Queer Process Group

Queer Process Group

This 24-week therapy group offers a supportive space for Queer/LGBTQIA+ individuals 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 have the opportunity to weigh in on the focus of group sessions. Common themes may include intersectionality and belonging, navigating experiences of marginalization, depression and anxiety, and relationships with family, friends, and partners. The group will be cofacilitated by counselors who identify as Queer and/or LGBTQIA+ and will be a trans-affirming, anti-racist 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 and affirming of 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

  • Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:00pm CT

  • Weekly from September 23rd to March 24th (No group November 25th, December 23rd, or December 30th)

  • 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 and Optum 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 ability to pay. For any questions about payment or group information, please contact counselinginfo@chicagowomenshealthcenter.org.