Support Groups in Crystal Lake, IL
Safe Space Therapy and Wellness
Our approach at Safe Space Therapy and Wellness is for therapists to create a safe, non-judgmental, and empathetic therapeutic relationship to facilitate growth. Our practice specializes in addiction, anger, anxiety, men/women specific issues, mood disorders, chronic pain, depression, relationship issues, ...
Hosted by Safe Space Therapy and Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Our approach at Safe Space Therapy and Wellness is for therapists to create a safe, non-judgmental, and empathetic therapeutic relationship to facilitate growth. Our practice specializes in addiction, anger, anxiety, men/women specific issues, mood disorders, chronic pain, depression, relationship issues, ...
Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group
When a loved one takes their own life, pain and confusion can be crippling for those they leave behind. SOS- Survivors of Suicide Loss is a support group for those grieving such a loss. Join us in a caring confidential ...
Hosted by Jenn Balleto
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Crystal Lake, IL 60012
When a loved one takes their own life, pain and confusion can be crippling for those they leave behind. SOS- Survivors of Suicide Loss is a support group for those grieving such a loss. Join us in a caring confidential ...
Mindfulness Group
The Mindfulness/Meditation Group is an 10-week psychoeducational class designed to introduce participants to the theory and practice of Mindfulness. This interactive course will teach the concepts behind Mindfulness, offering various meditation techniques to become more present and actively aware with ...
Hosted by Center for Emotional Wellness of the Northwest
Counselor, CADC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Crystal Lake, IL 60014
The Mindfulness/Meditation Group is an 10-week psychoeducational class designed to introduce participants to the theory and practice of Mindfulness. This interactive course will teach the concepts behind Mindfulness, offering various meditation techniques to become more present and actively aware with ...
New Hope Counseling Center
Therapists at New Hope Counseling Center are proud to serve McHenry and Kane county with quality and affordable mental health counseling. Whether you are looking to improve your marriage, ease your suffering, or recover from a hurt, habit or hangup, ...
Hosted by Heather J. Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Crystal Lake, IL 60012
Therapists at New Hope Counseling Center are proud to serve McHenry and Kane county with quality and affordable mental health counseling. Whether you are looking to improve your marriage, ease your suffering, or recover from a hurt, habit or hangup, ...
Women's Betrayal Recovery, Support & Growth Group
5/2, 5/16, 5/30, 6/13, 6/27. For women 18 + years, who have experienced intimate betrayal by a partner regardless of the relationship status or when the betrayal happened. Groups are not religious based or intended to provide relationship advice/treatment. This ...
Hosted by Healing Through Connection Groups
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Crystal Lake, IL 60014
5/2, 5/16, 5/30, 6/13, 6/27. For women 18 + years, who have experienced intimate betrayal by a partner regardless of the relationship status or when the betrayal happened. Groups are not religious based or intended to provide relationship advice/treatment. This ...
Art Therapy Group
Art therapy is an established mental health profession that uses the creative process of art to improve and enhance the physical, mental and emotional well-being of people at all ages. It is based on the belief that the creative process ...
Hosted by Center for Emotional Wellness of the Northwest
Counselor, CADC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Art therapy is an established mental health profession that uses the creative process of art to improve and enhance the physical, mental and emotional well-being of people at all ages. It is based on the belief that the creative process ...
Depression Group
We work within a Family Systems model utilizing Cognitive Behavioral methods to aid in those living with depressive symptoms.
Hosted by Innovative Counseling Partners, PLLC
Counselor, MA, LPC, LSW, LCPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Crystal Lake, IL 60014
We work within a Family Systems model utilizing Cognitive Behavioral methods to aid in those living with depressive symptoms.
Anxety Group
This group will teach participants how to manage their own anxiety and experience distress while avoiding panic like symptoms. While anxiety is often uncomfortable, at times even unbearable, some anxiety is a regular part of daily life and can actually ...
Hosted by Center for Emotional Wellness of the Northwest
Counselor, CADC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Crystal Lake, IL 60014
This group will teach participants how to manage their own anxiety and experience distress while avoiding panic like symptoms. While anxiety is often uncomfortable, at times even unbearable, some anxiety is a regular part of daily life and can actually ...
ADHD Parent Support Group
Do you feel like you are all alone, not knowing if what you are doing is the best for your child? As a parent of a child with ADHD, I know the feeling. When your child has ADHD, the stressors ...
Hosted by Jennifer Cox
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, CCATP, CCATPCA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Do you feel like you are all alone, not knowing if what you are doing is the best for your child? As a parent of a child with ADHD, I know the feeling. When your child has ADHD, the stressors ...
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Safe Space Therapy and Wellness
Our approach at Safe Space Therapy and Wellness is for therapists to create a safe, non-judgmental, and empathetic therapeutic relationship to facilitate growth. Our practice specializes in addiction, anger, anxiety, men/women specific issues, mood disorders, chronic pain, depression, relationship issues, ...
Hosted by Safe Space Therapy and Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Our approach at Safe Space Therapy and Wellness is for therapists to create a safe, non-judgmental, and empathetic therapeutic relationship to facilitate growth. Our practice specializes in addiction, anger, anxiety, men/women specific issues, mood disorders, chronic pain, depression, relationship issues, ...
Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group
When a loved one takes their own life, pain and confusion can be crippling for those they leave behind. SOS- Survivors of Suicide Loss is a support group for those grieving such a loss. Join us in a caring confidential ...
Hosted by Jenn Balleto
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Crystal Lake, IL 60012
When a loved one takes their own life, pain and confusion can be crippling for those they leave behind. SOS- Survivors of Suicide Loss is a support group for those grieving such a loss. Join us in a caring confidential ...
New Hope Counseling Center
Therapists at New Hope Counseling Center are proud to serve McHenry and Kane county with quality and affordable mental health counseling. Whether you are looking to improve your marriage, ease your suffering, or recover from a hurt, habit or hangup, ...
Hosted by Heather J. Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Crystal Lake, IL 60012
Therapists at New Hope Counseling Center are proud to serve McHenry and Kane county with quality and affordable mental health counseling. Whether you are looking to improve your marriage, ease your suffering, or recover from a hurt, habit or hangup, ...
Mindfulness Group
The Mindfulness/Meditation Group is an 10-week psychoeducational class designed to introduce participants to the theory and practice of Mindfulness. This interactive course will teach the concepts behind Mindfulness, offering various meditation techniques to become more present and actively aware with ...
Hosted by Center for Emotional Wellness of the Northwest
Counselor, CADC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Crystal Lake, IL 60014
The Mindfulness/Meditation Group is an 10-week psychoeducational class designed to introduce participants to the theory and practice of Mindfulness. This interactive course will teach the concepts behind Mindfulness, offering various meditation techniques to become more present and actively aware with ...
Women's Betrayal Recovery, Support & Growth Group
5/2, 5/16, 5/30, 6/13, 6/27. For women 18 + years, who have experienced intimate betrayal by a partner regardless of the relationship status or when the betrayal happened. Groups are not religious based or intended to provide relationship advice/treatment. This ...
Hosted by Healing Through Connection Groups
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Crystal Lake, IL 60014
5/2, 5/16, 5/30, 6/13, 6/27. For women 18 + years, who have experienced intimate betrayal by a partner regardless of the relationship status or when the betrayal happened. Groups are not religious based or intended to provide relationship advice/treatment. This ...
Art Therapy Group
Art therapy is an established mental health profession that uses the creative process of art to improve and enhance the physical, mental and emotional well-being of people at all ages. It is based on the belief that the creative process ...
Hosted by Center for Emotional Wellness of the Northwest
Counselor, CADC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Art therapy is an established mental health profession that uses the creative process of art to improve and enhance the physical, mental and emotional well-being of people at all ages. It is based on the belief that the creative process ...
Depression Group
We work within a Family Systems model utilizing Cognitive Behavioral methods to aid in those living with depressive symptoms.
Hosted by Innovative Counseling Partners, PLLC
Counselor, MA, LPC, LSW, LCPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Crystal Lake, IL 60014
We work within a Family Systems model utilizing Cognitive Behavioral methods to aid in those living with depressive symptoms.
Anxety Group
This group will teach participants how to manage their own anxiety and experience distress while avoiding panic like symptoms. While anxiety is often uncomfortable, at times even unbearable, some anxiety is a regular part of daily life and can actually ...
Hosted by Center for Emotional Wellness of the Northwest
Counselor, CADC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Crystal Lake, IL 60014
This group will teach participants how to manage their own anxiety and experience distress while avoiding panic like symptoms. While anxiety is often uncomfortable, at times even unbearable, some anxiety is a regular part of daily life and can actually ...
ADHD Parent Support Group
Do you feel like you are all alone, not knowing if what you are doing is the best for your child? As a parent of a child with ADHD, I know the feeling. When your child has ADHD, the stressors ...
Hosted by Jennifer Cox
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, CCATP, CCATPCA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Do you feel like you are all alone, not knowing if what you are doing is the best for your child? As a parent of a child with ADHD, I know the feeling. When your child has ADHD, the stressors ...
S.C.A.R.S. (Non-Suicidal Self-Injury)
Support. Compassion. Awareness. Recovery. Self-Love. We are offering two separate groups: a group for pre-teens and teens struggling with NSSI (non-suicidal self-injury) and a group for parents of children who are struggling with NSSI. Both groups will provide (1) psychoeducation ...
Hosted by Owens Counseling
Counselor, LCPC, DSc
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
Support. Compassion. Awareness. Recovery. Self-Love. We are offering two separate groups: a group for pre-teens and teens struggling with NSSI (non-suicidal self-injury) and a group for parents of children who are struggling with NSSI. Both groups will provide (1) psychoeducation ...
DBT Skills Group Therapy-13-17yo
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is an evidence-based modality that uses a skill-building curriculum to encourage participants to manage their emotions by practicing mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotional regulation, as well as the development of positive interpersonal relationships. It is a long-term ...
Hosted by BZA Behavioral Health-LITH Office
Counselor, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is an evidence-based modality that uses a skill-building curriculum to encourage participants to manage their emotions by practicing mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotional regulation, as well as the development of positive interpersonal relationships. It is a long-term ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Crystal Lake?
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.