Support Groups in Darien, IL
Feeling overwhelmed? Join us for a professionally led support group, where you can learn how to cope with the unique stressors of being a mom. We offer a safe and welcoming environment where you can connect with fellow moms, share ...
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Hosted by Revive Psychological Services
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Darien, IL 60561
Feeling overwhelmed? Join us for a professionally led support group, where you can learn how to cope with the unique stressors of being a mom. We offer a safe and welcoming environment where you can connect with fellow moms, share ...
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I Grew Strong is an online coaching and educational program created specifically for survivors of a toxic, manipulative relationship with someone that may have been a narcissist. I Grew Strong focuses on changing negative self talk, learning to trust others ...
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Hosted by Laura A Clay
Counselor, LCPC, ATR, EMDR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lisle, IL 60532
I Grew Strong is an online coaching and educational program created specifically for survivors of a toxic, manipulative relationship with someone that may have been a narcissist. I Grew Strong focuses on changing negative self talk, learning to trust others ...
Grief can be overwhelming, exhausting and isolating. This 6-week grief group is a safe, non-judgmental space for adults who have experienced painful losses to connect to others that get it. Led by Certified Grief Informed Professional and Licensed Social Worker ...
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Hosted by Erlinda A de la Torre
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, CTP, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Naperville, IL 60563
Grief can be overwhelming, exhausting and isolating. This 6-week grief group is a safe, non-judgmental space for adults who have experienced painful losses to connect to others that get it. Led by Certified Grief Informed Professional and Licensed Social Worker ...
Anger Management Specialist Certification Workshops: March 15-16, 2024 Zoom Webinar! Professionals, leaders, pastors, corrections officers, coaches are encouraged to Enroll in webinar or online training at: https://copingwithanger.c om/ Provides 14 NBCC/NAADAC CEUs/CEs. Approved by the National Anger Management Association for ...
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Hosted by CounselCare Connection - Anger Management Inst.
Counselor, NCC, LCPC, CAMS-V, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oak Brook, IL 60523
Anger Management Specialist Certification Workshops: March 15-16, 2024 Zoom Webinar! Professionals, leaders, pastors, corrections officers, coaches are encouraged to Enroll in webinar or online training at: https://copingwithanger.c om/ Provides 14 NBCC/NAADAC CEUs/CEs. Approved by the National Anger Management Association for ...
2x weekly DBT skills group
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Hosted by Wendy Pawelski
Counselor, LCPC, CADC, EMDR, CISD, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Naperville, IL 60563
2x weekly DBT skills group
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) enhances skills and capabilities in four areas: Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Please contact Janet to find out if the DBT group is a good fit for you.
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Hosted by Janet Levitt
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Naperville, IL 60565
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) enhances skills and capabilities in four areas: Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Please contact Janet to find out if the DBT group is a good fit for you.
Amanda Scanlon & Julie Giers co-founded Hinsdale Therapy Group with the goal of creating a high-quality, therapist-owned and -operated counseling practice. Hinsdale Therapy Group continues to offer every client therapy that is easily accessible, supportive and individualized. From the first ...
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Hosted by Hinsdale Therapy Group
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hinsdale, IL 60521
Amanda Scanlon & Julie Giers co-founded Hinsdale Therapy Group with the goal of creating a high-quality, therapist-owned and -operated counseling practice. Hinsdale Therapy Group continues to offer every client therapy that is easily accessible, supportive and individualized. From the first ...
The foundation of our social skills group is to 'meet & greet' each individual child at their own unique social and developmental level. Interventions are play based and focus on regulation, shared attention, social collaborations, flexibility, and pragmatic social language ...
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Hosted by Jessica K Paganis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burr Ridge, IL 60527
The foundation of our social skills group is to 'meet & greet' each individual child at their own unique social and developmental level. Interventions are play based and focus on regulation, shared attention, social collaborations, flexibility, and pragmatic social language ...
Counseling across the lifespan. Adults, couples, and parents with children: your life is unique. We offer professional, compassionate therapy tailored to meet your specific needs; throughout the stages of life. Therapy is an intensely personal experience. Hinsdale Therapy Group provides ...
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Hosted by Hinsdale Therapy Group
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hinsdale, IL 60521
Counseling across the lifespan. Adults, couples, and parents with children: your life is unique. We offer professional, compassionate therapy tailored to meet your specific needs; throughout the stages of life. Therapy is an intensely personal experience. Hinsdale Therapy Group provides ...
C.O.R.P. is a year-round support group for men (married or single) seeking guidance and support to overcome compulsive use of pornography. Meetings include teaching, discussion and mutual support to help members gain a better understanding of the impact of porn ...
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Hosted by David W Rennard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
C.O.R.P. is a year-round support group for men (married or single) seeking guidance and support to overcome compulsive use of pornography. Meetings include teaching, discussion and mutual support to help members gain a better understanding of the impact of porn ...
Adventure Camp, modeled after Dr. Steven Kurtz's Brave Buddies, is an intensive 1-week exposure treatment, from 9am to 3pm on M-F, held yearly the first week of August. The group intervention is carried out in simulated classrooms, with activities of ...
