Support Groups in Oak Park, IL
Adventures in Self Growth Group (meets bi-weekly)
Adult therapy process group for men and women ages 35-58. Learn advanced communication and relationship skills through group feedback and process. Develop a healthy self- identity, and a genuine persona. Connect to your creative and spiritual self. The group has ...
Hosted by Ken Aaron Burnstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oak Park, IL 60302
Adult therapy process group for men and women ages 35-58. Learn advanced communication and relationship skills through group feedback and process. Develop a healthy self- identity, and a genuine persona. Connect to your creative and spiritual self. The group has ...
Safe and Sound Protocol Group
The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a music-based intervention designed to enhance emotional well-being. SSP is a neurologically based program that utilizes music and auditory exercises to regulate the nervous system. Individuals can experience a calming effect on the ...
Hosted by Sara Moskowitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oak Park, IL 60301
The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a music-based intervention designed to enhance emotional well-being. SSP is a neurologically based program that utilizes music and auditory exercises to regulate the nervous system. Individuals can experience a calming effect on the ...
Behavioral Learning LLC
At Behavioral Learning, we are committed to creating a safe and collaborative environment in order to empower growth and foster individualized behavior change. We offer online telehealth counseling to individuals and families, in addition to in-person day program support at ...
Hosted by Alison Beauvais Carris
Counselor, MA, BCBA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oak Park, IL 60302
At Behavioral Learning, we are committed to creating a safe and collaborative environment in order to empower growth and foster individualized behavior change. We offer online telehealth counseling to individuals and families, in addition to in-person day program support at ...
Better Communities Counseling
Better Communities Counseling focuses on helping clients manage issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, compassion fatigue, anger, self-esteem, family conflict, and workplace stress. Our approach is inviting, client-centered, nonjudgemental, and relationship-based. We focus on helping clients identify goals ...
Hosted by Amanda Connor
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oak Park, IL 60301
Better Communities Counseling focuses on helping clients manage issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, compassion fatigue, anger, self-esteem, family conflict, and workplace stress. Our approach is inviting, client-centered, nonjudgemental, and relationship-based. We focus on helping clients identify goals ...
Chicago Center for Psychotherapy
Stuck? We can help. Would you like to improve your relationship? Increase intimacy? Feeling anxious, overwhelmed or depressed? We provide a supportive environment to assist you in taking risks and creating new ways of thinking which will bring healing and ...
Hosted by Conor Klusendorf
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, CRC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oak Park, IL 60301
Stuck? We can help. Would you like to improve your relationship? Increase intimacy? Feeling anxious, overwhelmed or depressed? We provide a supportive environment to assist you in taking risks and creating new ways of thinking which will bring healing and ...
Parents with an Encopretic Child Support Group
Hosted by Dennis R. Verville
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oak Park, IL 60302
Youth Group
Smart Love Family Services: It Takes A Village, free-of-charge program for parents and children of color that is uniquely tailored to fit their needs. Parents and children come to separate Biweekly Saturday Group sessions to gain ideas, knowledge and encouragement ...
Hosted by Smart Love Family Services
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oak Park, IL 60301
Smart Love Family Services: It Takes A Village, free-of-charge program for parents and children of color that is uniquely tailored to fit their needs. Parents and children come to separate Biweekly Saturday Group sessions to gain ideas, knowledge and encouragement ...
Therapy Health Clinic PLLC
We treat Individuals, Couples, Children , Teens, and Families using different treatment approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-Based, Parent-Child Interaction, Positive Psychology, Reality Therapy, Solution Focused Brief, Structural Family Therapy, Multicultural, and other Hybrid methods or ...
Hosted by Therapy Health Clinic: Tony D. Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oak Park, IL 60301
We treat Individuals, Couples, Children , Teens, and Families using different treatment approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-Based, Parent-Child Interaction, Positive Psychology, Reality Therapy, Solution Focused Brief, Structural Family Therapy, Multicultural, and other Hybrid methods or ...
Women and Relationships: Journaling & Meditation
A processing group for women 18-30 who desire to mindfully create healthy intentions in various relationships. The group will address boundary setting in relationships, what reciprocity looks like, ending unhealthy relationships, navigating others' lack of acceptance of a relationship and ...
Hosted by Nia Integrative Healing
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oak Park, IL 60301
A processing group for women 18-30 who desire to mindfully create healthy intentions in various relationships. The group will address boundary setting in relationships, what reciprocity looks like, ending unhealthy relationships, navigating others' lack of acceptance of a relationship and ...
Men's Support Group
This is a small group (3-5) experience. Many adult men find themselves feeling disconnected and find it hard to reach out to others for help. Participants will learn how to interact openly and honestly with each other.The emphasis is on ...
