Community Craft Night! (canceled for now)
7$. Community welcome, all ages. Art therapy as a mindful activity to help with anxiety and stress. 12 and under require adult to stay. Supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own project. Each night will have a ...
Hosted by Samantha J Hanson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Appleton, WI 54911
7$. Community welcome, all ages. Art therapy as a mindful activity to help with anxiety and stress. 12 and under require adult to stay. Supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own project. Each night will have a ...
Postpartum Workshops
Support for Mothers and Nonbinary Parents who have given birth in the last two years. Each topic will meet for two sessions each month, on alternating Saturdays. New topics monthly include: overwhelming emotions, anxiety, depression, self-image/self-concept, partnership, community, parenting, breaking ...
Hosted by Nura Christine Capriglione
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPC-IT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53703
Support for Mothers and Nonbinary Parents who have given birth in the last two years. Each topic will meet for two sessions each month, on alternating Saturdays. New topics monthly include: overwhelming emotions, anxiety, depression, self-image/self-concept, partnership, community, parenting, breaking ...
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) for Adults
*STARTS 5/9/23: DBT is an adult class that presents techniques to find acceptance and love for yourself while also being effective with others. This 5-class offering condenses the 4 modules of skills including: Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, & Interpersonal ...
Hosted by Sara Zingsheim
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Group meets in Port Washington, WI 53074
*STARTS 5/9/23: DBT is an adult class that presents techniques to find acceptance and love for yourself while also being effective with others. This 5-class offering condenses the 4 modules of skills including: Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, & Interpersonal ...
Online Women's Anxiety Group
Are you struggling with feeling overwhelmed and worrying about every little detail? You're not alone! Come Join my specialized Online women's support group for anxiety. We offer you support and skills and help you think through your negative thoughts. You ...
Hosted by Soul Glue Therapy, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, REAT, BC-TMH, CIMHP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Jefferson, WI 53549
Are you struggling with feeling overwhelmed and worrying about every little detail? You're not alone! Come Join my specialized Online women's support group for anxiety. We offer you support and skills and help you think through your negative thoughts. You ...
Recovery, Substance Abuse, & Addiction
continue to use despite negative consequences. People use drugs or alcohol to escape, relax, or to reward themselves. But over time, drugs and alcohol make you believe that you can't cope without them, or that you can't enjoy life without ...
Hosted by Dr. Joanne L. Barian Psy.D.HP. (Dr. Jo)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyDHP, MSW, LCSW, NCCAP, AAMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Milwaukee, WI 53227
continue to use despite negative consequences. People use drugs or alcohol to escape, relax, or to reward themselves. But over time, drugs and alcohol make you believe that you can't cope without them, or that you can't enjoy life without ...
Emotional Overcontrol and Perfectionism
The purpose of this therapy group is help those struggling with depression and/or anxiety due to a pattern of discomfort with emotion and having the need to be perfect and in control. This group meets locally in the Milwaukee area ...
Hosted by Radical Change Counseling and Coaching
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Milwaukee, WI 53222
The purpose of this therapy group is help those struggling with depression and/or anxiety due to a pattern of discomfort with emotion and having the need to be perfect and in control. This group meets locally in the Milwaukee area ...
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 ...
Healing Religious & Spiritual Trauma
Join Katherine Usher, clinical intern at Clear Path Counseling & Wellness, for a group in deconstructing belief systems that no longer serve us. Katherine is a clinical intern at Clear Path Counseling and Wellness. She seeks to create a non-judgmental ...
Hosted by Katherine Usher
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MFT-IT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53711
Join Katherine Usher, clinical intern at Clear Path Counseling & Wellness, for a group in deconstructing belief systems that no longer serve us. Katherine is a clinical intern at Clear Path Counseling and Wellness. She seeks to create a non-judgmental ...
Emdria Consultation Groups
One group is worth 10 individual sessions. I usually have EMDR consultation groups for therapists seeking certification hours and basic training hours. Other groups that may be starting are DBT, the Artist’s Way, and a couples group.
Hosted by Leah Schaut
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDRIA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kenosha, WI 53140
One group is worth 10 individual sessions. I usually have EMDR consultation groups for therapists seeking certification hours and basic training hours. Other groups that may be starting are DBT, the Artist’s Way, and a couples group.
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 ...
Confidence Club: A Social Skills Group
Monica Rodriguez Counseling understands the importance for girls and boys to have a place to come together to learn and integrate the skills necessary for development. Our social skills groups provide a fun and engaging environment where children can socialize ...
