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Hosted by Samantha Greenwald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCPC, CADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60614
Worried your teen may not graduate high school or college? Are you struggling to like your son or daughter right now? Do you need to help them but are not really sure where to start? Come to one of our virtual parent support groups via Zoom. Every Thursday night, parents come together at Sandstone Care and help each other as they navigate the challenges of helping their teen or young adult who struggles with drugs, alcohol, and mental health concerns. Parent support groups are free and open to all parents to attend. No program affiliation is required.
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Hosted by Sandstone Care Teen & Young Adult Treatment Center
LPC, LAC, CAC-III, CSAC-A
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60654
Our clinical team includes licensed professional counselors with substance abuse specializations, a licensed clinical social worker with substance abuse specialization, a family therapist, a family recovery coach, and an academic & vocational specialist.
Sandstone Care Chicago ensures that you receive the correct diagnosis, and helps you find the proper and most effective treatment for your substance use and mental health conditions. We listen to your concerns and meet you wherever you are on your recovery journey.
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Hosted by Monarch Counseling & Consulting, LLC
Treatment Center, LCSW, CADC, CIP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60654
I conduct three different weekly men's groups to support recovery from addiction and codependence. These groups meet on Mondays, 1:30-3:00 pm, Mondays, 3:30-5:00 pm and Tuesdays, 1:30-3:00 pm. Groups have up to nine members and are open-ended to allow members sufficient time to work on any issues that bring them into treatment, extending from entry into recovery to realizing the benefits of long term recovery.
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Hosted by Jeffrey David Roth
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60602
I may ask questions about such issues to draw attention to the connection between addiction and these symptoms.
As a group psychotherapist and addiction psychiatrist, I am available to work with you on any phase of recovery from addictions, compulsive behaviors and the effects of being in a relationship with an addict (whether parent, sibling, partner or child). I understand addiction as a broad disease, including substances (alcohol, nicotine, opiates, stimulants, sedatives and other drugs), food, sex, money, work and codependence. I often work in collaboration with individual therapists and mutual support groups to enhance the effectiveness of each intervention.
This group is for adults navigating issues with substance use and interested in building relationships while in recovery. Discuss topics such as triggers and cravings, relapse prevention, harm reduction, finding meaning again, boundaries, and relationships. This will be a process-oriented closed group, ideally 5-8 clients, meeting weekly beginning mid-April 2024. Looking at Thursday or Friday mornings, specific time TBD depending on client availability. BCBS accepted or cash-pay up to $60/session
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Hosted by Aj (Abby) Carlson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60622
As human beings, we all have a need to be seen, heard, and understood. Our relational needs are particularly important when in a place of struggle. As your therapist, I will strive to hold space, offer safety and relational connection as you reimagine and change your relationship with yourself, others, and the world around. I am experienced and passionate about working with individuals, groups, and queer couples. Areas of focus include LGBTQ identity work, becoming an anti-racist, embodiment, substance use, spiritual trauma, interpersonal and internal conflict, and anxiety.
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Hosted by Tessa Mandala
Counselor, MEd, LCPC, LPC, C-IAYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60640
Chicago PHC is dedicated to providing ethical, confidential, and helpful therapy to those in need. We have a dozen therapists that have specialties across the board. Please contact us for more information.
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Hosted by Tom Alcock
Psychologist, PsyD, CADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60611
My experience and expertise includes working with with anxiety, depression, unexplained physical symptoms, substance abuse/dependence, bipolar and mood disorders, issues of identity, eating and exercise disorders, grief & loss, performance, motivation, PTSD, and chronic stress.
Personally, I know how difficult it was for me to get out of bed when suffering from depression and anxiety and to go about the everyday when concerned about having another panic attack. I know how valuable it was for me to have someone to talk to that wouldn't judge me or make me feel guilty about being exactly where I was at the time. The idea of "you should be fine", or "you have no reason to be anxious or depressed" is hurtful and doesn't help.
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Hosted by Lisa Abrams
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCPC, CSADC, MCAP, ICADC, CIP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60613
My 17 trauma-focused psychotherapy groups provide therapeutic spaces to experience the transformative power of healing in community. Together, members identify and unpack deep attachment wounds, change self-destructive behavioral patterns, and enrich their lives. My model is strength- and resiliency-based. I am supportive and directive, compassionate and challenging, process-oriented, and goal-oriented. I approach therapy with warmth, authenticity, and depth of concern for my patients' total well-being. I encourage transparency, speakability, and exploration of power dynamics as they play out in group and society.
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Hosted by Marcia Nickow
Psychologist, PsyD, CADC, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60602
I present nationally and internationally on topics related to addictions, trauma, anger/aggression, cultural issues, eating disorders, group psychotherapy, and professional issues such as compassion fatigue.
I love working with people of all cultures who have histories of trauma and addiction and who want to make pivotal breakthroughs in recovery. I work best with patients who engage honestly, directly and courageously; welcome challenges; and want to thrive. We discover and nurture strengths borne of struggle. I specialize in culturally responsive group treatment of trauma and addiction, relationship issues, family dynamics and multigenerational legacies. I empower patients; we tap into their insight, intellect, creativity and spontaneity. I enthusiastically welcome Black, Brown, Indigenous, and other People of Color to my practice.
