Virtual Trans & Gender Non-Conforming Support, 18+
NOW SCREENING FOR GROUP STARTING MARCH 11, 2024 - This support & psychoeducational group is for adults ages 18+ who identify as transgender, gender non-conforming, non-binary, genderqueer, or any other personally meaningful term indicating you are not cis. This 10 ...
Hosted by Shannon Juniper Neimeko
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAAT, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53703
NOW SCREENING FOR GROUP STARTING MARCH 11, 2024 - This support & psychoeducational group is for adults ages 18+ who identify as transgender, gender non-conforming, non-binary, genderqueer, or any other personally meaningful term indicating you are not cis. This 10 ...
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Hosted by Melissa L Beckford
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Beloit, WI 53511
Digital Support Group Membership
Stay connected and supported through the Digital Support Group Membership. Christa Dame, an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor will offer support, education and encouragement via Access to 2 online groups a week - 1 on Wednesday mornings at 9am and 1 ...
Hosted by Bridgelight Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Stay connected and supported through the Digital Support Group Membership. Christa Dame, an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor will offer support, education and encouragement via Access to 2 online groups a week - 1 on Wednesday mornings at 9am and 1 ...
Women's Wellness Group
Women take on a lot within multiple roles which leads to feeling burned out, going through the motions of life and struggling to find as much joy in their day as they would like. Women 18 and up are invited ...
Hosted by Ashley Schmitz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CSAC, CMHIMP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Port Washington, WI 53074
Women take on a lot within multiple roles which leads to feeling burned out, going through the motions of life and struggling to find as much joy in their day as they would like. Women 18 and up are invited ...
Nourish
Nourish is a specialty series for new mothers and those navigating early motherhood, with kids ages 0-5. This in-person group is co-facilitated by Claire Schulz Bergman, LCSW and Dr. Grusecki at TASC Psychology. As a therapeutic sanctuary for mothers to ...
Hosted by Claire Schulz Bergman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53704
Nourish is a specialty series for new mothers and those navigating early motherhood, with kids ages 0-5. This in-person group is co-facilitated by Claire Schulz Bergman, LCSW and Dr. Grusecki at TASC Psychology. As a therapeutic sanctuary for mothers to ...
Body Image Support Group
This group meets virtually to support individuals struggling with body image concerns, including but not limited to rejecting diet culture, engaging in body positivity, processing health at every size approaches to self, and more.
Hosted by Synergos Counseling & Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NBCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53703
This group meets virtually to support individuals struggling with body image concerns, including but not limited to rejecting diet culture, engaging in body positivity, processing health at every size approaches to self, and more.
Partners of Sex and Porn Addicts Support Group
This weekly group is designed to support those affected by their loved ones sex and porn addiction, as well as sexual or intimacy anorexia. The current group is closed enrollment, but another will be opening in September 2022. Please feel ...
Hosted by Loren Fisher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Monona, WI 53713
This weekly group is designed to support those affected by their loved ones sex and porn addiction, as well as sexual or intimacy anorexia. The current group is closed enrollment, but another will be opening in September 2022. Please feel ...
Learning Life Skills- 8 Adult Programs
Education Not Incarceration, Inc. (ENI) is a non-profit organization offering adult education, direction, and support with life's challenges. The 8 programs include: Parenting Skills, Resume Writing & Interview Skills, Housing & Insurance, Trauma Care, SMART Choices, Healthy Relationships, Positive Social ...
Hosted by Teresa Gross
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Menasha, WI 54952
Education Not Incarceration, Inc. (ENI) is a non-profit organization offering adult education, direction, and support with life's challenges. The 8 programs include: Parenting Skills, Resume Writing & Interview Skills, Housing & Insurance, Trauma Care, SMART Choices, Healthy Relationships, Positive Social ...
Eating Disorder Support Network
The Eating Disorder Support Network offers facilitated lunch group followed by a process group Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and Friday's at 12:00 noon. We also offer a variety of evening groups and workshops for people experiencing issues with food, weight ...
