Trauma Skills Group (Virtual)
Trauma can have a lasting impact on our sense of self, and leave us feeling stuck in the past, disconnected from who we want to be. We will focus on developing techniques for emotion and nervous system regulation - empowering ...
Hosted by Paige Burk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60602
Trauma can have a lasting impact on our sense of self, and leave us feeling stuck in the past, disconnected from who we want to be. We will focus on developing techniques for emotion and nervous system regulation - empowering ...
Chronic Pain Support Group
This is an 8-week virtual Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) group focused on teaching individuals mind-body strategies, as well as providing support to better manage chronic pain. Participants can expect to learn strategies that can assist them in increasing activity ...
This is an 8-week virtual Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) group focused on teaching individuals mind-body strategies, as well as providing support to better manage chronic pain. Participants can expect to learn strategies that can assist them in increasing activity ...
Mental Edge Counseling LLC
Specializing in helping people to better manage depression and anxiety by developing tools and strategies to navigate through life's stressors and pain. Focusing on all aspects of each person to meet their individual mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical needs to ...
Hosted by Mental Edge Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mokena, IL 60448
Specializing in helping people to better manage depression and anxiety by developing tools and strategies to navigate through life's stressors and pain. Focusing on all aspects of each person to meet their individual mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical needs to ...
Retired Women's Group
Join other women as they face the challenges and opportunities retirement offers.
Hosted by Kathy McNulty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Wheaton, IL 60187
Join other women as they face the challenges and opportunities retirement offers.
Caregiver Group (FASD)
Raising a child with a FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) or neurobehavioral disability, who struggles with emotional and behavioral challenges, can be exhausting & isolating. Find understanding, community, and support to help navigate parenting your child with a brain-based disability. ...
Raising a child with a FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) or neurobehavioral disability, who struggles with emotional and behavioral challenges, can be exhausting & isolating. Find understanding, community, and support to help navigate parenting your child with a brain-based disability. ...
Awaken - High School Group
Awaken's group mission is to help adolescents cope, strategize, and implement new ways of thinking about topics such as: self advocacy, family interactions, personal responsibility, school-based stress, sexuality, coping strategies, internet safety, peer pressure, depression, and anxiety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ...
Awaken's group mission is to help adolescents cope, strategize, and implement new ways of thinking about topics such as: self advocacy, family interactions, personal responsibility, school-based stress, sexuality, coping strategies, internet safety, peer pressure, depression, and anxiety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ...
Teen Survivors of Sexual Assault and Abuse
Many teen survivors feel isolated. Because of the shame and stigma surrounding sexual victimization, they may feel as though they are the only ones who have experienced this trauma. Support groups have a powerful healing and restorative effect by providing ...
Hosted by Anna Mazek-Vann
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor , LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Schaumburg, IL 60173
Many teen survivors feel isolated. Because of the shame and stigma surrounding sexual victimization, they may feel as though they are the only ones who have experienced this trauma. Support groups have a powerful healing and restorative effect by providing ...
Grief and Bereavement Support Group
There is no single solution to dealing with loss, each of us mourns the death of a loved one differently. While some people attempt to cope with their grief by themselves and do not want or need outside assistance, many ...
There is no single solution to dealing with loss, each of us mourns the death of a loved one differently. While some people attempt to cope with their grief by themselves and do not want or need outside assistance, many ...
Smart Weight Loss Coaching
Our online group program is packed with information about the latest science. Lisa Oldson, MD leads the groups & shares cutting edge research about excess weight, how to lose it, and how to keep it off. We don't waste your ...
Our online group program is packed with information about the latest science. Lisa Oldson, MD leads the groups & shares cutting edge research about excess weight, how to lose it, and how to keep it off. We don't waste your ...
Relapse Prevention Education Group
One of our 24 weekly groups is our Relapse Education Group. This group utilizes the CENAPS/Gorski model of Relapse Prevention Problem Solving. The group education addresses the biopsychosocial model of addiction by identification of external and internal cues, acute and ...
Hosted by Ecker Center for Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Elgin, IL 60120
One of our 24 weekly groups is our Relapse Education Group. This group utilizes the CENAPS/Gorski model of Relapse Prevention Problem Solving. The group education addresses the biopsychosocial model of addiction by identification of external and internal cues, acute and ...
