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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Meditation & Movement For Stress Reduction
This group is for those experiencing addiction and they want to put an endpoint to a life path full of uncertainty. Stress increases the likelihood of difficulties in life and in maintaining healthy addiction free relationships. It's imperative that you ...
Hosted by Paul C Muhammad
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, SAC-IT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Milwaukee, WI 53222
This group is for those experiencing addiction and they want to put an endpoint to a life path full of uncertainty. Stress increases the likelihood of difficulties in life and in maintaining healthy addiction free relationships. It's imperative that you ...
A Healing Place, Complete Counseling Care
A Healing Place specializes in mindfulness, positive psychology, and providing therapy for individuals with trauma histories, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. We work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families from ages 4 to adult. Whatever the age, we want our ...
Hosted by A Healing Place, Complete Counseling Care
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Group meets in Neenah, WI 54956
A Healing Place specializes in mindfulness, positive psychology, and providing therapy for individuals with trauma histories, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. We work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families from ages 4 to adult. Whatever the age, we want our ...
DBT Group
Weekly group coupled with weekly 1:1 sessions
Hosted by Bobbie Jo Lee Bleser
Licensed Professional Counselor, Bobbie Jo Bleser, LPC, CSAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in De Pere, WI 54115
Weekly group coupled with weekly 1:1 sessions
Body Image Support Group
This group meets virtually to support individuals struggling with body image concerns, including but not limited to rejecting diet culture, engaging in body positivity, processing health at every size approaches to self, and more.
Hosted by Synergos Counseling & Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NBCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53703
This group meets virtually to support individuals struggling with body image concerns, including but not limited to rejecting diet culture, engaging in body positivity, processing health at every size approaches to self, and more.
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" ...
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
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.
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 ...
Oh Shit... Now What?
Hosted by Ashley Lamers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSE, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oshkosh, WI 54904
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 ...
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 ...
Binge Eating Disorder Group
This is a 14-week skills building group for up to 8 people with significant problems associated with frequent out-of-control binge eating. We will learn skills for how to manage emotions and stress, how to engage in mindful, controlled eating, and ...
Hosted by Heather Meggers-Wright
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Wausau, WI 54401
This is a 14-week skills building group for up to 8 people with significant problems associated with frequent out-of-control binge eating. We will learn skills for how to manage emotions and stress, how to engage in mindful, controlled eating, and ...
Clinical Supervision
Group supervision provides graduates and therapists on the licensure track to get the required training hours to qualify and get prepared for full licensure in the state of Wisconsin and Colorado.
Hosted by HappinessNow Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Neenah, WI 54956
Group supervision provides graduates and therapists on the licensure track to get the required training hours to qualify and get prepared for full licensure in the state of Wisconsin and Colorado.
Wisconsin Institute of Marital Therapy
The Wisconsin Institute of Marital Therapy was founded so that couples could find experts help with their relationship needs to move forward, whether this involves healing old or new wounds, communicating better, addressing perpetual problems, or deepening the intimacy of ...
The Wisconsin Institute of Marital Therapy was founded so that couples could find experts help with their relationship needs to move forward, whether this involves healing old or new wounds, communicating better, addressing perpetual problems, or deepening the intimacy of ...
Understanding You, LLC
Hosted by Rachel Beam
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Glendale, WI 53217
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 ...
Mental Health Skills Group
The Mental Health Skills Group is a group that combines DBT and CBT for an engaging group to improve mental health. Participants are taught skills that they can practice and discuss each week to manage stress, anxiety, depression, etc. This ...
The Mental Health Skills Group is a group that combines DBT and CBT for an engaging group to improve mental health. Participants are taught skills that they can practice and discuss each week to manage stress, anxiety, depression, etc. This ...
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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.