Eating Disorder and Mental Health Support Network
The Eating Disorder and Mental Health Support Network is dedicated to providing quality, person-centered mental health services to individuals, families and communities impacted by eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, and other life and mental health challenges. We welcome individuals and ...
Hosted by Shannon Adamczyk
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53719
The Eating Disorder and Mental Health Support Network is dedicated to providing quality, person-centered mental health services to individuals, families and communities impacted by eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, and other life and mental health challenges. We welcome individuals and ...
Peaceful Parent..Peaceful Child
Parents are mirrors for their children..in this group parents and children will simultaneously learn time honored methods from many traditions to live joyfull,peaceful and abundantly happy lives. We will learn mindfulness ,educational kiniesiology,sensory integrative and playful body,mind spirit games that ...
Hosted by Daniel Louis Huber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brookfield, WI 53005
Parents are mirrors for their children..in this group parents and children will simultaneously learn time honored methods from many traditions to live joyfull,peaceful and abundantly happy lives. We will learn mindfulness ,educational kiniesiology,sensory integrative and playful body,mind spirit games that ...
Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program
West Grove Clinic is offering a virtual Substance Use IOP program that meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 5-8:05pm.
West Grove Clinic is offering a virtual Substance Use IOP program that meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 5-8:05pm.
Infertility Support Group
This FREE infertility support group is a group for individuals and couples who are struggling with fertility challenges. It is open to patients at any clinic or those not involved in active medical treatment of infertility. There is no charge ...
Hosted by Ruth Ellen Saul
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53705
This FREE infertility support group is a group for individuals and couples who are struggling with fertility challenges. It is open to patients at any clinic or those not involved in active medical treatment of infertility. There is no charge ...
Binge Eating Disorder Group
This is a 14-week skills building group for up to 8 people with significant problems associated with frequent out-of-control binge eating. We will learn skills for how to manage emotions and stress, how to engage in mindful, controlled eating, and ...
Hosted by Heather Meggers-Wright
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Wausau, WI 54401
This is a 14-week skills building group for up to 8 people with significant problems associated with frequent out-of-control binge eating. We will learn skills for how to manage emotions and stress, how to engage in mindful, controlled eating, and ...
A Mindful Way to Emotional Wellbeing
This group will teach skills for dealing with depression by learning and applying the skills of mindfulness meditation. The 8 week group will introduce participants to these powerful techniques and build on proven strategies.
You will be asked to participate ...
This group will teach skills for dealing with depression by learning and applying the skills of mindfulness meditation. The 8 week group will introduce participants to these powerful techniques and build on proven strategies.
You will be asked to participate ...
Depression
Group for adult females suffering symptoms of depression, trauma and post traumatic stress disorder.
Hosted by Charlotte D Mayfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Milwaukee, WI 53211
Group for adult females suffering symptoms of depression, trauma and post traumatic stress disorder.
Tier 1 DBT Skills
Introductory group meeting weekly. New skills are introduced each week with assigned homework for practice. Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment that is derived from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. DBT skills groups are an effective treatment for a wide ...
Hosted by Sharon L Kleppe
Licensed Professional Counselor, CMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oconomowoc, WI 53066
Introductory group meeting weekly. New skills are introduced each week with assigned homework for practice. Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment that is derived from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. DBT skills groups are an effective treatment for a wide ...
Motherhood Support Groups
Hosted by Heidi Hemling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, PMH-C, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Recovery In Motion
This is a group established for those who are in or almost in the process of recovery. Recovery is a huge lifestyle change and day-to-day can be a struggle without support.
Hosted by Sharon M Gaffney
Counselor, MA, LPC, SAC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oconomowoc, WI 53066
This is a group established for those who are in or almost in the process of recovery. Recovery is a huge lifestyle change and day-to-day can be a struggle without support.
Teen Craft & Connect- Summer Session
This group is for girls & NB teens. The purpose is to provide a laid-back and comfortable environment to discuss topics chosen by the group & facilitated by the group therapist. These topics may be but are not limited to: ...
