Forgiveness is a worthy spiritual pursuit that offers profound benefits to physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being. I have personally observed many profound transformations in clients with long-standing depression and anxiety simply by practicing the art of forgiveness. In this group, you will learn practical suggestions for forgiving others - even those who are "difficult" to forgive, such as those who have died or continue to engage in harmful behavior. Groups will start in early 2026.
Forgiveness is a worthy spiritual pursuit that offers profound benefits to physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being. I have personally observed many profound transformations in clients with long-standing depression and anxiety simply by practicing the art of forgiveness. In this group, you will learn practical suggestions for forgiving others - even those who are "difficult" to forgive, such as those who have died or continue to engage in harmful behavior. Groups will start in early 2026.
This is a 8 week group, for individuals experiencing depression/and or anxiety. This group includes ½ hour of exercise (walk or run) and ½ hour of group work. The group work is comprised of learning weekly techniques to assist you with your symptoms associated with your anxiety /and or depression, as well as healthy coping strategies and on going support. The group is limited to 15 members. Call for group start up dates 312 718-4064
Hosted by Laurie Siegel
Counselor, LCPC, MA, CADC, MISAII, CST
Group meets in Palos Heights, IL 60463
This is a 8 week group, for individuals experiencing depression/and or anxiety. This group includes ½ hour of exercise (walk or run) and ½ hour of group work. The group work is comprised of learning weekly techniques to assist you with your symptoms associated with your anxiety /and or depression, as well as healthy coping strategies and on going support. The group is limited to 15 members. Call for group start up dates 312 718-4064
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The Serenity Experience Wellness Workshop is designed to help you rediscover inner peace and cultivate a healthier, happier you. In this interactive workshop, you will: learn to manage stress and anxiety, discover techniques for mindfulness and meditation, and explore the connection between nutrition, sleep and emotional health. What's included: Nutritious meal: Refuel your body and mind with a delicious and healthy meal (vegetarian and dietary restrictions considered). Curated Gift Bag: Take your wellness journey beyond the workshop with a specially curated gift bag filled with goodies to support your newfound self-care routine. Call (630) 506-6321 to register.
The Serenity Experience Wellness Workshop is designed to help you rediscover inner peace and cultivate a healthier, happier you. In this interactive workshop, you will: learn to manage stress and anxiety, discover techniques for mindfulness and meditation, and explore the connection between nutrition, sleep and emotional health. What's included: Nutritious meal: Refuel your body and mind with a delicious and healthy meal (vegetarian and dietary restrictions considered). Curated Gift Bag: Take your wellness journey beyond the workshop with a specially curated gift bag filled with goodies to support your newfound self-care routine. Call (630) 506-6321 to register.
As a therapy and wholistic wellness center, we integrate evidence-based and trauma informed practices—somatic experiencing, art, music, dance/movement, yoga/mindful meditation, and creative writing—with clients to nurture and reconnect their minds and bodies in this disconnected world. Our priority is to be authentic, create a space for compassion, curiosity, creativity, challenge, and discovering what feeds your hearts. We are intentional in cultivating an inclusive space for intersecting identities—BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and other people of color), multicultural, and biracial individuals, couples, and families and those who identify as LGBTQIA+ or non-binary.
As a therapy and wholistic wellness center, we integrate evidence-based and trauma informed practices—somatic experiencing, art, music, dance/movement, yoga/mindful meditation, and creative writing—with clients to nurture and reconnect their minds and bodies in this disconnected world. Our priority is to be authentic, create a space for compassion, curiosity, creativity, challenge, and discovering what feeds your hearts. We are intentional in cultivating an inclusive space for intersecting identities—BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and other people of color), multicultural, and biracial individuals, couples, and families and those who identify as LGBTQIA+ or non-binary.
A group of experienced and dedicated therapists that provide individual, couples, group, and family therapy. Modern Me Psychology customizes plans and utilizes a variety of evidence-based interventions to help children, adolescents, and adults reach their goals.
A group of experienced and dedicated therapists that provide individual, couples, group, and family therapy. Modern Me Psychology customizes plans and utilizes a variety of evidence-based interventions to help children, adolescents, and adults reach their goals.
Designed specifically for LGBTQIA+ individuals seeking a supportive and affirming environment to engage in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP). Grounded in queer-affirming care, trauma-informed practice, and community-based healing, this group offers a unique opportunity to deepen self-awareness and connect with others who share lived experiences of queerness. This model builds on the truth that community is medicine—that healing in connection with others fosters deeper integration, belonging, and resilience. Over the course of several sessions, participants will engage in a structured blend of preparation, dosing, and integration work, guided by licensed queer-identified therapists.
