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Psychotherapy Groups

IntraSpectrum Counseling Therapy Groups provide safe & affirming spaces for clients to share their stories with others, make connections, receive support, learn new skills, and experience a sense of belonging, security and visibility. NEW! No insurance accepted for group therapy; lower rates apply for all clients: $35/session billed week-to-week OR $29.75/session paid in a lump sum in advance of the group — a 15% savings (see below for more info). Review the details below & get started today. We look forward to connecting with you soon.

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Navigating Election Distress: A Political Anxiety Support Group
• Saturdays, March 8 – April 12, 2025, 4:00-5:30pm
• 6 sessions, virtual / online via Google Meet
• $35 billed weekly ($210) OR $178.50 lump sum in advance (15% off), plus one assessment session ($60)

We’re re-running this support group, by popular demand! This group is for adults (18+) who are experiencing distress regarding the 2024 election and who are looking to process their feelings surrounding political anxiety, build community, and strengthen their coping skills to manage distress. Initial sessions will focus on processing emotions. In the remainder of sessions, participants will learn effective coping skills for managing anxiety and distress, and how to apply these skills in real-life situations. Participants can expect discussions related to LGBTQ+ rights and health care concerns, navigating family and workspaces where political beliefs may differ, engaging with affirming community spaces, and how to move forward when experiencing feelings of defeat, hopelessness, or grief. This group may be a good fit if you have some / all of the following concerns: Political Anxiety • General Anxiety • Coping Skills • Depression • Distress • Hopelessness • Isolation • LGBTQ+ Issues • Loneliness • Multicultural Concerns • Racial Identity • Rejection • Relationship Struggles • Social & Restorative Justice • Stress • Transgender Identity & Transitioning • Work Issues

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Queer Grief
Process Group
• Saturdays, April 5 – May 17, 2025, 9:00-10:30am
• 7 sessions, in-person @Clark Street office
• $35 billed weekly ($245) OR $208.25 lump sum in advance (15% off), plus one assessment session ($60)

This therapy group is for members of the LGBTQ+ community (18+) who are looking for support in grieving a loss. The group adopts an expansive definition of loss, allowing for members to process the loss of communities, friendships, family members, identity, or even the loss of life. Participants in this group will have identified a goal related to living with loss, such as finding ways to accept emotions of sadness/grief and improving self-care and finding satisfaction in the relationships and communities they currently have. Participants can expect sessions to focus on building self-awareness around their current emotions and validating one’s own and other’s experiences. This group may be a good fit for you if you live with some / all of the following concerns: Issues Stemming from Loss • Anxiety • Depression • Shame • Relationship Struggles • Isolation • Work Issues • Self-Love/Self-Esteem • Stress • Rejection

MORE 2025 GROUPS – Reserve Your Space Now

Our 2025 groups program continues in May, with these additional therapy groups planned during the year. For more info & to reserve your space now, contact our Client Services Team. You may leave a message on our callback line at 312-379-9476, email us at help@intraspectrum-chicago.com, or submit a Groups Contact Form. We look forward to connecting with you soon.

Celebrating Neurodivergence Support Group

Sundays, May 11-June 22 (6 weeks), 9am-10:30am (skip May 25). This group is for adults (18+) who identify as neurodivergent / neurodiverse (without or without an official diagnosis), and who are looking for a safe & affirming space in which to build community and exist outside neurotypical norms. Click for details.

Queer Relationships
Process Group

Sundays, July 13-Aug 31 (8 weeks), 9am-10:30am. This group aims to support members who identified an interpersonal goal that they would like to address, such as forming and maintaining friendships, improving their capacity for closeness with others, and fostering healthy relationships. Click for details.

Queer Body Image
Support Group

Saturdays, Sept 6-Oct 25 (8 weeks), 10am – 11:30 am. This therapy group is for members of the LGBTQ+ community (18+) looking to find support around issues related to one’s own body image and the impact the communities and overall society has on our relationship with our body. Click for details.

Queer Femme
Process / Support Group

Saturdays, starting early November; times TBD. This therapy group is for members of the LGBTQ+ community (18+) of any gender who identify as femme. The group adopts an expansive definition of identity, allowing for a diverse representation of female, femme and queer identities. Click for details.

 BROWSE OUR GROUP THERAPY GUIDE

Click the dashes in the image below to access our three-part blog series about IntraSpectrum Counseling psychotherapy groups – informative reading for those interested in learning more about group therapy or getting started with a group.

GROUP THERAPY FAQs


Click here for answers to the most frequently asked questions about therapy groups at IntraSpectrum Counseling – including how they work, who can benefit, getting started, & much more.

SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT ATTENDANCE


While we understand that emergencies happen, participants are expected to commit to all sessions of their group,
as we build upon skills learned each week. For more information about IntraSpectrum Counseling’s Group Therapy Program, including the attendance policy, browse our Group Therapy FAQs. For answers to your specific questions or to opt-in to our Group Therapy Newsletter, please click here. You may also leave a message on our office line for a callback: 312-379-9476. We look forward to connecting with you soon.

NEW LOWER GROUP THERAPY RATES

While we no longer accept insurance for therapy groups, our lower rates now apply for all clients:
  • $35 per group session billed week-to-week OR $29.75 per group session paid in a lump sum in advance of the group — a 15% savings!
  • One $60 assessment session, conducted in advance of the group (to assess fitness for the group and review group objectives, rules & policies)
For more information about IntraSpectrum Counseling’s Group Therapy rates, click to view Group Therapy FAQs.