportive community environment. Our offerings include A secure and confidential space where members can freely express themselves without fear of judgment or stigma. Support for connecting with others who share similar experiences, reducing isolation, and fostering a sense of belonging. Education on coping strategies to manage symptoms and facilitate healing.
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 people in recovery who "get it" - and are on the same path towards recovery, right alongside you. What to Expect: Enhance interpersonal skills and mindfulness Address issues of shame, judgement, self-worth Explore mixed feelings about recovery Enhance motivation for recovery Develop your ability to emotionally self-regulate Increase positive body awareness and expression

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 people in recovery who "get it" - and are on the same path towards recovery, right alongside you. What to Expect: Enhance interpersonal skills and mindfulness Address issues of shame, judgement, self-worth Explore mixed feelings about recovery Enhance motivation for recovery Develop your ability to emotionally self-regulate Increase positive body awareness and expression
A presentation on what mindfulness is and how it impacts us physically and emotionally with guided practice woven throughout the evening.

A presentation on what mindfulness is and how it impacts us physically and emotionally with guided practice woven throughout the evening.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Lake Zurich?
To find a support group in your area, start by entering your city, zip code, or the name of the group into the search bar at the top of the page. When searching, consider whether you prefer an in-person or virtual group. This can help you decide how broad your geographic search should be. If you are open to virtual groups, you might want to search by state instead of just your city, especially if there are limited options nearby.
Once you complete your search, you can use the filters to narrow the results by selecting specialties (such as grief, trauma, or eating disorders), therapeutic approaches, age groups, and other criteria to find a group that best fits your needs.
Once you complete your search, you can use the filters to narrow the results by selecting specialties (such as grief, trauma, or eating disorders), therapeutic approaches, age groups, and other criteria to find a group that best fits your needs.
How does group therapy work?
Group therapy is led by one or more trained therapists and provides a space where participants can process their experiences and learn from others facing similar challenges. Groups may focus on a specific issue—such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, or caregiving—or they may center around a particular therapeutic approach, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), social skill development, or Exposure Therapy. Some groups are also designed for specific populations, such as teens, veterans, or LGBTQ+ individuals.
It’s also important to distinguish group therapy from peer-led support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous. While both can offer valuable support, therapy groups are typically led by licensed professionals and follow a more structured format. Therapy groups often meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many peer support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
It’s also important to distinguish group therapy from peer-led support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous. While both can offer valuable support, therapy groups are typically led by licensed professionals and follow a more structured format. Therapy groups often meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many peer support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
What are the benefits of group therapy?
Group therapy offers several important benefits. It brings together people facing similar challenges—whether related to mental health, physical health, or life transitions—and creates a supportive environment where participants can exchange feedback, share experiences, and learn from one another. Hearing different perspectives can help individuals discover new coping strategies and practical tools they may not have encountered on their own. Sharing personal experiences, such as coping with a serious illness or navigating family struggles, can also reduce feelings of isolation and foster a sense of connection and understanding. In addition to emotional support, group members often gain useful, real-world advice from peers who have faced similar situations.
Group therapy is typically more affordable than individual therapy and, for certain conditions, can be equally effective. Many groups also include structured activities—such as guided journaling, cognitive-behavioral exercises, or role-playing—to help participants develop concrete skills they can apply in daily life.
Group therapy is typically more affordable than individual therapy and, for certain conditions, can be equally effective. Many groups also include structured activities—such as guided journaling, cognitive-behavioral exercises, or role-playing—to help participants develop concrete skills they can apply in daily life.
Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?
It is difficult to make a blanket statement about the effectiveness of support groups, as they vary widely in focus and the conditions they address. However, support groups can be highly valuable in helping individuals gain emotional support and achieve meaningful treatment outcomes. For certain conditions, such as substance use, research has shown that group therapy can be particularly effective—sometimes just as effective as individual therapy—in supporting long-term recovery.
Many professionals attribute the effectiveness of group therapy to the unique benefits of the group setting, which fosters peer-to-peer learning and a sense of connection through shared experiences. Group settings also offer accountability and encouragement from both facilitators and fellow participants, which helps sustain motivation and supports continued progress. These factors together play a key role in promoting the overall effectiveness of group therapy.
