I see progress in Jayden thanks to Josie, Ana, Joana, Peter, and Jesus. Thank you!
How does Mental Therapy at the Clubhouse work?
We understand that childhood and adolescence comes with challenges that can feel overwhelming for both kids and their families.
That’s where the Clubhouse can help. Our licensed pediatric mental health therapists support children, teens, and their caregivers as they work through emotional, behavioral, and social concerns.
Our pediatric mental health program is designed to help families better understand what their child is experiencing, build healthy coping skills, and find meaningful relief.
At The Clubhouse in Downers Grove, our goal is to remove the barriers to pediatric mental health care by making counseling services more accessible, supportive, and affordable for families.
We know that no two children or family situations are the same. That’s why our team partners closely with you to create an individualized treatment plan that fits your child’s needs and supports your family every step of the way.
How Can Counseling Help My Child?
Counseling Can Help With Children/Adolescents Experiencing:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief or loss
- Executive functioning concerns
- Emotional dysregulation
- Social concerns (difficulty establishing positive relationships with peers)
- Behavioral difficulties including ADHD
- Family stress/challenges such as separation or divorce, domestic violence, substance abuse
Counseling Can Help Families Experiencing:
- Challenges associated with parenting children with the concerns listed
- Grief including having a child diagnosed with a disability or mental health needs
- Difficulties navigating school systems and procedures for their children
- Stressors such as a separation or divorce, domestic violence, substance abuse
- Difficulty connecting to resources in the area
Areas We Serve
- Downers Grove
- North Mayfair
- Westmont
- Oakbrook Terrace
- Darien
- Albany Park
- Edgebrook
- Forest Glen
- Jefferson Park
- Clarendon Hills
- Lisle
- Hinsdale
Who We Serve
- Anxiety, excessive worry, or panic
- Depression, sadness, or mood changes
- Trauma or difficult past experiences
- Grief and loss
- Difficulty managing anger or strong emotions
- Behavioral challenges at home or school
- Low self-esteem or confidence issues
- Social or peer relationship struggles
- Family or parental conflict
- Attention and focus difficulties (e.g., ADHD)
- Adjustment to life changes (divorce, relocation, new school, etc.)
- Stress related to academics or daily pressures
- Emotional regulation and coping skill development
- Support for neurodivergent children and teens (e.g., autism, ADHD)
Program Structure
Our counseling and mental health therapy program provides personalized, goal-focused support that grows with each client’s needs and progress.
Comprehensive Assessment
Every child begins with a thoughtful mental health assessment to understand emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs. This early intervention pediatric approach helps guide pediatric mental health services from the very start.
Personalized Treatment Planning
We create an individualized treatment plan with clear goals tailored to your child’s needs. Families receiving child therapy in Downers Grove are actively involved in shaping priorities and therapy focus areas.
Flexible Scheduling Options
We offer flexible session scheduling and frequency to fit your family’s routine. Our pediatric mental health services include in-clinic and telehealth options to reduce stress and improve consistency in care.
Therapeutic Skill Building
Sessions focus on evidence-based strategies that support emotional regulation, coping skills, and social skills and peer interaction training. Therapy activities are age-appropriate, engaging, and designed to promote real-life application.
Ongoing Progress Monitoring
We use ongoing progress monitoring to track growth, adjust goals, and respond to changing needs. This ensures child therapy in Downers Grove remains effective and aligned with your child’s development.
Family Collaboration Support
Families are essential partners in therapy. We provide guidance, strategies, and home support tools so pediatric mental health services continue beyond sessions and encourage meaningful progress at home and school.
What Parents Say About Our Mental Health Therapy in the Downers Grove Area?
Over 95% of families leave us a 5-star review on Google! See what our families said about their experience at the Clubhouse:
My daughter’s behavior progress and language development has been extraordinary with the guidance of the wonderful staff at Communication Clubhouse.
I’ve been with Communication Clubhouse since my Son was 18 months old. Kyle is now 11 yrs old. He receives Speech, Occupational and ABA therapy in the Downers Grove office. I’ve had nothing but great experiences with this office. Honestly this is his 2nd home. Kyle has advanced so much because of them. I’m so appreciative to Communication Clubhouse.
