Mind-Body Connection Workshops
A series of workshops for Trauma survivors and those struggling with Anxiety/Depression. The purpose of these workshops is to provide participants with tools to manage dysregulation and build trust between their Minds and Bodies. Movements are Yoga based. Schedule as ...
Hosted by Erin Trainor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60614
A series of workshops for Trauma survivors and those struggling with Anxiety/Depression. The purpose of these workshops is to provide participants with tools to manage dysregulation and build trust between their Minds and Bodies. Movements are Yoga based. Schedule as ...
Amaris Counseling LLC
Holistic teletherapy group practice that specializes in anxiety, depression, pre-martial and martial counseling, life transitions, and identity issues. Every person is special and unique and for that reason we utilize a holistic approach and adapt each counseling relationship to the ...
Hosted by Amaris Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CFRC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Evergreen Park, IL 60805
Holistic teletherapy group practice that specializes in anxiety, depression, pre-martial and martial counseling, life transitions, and identity issues. Every person is special and unique and for that reason we utilize a holistic approach and adapt each counseling relationship to the ...
Stableway Counseling Services
At Stableway Counseling Services we work to provide our clients with highly personalized care and understanding. We are a cooperative group of professionals who are dedicated to providing effective, thoughtful, and compassionate psychotherapy.
Hosted by Angelica Newton
Counselor, LCPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lake Zurich, IL 60047
At Stableway Counseling Services we work to provide our clients with highly personalized care and understanding. We are a cooperative group of professionals who are dedicated to providing effective, thoughtful, and compassionate psychotherapy.
Dr. Pete B. Marcelo Psychologist and Counseling
We will focus on solutions and to cope with life's challenges; so that you can enjoy life to the fullest using an eclectic modality of treatment with emphasis on cognitive behavioral therapy and psycho-education. We value the therapeutic relationship and ...
Hosted by Dr. Pete Marcelo Psychologist & Counseling Huntley
Psychologist, MSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntley, IL 60142
We will focus on solutions and to cope with life's challenges; so that you can enjoy life to the fullest using an eclectic modality of treatment with emphasis on cognitive behavioral therapy and psycho-education. We value the therapeutic relationship and ...
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 ...
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 ...
Evanston Psych
We are a welcoming and inclusive group of mental health professionals focused on helping our diverse clients feel better quickly, function more effectively, and live more rewarding lives. We offer a range of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, couples ...
We are a welcoming and inclusive group of mental health professionals focused on helping our diverse clients feel better quickly, function more effectively, and live more rewarding lives. We offer a range of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, couples ...
Breakfast Club
Breakfast Club is a skill building group for high schoolers, ages 14 - 19. The skills taught in this group come from DBT and RO-DBT. This group is an ongoing, open group held at Owens Counseling's Collinsville location. Breakfast Club ...
Hosted by Lori Kaniewski
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC-IL, LPC- MO, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Collinsville, IL 62234
Breakfast Club is a skill building group for high schoolers, ages 14 - 19. The skills taught in this group come from DBT and RO-DBT. This group is an ongoing, open group held at Owens Counseling's Collinsville location. Breakfast Club ...
Depression Group
A cognitive behavioral group to address depression infused with mindfulness techniques.
Hosted by Innovative Counseling Partners, PLLC
Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rockford, IL 61108
A cognitive behavioral group to address depression infused with mindfulness techniques.
Women's Connection Group
Join us for a powerful group where we focus on personal growth, self-discovery, empowerment and building connections with like-minded women who are facing personal and professional challenges. We will help you 1) Identify and express feelings and normalize your experiences, ...
Hosted by Nina Gallivan
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, CADC, PCGC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bartlett, IL 60103
Join us for a powerful group where we focus on personal growth, self-discovery, empowerment and building connections with like-minded women who are facing personal and professional challenges. We will help you 1) Identify and express feelings and normalize your experiences, ...
Psychotherapy group for Adult men and women
Weekly therapy provides skill development through group dynamics to increase self awareness, self care, create opportunities for growth, development, change, maintenance and support for effective coping in daily living. Facilitates trust and personal safety to apply skills in personal and ...
