Flexible Minds: A Radical Openness Therapy Group in Illinois
This group supports individuals with overcontrol in softening rigid patterns, building openness, and fostering more authentic, meaningful connections with others.
Group Overview:
The Flexible Minds group uses Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT) to support individuals whose overcontrol often shows up as perfectionism, emotional restraint, or difficulty connecting with others. We’ll explore rigid patterns that may be keeping you stuck and encourage growth through self-inquiry approached with curiosity and openness.
Individuals experiencing the following diagnoses and/or symptoms may benefit from this group:
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Treatment-resistant or chronic depression
- Anorexia nervosa (restricting type)
- Chronic anxiety
- Perfectionism and high self-criticism
- Autism spectrum (without intellectual disability)
- Caregiver burnout, particularly in those who are overly self-sacrificing
Participants: Adults 18+
Cost: Insurance and self-pay
When: Hybrid on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m., starting August 12 and ending December 23, 2026.
To get registered for the Flexible Minds: A Radical Openness Therapy Group in Chicago, Illinois
Facilitator:
Nicholas Shilney, LCPC, helps teens, adults, and seniors across Illinois navigate life’s most difficult emotional and behavioral challenges with a thoughtful, personal, and evidence-based approach.
Getting Started
To Register:
Please call 312-761-4707, logon to your LifeStance Health patient portal, or complete the below form and our Intake team will contact you.
Initial Assessment May Be Required
An initial assessment with the group therapy leader may be required to determine if the group is a good fit for the participant.
Mckenze’s Group Form No consent
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312-761-4707Participating Location
Virtual Sessions Available for all Illinois Residents
Participating Providers
Nicholas Shilney
MS, LCPC
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