Safe Space Group (LGBTQ process group)
safe space for adults within the LGBTQIA+ community to process challenges, develop connection, and be authentically themselves
Hosted by Haley Lemire
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brookfield, WI 53045
safe space for adults within the LGBTQIA+ community to process challenges, develop connection, and be authentically themselves
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
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 ...
Deepen Understanding of Self and Others
A weekly interpersonal process group for individuals who want to experience personal growth and gain awareness to enhance their functioning in personal and professional settings; examine and change relationship patterns; practice identifying and expressing emotions; and, explore feelings and thoughts ...
Hosted by Benjamin de Boer
Psychologist, PsyD, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53703
A weekly interpersonal process group for individuals who want to experience personal growth and gain awareness to enhance their functioning in personal and professional settings; examine and change relationship patterns; practice identifying and expressing emotions; and, explore feelings and thoughts ...
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 and Relapse Prevention Groups
As a trained therapist, Christine Hansburg-Hotson will lead discussion, address concerns, share resources, and most importantly listen. Learn about the triggers and challenges of addiction in an open, supportive, and relaxed setting that includes both group and, in some cases, ...
Hosted by Christine Hansburg-Hotson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC, CEAP, ICSE
Verified Verified
Group meets in Milwaukee, WI 53226
As a trained therapist, Christine Hansburg-Hotson will lead discussion, address concerns, share resources, and most importantly listen. Learn about the triggers and challenges of addiction in an open, supportive, and relaxed setting that includes both group and, in some cases, ...
Anxiety Support Group
Hosted by Modern Wellness - Counseling Solutions
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Muskego, WI 53150
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 ...
Eating Disorder and Mental Health Support Network
The Eating Disorder and Mental Health Support Network is dedicated to providing quality, person-centered mental health services to individuals, families and communities impacted by eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, and other life and mental health challenges. We welcome individuals and ...
Hosted by Shannon Adamczyk
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53719
The Eating Disorder and Mental Health Support Network is dedicated to providing quality, person-centered mental health services to individuals, families and communities impacted by eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, and other life and mental health challenges. We welcome individuals and ...
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 ...
Virtual Trans & Gender Non-Conforming Support, 18+
NOW SCREENING FOR GROUP STARTING MARCH 11, 2024 - This support & psychoeducational group is for adults ages 18+ who identify as transgender, gender non-conforming, non-binary, genderqueer, or any other personally meaningful term indicating you are not cis. This 10 ...
Hosted by Shannon Juniper Neimeko
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAAT, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53703
NOW SCREENING FOR GROUP STARTING MARCH 11, 2024 - This support & psychoeducational group is for adults ages 18+ who identify as transgender, gender non-conforming, non-binary, genderqueer, or any other personally meaningful term indicating you are not cis. This 10 ...
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.
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 ...
Social Skills Groups (Elementary)
These fun and interactive groups are designed for children ages 5-10 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 increasing social ...
Hosted by Veronica Sosa Ms Lpc
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, PPS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Waukesha, WI 53188
These fun and interactive groups are designed for children ages 5-10 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 increasing social ...
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 ...
Groups are currently closed
Groups are currently closed.
Hosted by Dr. John Ernst
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brookfield, WI 53005
Groups are currently closed.
Open to forming small groups as need arises.
Relapse prevention. Communication. Stress management.
Hosted by Troy A Bruns
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Eau Claire, WI 54701
Relapse prevention. Communication. Stress management.
Recovery, Substance Abuse, & Addiction
continue to use despite negative consequences. People use drugs or alcohol to escape, relax, or to reward themselves. But over time, drugs and alcohol make you believe that you can't cope without them, or that you can't enjoy life without ...
Hosted by Dr. Joanne L. Barian Psy.D.HP. (Dr. Jo)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyDHP, MSW, LCSW, NCCAP, AAMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Milwaukee, WI 53227
continue to use despite negative consequences. People use drugs or alcohol to escape, relax, or to reward themselves. But over time, drugs and alcohol make you believe that you can't cope without them, or that you can't enjoy life without ...
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 ...
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC)
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an 8-week group program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on groundbreaking research by Kristin Neff and integrated with the clinical perspective of Christopher Germer, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants ...
Hosted by Gwyn Schell
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53705
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an 8-week group program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on groundbreaking research by Kristin Neff and integrated with the clinical perspective of Christopher Germer, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants ...
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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.