CHaPS (Chronic Health and Pain Support) West Allis
Meets every other week for 90 minutes. Covered by most insurances. Now done via telehealth only. Contact Bob for details.
Hosted by Bob Rockey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Allis, WI 53227
Meets every other week for 90 minutes. Covered by most insurances. Now done via telehealth only. Contact Bob for details.
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 ...
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 ...
Coping Through the Creative Process
Group focus: creative and/or mental blocks and inspiration for creatives! Get ready to unleash the creative within. We get bogged down with busyness in our lives and creative endeavors along with pleasure take a backseat. For creatives, lack of creativity ...
Hosted by Willow Counseling and Therapeutic Arts Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSE, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53714
Group focus: creative and/or mental blocks and inspiration for creatives! Get ready to unleash the creative within. We get bogged down with busyness in our lives and creative endeavors along with pleasure take a backseat. For creatives, lack of creativity ...
Mental Health IOP
Mental Health IOP provides structured services in a half-day setting for those adults struggling with their mental health or have impairments in functioning as a result of depressed, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief, or other psychosocial stressor. The 6-week program offers ...
Hosted by Deidre Marsh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mequon, WI 53097
Mental Health IOP provides structured services in a half-day setting for those adults struggling with their mental health or have impairments in functioning as a result of depressed, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief, or other psychosocial stressor. The 6-week program offers ...
Labor of Love Family Counseling
Labor of Love Family Counseling is located in Sheboygan, Wausaukee and Crivitz, WI. We have 6 full time therapists to meet the mental health counseling needs of every member of your family.
Hosted by Laurie Lawrenz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LPC, LSW, CDVTS, CSOTS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sheboygan, WI 53081
Labor of Love Family Counseling is located in Sheboygan, Wausaukee and Crivitz, WI. We have 6 full time therapists to meet the mental health counseling needs of every member of your family.
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" ...
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.
Inside the Female Neurodivergent Mind
Have you ever wondered, "Am I Neurodivergent?" Autism and ADHD are often misdiagnosed in adult women. Feel anxious? Feel different? Are you a loner? Easily distracted? Fidget a lot? Don't worry, you're not alone! This 10 hour course will help ...
Hosted by Jess Pliszka
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Muskego, WI 53150
Have you ever wondered, "Am I Neurodivergent?" Autism and ADHD are often misdiagnosed in adult women. Feel anxious? Feel different? Are you a loner? Easily distracted? Fidget a lot? Don't worry, you're not alone! This 10 hour course will help ...
Primary Outpatient Program (POP)
Arbor Place, Inc. is happy to offer Primary Outpatient Program (POP) as an intensive outpatient substance use disorder treatment. POP provides a structured treatment experience for clients. Clients receive information, assistance in structuring a substance-free lifestyle, and support to achieve ...
Hosted by Arbor Place, Inc.
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Menomonie, WI 54751
Arbor Place, Inc. is happy to offer Primary Outpatient Program (POP) as an intensive outpatient substance use disorder treatment. POP provides a structured treatment experience for clients. Clients receive information, assistance in structuring a substance-free lifestyle, and support to achieve ...
High School Art Therapy Group
This group is for anyone in high school who wants to deepen their authenticity, is curious about their intersectional identities and wants to connect with peers more vulnerably. We will be exploring mental health topics and making social connections through ...
Hosted by Madeleine Stoelinga
Counselor, MA, LPC-IT, ATR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53703
This group is for anyone in high school who wants to deepen their authenticity, is curious about their intersectional identities and wants to connect with peers more vulnerably. We will be exploring mental health topics and making social connections through ...
Alternatives & Treatment for Abusive Men (ATAM)
The ATAM Program is a specialzed State Certified domestic violence group for men based on over 30 years of experience. The group is a fourteen month, 44-session program that offers a focus on accountability, power and control, social skills and ...
Hosted by Darald Hanusa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LSCW, SAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53705
The ATAM Program is a specialzed State Certified domestic violence group for men based on over 30 years of experience. The group is a fourteen month, 44-session program that offers a focus on accountability, power and control, social skills and ...
Men's Non-violence Group
This group is for men who struggle with verbal, physical, sexual, financial, emotional and psychological abuse issues. I teach, coach, and confront these issues with the goal of helping men learn to live without abusiveness.
Hosted by Paul Schroeder-Haag
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MA, LPC, CCTP, CCATP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Allouez, WI 54301
This group is for men who struggle with verbal, physical, sexual, financial, emotional and psychological abuse issues. I teach, coach, and confront these issues with the goal of helping men learn to live without abusiveness.
Women's Issues
This group is a warm, safe and confidential place for women to talk about any of the variety of issues that women face, including self-esteem, relationships, divorce, parenting, stress and anxiety, depression, and body image. As well as to have ...
This group is a warm, safe and confidential place for women to talk about any of the variety of issues that women face, including self-esteem, relationships, divorce, parenting, stress and anxiety, depression, and body image. As well as to have ...
Healing From Hidden Abuse
What is the Healing From Hidden Abuse group all about?? 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 ...
Hosted by Brittany Morrissey
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LPC-IT, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oconomowoc, WI 53066
What is the Healing From Hidden Abuse group all about?? 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 ...
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
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 ...
Bipolar, Anxiety & Panic Group
This is an ongoing support group for individuals with bipolar, anxiety or panic disorder. Within this group, people have the opportunity to connect with others in a supportive environment that encourages cognitive behavioral techniques. • Group Leader: Joel Winston, LCSW. ...
Hosted by American Behavioral Clinics
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mequon, WI 53092
This is an ongoing support group for individuals with bipolar, anxiety or panic disorder. Within this group, people have the opportunity to connect with others in a supportive environment that encourages cognitive behavioral techniques. • Group Leader: Joel Winston, LCSW. ...
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 ...
Postpartum Workshops
Support for Mothers and Nonbinary Parents who have given birth in the last two years. Honor and learn about yourself as a person and a mother while building community, sharing your story, and learning coping skills. Sign up for 2 ...
Hosted by Marriage and Family Focus, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53703
Support for Mothers and Nonbinary Parents who have given birth in the last two years. Honor and learn about yourself as a person and a mother while building community, sharing your story, and learning coping skills. Sign up for 2 ...
Tier 1 DBT Skills
Introductory group meeting weekly. New skills are introduced each week with assigned homework for practice. Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment that is derived from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. DBT skills groups are an effective treatment for a wide ...
Hosted by Sharon L Kleppe
Licensed Professional Counselor, CMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oconomowoc, WI 53066
Introductory group meeting weekly. New skills are introduced each week with assigned homework for practice. Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment that is derived from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. DBT skills groups are an effective treatment for a wide ...
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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.