Youth Support Groups
Our youth support groups are to help middle and high schoolers to explore mental health awareness and concerns.
High School Support Group is for high schoolers
Middle School Support Group is for girls age 10-13
​High School Support Group meets
every 3rd Monday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
at Graceful Therapy, 113 Main Street, Oswego
The Gathering Place Suite 310
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Middle School Support Group meets
every 4th Monday, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
at Graceful Therapy, 14 N. May Street, Suite 305, Aurora
About Our Youth Groups
In partnership with Graceful Therapy, NAMI KDK is proud to offer a peer support group free of charge for pre-teens and teens to explore mental health awareness and concerns. Co-led by a NAMI peer leader and Graceful Therapy Clinician, this series includes a monthly session over a 6-month timeframe at Graceful Therapy Oswego. We hope to provide a safe space to learn about mental health and support each other in their circumstances.
NAMIKDK.ORG & GRACEFULTHERAPY.COM
For questions and resources contact NAMI KDK Family Program Coordinator Stephanie Burl at familyprograms@namikdk.org
Meet Our Teen Group Facilitators
Stephanie Burl, LPC, NCC
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Oswego Office
Licensed Professional Counselor
Works with adolescents & adult individuals, Couples
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Stephanie says: "Throughout our lives, we all experience life-changing events that can feel manageable, or at times challenging and complex. When coping with these changes no longer feels manageable, the best thing we can do is reach out for help. As your therapist, I will work with you to navigate life's challenges, develop healthy coping strategies, effectively manage difficult emotions, and establish life-long skills. My goal is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space to support and encourage you through difficult times. You are the expert of your own life, and I am here to help you develop insight and utilize the resources already within you. As a BIPOC-identifying therapist, I bring a wealth of experience and understanding to the therapeutic relationship. I am a strong ally, advocate for underrepresented groups, and am determined to help make the world a better place, one conversation at a time. I look forward to meeting you!"
LuAnna Handley
Intern
NAMI Kane-south, DeKalb, and Kendall Counties
A versatile professional with a culinary arts degree, an early learning teaching certificate, a CDL license, and ongoing studies in social work. From kitchen mastery to school bus navigation, LuAnna has a diverse skill set. As a teacher at a migrant Head Start program, LuAnna advocated for families facing hardships, solidifying a commitment to being a voice for underserved communities. Currently advancing in social work, LuAnna aims to make a meaningful difference and be a catalyst for positive change.