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By Lisa Gleich MA, LCPC, CADC

What is Group Therapy?

Group Therapy involves one or two therapists who lead a group of about five to 12 clients. Typically, groups meet for an hour to an hour and a half each week. Group Therapy focuses on a specific topic, behavior, or diagnosis, such as parenting, social skills, or anxiety and a particular population of people such as children, adolescents, or adults. Participants in Group Therapy take turns talking about their experiences around the particular topic, while the therapist acts as a facilitator during the sessions. Groups can last anywhere from six sessions to sessions for months or even years!

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What is the difference between Group Therapy and Individual Therapy?

During Group Therapy, participants can learn from other group members’ experiences and perspectives. Individual Therapy, on the other hand, concentrates solely on an individual person’s concerns, emotions, and experiences.

What are some benefits of Group Therapy?

  • Group Therapy is a support network of participants sharing a similar concern. It is always validating to know that others want to learn more about the same topic, behavior or diagnosis as you are. 
  • Participants in Group Therapy receive support from other members and are also able to give support to other members. Receiving and giving support develops a therapeutic alliance and a shared sense of goals between members that can lead to life improvement.
  • Group Therapy helps in the development of social and communication skills. Group Therapy provides a safe space for participants to express their thoughts and feelings. This can provide a good way to practice navigating social and communication skills with others.
  • Group Therapy helps participants learn new perspectives from other group members. Being part of a group gives you access to the ideas of several people who have had similar experiences and may offer new healthier perspectives or coping strategies.

Does Mobile Therapy Centers offer Group Therapy?

Yes, MTC currently offers an Autism Parent Support Group. The Autism Parent Support group is a free six-week group for parents of children diagnosed with Autism., The Fall 2024 group will be on telehealth on Friday’s at Noon to 1:00pm from October 4th to November 8th. For more information, email facilitator Chazz Bailey, MA, LPC at cbailey@mtcus.com. Look for more groups at MTC in 2025!

VIsit https://mtcus.com/services/counseling/ to learn more about Counseling Services and feel free to contact Mobile Therapy Centers to speak with one of our therapists. 

Mobile Therapy Centers services include ABA Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Behavioral Therapy, Feeding Therapy, Reiki Therapy, Craniosacral Therapy, Animal-Assisted Therapy and Counseling. We see children at our clinic, at your home or at your child’s school/daycare making it convenient for you and your family. 

Contact us for a free screening/consultation at 800-977-9072, asktheteam@mtcus.com or at www.mtcus.com. We also provide Telehealth services. Most commercial insurance is accepted.​

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Elaina Pagliarulo AACOTA/L, AAT Handler

Elaina is a part of our MTC Occupational Therapy Department and received an education from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, McHenry County College, and Husson University. She has a strong passion for working with both animals and children. Elaina has always wanted to incorporate both of these passions into her career and is incredibly excited to bring Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) to Mobile Therapy Centers!

MTC's Therapy Dog: Rocky

Rocky is an Australian Mountain Doodle who loves to learn, play, and meet new people. Rocky joined our MTC team when he was just 8 weeks old and has been training to support the clients of MTC from day one. His kind and loving nature makes him the perfect match for Animal-Assisted Therapy, and Rocky can not wait to meet all his new friends through the MTC AAT program!