At SunCloud Health, we understand that every family’s needs are different. That’s why our Summer Adolescent Program offers flexible options, including both in-person and virtual programming. We also provide morning and afternoon Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) time slots to fit a variety of schedules.
The transition from elementary to middle school—or from middle school to high school or even from one grade to the next—can be an exciting yet deeply challenging time for adolescents. These years are often filled with emotional growing pains, rising academic pressures, and the social and personal complexities of growing up in a fast-paced digital world.
That’s why our adolescent summer programs are designed to be more than just a seasonal activity. They’re a supportive, therapeutic space for young people to explore and process the stress and anxiety that often come with these life transitions. And they give the kids a chance to work on these issues without missing any school, which for many is a big issue.
From body image and identity questions to technology overload and social stressors, we provide a safe, nurturing environment where adolescents can find balance and build resilience. This is a great time for students to continue with some type of structured schedule and not miss any school or activities that they want to focus on in the evenings.
SunCloud Health offers a comprehensive adolescent treatment program tailored to meet the unique needs of teens and adolescents struggling with various challenges. With three centers in Naperville, Northbrook, and Chicago, IL, we ensure quality care is accessible to families across the region. SunCloud provides two levels of care for teenagers – Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) – along with many individualized treatment modalities for long-term
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The best decision of my life. I have never had more gratitude and love for a place in my life. I was a outpatient here for about 3 and half months this past year. I learned skills for coping, self-compassion, emotional regulation, and self-care that I use on a regular basis. The treatment I received created a foundation for me that I never had before, and it has helped and taught me to do what is best for me. Having both the group and individual therapy helped teach me a lot of important communication skills when it came to my emotions and shame.
I have overcome so much because of this program, and I continue to grow because of everything I experienced and learned here. If you are wondering if this is the right place for you just know that in most cases it is. If you’re ready to work hard and become the person you need in your life then you are going to love SunCloud Health. Or in other cases if you need help and support to do the work SunCloud Health is there for you. It isn’t easy but it’s beyond worth it. You will meet many amazing people here both staff and other patients that will help guide on your path of recovery. It is a magical place and I am forever grateful for my experience here!
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Katlyn Heath is an Independently Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the Director of Family Services at SunCloud Health. She holds a Master of Science in Family Psychotherapy from San Diego State University and a Bachelor of Science in Human Development from DePaul University. She spent several years working with teens and families in higher levels of hospitalized care before opening her own private practice that has continued to thrive for over 6 years. Specializing in eating disorder recovery, codependency, and covert abuse recovery, Katlyn integrates evidence-based practices and emphasizes collaboration with teens and their families to ensure alignment on treatment goals and lasting outcomes.
Ozlem Dubauskas, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry with over 25 years of experience. She earned her medical degree from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in Istanbul, Turkey. She then completed her residency in General Psychiatry and her fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Dubauskas has worked as an attending psychiatrist across various psychiatric settings, including inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, and chemical dependency programs in Minnesota and Illinois. For the past eight years, she has been dedicated to serving her patients at a prominent residential treatment center, where she has held the role of Medical Director for the last five years. Dr. Dubauskas has extensive expertise in treating a wide range of psychiatric disorders, including mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), trauma-related conditions, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, and substance use disorders. She provides compassionate, evidence-based care to adults, children, adolescents, and their families, helping them navigate their mental health journeys with comprehensive treatment and support.
