Support Groups in Oak Park, IL

Pre-teen and teen art therapy groups
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ATR
Verified
Verified
"More details TBD "

Men's Support Group
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
"This is a small group (3-5) experience. Many adult men find themselves feeling disconnected and find it hard to reach out to others for help. Participants will learn how to interact openly and honestly with each other.The emphasis is on ..."

Deborah Clause and Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"A little more information about me, and about our practice, can be found at debclauseassociates.com.
I typically see clients in our downtown Oak Park office (with attached parking garage and convenient to Green Line) on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. ..."

High School Support Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"HIGH SCHOOL SUPPORT GROUP High school is tough and this limited-time group is meant to support and help your teen process and grow in healthy ways. It is open to all genders. Wednesdays, Sept 14 (2022) - Dec 14 (2022) ..."

Teen Girls Support Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"NOW ACCEPTING NEW REFERRALS! Adolescent girls struggling with self-esteem, anxiety or mood issues will find support from compassionate peers and skillful facilitation. This group will provide a venue to share and recieve feedback, as well as offer valuable skills for ..."

Better Communities Counseling
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
Verified
"Better Communities Counseling focuses on helping clients manage issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, compassion fatigue, anger, self-esteem, family conflict, and workplace stress. Our approach is inviting, client-centered, nonjudgemental, and relationship-based. We focus on helping clients identify goals ..."

Adventures in Self Therapy Group (meets bi-weekly)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"Adult therapy group for men and women ages 35-58. Learn advanced communication and relationship skills through group feedback and process. Develop a healthy self- identity, and a genuine personality. Develop a connection to your creative and spiritual self. The group ..."

DuPage Psychiatry Care PLLC
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
"Dupage Psychiatric Care is a private practice that specializes in holistic psychiatry utilizing comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and a compassionate treatment approach. We take pride in the excellent care provided by our very capable Psychiatrists, who value transparency, make the care ..."

Self-Love Art Studio Young Adult Group
Pre-Licensed Professional, MAATC
Verified
Verified
"Jump-start your self-love journey for this year! We all need a little accountability and support in finding love for ourselves. This group will provide a space that we can explore what self-love means to you through collage work, ink printmaking, ..."

2019 Support Group for Parents of Kids with ADHD
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PCC
Verified
Verified
"Parenting kids with ADHD can be physically and emotionally draining. If you're finding yourself losing your cool or feeling exhausted, you're not alone. The Support Group for Parents of Kids with ADHD will be a safe place to share your ..."

Girls Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
"Girls Group is an open-ended part process-based, part skills-based group for teenage girls who are struggling with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, body image, and relationships. There is a pre-screening intake that is required before beginning. BCBS PPO and Self-Pay are both ..."

DuPage Psychiatric Care PLLC
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
"Dupage Psychiatric Care is a private practice that specializes in holistic psychiatry utilizing comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and a compassionate treatment approach. We take pride in the excellent care provided by our very capable Psychiatrists, who value transparency, make the care ..."

Therapy Health Clinic PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified
Verified
"We treat Individuals, Couples, Children , Teens, and Families using different treatment approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-Based, Parent-Child Interaction, Positive Psychology, Reality Therapy, Solution Focused Brief, Structural Family Therapy, Multicultural, and other Hybrid methods or ..."

Lgbtqia+ Young Adults Process Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"If you identify as LGBTQIA+ and are experiencing loneliness, feeling different, or are struggling in your connections with others, this group is for you! Through group process we will discuss unique issues and topics that arise in your life and ..."

DuPage Psychiatric Care PLLC
Psychiatrist, MD, FACLP, DABAM
Verified
Verified
"Dupage Psychiatric Care is a private practice that specializes in holistic psychiatry utilizing comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and a compassionate treatment approach. We take pride in the excellent care provided by our very capable Psychiatrists, who value transparency, make the care ..."

LGBTQ+ Adult Process Therapy Group
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, EMDR
Verified
Verified
"This is a process therapy group, which means that we will not be working through a curriculum specifically, but members will discuss and process their own questions and experiences guided by the support of the group therapists. All LGBTQIA+ identities ..."

Gender Journey
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
Verified
"Do you identify as trans or non binary? Are you questioning your gender? Are you seeking support? Do you just want to discuss gender? If any of these are true for you we may be the place for you. This ..."

Diabetes Support
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"Diabetes Support Groups are designed to help those living with diabetes as well as those helping a loved one living with diabetes develop healthy skills for living a full life while managing diabetes. Diabetes Support Groups are a great way ..."

Women and Relationships: Journaling & Meditation
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
"A processing group for women 18-30 who desire to mindfully create healthy intentions in various relationships. The group will address boundary setting in relationships, what reciprocity looks like, ending unhealthy relationships, navigating others' lack of acceptance of a relationship and ..."
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What is the difference between Group Therapy and a Support Group?
Oak Park 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 Oak Park 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 Oak Park 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 Oak Park 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 Oak Park 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 Oak Park 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 Oak Park 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.
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 Oak Park 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.