Hosted by Orson Morrison
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oak Park, IL 60302
This is a small group (3-5) experience. Many adult men find themselves feeling disconnected and find it hard to reach out to others for help. Participants will learn how to interact openly and honestly with each other.The emphasis is on ...
Teen-2-Teen Virtual Support Group
Our Virtual Teen-2-Teen Group focuses on supporting emotional well-being, connecting in this time of social distancing, and learning mindfulness-based coping skills. Led by two trained professionals, the six-week group provides a safe, structured, virtual space for high schoolers to connect ...
Hosted by Mark Radel
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oak Park, IL 60301
Our Virtual Teen-2-Teen Group focuses on supporting emotional well-being, connecting in this time of social distancing, and learning mindfulness-based coping skills. Led by two trained professionals, the six-week group provides a safe, structured, virtual space for high schoolers to connect ...
Lgbtqia+ Young Adults Process Group (Virtual)
If you identify as LGBTQ+ and are experiencing loneliness, feeling different, or are struggling in your connections with others, this group is for you! Through group process we will discuss unique issues and topics that arise in your life and ...
Hosted by Grace Martin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oak Park, IL 60301
If you identify as LGBTQ+ and are experiencing loneliness, feeling different, or are struggling in your connections with others, this group is for you! Through group process we will discuss unique issues and topics that arise in your life and ...
High School Support Group
HIGH SCHOOL SUPPORT GROUP High school is tough and this limited-time group is meant to support and help your teen process and grow in healthy ways. It is open to all genders. Wednesdays, Sept 14 (2022) - Dec 14 (2022) ...
Hosted by Grace Harrington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oak Park, IL 60301
HIGH SCHOOL SUPPORT GROUP High school is tough and this limited-time group is meant to support and help your teen process and grow in healthy ways. It is open to all genders. Wednesdays, Sept 14 (2022) - Dec 14 (2022) ...
2019 Support Group for Parents of Kids with ADHD
Parenting kids with ADHD can be physically and emotionally draining. If you're finding yourself losing your cool or feeling exhausted, you're not alone. The Support Group for Parents of Kids with ADHD will be a safe place to share your ...
Hosted by Terri Fry Brukhartz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oak Park, IL 60301
Parenting kids with ADHD can be physically and emotionally draining. If you're finding yourself losing your cool or feeling exhausted, you're not alone. The Support Group for Parents of Kids with ADHD will be a safe place to share your ...
Better Communities Counseling
Better Communities Counseling focuses on helping clients manage issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, compassion fatigue, anger, self-esteem, family conflict, and workplace stress. Our approach is inviting, client-centered, nonjudgemental, and relationship-based. We focus on helping clients identify goals ...
Hosted by Durrell Sheppard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oak Park, IL 60301
Better Communities Counseling focuses on helping clients manage issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, compassion fatigue, anger, self-esteem, family conflict, and workplace stress. Our approach is inviting, client-centered, nonjudgemental, and relationship-based. We focus on helping clients identify goals ...
Teen Girls Support Group
NOW ACCEPTING NEW REFERRALS! Adolescent girls struggling with self-esteem, anxiety or mood issues will find support from compassionate peers and skillful facilitation. This group will provide a venue to share and recieve feedback, as well as offer valuable skills for ...
Hosted by Autumn Starks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oak Park, IL 60301
NOW ACCEPTING NEW REFERRALS! Adolescent girls struggling with self-esteem, anxiety or mood issues will find support from compassionate peers and skillful facilitation. This group will provide a venue to share and recieve feedback, as well as offer valuable skills for ...
DuPage Psychiatric Care PLLC
Dupage Psychiatric Care is a private practice that specializes in holistic psychiatry utilizing comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and a compassionate treatment approach. We take pride in the excellent care provided by our very capable Psychiatrists, who value transparency, make the care ...
Hosted by Dr. Rachel Klauber
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oak Park, IL 60301
Dupage Psychiatric Care is a private practice that specializes in holistic psychiatry utilizing comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and a compassionate treatment approach. We take pride in the excellent care provided by our very capable Psychiatrists, who value transparency, make the care ...
Bag ladies
Hosted by Micaela Noelle Bates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oak Park, IL 60302
Changing Families (Divorce Group) for Tweens
Our virtual therapy group offers a supportive and understanding space for tweens navigating the emotional landscape of family structure changes due to divorce. This group provides a safe, confidential environment where tweens can share their feelings, learn coping strategies, and ...
Hosted by Katie Joiner Barrer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oak Park, IL 60304
Our virtual therapy group offers a supportive and understanding space for tweens navigating the emotional landscape of family structure changes due to divorce. This group provides a safe, confidential environment where tweens can share their feelings, learn coping strategies, and ...
Pre-teen and teen art therapy groups
More details TBD
Hosted by Rachel Hall, PC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ATR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oak Park, IL 60301
More details TBD
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Oak Park?
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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.