Therapy + Parent Coaching
Not all therapy is the same.
Treatment that is evidence-based, personalized, and compassionate makes a real difference. We know that’s what you're looking for when worrying about your child. At Mind Chicago, we offer gold-standard, evidence-based therapy for young people ages 6 to 26 struggling with big emotions, worry, sadness, OCD, ADHD, and selective mutism. When individual therapy is inaccessible or when families need alternative approaches, we offer parent-based interventions and coaching.
No matter the approach, our experienced therapists will help you and your family improve communication, increase emotional regulation, and build self-worth!
About our Approach
Our therapists primarily use contextual forms of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE). These therapies differ from other approaches because they help kids and families strengthen awareness of their emotions and body, increase acceptance of thoughts and feelings, and take action toward meaningful change.
We understand that some challenges require special approaches. That’s why we have clinicians trained in specialized therapies to treat ADHD and selective mutism. Often called Parent Coaching, Parent Management Training (PMT) and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) are approaches that help parents manage tricky child behaviors.
At Mind Chicago, we believe that doing effective therapy means understanding you and your child in the context of your everyday life. This means we strive to include parents, schools, and other providers in the therapy process. From parent check-ins to school meetings, we know therapy is more than what happens in the office.
To learn more about what our therapists offer, please visit our About page.
Getting Started
We begin therapy with an initial 60-minute intake appointment. Afterward, you will work with your therapist to develop treatment goals and schedule future sessions. At Mind, we believe parent/caregiver involvement is essential to treatment. Our therapists regularly check in with families and may request additional parent-only or family sessions, depending on your individualized treatment plan. You may be asked to help your child practice activities, skills, or exposures outside of the therapy office. Therapy is most effective when kids and families do the therapy homework in-between sessions.
Looking for something else?
Our Therapy Groups & educational workshops might be a great option for you
Take a look at our upcoming therapy groups and educational workshops by clicking the link below.
