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 ...
Hosted by Many Roads Clinic
Counselor, MA, LPC, CSAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Shorewood, WI 53211
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 ...
Understanding You, LLC
Hosted by Rachel Beam
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Glendale, WI 53217
Intuitive Eating Support and Education
Hosted by Center for Change, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Walworth, WI 53184
Digital Support Group Membership
Stay connected and supported through the Digital Support Group Membership. Christa Dame, an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor will offer support, education and encouragement via Access to 2 online groups a week - 1 on Wednesday mornings at 9am and 1 ...
Hosted by Bridgelight Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Stay connected and supported through the Digital Support Group Membership. Christa Dame, an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor will offer support, education and encouragement via Access to 2 online groups a week - 1 on Wednesday mornings at 9am and 1 ...
Young Mens Substance Abuse
Group Therapy for young people predominantly male struggling with personal substance abuse. Typically facing criminal charges of DUI/OWI or Possession/Dealing of Controlled Substances
Hosted by Daniel Bird
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, SAC
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Hartland, WI 53029
Group Therapy for young people predominantly male struggling with personal substance abuse. Typically facing criminal charges of DUI/OWI or Possession/Dealing of Controlled Substances
Alay Health Team - Psychiatry Child & Adult
Psychiatry Medication Management via Telepsychiatry, Virtual Visits, for Adults & Children offered THROUGHOUT Wisconsin. ***ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS! Short wait times!!!*** Progressive evidenced based care with pharmaceutical therapies and remote patient monitoring.
Hosted by Visionary Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pewaukee, WI 53072
Psychiatry Medication Management via Telepsychiatry, Virtual Visits, for Adults & Children offered THROUGHOUT Wisconsin. ***ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS! Short wait times!!!*** Progressive evidenced based care with pharmaceutical therapies and remote patient monitoring.
Courage Group
IPV/DV FEMALE Veteran's and Dependents. Contact for more information. Requires screening prior to attendance. Potential participants will be screened for risk, needs, and to see if they are a good match for the material and participation requirements of the program.
Hosted by Embrace Behavioral Health, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kaukauna, WI 54130
IPV/DV FEMALE Veteran's and Dependents. Contact for more information. Requires screening prior to attendance. Potential participants will be screened for risk, needs, and to see if they are a good match for the material and participation requirements of the program.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Rebuilding At Bethel
Rebuilding at Bethel is a three part series for individuals who are experiencing the end of a committed relationship. It consists of Genesis; a weekly drop in program that is open 52 weeks of the year and is free. The ...
Hosted by Margaret A Lambert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53703
Rebuilding at Bethel is a three part series for individuals who are experiencing the end of a committed relationship. It consists of Genesis; a weekly drop in program that is open 52 weeks of the year and is free. The ...
KWAFTC
Kimberley Welk & Associates | Family Therapy Center is a state-certified outpatient mental health clinic located in Green Bay. The clinic is currently home to 11 therapists who serve various client populations, including children, adolescents, and adults. In addition to ...
Hosted by Kimberley Welk
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Green Bay, WI 54304
Kimberley Welk & Associates | Family Therapy Center is a state-certified outpatient mental health clinic located in Green Bay. The clinic is currently home to 11 therapists who serve various client populations, including children, adolescents, and adults. In addition to ...
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 ...
Teen Anxiety Group -- 14-18 year olds
Teen Anxiety / Self-Confidence Group, ages 14-17 1/2 years of age; was to begin in May 2020, pending COVID-19 pandemic ceasing; looking for minimum of 4-6 members to formulate group
Hosted by Center of Being -- Hartford Counseling / Life Span
Counselor, MSEd, LPC, CSAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hartford, WI 53027
Teen Anxiety / Self-Confidence Group, ages 14-17 1/2 years of age; was to begin in May 2020, pending COVID-19 pandemic ceasing; looking for minimum of 4-6 members to formulate group
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 ...
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
Remembering Mom–Circle of Support 5/11/24
Saturday, May 11th. Open to anyone grieving the death of their mom. Mother’s Day can feel exceptionally emotional and challenging when your mom is no longer living life alongside you. For many motherless people, holidays like Mother’s Day bring large ...
Hosted by Madisen Stoler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Milwaukee, WI 53207
Saturday, May 11th. Open to anyone grieving the death of their mom. Mother’s Day can feel exceptionally emotional and challenging when your mom is no longer living life alongside you. For many motherless people, holidays like Mother’s Day bring large ...
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 ...
Womxn's Interpersonal Process Group, In-Person
New Group starting June 2024! Currently accepting new members. Weekly, ongoing womxn's interpersonal process group that offers both a supportive and challenging environment for members to better understand their relationship & communication patterns. Open to female-identifying and non-binary folks.
Hosted by Jami DeVolder
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Milwaukee, WI 53202
New Group starting June 2024! Currently accepting new members. Weekly, ongoing womxn's interpersonal process group that offers both a supportive and challenging environment for members to better understand their relationship & communication patterns. Open to female-identifying and non-binary folks.
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 ...
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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.