Working Mom's Support Group- Free Monthly Group
Balancing a career and a family can feel like an impossible challenge. Do you feel like you are spread too thin and constantly falling behind? Do you worry about letting others down? Do you feel like stay-at-home moms do not ...
Hosted by Paul Smiley
Psychologist, PsyD, ABPP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lake Forest, IL 60045
Balancing a career and a family can feel like an impossible challenge. Do you feel like you are spread too thin and constantly falling behind? Do you worry about letting others down? Do you feel like stay-at-home moms do not ...
Moving Forward Through Divorce - Virtual Group
Creating a life after a divorce brings it's own challenges, especially as a parent. MOVING FORWARD THROUGH DIVORCE works to empower Mothers in their journeys after divorce by providing an environment for Mothers to connect, find support, and share resources. ...
Hosted by Hilary Davis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Creating a life after a divorce brings it's own challenges, especially as a parent. MOVING FORWARD THROUGH DIVORCE works to empower Mothers in their journeys after divorce by providing an environment for Mothers to connect, find support, and share resources. ...
Smith Psychotherapy Associates, S.C.
Clinical Social Work/Psychotherapist-Tele health Service providing a collaborative approach with clients, and the highest quality of care in a safe and confidential manner. I work with clients ages 21-85 years of age experiencing mental health, health, trauma, and life changes.
Hosted by Smith Psychotherapy Associates, S.C.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, BCD, FAPA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Clinical Social Work/Psychotherapist-Tele health Service providing a collaborative approach with clients, and the highest quality of care in a safe and confidential manner. I work with clients ages 21-85 years of age experiencing mental health, health, trauma, and life changes.
Driving Under Influence Group
If you are court mandated to complete a Minimal Risk or Moderate Risk program for driving under the influence or other substance use charge, this group will meet the requirements for court.
Hosted by Barry E Hinkeldey
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, CADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mundelein, IL 60060
If you are court mandated to complete a Minimal Risk or Moderate Risk program for driving under the influence or other substance use charge, this group will meet the requirements for court.
Balancing Motherhood: A Group for Driven Women
Balancing Motherhood is a group for busy, smart, and ambitious women with a deep sense of responsibility to discuss the ups, downs, happiness, and stressors of being "mom" as well as a professional, individual, wife, daughter, sister, and friend. This ...
Hosted by Brittany Baker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lake Forest, IL 60045
Balancing Motherhood is a group for busy, smart, and ambitious women with a deep sense of responsibility to discuss the ups, downs, happiness, and stressors of being "mom" as well as a professional, individual, wife, daughter, sister, and friend. This ...
Free Virtual Parent Support Groups
Worried your teen may not graduate high school or college? Are you struggling to like your son or daughter right now? Do you need to help them but are not really sure where to start? Come to one of our ...
Hosted by Sandstone Care Teen & Young Adult Treatment Center
Treatment Center, LPC, LAC, CAC-III, CSAC-A
Verified Verified
Group meets in Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Worried your teen may not graduate high school or college? Are you struggling to like your son or daughter right now? Do you need to help them but are not really sure where to start? Come to one of our ...
Interactive Spirituality for Men
As a counselor who values spirituality, I formed this group after encountering spiritually minded people from various faith traditions who, while valuing their religious upbringing, find themselves seeking a more interactive relationship with The Divine than their religious structures provide. ...
Hosted by Shane L. Tytenicz
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lake Bluff, IL 60044
As a counselor who values spirituality, I formed this group after encountering spiritually minded people from various faith traditions who, while valuing their religious upbringing, find themselves seeking a more interactive relationship with The Divine than their religious structures provide. ...
Mental Health Needs of Northern IL and Southern WI
Hosted by Shalini Varma, M.D.
Psychiatrist, Doctor, BdCert, Meds, COACH, Therapy
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Wisdom Group, for Sagers (A.K.A. "Seniors")
Six to twelve people over 65, all interested in ageing well. The group/s will focus on appreciating the positives, as well as coming to terms with the losses, of growing older. We will meet twice a month to examine what ...
