Therapeutic & Skill-Building Programs
Evidence-informed small group programs that help children build confidence, strengthen emotional wellness, develop practical life skills, and thrive at home, at school, and in their community.
Explore programs below
Children learn best together!
Our therapeutic groups combine clinical expertise with meaningful peer interaction, allowing children and teens to practice new skills in real-life social situations while receiving individualized support from experienced clinicians.
Benefits:
âś” Build confidence in a supportive environment
âś” Practice skills with peers
âś” Learn through meaningful experiences
âś” Small groups led by clinicians
âś” Neurodiversity-affirming approach
Young Children: Ages 4-6
Explore Groups by Age
Note that there are overlapping ages to provide flexibility for children who may be more or less mature.
Sprouts
EARLY INTERVENTION GROUP
Ages 4-6
Saturdays: September - June
10:30am-12:30pm OR 1:30-3:30pm
Building the foundations for lifelong growth.
Through play, movement, and meaningful interactions, Sprouts helps young children develop the social, emotional, communication, and independence skills that set the stage for success at home, at school, and in everyday life. Children learn alongside peers in a warm, supportive environment where confidence, curiosity, and connection can flourish.
Focus Areas
Early social skills & cooperative play
Communication & language development
Emotional regulation
Following routines & group participation
Early independence
School readiness
School Age Children: 6-9
Empowered Kids Club
FOR KIDS 6-9/10
Weekly on Wednesdays | 4:30–6:00 pm
Fall Term - Winter Term - Spring Term
SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING GROUP
Helping children build confidence, friendships, and resilience.
Empowered Kids Club is a fun, engaging social-emotional learning program where children strengthen confidence, build meaningful friendships, and develop the emotional skills they need to navigate everyday challenges. Through games, collaborative activities, creative projects, and guided discussions, children learn practical strategies while feeling connected and supported by their peers.
Focus Areas
Confidence & self-esteem
Friendship skills
Emotional regulation
Problem-solving
Communication
Teamwork & cooperation
Growth mindset
Girl Power Jr.
FOR GIRLS 5-7/8
Weekly on Tuesdays | 6:00-7:00pm
Fall Term - Winter Term - Spring Term
SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING GROUP
Helping young girls build confidence, kindness, and lifelong friendships.
Girl Power Jr. is a playful, engaging social-emotional learning program designed to help young girls develop confidence, emotional awareness, and positive friendships. Through games, creative activities, movement, stories, and collaborative play, participants learn important life skills while building a strong sense of belonging and self-worth.
Focus Areas
Self-confidence & positive self-esteem
Friendship skills
Emotional regulation
Identifying & expressing feelings
Kindness & empathy
Problem-solving
Growth mindset
Not seeing what your looking for?
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For Youth: 8-11/12
Girl Power
FOR GIRLS 8-10/11
Weekly on Mondays | 6:00-7:00 pm
Fall Term - Winter Term - Spring Term
MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS GROUP
Empowering girls to embrace who they are with confidence, resilience, and connection.
Girl Power supports girls as they navigate the increasingly complex social and emotional experiences of the tween years. Through engaging discussions, creative projects, team activities, and evidence-informed strategies, participants build confidence, strengthen friendships, develop resilience, and learn practical skills to manage anxiety, peer relationships, and everyday challenges.
Focus Areas
Self-esteem & identity
Healthy friendships
Emotional regulation
Anxiety & coping skills
Healthy communication
Self-advocacy & boundaries
Resilience & positive body image
Mindful Insights for Kids
FOR KIDS 9-11/12
Weekly on Wednesdays | 5:30-7:00 pm
Fall Term - Winter Term - Spring Term
MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS GROUP
Supporting mental wellness through mindfulness, self-compassion, and emotional growth.
Mindful Insights helps youth strengthen emotional well-being using evidence-informed strategies rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Positive Psychology, and Social-Emotional Learning. Participants learn practical skills to manage anxiety, build self-esteem, strengthen relationships, navigate social conflicts and develop lifelong habits that support mental wellness.
