Topics of discussions include: Defining betrayal trauma amd understanding symptoms, Exploring definitions of safety, Exploring boundaries, shame and self-blame, trust, anger, self-esteem and body image, Defining personal core values and personal strengths, Coping and self-regulation skills, Self-care and self-compassion skills, Establishing safe and trusting social support/relationships.
Hosted by Tiffany Voltz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd, SEP, APSATS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Evanston, IL 60201
I am honored to travel alongside clients living with the effects of trauma and grief and be a support through their healing process. Utlizing a holistic, whole-person lens, I work with adults that are exploring career transitions, experiencing burnout, navigating life after infidelity and betrayal trauma, finding their way during and after divorce, healing from developmental and systemic trauma, seeking to build self-trust and self-worth, aligning with their core values, and learning how to uncover the parts of them that hold them back and keep them stuck.
The Circle of Courage is a group designed to achieve developmentally appropriate social skills, including making friendships, emotional regulation, feeling comfortable in a group setting, and behavior management. There are two separate groups; one for children 6-14 and one for teens 15-21.
My patient-focused therapeutic approach is designed to promote positive outcomes for patients who are facing some of life's toughest challenges, and guide them to use their inner strength to become more confident and ultimately meet their goals. All of this is accomplished in an empathic way, while I listen and offer feedback. As they grow, my patients become happier and more successful in their lives.
We strive to provide high-quality, compassionate care. We assess and treat a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, ADHD, PTSD, insomnia, alcohol/substance use, and personality disorders.
Hosted by Dr. Andrew McClintock
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60641
Are you struggling with a mental health issue, confused and unsure of where to turn? I can help. Through a psychological assessment, I will help you to understand the nature of the problem and what treatments are indicated for that problem. From there, I may offer a course of treatment or connect you with my colleague (Dr. Shannon McCarrick) for therapy. For more information about me, Dr. McCarrick, and our clinic, please see our website: www.mccarrickmcclintock.com
Each of our therapists has their own expertise, and training specializing in, but not limited to, perinatal mental health, couples counseling, family therapy, support for adolescents and emerging adults, sports and mental performance consultation, and addiction and recovery support. ?All of the therapists at Chase Wellness are dedicated to continuing education, growth, and professional development. We care about our clients and work hard to create a compassionate, strengths-based environment that is conducive to healing. We have a range of specialized trainings and cater therapeutic approaches and interventions to each individual client based on their needs. ?
As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist for over a decade, I am passionate about supporting clients in their personal growth and overcoming a range of mental health challenges. My approach to therapy is grounded in a warm, empathetic, and collaborative style, where I aim to empower clients as they make meaningful changes in their lives. My clinical specialties include anxiety, depression, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, relationship dynamics, communication, attachment, loss, life transitions, intimacy, parenting, school and work-related stress, self-esteem, and executive functioning skills.
Options is a discussion series based on the principles of harm reduction. Rather than focusing on abstinence or sobriety, this semi-structured discussion series will support men who want to change their relationship with alcohol and/or other drugs. Through conversation and activities, this series will consider each person's history of substance use and will support each man as he redefines his relationship with substances and establishes personal goals for use.
Hosted by Jeff Levy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CTRS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60640
We often seek therapy because ways we’ve learned to navigate the world aren’t working the way they used to or the way we’d like them to. Sometimes these strategies cause us pain and sometimes they cause pain to others. Our work involves uncovering strategies we’ve learned to survive in the world and understanding where they come from. Once we understand their origin and function, we can develop awareness of when they arise in the present and make choices to navigate differently.
Are you someone who struggles with putting themselves first? Are you constantly worried about others' opinions? Do you put the needs of someone who may not appreciate you in front of yourself? Are you in a dangerous relationship you feel trapped in? Then this group is for you!
Michelle is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor whom received her degree and trained at Northwestern University. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in several different therapeutic environments. Michelle works to create a safe, warm, and enjoyable space for you to explore yourself and your life. Michelle has extensive experience working with self injuring behavior, suicidal ideations, depression, anxiety, and every day stress. While she is extensively trained in many practices, Michelle understand each person has the own preference for therapy. She will work with you to identify and focus on your strengths.
I am starting a monthly clinical consultation group that will use poetry and memoir to help participants better understand and describe clients' and their own subjective experience. We will meet at a Lincoln Park location with parking, beginning November 2, from 1:30 to 3:00. An initial commitment of 6 months is requested.