Hosted by Andrea Vogel Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53719
The Eating Disorder Support Network offers facilitated lunch group followed by a process group Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and Friday's at 12:00 noon. We also offer a variety of evening groups and workshops for people experiencing issues with food, weight ...
Mind body spirit program
Additional offices in Shorewood, Wauwatosa, New Berlin.
Hosted by Mind body spirit program
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Elm Grove, WI 53122
Additional offices in Shorewood, Wauwatosa, New Berlin.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
DBT is an evidenced based treatment that specializes in control moods and impulses, deal with distress, and manage relationships. DBT skills have been shown to be effective for treating clients with bi-polar disorder, borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety, and chemical ...
Hosted by Steven Fricke
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Appleton, WI 54915
DBT is an evidenced based treatment that specializes in control moods and impulses, deal with distress, and manage relationships. DBT skills have been shown to be effective for treating clients with bi-polar disorder, borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety, and chemical ...
Substance Use Recovery Support
We offer a variety of times and structures to provide a group that suits your needs best. Some of the topics covered in our groups: addiction education, family dynamics, addictive patterns, relationships, relapse prevention, sobriety as a life style, compulsive ...
Hosted by Red Oak Counseling, Ltd
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Oak Creek, WI 53154
We offer a variety of times and structures to provide a group that suits your needs best. Some of the topics covered in our groups: addiction education, family dynamics, addictive patterns, relationships, relapse prevention, sobriety as a life style, compulsive ...
Group for Adults with ADHD
Am planning on starting a group for adults with ADHD; however, will need more individuals committed to attending! Last attempt people said they wanted to join but never showed, so the group ended. Am trying to gather interested individuals before ...
Am planning on starting a group for adults with ADHD; however, will need more individuals committed to attending! Last attempt people said they wanted to join but never showed, so the group ended. Am trying to gather interested individuals before ...
Lakes Counseling Center
Hosted by Lakes Counseling Center, LLC
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Postpartum Workshops
Support for Mothers and Nonbinary Parents who have given birth in the last two years. Each topic will meet for two sessions each month, on alternating Saturdays. New topics monthly include: overwhelming emotions, anxiety, depression, self-image/self-concept, partnership, community, parenting, breaking ...
Hosted by Nura Christine Capriglione
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPC-IT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53703
Support for Mothers and Nonbinary Parents who have given birth in the last two years. Each topic will meet for two sessions each month, on alternating Saturdays. New topics monthly include: overwhelming emotions, anxiety, depression, self-image/self-concept, partnership, community, parenting, breaking ...
Exploring fatherhood - support group for new dads
This group is designed to offer support to people who identify as fathers and who are looking for a space to process the complexities of fatherhood. Topics of exploration include: caretaker roles, partnership, parenting, gender identity / masculinity, basic child ...
Hosted by Tim Fredrickson
Counselor, MS, MA, LPC-IT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53715
This group is designed to offer support to people who identify as fathers and who are looking for a space to process the complexities of fatherhood. Topics of exploration include: caretaker roles, partnership, parenting, gender identity / masculinity, basic child ...
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.
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 ...
Life By the Reins Groups
These fun, interactive groups are for children ages 5 to 18 with challenges that affect their interpersonal relationships and abilities to read social cues. Generally grouped by age or "best fit", participants meet weekly in small group settings with individualized ...
Hosted by LifeStriders, Inc.
Treatment Center, MS, LPC, NBCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Waukesha, WI 53188
These fun, interactive groups are for children ages 5 to 18 with challenges that affect their interpersonal relationships and abilities to read social cues. Generally grouped by age or "best fit", participants meet weekly in small group settings with individualized ...
Adult DBT Group
DBT group is for adults who want to learn skills to help manage intense emotions, decrease impulsive behaviors and increase positive relationships with others. This group will focus on learning ways to change unwanted behaviors, emotions, thoughts, and events that ...
Hosted by Natalie Hanson
Counselor, MS, LPC, SAC-IT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
DBT group is for adults who want to learn skills to help manage intense emotions, decrease impulsive behaviors and increase positive relationships with others. This group will focus on learning ways to change unwanted behaviors, emotions, thoughts, and events that ...
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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.