Pediatric Therapy in Lincoln Park, Chicago
ABA Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Autism Evaluations for Children
CST Academy in Lincoln Park brings your child's entire care team into one building on Clybourn Avenue. Instead of juggling appointments at different clinics across the city, families in Lincoln Park, Old Town, and Lakeview walk through one door for every therapy their child needs.
2121 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Monday to Thursday: 8AM to 6PM
Friday 8AM to 5PM
What Makes Pediatric Therapy in Lincoln Park Different at CST Academy
Most families start by calling one provider for speech and another for occupational therapy. Since 2020, our Lincoln Park clinic has given families a simpler option: one location where every therapist your child works with is already on the same team. That is what pediatric therapy in Lincoln Park looks like at CST Academy.
Welcome Area
Therapy Rooms
Sensory Gym
Swings, trampolines, and climbing walls give your child the input they need while building strength and body awareness. It looks like a playground, but every activity has a purpose.
Learning Spaces
In our group areas, your child practices taking turns, following simple directions, and joining in with other kids. These are the social skills that prepare them for the classroom.
Pediatric Therapy Services Available in Lincoln Park, Chicago
Every child who walks through our door gets a care plan built around them, not a list parents have to choose from. Our Lincoln Park therapists look at the full picture and map out the right therapies together.
ABA Therapy
A trained behavior therapist works with your child on everyday skills like following routines, expressing what they want, and responding to their name. Sessions use play and positive reinforcement to build habits that show up at home and school.
Autism Evaluations
A licensed clinician observes your child, runs standardized assessments, and talks with your family. You leave with answers and a clear plan for what comes next.
Ages 2y to 6y
Therapeutic Learning Program
Your child spends time in a classroom where teachers and therapists work together, blending learning, play, and therapy into every activity. They leave ready for school.
Speech Therapy
A speech-language pathologist helps your child go from single words to full sentences to telling you what happened at school, using the communication method that works best for them. Sessions are play-based and goal-driven.
Feeding Therapy
A feeding specialist works with your child on picky eating, texture sensitivities, and oral motor challenges. Over time, mealtimes get easier and your child becomes more willing to try new foods.
Occupational Therapy
Your child's occupational therapist helps them master the skills they use every day, from zipping a jacket to writing their name to staying focused in a busy classroom.
Physical Therapy
A physical therapist works with your child on strength, balance, and coordination. Sessions target real goals like climbing stairs, running with friends, and keeping up on the playground.
Every therapy your child needs, one team, one building.
Pediatric Therapy in Lincoln Park for Families Across Chicago
Our pediatric therapy clinic in Lincoln Park is located on the Clybourn Corridor, with quick access from the Kennedy Expressway and multiple CTA lines. Families from across the North Side and beyond reach us in minutes.
By Car
Take I-90/94 to the Fullerton Avenue exit (Exit 41A). Head east on Fullerton Avenue, then turn south on Clybourn Avenue. The clinic is on the right in a shopping complex with free parking in front.
Parking
Free parking is available directly in front of the building in the shopping complex lot.
By CTA
Fullerton station (Red, Brown, and Purple Lines), approximately a 12-minute walk or short bus ride. Check CTA trip planner for current bus connections to Clybourn Avenue.
Meet Your Pediatric Therapy Team at CST Academy Lincoln Park
Therapists who build real relationships with your child and your family.
Courtney M., MA, BCBA, LBA
ABA Clinical Director and Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Courtney serves as a clinical leader of our ABA therapy program, driving high-quality, individualized care grounded in compassion and collaboration. She partners closely with families and our multidisciplinary team to strengthen communication, learner readiness, and independence through connection, play, and intentional skill development.
Kendra M., MOT, OTR/L
Lead Occupational Therapist
Kendra works with children from birth through high school on sensory, motor, executive functioning, self-care, emotional regulation, and feeding skills, and has advanced training in Handwriting Without Tears, primitive reflex integration, and the SOS Approach to Feeding. She believes children learn best through play and uses a strengths-based, family-centered approach to help them reach their full potential.
Occupational Therapy
Fine Motor Skills
Sensory Integration
Gina S., MS, CCC-SLP
Speech- Language Pathologist
Gina has professional experience conducting comprehensive assessments and curating tailored pediatric care plans in the areas of early language, speech sound production, expressive and receptive language, fluency, hearing loss, Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC), Gestalt Language Processing, cognitive-communication, and neurodivergent-affirming feeding therapy. Gina is committed to building strong therapeutic alliances with clients and families by providing culturally responsive care rooted in evidence-based practices and play-based activities.
Speech Therapy
Feeding Therapy
AAC
Our pediatric therapy team in Lincoln Park includes BCBAs, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists who share goals, share updates, and work as one team around your child.
Let's Talk About What Your Family Needs
You do not need a diagnosis or a referral to reach out. Tell us what is going on with your child. Our team will take it from there, starting with a phone call to answer your questions and figure out the right next step.
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What Families Say About Pediatric Therapy at
Lincoln Park
My daughter was first evaluated by early intervention and was recommended speech therapy. After multiple tries trying to get my daughter to see a speech therapist with early intervention my doctor recommended Chicago Speech Therapy. Kristina listened to my concerns and although I was only going in for a speech evaluation Kristina recommended a reevaluation to ease my other concerns. My daughter has a hard time being left with people she is not too familiar with but after a few sessions my daughter would get excited to get to CST and would tell me she was ready to play. After just 4 months my daughter was discharged and continues to do amazing learning new words
Elizabeth Z.
Physical Therapy
Freda B.
Occupational Therapy
Terrance W.
Occupational Therapy
Signs Your Child May Benefit from Pediatric Therapy in Lincoln Park
Your child struggles to say words, form sentences, or be understood by others
Your child has a hard time with mealtimes, bedtime, or getting ready in the morning
If you see your child in any of these signs, you are in the right place. Pediatric therapy in Lincoln Park starts with a phone call, and our team will take it from there.
Pediatric Therapy Insurance and Enrollment at CST Academy in Lincoln Park
How to Get Started
In-Network
Coming Soon
Out-of-Pocket
Our team handles insurance verification and billing so you can focus on your child. We work to reduce or eliminate out-of-pocket costs through your insurance benefits whenever possible.
How to Get Started
Reach Out
Hear From Us
Meet the Team
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Pediatric Therapy FAQs for CST Academy in Lincoln Park
How Pediatric Therapy in Lincoln Park Works at CST Academy
Maybe your child's teacher flagged something, or maybe you have been watching and wondering for months. Either way, you are here because you want answers. Here is how we get from that first phone call to real progress.
1
Reach Out
Tell us what you are seeing. Our team handles scheduling, insurance verification, and any questions you have before your first visit.
2
First Visit
You tour the clinic with your child, meet the therapists, and see the rooms where they will be every day. You leave with a clear picture of the plan and no unanswered questions.
3
Ongoing Care
Your child's team sends you regular updates, shares tips for home, and adjusts the care plan as your child grows. You are never out of the loop.
Why Integrated Pediatric Therapy Gets Better Results
When your child's speech therapist and occupational therapist work in separate clinics, progress in one area does not always carry over to the other. At CST Academy Lincoln Park, those therapists share a hallway, not just a file. When your child's occupational therapist finds that a wobble cushion helps them focus, their speech therapist is using one by the next session. That kind of coordination is what makes pediatric therapy in Lincoln Park at CST Academy different.
Your Child's Team Is Already Here in Lincoln Park, Chicago
See what pediatric therapy in Lincoln Park looks like for your family. The consultation is free and there is no obligation.
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