Deepen Understanding of Self and Others
A weekly interpersonal process group for individuals who want to experience personal growth and gain awareness to enhance their functioning in personal and professional settings; examine and change relationship patterns; practice identifying and expressing emotions; and, explore feelings and thoughts ...
Hosted by Benjamin de Boer
Psychologist, PsyD, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53703
A weekly interpersonal process group for individuals who want to experience personal growth and gain awareness to enhance their functioning in personal and professional settings; examine and change relationship patterns; practice identifying and expressing emotions; and, explore feelings and thoughts ...
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 ...
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.
Open to forming small groups as need arises.
Relapse prevention. Communication. Stress management.
Hosted by Troy A Bruns
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Eau Claire, WI 54701
Relapse prevention. Communication. Stress management.
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 ...
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 ...
Women's Wellness Group
Women take on a lot within multiple roles which leads to feeling burned out, going through the motions of life and struggling to find as much joy in their day as they would like. Women 18 and up are invited ...
Hosted by Ashley Schmitz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CSAC, CMHIMP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Port Washington, WI 53074
Women take on a lot within multiple roles which leads to feeling burned out, going through the motions of life and struggling to find as much joy in their day as they would like. Women 18 and up are invited ...
Virtual Trans & Gender Non-Conforming Support, 18+
NOW SCREENING FOR GROUP STARTING MARCH 11, 2024 - This support & psychoeducational group is for adults ages 18+ who identify as transgender, gender non-conforming, non-binary, genderqueer, or any other personally meaningful term indicating you are not cis. This 10 ...
Hosted by Shannon Juniper Neimeko
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAAT, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53703
NOW SCREENING FOR GROUP STARTING MARCH 11, 2024 - This support & psychoeducational group is for adults ages 18+ who identify as transgender, gender non-conforming, non-binary, genderqueer, or any other personally meaningful term indicating you are not cis. This 10 ...
New Parent Support Group - Starting February 7!
Being a new parent is super hard! And there is no reason to do it alone. Jeni is leading this group where we will talk about the transition to parenthood, returning to work or not, taking care of yourself, and ...
Hosted by Emily Aleksy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Glendale, WI 53217
Being a new parent is super hard! And there is no reason to do it alone. Jeni is leading this group where we will talk about the transition to parenthood, returning to work or not, taking care of yourself, and ...
Workplace Anxiety and Authenticity-Remote
Do you get nervous just thinking about your job? Does your mood change on Monday morning, Sunday evening, or even Sunday morning? According to Mental Health America’s 2022 Mind the Workplace report, 85 percent — or nearly 9 in 10 ...
Hosted by Stone In Harmony LLC
Counselor, MA, LPC-IT, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53719
Do you get nervous just thinking about your job? Does your mood change on Monday morning, Sunday evening, or even Sunday morning? According to Mental Health America’s 2022 Mind the Workplace report, 85 percent — or nearly 9 in 10 ...
CHaPS (Chronic Health and Pain Support) West Allis
Meets every other week for 90 minutes. Covered by most insurances. Now done via telehealth only. Contact Bob for details.
Hosted by Bob Rockey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Allis, WI 53227
Meets every other week for 90 minutes. Covered by most insurances. Now done via telehealth only. Contact Bob for details.
Meditation & Movement For Stress Reduction
This group is for those experiencing addiction and they want to put an endpoint to a life path full of uncertainty. Stress increases the likelihood of difficulties in life and in maintaining healthy addiction free relationships. It's imperative that you ...
Hosted by Paul C Muhammad
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, SAC-IT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Milwaukee, WI 53222
This group is for those experiencing addiction and they want to put an endpoint to a life path full of uncertainty. Stress increases the likelihood of difficulties in life and in maintaining healthy addiction free relationships. It's imperative that you ...
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 ...
Adult DBT Group
The DBT group is open to adults 18 and older, who are currently working with a therapist and would like additional support and/or skills to cope with overwhelming emotions. This is a skills-based psychoeducational group that will focus on the ...
Hosted by Balance of Mind Counseling & Behavioral Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSAT, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Union Grove, WI 53182
The DBT group is open to adults 18 and older, who are currently working with a therapist and would like additional support and/or skills to cope with overwhelming emotions. This is a skills-based psychoeducational group that will focus on the ...
Connected- A Group for Women
A group for women to connect and heal through stories, skills and community. This group will provide skills in mindfulness, therapy, and movement and is designed to create lasting relationships throughout and after the group sessions.
A group for women to connect and heal through stories, skills and community. This group will provide skills in mindfulness, therapy, and movement and is designed to create lasting relationships throughout and after the group sessions.
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 ...
Men's Depression Group
The Men's Depression Group meets weekly to discuss the impact depression has on their lives. By connecting and interacting, the men in this group discover new and inspiring ways to navigate the obstacles preventing them from experiencing life to its ...
Hosted by The Family Center
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53717
The Men's Depression Group meets weekly to discuss the impact depression has on their lives. By connecting and interacting, the men in this group discover new and inspiring ways to navigate the obstacles preventing them from experiencing life to its ...
Re-Entry Support Group/Circles of Healing
Individuals ReEntering back into communities will decrease recidivism, or returning back to incarceration, by engaging in case management services that eliminates barriers to employment with livable wages, housing, and education/training, to advance in life after incarceration. Circles of Healing is ...
Hosted by MKE Community Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Milwaukee, WI 53212
Individuals ReEntering back into communities will decrease recidivism, or returning back to incarceration, by engaging in case management services that eliminates barriers to employment with livable wages, housing, and education/training, to advance in life after incarceration. Circles of Healing is ...
Partners of Sex and Porn Addicts Support Group
This weekly group is designed to support those affected by their loved ones sex and porn addiction, as well as sexual or intimacy anorexia. The current group is closed enrollment, but another will be opening in September 2022. Please feel ...
Hosted by Loren Fisher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Monona, WI 53713
This weekly group is designed to support those affected by their loved ones sex and porn addiction, as well as sexual or intimacy anorexia. The current group is closed enrollment, but another will be opening in September 2022. Please feel ...
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 ...
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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.