Support Groups in Mount Prospect, IL
Thrive Therapeutic Services, LLC
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As solution-focused therapists, our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life ...
Hosted by Thrive Therapeutic Services, LLC
Counselor, CEO
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As solution-focused therapists, our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life ...
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Thrive Therapeutic Services, LLC
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As solution-focused therapists, our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life ...
Hosted by Thrive Therapeutic Services, LLC
Counselor, CEO
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As solution-focused therapists, our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life ...
Phobease In Person Anxiety Group - Tweens and Kids
These two groups will begin as soon as 8 kids are enrolled. Child group age 5-7 will begin Fall of 2022, Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:00.
Tween group age 8-12 will begin Fall of 2022, Mondays, 4:00 - 5:00.
Phobease is ...
Hosted by Maggie Dix
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Schaumburg, IL 60173
These two groups will begin as soon as 8 kids are enrolled. Child group age 5-7 will begin Fall of 2022, Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:00.
Tween group age 8-12 will begin Fall of 2022, Mondays, 4:00 - 5:00.
Phobease is ...
Prospering Minds Counseling PLLC
We are a group of caring and compassionate therapists who provide quality trauma-informed mental health care. As a mental health collective, we assist members by providing individual and family therapy, hybrid options for in-person and telemedicine, coaching, and more. We ...
Hosted by Meagan Restaino
Counselor, LCPC, CADC, PCGC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Palatine, IL 60067
We are a group of caring and compassionate therapists who provide quality trauma-informed mental health care. As a mental health collective, we assist members by providing individual and family therapy, hybrid options for in-person and telemedicine, coaching, and more. We ...
DBT Skills Group
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a commonly recommended form of treatment for a variety of presenting problems, from mood disorders, anxiety, relationships struggles, to chronic stress. DBT Skills include: emotion regulation strategies, mindfulness practices, relationship and communication skills, problem-solving and ...
Hosted by Angela Ceisel
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Northbrook, IL 60062
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a commonly recommended form of treatment for a variety of presenting problems, from mood disorders, anxiety, relationships struggles, to chronic stress. DBT Skills include: emotion regulation strategies, mindfulness practices, relationship and communication skills, problem-solving and ...
TELE-Therapy For Reducing Depression & Anxiety
This virtual process group for female-identified clients who are in high school. The goal is to provide a safe space to navigate your emotions and stressors with your peers. Facilitated discussions about various topics: mood management, self-esteem, self-care, academic stressors, ...
Hosted by The Juniper Center - Therapy for Children & Teens
Psychologist, PsyD, CSADC, BCETS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Park Ridge, IL 60068
This virtual process group for female-identified clients who are in high school. The goal is to provide a safe space to navigate your emotions and stressors with your peers. Facilitated discussions about various topics: mood management, self-esteem, self-care, academic stressors, ...
Supervision for Licensing
I am available to assist students and clinicians looking for supervision hours towards licensure. We will spend time discussing client cases, intervention methods and-importantly- how these cases might be impacting you as their therapist.
Hosted by Saioa Aranceta-Sieracki
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rosemont, IL 60018
I am available to assist students and clinicians looking for supervision hours towards licensure. We will spend time discussing client cases, intervention methods and-importantly- how these cases might be impacting you as their therapist.
Social Skills & Empathy Building for 1st-5th grade
This is a skills building group for those in 1st through 5th grades. Children will learn to identify with their own emotions as well as develop an understanding of other's emotions. Participants will learn to cope with difficult emotions, improve ...
Hosted by Ascension Center for Mental Health
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington Heights, IL 60004
This is a skills building group for those in 1st through 5th grades. Children will learn to identify with their own emotions as well as develop an understanding of other's emotions. Participants will learn to cope with difficult emotions, improve ...
Women's Group
Women leaning and learning from other Women, building a strong, healthy social system.
Hosted by Talia Shaked
Art Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Northbrook, IL 60062
Women leaning and learning from other Women, building a strong, healthy social system.
Minimizing the Impact of Divorce on Children
This is an ongoing group helping adults who are considering or going through divorce to gain perspective on the impact divorce has on children. We will cover topics including:
* understanding divorce from your child's perspective
* loyalty issues and the blame ...
Hosted by Caralyn L. Graham
Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Northfield, IL 60093
This is an ongoing group helping adults who are considering or going through divorce to gain perspective on the impact divorce has on children. We will cover topics including:
* understanding divorce from your child's perspective
* loyalty issues and the blame ...
