Jennifer E. Manfre & Associates

Jennifer E. Manfre & Associates Jennifer E. Manfre & Associates provides behavioral health services for children and adolescents, couples and individuals across the lifespan.

🌷 Spring 2026 Group Therapy is Here! 🌷We’re excited to offer small, supportive groups for children and teens this spring...
03/09/2026

🌷 Spring 2026 Group Therapy is Here! 🌷

We’re excited to offer small, supportive groups for children and teens this spring, facilitated by Dr. Stafiej. These groups help kids build social confidence, emotional skills, and executive functioning while connecting with peers in a fun and structured environment.

Groups available:
• Project Connect (Ages 8–12) – Girls & Boys groups starting April 9
• Project Connect (Ages 12–15) – Co-ed group starting April 7
• Cooking with Executive Functioning (Ages 8–12) – Co-ed group starting April 7

📞 Call to register or learn more: (630) 968-0792

We’re excited to offer two engaging therapeutic group options this spring at our Woodridge office, designed to help kids...
03/05/2026

We’re excited to offer two engaging therapeutic group options this spring at our Woodridge office, designed to help kids and teens build confidence, connection, and life skills in a supportive environment.

✨ Project Connect – Social Communication Group
A 10-week skills-based group (ages 8–15) focused on strengthening peer interaction, emotional regulation, and social reciprocity through structured and spontaneous activities.

🥣 Cooking with Executive Functioning – Hands-On Life Skills
A 6-week co-ed program (ages 8–12) where participants build planning, organization, and emotional regulation skills while creating simple, tasty snacks together.

📅 Programs begin in early April
📝 Registration deadline: March 24th

If you think your child may benefit or would like more information, please feel free to reach out!

🍕✨ Pizza with Peers is Back This Summer! ✨🍕We’re so excited to share one of our favorite teen groups — Pizza with Peers!...
02/24/2026

🍕✨ Pizza with Peers is Back This Summer! ✨🍕

We’re so excited to share one of our favorite teen groups — Pizza with Peers!

This fun, skill-building group is designed for teens (ages 13–16, co-ed) to strengthen social confidence in a relaxed, supportive environment… with pizza, of course!

📍 Location: Woodridge
🗓 Every last Friday of the month: 6/26/26, 7/31/26, 8/28/26
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
💲 $250 for the full session
👩‍⚕️ Facilitated by Dr. Jennifer Stafiej

Spots are limited, and this group fills quickly each year!

📞 Register by 6/1/2025
Call: (630) 968-0792

We can’t wait to see new friendships (and confidence!) grow this summer.

Now enrolling for Spring 2026 group cohorts! Project Connect & Cooking with Executive Functioning are beginning the seco...
02/24/2026

Now enrolling for Spring 2026 group cohorts!
Project Connect & Cooking with Executive Functioning are beginning the second week of April 2026!

🌱Now Enrolling: Courage Circle – A Supportive Group for Teens 🌱Does your teen struggle with anxiety, worry, or stress? C...
02/06/2026

🌱Now Enrolling: Courage Circle – A Supportive Group for Teens 🌱

Does your teen struggle with anxiety, worry, or stress? Courage Circle is a skills-based, supportive group designed to help adolescents better understand anxiety, build effective coping tools, and grow confidence—while connecting with peers in a safe, encouraging space.

📅 Group Details:
• Co-Ed | Ages 12–15
• Dates: June 8 – July 20, 2026
• 📍 Location: Woodridge
• 👩‍⚕️ Facilitated by: Dr. Nicole Weiner
• 🗓 Register by: June 1, 2026

📞 Register Now: (630) 968-0792
🌐 manfre-associates.com

This group is ideal for teens who want practical tools, emotional support, and the reassurance that they’re not alone 💙

🍴✨Now Enrolling: Cooking with Executive Functioning – Spring 2026 ✨🍴Cooking with Executive Functioning is a hands-on, sk...
02/05/2026

🍴✨Now Enrolling: Cooking with Executive Functioning – Spring 2026 ✨🍴

Cooking with Executive Functioning is a hands-on, skill-building group where kids strengthen executive functioning skills while making a tasty snack each week.