Trauma Support Group for Women and Femmes
Pinnacle Counseling is recruiting new members for a virtual support group for women and femmes, to process and heal from trauma. Members will have the opportunity to learn about the anatomy of trauma, process their individual trauma responses, and learn ...
Hosted by Pinnacle Counseling
Treatment Center, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60602
Pinnacle Counseling is recruiting new members for a virtual support group for women and femmes, to process and heal from trauma. Members will have the opportunity to learn about the anatomy of trauma, process their individual trauma responses, and learn ...
Friendship Group
Does your child have trouble making friends? Handling social situations is a skill that can be learned. We offer 4 courses that focus on helping kids learn skills for making and keeping friends. Friendship Basics (ages 6-8), Best Buddies (ages ...
Hosted by Susan Myket, PhD & Associates
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Naperville, IL 60563
Does your child have trouble making friends? Handling social situations is a skill that can be learned. We offer 4 courses that focus on helping kids learn skills for making and keeping friends. Friendship Basics (ages 6-8), Best Buddies (ages ...
Nature & Forest Therapy Walks (aka Forest Bathing)
Connecting to nature through all of your senses can help you connect to yourself. Forest Therapy, also known as Forest Bathing can bring about feelings of peace, helping you to better find your place in this world. Science has proven ...
Hosted by Alyse A Rynor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Glenview, IL 60025
Connecting to nature through all of your senses can help you connect to yourself. Forest Therapy, also known as Forest Bathing can bring about feelings of peace, helping you to better find your place in this world. Science has proven ...
Founder/Licensed Psychotherapist
The group is specialized in mental and behavioral issues of children and adolescents and parenting. The therapists are highly skilled in utilizing play based interventions in working with young children.
Hosted by Playful Healing Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Des Plaines, IL 60016
The group is specialized in mental and behavioral issues of children and adolescents and parenting. The therapists are highly skilled in utilizing play based interventions in working with young children.
Rooted Connections Counseling
Life is full of help, hope, and healing, although it can be hard to feel that at times. Whether you just need extra support and guidance, or are feeling at the end of your rope with how to support yourself ...
Hosted by Juliet C Bond
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60640
Life is full of help, hope, and healing, although it can be hard to feel that at times. Whether you just need extra support and guidance, or are feeling at the end of your rope with how to support yourself ...
Early Adult LGBTQ+ Process Group
This process group is for LGBTQIA+ early adults (20s & 30s) seeking growth through community and connection. We encourage members to practice relationship dynamics and find accountability for goals, build relational skills, vulnerability, and self-awareness. It is a virtual ongoing ...
Hosted by Kayla Hartman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, AM
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60625
This process group is for LGBTQIA+ early adults (20s & 30s) seeking growth through community and connection. We encourage members to practice relationship dynamics and find accountability for goals, build relational skills, vulnerability, and self-awareness. It is a virtual ongoing ...
Free Fallin'
A group for teens ages 14-18 (if still in high school) Psycho-Education, Support and Exposures will be included. Please see the flier in my profile pictures for more information.
Hosted by Morgan Hacker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oswego, IL 60543
A group for teens ages 14-18 (if still in high school) Psycho-Education, Support and Exposures will be included. Please see the flier in my profile pictures for more information.
Virtual Trans&Gender Non-Conforming Support Group
This virtual TGNC group, led by a licensed Genderqueer clinician, is aimed at creating a safe supportive space for individuals to discuss, question, explore, and connect with other individuals who identify outside the gender binary. Topics of discussion, usually shared, ...
Hosted by Keeton Phillips
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, MSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60640
This virtual TGNC group, led by a licensed Genderqueer clinician, is aimed at creating a safe supportive space for individuals to discuss, question, explore, and connect with other individuals who identify outside the gender binary. Topics of discussion, usually shared, ...
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 ...
More than a Feeling
A group to provide support, connect, educate and process for young adults in the LGBTQIA+ Community. Please see the flier in my profile pictures for more information.
Hosted by Kathy Ordiway
Licensed Social Worker, LSW, CTRS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Plainfield, IL 60544
A group to provide support, connect, educate and process for young adults in the LGBTQIA+ Community. Please see the flier in my profile pictures for more information.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Illinois?
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.