Support Groups in Aurora, IL
Anger Management Group
Anita is a Certified Anger Management Specialist II through the National Anger Management Association (NAMA) Anita is committed and passionate about working with people. As a Certified Anger Management Specialist II, Anita has been trained and certified to offer anger ...
Hosted by Anita Johnson
Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CRC, CAMSII, CFRC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Aurora, IL 60504
Anita is a Certified Anger Management Specialist II through the National Anger Management Association (NAMA) Anita is committed and passionate about working with people. As a Certified Anger Management Specialist II, Anita has been trained and certified to offer anger ...
Increasing Your Happiness!
Most of us spend more time at work than we do in any other activity. If we consider how much of our lives we spend in our workplace, it quickly becomes clear that spending this time unhappy, unfulfilled, and just ...
Hosted by Anita Johnson
Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CRC, CAMSII, CFRC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Aurora, IL 60504
Most of us spend more time at work than we do in any other activity. If we consider how much of our lives we spend in our workplace, it quickly becomes clear that spending this time unhappy, unfulfilled, and just ...
DBT
Group and individual treatment focusing on the development and use of DBT skills.
Hosted by PsyCare of FCS
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APN
Verified Verified
Group meets in Aurora, IL 60506
Group and individual treatment focusing on the development and use of DBT skills.
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Anger Management Group
Anita is a Certified Anger Management Specialist II through the National Anger Management Association (NAMA) Anita is committed and passionate about working with people. As a Certified Anger Management Specialist II, Anita has been trained and certified to offer anger ...
Hosted by Anita Johnson
Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CRC, CAMSII, CFRC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Aurora, IL 60504
Anita is a Certified Anger Management Specialist II through the National Anger Management Association (NAMA) Anita is committed and passionate about working with people. As a Certified Anger Management Specialist II, Anita has been trained and certified to offer anger ...
Increasing Your Happiness!
Most of us spend more time at work than we do in any other activity. If we consider how much of our lives we spend in our workplace, it quickly becomes clear that spending this time unhappy, unfulfilled, and just ...
Hosted by Anita Johnson
Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CRC, CAMSII, CFRC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Aurora, IL 60504
Most of us spend more time at work than we do in any other activity. If we consider how much of our lives we spend in our workplace, it quickly becomes clear that spending this time unhappy, unfulfilled, and just ...
DBT
Group and individual treatment focusing on the development and use of DBT skills.
Hosted by PsyCare of FCS
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APN
Verified Verified
Group meets in Aurora, IL 60506
Group and individual treatment focusing on the development and use of DBT skills.
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 ...
Contemporary Wellness, LLC
Clinical Therapist and Addictions Counselor skilled in Mental Health Counseling, Addictions Counseling, and Psychotherapy using a variety of approaches.
Hosted by Contemporary Wellness, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lisle, IL 60532
Clinical Therapist and Addictions Counselor skilled in Mental Health Counseling, Addictions Counseling, and Psychotherapy using a variety of approaches.
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 ...
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 ...
Hosted by Lori Gough
LPC Intern, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Naperville, IL 60563
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 ...
Expressive Arts Group for Anxiety
I am in the process of accepting a small group of clients (4-6 people) for a unique expressive arts group. This group will focus on the use of a variety of art and writing exercises to support the reduction of ...
Hosted by Laura J Wolfe
Counselor, MSEd, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Naperville, IL 60540
I am in the process of accepting a small group of clients (4-6 people) for a unique expressive arts group. This group will focus on the use of a variety of art and writing exercises to support the reduction of ...
Vine Counseling Center Postpartum Support Group
This free, virtual support group is for mothers experiencing unforseen challenges such as those associated with overcoming traumatic births, enduring postpartum anxiety or depression, or adjusting to adverse or surprising news about baby. Group begins in 2024. This group is ...
Hosted by Karyn Leigh Byrne
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Naperville, IL 60540
This free, virtual support group is for mothers experiencing unforseen challenges such as those associated with overcoming traumatic births, enduring postpartum anxiety or depression, or adjusting to adverse or surprising news about baby. Group begins in 2024. This group is ...
Challenging Fear Foods
This a group for adolescent (ages 12-18) to help challenge their fear foods while working through eating disorder recovery. The group will also allow members to build a support network. Next group starting March 2019.
Hosted by Mansi Sant
Counselor, MA, LCPC, CEDS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Naperville, IL 60540
This a group for adolescent (ages 12-18) to help challenge their fear foods while working through eating disorder recovery. The group will also allow members to build a support network. Next group starting March 2019.
Naperville Wellness and Counseling
Hosted by Kelsey Romanoff (Naperville Wellness And Counseling)
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Naperville, IL 60563
Breaking the Chains of Codependency
This group is designed for people who have a pattern of relationships with people who are dependent; can be people pleasing oriented and allow the behaviors of others to affect them; have an overdeveloped sense of responsibility and tend to ...
Hosted by Jaimee Ory
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CRADC, ACHT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Warrenville, IL 60555
This group is designed for people who have a pattern of relationships with people who are dependent; can be people pleasing oriented and allow the behaviors of others to affect them; have an overdeveloped sense of responsibility and tend to ...
Putting the Pieces Back Together: ACOA Recovery
This group is designed for people who grew up in a family where addiction, alcoholism and/or dysfunction was present. The purpose of this group is to help you recognize and heal how your present life is influenced by your past, ...
Hosted by Jaimee Ory
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CRADC, ACHT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Warrenville, IL 60555
This group is designed for people who grew up in a family where addiction, alcoholism and/or dysfunction was present. The purpose of this group is to help you recognize and heal how your present life is influenced by your past, ...
expecations through early motherhood
Join us for an educational and supportive group the offers guidance to expecting mother and mothers to be.
Hosted by April Fitzharris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Naperville, IL 60565
Join us for an educational and supportive group the offers guidance to expecting mother and mothers to be.
A Season of Change Women's Group
A Season of Change Women's Group: This a group that focuses on the needs of women and Empowers women to make the changes in their lives that will help move them forward.
Hosted by Nowell and Associates Counseling Firm
Counselor, PhD, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Naperville, IL 60563
A Season of Change Women's Group: This a group that focuses on the needs of women and Empowers women to make the changes in their lives that will help move them forward.
Statboost-Video Gaming Assisted Therapy
Statboost is a therapy group that uses video games as a centerpiece for leaning skills and processing emotions. program is rooted in DBT and ACT based theories focusing on developing emotional awareness, self worth, goals setting, and building communication skills. ...
Hosted by Sandra Krummenacher
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Warrenville, IL 60555
Statboost is a therapy group that uses video games as a centerpiece for leaning skills and processing emotions. program is rooted in DBT and ACT based theories focusing on developing emotional awareness, self worth, goals setting, and building communication skills. ...
Rising Strong(tm)
Based on work and research of Brené Brown, Ph.D., and her book Rising Strong, this group explores the art of storytelling. We're hard-wired for connection, understanding and story as our brain is always on the move to make sense of ...
Hosted by Lisa Pisha
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Naperville, IL 60540
Based on work and research of Brené Brown, Ph.D., and her book Rising Strong, this group explores the art of storytelling. We're hard-wired for connection, understanding and story as our brain is always on the move to make sense of ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Aurora?
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.