Hosted by Tayler Clark
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Shorewood, WI 53211
This group is for girls & NB teens. The purpose is to provide a laid-back and comfortable environment to discuss topics chosen by the group & facilitated by the group therapist. These topics may be but are not limited to: ...
Clinical Supervision
Group supervision provides graduates and therapists on the licensure track to get the required training hours to qualify and get prepared for full licensure in the state of Wisconsin and Colorado.
Hosted by HappinessNow Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Neenah, WI 54956
Group supervision provides graduates and therapists on the licensure track to get the required training hours to qualify and get prepared for full licensure in the state of Wisconsin and Colorado.
Mental Health IOP
Mental Health IOP provides structured services in a half-day setting for those adults struggling with their mental health or have impairments in functioning as a result of depressed, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief, or other psychosocial stressor. The 6-week program offers ...
Hosted by Deidre Marsh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mequon, WI 53097
Mental Health IOP provides structured services in a half-day setting for those adults struggling with their mental health or have impairments in functioning as a result of depressed, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief, or other psychosocial stressor. The 6-week program offers ...
Intensive Outpatient Program - Morning
Hosted by West Grove Clinic, SC
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Milwaukee, WI 53222
Social Skills Groups (Elementary)
These fun and interactive groups are designed for children ages 5-10 with challenges in the areas of social-communication, shyness and peer-relations that affect the quality of their interpersonal relationships and abilities to read social cues. Group goals include increasing social ...
Hosted by Veronica Sosa Ms Lpc
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, PPS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Waukesha, WI 53188
These fun and interactive groups are designed for children ages 5-10 with challenges in the areas of social-communication, shyness and peer-relations that affect the quality of their interpersonal relationships and abilities to read social cues. Group goals include increasing social ...
Postpartum Workshops
Support for Mothers and Nonbinary Parents who have given birth in the last two years. Honor and learn about yourself as a person and a mother while building community, sharing your story, and learning coping skills. Sign up for 2 ...
Hosted by Marriage and Family Focus, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53703
Support for Mothers and Nonbinary Parents who have given birth in the last two years. Honor and learn about yourself as a person and a mother while building community, sharing your story, and learning coping skills. Sign up for 2 ...
Wisconsin Institute of Marital Therapy
The Wisconsin Institute of Marital Therapy was founded so that couples could find experts help with their relationship needs to move forward, whether this involves healing old or new wounds, communicating better, addressing perpetual problems, or deepening the intimacy of ...
The Wisconsin Institute of Marital Therapy was founded so that couples could find experts help with their relationship needs to move forward, whether this involves healing old or new wounds, communicating better, addressing perpetual problems, or deepening the intimacy of ...
The Healing Power of Nature
Spending time in nature while utilizing some simple, safe experiential techniques is an incredibly powerful way to help heal and realign your mind, emotions, body and soul. I am offering individual and small group encounters in the Southern Kettle Moraine ...
Spending time in nature while utilizing some simple, safe experiential techniques is an incredibly powerful way to help heal and realign your mind, emotions, body and soul. I am offering individual and small group encounters in the Southern Kettle Moraine ...
Waypoint Counseling & Wellness
Please visit Waypointwi.com for therapist profiles and for new client requests.
Hosted by Annmarie Geiss
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAAT, LPC, DARTT, RYT-200
Verified Verified
Group meets in Monona, WI 53716
Please visit Waypointwi.com for therapist profiles and for new client requests.
Yoga for Anxiety and Depression
Join our eight-week counseling group tailored for adults coping with anxiety or depression. Each session integrates counseling, yoga, and meditation, with each week's practice building upon the last. Explore your coping mechanisms for managing thoughts, feelings, and memories, while gaining ...
Hosted by Deb Sampson
Counselor, LPC-IT, LMT, ERYT-20
Verified Verified
Group meets in Menasha, WI 54952
Join our eight-week counseling group tailored for adults coping with anxiety or depression. Each session integrates counseling, yoga, and meditation, with each week's practice building upon the last. Explore your coping mechanisms for managing thoughts, feelings, and memories, while gaining ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Wisconsin?
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.