Support Groups in Hoffman Estates, IL
We are a unique and dynamic practice, which will create a powerful change in your life. We have 23 offices, all over the city and suburbs, with specialties in everything from relationship problems to family concerns, from depression to anxiety, ...
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Hosted by Dr. Scott Terry
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT, LCPC, MFT, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
We are a unique and dynamic practice, which will create a powerful change in your life. We have 23 offices, all over the city and suburbs, with specialties in everything from relationship problems to family concerns, from depression to anxiety, ...
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Men's Trauma Group
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Hosted by Core Psychotherapy Center, Ltd.
Treatment Center, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Schaumburg, IL 60173
Men's Trauma Group
Weekly therapy provides skill development through group dynamics to increase self awareness, self care, create opportunities for growth, development, change, maintenance and support for effective coping in daily living. Facilitates trust and personal safety to apply skills in personal and ...
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Hosted by Diane Jaskula
Counselor, LCPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Schaumburg, IL 60173
Weekly therapy provides skill development through group dynamics to increase self awareness, self care, create opportunities for growth, development, change, maintenance and support for effective coping in daily living. Facilitates trust and personal safety to apply skills in personal and ...
A place for parents to discuss questions and concerns about their children. The goal is to learn some skills and techniques for dealing with any type of challenging behavior(s) they may encounter.
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Hosted by BZA Behavioral Health - Schaumburg office
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MEd, BCD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Schaumburg, IL 60173
A place for parents to discuss questions and concerns about their children. The goal is to learn some skills and techniques for dealing with any type of challenging behavior(s) they may encounter.
Teenage girls meet weekly to experience community, therapy, and growth. Participants will learn to build positive relationships with peers, staff, and community members through group counseling, mentoring, and experiential activities. Participants develop skills to form a healthy self image, build ...
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Hosted by Anna Sponsel
Counselor, MS, LCPC, CADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Inverness, IL 60067
Teenage girls meet weekly to experience community, therapy, and growth. Participants will learn to build positive relationships with peers, staff, and community members through group counseling, mentoring, and experiential activities. Participants develop skills to form a healthy self image, build ...
This group is facilitated by Dr. Grace Tomas-Tolentino. Offered in-person and virtual. Contact Core Psychotherapy Center at 847-240-5080 or info@corepsychcenter.com for interest and inquiries.
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Hosted by Dr. Grace Tomas-Tolentino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Schaumburg, IL 60173
This group is facilitated by Dr. Grace Tomas-Tolentino. Offered in-person and virtual. Contact Core Psychotherapy Center at 847-240-5080 or info@corepsychcenter.com for interest and inquiries.
Young adult women meet at New Transitions Counseling center to deal with a unique challenges that this stage of life presents. Participants empower one another by opening up and discussing the challenges of ongoing depression,anxiety, eating disorders, etc, and how ...
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Hosted by Anna Sponsel
Counselor, MS, LCPC, CADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Inverness, IL 60067
Young adult women meet at New Transitions Counseling center to deal with a unique challenges that this stage of life presents. Participants empower one another by opening up and discussing the challenges of ongoing depression,anxiety, eating disorders, etc, and how ...
Being an adolescent comes with many challenges. Transgender youth who are questioning their identities or identifying as transgender may be struggling with additional challenges and even at higher risk for multiple emotional, physical, social, and interpersonal problems. This group provides ...
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Hosted by Arti Persaud
Counselor, PhD, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Schaumburg, IL 60173
Being an adolescent comes with many challenges. Transgender youth who are questioning their identities or identifying as transgender may be struggling with additional challenges and even at higher risk for multiple emotional, physical, social, and interpersonal problems. This group provides ...
This ongoing weekly group aims to help young adults develop social skills needed to be successful within academic, social, work and family settings. Groups are psycho-educational by teaching social skills and coping techniques for young adults with ASD, ADHD, social ...
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Hosted by Dr. Kristen Markovich
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Schaumburg, IL 60168
This ongoing weekly group aims to help young adults develop social skills needed to be successful within academic, social, work and family settings. Groups are psycho-educational by teaching social skills and coping techniques for young adults with ASD, ADHD, social ...
Being a transgender adult comes with many challenges due to a wide range of heavily embedded societal stressors and systemic oppression. Transgender people who are questioning their identities or identifying as transgender may be struggling with an array of challenges ...