Hosted by Maureen R Kelly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60614
Most of us seek help when the ways we have learned to cope are no longer working and we are in pain. Some strategies for survival -- like using alcohol or other drugs to manage moods, or keeping silent when one needs to speak -- may have been needed earlier in life but in adulthood are no longer effective. Working to change is hard, and I believe a therapist needs to be attentive, accepting, and curious to help clients untangle their struggles. It's important to really hear someone's story fully, to listen hard and well and help make sense of it, and then helping them imagine new ways of being.
Our group of highly trained therapists provides treatment for people struggling with a variety of issues. We work with adults, adolescents, and couples who find themselves experiencing difficulties that get in the way of leading balanced and fulfilled lives. Each of our therapists has specialized training and experience to meet your needs. Please see our website to learn more about our providers.
Do you struggle with problems that are difficult to change and seem to repeat endlessly? Issues of depression, anxiety, traumatic histories, and grief are more common than you might realize. Working with a compassionate and experienced therapist can bring relief and a greater understanding of the self.
A group for non-binary and gender expansive folx and all women looking to process religious trauma in a group setting. Wherever you are at on your deconstruction and/or deconversion journey, you are welcome here. Attendees often share how no matter their religious background, they find it healing to connect with others on the theme of growing up in high demand religious settings. Topics include purity culture and the patriarchy, gender identity and sexuality, deconstruction, and reclamation. Group members offer each other feedback, engage in empathetic listening, building community, and practice sharing their stories in a safe space.
Hosted by Anna Nokes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60613
These last few years have been really hard on our Bodies. So many of us feel disconnected from ourselves. Your Body deserves to take up space - the world needs your voice and your story. My goal is that my clients can find a place to rest in our work together and to be authentically themselves. My specializations are in working with teenagers and young adults who may be neurodivergent, exploring gender identity and/or sexual orientation, healing from complex childhood trauma, and/or religious trauma, or looking to heal their relationship with food and their Bodies. I approach therapy from an anti-diet and fat-positive approach.
8 week MBCT group targeting prevention of depression relapse.
I am a licensed psychologist and have been in private practice for over 25 years, with an emphasis on treating depression, anxiety, stress and relationship issues. After helping you, the client, identify the underlying causes or contributors to your distress, we together establish treatment goals.
I assist you in implementing actions and behaviors to reach these goals, ease your symptoms, and help you feel a greater sense of control and emotional well-being.
state chapter of the American Counseling Association
Hosted by Happy Camper Counseling
Counselor, LCPC, CADC, PCGC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Evanston, IL 60201
Happy Camper Counseling practices trauma informed and culturally competent care for adults managing their medical and mental health conditions. My individual clients and couples are seeking an intentionally inclusive and welcoming space for clients to experience their own embodiment of health, hope and healing. Clients are often expanding on what they have experienced in their previous therapies, yoga and meditation practices.
Making the decision to seek counseling services can be difficult and also worthwhile. The welcoming staff at Clarity Clinic is ready to pair you and your loved ones with skilled and supportive professionals that will empower you to reach your personal goals as well as a balanced lifestyle.
I use a holistic approach, treating the full person rather than just symptoms. I specialize in treating Adults and Adolescents (12 years and up) with mood, self-esteem, and concentration problems, as well as working with more diffuse issues around identity, interpersonal relationships, and professional achievement. I address emotional distress and difficulties in daily living. This could manifest as depression, anxiety, insomnia, problems with intimacy or self-esteem, problems with concentration, feeling excessively angry or guilty, or trouble finding meaning in life, to name only a few.
Social Skills Groups. They are wonderfully and supportive "therapy" groups. The groups offered are for many different ages. Grades K-12. Parent Groups. ~ An initial consultation is set up to determine which kids are best suited to be in a group together. I use Peer Group Leaders in the groups. (They consist of teens and adolescents who are socially well adjusted and successful, as well academically, as well in Extracurricular activities. These teens and adolescents want to be of help to other kids. (If you know such a child, you can also contact me.)
Hosted by Susan Stern
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60611
As a most caring and empathetic person and therapist, I am dedicated in helping children, teens, adolescents, young adults and parents to feel better; connected to themselves and to others in a healthy way. I see parents individually. -- All therapy, is a collaborative approach; together with you, I can help you (young or parent), to feel better. When we feel really bad emotionally, depressed, anxious-- it is often parts of our self that we do not know very well. I will help to guide you to illuminate the unconscious parts of yourself and see what is there. I am here for you! The individual sessions have worked well virtually!
Raising a child with a FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) or neurobehavioral disability, who struggles with emotional and behavioral challenges, can be exhausting & isolating. Find understanding, community, and support to help you navigate caring for your child with a brain-based disability. Meets weekly on Thursdays.