Hosted by Linda Benjamin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW, ACCH
Verified Verified
Group meets in Barrington, IL 60010
Six to twelve people over 65, all interested in ageing well. The group/s will focus on appreciating the positives, as well as coming to terms with the losses, of growing older. We will meet twice a month to examine what ...
Group Therapy for New Moms
Offering Group Therapy for New Moms with babies between birth - 6 months on Tuesdays from 11am-12pm. This group is aimed to offer moms a nonjudgemental place to discuss topics relating to their new role and will focus on the ...
Hosted by Damen Nicole Wellen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Deerfield, IL 60015
Offering Group Therapy for New Moms with babies between birth - 6 months on Tuesdays from 11am-12pm. This group is aimed to offer moms a nonjudgemental place to discuss topics relating to their new role and will focus on the ...
Self-Sacrifice Schema Group
I run periodic group therapy sessions for individuals who have high Self-Sacrifice schemas. These individuals often struggle with feelings of guilt, trouble making and keeping boundaries, being overly responsible for others, and struggle to identify, name, and communicate their feelings ...
Hosted by Jennifer Martin Rieck
Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC, CTMH
Verified Verified
Group meets in Libertyville, IL 60048
I run periodic group therapy sessions for individuals who have high Self-Sacrifice schemas. These individuals often struggle with feelings of guilt, trouble making and keeping boundaries, being overly responsible for others, and struggle to identify, name, and communicate their feelings ...
Putting the focus back on ME
Hosted by Meredith A Wood
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Highland Park, IL 60035
Lake County Behavioral Health Alliance (LCBHA)
I am the Founder and former President of LCBHA, an educational non-profit networking group for clinical mental health professionals. LCBHA offers Therapists and Clinically Trained Professionals the opportunity to meet, network and build relationships with other clinicians! Our speakers bring ...
Hosted by Deb Norton
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Libertyville, IL 60048
I am the Founder and former President of LCBHA, an educational non-profit networking group for clinical mental health professionals. LCBHA offers Therapists and Clinically Trained Professionals the opportunity to meet, network and build relationships with other clinicians! Our speakers bring ...
Stableway Counseling Services
At Stableway Counseling Services we work to provide our clients with highly personalized care and understanding. We are a cooperative group of professionals who are dedicated to providing effective, thoughtful, and compassionate psychotherapy.
Hosted by Angelica Newton
Counselor, LCPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lake Zurich, IL 60047
At Stableway Counseling Services we work to provide our clients with highly personalized care and understanding. We are a cooperative group of professionals who are dedicated to providing effective, thoughtful, and compassionate psychotherapy.
Advanced ACOA, Alanon
Group explores coping skills related to dealing with an alcoholic and finding healthier more effective ways of coping. Explores old scares from being raised by an alcoholic and how they may be invading the present.
Hosted by Jerry A Blecha
Counselor, MS, LCPC, CADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Gurnee, IL 60031
Group explores coping skills related to dealing with an alcoholic and finding healthier more effective ways of coping. Explores old scares from being raised by an alcoholic and how they may be invading the present.
Child and Adolescent Social Skills Groups
We offer child and adolescent social skills and relaxation groups. Please visit our website at www.longgrovepsych.com for more information. I am also the co-director of The Tree house Center of Growth and Learning in Long Grove. We offer many unique ...
Hosted by Christine Decker
Psychologist, PsyD, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Long Grove, IL 60047
We offer child and adolescent social skills and relaxation groups. Please visit our website at www.longgrovepsych.com for more information. I am also the co-director of The Tree house Center of Growth and Learning in Long Grove. We offer many unique ...
Mental Health First-Aiders
https://www.koreancounsel ing.com
Hosted by Teresa Gonzalez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Riverwoods, IL 60015
https://www.koreancounsel ing.com
Adult Group Psychotherapy
Our Adult Psychotherapy Group focuses on participants' personal relationship issues and utilizes group process to come to understand how to relate better with others and how to be able to manage challenging relationships day to day.
Our Adult Psychotherapy Group focuses on participants' personal relationship issues and utilizes group process to come to understand how to relate better with others and how to be able to manage challenging relationships day to day.
Thrive Psychiatric Services
Hosted by Thrive Psychiatric Services, Archana Sood
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APN, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Grayslake, IL 60030
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Lake 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.