Girl Talk (High School, Girls)
This Teen Girls’ Group helps develop stronger and a
more positive peer support system to navigate the
social pressures girls face. Learn strategies to
manage peer conflicts, the unhealthy media
influences, stressors from family or school, and so
much more. This is a safe place for your daughter
to talk, share and open her eyes to a stronger sense
of self and find her own voice based on self-respect,
confidence and happiness.
Day/Time: Thursdays 7:00 – 7:55pm
Location: Plainfield
Leader: Kate Kindle, LCPC
Young Men’s Council (High School, Guys)
A welcoming group to begin the journey to tackle
some of the most common “growing up” issues such
as self-esteem, insecurity, sadness, low motivation,
relationship problems, lack of purpose or direction
and academic underperformance. These young
men are seeking acceptance and are looking for a
way to connect on their terms. This group will work
to develop strategies to combat their negative selfdefeating thought patterns, as well as identify the
situations and emotions that trigger problematic
behaviors.
Day/time: Mondays 6pm-6:55pm
Location: South Naperville Office
Leader: Daniel Laluna, PsyD
STAR U! (High School, Co-ed)
STAR U! - Sweat, Talk, And Rise Up! Meet with
your peers in an interactive group that promotes,
develops, and maintains physical and mental health
through experiential activities and open to dialogue
on topics chosen by the group members.
Appreciate YOUR body and unique way of moving,
thinking, and feeling as you gain confidence from
the group inclusion in fun and engaging discussions
with your peers.
Day/time: Wednesdays 7:30—8:30pm
Location: South Naperville Office
Leader: Angie Martin, LCPC
How It Works
First Visit
Before your child begins attending group sessions
the parent is invited to an initial session to discuss
any relevant medical, social, academic, or relational
history, in addition to any current concerns you may
have. At this meeting you will also work together to
develop treatment goals specific to your child’s
needs.
Group Sessions
Depending on the type of presenting goals and
ages involved, we offer groups that both follow a
structured curriculum or offer a more free-flowing
flexible process. Group sessions include various
learning modalities to accommodate all styles of
learning. Parent meetings are encouraged and can
be set up to discuss any questions or concerns
throughout the process.
ECS Programs & Services:
Individual and Family Counseling
Therapeutic and Social Skill Groups
Psychological Testing
Psychiatric Services
Groups
2948 Artesian Road, Suite 112
Naperville, IL 60564
630.428.7890
All Major Insurance Accepted
Edgewood is not a Medicare/Medicaid Provider
[email protected]
630.428.7890
www.edgewoodclinicalservices.com
Positive Pals (Ages 4-5, Co-ed)
Positive Pals is for children who struggle to apply age
appropriate social skills due to ADHD, communication
issues, impulse control difficulties, or having a hard time
regulating emotions. Your child will learn to overcome
sensory challenges, improve comprehension, learn to
take turns, share, practice manners, and strengthen
listening skills, as well as develop coping strategies.
Day/Time: Wednesdays 3:30 – 4:25 pm
Location: South Naperville Office
Leader: Holly Mauer, LPC
Social Kids (Grades K – 1st, Co-ed)
Social Kids is focused on building relationships through
enhancing social thinking abilities. In this structured
group, children learn the interpersonal, emotional
management, and communication skills needed to be
good friends. Through facilitated play, the group
practices flexible thinking, self-calming, and reading and
responding to facial expressions to enhance social
connections.
Day/Time: Thursdays 4:30-5:25 pm
Day/Time: Thursdays 5:30-6:25 pm
Location: South Naperville Office
Leader: Holly Mauer, LCP
STARS (Grades 4th-5th, Co-ed)
Social Thinking And Readiness Skills group which
provides children with a supportive place to practice
relationship skills. Designed for kids who need help with
the subtle details of being a friend, as well as growing
more confident in navigating our social world.
Participants will cooperate, collaborate, and converse
while engaging in playful activities and making positive
memories together.
Day/Time: Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:00pm
Location: South Naperville Office
Leader: Kevin Sprenkle, PsyD
Self-Expression & Emotions Club
(Grades 5th -8th, Co-ed)
SEEC provides a safe and positive space to discuss
relevant topics and concerns, such as school, friends,
and home life. SEEC utilizes a supportive environment to
help facilitate positive group interaction, cooperation,
and social skills. This group offers an opportunity to
develop positive self-esteem, improved communication
skills, and encouraging social interaction.
Day/Time: Saturdays 12:00-12:55pm
Day/Time: Saturdays 1:00-1:55pm
Location: North Naperville Office
Leader: Daniel Laluna, PsyD
Connections (Grades 2nd-3rd, Co-ed)
Connections is a structured social skills group focusing on
how to build and improve relationships with peers by
“playing detective” to find common interests, read social
cues, and improve perspective. This group will help kids
learn self-calming skills, and strategies to manage
rejection and peer interactions.
Day/Time: Wednesdays 6:00 - 6:55 pm
Location: South Naperville Office
Leader: Tenisha White, PsyD
Teen Spirit! (Ages 11-15, Girls)
This girl’s group provides a space to share similar
worries and feelings and learn tools for coping. The girls
benefit from practicing unique strategies to get them
through those sometimes awkward and anxiety
provoking experiences with peers, while also developing
skills for making and keeping friends.
Day/Time: Tuesdays 7:00 – 7:55 pm
Location: South Naperville Office
Leader: Kate Kindle, LCPC
Anxiety Boot Camp (Ages 12-16, Co-ed)
This is a semi-structured 10 week psycho-educational
group for adolescents’ age 12 to 16 which utilizes a
Cognitive-Behavioral Approach to understanding what
anxiety is. Together we will work to develop the
strategies necessary to combat anxiety symptoms.
Day/Time: Thursdays 7:00-7:55pm
Location: South Naperville Office
Leader: Tenisha White, PsyD
Self-Expression Music and Songwriting
(Ages 14-18, Co-ed)
This unique group offers teens an opportunity to
express themselves through singing, songwriting,
music playing, and recording. Expressive arts foster
improved self-esteem and self-competence, as well as
positive social relationships for individuals with shared
interests in writing, singing, and recoding music. If
you child is musically creative and is interested in
having a small group outlet to express themselves in a
new way, this is the group for them!!
Day/Time: Saturdays 2:00-2:55pm
Location: North Naperville Office
Leader: Daniel Laluna, PsyD
Location Addresses:
South Naperville Office:
2948 Artesian Rd Naperville, IL 60565
North Naperville Office:
600 E. Diehl Rd Naperville, IL 60563
Plainfield Office:
14722 S. Naperville Rd Naperville, IL 60544