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Plum Tree Psychology

Child & Adolescent Psychological Testing, Therapy, and Evaluation. Plum Tree provides therapy for kids and support for parents.

Plum Tree cares for kids and teens with anxiety, depression, inattention, impulsivity, grief, and low self-esteem.

01/21/2026

🗓️We have expanded our schedule to help more kids.
🗓️Our approach is collaborative and patient-centered, with time built in for careful assessment, ongoing support, and adjustments as needed.
🥗Gone is the myth that mental health is separate from physical health! More and more, research is showing the links between mind and body. As a practice, our philosophy is to support activities of daily living that reduce a child’s vulnerability to having difficulties. We harp on diet, sleep, and exercise.
👍Most families who find their way to our clinic prefer to consider medication as a later step in treating pediatric mental health. We agree! Research shows that specific kinds of evidence-based therapy, social skills training, psychoeducation, and supportive reflection can go a long way to ameliorate symptoms of mental illness.
😁And! Medication does truly work, and for many children it’s truly helpful. There are medicines that help with anxiety, sadness, irritability, and energy levels. While medications don’t directly address social, family, or academic difficulties, they do reduce psychiatric symptoms so that gains are possible in all these areas.
To make an appointment and learn more about our whole-child approach to medication, click the link below and in our IG Bio: . .
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🔗 https://www.theplumtree.net/schedule-appointment/ . .

01/17/2026

“Managing Your Child’s Anxiety: A Parent’s Guide”
Anxiety in children is more common than many parents realize. From worries about school and friendships to fears about health, safety, or change, anxiety can show up in many form and at different ages. The good news is that with understanding, patience, and the right tools, parents can play a powerful role in helping their child manage anxiety and build lifelong coping skills (Stress Press Coping Skill). . .
📖 To read the full blog post click the link below or in our IG Bio. 📖
🔗 https://www.theplumtree.net/managing-your-childs-anxiety-a-parents-guide/ . .

01/13/2026

When your child is struggling, it can feel overwhelming. We are here to help. We provide the support and skills your child needs to grow, heal, and soar! Therapy appointments are available—schedule yours below. . .
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🔗 https://www.theplumtree.net/schedule-appointment/ . .

01/10/2026

Because the best way to learn is through play! 🐾 is an expert Uno player! Kids love our Ivy Joy! 💚 . .

01/09/2026

🤝Meet Shannon Mayer🤝
Shannon Mayer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing for over 19 years. Shannon received her Masters in Social Work from Arizona State University, and her Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Michigan State University. Shannon has worked in many different realms of the mental health world – residential treatment facilities, case management, specialty intake assessments of children ages birth to five years, teaching graduate school, inpatient psychiatric social work, and outpatient therapy. Shannon specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults and their families struggling with anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, adjustment disorders, conduct disorders, learning disabilities, eating disorders, and chemical dependency/substance abuse.

Shannon uses a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Informed CBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Brief Strategic Family Therapy, Multisystemic Family Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, and Play/Art therapy, all depending on meeting the individual needs of her client. Shannon has developed and facilitated Anger Management groups designed to support children and adolescents self-regulate their big emotions. Shannon works to always use the client/family-centered approach to support her clients in reaching their therapeutic treatment goals. Shannon partners with her clients and families, validates, and empowers them to ensure long term success and an overall healthy well-being. . .
🔗 Appointments: https://www.theplumtree.net/schedule-appointment/
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01/07/2026

📖“AI And Child Interaction“ Read the full post at the link below and in our IG Bio. 📖
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer confined to science fiction, it’s now a part of our children’s lives. From homework help to “AI friends” and smart toys, kids and teens increasingly interact with systems that can converse, respond, and even simulate emotional engagement. AI has moved from “a tool on a screen” to something that can talk back, remember context, and simulate warmth. For kids and teens, that changes the nature of the interaction: it can feel less like using software and more like engaging with a social partner. That shift is what makes AI exciting for learning and uniquely complicated for child development and safety.
What does this mean for young minds and for the adults guiding them? . .
🔗 https://www.theplumtree.net/ai-and-child-interaction/
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01/05/2026

📣We’re excited to share an important milestone for our Bloom location: We expanded!📣

👏🏻Thanks to the continued trust and support of our community, we’ve acquired additional office space at our Bloom location, allowing us to add 10 new therapy offices. This expansion significantly increases our ability to serve families who are seeking high-quality mental health care.

😁What this means for our community:
Improved appointment availability and reduced wait times
Space to welcome additional clinicians and specialty services
A more comfortable environment designed to support healing and growth

🧠At Plum Tree, our mission has always been to meet families where they are and provide thoughtful, personalized care. This expansion is a direct response to the growing need for mental health services in our area, and we’re proud to invest locally to meet that need responsibly and sustainably.

