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 ...
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.
Supporting Your Loved One Through Perinatal Issues
Showing Up: How To Support Your Partner or Loved One Through Perinatal Mental Health Issues. This is a FREE EVENT in collaboration with the Mom's Mental Health Initiative on APRIL 28th 2-3:15pm for spouses, partners, friends, and family of mothers ...
Hosted by Jacquelyn Tumminello
Counselor, MS, LPC-IT, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Shorewood, WI 53211
Showing Up: How To Support Your Partner or Loved One Through Perinatal Mental Health Issues. This is a FREE EVENT in collaboration with the Mom's Mental Health Initiative on APRIL 28th 2-3:15pm for spouses, partners, friends, and family of mothers ...
virtual Co-Dependency B Group
In this group we explore ways to recognize patterns and behaviors that set us up for co-dependency and then use tools and techniques to begin transforming these unhealthy patterns.
Hosted by Darcy Mason
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CH, RMT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Glendale, WI 53209
In this group we explore ways to recognize patterns and behaviors that set us up for co-dependency and then use tools and techniques to begin transforming these unhealthy patterns.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
DBT is an evidenced based treatment that specializes in control moods and impulses, deal with distress, and manage relationships. DBT skills have been shown to be effective for treating clients with bi-polar disorder, borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety, and chemical ...
Hosted by Steven Fricke
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Appleton, WI 54915
DBT is an evidenced based treatment that specializes in control moods and impulses, deal with distress, and manage relationships. DBT skills have been shown to be effective for treating clients with bi-polar disorder, borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety, and chemical ...
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 ...
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
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 ...
Self-Esteem and Self-Compassion
Tired of putting yourself last? Want to love yourself without so much effort? Join a small group of 4-6 people to meet and discuss struggles with self-esteem and self-compassion. Weekly meetings will run for 6-8 weeks and every meeting is ...
Hosted by Kate Engle
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Appleton, WI 54915
Tired of putting yourself last? Want to love yourself without so much effort? Join a small group of 4-6 people to meet and discuss struggles with self-esteem and self-compassion. Weekly meetings will run for 6-8 weeks and every meeting is ...
Confidence Club: A Social Skills Group
Monica Rodriguez Counseling understands the importance for girls and boys to have a place to come together to learn and integrate the skills necessary for development. Our social skills groups provide a fun and engaging environment where children can socialize ...
Hosted by Monica Rodriguez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAC, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oconomowoc, WI 53066
Monica Rodriguez Counseling understands the importance for girls and boys to have a place to come together to learn and integrate the skills necessary for development. Our social skills groups provide a fun and engaging environment where children can socialize ...
Rebuilding After break up/Divorce
Break up/Divorce/end of a love relationship is one of the most painful life experiences. Based on the work of Dr. Bruce Fisher, The goal of this group is to work through the process of loss, self examination and new learn ...
Hosted by Bonnie Dilley (Lubet)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, SAC, RN, EMDR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53719
Break up/Divorce/end of a love relationship is one of the most painful life experiences. Based on the work of Dr. Bruce Fisher, The goal of this group is to work through the process of loss, self examination and new learn ...
Infertility Support Group
This FREE infertility support group is a group for individuals and couples who are struggling with fertility challenges. It is open to patients at any clinic or those not involved in active medical treatment of infertility. There is no charge ...
Hosted by Ruth Ellen Saul
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53705
This FREE infertility support group is a group for individuals and couples who are struggling with fertility challenges. It is open to patients at any clinic or those not involved in active medical treatment of infertility. There is no charge ...
Social Emotional Group for Children Ages 3 thru 12
Oak Tree provides social emotional play therapy groups for children and adolescents. These groups help our children learn about self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, being responsible for one's own choices, and learning about their future self. The groups are ...
Hosted by Darlene M Meiners
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAMSIII
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
Oak Tree provides social emotional play therapy groups for children and adolescents. These groups help our children learn about self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, being responsible for one's own choices, and learning about their future self. The groups are ...
Anxiety Support Group
Hosted by Modern Wellness - Counseling Solutions
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Muskego, WI 53150
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 ...
Table Top Role Playing Game Therapy Groups
Please check website for more information. These groups are fantastic for young people dealing with a range of different challenges. They provide a safe, affective, and less daunting model of therapy than traditional individual or group therapy. All groups are ...
Hosted by The Therapeutic Workshop
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, SAC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Milwaukee, WI 53207
Please check website for more information. These groups are fantastic for young people dealing with a range of different challenges. They provide a safe, affective, and less daunting model of therapy than traditional individual or group therapy. All groups are ...
Emotion Regulation (DBT) Skills Group
Saturdays, 1/13/24-4/20/24 (no group 3/2), 9:00-10:30 AM. Adults 18+ CALL 262-470-9131 or Email team@lighthousecounselors .com to register. Description: Come learn the DBT Emotion Regulation skills in a group with others who are also looking to put in the work and ...
Saturdays, 1/13/24-4/20/24 (no group 3/2), 9:00-10:30 AM. Adults 18+ CALL 262-470-9131 or Email team@lighthousecounselors .com to register. Description: Come learn the DBT Emotion Regulation skills in a group with others who are also looking to put in the work and ...
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 ...
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 ...
The Webs They Weave
Psychotherapy group for those experiencing betrayal trauma, offering a space to connect with individuals who have gone through similar experiences, fostering a sense of validation and support. Group therapy sessions focus on exploring complex emotions, rebuilding trust, setting boundaries, and ...
Hosted by Stevie J Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CSAT, CSOTP, CCPS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Milwaukee, WI 53228
Psychotherapy group for those experiencing betrayal trauma, offering a space to connect with individuals who have gone through similar experiences, fostering a sense of validation and support. Group therapy sessions focus on exploring complex emotions, rebuilding trust, setting boundaries, and ...
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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.