In addition to our evidence-based substance use and mental health therapy services, We provide robust academic support by certified and credentialed teachers to ensure the client’s schoolwork stays up to date. We help clients catch up on school work and teach individualized learning strategies to build academic confidence.
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Hosted by Sandstone Care Teen & Young Adult Treatment Center
LPC, LAC, CAC-III, CSAC-A
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60654
Our clinical team includes licensed professional counselors with substance abuse specializations, a licensed clinical social worker with substance abuse specialization, a family therapist, a family recovery coach, and an academic & vocational specialist.
Sandstone Care Chicago ensures that you receive the correct diagnosis, and helps you find the proper and most effective treatment for your substance use and mental health conditions. We listen to your concerns and meet you wherever you are on your recovery journey.
The group is for those wishing to work on interpersonal skills while exploring issues related to anxiety/depression, alcohol/drugs use/misuse, eating and body image, trauma, perfectionism, social anxiety/isolation, boundaries, fear, anger, grief/loss, job/career transitions. The group meets weekly online for 90 minutes. I meet individually with prospective group members 1-3x before they transition into the group. This gives the prospective group member time to determine if my style works for them.
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Hosted by Trish Flaherty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60611
Are addiction, eating disorders, or trauma impacting your ability to live your best life? Do you feel like Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh, seeing life in a gloomy light? There are various ways people medicate pain and trauma. Perhaps you are drawn to risk and are using drugs or alcohol to the point where it's derailing your life. Food, exercise, money, work, or sex could also be used in a numbing way to help you escape reality. With all this chaos, there's no time to thrive; you're simply trying to survive.
I conduct four different weekly women's groups to support recovery from addiction and codependence. These groups meet on Tuesdays, 7:30-9:00 am, Tuesdays 3:30-5:00 pm, Wednesdays, 11:30 am-1:00 pm and Fridays, 8:30-10:00 am. Groups have up to nine members and are open-ended to allow members sufficient time to work on any issues that bring them into treatment, extending from entry into recovery to realizing the benefits of long term recovery.
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Hosted by Jeffrey David Roth
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60602
I may ask questions about such issues to draw attention to the connection between addiction and these symptoms.
As a group psychotherapist and addiction psychiatrist, I am available to work with you on any phase of recovery from addictions, compulsive behaviors and the effects of being in a relationship with an addict (whether parent, sibling, partner or child). I understand addiction as a broad disease, including substances (alcohol, nicotine, opiates, stimulants, sedatives and other drugs), food, sex, money, work and codependence. I often work in collaboration with individual therapists and mutual support groups to enhance the effectiveness of each intervention.
A supportive, safe space for anyone to process their on-going recovery from substance or behavioral addiction.
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Hosted by Nicky Zimniak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60602
My expertise spans areas such as autism, ADHD, substance use and addiction, dual diagnosis, anxiety, depression, relationship and attachment issues, life transitions, and the development of healthy coping skills.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or grappling with a deep sense of emptiness? Does it seem like the world around you is out of sync with your needs, or that your usual coping strategies are no longer effective? You don’t have to face these challenges alone. As your therapist, I am committed to building a compassionate and collaborative relationship with you, rooted in trust and understanding. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can openly share your experiences and feel truly heard. Together, we’ll develop a personalized plan to help you achieve your goals and bring about meaningful, positive change in your life.
This is an open-ended interpersonal process group offered to men and women in the early and middle stages of recovery from various addictions, including drugs and alcohol, gambling, and sex and pornography. Mutual support for maintaining abstinence and enhancing coping skills is emphasized. New goals consistent with sobriety are encouraged.
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Hosted by Barney Straus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PCGC, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60602
I specialize in treating addictions to drugs, alcohol, and behaviors such as gambling, sex, Internet, and eating. I also address underlying issues such as anxiety, depression, and relationship problems. I work with adults of all ages individually as well as in groups. My approach to therapy is an interpersonal, client-centered approach. In other words, the client's own treatment goals are of central importance. Recovering from addiction usually entails two phases; stopping the problematic behavior, and the examining deeper issues.
We believe that family involvement is integral and necessary for the successful recovery of our clients. A person exists within a family and should be treated within the context of the family. To improve the quality of life as a family, it’s essential to involve the entire family in treatment through individual family therapy and multi-family groups.
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Hosted by Sandstone Care Teen & Young Adult Treatment Center
LPC, LAC, CAC-III, CSAC-A
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60654
Our clinical team includes licensed professional counselors with substance abuse specializations, a licensed clinical social worker with substance abuse specialization, a family therapist, a family recovery coach, and an academic & vocational specialist.
Sandstone Care Chicago ensures that you receive the correct diagnosis, and helps you find the proper and most effective treatment for your substance use and mental health conditions. We listen to your concerns and meet you wherever you are on your recovery journey.
