Intensive Outpatient Program
We offered an adult substance use Intensive Outpatient Program. This program provides support, structure, psycho-education, and tools to assist during the recovery process. We pride ourselves on not taking a 'cookie cutter' approach and focus on the needs of our ...
We offered an adult substance use Intensive Outpatient Program. This program provides support, structure, psycho-education, and tools to assist during the recovery process. We pride ourselves on not taking a 'cookie cutter' approach and focus on the needs of our ...
Digital Support Group Membership
Stay connected and supported through the Digital Support Group Membership. Christa Dame, an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor will offer support, education and encouragement via Access to 2 online groups a week - 1 on Wednesday mornings at 9am and 1 ...
Hosted by Bridgelight Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Stay connected and supported through the Digital Support Group Membership. Christa Dame, an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor will offer support, education and encouragement via Access to 2 online groups a week - 1 on Wednesday mornings at 9am and 1 ...
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 ...
Perfectionists seeking peace
Currently recruiting adults seeking group therapy for support around perfectionism. This group will commence after recruiting participants and individual screening with facilitating therapist. This group will meet weekly for 6 weeks to discuss how perfectionism has affected members, and seek ...
Hosted by Megan Fitzpatrick
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, JD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53715
Currently recruiting adults seeking group therapy for support around perfectionism. This group will commence after recruiting participants and individual screening with facilitating therapist. This group will meet weekly for 6 weeks to discuss how perfectionism has affected members, and seek ...
Rebuilding After break up/Divorce
Break up/Divorce/end of a love relationship is one of the most painful life experiences. Based on the work of Dr. Bruce Fisher, The goal of this group is to work through the process of loss, self examination and new learn ...
Hosted by Bonnie Dilley (Lubet)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, SAC, RN, EMDR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53719
Break up/Divorce/end of a love relationship is one of the most painful life experiences. Based on the work of Dr. Bruce Fisher, The goal of this group is to work through the process of loss, self examination and new learn ...
Be. Resilient
A group designed for children ages 9 - 12 that focuses on identifying and enhancing areas of strength. Each child is resilient in their own unique way. This group will illuminate resilient experiences and demonstrate additional strategies to cope with ...
Hosted by Be. // Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Appleton, WI 54915
A group designed for children ages 9 - 12 that focuses on identifying and enhancing areas of strength. Each child is resilient in their own unique way. This group will illuminate resilient experiences and demonstrate additional strategies to cope with ...
Remembering Mom–Circle of Support 5/11/24
Saturday, May 11th. Open to anyone grieving the death of their mom. Mother’s Day can feel exceptionally emotional and challenging when your mom is no longer living life alongside you. For many motherless people, holidays like Mother’s Day bring large ...
Hosted by Madisen Stoler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Milwaukee, WI 53207
Saturday, May 11th. Open to anyone grieving the death of their mom. Mother’s Day can feel exceptionally emotional and challenging when your mom is no longer living life alongside you. For many motherless people, holidays like Mother’s Day bring large ...
Restored
The groups goal is to help individuals work through pain inflicted by sexual addictions towards the ultimate goal of individual and relational healing. Groups are planned for nine consecutive weeks with the men working through a book/workbook allowing opportunity for ...
Hosted by Camron Hinckle
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brookfield, WI 53005
The groups goal is to help individuals work through pain inflicted by sexual addictions towards the ultimate goal of individual and relational healing. Groups are planned for nine consecutive weeks with the men working through a book/workbook allowing opportunity for ...
Outpatient AODA Psychotherapy Group
The group is designed for individuals seeking to establish and/or maintain total sobriety. Relapses are treated with patience and openness in an effort to allow for an individual's growth and to strengthen their recovery. The group is open to all ...
The group is designed for individuals seeking to establish and/or maintain total sobriety. Relapses are treated with patience and openness in an effort to allow for an individual's growth and to strengthen their recovery. The group is open to all ...
AODA Psycho-Education Group by Liz Reinke SAC-IT
Over the course of 12 weeks (start TBD, gathering waitlist), the AODA (Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse) Psycho-Education Group aims to provide participants with valuable knowledge and skills to better understand and manage substance use. Through interactive sessions and supportive ...
Hosted by Jessica Rustler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Waukesha, WI 53188
Over the course of 12 weeks (start TBD, gathering waitlist), the AODA (Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse) Psycho-Education Group aims to provide participants with valuable knowledge and skills to better understand and manage substance use. Through interactive sessions and supportive ...