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Hosted by Carmen Lynas - Advanced Therapeutic Solutions
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Elmhurst, IL 60126
Adventure Camp, modeled after Dr. Steven Kurtz's Brave Buddies, is an intensive 1-week exposure treatment, from 9am to 3pm on M-F, held yearly the first week of August. The group intervention is carried out in simulated classrooms, with activities of ...
Topics include: How to make friends, Conversation skills with friends and adults, What are emotions?, How do emotions impact communication?, Self regulation in relationships, What is empathy?, Conflict Management
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Hosted by Dr. Nicole LaRocco
Counselor, PsyD, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hinsdale, IL 60521
Topics include: How to make friends, Conversation skills with friends and adults, What are emotions?, How do emotions impact communication?, Self regulation in relationships, What is empathy?, Conflict Management
Dedicated, collaborative counseling and testing team. Help for anxiety, depression, anger, stress, grief and life improvements. Specialists treat issues with coping, communications, relationships, past trauma, conflicts and problems at work, home and school for individuals, couples and families of all ...
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Hosted by Carol K (Anastasia) Kruse
Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oak Brook, IL 60523
Dedicated, collaborative counseling and testing team. Help for anxiety, depression, anger, stress, grief and life improvements. Specialists treat issues with coping, communications, relationships, past trauma, conflicts and problems at work, home and school for individuals, couples and families of all ...
Mindfulness Group titled "Learning to Live in the Moment through Mindfulness" is now offered at Midwest Center for Hope and Healing. This 6 week group will focuses on: Introducing one to Mindfulness and its effects on the brain, acknowledging one's ...
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Hosted by Jennifer N Knox
Counselor, MA, LCPC, CDVP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lisle, IL 60532
Mindfulness Group titled "Learning to Live in the Moment through Mindfulness" is now offered at Midwest Center for Hope and Healing. This 6 week group will focuses on: Introducing one to Mindfulness and its effects on the brain, acknowledging one's ...
This group will utilize the evidenced-based program, Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction for Teens, to teach mindfulness skills and provide tools for ages 13 to 18. MBSR-T groups are 12-week, 60-minute sessions and include a monthly parenting session. Teens will be split ...
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Hosted by Jackie Weber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lisle, IL 60532
This group will utilize the evidenced-based program, Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction for Teens, to teach mindfulness skills and provide tools for ages 13 to 18. MBSR-T groups are 12-week, 60-minute sessions and include a monthly parenting session. Teens will be split ...
The Wolf Runners group offers young women an opportunity for therapeutic healing, growth, and development. Through Wolf Runners, teenage young women improve skills related to self-esteem, anxiety reduction, goal setting, anger management, depression, community engagement, as well as acting from ...
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Hosted by Kevin Andrew Kell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burr Ridge, IL 60527
The Wolf Runners group offers young women an opportunity for therapeutic healing, growth, and development. Through Wolf Runners, teenage young women improve skills related to self-esteem, anxiety reduction, goal setting, anger management, depression, community engagement, as well as acting from ...
In this in-vivo exposure therapy group led by an exposure therapist, this group meets & plans out exposure tasks to do as a group, then ventures out to engage in those tasks together. With safety in numbers, group members take ...
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Hosted by Carmen Lynas - Advanced Therapeutic Solutions
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oak Brook, IL 60523
In this in-vivo exposure therapy group led by an exposure therapist, this group meets & plans out exposure tasks to do as a group, then ventures out to engage in those tasks together. With safety in numbers, group members take ...
Building strength, courage, and new meaning while navigating the layers of loss. OUR GOAL: To provide a practical psychoeducation experience empowering widows & widowers at any age & stage of grief to identify their needs honestly, increase their competence in ...
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Hosted by Melissa Sogavo
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC, MA, ATR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lisle, IL 60532
Building strength, courage, and new meaning while navigating the layers of loss. OUR GOAL: To provide a practical psychoeducation experience empowering widows & widowers at any age & stage of grief to identify their needs honestly, increase their competence in ...
Integrative Family Counseling provides a range of counseling services to families, couples, and individuals. These services typically include therapy sessions, counseling sessions, and group therapy sessions, and are designed to help people overcome a range of emotional, behavioral, and mental ...
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Hosted by Integrative Counseling and Psychology
Counselor, LCPC, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lombard, IL 60148
Integrative Family Counseling provides a range of counseling services to families, couples, and individuals. These services typically include therapy sessions, counseling sessions, and group therapy sessions, and are designed to help people overcome a range of emotional, behavioral, and mental ...
Is your teen looking for better coping strategies? Explore our teen DBT group sessions. This 8 week DBT group offers a safe, non-judgmental space for teens to explore navigating life's challenges, whether dealing with anxiety, depression, or other issues. DBT ...
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Hosted by Candis Nikolic
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Naperville, IL 60563
Is your teen looking for better coping strategies? Explore our teen DBT group sessions. This 8 week DBT group offers a safe, non-judgmental space for teens to explore navigating life's challenges, whether dealing with anxiety, depression, or other issues. DBT ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Darien?
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.