Group Therapy & Skills Training

The ability to connect with others who can understand your experience firsthand and work toward resolution or understanding can be invaluable.

Midwest Counseling offers you the opportunity to work with other people in a small group to explore various issues andr learn skills to better understand and manage difficult issues in your life.

When: Wednesdays 4p-5p
Cost: BCBS PPO, Aetna, and United (or $60 self-pay)
Description: This group offers a supportive space for adults at any stage of eating disorder recovery. Whether you’re seeking continued care after intensive treatment or additional guidance alongside therapy and nutritional counseling, this weekly group helps explore the emotional, cognitive, and behavioral aspects of recovery. In this group, you can expect to learn from empathetic peers who share familiar experiences, to learn to identify boundaries, to support communication with loved ones, to develop self care practice, and identify relapse prevention. Together, we’ll work on accepting difficult thoughts and feelings, discovering healthy ways to express them, and building a sense of connection and hope for lasting recovery. For more information or to join this group please contact Amy Klimek, LCPC (312) 344-3936.

When: Mondays 5p-6p
Cost: $50 or sliding scale
Description: This peer led support group is ideal for queer individuals who are wanting to explore their identity, build community, and enhance vulnerability. For more information or questions please contact Tobi Wyld, LCSW (they/them) 312-884-1305.

When: Mondays 6:30p-7:30p
Cost: BCBS PPO, Aetna, and United (or $50 self-pay)
Description: This group will support anyone that is exploring reducing or re-integrating their alcohol or cannabis use after a period of abstinence. This group will look at how to mindfully moderate use, how to share this with others, ways to increase social support, and how to be open to accountability. For more information or questions please contact Lauren McCrary, LCSW (312-834-4089).

When: Tuesdays 12p-1p
Cost: BCBS PPO, Aetna, and United (or $50 self-pay)
Description: In this 15 week DBT skills course, we learn ways to increase relaxation, acceptance, and focus on the present moment (Mindfulness), tolerate difficult feelings/situations without making things worse (Distress Tolerance), reduce impulsive thinking and behaviors (Middle Path), deal with conflicts effectively and maintain/improve relationships (Interpersonal Effectiveness), and understand/manage difficult or intense emotions (Emotion Regulation). This group requires that members are also participating in individual therapy and able to commit to consistent attendance. For more information please contact Rose Metivier, LCPC (312-612-9398).

When: Fridays 12p-1p or 1:30p-2:30p
Cost: BCBS PPO, Aetna, and United (or $60 self-pay)
Description: RO DBT offers a new approach to helping those struggling with disorders of overcontrol. RO DBT is useful for those who struggle with overcontrol: Inhibited emotional expression * Maladaptive perfectionism * Rigid rule-following behaviors * Social signaling, isolation,& loneliness. RO might be a good fit for the following: obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, OCD, eating disorders, Autism spectrum disorders , treatment-resistant anxiety , chronic depression, or maladaptive perfectionism.
Classes are currently full, but please reach out to Dr. Danielle Doucette, (773-999-9831) for more information or to be placed on the waitlist.