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 ...
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Training
Groups are available for adults as well as adolescents and their families to learn and practice DBT skills.
Hosted by Pauquette Center for Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD, DBT-LBC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53704
Groups are available for adults as well as adolescents and their families to learn and practice DBT skills.
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 ...
Substance Abuse and Relapse Prevention Groups
As a trained therapist, Christine Hansburg-Hotson will lead discussion, address concerns, share resources, and most importantly listen. Learn about the triggers and challenges of addiction in an open, supportive, and relaxed setting that includes both group and, in some cases, ...
Hosted by Christine Hansburg-Hotson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC, CEAP, ICSE
Verified Verified
Group meets in Milwaukee, WI 53226
As a trained therapist, Christine Hansburg-Hotson will lead discussion, address concerns, share resources, and most importantly listen. Learn about the triggers and challenges of addiction in an open, supportive, and relaxed setting that includes both group and, in some cases, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Labor of Love Family Counseling
Labor of Love Family Counseling is located in Sheboygan, Wausaukee and Crivitz, WI. We have 6 full time therapists to meet the mental health counseling needs of every member of your family.
Hosted by Laurie Lawrenz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LPC, LSW, CDVTS, CSOTS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sheboygan, WI 53081
Labor of Love Family Counseling is located in Sheboygan, Wausaukee and Crivitz, WI. We have 6 full time therapists to meet the mental health counseling needs of every member of your family.
Forward Counseling and Consultation
Group Practice-Forward Counseling and Consultation
Hosted by Annette L Haas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Monona, WI 53713
Group Practice-Forward Counseling and Consultation
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
Women's Issues
This group is a warm, safe and confidential place for women to talk about any of the variety of issues that women face, including self-esteem, relationships, divorce, parenting, stress and anxiety, depression, and body image. As well as to have ...
This group is a warm, safe and confidential place for women to talk about any of the variety of issues that women face, including self-esteem, relationships, divorce, parenting, stress and anxiety, depression, and body image. As well as to have ...
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 ...
Men's SOT and Trauma Groups
Our experienced clinicians facilitate comprehensive SO and sex-compulsive treatment, in both group and individual settings, for adult men and women. Some individuals seek help because they recognize that their behavior will get them into personal and legal trouble if they ...
Hosted by Pathways Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brookfield, WI 53005
Our experienced clinicians facilitate comprehensive SO and sex-compulsive treatment, in both group and individual settings, for adult men and women. Some individuals seek help because they recognize that their behavior will get them into personal and legal trouble if they ...
Modern Mindfulness - 4 Session Series
Would you like to experience more joy in your day to day activities? Would you like to reduce stress, increase focus and concentration and improve your relationships? Mindfulness is the practice of cultivating moment to moment awareness in a non-judgmental ...
Hosted by Iman L Khan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Racine, WI 53405
Would you like to experience more joy in your day to day activities? Would you like to reduce stress, increase focus and concentration and improve your relationships? Mindfulness is the practice of cultivating moment to moment awareness in a non-judgmental ...
Celebrate Recovery
This is a Christian 12-Step recovery group offering services to those with hurts, hang-ups, or habits. We follow the principles of the Beatitudes and of AA's 12-Step program. Meetings start with worship and a large-group teaching or testimony. Then we ...
Hosted by Tom J. Gozinske
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Richland Center, WI 53581
This is a Christian 12-Step recovery group offering services to those with hurts, hang-ups, or habits. We follow the principles of the Beatitudes and of AA's 12-Step program. Meetings start with worship and a large-group teaching or testimony. Then we ...
Anger Management
Dynamic and interactive programming to assist people in learning about anger and how to handle anger appropriately
Hosted by Scott Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Allis, WI 53214
Dynamic and interactive programming to assist people in learning about anger and how to handle anger appropriately
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 ...
Serving Resilience
Serving Resilience is an in-person support group and mental health haven for food service industry workers. In this semi-structured (i.e., process-oriented and skill based) group, resilience meets support and shared experiences transform into shared strength! Serving resilience is co-facilitated by ...
Hosted by Katelyn (Katy) Grusecki
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53704
Serving Resilience is an in-person support group and mental health haven for food service industry workers. In this semi-structured (i.e., process-oriented and skill based) group, resilience meets support and shared experiences transform into shared strength! Serving resilience is co-facilitated by ...
Peaceful Parent..Peaceful Child
Parents are mirrors for their children..in this group parents and children will simultaneously learn time honored methods from many traditions to live joyfull,peaceful and abundantly happy lives. We will learn mindfulness ,educational kiniesiology,sensory integrative and playful body,mind spirit games that ...
Hosted by Daniel Louis Huber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brookfield, WI 53005
Parents are mirrors for their children..in this group parents and children will simultaneously learn time honored methods from many traditions to live joyfull,peaceful and abundantly happy lives. We will learn mindfulness ,educational kiniesiology,sensory integrative and playful body,mind spirit games that ...
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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.