Postpartum Workshops
Support for Mothers and Nonbinary Parents who have given birth in the last two years. Each topic will meet for two sessions each month, on alternating Saturdays. New topics monthly include: overwhelming emotions, anxiety, depression, self-image/self-concept, partnership, community, parenting, breaking ...
Hosted by Nura Christine Capriglione
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPC-IT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53703
Support for Mothers and Nonbinary Parents who have given birth in the last two years. Each topic will meet for two sessions each month, on alternating Saturdays. New topics monthly include: overwhelming emotions, anxiety, depression, self-image/self-concept, partnership, community, parenting, breaking ...
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 ...
Impaired professional
While professionals drink and use drugs for the same reasons other do, they face unique challenges in recovery. It is my goal to assist professionals in identifying problematic use, evaluating challenges treatment and recovery, and support them with personal and ...
Hosted by Sherry Lynn Ward
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CSAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burlington, WI 53105
While professionals drink and use drugs for the same reasons other do, they face unique challenges in recovery. It is my goal to assist professionals in identifying problematic use, evaluating challenges treatment and recovery, and support them with personal and ...
Lakes Counseling Center
Hosted by Lakes Counseling Center, LLC
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Self-care and Social Connection through Quarantine
Virtual Group Therapy. The COVID-19 global pandemic changed the way we live our lives. Remaining socially connected through social distancing can be overwhelming. The effort to maintain optimal mental health while separated from those we love is a lonely and ...
Hosted by Jillian Rotzenberg
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NBCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Appleton, WI 54914
Virtual Group Therapy. The COVID-19 global pandemic changed the way we live our lives. Remaining socially connected through social distancing can be overwhelming. The effort to maintain optimal mental health while separated from those we love is a lonely and ...
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills training
Our DBT groups are currently available via telehealth! DBT skills training bolsters mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. This group is for individuals that tend to experience pervasive emotion dysregulation and impulsive or other high risk behaviors. ...
Hosted by Pauquette Center for Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portage, WI 53901
Our DBT groups are currently available via telehealth! DBT skills training bolsters mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. This group is for individuals that tend to experience pervasive emotion dysregulation and impulsive or other high risk behaviors. ...
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 ...
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
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 ...
Clinical Supervision
Group supervision provides graduates and therapists on the licensure track to get the required training hours to qualify and get prepared for full licensure in the state of Wisconsin and Colorado.
Hosted by HappinessNow Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Neenah, WI 54956
Group supervision provides graduates and therapists on the licensure track to get the required training hours to qualify and get prepared for full licensure in the state of Wisconsin and Colorado.
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 ...
The Healing Power of Nature
Spending time in nature while utilizing some simple, safe experiential techniques is an incredibly powerful way to help heal and realign your mind, emotions, body and soul. I am offering individual and small group encounters in the Southern Kettle Moraine ...
Spending time in nature while utilizing some simple, safe experiential techniques is an incredibly powerful way to help heal and realign your mind, emotions, body and soul. I am offering individual and small group encounters in the Southern Kettle Moraine ...
Intensive Outpatient Program - Morning
Hosted by West Grove Clinic, SC
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Milwaukee, WI 53222
Binge Eating Disorder Group
This is a 14-week skills building group for up to 8 people with significant problems associated with frequent out-of-control binge eating. We will learn skills for how to manage emotions and stress, how to engage in mindful, controlled eating, and ...
Hosted by Heather Meggers-Wright
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Wausau, WI 54401
This is a 14-week skills building group for up to 8 people with significant problems associated with frequent out-of-control binge eating. We will learn skills for how to manage emotions and stress, how to engage in mindful, controlled eating, and ...
Adult DBT Group
DBT group is for adults who want to learn skills to help manage intense emotions, decrease impulsive behaviors and increase positive relationships with others. This group will focus on learning ways to change unwanted behaviors, emotions, thoughts, and events that ...
Hosted by Natalie Hanson
Counselor, MS, LPC, SAC-IT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
DBT group is for adults who want to learn skills to help manage intense emotions, decrease impulsive behaviors and increase positive relationships with others. This group will focus on learning ways to change unwanted behaviors, emotions, thoughts, and events that ...
Online Women's Anxiety Group
Are you struggling with feeling overwhelmed and worrying about every little detail? You're not alone! Come Join my specialized Online women's support group for anxiety. We offer you support and skills and help you think through your negative thoughts. You ...
Hosted by Soul Glue Therapy, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, REAT, BC-TMH, CIMHP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Jefferson, WI 53549
Are you struggling with feeling overwhelmed and worrying about every little detail? You're not alone! Come Join my specialized Online women's support group for anxiety. We offer you support and skills and help you think through your negative thoughts. You ...
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 ...
A Mindful Way to Emotional Wellbeing
This group will teach skills for dealing with depression by learning and applying the skills of mindfulness meditation. The 8 week group will introduce participants to these powerful techniques and build on proven strategies.
You will be asked to participate ...
This group will teach skills for dealing with depression by learning and applying the skills of mindfulness meditation. The 8 week group will introduce participants to these powerful techniques and build on proven strategies.
You will be asked to participate ...
Table Top Role Playing Game Therapy Groups
Please check website for more information. These groups are fantastic for young people dealing with a range of different challenges. They provide a safe, affective, and less daunting model of therapy than traditional individual or group therapy. All groups are ...
Hosted by The Therapeutic Workshop
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, SAC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Milwaukee, WI 53207
Please check website for more information. These groups are fantastic for young people dealing with a range of different challenges. They provide a safe, affective, and less daunting model of therapy than traditional individual or group therapy. All groups are ...
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 ...
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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.