I conduct two different weekly mixed gender groups to support recovery from addiction and codependence. These groups meet on Thursdays, 7:30-9:00 am and 3:30-5:00 pm. Groups have up to nine members and are open-ended to allow members sufficient time to work on any issues that bring them into treatment, extending from entry into recovery to realizing the benefits of long term recovery.
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Hosted by Jeffrey David Roth
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60602
I may ask questions about such issues to draw attention to the connection between addiction and these symptoms.
As a group psychotherapist and addiction psychiatrist, I am available to work with you on any phase of recovery from addictions, compulsive behaviors and the effects of being in a relationship with an addict (whether parent, sibling, partner or child). I understand addiction as a broad disease, including substances (alcohol, nicotine, opiates, stimulants, sedatives and other drugs), food, sex, money, work and codependence. I often work in collaboration with individual therapists and mutual support groups to enhance the effectiveness of each intervention.
In DBT, four skills modules are designed to specifically assist individuals cope and respond to daily stressors. Mindfulness is designed to teach a person how to focus their mind and attention. Distress tolerance is centered on accepting the current situation and finding ways to survive and tolerate the moment without engaging in problematic behavior. Emotion regulation skills include learning to identify and label current emotions, identifying obstacles to changing emotions, reducing emotional reactivity, increasing positive emotions, and changing emotions. Finally, interpersonal effectiveness skills teach effective strategies for asking for what one needs, saying no, and coping with interpersonal conflict.
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Hosted by Mind Body Co-op
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60602
Our clinical team works together for solution focused healing and address addressing issues related to: Abuse, Addictions, Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA), Anger, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Bullying, Codependence, Confidence, Cross-Cultural Issues, Chronic Pain, Depression, Divorce, Eating Disorders, Exercise, Addiction, Family of Origin difficulties, Grief & Loss, Immigration & Acculturation adjustments, Life Transitions, Loneliness, Neglect, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Parenting Challenges, Personality Disorders, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem Issues, Self-Injur,y Sexual Exploitation, Trauma & Work-Related Stress.
Mind Body Co-op is Chicago's premiere space to discover and explore what is occurring internally at the cognitive, emotional, and physical levels. This unique, holistic approach to treatment of trauma, co-dependence, addiction, unmanageability with food, and mood disorders provides clients an opportunity to heal holistically and efficiently. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, bringing together the mind and the body opens you up to limitless possibilities. MBC provides thoughtful, collaborative, and complete care to help you reach your goals and navigate your best life. The MBC team works together to offer services to help you access your whole self for holistic healing and wellness. MBC offers a variety of clinical services including Individual (adults, teens, couples ) Family, & Group Psychotherapy, DBT Skills Training, Medication Management, Adventure Therapy and Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing, Yoga, Nutrition and Reiki therapies. The MBC team is available for consultation about what service or combination of services will align with your goals.
The group is for those wishing to work on interpersonal skills while exploring issues related to anxiety/depression, alcohol/drugs use/misuse, eating and body image, trauma, perfectionism, social anxiety/isolation, boundaries, fear, anger, grief/loss, career. The group meets weekly online for 1.5 hours. I meet individually with prospective group members 1-3x before they transition into the group. This gives the prospective group member time to determine if my style works for them.
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Hosted by Trish Flaherty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60602
Are addiction, eating disorders, or trauma impacting your ability to live your best life? Do you feel like Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh, seeing life in a gloomy light? There are various ways people medicate pain and trauma. Perhaps you are drawn to risk and are using drugs or alcohol to the point where it's derailing your life. Food, exercise, money, work, or sex could also be used in a numbing way to help you escape reality. With all this chaos, there's no time to thrive; you're simply trying to survive.
Based on Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Substance Use Disorders (DBT-SUDs), this group offers a combination of DBT skill-building and process work to help participants make and sustain the changes needed to get and stay clean/sober. This group is open to adults who struggle with addiction and would like to build skills to sustain and enhance their recovery. BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO are accepted. Out of pocket rates are also available.
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Hosted by Victoria Ann Kessinger
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60602
She works with clients who struggle with emotional and behavioral dysregulation, self-injury, depression, binge eating disorder, bulimia, substance abuse disorders, and PTSD.
Victoria is the founder of Great Lakes Therapy Center (GLTC) and a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Therapist. At GLTC, she provides individual therapy, leads DBT skills groups and supervises other therapists. She has many years of experience providing comprehensive DBT and specializes in treating Borderline Personality Disorder. In addition to providing DBT, Victoria uses the DBT Prolonged Exposure protocol to treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
This group is designed to support men recovering from addictions to drugs, alcohol, pornography, and gambling. Participants create accountability with each other and offer ongoing support for the recovery process. This group is currently meeting online.
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Hosted by Barney Straus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PCGC, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60602
I specialize in treating addictions to drugs, alcohol, and behaviors such as gambling, sex, Internet, and eating. I also address underlying issues such as anxiety, depression, and relationship problems. I work with adults of all ages individually as well as in groups. My approach to therapy is an interpersonal, client-centered approach. In other words, the client's own treatment goals are of central importance. Recovering from addiction usually entails two phases; stopping the problematic behavior, and the examining deeper issues.
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Addiction Support Groups
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.