I see progress in Jayden thanks to Josie, Ana, Joana, Peter, and Jesus. Thank you!
Pediatric mental health therapy at the Clubhouse provides supportive, individualized care to help children and teens navigate emotional, behavioral, and social challenges.
Through evidence-based approaches like play therapy, expressive therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), our licensed therapists help children build emotional regulation, coping skills, and confidence in a safe, welcoming environment.
Our goal is to support each child’s mental well-being while partnering closely with families in North Mayfair and nearby suburbs.
How does Mental Therapy at the Clubhouse work?
Childhood and adolescence come with emotional and behavioral challenges that can feel overwhelming for both children and their families. That’s where the Clubhouse can help. Our Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapists specialize in working with children and teens, using developmentally appropriate, evidence-based approaches to support emotional growth, resilience, and connection. We help families better understand what their child is experiencing while building skills that promote healing and confidence.
Our goal at The Clubhouse is to remove the barriers to mental health and counseling treatment by making care approachable, accessible, and family-centered. Because no two children are the same, our team collaborates closely with caregivers to create an individualized treatment plan that supports your child’s unique needs, strengths, and goals.
How Can Counseling Help My Child?
Counseling Can Help With Children and 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.
Initial Assessment
Each child begins with a comprehensive mental health assessment and consultation to better understand their strengths, challenges, and goals. This helps our team determine the most appropriate approach for pediatric mental health services in North Mayfair.
Care Plan Development
Using assessment insights, we create individualized mental health care plans tailored to your child and family. Goals are developed collaboratively and adjusted to support meaningful, measurable progress.
Flexible Scheduling
We offer flexible scheduling options to meet your family’s needs, including in-clinic and telehealth sessions. Session frequency is based on your child’s goals, progress, and level of support needed.
Therapeutic Interventions
Sessions may include play therapy and expressive therapy for children, as well as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for kids and teens when appropriate. These approaches support emotional regulation and coping skill development in a developmentally appropriate way.
Progress Monitoring
Our therapists regularly track progress and adjust treatment strategies as your child grows and changes. This ensures therapy remains effective, relevant, and aligned with your child’s evolving needs.
Family Collaboration
Families are an essential part of the therapy process, and we work closely with caregivers to provide guidance and support. Home strategies and parent education help reinforce skills beyond each child therapy session.
What Parents Say About Our Mental Health Therapy in the North Mayfair 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
Our clinic was founded over 20 years ago as a Pediatric therapy practice. Since then, the Clubhouse has grown into a multidisciplinary center offering compassionate aba therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy and pediatric mental health support for children, teens, and families.
Our licensed counselors and mental health therapists bring a range of specialties, including anxiety, emotional regulation, trauma-informed care, and neurodivergent support. They work closely with families, educators, and other providers to create personalized, whole-child care in a safe and supportive setting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not always. Depending on your child’s age, comfort level, and treatment goals, sessions may include parent or caregiver involvement, especially for younger children. Our therapists work with families to determine the approach that best supports your child’s emotional growth and progress.
Each session is structured around your child’s individualized mental health care plan and may include play therapy, expressive activities, or cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for kids and teens. Sessions are developmentally appropriate, engaging, and focused on building emotional regulation and coping skills.
Counseling focuses on emotional well-being, relationships, and coping strategies, while behavior therapy often targets specific behaviors and skill-building. At the Clubhouse, our pediatric mental health services may integrate elements of both, depending on your child’s needs and goals.
If your child is experiencing emotional distress, behavioral changes, difficulty coping with everyday situations, or challenges at home or school, it may be helpful to reach out. Early support through child therapy in North Mayfair can help prevent concerns from becoming more overwhelming over time.
Yes. With caregiver consent, our therapists can collaborate with schools, teachers, and other providers to support your child’s progress across settings. This teamwork helps ensure consistency and success both in and out of therapy.
Session frequency varies based on your child’s needs, goals, and progress. Many children begin with weekly sessions, with adjustments made over time as emotional regulation and coping skills develop.
Absolutely. Parent and caregiver support is an important part of our pediatric mental health therapy program. We provide guidance, education, and home strategies to help families reinforce skills and support their child’s emotional well-being outside of sessions.