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Child and Adolescent Partial Hospitalization (PHP)

Our PHP will assist your child in meeting goals such as developing coping skills, creating an individualized toolbox for long-term success and building new foundations for lasting success.

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP)

IOP provides a unique structure that allows for full time school attendance during the day followed by therapeutic programming in the afternoon/evening.

Medication Assessment & Management

While not every child will require it, there are some cases where medication may be a part of your child’s optimal treatment plan.

Plena Parent Academy

Parents are empowered through hearing other families’ struggles and are also encouraged by each other’s unique stories and solutions. We believe that parents deserve to feel heard and understand that they are not alone in this journey.

Outpatient Child, Adolescent & Young Adult Psychiatry

Our board-certified adult and child and adolescent psychiatrist provides comprehensive evaluations and ongoing care, including medication management when appropriate.
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Our care team will assist your child in meeting goals such as developing coping skills, creating an individualized toolbox for long term success and building new foundations for sustained improvements.

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At Plena, we know that expertise matters. While some facilities take a broad, generalized approach, our clinicians and physicians bring a deep understanding of the nuances of child and adolescent mental health.

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Chicago

Experience a specialized, higher level of care with our partial hospitalization programs (PHP), daytime intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and family-focused support, right here in the heart of Chicago.

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Northbrook

With decades of combined experience in this field, the team at Plena Mind Center brings the very best in PHP, IOP, and psychiatry to Northbrook, Illinois and beyond. Your child deserves care from a team with the experience and focus to deliver the best results.

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Doctor’s Orders Blog

Volume 1.

Welcome to Doctor’s Orders: Your Guide to Mind and Body Wellness

Dear Readers,

Welcome to the very first edition of Doctor’s Orders, a space where we will explore how evidence-based approaches can help you and your family achieve mental and emotional well-being. I’m Dr. Firuza Aliyeva, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist of Plena Mind Center, where we focus on individualized care to treat the whole person. Whether you’re a parent navigating your child’s challenges, a professional seeking strategy, or someone curious about holistic mental health practices, this blog is for you.

Why “Doctor’s Orders”? As a physician deeply passionate about child and adolescent psychiatry and dedicated to caring for the whole person, I’ve seen how small, intentional changes can lead to lasting improvements in emotional and physical health. Think of this blog as your prescription for a balanced and fulfilling life.

I’m thrilled to have you join me on this journey. Feel free to share your thoughts, questions, or topics you’d like to see covered in future posts. After all, this space is for you.

Until next time, take a deep breath and be kind to yourself.

Warm regards,
Firuza Aliyeva, MD