Retired Women's Group
Join other women as they face the challenges and opportunities retirement offers.
Hosted by Kathy McNulty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Wheaton, IL 60187
Join other women as they face the challenges and opportunities retirement offers.
Postpartum-Onset Depression Support Group
Have you had or are you currently experiencing postpartum depression? Feel free to attend this support group. Come & meet other moms who are struggling to hold onto the joy of motherhood. Share stories & struggles, learn strategies, & build ...
Have you had or are you currently experiencing postpartum depression? Feel free to attend this support group. Come & meet other moms who are struggling to hold onto the joy of motherhood. Share stories & struggles, learn strategies, & build ...
Soul Work
Whether you call dreams “the royal road to the unconscious” like Sigmund Freud, or prefer the more humble description offered by C.G. Jung, “dream is a little hidden door to the most secret recesses of the psyche” - the dream ...
Hosted by Working with Soul
Pastoral Counselor, D Min
Verified Verified
Group meets in Naperville, IL 60540
Whether you call dreams “the royal road to the unconscious” like Sigmund Freud, or prefer the more humble description offered by C.G. Jung, “dream is a little hidden door to the most secret recesses of the psyche” - the dream ...
Grow Wellness Group
Whether you're here for yourself, your adolescent, your partner, your marriage, your family or your work, our therapists specialize in supporting individuals, families and couples from adolescence onward struggling with stress and overwhelm, life challenges and transitions, marriage and family ...
Hosted by Wendy Hayum-Gross
Counselor, LCPC, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Naperville, IL 60563
Whether you're here for yourself, your adolescent, your partner, your marriage, your family or your work, our therapists specialize in supporting individuals, families and couples from adolescence onward struggling with stress and overwhelm, life challenges and transitions, marriage and family ...
Tuesday Psychodynamic Mixed Gender Group
Tuesday (7 pm to 9 pm) two-hour group with 8 members, working through issues relating to personality changes, relationship issues, intimacy development, sexual issues, communication skills, stress management, and career change. Each group also address depression and anxiety; groups are ...
Hosted by Patricia Lovelace LaPage
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oak Brook, IL 60523
Tuesday (7 pm to 9 pm) two-hour group with 8 members, working through issues relating to personality changes, relationship issues, intimacy development, sexual issues, communication skills, stress management, and career change. Each group also address depression and anxiety; groups are ...
Gryzbek Therapy Services
Providing practical solutions to problems you are encountering in a private setting.
Providing practical solutions to problems you are encountering in a private setting.
I Sceam Social
The foundation of our social skills group is to 'meet & greet' each individual child at their own unique social and developmental level. Interventions are play based and focus on regulation, shared attention, social collaborations, flexibility, and pragmatic social language ...
Hosted by Jessica K Paganis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burr Ridge, IL 60527
The foundation of our social skills group is to 'meet & greet' each individual child at their own unique social and developmental level. Interventions are play based and focus on regulation, shared attention, social collaborations, flexibility, and pragmatic social language ...
Women's Support Group: Coping with Infidelity
This group is to provide support, guidance and healing to those who have been cheated on. I understand that the aftermath of an affair is traumatic and involves both healing within oneself and in the relationship. Processing this in a ...
Hosted by Jasmine Menser-Lust
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bloomingdale, IL 60108
This group is to provide support, guidance and healing to those who have been cheated on. I understand that the aftermath of an affair is traumatic and involves both healing within oneself and in the relationship. Processing this in a ...
The Sirona Center
The Sirona Center for Integrative Wellness, is a psychology practice in the western suburbs of Chicago. Our practice aims to offer wholistic care with compassionate providers, who take the time to understand you and your needs. Our practice offers multiple ...
Hosted by Kristen Marie Newberry
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Glendale Heights, IL 60139
The Sirona Center for Integrative Wellness, is a psychology practice in the western suburbs of Chicago. Our practice aims to offer wholistic care with compassionate providers, who take the time to understand you and your needs. Our practice offers multiple ...
Don't Freak out....But Geek out (Teens)
A weekly group for TEENS ages 13-15 years old that provide an opportunity for them to develop their relationship with the most important person in their lives-themselves! Using geek therapy, kids will learn real life skills to improve their self-esteem ...
Hosted by Jonathan Ryan
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Downers Grove, IL 60515
A weekly group for TEENS ages 13-15 years old that provide an opportunity for them to develop their relationship with the most important person in their lives-themselves! Using geek therapy, kids will learn real life skills to improve their self-esteem ...