Psychotherapeutic Social and Life Skills Groups
Pro-social skills and symptom management strategies are taught and practiced through a variety of psychotherapeutic groups. These groups include: Little Ones Group, Boy's Club, Girl's Club, Preteen Group, Teen Group, and Life Skills Groups. Please note that times and dates ...
Hosted by Advanced Behavioral Solutions, LLC
Counselor
Verified Verified
Group meets in Schaumburg, IL 60173
Pro-social skills and symptom management strategies are taught and practiced through a variety of psychotherapeutic groups. These groups include: Little Ones Group, Boy's Club, Girl's Club, Preteen Group, Teen Group, and Life Skills Groups. Please note that times and dates ...
Teen Introduction to Dialectical Behavior Therapy
This group is for those ages 13-18. This is a solution focused, cognitive behavioral skills training group which covers mindfulness, stress management, relationship management and emotional regulation. This group helps teens to learn the skills to monitor and control feelings ...
Hosted by Ascension Center for Mental Health
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington Heights, IL 60004
This group is for those ages 13-18. This is a solution focused, cognitive behavioral skills training group which covers mindfulness, stress management, relationship management and emotional regulation. This group helps teens to learn the skills to monitor and control feelings ...
Boys Social Skills Group - Levels 1-3
GROUP OFFERED ON ONGOING BASIS: Many kids struggle with peers for a variety reasons, such as anxiety, behavioral challenges, or difficulties with empathy. This week lygroup aims to address these struggles and provide kids the opportunity to practice age-appropriate social ...
Hosted by Brighter Pathways, PLLC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Northbrook, IL 60062
GROUP OFFERED ON ONGOING BASIS: Many kids struggle with peers for a variety reasons, such as anxiety, behavioral challenges, or difficulties with empathy. This week lygroup aims to address these struggles and provide kids the opportunity to practice age-appropriate social ...
Transgendered Support Group
Peer led meetup group is available for all who are questioning or identity on the "gender spectrum." Since this group is not led by clinical staff, it has no cost to attend. The group in held monthly in our Palatine ...
Hosted by Shira Behal
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Palatine, IL 60074
Peer led meetup group is available for all who are questioning or identity on the "gender spectrum." Since this group is not led by clinical staff, it has no cost to attend. The group in held monthly in our Palatine ...
Gay Men's Support Group
Whether you are questioning, coming out, or have been out and proud for sometime, the Gay Men's Process Group can be a safe space to improve your sense of connection and belonging with other gay men. Topics will include, but ...
Hosted by Shira Behal
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Palatine, IL 60074
Whether you are questioning, coming out, or have been out and proud for sometime, the Gay Men's Process Group can be a safe space to improve your sense of connection and belonging with other gay men. Topics will include, but ...
Circle of Courage (AD(H)D/Anxiety)
This Circle of Courage, focuses on children and teens dealing with the everyday effects of Attention Disorders as well as overall anxiety issues.
Hosted by Michael Clatch
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Glenview, IL 60025
This Circle of Courage, focuses on children and teens dealing with the everyday effects of Attention Disorders as well as overall anxiety issues.
T.I.P.S. Teen's Inter-Personal Skills Group
TIPS is a social skills group for teenaged boys and girls with signs and symptoms of Asperger's, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Mild-Autism and other significant concerns with social and peer difficulties. Through social games, videos, peer activities, including crafts and cooperative ...
Hosted by Change Points Counseling Center
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington Heights, IL 60004
TIPS is a social skills group for teenaged boys and girls with signs and symptoms of Asperger's, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Mild-Autism and other significant concerns with social and peer difficulties. Through social games, videos, peer activities, including crafts and cooperative ...
North Shore Pediatric Therapy
Hosted by North Shore Pediatric Therapy
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Des Plaines, IL 60016
Transgender Teen/Transgender Adult
Being an adolescent comes with many challenges. Transgender youth who are questioning their identities or identifying as transgender may be struggling with additional challenges and even at higher risk for multiple emotional, physical, social, and interpersonal problems. This group provides ...
Hosted by Arti Persaud
Counselor, PhD, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Schaumburg, IL 60173
Being an adolescent comes with many challenges. Transgender youth who are questioning their identities or identifying as transgender may be struggling with additional challenges and even at higher risk for multiple emotional, physical, social, and interpersonal problems. This group provides ...
DBT and Process Group for Teens
Reach out if you’re interested in joining a weekly in-person teen Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and process group. Groups will contain no more than nine teens.
Hosted by Dr. Marissa Kol
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Northfield, IL 60093
Reach out if you’re interested in joining a weekly in-person teen Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and process group. Groups will contain no more than nine teens.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Mount Prospect?
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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.