Whether you’re dealing with the chronic stress of relationships or parenting issues, difficulties adjusting to life changes, or simply feeling “stuck”, my goal is to help you better understand yourself and strengthen your ability to navigate challenges & work toward change.
Fast Track to Wholeness: Spirit, soul and body. Overcoming anxiety, anger and depression. This tele-health group will include a description of what it means to be Spirit, soul and body and the importance of addressing all parts of us to walk in wholeness. We will discuss the 3 root causes of fear and anxiety and apply practical steps that we can take that address the spirit, soul, and body. The principles used in this group have been used and found very effective for accessing peace immediately in many cases. These powerful principles to overcome the causes of anxiety and fear will change your life.
Hosted by Lisa Kohut
Counselor, EdD, EdS, LCPC, CADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Palatine, IL 60074
I am a Christian Counselor/Psychologist and I use a compassionate, direct, faith based and solution focused approach that's personalized to your needs. If you're looking to get to the root of your issues, you want to improve the quality of your life and you want to be happier or have more peace, you've come to the right place. Whether it's individual therapy, marriage counseling, addiction counseling, psychological assessments or parental guidance for the challenging teenage years, I'll gently, but directly guide you in the right direction to discovering lasting solutions.
This group provides a safe, non- judgmental space for women/trans/gender expansive individuals to process their abortion stories. It will also offer an opportunity to connect with other people who have had similar experiences. Whether you have thought about it for a while, are feeling stuck, or just beginning to think it through, this group is for you. This is a closed group that runs for eight weeks at the start of each calendar year. Fifty minute interviews can be scheduled at any time throughout the year and are required before acceptance into the group. This group is virtual.
Hosted by Anikó Blake
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60640
Therapy is the practice of finding opportunities for growth, while identifying the circumstances we can alter and finding peace with those we cannot. I use a systemic approach to help clients integrate their past experiences and relationships with where they are currently, in order to help them move forward with greater intention and well-being. This can be done through verbal expression, creative arts, play, movement, and writing. My approach is compassionate, curious, creative, affirming, and strength-based. I prioritize the therapist-client relationship in order to foster trust and safety, and help support change.
This is a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills-based group for those suffering from trauma, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, domestic violence, depression, anxiety, and/or chemical dependency. Counselor Serbia, LPC will guide you in increasing your awareness and ability to let go of thoughts contributing to emotional suffering. Learn how to decrease unwanted behaviors, stay present, manage crisis situations, and let go of self-judgement. Call (708) 633-8000 x3 for information and upcoming schedule.
Hosted by Consuelo Serbia
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, C-DBT, C-TP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tinley Park, IL 60477
Struggling to recover after experiencing or witnessing something traumatic? If you find recovery challenging or stagnant, it could be beneficial to seek support from a therapist. Join me as we create a personalized comeback plan aimed at restoring your confidence and finding renewed meaning and purpose in your life. Keep reading to learn why scheduling a therapy session now could be the most impactful decision you make for yourself. I am here to accompany you on y our journey toward healing.
Nurturing Parenting Curriculum within RIMYA Services is based on psychoeducational and cognitive-behavioral approaches to learning and focuses on "re-parenting," or supporting parents in practicing new patterns of parenting to replace their existing, learned, abusive patterns. Parenting Classes (English): Begins the week of September 2nd, 2024. Every Monday 4pm-5pm and every Thursday 12pm-1pm.
Hosted by RIMYA, LLC
Treatment Center, LCSW, LPHA, RPT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60618
RIMYA's goals are to deliver quality supportive services for youth and adults, enhance awareness of mental health and provide trauma informed services within communities for both English and Spanish speaking individuals. RIMYA delivers tailored services in our communities by first educating individuals and families, providing intervention and/or prevention supportive services. RIMYA provides services to all socioeconomic backgrounds and ages, with all types of social and emotional issues that are affecting someone's everyday life, by creating a supportive space for all to co-exist.
A virtual group that focuses on educating on burnout and its effects on us. In this group, facilitators will provide participants with a comprehensive education on burnout, skills that can be implemented to mitigate feelings of burnout, and the realms in which we can feel burnout. Burnout can affect us in many different ways, in this group we focus on how we can disrupt the Burnout Cycle so that we can feel more fulfillment in our daily lives.
Congratulations, as you have taken the first crucial step in furthering your counseling journey! I’m so proud of you and glad that you have decided to embark on finding a therapist that is right for you. If you are brand new to therapy or have experience in seeking behavioral health care, I am excited that you are here!
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Cook County?
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.