Support Groups in Woodridge, IL
This is a 10 session anger management curriculum focused on gaining skills to help regulate and manage emotions, anger, and improve coping and interpersonal relationships.
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Hosted by Carlos Robles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woodridge, IL 60517
This is a 10 session anger management curriculum focused on gaining skills to help regulate and manage emotions, anger, and improve coping and interpersonal relationships.
A practice which is inclusive, welcoming, and is determined to provide the best care to clients. We are focused on walking with you in the healing journey and we meet all clients where they are. We believe that you know ...
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Hosted by Dr. Amber Beal
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woodridge, IL 60517
A practice which is inclusive, welcoming, and is determined to provide the best care to clients. We are focused on walking with you in the healing journey and we meet all clients where they are. We believe that you know ...
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Anger management is typically mistaken for the ability to "not get mad." That's simply not the case. Anger management is recognizing the signs that you're becoming angry, figuring out what makes or made you angry (trigger points) and applying self ...
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Hosted by Ciara Ward
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CAMS-II, MCR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Warrenville, IL 60555
Anger management is typically mistaken for the ability to "not get mad." That's simply not the case. Anger management is recognizing the signs that you're becoming angry, figuring out what makes or made you angry (trigger points) and applying self ...
Grief/loss professional development group is for practicing professionals or recent graduates interested in increasing knowledge/specialty in thanatology (death, dying and bereavement). The group provides peer support, mentoring and professional development through readings, discussion, guest speakers, case consultation and resource information. ...
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Hosted by Cindy Thelen
Counselor, LCPC, CT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oak Brook, IL 60523
Grief/loss professional development group is for practicing professionals or recent graduates interested in increasing knowledge/specialty in thanatology (death, dying and bereavement). The group provides peer support, mentoring and professional development through readings, discussion, guest speakers, case consultation and resource information. ...
At A Better Tomorrow we specialize in working with individuals struggling with eating disorders, mental and emotional struggles around health issues, maternal mental health, depression and anxiety. At our practice we are passionate about helping individuals struggling with major life ...
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Hosted by A Better Tomorrow: Behavioral Health Care Center
Psychologist, PhD, PsyD, RDN, LDN
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oak Brook, IL 60523
At A Better Tomorrow we specialize in working with individuals struggling with eating disorders, mental and emotional struggles around health issues, maternal mental health, depression and anxiety. At our practice we are passionate about helping individuals struggling with major life ...
Supervision is currently provided via a secure, video platform. Individual and joint supervision is also available. Learn more at https://www.McGowanFamily Counseling.com
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Hosted by Renee McGowan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Downers Grove, IL 60515
Supervision is currently provided via a secure, video platform. Individual and joint supervision is also available. Learn more at https://www.McGowanFamily Counseling.com
This group is educational, supportive and skills building group is evidenced based and consists of several levels of scientifically supported and validated techniques to help harness the power of your vagus nerve, allowing you to more calmly, efficiently and intelligently ...
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Hosted by John L. Jauch
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
This group is educational, supportive and skills building group is evidenced based and consists of several levels of scientifically supported and validated techniques to help harness the power of your vagus nerve, allowing you to more calmly, efficiently and intelligently ...
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Hosted by John L. Jauch
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Downers Grove, IL 60515
Next cycle of groups starting soon. Call for questions or to book screening interview.
Our Grief and Loss Support Group provides support to any adult who has experienced loss through death, job loss, pet loss, and other major life transitions. We understand the loneliness one often experiences in the grieving process and we invite ...
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Hosted by Spencer Schroeder
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lisle, IL 60532
Our Grief and Loss Support Group provides support to any adult who has experienced loss through death, job loss, pet loss, and other major life transitions. We understand the loneliness one often experiences in the grieving process and we invite ...
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 ...
You will learn specific self-soothing tools and anxiety reduction skills while healing in the group supportive atmosphere.
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Hosted by The Center For Marital, Sex and Individual Therapy
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, AASECT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oak Brook, IL 60523
You will learn specific self-soothing tools and anxiety reduction skills while healing in the group supportive atmosphere.
Based on work and research of Brené Brown, Ph.D., and her book Rising Strong, this group explores the art of storytelling. We're hard-wired for connection, understanding and story as our brain is always on the move to make sense of ...
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Hosted by Lisa Pisha
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Naperville, IL 60540
Based on work and research of Brené Brown, Ph.D., and her book Rising Strong, this group explores the art of storytelling. We're hard-wired for connection, understanding and story as our brain is always on the move to make sense of ...
This group is designed for people who have a pattern of relationships with people who are dependent; can be people pleasing oriented and allow the behaviors of others to affect them; have an overdeveloped sense of responsibility and tend to ...
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Hosted by Jaimee Ory
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CRADC, ACHT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Warrenville, IL 60555
This group is designed for people who have a pattern of relationships with people who are dependent; can be people pleasing oriented and allow the behaviors of others to affect them; have an overdeveloped sense of responsibility and tend to ...
DG Counseling is offering a group for teens. Group members will have the opportunity to receive help in a safe space, share with others, participate in activities and learn coping skills.
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Hosted by Misha Mahadevia
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, ADHD-CC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
DG Counseling is offering a group for teens. Group members will have the opportunity to receive help in a safe space, share with others, participate in activities and learn coping skills.
Women helping women who all have a history of substance abuse issues.
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Hosted by Riverwalk Counseling Center, Inc
Treatment Center, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Naperville, IL 60563
Women helping women who all have a history of substance abuse issues.
The Knights in Training group offers young men an opportunity for therapeutic healing, growth, and development. Through Knights in Training, teenage young men improve skills related to anger management, goal setting, community engagement, self-esteem, and acting from positive morals and ...
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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 Knights in Training group offers young men an opportunity for therapeutic healing, growth, and development. Through Knights in Training, teenage young men improve skills related to anger management, goal setting, community engagement, self-esteem, and acting from positive morals and ...
This group focuses on relationships and how people relate with one another.
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Hosted by Patricia Lovelace LaPage
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oak Brook, IL 60523
This group focuses on relationships and how people relate with one another.
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 ...
The office specializes in providing quality behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and adultsOur goal is to combine compassion with excellent clinical skills and up today knowledge in behavioral health. We are passionate about our work, and at the same ...
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Hosted by Renee Alice Souba
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Naperville, IL 60563
The office specializes in providing quality behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and adultsOur goal is to combine compassion with excellent clinical skills and up today knowledge in behavioral health. We are passionate about our work, and at the same ...
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 Woodridge?
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.