The team at Communication Clubhouse have made a huge impact for our daughter and son. Both have learning disabilities and have benefited from the reading therapy, behavior therapy and occupational therapy.
P gives Olivia and Mary two thumbs up – and her parents give even more gratitude for the patience, persistence and support. Thanks to everyone at CC for your work!
When our daughter graduated from EI, we knew we wanted to stay with our OT and started attending sessions in the clinic. Sarah had a huge impact on the way we parent and how we support our daughter’s sensory needs. We loved her so much, and when she moved out of town, we were nervous about transitioning to a new OT. But Brianne is fantastic and it was a smooth transition. Our daughter had her sessions in the gym, which is an amazing space with so many different ways for children to work on their therapy goals. The space combined with Brianne’s creativity resulted in such fantastic growth that our daughter has since graduated from OT. We feel very grateful for the role Communication Clubhouse has played in our daughter’s development, and it is wonderful knowing that we have such a great place at our disposal should our daughter need additional OT services in the future.
The Clubhouse has been an incredible resource for our family! Our son came into the center only speaking a few words and is now speaking full sentences, labeling his emotions and having conversations! The sessions have been life changing and we couldn’t be more grateful of the dedication, time and grace that Ms. Megan has put in with our son! Thank you!
A wonderful place with caring staff and a nurturing environment! Two of my sons have gone here now and they both have shown remarkable improvement! My middle son went from barely speaking at all to now speaking full sentences. My oldest son started saying the “s” sound that he struggled with after just a couple sessions! They love coming here because they make it so much fun for kids that they don’t even realize they’re learning. Thank you so much!
We have been working with therapists from The Clubhouse since my twins were 18 months old and in early intervention. We then started going to The Clubhouse after they aged out of EI and have been there ever since for multiple types of therapy. My twins are almost 10. We love the therapists, office staff, program offerings, and schedule availability. This place is built for kids, they get it. I feel so grateful to have connected with this group of caring humans. They have made a huge impact for my kids and have helped them group tremendously! I would highly recommend The Clubhouse to anyone looking for pediatric therapy!
Our son has been going to Communication Clubhouse for six years and we love it. Wonderful people!!
Our Insurance Providers
The Clubhouse works with families with all major insurance coverage. We are proudly an in-network provider for Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, and Medicaid. While we are not in-network with other insurance companies, we can provide the necessary documentation to submit for reimbursement to your insurance company.
Meet Chicago’s Trusted Pediatric Mental Health Team
Founded more than 20 years ago as a pediatric therapy practice, the Clubhouse has grown into a multidisciplinary center dedicated to supporting children’s mental, emotional, and developmental well-being. Today, we provide compassionate pediatric mental health therapy alongside ABA, speech, and occupational therapy to support children, teens, and families through every stage of growth.
Our licensed pediatric mental health therapists bring specialized experience in areas such as anxiety, emotional regulation, trauma-informed care, and support for neurodivergent children and teens. Working closely with families, schools, and other care providers, our team takes a collaborative, whole-child approach to care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Every child and family is different. Sessions may be individual or include caregivers when helpful, so progress and coping skills can be supported and reinforced at home.
Sessions typically last 45 minutes and focus on building trust through conversation, activities, or play, while working toward personalized goals based on your child’s needs.
Counseling supports emotional health and coping skills, while behavior therapy is more structured and goal-driven. Our pediatric mental health therapists may blend approaches based on your child.
If you notice ongoing emotional changes, behavioral challenges, social difficulties, or increased stress, reaching out early can help prevent concerns from becoming more severe.
Yes. With parent consent, our therapists can collaborate with local Downers Grove schools and educators to support consistency and reinforce strategies across settings.
Many children begin with weekly sessions to build rapport and make progress. Frequency may decrease over time as goals are met and skills improve.
Yes. We provide guidance, education, and ongoing support so parents and caregivers feel confident helping their child apply skills outside of therapy.