This 24-week therapy group offers a supportive space for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and people who identify as multiracial to explore interpersonal patterns, practice communicating thoughts and feelings openly, and share and receive feedback. Process groups often help participants establish community, gain self-understanding, and relate to others in new ways.

Group participants will contribute to determining the focus of group sessions. Common themes may include intersectionality and belonging, navigating racism, depression and anxiety, and relationships with family, friends, and partners. The group will be cofacilitated by counselors who identify as BIPOC and/or multiracial, and will be a queer and trans affirming space. 

Group Composition

• The group will consist of two cofacilitators and up to 10 group members 

• Group members must be 18+ 

• Group members can be current or new CWHC clients 

• This group is open to people of all gender identities and expressions 

The commitment to group therapy differs from individual counseling. By signing up for a group, you agree to attend all group sessions. You have four sessions to decide if the group is a good fit for you. If you choose to leave before the fifth session and notify the facilitators, you will not be charged for the remaining sessions. 

To Join the Group

Please fill out this Contact Request Form. Once we have received this form from you, we will send you a link to book a screening call (phone call or video call). These calls are for us to answer any questions you have about the group, gather some information about you and your interest in the group, and address payment and paperwork. This call can take up to 45 minutes. There is no fee associated with the screening calls.

When and Where

• Thursdays from 6pm to 7:30pm CT

• Weekly from September 25th through March 26th (September 25th | October 2nd | October 9th | October 16th | October 23rd | October 30th | November 6th | November 13th | November 20th | December 4th | December 11th | December 18th | January 8th | January 15th | January 22nd | January 29th | February 5th | February 12th | February 19th | February 26th | March 5th | March 19th | March 26th)

  • Note: some weeks are skipped, this group does not meet for 24 consecutive weeks.

• Join online via Zoom

Payment and Insurance Information

This opportunity is available to individuals’ using insurance or accessing our sliding scale. No one will be turned away based on their ability to pay.

Insurance: We can bill Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO plans. Group members will be responsible for any remaining copay that their insurance plan determines.

Sliding Scale: The sliding scale for group sessions is $60-$15 per session. The fee can slide down based on household income, household size, and what is affordable for the client. For any questions about payment or group information, please contact counselinginfo@chicagowomenshealthcenter.org.