Hosted by Diane Jaskula
Counselor, LCPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Schaumburg, IL 60173
Weekly therapy provides skill development through group dynamics to increase self awareness, self care, create opportunities for growth, development, change, maintenance and support for effective coping in daily living. Facilitates trust and personal safety to apply skills in personal and ...
OCD and Anxiety Support Groups
The OCD & Anxiety Center in Oak Brook strives to reduce the stigma associated with OCD and anxiety by providing individuals and families the opportunity to participate in our professionally-led support groups. Our support groups have the following goals: * ...
Hosted by The OCD & Anxiety Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oak Brook, IL 60523
The OCD & Anxiety Center in Oak Brook strives to reduce the stigma associated with OCD and anxiety by providing individuals and families the opportunity to participate in our professionally-led support groups. Our support groups have the following goals: * ...
Stella Chicago (Flagship)
Stella’s Flagship Location in Westmont,IL near Chicago is serviced by our Chief Medical Officer Dr. Eugene Lipov, the pioneer for treating PTSD with DSR SGB, and Dr. Bruce Nadro, who both have decades of experience in stellate ganglion blocks and ...
Hosted by Stella Center DC - SGB and Ketamine Therapy
MD, PA, LCSW, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westmont, IL 60559
Stella’s Flagship Location in Westmont,IL near Chicago is serviced by our Chief Medical Officer Dr. Eugene Lipov, the pioneer for treating PTSD with DSR SGB, and Dr. Bruce Nadro, who both have decades of experience in stellate ganglion blocks and ...
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 Loren Williams
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor , EdD, LCPC
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 ...
Womens Circle-Women changing Women
a safe space for women to gathering and experience the hireling power of community. We will take part in discussion, guided meditation, shamanic journeying and much more.
Hosted by Center for Authentic Living, Inc.
Treatment Center, ND, LCPC, CEDS, CYI, ABT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Park Ridge, IL 60068
a safe space for women to gathering and experience the hireling power of community. We will take part in discussion, guided meditation, shamanic journeying and much more.
Nest Counseling, LLC
Nest Counseling is a therapy office located in a OB/GYN office. Nest specializes in treating female clients, particularly through stages of life around motherhood. Common struggles can include post-partum depression, fertility struggles, unplanned pregnancies, fetal loss, anxiety, depression, family conflict, ...
Hosted by Jessica Larson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Downers Grove, IL 60515
Nest Counseling is a therapy office located in a OB/GYN office. Nest specializes in treating female clients, particularly through stages of life around motherhood. Common struggles can include post-partum depression, fertility struggles, unplanned pregnancies, fetal loss, anxiety, depression, family conflict, ...
CBT Group. How to make better choices.
Group is designed to address issues such as anxiety, depression, anger and other issues that can be changed by address the client's thinking and behavior
Group is designed to address issues such as anxiety, depression, anger and other issues that can be changed by address the client's thinking and behavior
Coming soon: Motherhood with a Mood Disorder
Hosted by Elizabeth Bierbaum Clarke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Evanston, IL 60201
Teacher / Educator Support Group
This is a VIRTUAL, open ongoing support group designed to help teachers cope with the challenges of our new reality: sporadic distance learnings, spotty attendance, students who are missing key skills, and unsupportive administrators to name a few. This group ...
This is a VIRTUAL, open ongoing support group designed to help teachers cope with the challenges of our new reality: sporadic distance learnings, spotty attendance, students who are missing key skills, and unsupportive administrators to name a few. This group ...
Lakeview Therapy Group
LTG works with individuals, couples and families across the lifespan. As strength-based therapists, we believe that you have the solutions to your life challenges. Our job is to help you access those strengths and use them in ways that allow ...
Hosted by Vanessa Bradden
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60657
LTG works with individuals, couples and families across the lifespan. As strength-based therapists, we believe that you have the solutions to your life challenges. Our job is to help you access those strengths and use them in ways that allow ...
Mom's group
In this group we will focus on the challenges of being a mom. We will utilize a variety of different treatment modalities targeted to build upon identified strengths. This group will be a way to meet other mom's and express ...
Hosted by Raquel Flores-Maki Active Therapies, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60659
In this group we will focus on the challenges of being a mom. We will utilize a variety of different treatment modalities targeted to build upon identified strengths. This group will be a way to meet other mom's and express ...
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Depression Support Groups
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.