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 ...
Substance Use Recovery Support
We offer a variety of times and structures to provide a group that suits your needs best. Some of the topics covered in our groups: addiction education, family dynamics, addictive patterns, relationships, relapse prevention, sobriety as a life style, compulsive ...
Hosted by Red Oak Counseling, Ltd
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Oak Creek, WI 53154
We offer a variety of times and structures to provide a group that suits your needs best. Some of the topics covered in our groups: addiction education, family dynamics, addictive patterns, relationships, relapse prevention, sobriety as a life style, compulsive ...
Rebuilding At Bethel
Rebuilding at Bethel is a three part series for individuals who are experiencing the end of a committed relationship. It consists of Genesis; a weekly drop in program that is open 52 weeks of the year and is free. The ...
Hosted by Margaret A Lambert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53703
Rebuilding at Bethel is a three part series for individuals who are experiencing the end of a committed relationship. It consists of Genesis; a weekly drop in program that is open 52 weeks of the year and is free. The ...
Young Mens Substance Abuse
Group Therapy for young people predominantly male struggling with personal substance abuse. Typically facing criminal charges of DUI/OWI or Possession/Dealing of Controlled Substances
Hosted by Daniel Bird
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, SAC
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Hartland, WI 53029
Group Therapy for young people predominantly male struggling with personal substance abuse. Typically facing criminal charges of DUI/OWI or Possession/Dealing of Controlled Substances
Social Skills Group - (Middle & High School)
These fun and interactive groups are designed for children ages 11 - 19 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 ...
Hosted by Melissa McWilliams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Waukesha, WI 53188
These fun and interactive groups are designed for children ages 11 - 19 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 ...
Emotion Regulation (DBT) Skills Group
Saturdays, 1/13/24-4/20/24 (no group 3/2), 9:00-10:30 AM. Adults 18+ CALL 262-470-9131 or Email team@lighthousecounselors .com to register. Description: Come learn the DBT Emotion Regulation skills in a group with others who are also looking to put in the work and ...
Saturdays, 1/13/24-4/20/24 (no group 3/2), 9:00-10:30 AM. Adults 18+ CALL 262-470-9131 or Email team@lighthousecounselors .com to register. Description: Come learn the DBT Emotion Regulation skills in a group with others who are also looking to put in the work and ...
Gottman 7 Principles for Making Relationships Work
Based on the lifetime of work from Dr. Gottman, the 7 Principles of Making Relationships Work provides practical techniques to improve your relationship. Limited to 10 couples. You do not need to be married. You can also have been married ...
Hosted by Lifespan Psychotherapy
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, ATR-BC, LPC, CSAC, ICS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hartland, WI 53029
Based on the lifetime of work from Dr. Gottman, the 7 Principles of Making Relationships Work provides practical techniques to improve your relationship. Limited to 10 couples. You do not need to be married. You can also have been married ...
Mental Health Skills Group
The Mental Health Skills Group is a group that combines DBT and CBT for an engaging group to improve mental health. Participants are taught skills that they can practice and discuss each week to manage stress, anxiety, depression, etc. This ...
The Mental Health Skills Group is a group that combines DBT and CBT for an engaging group to improve mental health. Participants are taught skills that they can practice and discuss each week to manage stress, anxiety, depression, etc. This ...
Exploring fatherhood - support group for new dads
This group is designed to offer support to people who identify as fathers and who are looking for a space to process the complexities of fatherhood. Topics of exploration include: caretaker roles, partnership, parenting, gender identity / masculinity, basic child ...
Hosted by Tim Fredrickson
Counselor, MS, MA, LPC-IT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53715
This group is designed to offer support to people who identify as fathers and who are looking for a space to process the complexities of fatherhood. Topics of exploration include: caretaker roles, partnership, parenting, gender identity / masculinity, basic child ...
Yoga Nidra (Online and in person)
Based on the Taoist tradition, yoga nidra, or yogic sleep as it is commonly known, is an immensely powerful meditation technique, and one of the easiest yoga practices to develop and maintain. While the practitioner rests comfortably in savasana (corpse ...
Hosted by Jacob Peters
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hartland, WI 53029
Based on the Taoist tradition, yoga nidra, or yogic sleep as it is commonly known, is an immensely powerful meditation technique, and one of the easiest yoga practices to develop and maintain. While the practitioner rests comfortably in savasana (corpse ...
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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.