Plum Tree Psychology provides therapy for kids and support for parents. We conduct psychological and neuropsychological testing for academic, diagnostic, and clinical issues. Plum Tree cares for kids and teens with anxiety, depression, inattention, impulsivity, grief, and low self-esteem. We help kids control behaviors, feelings, and thoughts.
Dr. Ann Weller is this a Child and Adolescent Psychologist and the owner of Plum Tree Psychology, Ltd. Her education, training, and background experience has been exclusively in the treatment of young people. She’s worked in outpatient settings, community mental health, and college counseling. She was a clinical director at a psychiatric inpatient hospital. She’s worked with thousands of children with behavior issues, such as hyperactivity, impulsivity, aggression, self-injury, and suicide attempts.
Dr. Weller has diagnosed and treated children with a range of illnesses, including: attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, behavior disorders, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Dr. Weller has co-authored research in conjunction with Chicago’s Loyola University Psychology Department. She’s given trainings throughout Illinois to students, teachers, mental health providers, parents, and state agencies. Topics include: Understanding IQ, Teen Suicide, Managing ADHD in the Classroom, Running Children’s Groups, and Helping Children Manage Anxiety.
Dr. Weller’s areas of focus include: Psychological Assessment, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and self-injury/suicide. She uses many different interventions in therapy, focusing on solutions rather than problems. She also has specialized training in:
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): To treat PTSD
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): To treat self-injury and suicidal behaviors
Coaching: Dr. Weller is a Certified Professional Coach, specializing in ADHD
Psychology License Information
- License State: Illinois
- License No.: 71007631
Education
Degree |
Major |
School |
Year |
Psy.D |
Psychology |
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology |
2007 |
Professional Affiliations