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Welcome to Plena Mind Center

Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Programs in the Chicagoland Area.

Our whole person approach empowers children and adolescents, ages 6 – 18, to actively participate in managing symptoms in the service of living their fullest life.

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Family-Centered Mental Health Care for Children and Adolescents

Your child deserves personalized, compassionate care to support their mental health. We’re here to guide, empower, and ensure their long-term well-being. Uniquely small by design, Plena Mind Center is focused on providing highly personalized care and an unmatched patient experience.
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Our Treatment Programs

At Plena Mind Center, we are devoted to delivering premier pediatric care, combining evidence-based treatment approaches customized to each patient and family in a warm and welcoming environment. Our structured PHP and IOP programs serve as a reliable extension of outpatient therapy, with a focus on evidence-based care and long-term outcomes.

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

Our PHP is a full day program serving children, tweens, and teens who require more intensive services for mental health needs.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

Our IOP is an after school program serving children and adolescents who don't require full day programing.

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

This is a multifamily group facilitated by our licensed clinicians. This resource is available to our families during and after treatment.

Creating A Custom Treatment Plan Catering To Your Childs’ Needs

At Plena, we treat each child as an individual, providing specialized care that brings families together and fosters resilience.

We offer a renewed approach by treating children with a highly personalized plan that centers around the patient and family. We take into account your child’s internal and external worlds.

Our whole child approach ensures each participant receives an initial assessment from a licensed clinician and a thorough evaluation from our board certified child & adolescent psychiatrists. Our program includes group and individual therapy sessions. Your child’s unique treatment will be adapted based on their progress.

Our Philosophy
Why Plena

Why Plena

We exist to understand and treat the root causes of anxiety, mood disorders, OCD, ADHD, and school avoidance.

Without proper care, these early challenges can develop into serious long-term issues like substance abuse and eating disorders. That’s why we take a personalized approach with each child and teen, helping them build the skills they need to flourish. Our team stays at the forefront of treatment through ongoing education and specialized training, focusing specifically on these conditions.

We believe that excellence in care comes from deep expertise and continuous learning. Through everything we do, we stay true to our core mission: understanding and treating the root causes of these challenges, giving every child the chance to heal and thrive.

Our Approach to Care at Plena

Our comprehensive approach combines innovative research with proven practices, addressing not just symptoms but the whole child. We create individualized treatment plans that build lasting foundations for mental health, turning our mission into reality through these key principles:

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Holistic & Individual Focus

We believe in treating the whole person, not just symptoms. Every treatment plan is uniquely crafted for your child, considering their complete mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing. Our focus extends beyond immediate challenges to support lasting mental health, always remembering that your child is more than their diagnosis.

Finding Root Causes

Through functional medicine principles, we work to uncover the true factors driving mental health challenges. By understanding the complex interplay of biological, environmental, and social influences, we can deliver precisely targeted interventions that address underlying causes rather than just managing symptoms.

Integrative Psychiatry

Our approach seamlessly blends traditional psychiatry with integrative methods, incorporating strategies for sleep, nutrition, and movement. By combining conventional treatment with holistic care, we create a comprehensive foundation for healing and growth.

Evidence-Based Therapies

We utilize leading therapeutic approaches including ERP, CAMS, SPACE, and CBT to ensure effective treatment outcomes. These proven methods are complemented by mindfulness practices and nutritional support to create well-rounded treatment plans that address every aspect of your child's wellbeing.

Family-Centered Care

We recognize that families are essential to the healing process. Our program empowers parents with practical support strategies and ongoing education, helping build healthier family dynamics while reducing symptom accommodation. You'll gain tools and understanding to support your child's journey effectively.

Building Long-Term Success

Our goal is to equip your child with lifelong coping skills and personalized tools for navigating future challenges. By addressing both genetic and environmental factors, we help build lasting resilience that extends well beyond our program.

Research-Driven Excellence

We maintain our position at the forefront of mental health care by staying current with the latest research in neuropsychiatry and psychology. Our evidence-based interventions are grounded in scientific understanding while incorporating innovative approaches to mental wellness.

Collaborative Care Team

Our expert clinicians work together across multiple disciplines to provide coordinated, comprehensive care. Through regular team collaboration and ongoing professional development, we ensure your child receives the most effective and up-to-date treatment approaches available.

A Message From Our Leaders

At Plena we believe that keeping our children safe and healthy is the job of the whole community. We provide resources to our community in all (acute) areas of mental health so children and their families have good, holistic and evidence-based treatment available to them.

Alongside our leaders, Plena’s team includes board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrists, licensed clinical professional counselors, licensed clinical social workers, a licensed teacher, an expressive therapist (board-certified music therapist), and multiple patient support specialists.

Firuza Aliyeva, MD

CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER

Shannon Goebel Paul

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Meet Our Team

Firuza Aliyeva, MD

CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER

Shannon Goebel Paul

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Testimonial from Plena

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!

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Northbrook, Illinois
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