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“We are so grateful & thankful to the Plena team. Such wonderful, very accommodating & caring group of people. We don’t want to leave. We enjoyed the parent sessions, family meetings & the weekly goals! She truly loved the Expressive Therapy & group time. Thanks so much for everything!”
I can not say enough about this amazing place. They brought my daughter back from the depths of OCD with their IOP program. Galina is an ABSOLUTE GEM and the best ERP therapist out there. Dr. Chang is a fantastic psychiatrist. Everyone at Plena is caring, well trained, and very dedicated to helping children with psychiatric needs. I wish I could give them more than 5 stars!!
Susan
We never felt like a number. The staff was able to uncover [my child] and help her handle her worry. It’s not “over” but I trust the tools & knowledge they gave her. We will keep working it and move [her] forward!
I have had amazing experiences at Plena. The therapists are qualified, kind, and patient people that really care about the kids. There are many specialists in a variety of different mental illness or disorders. I was hesitant at first for a group therapy program but I would highly recommend it. Hannah, the expressive therapist, is amazing and makes unique connections and impacts on all patients.
Our experience at Plena changed our family for the better. We had both of our boys in their intensive programs in 2024. Two elements of their approach really made a difference for all of us — one was coordinating an entire-family approach that worked for all of us, parents and kids. The other was giving us language and a framework to understand the boys medical challenges (which contribute dramatically to behavior challenges) as contributing to, but not responsible for, their behavior. It empowered both boys to take ownership again of their behavior. Our family life now is the best it’s ever been.
Alison
Our practice, Fox, Levine and Associates, often refers to Plena Mind Center with positive results. We have the utmost confidence in the care our clients receive there! We will continue to refer to Plena! We see positive results!
Brooke
I am so incredibly grateful for the entire team at Plena. Their staff are so welcoming and kind, each person made such a difference to the care of my child. My child felt comfortable attending each day and in the end came away with many tools that they still use today. In addition, the intake was smooth and they worked with my insurance to make the whole process easy for the parents.
Shelly
I could not be more impressed with the care [my child] received at Plena. The Plena team worked so well with us and his therapist. They listened to my concerns and developed tools that would work with our whole family. They are a pleasure to work with. [My child] is being discharged with tools he needs to manage his emotions. He is happy again and our whole family feels more connected. Our experience has been amazing at Plena and we are very grateful!
John
As the operations director at a local wellness center, I cannot say enough good things about Plena Mind. We are grateful for the exceptional intensive outpatient care and partial hospitalization program which includes collaborative medication management, group therapy, and family support. Our wellness center has sent numerous referrals to them and families have reported very positive experiences when returning to our clinic.
James
Plena was very helpful for my family when dealing with anxiety and school avoidance. Our team always took the time to meet with us as needed and understood our needs from day 1. They understand that every child has a different set of circumstances and it’s not a 1 size fits all approach.
Jeff
Thankful for Plena and all it did for our family. We absolutely adore Hannah and the Plena team…. Bright smiles, hearts, and humor which are so important for your child’s therapists to have. Such an incredible team and program. Truly life changing. Thank you Plena! We love you!
1450 Techny Road
Northbrook, Illinois
60062