CALL US: 847.477.8244
2600 WARRENVILLE ROAD, SUITE 205, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515
(JUST 15 MILES WEST OF CHICAGO)
Now Serving a Larger Community! All sessions and groups are now being done via Teletherapy.
Also offering ONLINE Trainings!
GROUPS & PROGRAMS
Whether you need emotional support, group counseling, creative programming or something other than talk therapy, we provide you and your family a variety of options though our professional community whose focus is to reduce stress, revitalize and ensure that you leave our practice more connected to your most meaningful life than when you came in.
CURRENT GROUP THERAPY FOR CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS
SATURDAYS | 2:00PM-3:00PM
ONLINE VIA TELEHEALTH
Led by a Masters level clinician, this group is for adults 26+. Clients meet through Zoom, a HIPPA compliant, confidential online video platform every Saturday from 3:00PM-4:00PM CST.
No fancy art materials required! This group will use materials that one can usually find in their home. This group is $35 per session and payment can be made via credit card. Continued participation is encouraged.
* Must register by 5PM the Wednesday before the Saturday group.
This is a reoccurring group, which means you get to enjoy this group EVERY Wednesday! You must cancel registration if you no longer wish to participate by the Friday @ 1PM before the Saturday group.
Interested in learning more or registering? Contact Art Therapist and Group Service Coordinator, Ciara Athy, at 847.477.8244 x705 or CAthy@c4creativeartstherapy.com
SPECIAL NOTE: Group therapy sessions are NOT billed to insurance.
* $35/virtual session (reoccurring)
SATURDAYS | 11:30AM-12:30PM
ONLINE VIA TELEHEALTH
Being a Teenager Can Be A Struggle!
Through this virtual support group, teens will explore how to navigate through the complex combinations of stress, relationship issues, and anxiety while experiencing shared stories, support, friendships, relaxation and stress-resolutions during the coronavirus pandemic.
The TEEN ART THERAPY support group is a professionally led education and peer support program for teens, ages 14-18 dealing with the unique stressors of social distancing, mask wearing and the strain of peer interactions amongst a pandemic. Your teen will develop courage, conscientiousness, follow through, resilience, and excellence in attitude.
Through the arts, these young adults will explore how to navigate through the complex combinations of stress, relationship issues, and mood struggles while experiencing shared stories, support, friendships, relaxation and stress-resolutions. Your teen will learn how to EXPRESS themselves, ADVOCATE for themselves and EMPOWER themselves!
*Must register by 5PM the Wednesday before the Saturday group.
This is a reoccurring group, which means you get to enjoy this group EVERY Saturday! You must cancel registration if you no longer wish to participate by the Friday @ 11:00AM before the Saturday group.
SPECIAL NOTE: Group therapy sessions are NOT billed to insurance.
Interested in learning more or registering? Contact Art Therapist and Group Service Coordinator, Ciara Athy, at 847.477.8244 x705 or CAthy@c4creativeartstherapy.com.
* $25/virtual session (reoccurring)
SATURDAYS | 1:00PM-2:00PM
ONLINE VIA TELEHEALTH
Navigating early adulthood brings its own unique challenges. That’s why we’ve created a NEW young adult group to professionally support individuals ages 18-26 years old. This group offers a unique opportunity to process challenges with mental health and overlapping stage of life stressors with peers. Topics may include coping with transition and change, developing skills to support oneself, managing environmental stressors, coping with anxiety, or coping with depression. Through creative interventions and process discussions, participants will gain more awareness of their needs and develop tools for emotional wellness.
This group meets every Saturday from 1:00pm-2:00pm beginning September 11th. The cost is $35 per virtual session.
*Must register by 5PM the Wednesday before the Saturday group.
This is a reoccurring group, which means you get to enjoy this group EVERY Saturday! You must cancel registration if you no longer wish to participate by the Friday @ 1:00pm before the Saturday group.
SPECIAL NOTE: Group therapy sessions are NOT billed to insurance.