Integrative Family Counseling and Psychology
Integrative Family Counseling provides a range of counseling services to families, couples, and individuals. These services typically include therapy sessions, counseling sessions, and group therapy sessions, and are designed to help people overcome a range of emotional, behavioral, and mental ...
Hosted by Integrative Counseling and Psychology
Counselor, LCPC, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lombard, IL 60148
Integrative Family Counseling provides a range of counseling services to families, couples, and individuals. These services typically include therapy sessions, counseling sessions, and group therapy sessions, and are designed to help people overcome a range of emotional, behavioral, and mental ...
New Mommas Therapeutic Support Group
This is a therapeutic support group for those who identify as female New Moms and have given birth within the past 2 years. Please reach out to Emily Pagone, MS, LCPC, PMHC to inquire about the group: emily@authenticgrowthwell ness.com.
Hosted by Authentic Growth Wellness Group
LCPC, PMH-C, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hinsdale, IL 60521
This is a therapeutic support group for those who identify as female New Moms and have given birth within the past 2 years. Please reach out to Emily Pagone, MS, LCPC, PMHC to inquire about the group: emily@authenticgrowthwell ness.com.
Consulting Psychological Services, P.C.
Hosted by AMB Behavioral Health Prof. Corp.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSW, DBTC, PEL
Verified Verified
Group meets in Downers Grove, IL 60516
Anger Management Groups
Meets for 6 sessions through-out year. Generally on Tuesdays, 7:00-9 p.m. Do you need to develop anger management skills for personal growth or to enhance your relationships/marriage? Are you mandated to take an anger management program by a court or ...
Hosted by CounselCare Connection - Anger Management Inst.
Counselor, NCC, LCPC, CAMS-V, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oak Brook, IL 60523
Meets for 6 sessions through-out year. Generally on Tuesdays, 7:00-9 p.m. Do you need to develop anger management skills for personal growth or to enhance your relationships/marriage? Are you mandated to take an anger management program by a court or ...
Stella Center Chicago (Flagship)
Stella’s Flagship Location in Westmont,IL near Chicago is serviced by our Chief Medical Officer Dr. Eugene Lipov, the pioneer for treating PTSD with DSR SGB, and Dr. Bruce Nadro, who both have decades of experience in stellate ganglion blocks and ...
Hosted by Stella Center Irvine - SGB and Ketamine Therapy
MD, LCSW, PMHNP, RN
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westmont, IL 60559
Stella’s Flagship Location in Westmont,IL near Chicago is serviced by our Chief Medical Officer Dr. Eugene Lipov, the pioneer for treating PTSD with DSR SGB, and Dr. Bruce Nadro, who both have decades of experience in stellate ganglion blocks and ...
Connections In Motion- begins May 11th!
"Connections in Motion" is a 6 week group experience for women ages 35+ who are looking to cultivate mind and body wellness. Each group meeting will include a moderately paced group walk and a therapist-led discussion on themes such as ...
Hosted by Jessica Bright
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Elmhurst, IL 60126
"Connections in Motion" is a 6 week group experience for women ages 35+ who are looking to cultivate mind and body wellness. Each group meeting will include a moderately paced group walk and a therapist-led discussion on themes such as ...
Eating Recovery Discussion/Support Group
This is a drop in group, or one to 1:1 consult open to anyone that has struggled with disordered eating, emotional eating and/or eating disorders. It is a safe place to explore struggles, perceptions and stress about food and body ...
Hosted by Martha (Marty) Dennen
Counselor, MA, LCPC, SEP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Naperville, IL 60563
This is a drop in group, or one to 1:1 consult open to anyone that has struggled with disordered eating, emotional eating and/or eating disorders. It is a safe place to explore struggles, perceptions and stress about food and body ...
ED & ME Support Group | Online
Providing the opportunity for folks to connect, share, and better cope with their Eating Disorder.
Hosted by Precious Bradley
Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Warrenville, IL 60555
Providing the opportunity for folks to connect, share, and better cope with their Eating Disorder.
Ethos Counseling Group, Ltd
Dedicated, collaborative counseling and testing team. Help for anxiety, depression, anger, stress, grief and life improvements. Specialists treat issues with coping, communications, relationships, past trauma, conflicts and problems at work, home and school for individuals, couples and families of all ...
Hosted by Carol K (Anastasia) Kruse
Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oak Brook, IL 60523
Dedicated, collaborative counseling and testing team. Help for anxiety, depression, anger, stress, grief and life improvements. Specialists treat issues with coping, communications, relationships, past trauma, conflicts and problems at work, home and school for individuals, couples and families of all ...
Modern Me Psychology, Inc
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.
Hosted by Amanda Worth
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Roselle, IL 60172
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.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Du Page County?
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.