EACH WEEK LEARN SKILLS RELATED TO COPING, SELF-CARE & BUILDING A POSITIVE LIFE. Group not current active, call for interest and dates. Skills will include: Fight, flight, and freeze : breathing, meditation, relaxation, centering. Create a positive coping skills kit for the worst days, and always have something to look forward to, Improve sleep, Understand the importance and power of “acceptance”, instead of judgement/doubt/negative self-talk. Learn positive communication skill: assertiveness. Learn how to cope with strong emotions without “acting out” anger, making threats, impulsive behavior, or self-harm. Intake required CONTACT ROBIN DALSKE, PSYD 618-520-1764
EACH WEEK LEARN SKILLS RELATED TO COPING, SELF-CARE & BUILDING A POSITIVE LIFE. Group not current active, call for interest and dates. Skills will include: Fight, flight, and freeze : breathing, meditation, relaxation, centering. Create a positive coping skills kit for the worst days, and always have something to look forward to, Improve sleep, Understand the importance and power of “acceptance”, instead of judgement/doubt/negative self-talk. Learn positive communication skill: assertiveness. Learn how to cope with strong emotions without “acting out” anger, making threats, impulsive behavior, or self-harm. Intake required CONTACT ROBIN DALSKE, PSYD 618-520-1764
Optimum Wellness is a compassionate, trauma-informed mental health practice dedicated to helping children, teens, and adults find balance, healing, and stability. We offer individual and group therapy, psychiatric medication management, and ADHD testing and treatment in a safe, nonjudgmental environment both in-person and virtually. Our staff includes experienced therapists and psychiatric providers who are warm, down-to-earth, and client centered. They bring diverse clinical backgrounds, specialized training, and a genuine passion for mental wellness working together as a team to ensure every client feels seen, supported, and empowered to grow.
Hosted by Brandy Eichelberger
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FNP, PMHNP, BC
Group meets in Swansea, IL 62226
Optimum Wellness is a compassionate, trauma-informed mental health practice dedicated to helping children, teens, and adults find balance, healing, and stability. We offer individual and group therapy, psychiatric medication management, and ADHD testing and treatment in a safe, nonjudgmental environment both in-person and virtually. Our staff includes experienced therapists and psychiatric providers who are warm, down-to-earth, and client centered. They bring diverse clinical backgrounds, specialized training, and a genuine passion for mental wellness working together as a team to ensure every client feels seen, supported, and empowered to grow.
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Parents of children and teens supporting one another in a safe environment facilitated by an experienced group facilitators who are also parents themselves. This is an effective program for those seeking to incorporate their Christian faith, willing to use love and logic parenting and talk through how their own journey mirrors that of son/daughter of God in growing in grace. We will meet biweekly and have some reading to process in between groups Thursdays or Fridays every other week!
Hosted by Kathleen J. Wallace
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-Mo, LCPC-Il
Group meets in Maryville, IL 62062
MA; LCPC -Illinois; LPC-Mo I have over 20 years of experience with individuals and families through various programs, experience using Play Therapy; training in Adventure Therapy and EMDR, Interpersonal Processing Therapy (where trust is built) I've als used DBT and CBT to help children people grow.
Parents of children and teens supporting one another in a safe environment facilitated by an experienced group facilitators who are also parents themselves. This is an effective program for those seeking to incorporate their Christian faith, willing to use love and logic parenting and talk through how their own journey mirrors that of son/daughter of God in growing in grace. We will meet biweekly and have some reading to process in between groups Thursdays or Fridays every other week!
This group is for women with anxiety/trauma who want to change their relationship with food, body image, and themselves. This group will be a call in/zoom group. It will be covered under insurance. No one turned away due to finances. This group will start on September 22, 2021. If you are interested, please email me and I will send you all the information to get started. I cant wait to start helping women support other women in being bad-asses!
Hosted by Real Solutions Professional Counseling
Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPHA
Group meets in Red Bud, IL 62278
This group is for women with anxiety/trauma who want to change their relationship with food, body image, and themselves. This group will be a call in/zoom group. It will be covered under insurance. No one turned away due to finances. This group will start on September 22, 2021. If you are interested, please email me and I will send you all the information to get started. I cant wait to start helping women support other women in being bad-asses!
Another round of my support group for moms - how to mother when the world is on ?- starts in January 2026 and is now enrolling! We’re talking about coping with fear and anxiety and a 24-hour news cycle in motherhood in 2026.
Hosted by Stacy McCann | Therapy for Moms
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Edwardsville, IL 62025
Another round of my support group for moms - how to mother when the world is on ?- starts in January 2026 and is now enrolling! We’re talking about coping with fear and anxiety and a 24-hour news cycle in motherhood in 2026.
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GrowSpace MH PLLC provides group-based mental health services focused on emotional regulation, stress management, life transitions, and skill-building. Groups offer a structured, supportive setting where participants develop coping strategies, improve insight, and strengthen interpersonal functioning. Services incorporate evidence-informed approaches and psychoeducation to support mood-related concerns, anxiety, and adjustment challenges. Groups are facilitated by qualified mental health professionals and are designed to be accessible, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of diverse and underserved populations.
GrowSpace MH PLLC provides group-based mental health services focused on emotional regulation, stress management, life transitions, and skill-building. Groups offer a structured, supportive setting where participants develop coping strategies, improve insight, and strengthen interpersonal functioning. Services incorporate evidence-informed approaches and psychoeducation to support mood-related concerns, anxiety, and adjustment challenges. Groups are facilitated by qualified mental health professionals and are designed to be accessible, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of diverse and underserved populations.
The Spark Hope Youth Circle is a safe space for teens facing anxiety, depression, and peer relationship challenges. Here, you’ll find understanding and support as you navigate life’s ups and downs. Whether you’re dealing with school stress, friendship issues, or feelings of isolation, you’re not alone. This group is about sharing, learning new coping strategies, and building resilience together in a non-judgmental environment. Spark Hope is a place to find hope, connection, and strength as you take small steps toward feeling better. You belong here. Let’s spark hope, together.
Hosted by Dr. Brandi Kelly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LCSW
Group meets in Mount Olive, IL 62069
For anxiety, we'll use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), mindfulness practices, and relaxation techniques to reduce stress and manage overwhelming feelings.
The Spark Hope Youth Circle is a safe space for teens facing anxiety, depression, and peer relationship challenges. Here, you’ll find understanding and support as you navigate life’s ups and downs. Whether you’re dealing with school stress, friendship issues, or feelings of isolation, you’re not alone. This group is about sharing, learning new coping strategies, and building resilience together in a non-judgmental environment. Spark Hope is a place to find hope, connection, and strength as you take small steps toward feeling better. You belong here. Let’s spark hope, together.
Our team provides online individual, couples, family, and group counseling services in both Illinois and Pennsylvania. Supervision and consultation services are available as well.
Hosted by Empathic Empowerment Counseling
Counselor, LCPC, LPC, CADC, CLCP, CRC
Group meets in Springfield, IL 62701
Our team provides online individual, couples, family, and group counseling services in both Illinois and Pennsylvania. Supervision and consultation services are available as well.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Support Groups
How does cognitive behavioral therapy work?
Cognitive behavioral therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario catastrophizing or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.
When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy?
It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioral therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.
How can I find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else?
To find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioral therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.
Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?
CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.