Plum Tree Psychology

03/28/2026

🤝Meet Mindy Meyer🤝
Mindy is a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Pediatric Mental Health Specialist (PMHS). As a certified CBIT provider, she is a recognized expert in helping children and teens with Tourette’s Syndrome. Her work focuses on supporting young people with Tourette’s and related co-occurring conditions.

With more than 20 years of experience, Mindy Meyer has worked with children, teens, and young adults from birth through age 25. She has provided care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Over the past decade, her work has centered on pediatric neurological disorders.

She supports children and adolescents with: Tourette’s Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Developmental delays, and concussion-related symptoms.

She earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Nursing from Rush University. During her graduate studies, Mindy focused on pediatrics and nurse practitioner training. In addition, Mindy completed Pediatric Primary Mental Health training at The Ohio State University. In addition to her education, she holds two board certifications from the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board: Primary Care Pediatrics and Pediatric Mental Health. Mindy’s primary area of focus: Certified Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT). As a CBIT provider, she helps children and teens manage obsessive-compulsive disorder.

When children meet Mindy Meyer, they are treated as whole individuals. She recognizes that medical, emotional, developmental, and behavioral needs often overlap. Because of this, her care approach integrates all aspects of a child’s wellbeing.

Drawing on her clinical expertise, Mindy Meyer develops practical solutions for challenges often labeled as chronic. She helps children expand their range of accepted foods and supports neurodiverse and autistic children who want help reducing repetitive body-focused behaviors. Families value her ability to combine medication knowledge with evidence-based therapies.

Across the country and internationally, professionals recognize Mindy Meyer for her success in helping young people manage tics. She continues to lead in the treatment of Tourette’s Syndrome. Her work includes: Publication by the American Academy of Neurology, Presentations for the Tourette Association of America, Features on major news outlets, including the Today Show. These achievements highlight her expertise and commitment to families.

Beyond credentials and training, Mindy Meyer brings compassion to her work. She builds strong connections with neurodiverse children and teens. Parents appreciate her professionalism, dedication, and understanding of complex conditions. Families also enjoy the added comfort of her therapy dogs, Ivy and Pinto, who help create a welcoming environment.

Families choose Mindy Meyer for her specialized expertise, advanced training, and compassionate care. She uses evidence-based approaches while keeping each child’s unique needs at the center. Her goal is simple: help children and families feel understood, supported, and confident moving forward. . .
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03/25/2026

📚Did you know?📚 Reading does more than improve academic skills. It also helps children and teens understand other people. Research shows that reading can strengthen empathy. In other words, it helps young people recognize emotions, perspectives, and experiences that are different from their own.

Because of this, reading plays an important role in both emotional and social development. Click below to learn more in the full blog post.

Reading does more than improve academic skills. It also helps children and teens understand other people.

03/20/2026

“Teen Resilience, When You Don’t Make the Team”
Adolescence is a developmental stage marked by a powerful shift: peers begin to matter more, and identity becomes increasingly tied to performance, belonging, and social status. Because of this, experiences like not making the soccer team, not getting the role they hoped for in the school play, or not making the honor roll can feel overwhelming.

To an adult, these moments may seem temporary or minor. But to a teenager, whose prefrontal cortex is still developing, these disappointments can feel deeply personal and public. These feelings are intense and real for these kids, even if they don’t seem that way to an adult.

The good news? These moments are also opportunities to build resilience! 📚Read the full blog post below to learn how. . .
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🔗https://www.theplumtree.net/teen-resilience/ . .

Adolescence is a developmental stage marked by a powerful shift: peers begin to matter more, and identity becomes increasingly tied to performance, belonging, and social status.

03/16/2026

🤝 Meet Mindy Meyer, APRN-FPA, CPNP-PC 🤝Mindy Meyer is a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Mental Health Specialist (PMHS), and a leading expert in the nation who is certified in CBIT (Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics). Mindy is driven to help children and teens who have Tourette’s Syndrome and related and/or co-occurring conditions.

Mindy has over 20 years of experience working with children and adolescents, from ages birth to 25, in various settings, both inpatient and outpatient. For more than a decade, she’s developed a specialized focus in pediatric neurological disorders. Specifically, she works with children who have symptoms related to Tourette’s Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Developmental Delays, and concussions.

Mindy’s educational and training background is exceptional. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Nursing from Rush University. Her master’s work focused on pediatrics as a Nurse Practitioner. She also earned her Pediatric Primary Mental Health master’s education at The Ohio State University. Mindy has two board certifications from the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board in Primary Care Pediatrics and Pediatric Mental Health. She is a certified Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) provider and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) provider for those with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

When your child meets Mindy, they’ll be seen as a whole child. With her medical and clinical training, Mindy recognizes that a child’s wellbeing cannot be compartmentalized into different areas. With her vast experience, education, and training, she comes up with new solutions to problems previously described as “chronic.” She helps children expand their range of accepted foods. She trains neurodiverse and autistic children–with their consent and wish–to reduce repetitive body-focused behaviors. Her unique combination of understanding medication management and evidenced based interventions is valued by her patients.

