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 ...
Bipolar, Anxiety, & Panic Group
As a trained therapist, Joel Winston, LCSW, will lead discussion, address concerns, share resources, and most importantly, listen. This is an ongoing support group for individuals with bipolar, anxiety, or panic disorder. Within this group, people have the opportunity to ...
Hosted by Joel Winston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Wauwatosa, WI 53226
As a trained therapist, Joel Winston, LCSW, will lead discussion, address concerns, share resources, and most importantly, listen. This is an ongoing support group for individuals with bipolar, anxiety, or panic disorder. Within this group, people have the opportunity to ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Women's Wellness Group
Women take on a lot within multiple roles which leads to feeling burned out, going through the motions of life and struggling to find as much joy in their day as they would like. Women 18 and up are invited ...
Hosted by Ashley Schmitz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CSAC, CMHIMP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Port Washington, WI 53074
Women take on a lot within multiple roles which leads to feeling burned out, going through the motions of life and struggling to find as much joy in their day as they would like. Women 18 and up are invited ...
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 ...
Examining the Human Experience
This is an open group that meets once a week for 3 hours. Each session includes a psycho-educational component, group discussion and art making. The group explores the human experience through a bio-psycho-social lens providing insight into "what we are" ...
This is an open group that meets once a week for 3 hours. Each session includes a psycho-educational component, group discussion and art making. The group explores the human experience through a bio-psycho-social lens providing insight into "what we are" ...
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 ...
Yoga for Anxiety and Depression
Join our eight-week counseling group tailored for adults coping with anxiety or depression. Each session integrates counseling, yoga, and meditation, with each week's practice building upon the last. Explore your coping mechanisms for managing thoughts, feelings, and memories, while gaining ...
Hosted by Deb Sampson
Counselor, LPC-IT, LMT, ERYT-20
Verified Verified
Group meets in Menasha, WI 54952
Join our eight-week counseling group tailored for adults coping with anxiety or depression. Each session integrates counseling, yoga, and meditation, with each week's practice building upon the last. Explore your coping mechanisms for managing thoughts, feelings, and memories, while gaining ...
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 ...
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 ...
Intensive Outpatient Program - Morning
Hosted by West Grove Clinic, SC
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Milwaukee, WI 53222
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 ...
AODA Psycho-Education Group by Liz Reinke SAC-IT
Over the course of 12 weeks (start TBD, gathering waitlist), the AODA (Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse) Psycho-Education Group aims to provide participants with valuable knowledge and skills to better understand and manage substance use. Through interactive sessions and supportive ...
Hosted by Jessica Rustler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Waukesha, WI 53188
Over the course of 12 weeks (start TBD, gathering waitlist), the AODA (Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse) Psycho-Education Group aims to provide participants with valuable knowledge and skills to better understand and manage substance use. Through interactive sessions and supportive ...
Healing From Hidden Abuse
Rediscovering yourself after a relationship with a toxic person is possible! Psychological and emotional abuse may not leave bruises or break bones, but the holes left within the targets of this type of abuse are deep. This support group provides ...
Hosted by Brooke Huckabay
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oconomowoc, WI 53066
Rediscovering yourself after a relationship with a toxic person is possible! Psychological and emotional abuse may not leave bruises or break bones, but the holes left within the targets of this type of abuse are deep. This support group provides ...
Intensive Outpatient Program
We offered an adult substance use Intensive Outpatient Program. This program provides support, structure, psycho-education, and tools to assist during the recovery process. We pride ourselves on not taking a 'cookie cutter' approach and focus on the needs of our ...
We offered an adult substance use Intensive Outpatient Program. This program provides support, structure, psycho-education, and tools to assist during the recovery process. We pride ourselves on not taking a 'cookie cutter' approach and focus on the needs of our ...
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 ...
Connected- A Group for Women
A group for women to connect and heal through stories, skills and community. This group will provide skills in mindfulness, therapy, and movement and is designed to create lasting relationships throughout and after the group sessions.
A group for women to connect and heal through stories, skills and community. This group will provide skills in mindfulness, therapy, and movement and is designed to create lasting relationships throughout and after the group sessions.
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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.