Focus Areas
Mindfulness
Emotional regulation
Anxiety management
Self-compassion
Self-esteem
Healthy relationships
Conflict Resolution
Values-based decision making
Skills4Success
FOR KIDS 8-11/12
SPECIALIZED SKILL DEVELOPMENT GROUP
FOR NEURODIVERGENT LEARNERS (ADHD / ASD+)
Tues & Thurs 4:30-6:00pm
September - June
Building the executive functioning, social-emotional, and life skills children and youth need to thrive.
Skills4Success is Willow Tree's signature clinical program designed by our senior clinical team based off of decades of research. The program aims to help children build the practical skills needed for success at home, school, and in everyday life. Participants can enroll in one specialized stream or both, creating a personalized pathway that supports confidence, independence, emotional wellness, and lifelong success. Each week, both streams explore a shared developmental theme from different perspectives, helping children strengthen skills and apply them across real-life situations.
Enrollment in both days is recommended for well-rounded outcomes
Weekly on Tuesdays
from 4:30-6:00pm
Focus: Executive Functioning & School Success
Helping children develop the thinking and learning skills that support success in school and everyday life.
Focus Areas
Organization & planning
Time management
Task initiation
Flexible thinking
Working memory
Problem-solving
Independence & self-advocacy
Weekly on Thursdays
from 4:30-6:00pm
Focus: Social-Emotional Skills & Mental Wellness
Supporting children in building confidence, emotional resilience, and meaningful relationships.
Focus Areas
Emotional regulation
Self-confidence
Friendship skills
Anxiety management
Communication
Resilience & coping
Growth mindset
Not seeing what your looking for?
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For Tweens 11-13 and Teens 13+
Bloom
FOR GIRLS 11-14
Weekly on Thursdays 6:30-8:00pm
Fall Term - Winter Term - Spring Term
MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS GROUP
Helping pre-teens girls navigate growing up with confidence and resilience.
Bloom provides a welcoming space for pre-teens to explore identity, strengthen emotional wellness, and build meaningful peer connections. Participants learn practical strategies for managing emotions, navigating friendships, developing healthy boundaries, and building confidence during an important stage of development.
Focus Areas
Self-esteem & identity
Friendships
Emotional regulation
Anxiety & stress
Healthy boundaries
Self-advocacy
Resilience
Adaptive Minds
FOR NEURODIVERGENT YOUTH 12-15
Weekly on Thursdays | 6:30-8:00 pm
Fall Term - Winter Term - Spring Term
SPECIALIZED SKILL DEVELOPMENT GROUP
Building executive functioning, social confidence, and everyday success.
Adaptive Minds supports neurodivergent children and teens in developing the executive functioning and social skills needed to succeed at home, school, and in everyday life. Sessions combine structured skill-building with engaging activities that strengthen confidence while celebrating each child's unique strengths.
Focus Areas
Executive functioning
Organization & planning
Flexible thinking
Social communication & Friendship
Problem-solving
Self-advocacy
Independence
Next Steps
FOR NEURODIVERGENT TEENS 14-17
Weekly on Saturdays | 1:00-4:00 pm
Fall Term - Winter Term - Spring -
Summer Term
SPECIALIZED SKILL DEVELOPMENT GROUP
Supporting teens with autism to build independence and confidence for adulthood.
Next Steps helps autistic teens develop practical life skills, executive functioning, social confidence, and community independence through structured learning and real-world experiences. Participants build meaningful relationships while developing skills that support greater independence in everyday life.
Focus Areas
Life skills
Executive functioning
Community participation
Social communication
Independence
Self-advocacy
Friendship development
Not seeing what your looking for?
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Not Sure Which Group Is The Right Fit?
Families do not need to choose alone. We consider your child’s age, interests, goals, developmental readiness, communication style and support needs when recommending a group.