Through fun, interactive cooking activities, participants will practice:
• Planning & organization
• Following directions in sequence
• Memory & recall
• Flexibility and time management
• Completing tasks from start to finish

👨‍👩‍👧 Parent/Caregiver Support: After each session, caregivers receive a summary highlighting the skills practiced and strategies used that day.

📅 Details:
• Ages 8–12 (Co-Ed)
• Spring Session: April 7 – May 12, 2026
• 📍 Location: Woodridge
• 👩‍⚕️ Facilitated by: Dr. Jennifer Stafiej
• 🗓 Register by: March 24, 2026

📞 To Register: (630) 968-0792
🌐 manfre-associates.com

Spots are limited—sign up today and let your child build confidence, independence, and skills that carry over into everyday life! 💙🍽️

✨ Now Enrolling: Project Connect – Spring 2026 ✨Is your child working on building friendships, strengthening communicati...
02/04/2026

✨ Now Enrolling: Project Connect – Spring 2026 ✨

Is your child working on building friendships, strengthening communication skills, or navigating emotions with peers? Project Connect is a structured, supportive group designed to help kids and teens grow their social confidence and connection skills in a fun, engaging environment.

During this series, participants will work on:
• Initiating and maintaining peer interactions
• Active listening & perspective-taking
• Emotional regulation and empathy
• Flexible thinking & problem-solving
• Managing emotions and conflict resolution

👨‍👩‍👧 Parent/Caregiver Bonus: After each session, caregivers receive a brief check-in with helpful insights about the skills practiced that day.

📅 Groups Available:
• Ages 12–15 (Co-Ed): April 7th – June 11th
• Ages 8–12 (Girls) & Ages 8–12 (Boys): April 9th – June 13th

📍 Location: Woodridge
👩‍⚕️ Facilitated by: Dr. Jennifer Stafiej
🗓 Register by: March 24th

📞 To Register: (630) 968-0792
🌐 manfre-associates.com

Spots are limited—reach out today to learn more or reserve your child’s place! 💙

✨Exciting News: Our New Group Therapy Schedules Are Here!✨We’re thrilled to share our upcoming Spring, Summer, and Fall ...
01/30/2026

✨Exciting News: Our New Group Therapy Schedules Are Here!✨

We’re thrilled to share our upcoming Spring, Summer, and Fall 2026 group therapy offerings for children and teens! These groups are designed to be supportive, skill-building, and fun—while helping kids and teens connect, grow, and feel more confident alongside peers.

Each group is thoughtfully led by our clinicians and includes parent/caregiver check-ins or summaries to support you every step of the way.

📅 Multiple sessions available throughout the year — see flyers below for dates and details!
📩 Spots are limited, so reach out soon if you’re interested or have questions.
Contact us: (630)-968-0792

We can’t wait to welcome your child into one of our groups!

THERE’S STILL TIME TO REGISTERTime is running out to register for Understanding Depression & Anxiety in Children and Ado...
07/07/2025

THERE’S STILL TIME TO REGISTER

Time is running out to register for Understanding Depression & Anxiety in Children and Adolescents: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Options.

This PARENT WORKSHOP with Nicole Weiner, Psy D; Jessica Casey, PMHNP-BC; and Anne M. Simmons, DNP, PMHNP-BC, will cover what signs and symptoms of anxiety and depression parents and caregivers should look for in their children. We hope to see you there!

Don’t miss out! bit.ly/3YogCFD

There is still time to register for this FREE parent workshop!
06/25/2025

There is still time to register for this FREE parent workshop!

ENGAGING OUR COMMUNITY: FREE WORKSHOP SERIES Understanding Depression & Anxiety in Children and Adolescents: Signs, Symp...
06/11/2025

ENGAGING OUR COMMUNITY: FREE WORKSHOP SERIES
Understanding Depression & Anxiety in Children and Adolescents: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Our July workshop focuses on critical information for parents and caregivers to help them recognize the signs and symptoms of depression and anxiety in children and adolescents and how to support them through difficult emotional experiences. We’ll cover the full range of treatment options, and you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions about medication options.

Register now! bit.ly/3YogCFD

We still have openings to join our summer camp! Call our office to register!
06/09/2025

We still have openings to join our summer camp! Call our office to register!

Address

6440 Main Street Suite 200
Woodridge, IL
60148

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 7:30pm
Thursday 9am - 7:30pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 2:30pm

Telephone

+16309680792

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