Support Groups in Palatine, IL
Prospering Minds Counseling PLLC
We are a group of caring and compassionate therapists who provide quality trauma-informed mental health care. As a mental health collective, we assist members by providing individual and family therapy, hybrid options for in-person and telemedicine, coaching, and more. We ...

Hosted by Carly Wolfram
Counselor, LCPC, PhD, MA
Verified
Group meets in Palatine, IL 60067
We are a group of caring and compassionate therapists who provide quality trauma-informed mental health care. As a mental health collective, we assist members by providing individual and family therapy, hybrid options for in-person and telemedicine, coaching, and more. We ...
Prospering Minds Counseling PLLC
We are a group of caring and compassionate therapists who provide quality trauma-informed mental health care. As a mental health collective, we assist members by providing individual and family therapy, hybrid options for in-person and telemedicine, coaching, and more. We ...

Hosted by Taylor Hammes
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPC
Verified
Group meets in Palatine, IL 60067
We are a group of caring and compassionate therapists who provide quality trauma-informed mental health care. As a mental health collective, we assist members by providing individual and family therapy, hybrid options for in-person and telemedicine, coaching, and more. We ...
Fast Track to Wholeness Spirit, soul and body
Fast Track to Wholeness: Spirit, soul and body. Overcoming anxiety, anger and depression. This tele-health group will include a description of what it means to be Spirit, soul and body and the importance of addressing all parts of us to ...

Hosted by Lisa Kohut
Counselor, EdD, EdS, LCPC, CADC
Verified
Group meets in Palatine, IL 60074
Fast Track to Wholeness: Spirit, soul and body. Overcoming anxiety, anger and depression. This tele-health group will include a description of what it means to be Spirit, soul and body and the importance of addressing all parts of us to ...
LGBTQ+ Counseling and Support Group
I am an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and I understand the various mental health issues that may affect the community. I am here to help navigate you and others through any issues and provide education on coping skills, advocacy ...

Hosted by Brittany Salvador
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Group meets in Palatine, IL 60038
I am an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and I understand the various mental health issues that may affect the community. I am here to help navigate you and others through any issues and provide education on coping skills, advocacy ...
Friday Night Adult Center
The Adult Center is designed for individuals with high functioning autism spectrum disorders who are interested in meeting new friends and expanding their areas of interest. This group will provide the opportunity for young adults to develop a social network ...

Hosted by Trent L Culver
Psychologist, PysD, CADC
Verified
Group meets in Palatine, IL 60074
The Adult Center is designed for individuals with high functioning autism spectrum disorders who are interested in meeting new friends and expanding their areas of interest. This group will provide the opportunity for young adults to develop a social network ...
Prospering Minds Counseling PLLC
We are a group of caring and compassionate therapists who provide quality trauma-informed mental health care. As a mental health collective, we assist members by providing individual and family therapy, hybrid options for in-person and telemedicine, coaching, and more. We ...

Hosted by Kristi Czapiewski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Group meets in Palatine, IL 60067
We are a group of caring and compassionate therapists who provide quality trauma-informed mental health care. As a mental health collective, we assist members by providing individual and family therapy, hybrid options for in-person and telemedicine, coaching, and more. We ...
Prospering Minds Counseling PLLC
We are a group of caring and compassionate therapists who provide quality trauma-informed mental health care. As a mental health collective, we assist members by providing individual and family therapy, hybrid options for in-person and telemedicine, coaching, and more. We ...

Hosted by Loren Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC
Verified
Group meets in Palatine, IL 60067
We are a group of caring and compassionate therapists who provide quality trauma-informed mental health care. As a mental health collective, we assist members by providing individual and family therapy, hybrid options for in-person and telemedicine, coaching, and more. We ...
Transgendered Support Group
Peer led meetup group is available for all who are questioning or identity on the "gender spectrum." Since this group is not led by clinical staff, it has no cost to attend. The group in held monthly in our Palatine ...

Hosted by Shira Behal
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Group meets in Palatine, IL 60074
Peer led meetup group is available for all who are questioning or identity on the "gender spectrum." Since this group is not led by clinical staff, it has no cost to attend. The group in held monthly in our Palatine ...
Mindworks, Inc.
Welcome to Mindworks. I'm glad that you are taking the first courageous step toward building a healthier and stronger you. At Mindworks, we are dedicated to providing the warmth, compassion and support needed to help you make a positive change. ...

Hosted by Rossana Woldman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Group meets in Palatine, IL 60074
Welcome to Mindworks. I'm glad that you are taking the first courageous step toward building a healthier and stronger you. At Mindworks, we are dedicated to providing the warmth, compassion and support needed to help you make a positive change. ...
Girls Group
Girls group is an opportunity for pre-teens and teenage girls with developmental disabilities to come together and work on social skills. The ages of the girls can vary from 10 years to 15 years of age. But more importantly, its ...

Hosted by Cecily A. Kanter
Psychologist, PsyD, MS
Verified
Group meets in Palatine, IL 60074
Girls group is an opportunity for pre-teens and teenage girls with developmental disabilities to come together and work on social skills. The ages of the girls can vary from 10 years to 15 years of age. But more importantly, its ...
Friday Night Teen Center
Teen center provides a valuable tool for working with adolescents and young adults who face a broad range of social/emotional, behavioral and developmental challenges. The teen center is a safe, fun, informal setting to help youth improve their social skills, ...