🌿Whether you are a current client, a referring professional, a school partner, or a community member who believes in accessible mental health care, thank you for being part of this journey. We look forward to continuing to grow, while staying grounded in the values that define our practice.

🤝If you or someone you know is seeking services, we invite you to reach out or visit our website to learn more.

With Gratitude,
The Plum Tree Team . .
🔗 https://www.theplumtree.net/
📧 hello@theplumtree.net
📞 630-549-6245
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12/31/2025

We’re excited to share a streamlined way for our self-pay patients to get reimbursed for therapy services using their out-of-network insurance benefits. Many patients don’t realize there is a quick and easy way they can receive money back from their insurance company, even when seeing an out-of-network provider.

We know how important it is to you that your child receives care. We also know that understanding insurance claims or self-pay options can feel overwhelming. We want paying for care to feel as straightforward as possible. Click the link below for our easy-to-understand guide on your insurance claim and self-pay options with us at Plum Tree Psychology. We are here to help. . .
🔗 https://www.theplumtree.net/billing/
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12/28/2025

🤔Looking for simple ways to support your child’s emotional growth at home?🤔
💡In our latest video, we share 5 family activities that help build emotional intelligence (EQ) through connection, conversation, and everyday moments.
🧠These activities support skills like emotional awareness, empathy, communication, and self-regulation, and can be done with children of all ages. . .
💡5 Simple Ways to Strengthen Emotional Intelligence💡:
1️⃣ Cook Together
2️⃣ Play Outside
3️⃣ Crafting
4️⃣ Family Game Night/Board Games
5️⃣ Storytelling & Reading . .
Click the link below or in our IG Bio to learn more:
“5 Family Activities that Strengthen Emotional Intelligence”
🔗 https://www.theplumtree.net/5-family-activities-that-strengthen-emotional-intelligence/
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12/19/2025

Is your child struggling with reading? Our multidisciplinary team is staffed with literacy experts to nurture your child’s ability to read and the adventure that comes with it! At Plum Tree Psychology, Literacy Support Services are provided by our Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT).

A CALT is a professional credential to describe an individual who has the expertise to provide services to individuals who have difficulty acquiring the basic language skills necessary to read, write and spell. CALTs have a deep knowledge of the structure of the English language and the experience to apply these skills in creating an individualized plan for the remediation of dyslexia and related learning differences.

A CALT is more than a tutor. They are specially trained to work with students with dyslexia and related language-based learning differences.

Being a CALT ensures that an individual has completed a Comprehensive Therapist Level Multisensory Structured Language Training course that is Orton-Gillingham based and accredited by the International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council (IMSLEC).

The following is required to become a Certified Academic Language Therapist.

• 200 + Academic hours of dyslexia and related learning disability studies

• 700 Clinical teaching hours providing dyslexia therapy using Take Flight: A Comprehensive Intervention for Students with Dyslexia

• Passing the ALTA Competency Exam

• Review and acceptance into the Academic Language Therapy Association or ALTA

• Certified Academic Language Therapists are highly qualified in multisensory structured literacy, specifically for students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and ADHD . .
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🔗 https://www.theplumtree.net/literacy-support-services/ . .

12/15/2025

😁 Now accepting new patients! 😁
Therapy helps kids thrive by giving them a safe space to express emotions, build confidence, and develop healthy coping skills. Whether they’re struggling with anxiety, behavior challenges, or big life changes, our therapists support children in feeling understood, empowered, and more equipped to handle life’s ups and downs. . .
Make an appointment below or at the link in our IG Bio:
🔗 https://www.theplumtree.net/schedule-appointment/
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12/11/2025

Tourette Syndrome Intervention:
❓What is CBIT?
(Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics)
CBIT is a treatment consisting of three important components:
-Training the patient to be more aware of his or her tics and the urge to tic.
-Training patients to do competing behavior when they feel the urge to tic.
-Making changes to day to day activities in ways that can be helpful in reducing tics.
-Many of these strategies are already commonly used in the management of Tourette’s Syndrome (TS) symptoms. Many adults with TS report that they have come up with strategies similar to CBIT to manage their tics. CBIT takes the most effective concepts and blends them with strategies that aid people in learning the techniques quickly.

❓Will CBIT last a lifetime?
A recent study showed that 87% of participants who thrived with CBIT continued to do well six months after treatment. Remember CBIT is not a cure; it is a management strategy. Patients learn a set of management skills that can be applied for the rest of their lives as needed. . .
Learn more:
🔗 https://www.theplumtree.net/cbit/
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Address

527 Illinois Avenue
Saint Charles, IL
60174

Telephone

+16305496245

Website

http://theplumtree.net/

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