Support Groups in 60614
Utilizing the Open Studio Process, I offer creative process workshops and specialized groups. I originated the Create Space workshops to offer the Open Studio Process of process-oriented intuitive art making and reflective writing in a small group context. I also offer specialized creative process workshops for your staff or team.
Hosted by Gregg (Cal) Calvird
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60614
As a licensed clinical professional counselor, my practice focus is on adult issues of work/life balance, relationship issues, managing depression and anxiety, as well as substance use and compulsive behaviors. Grounded in client-centered and humanistic philosophies of growth and change, my style is active, collaborative and respectful. As an artist trained as a psychotherapist, I believe strongly in the untapped creative capacity and resilience of each person to translate actionable insight into relevant, meaningful change.
Pregnancy is an amazing period in a woman's life! Perhaps because of this, it can also be extremely challenging. Join us in a group designed to teach you how to use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills during this time. DBT is a cognitive behavioral treatment developed by Marsha Linehan, Ph.D., ABPP. It is evidence-based and helps people learn to use new skills and strategies to develop a life that they experience worth living. The group will focus on learning and implementing skill from DBT's four modules: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
Hosted by Emmi Barnoski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60614
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience working with diverse populations of various ages, cultures and backgrounds. I have come to tailor my clinical practice toward assisting clients in discovering their true and unique values that can lead to a life worth living. I combine elements of dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, solution focused therapy and unified protocol to create specific treatment planning based on each individual client's needs.
Inter-Acting is a virtual peer group for high school or middle school students who are struggling in one or more social areas. Inter-Acting provides an opportunity for participants to strengthen their interacting skills and help increase their confidence with peers across the country! Our sessions are fun & inviting so participants can practice and expand their skills. Inter-Acting is practical and relevant, so that each participant can see immediate results in themself and apply their new skills to build their confidence and successfully navigate their daily interactions. The students also help direct the content and the learning!
I honor the courage it takes for you to have made it to this point in your journey. I work to facilitate a space of curiosity that leads to deeper insight, awareness, and self-compassion to help bring meaningful change where it is needed. I believe that resilience, the capacity to recover from adversity, is a key ability for mental and emotional health. Building this capacity is a healing practice. I use resiliency skills in the “here and now” during our sessions to build healthy habits for sustainable wellness. I also value collaboration, and often invite feedback to ensure your voice and purpose is at the center of the work,
What Would Queer Jesus Do™ is a peer support group designed to build community for BIPOC folks and white allies who are LGBTQ+ and were raised in Christianity. Whether your connection to Christianity is severed, intact, or something in between, WWQJD™ is a space to explore what faith and spirituality can look like when allowed to be truly inclusive and expansive, coming back to the question “What would a Queer Jesus do?” Through peer support, storytelling, and a liberation lens, WWQJD™ aims to foster trust and curious exploration within a community-minded setting for group members.
Hosted by Leanette Pokuwaah
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60614
You are not alone. It is so easy to shame or become critical of ourselves when we feel like we did not meet our own expectations. It is easy to compare ourselves to others and feel like everyone else seems so secure and confident. In this therapy space, we will journey together as you unravel all you need to feel grounded and equipped for new challenges. I bring warmth, light, and peaceful energy into the therapy space so that you feel comfortable showing up as your whole self. Our space will help support you as you obtain the tools, such as mindfulness and self-compassion practices, to best heal and care for yourself.
Are you struggling with losing a beloved furry friend/companion/animal assistant? Losing a pet can be one of the most heart-wrenching experiences in life. At St Pauls, we understand the deep bond you shared with your beloved pet/family member, and we're here to offer support, understanding, and a virtual shoulder to lean on. Join Dr. Nancy Curotto from Pet Loss Psychotherapy for a 1-hour virtual support group. Click the link to register for the virtual support group. tinyurl.com/healing-hearts-support.
Hosted by Nancy Curotto, Psy.D. LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60614
For over 20 years, I've had the privilege of helping individuals recognize their emotional needs and develop the skills to achieve wellness. I offer a specialized setting where you can develop an understanding of how past/current relationships, childhood, and adult experiences have influenced your life, career choices/satisfaction, and overall happiness. My treatment style is interactive, and my approach includes exploring mental/emotional, spiritual, and physical needs and identifying your strengths and gifts. I emphasize the importance and uniqueness of diverse cultural backgrounds and their influence on one's life.
Feeling anxious, like you can’t tell up from down? Maybe you’re having a hard time getting up in the morning. If this sounds like you, you’ve found the right group! Incorporating skills from CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, and more! You will learn at least one new skill per week, being able to practice in session. You’ll also get the support of group when struggling with the skills. This group will be held every week (START DATE/ DAY/ TIME: TBA) virtually. Cost is $35 per session or use insurance (BCBS, Aetna, or United PPO).
Accepting New Clients 2024! Feeling like you've been stuck in a hole and can't tell up from down. Maybe you keep telling yourself you can't feel better. Therapy is not about "fixing you." You're not broken. Therapy is a way for you to become a better version of yourself while taking the steps to live a more fulfilling and authentic life. A collaborative approach will help you feel therapy isn’t a one sided relationship because we will walk side by side together. You will be able to make the necessary changes to have a life worth living, while learning to accept yourself the way you are.
