Find the Best Therapy Groups in Illinois
Therapy groups and support groups for DBT skills, addiction recovery, trauma, anxiety, and loss run by the best therapists and psychologists in Illinois
NAVIGATING FROM WITHIN: A DANCE/MOVEMENT THERAPY GROUP
Group Therapist:
Mind Body Connections
Time:
Wednesday 5:30-7:00pm
Description:
This movement-focused psychotherapy group is for those who identify as highly sensitive, empathic, or relationally-sensitive and want to experience more embodiment in order to better care for themselves in the presence of others.
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Queer Eating Disorder Process Group
Group Therapist:
Mind Body Connections
Time:
Monday 5:30-7:00pm
Description:
This group is a space to process eating disorder recovery as an LGBTQ+ person. Group members will connect with peers who share similar lived experiences & challenges in the recovery process.
Help with OCD
Group Therapist:
Rachel Shubert
Time:
(inquire about times)
Description:
Small group format--just 5 to 8 participants at any given time.
Living a Full Life with Chronic Illness and/or Chronic Pain
Group Therapist:
Health and Healing Therapy
Time:
Wednesdays, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Description:
An educational, experiential, skills-building, and supportive group for those who are challenged with chronic illness and/or chronic pain.
Cultivate Self-Compassion
Group Therapist:
Health and Healing Therapy
Time:
Tuesdays, 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Description:
Our 6-week self-compassion workshop is designed to help you develop a kinder, more compassionate relationship with yourself.
Substance abuse group counseling
Group Therapist:
Health and Career Connection
Time:
Wednesday evenings 7:00pm-8:00pm
Description:
Provide 12 step program for substance abuse. Christian philosophy of over-coming alcohol and drugs.
Perinatal/postpartum Group
Group Therapist:
Kathleen Tresness
Time:
TBD
Description:
We offer perinatal/postpartum groups for moms to help them find skills and tools to navigate motherhood. Groups are based off of Dr. Kathleen Tresness's book: The Resilient New Mom - 9 Practices for Emotional Health
Fear of Flying Group
Group Therapist:
Alan Jacobson
Time:
Several
Description:
This fear of flying group is for those afraid to fly or don't fly and experience severe anticipatory fears and/or anxiety while in flight. I use a variety of clinical techniques, and you get excellent group support. The results have been very positive.
Spoonies Unite: A Support Space for Chronically Ill Folks
Group Therapist:
Room to Breathe Psychotherapy & Yoga
Time:
Fridays, 4-5:15 PM
Description:
This group is a safe and affirming community for spoonies to find mutual support. Each session will include 60 minutes of group support and conversation, and 15 minutes of guided somatic mindfulness.
Caring for Caregivers: Virtual Support Group
Group Therapist:
Room to Breathe Psychotherapy & Yoga
Time:
Every other Monday, 1:00pm-2:00pm CST
Description:
45 minutes of group support and conversations; 15 minutes of restorative yoga or guided mindfulness for caregivers
Trans Support Group
Group Therapist:
Room to Breathe Psychotherapy & Yoga
Time:
Twice a month on Thursdays from 6:00pm-7:00pm CT
Description:
This processing group is for anyone 18+ who identifies as Trans, including nonbinary, gender fluid, gender variant, and gender non-conforming individuals; additionally including those who are questioning their gender identity.
Expecting and New Mother's Support Group
Group Therapist:
InTouch & Motion
Time:
Tuesdays 8:00pm-9:00pm (meets once per month beginning 9/29/2020)
Description:
Connect with other mothers and mothers-to-be while learning skills and resources to help you manage life as a new mom in these unique and challenging times.
Seasons of Change Women's Group
Group Therapist:
Nefertiti Nowell
Time:
Sundays at 4pm CST
Description:
This online group is designed to address the needs and nuances of women in a safe and supportive environment.
The Mother Daughter Project
Group Therapist:
Debra Alper
Time:
The second Sunday of every month from 09/08/19-6/14/20 from 3:00pm-4:30pm
Description:
This monthly group provides a supportive community for mothers and their daughters to deal with the different developmental and relational issues that occur during the pre-adolescent and adolescent years.
The Space Between: A Dance/Movement Therapy Group
Group Therapist:
Amanda Mitchell
Time:
Every other Thursday evening (start date and time will be based on participants enrolled)
Description:
This bimonthly group for adult individuals utilizes discussion, mindfulness, and gentle movement to help members feel more internally grounded and less depleted from life's stressors.