Designed specifically for LGBTQIA+ individuals seeking a supportive and affirming environment to engage in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP). Grounded in queer-affirming care, trauma-informed practice, and community-based healing, this group offers a unique opportunity to deepen self-awareness and connect with others who share lived experiences of queerness. This model builds on the truth that community is medicine—that healing in connection with others fosters deeper integration, belonging, and resilience. Over the course of several sessions, participants will engage in a structured blend of preparation, dosing, and integration work, guided by licensed queer-identified therapists.
We aren't trying to change your mind. This group accepts that wanting to not be alive is part of some people's normal, and offers camaraderie, humor, listening, and planning to make it a little easier to stick around for another month. Wide sliding scale (no insurance needed). Monthly meetings, in person. Members are over 30 and have tried more than one therapy for SI before. We usually meet the first Tuesday night of the month, but group is scheduled month to month based on members' schedules.
Most common issues include suicide, self harm, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, people who had difficult childhoods, adjustment.
We aren't trying to change your mind. This group accepts that wanting to not be alive is part of some people's normal, and offers camaraderie, humor, listening, and planning to make it a little easier to stick around for another month. Wide sliding scale (no insurance needed). Monthly meetings, in person. Members are over 30 and have tried more than one therapy for SI before. We usually meet the first Tuesday night of the month, but group is scheduled month to month based on members' schedules.
As of 11/2023 this group is ACTIVE. We meet on Wednesdays. For mostly anxiety, depression, bipolar, some substance issues.
As of 11/2023 this group is ACTIVE. We meet on Wednesdays. For mostly anxiety, depression, bipolar, some substance issues.
Inter-Acting is a virtual peer group for high school or middle school students who are struggling in one or more social areas. Inter-Acting provides an opportunity for participants to strengthen their interacting skills and help increase their confidence with peers across the country! Our sessions are fun & inviting so participants can practice and expand their skills. Inter-Acting is practical and relevant, so that each participant can see immediate results in themself and apply their new skills to build their confidence and successfully navigate their daily interactions. The students also help direct the content and the learning!
Inter-Acting is a virtual peer group for high school or middle school students who are struggling in one or more social areas. Inter-Acting provides an opportunity for participants to strengthen their interacting skills and help increase their confidence with peers across the country! Our sessions are fun & inviting so participants can practice and expand their skills. Inter-Acting is practical and relevant, so that each participant can see immediate results in themself and apply their new skills to build their confidence and successfully navigate their daily interactions. The students also help direct the content and the learning!
We have many groups and we keep growing them too based on you expressing your needs so Thank You! Our groups are offered during the evenings and weekend. You may learn learn mindfulness skills, emotional regulation, anger/stress management, coping strategies, relationship enhancement skills, and technology management instead of technology over use, and much more. We empower the lives of our people here at the White Oak. Please check out our growing group page at https://whiteoakinstitute.net or Call 815 662 5480 to reserve your spot today.
Hosted by White Oak Institute for Growth and Wellness LLC
Counselor, MA,PSYD, LCPC, LMFT, LCSW, PsyD
Group meets in Frankfort, IL 60423
We have many groups and we keep growing them too based on you expressing your needs so Thank You! Our groups are offered during the evenings and weekend. You may learn learn mindfulness skills, emotional regulation, anger/stress management, coping strategies, relationship enhancement skills, and technology management instead of technology over use, and much more. We empower the lives of our people here at the White Oak. Please check out our growing group page at https://whiteoakinstitute.net or Call 815 662 5480 to reserve your spot today.
This group consists on men who are deeply committed to working on shame, self sabotage, various addictions, and use the group to experience healthy emotional attachments. Corrective experiences, designed by me, assists each man to WORK THROUGH pain and trauma and learn how to cultivate intimate relationships.
This group consists on men who are deeply committed to working on shame, self sabotage, various addictions, and use the group to experience healthy emotional attachments. Corrective experiences, designed by me, assists each man to WORK THROUGH pain and trauma and learn how to cultivate intimate relationships.
???? Adult Mindfulness Group Find your calm and reset for the week. Our 10-week mindfulness group begins Sunday, October 5th at 10:00 AM. Learn practical tools for presence, stress reduction, emotional balance, and self-compassion—perfect for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike. ? Personal Balance Counseling (Orland Park) ? 708-949-8688 ext. 0 Register on our website!
???? Adult Mindfulness Group Find your calm and reset for the week. Our 10-week mindfulness group begins Sunday, October 5th at 10:00 AM. Learn practical tools for presence, stress reduction, emotional balance, and self-compassion—perfect for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike. ? Personal Balance Counseling (Orland Park) ? 708-949-8688 ext. 0 Register on our website!
