Group Therapy for Women

Find Support with Group Therapy for Women in Chicago

Navigating the modern world as women can be challenging. Coping with unexpected obstacles and setbacks can take a toll on your emotions and can feel discouraging. Fortunately, group therapy sessions can offer a unique opportunity for young women to come together, process their experiences, learn coping skills, support one another, and more. At Wellington Counseling Group, we are proud to offer group therapy for women in Chicago to help you navigate life’s surprises and get the most out of your career and life outside of work.

What Does Group Therapy Look Like at Wellington Counseling Group?

We host a recurring women’s group therapy program called: Women’s Support and Process Group: Navigating Transitions. This weekly group therapy program provides a safe and supportive environment for women to share their experiences and gain insight from others. The group sessions have been designed to help participants process their emotions, gain a better understanding of their experiences, and build effective coping skills that can be applied in real-world situations throughout their lives.

The group sessions allow members to process the various transitions that women (and people) go through in life including workplace transitions, family transitions, relational transitions, transitions within yourself, educational transitions, and more. You name it, and our group therapist will make space to talk about it during the weekly discussion. Our group sessions have been designed to help female participants process emotions, manage anxiety, and gain a better understanding of their experiences, while also leaning on their peers for emotional support during anxious and difficult times. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss their experiences across any of the aforementioned areas and any related challenges that they may be facing.

Our team of therapists will guide the conversation while incorporating mindfulness meditation exercises and psycho-education about coping skills that group members can utilize on their own time.

The goal of this group is to empower participants to navigate their experiences in their lives with more confidence and resilience. This group is designed to be supportive in nature and we are hoping to build a community of women of various ages and identities to uplift, support, and inspire each other.

Benefits of Group Therapy for Women:

Group therapy has been shown to be an effective form of therapy for a variety of issues. It provides an uplifting space where individuals can share their stories and struggles while gaining insights from others

In addition, your participation in group therapy can offer many other benefits, such as:

• A strong sense of community
• Experiencing uniquely different perspectives
• Reduce anxiety
• Camaraderie and peer support
• Building your confidence
• Enhancing helpful social skills
• Self-discovery and self-growth

The collective wisdom of the group can provide a sense of validation and understanding that can be difficult to find elsewhere. The shared experience can create a sense of community, which can be especially valuable for those who may feel isolated or alone in their struggles, and can increase accountability among newer members.

Facilitation of our Women’s Support and Process Group:

If you’re looking for group therapy for women in Chicago, you’ve come to the right place at Wellington Counseling Group! Our new Women’s Support and Process Group sessions are open to all individuals identifying as women ages 30-65.

The group therapy sessions take place virtually via Google Meet and are facilitated by our therapists, lead by Cressie Goode, LPC.

Cressie-along with other staff facilitators-is excited to work with women in various stages of life and are dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for their clients.

Our virtual group will be held over eight sessions, and the next start date is TBD. Sessions typically run from 7:00 – 8:00 pm CST weekly but are subject to change with changes in group membership. We currently recruiting for this group, so let our team know if you are interested in joining it!

Our Women’s Group is LGBTQIA+ affirming and focuses on supporting women in all aspects of their lives.

Insurance and Fees:

If you would like to attend our Women’s Group therapy sessions, we can accept BCBS PPO insurance. There is also a self-pay option of $30 per session.