LGBT+ Youth Therapy Group
This therapy group supports LGBTQ2IA+ youth in feeling connected with peers in the context of the natural world. We include art therapy activities, equine therapy, and nature-based activities as part of the group series. Themes include safety, belonging, normal and ...
Hosted by Jessica Dallman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, IMH-E, ACS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mount Horeb, WI 53572
This therapy group supports LGBTQ2IA+ youth in feeling connected with peers in the context of the natural world. We include art therapy activities, equine therapy, and nature-based activities as part of the group series. Themes include safety, belonging, normal and ...
Supporting Your Loved One Through Perinatal Issues
Showing Up: How To Support Your Partner or Loved One Through Perinatal Mental Health Issues. This is a FREE EVENT in collaboration with the Mom's Mental Health Initiative on APRIL 28th 2-3:15pm for spouses, partners, friends, and family of mothers ...
Hosted by Jacquelyn Tumminello
Counselor, MS, LPC-IT, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Shorewood, WI 53211
Showing Up: How To Support Your Partner or Loved One Through Perinatal Mental Health Issues. This is a FREE EVENT in collaboration with the Mom's Mental Health Initiative on APRIL 28th 2-3:15pm for spouses, partners, friends, and family of mothers ...
Virtual - Betrayal Trauma Support Group
Are you in love with someone who betrayed your trust? Has your significant other made repeated promises that he or she would refrain from accessing websites or social media that you are uncomfortable with? Have you discovered secrets about your ...
Hosted by Elizabeth A. Poth
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR, CSAT, CCPS, BSP-1
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Are you in love with someone who betrayed your trust? Has your significant other made repeated promises that he or she would refrain from accessing websites or social media that you are uncomfortable with? Have you discovered secrets about your ...
Community Craft Night! (canceled for now)
7$. Community welcome, all ages. Art therapy as a mindful activity to help with anxiety and stress. 12 and under require adult to stay. Supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own project. Each night will have a ...
Hosted by Samantha J Hanson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Appleton, WI 54911
7$. Community welcome, all ages. Art therapy as a mindful activity to help with anxiety and stress. 12 and under require adult to stay. Supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own project. Each night will have a ...
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC)
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an 8-week group program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on groundbreaking research by Kristin Neff and integrated with the clinical perspective of Christopher Germer, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants ...
Hosted by Gwyn Schell
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53705
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an 8-week group program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on groundbreaking research by Kristin Neff and integrated with the clinical perspective of Christopher Germer, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants ...
Labor of Love Family Counseling
Labor of Love Family Counseling is located in Sheboygan, Wausaukee and Crivitz, WI. We have 6 full time therapists to meet the mental health counseling needs of every member of your family.
Hosted by Laurie Lawrenz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LPC, LSW, CDVTS, CSOTS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sheboygan, WI 53081
Labor of Love Family Counseling is located in Sheboygan, Wausaukee and Crivitz, WI. We have 6 full time therapists to meet the mental health counseling needs of every member of your family.
Women's Empowerment
This group will focus on helping women 18+ rebuild their sense of self and self-esteem, regain trust in yourself, build healthy boundaries, and begin to thrive, not just survive in a supportive, group environment. This group will consist of skill ...
Hosted by Jennifer Larsen
Counselor, LPC-IT, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oconomowoc, WI 53066
This group will focus on helping women 18+ rebuild their sense of self and self-esteem, regain trust in yourself, build healthy boundaries, and begin to thrive, not just survive in a supportive, group environment. This group will consist of skill ...
The Webs They Weave
Psychotherapy group for those experiencing betrayal trauma, offering a space to connect with individuals who have gone through similar experiences, fostering a sense of validation and support. Group therapy sessions focus on exploring complex emotions, rebuilding trust, setting boundaries, and ...
Hosted by Stevie J Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CSAT, CSOTP, CCPS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Milwaukee, WI 53228
Psychotherapy group for those experiencing betrayal trauma, offering a space to connect with individuals who have gone through similar experiences, fostering a sense of validation and support. Group therapy sessions focus on exploring complex emotions, rebuilding trust, setting boundaries, and ...