Many professionals attribute the effectiveness of group therapy to the unique benefits of the group setting, which fosters peer-to-peer learning and a sense of connection through shared experiences. Group settings also offer accountability and encouragement from both facilitators and fellow participants, which helps sustain motivation and supports continued progress. These factors together play a key role in promoting the overall effectiveness of group therapy.
How much does group therapy cost?
Group therapy is typically less expensive than individual therapy, with sessions typically costing between $50 and $75 each. In comparison, individual therapy can cost anywhere from $100 to $200 or more per session, even with insurance. Some therapists or organizations offer low-cost or free group therapy options, particularly through community centers or nonprofit organizations. In some cases, groups may require payment upfront for a set number of sessions, such as paying for six weekly sessions at the first meeting. However, many providers offer payment plans to help make participation more accessible if this upfront payment is required.
Does insurance cover group therapy?
As with individual therapy, insurance coverage for group therapy varies based on factors such as your specific insurance plan, the purpose of the group, your diagnosis, and whether the group provider is in-network. Many insurance plans cover group therapy sessions that address diagnosable mental health conditions, such as substance use disorders, anxiety, or depression.
However, groups that focus on topics not directly tied to a mental health diagnosis—such as parenting support or divorce recovery—are less likely to be covered. Because coverage can vary widely, it’s important to check with your insurance provider before joining a group to confirm whether the sessions will be covered and what out-of-pocket costs you may be responsible for.
However, groups that focus on topics not directly tied to a mental health diagnosis—such as parenting support or divorce recovery—are less likely to be covered. Because coverage can vary widely, it’s important to check with your insurance provider before joining a group to confirm whether the sessions will be covered and what out-of-pocket costs you may be responsible for.
How long does group therapy last?
The length of each group therapy session typically ranges from 45 minutes to two hours, depending on the therapy approach, the group’s goals, and how often the group meets. In some cases, group therapy is part of a larger treatment program, such as an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), where group sessions complement individual therapy and are scheduled as part of the program’s overall structure.
The duration of participation in a group also varies. Some groups are designed to be short-term, lasting anywhere from 6 to 24 weeks—for example, bereavement groups or skills-based groups like those using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Other groups may be longer-term, lasting a year or more, and some ongoing support groups meet indefinitely, allowing participants to stay as long as they find the group helpful.
The duration of participation in a group also varies. Some groups are designed to be short-term, lasting anywhere from 6 to 24 weeks—for example, bereavement groups or skills-based groups like those using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Other groups may be longer-term, lasting a year or more, and some ongoing support groups meet indefinitely, allowing participants to stay as long as they find the group helpful.
What are the limitations of support groups?
Support groups offer many benefits, but they also have certain limitations. Unlike therapy groups, many support groups do not provide formal therapeutic treatment and are not led by licensed mental health professionals. For individuals seeking clinical treatment for specific mental health diagnoses—such as depression, eating disorders, or substance use—individual therapy or group therapy led by a licensed professional may offer more personalized and specialized care.
The effectiveness of a support group also depends heavily on the group’s participants and the overall group dynamic. When members engage respectfully and offer constructive support, the group can foster valuable peer-to-peer learning. However, if certain participants dominate discussions, provide inaccurate advice, or create conflict, it can disrupt the group’s sense of safety and reduce its effectiveness. Confidentiality can also be harder to maintain in support groups, particularly in open groups where participants can join or leave at any time. With new members regularly entering the group, it can be more difficult to build and sustain a consistent sense of trust and privacy.
The effectiveness of a support group also depends heavily on the group’s participants and the overall group dynamic. When members engage respectfully and offer constructive support, the group can foster valuable peer-to-peer learning. However, if certain participants dominate discussions, provide inaccurate advice, or create conflict, it can disrupt the group’s sense of safety and reduce its effectiveness. Confidentiality can also be harder to maintain in support groups, particularly in open groups where participants can join or leave at any time. With new members regularly entering the group, it can be more difficult to build and sustain a consistent sense of trust and privacy.