Hosted by Fred Wackenhut
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , LPC
Verified
Group meets in Palatine, IL 60074
Teen center provides a valuable tool for working with adolescents and young adults who face a broad range of social/emotional, behavioral and developmental challenges. The teen center is a safe, fun, informal setting to help youth improve their social skills, ...
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction for Teens
During the 8-week course, teens between the ages 14-18 will learn and use the techniques of mindfulness to intentionally focus their awareness and observations of their own emotions and behaviors to decrease struggles with anxiety, depression, high school demands, problems ...

Hosted by Greta Nielsen
Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified
Group meets in Palatine, IL 60067
During the 8-week course, teens between the ages 14-18 will learn and use the techniques of mindfulness to intentionally focus their awareness and observations of their own emotions and behaviors to decrease struggles with anxiety, depression, high school demands, problems ...
Transgendered Support Group
This group is peer led and free to anyone who is questioning or identifies as transgendered. Find support, information, share stories, fears, celebrations etc in this safe group held at the offices of Guided Path Psychological Services in Palatine, Il. ...

Hosted by Daniel Frett
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified
Group meets in Palatine, IL 60074
This group is peer led and free to anyone who is questioning or identifies as transgendered. Find support, information, share stories, fears, celebrations etc in this safe group held at the offices of Guided Path Psychological Services in Palatine, Il. ...
Women's Divorce Recovery Group, Now Closed
As women going through the challenging process of divorce, we meet every Monday at 6:30-8:00pm in the Barrington office to provide support, reflection and transformation. Divorce is a time of great loss and can eventually lead to a new beginning. ...

Hosted by Denise Casey
Psychologist, PsyD, CADC, NBCCHT
Verified
Group meets in Palatine, IL 60067
As women going through the challenging process of divorce, we meet every Monday at 6:30-8:00pm in the Barrington office to provide support, reflection and transformation. Divorce is a time of great loss and can eventually lead to a new beginning. ...
Young Adults Motivation/Direction
This is a group designed to help young adults find some direction in their life. The age ranges from 17-35 year olds. The group uses a variety of tools and inventories to help direct individuals to a successful future. The ...

Hosted by Holistic Behavioral Health and Counseling
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LCSW
Verified
Group meets in Palatine, IL 60067
This is a group designed to help young adults find some direction in their life. The age ranges from 17-35 year olds. The group uses a variety of tools and inventories to help direct individuals to a successful future. The ...
Prospering Minds Counseling PLLC
We are a group of caring and compassionate therapists who provide quality trauma-informed mental health care. As a mental health collective, we assist members by providing individual and family therapy, hybrid options for in-person and telemedicine, coaching, and more. We ...

Hosted by Meagan Restaino
Counselor, LCPC, CADC, PCGC
Verified
Group meets in Palatine, IL 60067
We are a group of caring and compassionate therapists who provide quality trauma-informed mental health care. As a mental health collective, we assist members by providing individual and family therapy, hybrid options for in-person and telemedicine, coaching, and more. We ...
Womens Teen Group
Challenges such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, self-injury, and trauma are treated in group therapy. Through meaningful conversation/connection, and skill-building girls learn how to cope and apply healthy alternatives to the challenges that brought them into therapy. Benefits of group ...

Hosted by Kirsten von Aulock
Licensed Social Worker, LSW
Verified
Group meets in Palatine, IL 60074
Challenges such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, self-injury, and trauma are treated in group therapy. Through meaningful conversation/connection, and skill-building girls learn how to cope and apply healthy alternatives to the challenges that brought them into therapy. Benefits of group ...
Teen Center
Teen center provides a valuable tool for working with adolescents and young adults who face a broad range of social/emotional, behavioral and developmental challenges. The teen center is a safe, fun, informal setting to help youth improve their social skills, ...

Hosted by Trent L Culver
Psychologist, PysD, CADC
Verified
Group meets in Palatine, IL 60074
Teen center provides a valuable tool for working with adolescents and young adults who face a broad range of social/emotional, behavioral and developmental challenges. The teen center is a safe, fun, informal setting to help youth improve their social skills, ...
Coming out married gay males
Group to address the unique issues faced by married males that are coming out after years of being in a heterosexual relationship including the impact on spouses and children.

Hosted by Daniel Frett
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified
Group meets in Palatine, IL 60074
Group to address the unique issues faced by married males that are coming out after years of being in a heterosexual relationship including the impact on spouses and children.
Gay Men's Support Group
Whether you are questioning, coming out, or have been out and proud for sometime, the Gay Men's Process Group can be a safe space to improve your sense of connection and belonging with other gay men. Topics will include, but ...

Hosted by Shira Behal
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Group meets in Palatine, IL 60074
Whether you are questioning, coming out, or have been out and proud for sometime, the Gay Men's Process Group can be a safe space to improve your sense of connection and belonging with other gay men. Topics will include, but ...
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What is the difference between Group Therapy and a Support Group?
Palatine 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 Palatine 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 Palatine 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 Palatine 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 Palatine 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 Palatine 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 Palatine 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 Palatine 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.