Group Staples©
Group Counseling in Plainfield, Illinois
At Heritage Counseling Center, we offer group therapy services knowing that “For where two or three come together in My name, I am with them” -Matthew 18:20. We know that certain 'staple' challenges are common to every community, and our groups offer support and safety in community.
Here are three groups that we hope to offer year-round for years to come. They are 'staples' of the community, and they will be here when you need them for years to come. You could say they are Group Staples©.
You are welcome to explore our Group Staples© offerings below or call (815) 577-8970 (opt. 1) for more information.
MEN: Healing for the Masculine Soul
Heritage Counseling Center offers an opportunity for men ages of 20 and beyond the group MEN. The men's group is a time-limited encounter, ten weeks, specifically for men who need the kind of healing that only other men can provide.
Unlike other groups that focus on behaviors like addictions or anger, MEN treats the whole man (which will undoubtedly treat the behaviors). We see a man as so much more than just his dysfunctioning parts--his heart, his relationships, his faith, his family and his work. Are you struggling with any of these areas? MEN combines a small group of men working together with professional clinicians (also men) that provides a healing and supportive encounter for ALL who participate.
Group Facilitator: Scott Hendrickson
BRAVE: A group to help anxious kids be brave
Anxiety is common in both adults AND kids. For younger people, it can complicate learning, disrupt one's sleep, interfere with making friends, and be a blow to one's confidence, All of this becomes an obstacle to healthy risk-taking for kids.
BRAVE is an opportunity for students ages 10-14 to conquer anxiety by engaging in interactive activities with other peers, sharing their worries, learning coping strategies, and expressing their thoughts and feelings in a group setting.
BRAVE is an open group meeting every Tuesday from 4–5pm. The fee is $30 cash or Zelle per session. It is not billable to insurance.
Group Facilitators: Erik Bundy and Rachel Anderson
20 Something: A young adult processed based group.
This group is designed for young adults (ages 18–29) navigating the unique pressures of this season of life- identity, relationships, career and life direction, faith questions, and the transition into adulthood. Many members come in feeling isolated in their struggles, even when surrounded by people, or unsure how their faith fits into what they're going through. “For where two or three come together in My name, I am with them” - Matthew 18:20.
This is a process-oriented group, not a structured curriculum or skills-based workshop. Rather than working through a set agenda or focusing on quick solutions, members are invited into a space of authentic connection where they can explore what's really going on beneath the surface- their thoughts, emotions, and relational patterns- in real time, alongside others walking a similar path. Growth happens through honest interaction: being seen, offering and receiving support, and learning how you relate to others in a safe, confidential setting.
Group is grounded in a Christian framework, integrating faith naturally into the therapeutic process without requiring members to have it all figured out. Whether you're wrestling with anxiety, loneliness, family of origin issues, spiritual doubt, or the general weight of becoming an adult, this group offers a place to be known—not fixed.