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Hosted by Dr. John Ernst
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brookfield, WI 53005
Groups are currently closed.
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 ...
Thrive: Live Well. Be Well.
THRIVE is a 10-wk wellness group that focuses on the 9 dimensions of our lives: spiritual, physical, emotional, mental, occupational, financial, environmental, social, and sexual. We will explore each of these dimensions and discover ways to make small changes that ...
Hosted by Beth Harms
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SAC-IT, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Franklin, WI 53132
THRIVE is a 10-wk wellness group that focuses on the 9 dimensions of our lives: spiritual, physical, emotional, mental, occupational, financial, environmental, social, and sexual. We will explore each of these dimensions and discover ways to make small changes that ...
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 ...
Group for Adults with ADHD
Am planning on starting a group for adults with ADHD; however, will need more individuals committed to attending! Last attempt people said they wanted to join but never showed, so the group ended. Am trying to gather interested individuals before ...
Am planning on starting a group for adults with ADHD; however, will need more individuals committed to attending! Last attempt people said they wanted to join but never showed, so the group ended. Am trying to gather interested individuals before ...
Celebrate Recovery (12 Step Based Support Group
Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12 step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurt, pain or addiction of any kind. Celebrate Recovery is a safe place to find community and freedom from the issues that are controlling our life.
Hosted by Higher Appeal Counseling & Coaching
Pastoral Counselor, MA, LCPC, CTLC, BS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Milwaukee, WI 53207
Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12 step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurt, pain or addiction of any kind. Celebrate Recovery is a safe place to find community and freedom from the issues that are controlling our life.
Men's Non-violence Group
This group is for men who struggle with verbal, physical, sexual, financial, emotional and psychological abuse issues. I teach, coach, and confront these issues with the goal of helping men learn to live without abusiveness.
Hosted by Paul Schroeder-Haag
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MA, LPC, CCTP, CCATP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Allouez, WI 54301
This group is for men who struggle with verbal, physical, sexual, financial, emotional and psychological abuse issues. I teach, coach, and confront these issues with the goal of helping men learn to live without abusiveness.
Restored
The groups goal is to help individuals work through pain inflicted by sexual addictions towards the ultimate goal of individual and relational healing. Groups are planned for nine consecutive weeks with the men working through a book/workbook allowing opportunity for ...
Hosted by Camron Hinckle
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brookfield, WI 53005
The groups goal is to help individuals work through pain inflicted by sexual addictions towards the ultimate goal of individual and relational healing. Groups are planned for nine consecutive weeks with the men working through a book/workbook allowing opportunity for ...
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 ...
Substance Abuse Outpatient and After Care
Group therapy for adults with substance use problems.
Hosted by Shorehaven Behavioral Health, Inc
Treatment Center, MS, MBA, LMFT, CSAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brown Deer, WI 53209
Group therapy for adults with substance use problems.
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 ...
The Wildflowers - Summer Therapy Group for Girls
The Wildflowers Girls Therapy Group offers a safe, supportive and fun environment for elementary (4th & 5th grade) and middle school (6th & 7th grade) girls to process life stressors; make meaningful, positive connections with others and learn coping skills ...
Hosted by Carissa L. Dietzler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53705
The Wildflowers Girls Therapy Group offers a safe, supportive and fun environment for elementary (4th & 5th grade) and middle school (6th & 7th grade) girls to process life stressors; make meaningful, positive connections with others and learn coping skills ...
Wisconsin Institute of Marital Therapy
The Wisconsin Institute of Marital Therapy was founded so that couples could find experts help with their relationship needs to move forward, whether this involves healing old or new wounds, communicating better, addressing perpetual problems, or deepening the intimacy of ...
The Wisconsin Institute of Marital Therapy was founded so that couples could find experts help with their relationship needs to move forward, whether this involves healing old or new wounds, communicating better, addressing perpetual problems, or deepening the intimacy of ...
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 ...
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 ...
Reflective Consultation
This group is intended for clinicians who hope to deepen their clinical practice, increase their effectiveness and build self knowledge through work with similarity minded clinicians and thoughtful facilitation. Together, we will create space not just to explore the work ...
Hosted by Sarah Joy Krueger
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
This group is intended for clinicians who hope to deepen their clinical practice, increase their effectiveness and build self knowledge through work with similarity minded clinicians and thoughtful facilitation. Together, we will create space not just to explore the work ...
Lake Geneva Wellness Clinic, LLC
Hosted by Lake Geneva Wellness Clinic, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, AODA, NCC, ICS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous
12 week 12 step therapy group. Designed to help people recover from what appeared to be a "hopeless" condition. Lasting relief from *Preoccupation with body weight and shape, * Food: restricting, bingeing, purging and emotional overeating and *Obsessive exercising. 12 ...
Hosted by Inner Strength Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53719
12 week 12 step therapy group. Designed to help people recover from what appeared to be a "hopeless" condition. Lasting relief from *Preoccupation with body weight and shape, * Food: restricting, bingeing, purging and emotional overeating and *Obsessive exercising. 12 ...
Motherhood Support Groups
Hosted by Heidi Hemling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, PMH-C, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Wauwatosa, WI 53226
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 ...
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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.