Group Therapy for Teens and Young Adults in St. Charles, IL

Benefits of Group Therapy

Participating in a group can be a powerful tool for healing, offering not only professional guidance but also a sense of community that can be incredibly beneficial. A group setting can foster personal growth and offer opportunities for developing deeper empathy and compassion.

Benefits of participating in a group can include:

  • A sense of belonging and support: Group therapy provides a supportive environment where members can connect with others who share similar struggles. This may reduce social isolation and feelings of loneliness.

  • An opportunity to learn from others: Hearing the experiences and perspectives of others can help you gain insight into your own situation, realize you're not alone, and learn new coping strategies.

  • Validation and empathy: Participating in a group can provide validation from others, who empathize with your experiences. This can lead to shared understanding, which fosters a sense of community.

  • Improved social skills: Group therapy involves interacting with others in a structured setting, which can help participants improve communication skills, increase comfort with unfamiliar situations, and build self-confidence.

Current Group Offerings

  • Young adults who participate in this group, are interested in developing essential life skills that will benefit them in their academic and professional pursuits, as well as relationships.

  • This group will be held in person on Wednesdays, beginning March 2025. Specific time will be determined.

  • This is a social learning group, geared towards neurodivergent 18-22 year-olds, hoping to learn skills to reach their goals for social engagement and more independence!

    Group will be capped at 5 participants.