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 & Assoc. | Family Therapy Center
Marriage & Family Therapist
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 ...
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
Modern Mindfulness - 4 Session Series
Would you like to experience more joy in your day to day activities? Would you like to reduce stress, increase focus and concentration and improve your relationships? Mindfulness is the practice of cultivating moment to moment awareness in a non-judgmental ...
Hosted by Iman L Khan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Racine, WI 53405
Would you like to experience more joy in your day to day activities? Would you like to reduce stress, increase focus and concentration and improve your relationships? Mindfulness is the practice of cultivating moment to moment awareness in a non-judgmental ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Waypoint Counseling & Wellness
Please visit Waypointwi.com for therapist profiles and for new client requests.
Hosted by Annmarie Geiss
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAAT, LPC, DARTT, RYT-200
Verified Verified
Group meets in Monona, WI 53716
Please visit Waypointwi.com for therapist profiles and for new client requests.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Training
Groups are available for adults as well as adolescents and their families to learn and practice DBT skills.
Hosted by Pauquette Center for Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD, DBT-LBC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53704
Groups are available for adults as well as adolescents and their families to learn and practice DBT skills.
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.
Womxn's Interpersonal Process Group :: Online
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. Currently screening new members.
Hosted by Jami DeVolder
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Milwaukee, WI 53202
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. Currently screening new members.
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 ...
Intuitive Eating Support and Education
Hosted by Center for Change, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Walworth, WI 53184
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 ...
Men's SOT and Trauma Groups
Our experienced clinicians facilitate comprehensive SO and sex-compulsive treatment, in both group and individual settings, for adult men and women. Some individuals seek help because they recognize that their behavior will get them into personal and legal trouble if they ...
Hosted by Pathways Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brookfield, WI 53005
Our experienced clinicians facilitate comprehensive SO and sex-compulsive treatment, in both group and individual settings, for adult men and women. Some individuals seek help because they recognize that their behavior will get them into personal and legal trouble if they ...
Lake Geneva Wellness Clinic, LLC
Hosted by Lake Geneva Wellness Clinic, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, AODA, NCC, ICS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lake Geneva, WI 53147
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 ...
Responsibility in Relationships Group
This is group therapy in which clients 21+ discuss their part in their relationships (romantic and other) and we go through Melody Beattie's workbook 'Codependent No More'. Group rates are on sliding scale and can be discussed. The group meets ...
Hosted by Simone D LaPierre
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT-IT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53703
This is group therapy in which clients 21+ discuss their part in their relationships (romantic and other) and we go through Melody Beattie's workbook 'Codependent No More'. Group rates are on sliding scale and can be discussed. The group meets ...
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, ...
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 ...
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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.