A Space for Connection and Support - Thrive Ahead Co. is excited to offer a welcoming, drop-in support group for LGBTQ+ individuals seeking connection and a safe space to navigate life’s challenges. Facilitated by Laura Young, LPC (they/them), this group provides a supportive environment to discuss topics like identity, relationships, mental health, and the LGBTQ+ experience. Join us weekly on Google Meet to find community, share, and grow. Details: When: Tuesdays from 5-6 pm CST - Starting in December - Who: LGBTQ+ adults in Illinois - Schedule a registration call at www.thriveahead.co and pick “Support Group Registration”
Hosted by Laura Young
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60614
Are you struggling with uncertainty around your gender identity? Whether you are exploring your gender as a cis, gender non-conforming, or trans person, I can understand the anxiety and confusion that surrounds such a journey. Working together, we will ease your fears, address your questions, and help you to find peace in yourself and your identity. Through lived experience, professional experience, and my education in art therapy and counseling, I aim to help you through this process of self discovery. I like to approach our work together with creativity in mind. Undergoing a time of personal discovery brings up lots of feelings.
The group focuses on self-esteem and coping strategies for girls ages 8-10.
I am the founder of Lincoln Park Psychology and I work with people of all ages. I am often sought out for high-risk adolescents, patients with low self-image, those managing emotional instability, and navigating relationship issues (peer or romantic). I work closely with you to identify triggers and patterns, and set realistic and collaborative goals for change. The bulk of my experience was helping youth and families find life success in therapeutic day school settings. As an inclusive psychologist, I welcome clients of all backgrounds, cultures, identities, and belief systems.
GROUP IS AT CAPACITY. This cohesive mixed-gender process group meets weekly and includes young adults (20s/30s) who are coping with a wide variety of challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, work-stress, relationship issues, and family conflict. Through positive peer support, empathetic feedback, access to diverse perspectives and the normalization of symptoms and experiences, group members feel less alone while working through challenges and concerns. Within this safe and non-judgmental environment, clients gain self-awareness, increase insight, develop healthier coping strategies and expand their support network.
Often times the first step to feeling better is simply the act of being heard and feeling truly understood. I have found continual reward in helping people navigate the most challenging and stressful times of their lives. I strongly believe that the quality of the therapeutic relationship directly effects an individual’s healing process, thus my primary goal is focused on developing and maintaining a safe, open, empathetic and trusting dynamic with each client I work with. I establish this with honesty and transparency, by remaining authentic to my own natural counseling style and through genuine, meaningful interactions.
8-week online tabletop gaming experience led by a licensed therapist. DUNGEONS & DRAGONS will be a Virtual Therapy Group lead by Adam Hill, LSW & Aiden Cox, MSW. Level up your social skills and work towards personal goals in a supportive, creative setting $30 self-pay (per session) or BCBS insurance Important details Email Aiden@cfctherapy.com 18+. Free intake call required. Must have computer, internet, and webcam to join. January 8th thru February 26th 2025
Accepting new clients in-person or virtual. Our approach is goal-oriented at all levels and we truly believe everyone deserves to be free from the things holding them back. At CFC you will find a team of therapists who truly care. We take our time to get to know our clients and create goals that we can support you with. Whether it is you and your partner seeking intimacy or you are looking for relief from anxiety that doesn't seem to ever go away; we are here to help. Our motto is to walk beside our clients and share in this journey. We have 3 EMDR trained therapists, 4 couples counselors and 3 interns.
This men’s process group is for young adults (20s-30s) experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-confidence and feelings of loneliness. Recurring themes also include romantic stressors, difficult family dynamics, trauma, substance use, managing work stress/professional burnout, establishing appropriate boundaries, developing supportive friendships and navigating complex interpersonal relationships. Within this safe and non-judgmental environment, clients receive tangible feedback on ways to challenge negative core-beliefs and replace shaming/critical inner dialogues with more compassionate narratives. Access to diverse perspectives helps members increase self-awareness, improve insight, develop healthier coping strategies, and expand their support network.
Often times the first step to feeling better is simply the act of being heard and feeling truly understood. I have found continual reward in helping people navigate the most challenging and stressful times of their lives. I strongly believe that the quality of the therapeutic relationship directly effects an individual’s healing process, thus my primary goal is focused on developing and maintaining a safe, open, empathetic and trusting dynamic with each client I work with. I establish this with honesty and transparency, by remaining authentic to my own natural counseling style and through genuine, meaningful interactions.
Based on the best-selling books by Dr. Lindsay Gibson, this support group offers space and care for children of emotionally immature parents/people. This group has been a successful way for people to feel understood, cared-for, and provided with cutting edge resources and materials from Dr. Gibson and other experts' work in this field. Groups are run in a closed format and are accessible to anyone regardless of ability to pay.
Our perspective is that everyone's life has a story, and therapy is a way to identify and change that story to fit with your goals and values. Seeking therapy can be difficult, and we enjoy supporting people in finding their narrative and re-writing it the way they desire to fit their needs. As strength-based and client-centered therapists, we believe that meeting people where they are enables them to feel at ease and supported in the process. Helping others identify their innate strengths and using them is a large part of my philosophy. We are an anti racist practice and pride ourselves on being able to serve BIPOC populations.
