Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System Outpatient

Children, teens, and young adults ages 4 to 22 receive outpatient mental health care through a range of structured services. Clients often come in with challenges like anxiety, aggression, grief, ADHD, or difficulty adjusting to life changes. The team provides individual, family, and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, and medication management. Sessions take place at a clinic setting in suburban Chicago, with Spanish-speaking therapists and interpretive services available.Structure and TherapiesTreatments include scheduled therapy groups based on age and need, often after school or on weekends. Youth learn practical coping strategies through cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and expressive therapies. Some groups focus on emotional regulation, healthy choices, or conflict resolution. A multidisciplinary team collaborates with families and schools to support progress outside of sessions.Tailored Groups and Ongoing SupportClients new to the program begin with an intake assessment before joining therapy groups. Children and teens are placed in smaller groups by developmental stage and topic, like bullying support, grief, or social skills for neurodivergent youth. A separate transitions group serves young adults ages 17 to 22 who are adjusting to adulthood. The program’s mix of flexibility and structure helps clients practice new skills in real-world settings and return for support as needed.