Anxiety Support Group
Hosted by Modern Wellness - Counseling Solutions
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Muskego, WI 53150
Own Your Confidence - Summer Group for Teen Girls
I am running an 8 week long group for teen girls throughout summer 2023. This group will focus on self-esteem, confidence, and body image concerns that teens face. It will include art therapy, discussions, and group work to help build ...
Hosted by Alexis Condy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, APSW, SAC-IT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Waukesha, WI 53188
I am running an 8 week long group for teen girls throughout summer 2023. This group will focus on self-esteem, confidence, and body image concerns that teens face. It will include art therapy, discussions, and group work to help build ...
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 ...
Bipolar, Anxiety & Panic Group
This is an ongoing support group for individuals with bipolar, anxiety or panic disorder. Within this group, people have the opportunity to connect with others in a supportive environment that encourages cognitive behavioral techniques. • Group Leader: Joel Winston, LCSW. ...
Hosted by American Behavioral Clinics
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mequon, WI 53092
This is an ongoing support group for individuals with bipolar, anxiety or panic disorder. Within this group, people have the opportunity to connect with others in a supportive environment that encourages cognitive behavioral techniques. • Group Leader: Joel Winston, LCSW. ...
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
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
Connections
WE WILL JOURNEY TOGETHER TO… DEFINE AND BETTER UNDERSTAND SHAME, OUR TRIGGERS, OUR SYMPTOMS, AND THE WAYS IN WHICH WE TRY TO PROTECT OURSELVES; LEARN AND PRACTICE STRATEGIES FOR OVERCOMING SHAME; PRACTICE AND BECOME MORE COMFORTABLE WITH MINDFULNESS (NON-JUDGMENTAL PRESENT-MOMENT ...
Hosted by Steph Crane
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Waupaca, WI 54981
WE WILL JOURNEY TOGETHER TO… DEFINE AND BETTER UNDERSTAND SHAME, OUR TRIGGERS, OUR SYMPTOMS, AND THE WAYS IN WHICH WE TRY TO PROTECT OURSELVES; LEARN AND PRACTICE STRATEGIES FOR OVERCOMING SHAME; PRACTICE AND BECOME MORE COMFORTABLE WITH MINDFULNESS (NON-JUDGMENTAL PRESENT-MOMENT ...
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 ...
Alternatives & Treatment for Abusive Men (ATAM)
The ATAM Program is a specialzed State Certified domestic violence group for men based on over 30 years of experience. The group is a fourteen month, 44-session program that offers a focus on accountability, power and control, social skills and ...
Hosted by Darald Hanusa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LSCW, SAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53705
The ATAM Program is a specialzed State Certified domestic violence group for men based on over 30 years of experience. The group is a fourteen month, 44-session program that offers a focus on accountability, power and control, social skills and ...
Depression
Group for adult females suffering symptoms of depression, trauma and post traumatic stress disorder.
Hosted by Charlotte D Mayfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Milwaukee, WI 53211
Group for adult females suffering symptoms of depression, trauma and post traumatic stress disorder.
New Parent Support Group - Starting February 7!
Being a new parent is super hard! And there is no reason to do it alone. Jeni is leading this group where we will talk about the transition to parenthood, returning to work or not, taking care of yourself, and ...
Hosted by Emily Aleksy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Glendale, WI 53217
Being a new parent is super hard! And there is no reason to do it alone. Jeni is leading this group where we will talk about the transition to parenthood, returning to work or not, taking care of yourself, and ...
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 ...
Women's Heart Connection Circle Group
You long to feel supported and understood. Instead, you feel lonely, frustrated and afraid. Loneliness negatively impacts your mental health, your physical health and your sense of happiness. But what can you do? It's hard to make friends as an ...
Hosted by Full Circle Counseling Services LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSE, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Appleton, WI 54914
You long to feel supported and understood. Instead, you feel lonely, frustrated and afraid. Loneliness negatively impacts your mental health, your physical health and your sense of happiness. But what can you do? It's hard to make friends as an ...
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 ...
Nourish
Nourish is a specialty series for new mothers and those navigating early motherhood, with kids ages 0-5. This in-person group is co-facilitated by Claire Schulz Bergman, LCSW and Dr. Grusecki at TASC Psychology. As a therapeutic sanctuary for mothers to ...
Hosted by Claire Schulz Bergman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53704
Nourish is a specialty series for new mothers and those navigating early motherhood, with kids ages 0-5. This in-person group is co-facilitated by Claire Schulz Bergman, LCSW and Dr. Grusecki at TASC Psychology. As a therapeutic sanctuary for mothers to ...
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) for Adults
*STARTS 5/9/23: DBT is an adult class that presents techniques to find acceptance and love for yourself while also being effective with others. This 5-class offering condenses the 4 modules of skills including: Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, & Interpersonal ...
Hosted by Sara Zingsheim
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Group meets in Port Washington, WI 53074
*STARTS 5/9/23: DBT is an adult class that presents techniques to find acceptance and love for yourself while also being effective with others. This 5-class offering condenses the 4 modules of skills including: Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, & Interpersonal ...
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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.