Our children's group is designed to provide emotional regulation, mindfulness, social skills, coping strategies and more. Each group is lead by a child specialist and licensed professional therapist. We have many groups here and they keep growing based on the needs we hear from you. Please call or text us at 815 258 0950 or check our group page out at https://whiteoakinstitute.net
Hosted by White Oak Institute for Growth and Wellness LLC
Counselor, MA,PSYD, LCPC, LMFT, LCSW, PsyD
Group meets in Frankfort, IL 60423
Our children's group is designed to provide emotional regulation, mindfulness, social skills, coping strategies and more. Each group is lead by a child specialist and licensed professional therapist. We have many groups here and they keep growing based on the needs we hear from you. Please call or text us at 815 258 0950 or check our group page out at https://whiteoakinstitute.net
The office specializes in providing quality behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and adultsOur goal is to combine compassion with excellent clinical skills and up today knowledge in behavioral health. We are passionate about our work, and at the same time, we are privileged to care for our patients.
Hosted by Renee Alice Souba
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Group meets in Naperville, IL 60563
The office specializes in providing quality behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and adultsOur goal is to combine compassion with excellent clinical skills and up today knowledge in behavioral health. We are passionate about our work, and at the same time, we are privileged to care for our patients.
At The Center for Collaborative Connections, we believe everyone deserves access to comprehensive, inclusive mental health care. We commit to providing compassionate, client-centered services. Together we form a collaborative partnership to achieve individualized growth through empowerment-based approaches.
Hosted by Laura Donavon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, CODP I
Group meets in Oswego, IL 60543
At The Center for Collaborative Connections, we believe everyone deserves access to comprehensive, inclusive mental health care. We commit to providing compassionate, client-centered services. Together we form a collaborative partnership to achieve individualized growth through empowerment-based approaches.
GROUP IS AT CAPACITY. This cohesive process group includes young adults (30s) who are coping with a wide variety of challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, work-stress, relationship issues, and family conflict. Through positive peer support, empathetic feedback, access to diverse perspectives and the normalization of symptoms and experiences, group members feel less alone while working through challenges and concerns. Within this safe and non-judgmental environment, clients gain self-awareness, increase insight, learn to cope in healthier ways and expand their support network.
GROUP IS AT CAPACITY. This cohesive process group includes young adults (30s) who are coping with a wide variety of challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, work-stress, relationship issues, and family conflict. Through positive peer support, empathetic feedback, access to diverse perspectives and the normalization of symptoms and experiences, group members feel less alone while working through challenges and concerns. Within this safe and non-judgmental environment, clients gain self-awareness, increase insight, learn to cope in healthier ways and expand their support network.
This group uses drawing, painting, journaling, and movement to help teens express emotions, build confidence, and connect with others. All creative levels welcome.
Hosted by Samantha Neri
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC
Group meets in Park Ridge, IL 60068
This group uses drawing, painting, journaling, and movement to help teens express emotions, build confidence, and connect with others. All creative levels welcome.
PMHNP group that manages a variety of mental health issues
Hosted by Catherine L Stull
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FPA, PMHNP-B, FNP-BC
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60646
PMHNP group that manages a variety of mental health issues
Personal Wellness and Coaching works with clients using various treatment modalities to address mental health and addiction.
Hosted by Personal Wellness and Coaching PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, CRADC, LPC-SAS
Group meets in Orland Park, IL 60462
We specialize helping navigate struggles that can vary from anxiety, depression, personality disorders, burnout, perfectionism, addiction, griefing etc.
Personal Wellness and Coaching works with clients using various treatment modalities to address mental health and addiction.
Mindful Living with ADHD is an 8-week psychoeducation group designed for adults who are ready to stop “fixing” and start living more fully and authentically. This group is your space to slow down, tune in, and reconnect with who you truly are. Rooted in evidence-based practices including mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral techniques, emotional regulation, and executive functioning strategies, it offers practical tools to support your everyday life. This group is about building a foundation where skills meet support, and where self-acceptance opens the door to lasting change.
I support clients facing trauma, anxiety, depression, unhelpful habits, relationship struggles, and questions of life satisfaction.
Mindful Living with ADHD is an 8-week psychoeducation group designed for adults who are ready to stop “fixing” and start living more fully and authentically. This group is your space to slow down, tune in, and reconnect with who you truly are. Rooted in evidence-based practices including mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral techniques, emotional regulation, and executive functioning strategies, it offers practical tools to support your everyday life. This group is about building a foundation where skills meet support, and where self-acceptance opens the door to lasting change.
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Depression Support Groups
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.