Westside Children's Therapy

10/31/2025

And the winner is… SHOREWOOD! 🏆🎃
Huge congrats to our Shorewood clinic for taking first place in our annual Door Decorating Contest!
Thank you to all our clinics who joined in — we loved seeing your creativity and festive spirit. Until next year! 👻✨

10/30/2025

Halloween fun is happening all around Westside! From creative costumes to spooky sensory play and trunk-or-treat outings, our teams and kiddos are having a blast celebrating together. 👻🧡

10/29/2025

Don’t forget to cast your vote! The winner will be announced on Halloween! Happy voting 🎃👻

10/29/2025

🎙️ New Podcast Episode: Big Feelings, Busy Bodies

Ever wonder how occupational therapy and counseling team up to help kids thrive? 🌟 Join Westside’s McKenna Henning, LCPC, NCC, and Ali McCarrell, MOT, OTR/L, as they talk about how emotional regulation, sensory skills, and everyday routines come together to build resilience, confidence, and balance.

From play-based therapy to coping strategies, this episode is full of practical tips for supporting children’s growth — mind and body! 💙

🎧 Listen now on YouTube or your favorite streaming platform!

👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PieSHNCJs0

10/28/2025

🎃🩵 This Halloween, we’re proud to support the Teal Pumpkin Project! By offering sensory-friendly, non-food treats like glow sticks, bubbles, and stickers, we can make trick-or-treating fun and inclusive for all kids.

👀 Look for teal pumpkins — they’re a sign of inclusive treats for everyone!

10/27/2025

🎃👻 It’s that time of year again — we need YOUR VOTE! 🗳️
Vote for your favorite decorated door and help us crown this year’s winner! (The winner with the most likes will win!)
🏆 Winning door will be announced on Halloween at 12 PM!
Happy voting! 🧡

10/24/2025

🎃 Halloween is just one week away!

At Westside, we believe every child deserves to enjoy the magic of the season in a way that feels comfortable and fun. Our latest blog shares sensory-friendly tips to help families of children with special needs celebrate safely and joyfully.

👻 Read more here:

Halloween season is filled with costumes, candy, and all things spooky, but for some families, it can come with more "boo hoos" than "boos."

10/23/2025

Physical Therapy Developmental Milestones ✨

We’re still celebrating Physical Therapy Month — and what better way than by highlighting the amazing milestones our PTs help kids achieve every day! 💪

From those first tummy time moments to skipping, jumping, and pedaling with confidence, every milestone matters. Our physical therapists empower children to grow stronger, move with confidence, and reach their goals!

10/22/2025

🎙️ New Podcast Episode: Guiding Littles Through Big Feelings

In this week’s episode of In Session, we’re exploring counseling for little kids — what it looks like, how it helps, and why early emotional support matters. 💛

Join McKenna Henning, LCPC, NCC, Director of Counseling, and Kevin Stromberg, M.S. Ed., LCPC, LMHC, LPC, NCC, ACS, as they share insights into how therapy empowers young children to understand and express their emotions in healthy ways.

🎧 Listen now on YouTube or your favorite streaming platform!

👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1isNqAaSMYs

10/21/2025

We’re still reminiscing about Opening Night with the Chicago Wolves! 🏒 From Fanboni rides to meeting Skates and greeting fans at our welcome table, it was truly a night to remember. We’re so grateful for our partnership with the Wolves and the amazing memories we continue to create together!

10/21/2025

The Westside Marketing Team hit the ice (well, almost 😉) for a fun day with the Chicago Wolves! Here’s a look at all the excitement from game day! 🏒💥

10/20/2025

Happy Fall, y’all! 🍁 Our Naperville team brought the cozy vibes this season with matching flannels, warm hearts, and big smiles. Teamwork never looked so comfy!