Mindy is nationally and internationally recognized as one of the most successful providers in helping young people manage tics. She has been published by the American Academy of Neurology, presented at the Tourette Association of America organization, and has been featured on several news outlets (including the Today Show).

Beyond her training, Mindy’s compassion and ability to connect with a neurodiverse population have added to her success. Parents are reassured by her professionalism, dedication, and understanding of complex conditions. And, children and families love the support they get from her therapy dogs: Ivy and Pinto! . .
🔗 CBIT : https://www.theplumtree.net/cbit/
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03/14/2026

👧🏻👦🏽Children are not one-size-fits-all. Their support shouldn’t be either! Schools and pediatricians trust us because of our multidisciplinary and thorough understanding of each child’s unique needs.
🧠Our licensed specialists collaborate throughout the evaluation process, sharing insights across disciplines rather than working in silos. This team approach allows us to see the full picture of a child’s development.
🗣️ We take the time to explain results in clear, understandable language. Our goal is for families to leave feeling informed, confident, and hopeful about what comes next.
🤓We don’t just list scores. Our reports tell your child’s story by explaining how thinking, movement, language, emotions, and behavior are connected in everyday life.
🤝 It means we go beyond testing to integrate information across disciplines. This leads to more accurate diagnoses, more targeted support, and stronger long-term outcomes for children. . .
😄We are here to help!
🔗 Learn more here: https://www.theplumtree.net/multidisciplinary-evaluations/
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03/12/2026

👩‍⚕️Our approach to medication
management is different. 🧑‍⚕️

🧠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.

🥗We believe that food can be used as medicine. We
know that adequate sleep is critical to optimal peace.
We insist that regular exercise, be it light or vigorous,
moves kids toward good feelings, social success, and
confidence. Vitamins and minerals can make a big
difference, too.

🩺Our Registered Nurse Practitioners consult with all
clinicians about health issues that overlap with
psychiatric issues. This might include referrals to
assess for seizures, for bloodwork, for allergies, for
visual/auditory processing problems, for infections,
and more.

😁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.

🤝🏻We know starting medication can feel scary. But our
kind, thorough nurse practitioners will walk with you
through this process ensuring you feel heard and
comfortable every step of the way. We’ve expanded
our schedule to help more kids in this much needed
area. Click the link below or in our IG Bio to learn more
or make an appointment. . .
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https://www.theplumtree.net/medication-management/
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03/08/2026

🤝 Meet Dr. Ann Weller 🤝
Dr. Ann Weller is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating psychiatric symptoms. Her education, training, and work experience has been exclusively in the service of children and adolescent populations. Mental illness looks very different in kids than it does in adults. Too many children are over-diagnosed or misdiagnosed. Old diagnostic models and ill-applied treatment methods are a problem in our field.

Dr. Weller opened Plum Tree Psychology in 2011. Her current role includes the oversight and administration of supervision, training, and professional development of staff. This includes integrating guest speakers from various ancillary fields (e.g., medical, law, audiology, social support groups) to help the Plum Tree team keep up with advances in fields that inform our practice. We are committed to collaborative and wrap-around care models for kids and families.

Dr. Weller is Plum Tree’s clinical specialist. She consults on our team’s most troubled children and families. She collaborates by way of providing comprehensive psychological, educational, and neurodevelopmental evaluations to diagnose mental illness, and to prescribe supports in treatment, at home, and at school. Over her 15+ years in the field, she has worked with the full scope of psychiatric disorders, including bipolar, depression, ADHD, anxiety, mood disorders, OCD, Tourette’s, autism, personality disorders, developmental disorders, substance use, eating disorders, and more.

Dr. Weller’s reports of psychological testing are highly valued in the community. Our local schools, pediatricians, and mental health providers regularly refer kids to her for testing. She’s regularly invited by schools, parent groups, and mental health agencies to present on a variety of topics. She’s lectured on psychodevelopment, trauma, ADHD, su***de and self-injury, intellectual giftedness, anxiety, mood disorders and depression, parenting, classroom structure, and more.

Dr. Weller has worked at all levels in the spectrum of pediatric care, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, partial hospital programming, intensive outpatient, traditional outpatient, college counseling, and community mental health. She has authored research in conjunction with Loyola University’s Psychology Department. She was clinical director at a psychiatric hospital, developing a program for the hospital’s youngest and most acute patients. She is fully trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and ADHD Coaching. . .
To learn more about Dr. Weller and our practice, click the link below:
🔗 www.theplumtree.net
📍 Plum Tree Psychology St. Charles, IL . .