Men's SOT and Trauma Groups
Our experienced clinicians facilitate comprehensive SO and sex-compulsive treatment, in both group and individual settings, for adult men and women. Some individuals seek help because they recognize that their behavior will get them into personal and legal trouble if they ...
Hosted by Pathways Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brookfield, WI 53005
Our experienced clinicians facilitate comprehensive SO and sex-compulsive treatment, in both group and individual settings, for adult men and women. Some individuals seek help because they recognize that their behavior will get them into personal and legal trouble if they ...
Motherhood Support Groups
Hosted by Heidi Hemling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, PMH-C, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Adult Autism Support Groups, LifeStance Madison
This is a telehealth group for adults on the autism spectrum, where you can share experiences and get feedback from other adults about autism-related concerns. Social strategies, venting your difficulties, and exploring your autistic identity are all key parts of ...
This is a telehealth group for adults on the autism spectrum, where you can share experiences and get feedback from other adults about autism-related concerns. Social strategies, venting your difficulties, and exploring your autistic identity are all key parts of ...
New Parent Support Group - Starting February 7!
Being a new parent is super hard! And there is no reason to do it alone. Jeni is leading this group where we will talk about the transition to parenthood, returning to work or not, taking care of yourself, and ...
Hosted by Emily Aleksy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Glendale, WI 53217
Being a new parent is super hard! And there is no reason to do it alone. Jeni is leading this group where we will talk about the transition to parenthood, returning to work or not, taking care of yourself, and ...
Reflective Consultation
This group is intended for clinicians who hope to deepen their clinical practice, increase their effectiveness and build self knowledge through work with similarity minded clinicians and thoughtful facilitation. Together, we will create space not just to explore the work ...
Hosted by Sarah Joy Krueger
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
This group is intended for clinicians who hope to deepen their clinical practice, increase their effectiveness and build self knowledge through work with similarity minded clinicians and thoughtful facilitation. Together, we will create space not just to explore the work ...
Purple Lotus Counseling
Purple Lotus Counseling is a small group clinic serving the Appleton, WI, Fox Valley and greater Wisconsin area. Our primary focuses are helping clients reach their personal goals, and address any mental health concerns that may be impacting their ability ...
Hosted by Katie Huskey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Appleton, WI 54911
Purple Lotus Counseling is a small group clinic serving the Appleton, WI, Fox Valley and greater Wisconsin area. Our primary focuses are helping clients reach their personal goals, and address any mental health concerns that may be impacting their ability ...
Domestic Violence/Anger Management Group
This group is a supportive environment, allowing for questions and clarifications during discussions. Group topics range from the importance of accountability, learning healthy ways to express anger, and having an increased awareness of how the use of power and control ...
Hosted by Pauquette Center for Psychological Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portage, WI 53901
This group is a supportive environment, allowing for questions and clarifications during discussions. Group topics range from the importance of accountability, learning healthy ways to express anger, and having an increased awareness of how the use of power and control ...
Peaceful Parent..Peaceful Child
Parents are mirrors for their children..in this group parents and children will simultaneously learn time honored methods from many traditions to live joyfull,peaceful and abundantly happy lives. We will learn mindfulness ,educational kiniesiology,sensory integrative and playful body,mind spirit games that ...
Hosted by Daniel Louis Huber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brookfield, WI 53005
Parents are mirrors for their children..in this group parents and children will simultaneously learn time honored methods from many traditions to live joyfull,peaceful and abundantly happy lives. We will learn mindfulness ,educational kiniesiology,sensory integrative and playful body,mind spirit games that ...
Bemis Psychotherapy and Consulting LLC
Working out of the Mental Health Collective Space, Bemis Psychotherapy and Consulting seeks to collaborate with other mental health professionals and anyone who has a vested interest in a client. Confidential. Compassion. Quality Care. Are important when working with clients. ...
Hosted by Christie Gause-Bemis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSTIP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fitchburg, WI 53711
Working out of the Mental Health Collective Space, Bemis Psychotherapy and Consulting seeks to collaborate with other mental health professionals and anyone who has a vested interest in a client. Confidential. Compassion. Quality Care. Are important when working with clients. ...
Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program
West Grove Clinic is offering a virtual Substance Use IOP program that meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 5-8:05pm.
West Grove Clinic is offering a virtual Substance Use IOP program that meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 5-8:05pm.
Intensive Outpatient Program
Our clinic offers IOP for individuals that need substance abuse treatment who do not meet the level of need for inpatient treatment. It is a 12 week program with the first 4 weeks being the most intense - 3 days ...
Hosted by Jean Daute
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CSAC, MAC, ICS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Stoughton, WI 53589
Our clinic offers IOP for individuals that need substance abuse treatment who do not meet the level of need for inpatient treatment. It is a 12 week program with the first 4 weeks being the most intense - 3 days ...
Be. Resilient
A group designed for children ages 9 - 12 that focuses on identifying and enhancing areas of strength. Each child is resilient in their own unique way. This group will illuminate resilient experiences and demonstrate additional strategies to cope with ...
Hosted by Be. // Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Appleton, WI 54915
A group designed for children ages 9 - 12 that focuses on identifying and enhancing areas of strength. Each child is resilient in their own unique way. This group will illuminate resilient experiences and demonstrate additional strategies to cope with ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Wisconsin?
Search for nearby support groups by inputting your city, zip code, or the name of the group into the search bar. From there, you can filter to find a group that suits your needs, whether you are looking for support for a teenager, a group that focuses on a specific issue, such as depression, or a particular program type, such as one geared toward developing social skills. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
How does group therapy work?
Therapy groups are led by one or more therapists and serve to help people process their experiences and learn from others who understand their challenges firsthand. They can be based on a specific issue, such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, and caregiving. They can involve a specific type of program or therapy, such as a social skills group or CBT group. They can also be specific to a particular population or community, such as teens or LGBTQ.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. 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.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. 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.
What are the benefits of group therapy?
Support groups help connect people with shared challenges or physical and mental health conditions. In a group setting, participants can receive support and feedback from peers and can acquire new skills, strategies and perspectives by listening to one another. Discussing your experience with someone who also has a cancer diagnosis, or whose son also struggles with addiction, for example, can help you feel less alone, reduce distress, find empathy and connection, and learn practical or medical information that has helped others. Group therapy can also be a more affordable option than individual therapy and just as effective.
Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?
Support groups can be deeply valuable for both emotional support and/or treatment outcomes. It’s difficult to make a blanket statement on efficacy due to the many different types of support groups and conditions treated, but group therapy has been found to be just as effective as individual therapy in establishing long-term abstinence for conditions such as substance abuse, addiction and alcohol abuse.
How much does group therapy cost?
Group counseling is typically less expensive than individual counseling, with each session costing on average between $60 to $75. Meanwhile, individual therapy sessions can run anywhere from $100 to $200 and up, even after insurance. It is possible to find low-cost group therapy options and many therapists offer group sessions free of charge.
Does insurance cover group therapy?
As with individual therapy, many insurance companies do offer coverage for group therapy sessions. However, the coverage varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider. Individuals are encouraged to check with their insurance providers to verify coverage.
How long does group therapy last?
The length of a support group session is often one hour but can fall anywhere between 45 minutes and two hours. The amount of time that people remain in a support group varies based on their specific needs and goals and the type of therapy. Some individuals may seek a shorter-term group, such as a bereavement group, that may last between six and 20 weeks. Some may seek a longer-term group that lasts for a year or indefinitely.
What are the limitations of support groups?
Support groups have many benefits, but there are a few limitations as well. Support groups do not constitute formal therapeutic or medical treatment, and are not run by licensed mental health professionals, so some people may opt for group therapy or individual therapy instead. Additionally, support groups can depend on the other participants, so a disruptive individual has the potential to mar the group dynamic, and the anecdotal information shared may sometimes be unhelpful or inaccurate. Because it is a group setting, confidentiality can be more difficult to guard and participants receive less personalized attention than they would in an individual therapy session.