Hosted by Monica Rodriguez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAC, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oconomowoc, WI 53066
Monica Rodriguez Counseling understands the importance for girls and boys to have a place to come together to learn and integrate the skills necessary for development. Our social skills groups provide a fun and engaging environment where children can socialize ...
Teen Mindfulness & Yoga Group
This group is for teens (age 14-18), and meets weekly for 8 weeks. Teens will learn what mindfulness is, practice bringing themselves into their present moment, and take parts of mindfulness practice with them that can help alleviate mental health ...
Hosted by Paula Witt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSCW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Monona, WI 53716
This group is for teens (age 14-18), and meets weekly for 8 weeks. Teens will learn what mindfulness is, practice bringing themselves into their present moment, and take parts of mindfulness practice with them that can help alleviate mental health ...
The Wildflowers - Summer Therapy Group for Girls
The Wildflowers Girls Therapy Group offers a safe, supportive and fun environment for elementary (4th & 5th grade) and middle school (6th & 7th grade) girls to process life stressors; make meaningful, positive connections with others and learn coping skills ...
Hosted by Carissa L. Dietzler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53705
The Wildflowers Girls Therapy Group offers a safe, supportive and fun environment for elementary (4th & 5th grade) and middle school (6th & 7th grade) girls to process life stressors; make meaningful, positive connections with others and learn coping skills ...
Body Image Support Group
This group meets virtually to support individuals struggling with body image concerns, including but not limited to rejecting diet culture, engaging in body positivity, processing health at every size approaches to self, and more.
Hosted by Synergos Counseling & Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NBCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53703
This group meets virtually to support individuals struggling with body image concerns, including but not limited to rejecting diet culture, engaging in body positivity, processing health at every size approaches to self, and more.
Domestic Violence/Anger Management Group
This group is a supportive environment, allowing for questions and clarifications during discussions. Group topics range from the importance of accountability, learning healthy ways to express anger, and having an increased awareness of how the use of power and control ...
Hosted by Pauquette Center for Psychological Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portage, WI 53901
This group is a supportive environment, allowing for questions and clarifications during discussions. Group topics range from the importance of accountability, learning healthy ways to express anger, and having an increased awareness of how the use of power and control ...
DBT Skills Groups & Courses (Women/Teen/Family).
DBT Skills Training Groups are offered regularly at Wise Mind DBT & CBT Center
Hosted by Lisa R Herpolsheimer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, C-DBT, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
Group meets in Delafield, WI 53018
DBT Skills Training Groups are offered regularly at Wise Mind DBT & CBT Center
Primary Outpatient Program (POP)
Arbor Place, Inc. is happy to offer Primary Outpatient Program (POP) as an intensive outpatient substance use disorder treatment. POP provides a structured treatment experience for clients. Clients receive information, assistance in structuring a substance-free lifestyle, and support to achieve ...
Hosted by Arbor Place, Inc.
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Menomonie, WI 54751
Arbor Place, Inc. is happy to offer Primary Outpatient Program (POP) as an intensive outpatient substance use disorder treatment. POP provides a structured treatment experience for clients. Clients receive information, assistance in structuring a substance-free lifestyle, and support to achieve ...
Nourish
Nourish is a specialty series for new mothers and those navigating early motherhood, with kids ages 0-5. This in-person group is co-facilitated by Claire Schulz Bergman, LCSW and Dr. Grusecki at TASC Psychology. As a therapeutic sanctuary for mothers to ...
Hosted by Claire Schulz Bergman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53704
Nourish is a specialty series for new mothers and those navigating early motherhood, with kids ages 0-5. This in-person group is co-facilitated by Claire Schulz Bergman, LCSW and Dr. Grusecki at TASC Psychology. As a therapeutic sanctuary for mothers to ...
Learning Life Skills- 8 Adult Programs
Education Not Incarceration, Inc. (ENI) is a non-profit organization offering adult education, direction, and support with life's challenges. The 8 programs include: Parenting Skills, Resume Writing & Interview Skills, Housing & Insurance, Trauma Care, SMART Choices, Healthy Relationships, Positive Social ...
Hosted by Teresa Gross
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Menasha, WI 54952
Education Not Incarceration, Inc. (ENI) is a non-profit organization offering adult education, direction, and support with life's challenges. The 8 programs include: Parenting Skills, Resume Writing & Interview Skills, Housing & Insurance, Trauma Care, SMART Choices, Healthy Relationships, Positive Social ...
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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.