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
Intuitive Eating Support and Education
Hosted by Center for Change, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Walworth, WI 53184
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 ...
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.
Safe Space Group (LGBTQ process group)
safe space for adults within the LGBTQIA+ community to process challenges, develop connection, and be authentically themselves
Hosted by Haley Lemire
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brookfield, WI 53045
safe space for adults within the LGBTQIA+ community to process challenges, develop connection, and be authentically themselves
Understanding You, LLC
Hosted by Rachel Beam
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Glendale, WI 53217
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 ...
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.
Women's Empowerment
This group will focus on helping women 18+ rebuild their sense of self and self-esteem, regain trust in yourself, build healthy boundaries, and begin to thrive, not just survive in a supportive, group environment. This group will consist of skill ...
Hosted by Jennifer Larsen
Counselor, LPC-IT, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oconomowoc, WI 53066
This group will focus on helping women 18+ rebuild their sense of self and self-esteem, regain trust in yourself, build healthy boundaries, and begin to thrive, not just survive in a supportive, group environment. This group will consist of skill ...
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 ...
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 ...
Examining the Human Experience
This is an open group that meets once a week for 3 hours. Each session includes a psycho-educational component, group discussion and art making. The group explores the human experience through a bio-psycho-social lens providing insight into "what we are" ...
This is an open group that meets once a week for 3 hours. Each session includes a psycho-educational component, group discussion and art making. The group explores the human experience through a bio-psycho-social lens providing insight into "what we are" ...
Social Emotional Group for Children Ages 3 thru 12
Oak Tree provides social emotional play therapy groups for children and adolescents. These groups help our children learn about self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, being responsible for one's own choices, and learning about their future self. The groups are ...
Hosted by Darlene M Meiners
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAMSIII
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
Oak Tree provides social emotional play therapy groups for children and adolescents. These groups help our children learn about self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, being responsible for one's own choices, and learning about their future self. The groups are ...
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 ...
DBT Teen Girls Group - Coming Soon!
CURRENT OPENINGS! Teens girls group 14-17. This group 8 week long group provides a peer community where teens can develop skills to increase self esteem, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness, while navigating the stressors of being a teenager. This group ...
Hosted by Fallyn E Duque
Art Therapist, MS, ATR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oconomowoc, WI 53066
CURRENT OPENINGS! Teens girls group 14-17. This group 8 week long group provides a peer community where teens can develop skills to increase self esteem, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness, while navigating the stressors of being a teenager. This group ...
Better Together: Marriage Tools
Couples and individual seekers can learn tools for practical day to day application. Learn how to dialog using "Connect-Talk" for learning how to communicate and de-escalate clashes, enriching your daily life. Live out your commitment being Better Together! Learn how ...
Hosted by Chiara Simeone-Difrancesco
Psychologist, PhD, MA, MEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oshkosh, WI 54901
Couples and individual seekers can learn tools for practical day to day application. Learn how to dialog using "Connect-Talk" for learning how to communicate and de-escalate clashes, enriching your daily life. Live out your commitment being Better Together! Learn how ...
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 ...
Eating Disorder Support Network
The Eating Disorder Support Network offers facilitated lunch group followed by a process group Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and Friday's at 12:00 noon. We also offer a variety of evening groups and workshops for people experiencing issues with food, weight ...
Hosted by Andrea Vogel Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53719
The Eating Disorder Support Network offers facilitated lunch group followed by a process group Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and Friday's at 12:00 noon. We also offer a variety of evening groups and workshops for people experiencing issues with food, weight ...
Supporting Your Loved One Through Perinatal Issues
Showing Up: How To Support Your Partner or Loved One Through Perinatal Mental Health Issues. This is a FREE EVENT in collaboration with the Mom's Mental Health Initiative on APRIL 28th 2-3:15pm for spouses, partners, friends, and family of mothers ...
Hosted by Jacquelyn Tumminello
Counselor, MS, LPC-IT, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Shorewood, WI 53211
Showing Up: How To Support Your Partner or Loved One Through Perinatal Mental Health Issues. This is a FREE EVENT in collaboration with the Mom's Mental Health Initiative on APRIL 28th 2-3:15pm for spouses, partners, friends, and family of mothers ...
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 ...
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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.