03/07/2026

🗓️ Individual Therapy Appointments Available🗓️
If your child is struggling, therapy can make a meaningful difference. Here are signs that it might be time to reach out:

😳Emotional: Feelings don’t fit the situation. Worries that intrude on daily life. Frequent irritability. Anger outbursts. Mood swings. Long periods of sadness.
🏃‍♂️Behavioral: Repetitive behaviors. Hurting self or others. Yelling, hitting, cursing, threatening. Breaking or throwing things. Overactive or hyper. Perfectionistic behaviors. Difficulty in transitions.
🧠Cognitive: Trouble focusing. Difficult following directions. Loses track of things, of time, and of what’s next. Negative self-talk (e.g., “Nobody likes me.” “I can’t do anything right.”). Stuck thoughts. Black-and-white, all-or-nothing thinking.
📚Academic: School avoidance. Academic underperformance. Feeling overwhelmed by or at school. Behavioral referrals.
📈Development: Not keeping up with peers emotionally or socially. Limited eye contact. Limited warmth. Sensory challenges. Insistence on sameness. Rigid mindset. Difficulty in adapting to new things, or to change.
😁Social: Difficulty making or keeping friends. Social isolation. Too much time on screens. Feels bullied. Bullies others. Defiant/oppositional toward parents, teachers, or authority figures.
🏡Family dynamics: Increased tension, difficulty connecting, ongoing drama, unhappy patterns . .
We can help! Make your appointment at the link below or in our IG Bio.
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🔗 https://www.theplumtree.net/individual-therapy/ . .

03/06/2026

Does your child struggle with literacy or learning differences?
🤝Meet: Joanna Migo, Certified Academic Language Specialist: 🤝
Joanna’s professional journey has been marked by growth and a deepening commitment to education. Her experience in Chicago, where she taught as a fourth and sixth-grade teacher in the Brighton Park and Englewood neighborhoods, laid the foundation for her career. She then expanded her horizons as a literacy coach and interventionist in East Aurora before deciding to pursue her certification as an academic language therapist, a testament to her continuous learning and dedication to the field of education.

As a Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT), Joanna was accepted into the Academic Language Therapy Association. She is highly qualified and experienced in providing multisensory structured literacy instruction for students diagnosed with language-based learning differences such as dyslexia and dysgraphia. Her specialization in BUILD, a K-1 early reading intervention, and Take Flight: A Comprehensive Intervention for Students With Dyslexia, further demonstrates her deep understanding and proficiency in the field. Joanna finds no greater joy than to guide a student on their journey to reading. With a blend of fun, creativity, and passion, Joanna offers students an intimate educational experience that not only develops their literacy skills but also enhances their self-confidence, grit, and resilience. Her approach instills a sense of hope and possibility in every student she works with. She is beyond excited to offer academic language therapy within her own community and be part of the Plum Tree team!

Joanna’s certification as a Certified Academic Language Therapist includes the following:

• 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 . .
📍 Plum Tree Psychology, St. Charles, Il
🔗 https://www.theplumtree.net/what-we-do/ . .

03/04/2026

🦊Trot The Fox to Fight Tics 🦊
🚶‍♂️Walk with us to help make a difference in the lives of people impacted by Tourette Syndrome and other Tic Disorders.
🤝In collaboration with the Tourette Association of America and one of our patients, we are thrilled to support this incredible cause.
🏃🏻‍♀️Join us at Plum Tree Psychology (Sprout Office) to raise awareness and show our solidarity.
🌎Together, we can make a difference! 🌍
📍Where: Plum Tree Psychology
🗓️When: Sunday, May 17th at 9:00 a.m. . .
To register and learn more, click the link below or in our IG Bio.
🔗 https://www.theplumtree.net/trot-the-fox-to-fight-tics/

02/28/2026

📚We can help turn reading from frustration to excitement!📚

✈️Take Flight is now available at Plum Tree.✈️Take Flight is a comprehensive intervention for students with dyslexia.

🧠Take Flight is offered as a two year curriculum based on The Orton-Gillingham Approach and written by The Education Staff of The Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia and Learning Disorders At Scottish Rite Hospital For Children.

😄 Let’s help your child Take Flight! Link below and in our IG Bio. . .
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🔗 https://www.theplumtree.net/take-flight/ . .

02/24/2026

“Building Social Skills”

Social skills are not “extra” skills. They are important life skills. A research study in England, Estonia, and The United States shows that early abilities such as empathy, emotional regulation, trust, and cooperation are strongly linked to later academic success and long-term emotional well-being. Thriving isn’t driven by grades alone. It’s grounded in social development.

📍 Plum Tree Psychology, St. Charles, IL
📖 Full Blog Post Below:
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Social skills are not “extra” skills. They are important life skills. Research from the OECD’s study of 5-year-olds shows that early abilities such as empathy and emotional regulation are strongly linked to emotional well-being.