Self-Esteem and Self-Compassion
Tired of putting yourself last? Want to love yourself without so much effort? Join a small group of 4-6 people to meet and discuss struggles with self-esteem and self-compassion. Weekly meetings will run for 6-8 weeks and every meeting is ...
Hosted by Kate Engle
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Appleton, WI 54915
Tired of putting yourself last? Want to love yourself without so much effort? Join a small group of 4-6 people to meet and discuss struggles with self-esteem and self-compassion. Weekly meetings will run for 6-8 weeks and every meeting is ...
Life By the Reins Groups
These fun, interactive groups are for children ages 5 to 18 with challenges that affect their interpersonal relationships and abilities to read social cues. Generally grouped by age or "best fit", participants meet weekly in small group settings with individualized ...
Hosted by LifeStriders, Inc.
Treatment Center, MS, LPC, NBCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Waukesha, WI 53188
These fun, interactive groups are for children ages 5 to 18 with challenges that affect their interpersonal relationships and abilities to read social cues. Generally grouped by age or "best fit", participants meet weekly in small group settings with individualized ...
Mindfulness Telemental Health Group
Participants in this group will be instructed in the practice of Mindfulness and will practice these techniques. Mindfulness is a type of meditation in which you focus on being intensely aware of what you're sensing and feeling in the moment, ...
Hosted by Alicia 'logan' Barrs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rothschild, WI 54474
Participants in this group will be instructed in the practice of Mindfulness and will practice these techniques. Mindfulness is a type of meditation in which you focus on being intensely aware of what you're sensing and feeling in the moment, ...
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 ...
Women's Trauma Recovery Group
This group meets weekly to focus on coping skills, psycho-education, support and processing how trauma has affected client's lives. The group provides specific support for women who are diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder. The group is open to clients active ...
Hosted by Four Winds Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CSAC, ICS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Middleton, WI 53562
This group meets weekly to focus on coping skills, psycho-education, support and processing how trauma has affected client's lives. The group provides specific support for women who are diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder. The group is open to clients active ...
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.
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 ...
Inside the Female Neurodivergent Mind
Have you ever wondered, "Am I Neurodivergent?" Autism and ADHD are often misdiagnosed in adult women. Feel anxious? Feel different? Are you a loner? Easily distracted? Fidget a lot? Don't worry, you're not alone! This 10 hour course will help ...
Hosted by Jess Pliszka
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Muskego, WI 53150
Have you ever wondered, "Am I Neurodivergent?" Autism and ADHD are often misdiagnosed in adult women. Feel anxious? Feel different? Are you a loner? Easily distracted? Fidget a lot? Don't worry, you're not alone! This 10 hour course will help ...
Adult Autism Support Groups, LifeStance Madison
This is a telehealth group for adults on the autism spectrum, where you can share experiences and get feedback from other adults about autism-related concerns. Social strategies, venting your difficulties, and exploring your autistic identity are all key parts of ...
This is a telehealth group for adults on the autism spectrum, where you can share experiences and get feedback from other adults about autism-related concerns. Social strategies, venting your difficulties, and exploring your autistic identity are all key parts of ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Exploring Your Habits with use or behaviors
Exploring Your Habits is an eight week psychoeducation, therapy group focusing on substance use concerns. The basis of the group is for clients to set a goal at the beginning of the group and then use the group as a ...
Hosted by Gabi Koren
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53716
Exploring Your Habits is an eight week psychoeducation, therapy group focusing on substance use concerns. The basis of the group is for clients to set a goal at the beginning of the group and then use the group as a ...
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 ...
LGBT+ Youth Therapy Group
This therapy group supports LGBTQ2IA+ youth in feeling connected with peers in the context of the natural world. We include art therapy activities, equine therapy, and nature-based activities as part of the group series. Themes include safety, belonging, normal and ...
Hosted by Jessica Dallman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, IMH-E, ACS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mount Horeb, WI 53572
This therapy group supports LGBTQ2IA+ youth in feeling connected with peers in the context of the natural world. We include art therapy activities, equine therapy, and nature-based activities as part of the group series. Themes include safety, belonging, normal and ...
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC)
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an 8-week group program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on groundbreaking research by Kristin Neff and integrated with the clinical perspective of Christopher Germer, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants ...
Hosted by Gwyn Schell
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53705
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an 8-week group program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on groundbreaking research by Kristin Neff and integrated with the clinical perspective of Christopher Germer, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants ...
Mom's Therapy Group
Are you feeling drained and overwhelmed by the demands of motherhood? You're not alone! Sign up now to connect with other moms facing similar challenges and learn practical strategies to reclaim your energy and find joy in motherhood. Whether you're ...
Hosted by Blue Willow Counseling and Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSE, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Milwaukee, WI 53209
Are you feeling drained and overwhelmed by the demands of motherhood? You're not alone! Sign up now to connect with other moms facing similar challenges and learn practical strategies to reclaim your energy and find joy in motherhood. Whether you're ...
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.
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
Intensive Outpatient Program
Our clinic offers IOP for individuals that need substance abuse treatment who do not meet the level of need for inpatient treatment. It is a 12 week program with the first 4 weeks being the most intense - 3 days ...
Hosted by Jean Daute
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CSAC, MAC, ICS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Stoughton, WI 53589
Our clinic offers IOP for individuals that need substance abuse treatment who do not meet the level of need for inpatient treatment. It is a 12 week program with the first 4 weeks being the most intense - 3 days ...
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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.