Reins of Change-Equine Assisted Military Services
This group is offered free for U.S. Military veterans and service members, with a PTSD focus. Discover how horses can help in working through things that words cannot express easily. Confidential Pre- and Post-Treatment Assessments are required for participation. This ...
Hosted by Amy Blossom (Reins Of Change)
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Elgin, IL 60124
This group is offered free for U.S. Military veterans and service members, with a PTSD focus. Discover how horses can help in working through things that words cannot express easily. Confidential Pre- and Post-Treatment Assessments are required for participation. This ...
SamaraCare Counseling
SamaraCare is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, dedicated to providing quality mental health counseling, psychological assessments and testing services for individuals, couples and families from diverse backgrounds and varied financial means. We maintain a highly credentialed staff of therapists in ...
Hosted by SamaraCare Counseling
Psychologist, PsyD, LCSW, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Naperville, IL 60540
SamaraCare is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, dedicated to providing quality mental health counseling, psychological assessments and testing services for individuals, couples and families from diverse backgrounds and varied financial means. We maintain a highly credentialed staff of therapists in ...
Friday Night Out
3 hour group that allows kids to work on skills including social skills, communication skills, flexibility, coping skills, and self esteem through music therapy, art therapy, and social time. The older teens/young adults go on fieldtrips in the community as ...
Hosted by Jennifer Wagner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Long Grove, IL 60047
3 hour group that allows kids to work on skills including social skills, communication skills, flexibility, coping skills, and self esteem through music therapy, art therapy, and social time. The older teens/young adults go on fieldtrips in the community as ...
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 ...
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.
ADHD Skills Training Group for Adults
This group will empower participants through psychoeducation and practical skills training to equip individuals with ADHD with the tools and strategies needed to navigate their daily lives more effectively. The supportive group setting will allow for shared experiences and mutual ...
Hosted by Krystina Cespedes
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60602
This group will empower participants through psychoeducation and practical skills training to equip individuals with ADHD with the tools and strategies needed to navigate their daily lives more effectively. The supportive group setting will allow for shared experiences and mutual ...
Moving Forward Through Divorce
Creating a life after a divorce brings its own challenges, especially as a parent. Moving Forward Through Divorce works to empower mothers in their journeys after divorce by providing an environment for mothers to connect, find support, and share resources. ...
Hosted by Touchstone Therapy Center
Treatment Center, LMFT, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Creating a life after a divorce brings its own challenges, especially as a parent. Moving Forward Through Divorce works to empower mothers in their journeys after divorce by providing an environment for mothers to connect, find support, and share resources. ...
cPTSD/Childhood Trauma Recovery Group
Our early life experiences impact us for our entire life. This group will focus on understanding how early life neglect and trauma influence our current day functioning. It combines learning with reflection and support in order to gain an understanding ...
Hosted by Kristine Cain
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Frankfort, IL 60423
Our early life experiences impact us for our entire life. This group will focus on understanding how early life neglect and trauma influence our current day functioning. It combines learning with reflection and support in order to gain an understanding ...
North Shore Pediatric Therapy
Hosted by North Shore Pediatric Therapy
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Des Plaines, IL 60016
Gender Diversity Therapy Group
ADULT GENDER DIVERSITY GROUP (AGES 18 AND UP) DATES AND TIMES: Begins Wednesday, March 2, 2022 from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. and will meet every Wednesday (except holidays) for an ongoing group. People can join at anytime! Must call ...
Hosted by Harmony Center for Holistic Psychotherapy
Counselor, MA, LCPC, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Loves Park, IL 61111
ADULT GENDER DIVERSITY GROUP (AGES 18 AND UP) DATES AND TIMES: Begins Wednesday, March 2, 2022 from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. and will meet every Wednesday (except holidays) for an ongoing group. People can join at anytime! Must call ...
Fatherhood Workshop
This group is virtual and comprised of no more than seven fathers. It is a 6 week group centered on the barriers fathers face that impact positive, meaningful engagement with their children. The expectation is that fathers do the homework ...
Hosted by Jataun J Rollins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AM, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60628
This group is virtual and comprised of no more than seven fathers. It is a 6 week group centered on the barriers fathers face that impact positive, meaningful engagement with their children. The expectation is that fathers do the homework ...
Mindfulness Based Coginitive Behavioral Therapy fo
8 week MBCT group targeting prevention of depression relapse.
8 week MBCT group targeting prevention of depression relapse.
DBT en espanol,
Programa online para el equilibrio emocional. Aprenda estrategias y habilidades prácticas, probadas por la ciencia para ayudar a reducir el sufrimiento emocional, equilibrar las emociones, mejorar las relaciones y crear una vida más plena para usted.
Habilidades DBT • ...
Hosted by Carlos Cantu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60623
Programa online para el equilibrio emocional. Aprenda estrategias y habilidades prácticas, probadas por la ciencia para ayudar a reducir el sufrimiento emocional, equilibrar las emociones, mejorar las relaciones y crear una vida más plena para usted.
Habilidades DBT • ...
Teen Mindfulness Group
I offer a Teen Mindfulness Group for ages 13-15 and then 15-18. This group has a comprehensive skill building orientated process and educational hybrid format. It is a ton of fun and the teens learn a lot. Costs is minimal ...
Hosted by Dr. Donna Mendez
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Orland Park, IL 60462
I offer a Teen Mindfulness Group for ages 13-15 and then 15-18. This group has a comprehensive skill building orientated process and educational hybrid format. It is a ton of fun and the teens learn a lot. Costs is minimal ...
Religious Trauma Group
A group for non-binary and gender expansive folx and all women looking to process religious trauma in a group setting. Wherever you are at on your deconstruction and/or deconversion journey, you are welcome here. Attendees often share how no matter ...
Hosted by Anna Nokes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60613
A group for non-binary and gender expansive folx and all women looking to process religious trauma in a group setting. Wherever you are at on your deconstruction and/or deconversion journey, you are welcome here. Attendees often share how no matter ...
Interpersonal Therapy Group
Interpersonal group therapy is a powerful type of group counseling that helps promote positive change and personal development. This group meets for 90 mins on a weekly basis to provide a supportive setting where members can learn through interaction with ...
Interpersonal group therapy is a powerful type of group counseling that helps promote positive change and personal development. This group meets for 90 mins on a weekly basis to provide a supportive setting where members can learn through interaction with ...
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 ...
Video Conferencing available
Video conferencing is avaiable and very simple to set up.
Hosted by Phoenix Counseling and Recovery, LLC
Counselor, LCPC, CADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rockford, IL 61108
Video conferencing is avaiable and very simple to set up.
Everyday Psychotherapy
Everyday Psychotherapy
Hosted by Everyday Psychotherapy
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60622
Everyday Psychotherapy
Mental Health Group
At Mental Health Group, we specialize in providing comprehensive psychiatric care, tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. Our team of psychiatry specialists is dedicated to diagnosing, treating, and preventing a wide range of mental, emotional, and behavioral ...
Hosted by Mental Health Group
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN
Verified Verified
Group meets in Franklin Park, IL 60131
At Mental Health Group, we specialize in providing comprehensive psychiatric care, tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. Our team of psychiatry specialists is dedicated to diagnosing, treating, and preventing a wide range of mental, emotional, and behavioral ...
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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.