Interested in learning more or registering? Contact Art Therapist and Group Service Coordinator, Ciara Athy, at 847.477.8244 x705 or CAthy@c4creativeartstherapy.com.
* $35/virtual session (reoccurring)
UPCOMING GROUP THERAPY FOR CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS
(Starting January 2022)
THURSDAYS | 6:00PM-7:00PM
(Starting January 2022)
IN PERSON
Incorporation of art-making, movement, and music to increase self-awareness and self confidence. This group will offer opportunities to build social and emotional bridges to others while discovering outlets of expression.
Interested in learning more or registering? Contact Art Therapist and Group Service Coordinator, Ciara Athy, at 847.477.8244 x705 or CAthy@c4creativeartstherapy.com.
WEDNESDAYS | 6:30PM-7:30PM
(Starting January 2022)
IN PERSON
Interested in learning more or registering? Contact Art Therapist and Group Service Coordinator, Ciara Athy, at 847.477.8244 x705 or CAthy@c4creativeartstherapy.com.
SATURDAYS | 10:30AM-11:30AM
(Starting January 2022)
IN PERSON
Everyone wants to be heard. . .to express opinions. . .to be understood
Tweens need to have people and places where they can feel supported to safely dialogue with others. . .a place where they can express feelings and thoughts and feel supported. TWEEN ART THERAPY support group is designed to offer time and space in the virtual community for social, emotional and character development.
Each group offers a safe place to talk, play, move, think and leave feeling lighter.
*Must register by 5PM the Wednesday before the Saturday group.
This is a reoccurring group, which means you get to enjoy this group EVERY Saturday! You must cancel registration if you no longer wish to participate by the Friday @ 10:00AM before the Saturday group.
SPECIAL NOTE: Group therapy sessions are NOT billed to insurance.
Interested in learning more or registering? Contact Art Therapist and Group Service Coordinator, Ciara Athy, at 847.477.8244 x705 or CAthy@c4creativeartstherapy.com.
* $50/in person session (reoccurring)
Interested in groups but don't see it here?
Contact our Clinical Director, Rachel Wagner-Cantine at rwagner(at)c4creativeartstherapy.com with your request.
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING THROUGH THE ARTS
ARTS PLAYSCHOOL
Learning through the Arts
ARTs PlaySchool brings together children's creative mind/body connection with the arts. Your child will explore emotions, social skills, mindfulness, and social emotional learning through our energetic and caring instructors. While focusing on a curriculum-based structure, our teachers and staff members incorporate the arts into children's learning.
Arts Playschool programs are offered at the Center for Creative Arts Therapy, and can be found throughout the Dupage County community, as well as ONLINE.
"We teach to the child that learns by moving, exploring and creating." Azizi Marshall, Founder & CEO
* Includes craft templates and parent education each class.
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Let us support you and your family through compassionately creative counseling and arts-based psychotherapy services. Give us a call today to learn more about creative arts therapy (art therapy, music therapy, drama therapy, dance/movement therapy, expressive arts therapy) in the Downers Grove, Hinsdale, DuPage county and Chicago area! Feel free to call us at (847) 477-8244 or email us.
We are located in Downers Grove and frequently see clients from Downers Grove, Aurora, Bolingbrook, Burr Ridge, Countryside, Darien, Elmhurst,
Glen Ellyn, Hickory Hills, Hillside, Hinsdale, LaGrange, LaGrange Park, Lemont, Lisle, Lombard, Naperville, Oak Brook, Oak Brook Terrace, Oak Park, Riverside, Villa Park, Warenville, Westchester, Westmont, Wheaton, Willowbrook, Woodridge, and Western Springs.
Counseling and arts-based psychotherapy for individuals, groups and families looking for help with children, adolescents, stress, relationships, motherhood, creative parenting interventions, life transitions, trauma, anxiety, depression, divorce, grief/bereavement, autism, communication, caregiving, terminal illness, and career counseling.