LGBTQ+ Support Group
This group offers a safe space to gain support from peers as we address the impact of sexuality, gender identity, ethnicity, and other parts of our identity on our daily lives.
Hosted by Kate Sayers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Shorewood, WI 53211
This group offers a safe space to gain support from peers as we address the impact of sexuality, gender identity, ethnicity, and other parts of our identity on our daily lives.
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 ...
Young Mens Substance Abuse
Group Therapy for young people predominantly male struggling with personal substance abuse. Typically facing criminal charges of DUI/OWI or Possession/Dealing of Controlled Substances
Hosted by Daniel Bird
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, SAC
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Hartland, WI 53029
Group Therapy for young people predominantly male struggling with personal substance abuse. Typically facing criminal charges of DUI/OWI or Possession/Dealing of Controlled Substances
Lakes Counseling Center
Hosted by Lakes Counseling Center, LLC
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Alay Health Team - Psychiatry Child & Adult
Psychiatry Medication Management via Telepsychiatry, Virtual Visits, for Adults & Children offered THROUGHOUT Wisconsin. ***ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS! Short wait times!!!*** Progressive evidenced based care with pharmaceutical therapies and remote patient monitoring.
Hosted by Visionary Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pewaukee, WI 53072
Psychiatry Medication Management via Telepsychiatry, Virtual Visits, for Adults & Children offered THROUGHOUT Wisconsin. ***ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS! Short wait times!!!*** Progressive evidenced based care with pharmaceutical therapies and remote patient monitoring.
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 ...
Eating Disorder Support Network
The Eating Disorder Support Network offers facilitated lunch group followed by a process group Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and Friday's at 12:00 noon. We also offer a variety of evening groups and workshops for people experiencing issues with food, weight ...
Hosted by Andrea Vogel Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53719
The Eating Disorder Support Network offers facilitated lunch group followed by a process group Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and Friday's at 12:00 noon. We also offer a variety of evening groups and workshops for people experiencing issues with food, weight ...
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 ...
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 ...
Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program
West Grove Clinic is offering a virtual Substance Use IOP program that meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 5-8:05pm.
West Grove Clinic is offering a virtual Substance Use IOP program that meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 5-8:05pm.
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 ...
Hosted by Many Roads Clinic
Counselor, MA, LPC, CSAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Shorewood, WI 53211
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 ...
Depression
Group for adult females suffering symptoms of depression, trauma and post traumatic stress disorder.
Hosted by Charlotte D Mayfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Milwaukee, WI 53211
Group for adult females suffering symptoms of depression, trauma and post traumatic stress disorder.
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.
Anger Management
Dynamic and interactive programming to assist people in learning about anger and how to handle anger appropriately
Hosted by Scott Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Allis, WI 53214
Dynamic and interactive programming to assist people in learning about anger and how to handle anger appropriately
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 ...
Mind body spirit program
Additional offices in Shorewood, Wauwatosa, New Berlin.
Hosted by Mind body spirit program
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Elm Grove, WI 53122
Additional offices in Shorewood, Wauwatosa, New Berlin.
LGBT+ Youth Therapy Group
This therapy group supports LGBTQ2IA+ youth in feeling connected with peers in the context of the natural world. We include art therapy activities, equine therapy, and nature-based activities as part of the group series. Themes include safety, belonging, normal and ...
Hosted by Jessica Dallman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, IMH-E, ACS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mount Horeb, WI 53572
This therapy group supports LGBTQ2IA+ youth in feeling connected with peers in the context of the natural world. We include art therapy activities, equine therapy, and nature-based activities as part of the group series. Themes include safety, belonging, normal and ...
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.
Be. Resilient
A group designed for children ages 9 - 12 that focuses on identifying and enhancing areas of strength. Each child is resilient in their own unique way. This group will illuminate resilient experiences and demonstrate additional strategies to cope with ...
Hosted by Be. // Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Appleton, WI 54915
A group designed for children ages 9 - 12 that focuses on identifying and enhancing areas of strength. Each child is resilient in their own unique way. This group will illuminate resilient experiences and demonstrate additional strategies to cope with ...
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 ...
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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.