Communication & perspective-taking
Practice expressing ideas, listening, and considering different points of view.
Group Therapy
A steady group can make difficult change less isolating.
Stonebridge offers therapy groups built around a clear clinical purpose, giving members a structured setting to work on meaningful goals alongside others.
Accepting new clients
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Illinois telehealth
Featured group · Gathering interest
The Lobby
Teen group therapy through cooperative play.
A small therapist-led online group using cooperative Stardew Valley gameplay to practice communication, flexibility, collaboration, participation, and connection. Participants need a computer, stable internet connection, and access to the game platform. Cohort placement is considered after a screening consultation.
The game is the medium. The psychotherapy is the service.
- Ages
- 13–17Developmentally matched cohort
- Group size
- 3–4 teensPlus one Stonebridge clinician
- Format
- TelehealthClosed Illinois group
- Schedule
- Weeknightor weekend
How cooperative gameplay helps
A shared activity creates something real to work with.
Cooperative play creates real-time opportunities to plan together, adapt to different ideas, manage frustration, and repair friction. Those moments can support skills that carry into school, friendships, and home.
Collaboration & flexibility
Navigate different styles, share decisions, and adjust when plans change.
Frustration tolerance & repair
Work through setbacks, regulate emotions, and rebuild after conflict.
Who it’s designed for
Two possible areas of clinical focus.
The Lobby is designed for adolescents who may benefit from a structured, social, interest-based therapy experience.
Social connection
Support friendship skills, comfort in social settings, and confidence with peers.
Executive functioning
Practice flexibility, organization, follow-through, and emotional regulation.
Clinical scope: The Lobby is intended for adolescents appropriate for routine outpatient telehealth group psychotherapy. A different service may be recommended when safety or monitoring needs exceed the group format.
How enrollment works
From inquiry to a closed cohort.
1
Inquiry
Request a consultation and share general information about your teen.
2
Screening consultation
Discuss goals, questions, and whether the group’s purpose and format are an appropriate fit.
3
Cohort placement
When appropriate, placement is confirmed as a cohort comes together. An inquiry does not guarantee placement or a specific start date.
Before joining
A few practical expectations.
Consistent participation
Teens are expected to attend regularly and participate respectfully.
Comfort with group format
The group works best for teens open to real-time conversation and collaboration.
Privacy & consent: Guardian consent and adolescent assent are required. Screenshots, recording, streaming, and sharing other participants’ information are not permitted.