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Hosted by Arti Persaud
Counselor, PhD, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Schaumburg, IL 60173
Being a transgender adult comes with many challenges due to a wide range of heavily embedded societal stressors and systemic oppression. Transgender people who are questioning their identities or identifying as transgender may be struggling with an array of challenges ...
Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
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Hosted by Core Psychotherapy Center, Ltd.
Treatment Center, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Schaumburg, IL 60173
Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
This group is facilitated by Dr. Grace Tomas-Tolentino. Offered in-person and virtual. Contact Core Psychotherapy Center at 847-240-5080 or info@corepsychcenter.com for interest and inquiries.
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Hosted by Dr. Grace Tomas-Tolentino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Schaumburg, IL 60173
This group is facilitated by Dr. Grace Tomas-Tolentino. Offered in-person and virtual. Contact Core Psychotherapy Center at 847-240-5080 or info@corepsychcenter.com for interest and inquiries.
Our prescribers are committed to learning about their patients' lifestyle and goals in order to create an individualized treatment program. With professional support, patients can unlock their potential and draw out their best self. Psychiatry Services can help treat the ...
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Hosted by BZA Behavioral Health - Arlington Heights office
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MEd, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Schaumburg, IL 60173
Our prescribers are committed to learning about their patients' lifestyle and goals in order to create an individualized treatment program. With professional support, patients can unlock their potential and draw out their best self. Psychiatry Services can help treat the ...
We are a group of experienced wellness professionals with shared values and a common goal of helping children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families feel strong, empowered, healthy, and peaceful.
Hosted by The Center For New Pathways
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Schaumburg, IL 60173
We are a group of experienced wellness professionals with shared values and a common goal of helping children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families feel strong, empowered, healthy, and peaceful.
Group counseling is one of the most effective tools for addressing issues common among college students. For many students, it can be more effective than individual counseling. Our support groups and group therapy offer a safe environment to discuss problems ...
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Hosted by Danielle Wright
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Inverness, IL 60067
Group counseling is one of the most effective tools for addressing issues common among college students. For many students, it can be more effective than individual counseling. Our support groups and group therapy offer a safe environment to discuss problems ...
Teaches participants how to take control of how they feel and find better ways to cope with stress
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Hosted by BZA Behavioral Health - Schaumburg office
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MEd, BCD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Schaumburg, IL 60173
Teaches participants how to take control of how they feel and find better ways to cope with stress
We believe group treatment helps people connect with others and build lifelong skills. At Charlie Health, our curated groups include CBT Groups, CFT Groups, DBT Skills Groups, ACT Groups, Experiential Therapy Groups, Processing Groups, Trauma Groups, and more. Clients meet ...
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Hosted by Charlie Health
Verified Verified
Group meets in Schaumburg, IL 60195
We believe group treatment helps people connect with others and build lifelong skills. At Charlie Health, our curated groups include CBT Groups, CFT Groups, DBT Skills Groups, ACT Groups, Experiential Therapy Groups, Processing Groups, Trauma Groups, and more. Clients meet ...
The Counseling and Diagnostic Center of Woodfield is offering an innovative summer program focused on children and teens. The main focus is keeping children's skills sharp for the upcoming school year and assisting with social skills. This is done in ...
Hosted by Counseling & Diagnostic Center of Woodfield, Ltd
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Schaumburg, IL 60173
The Counseling and Diagnostic Center of Woodfield is offering an innovative summer program focused on children and teens. The main focus is keeping children's skills sharp for the upcoming school year and assisting with social skills. This is done in ...
Learn how to encourage and support peers. nurture friendships, and cope with feelings of anxiety and depression through the lens of the artistic experience.
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Hosted by BZA Behavioral Health - Schaumburg office
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MEd, BCD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Schaumburg, IL 60173
Learn how to encourage and support peers. nurture friendships, and cope with feelings of anxiety and depression through the lens of the artistic experience.
Many teen survivors feel isolated. Because of the shame and stigma surrounding sexual victimization, they may feel as though they are the only ones who have experienced this trauma. Support groups have a powerful healing and restorative effect by providing ...
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Hosted by Anna Mazek-Vann
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor , LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Schaumburg, IL 60173
Many teen survivors feel isolated. Because of the shame and stigma surrounding sexual victimization, they may feel as though they are the only ones who have experienced this trauma. Support groups have a powerful healing and restorative effect by providing ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Hoffman Estates?
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.