Lee Wells, Ph.D., LCSW, and David Meyerson, Ph.D. | Mind Chicago

Written By Brandon Gimbel

Lee Wells, PhD, LCSW and David Meyerson, PhD are co-owners of Mind Chicago, a multidisciplinary practice offering therapy, neuropsychological assessment, and parent coaching. In these clips, Lee and Brandon Gimbel discuss PCIT, PMT, and group therapy—highlighting how parent involvement improves child self-worth and behavior. David offers insight into Mind’s intake process and how they match families with the right services, even when the initial request isn’t the best fit.

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Mind Chicago: PMT & PCIT—More Than Just Behavior Management
Mind Chicago: PMT & PCIT—More Than Just Behavior Management

Lee Wells and David Meyerson of Mind Chicago talk with Brandon Gimbel to explain how Parent Management Training (PMT) and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) go beyond behavior charts‚ offering live parent coaching and real-time connection with children to shift relational patterns.

Mind Chicago: Connection Before Correction—The Heart of PCIT
Mind Chicago: Connection Before Correction—The Heart of PCIT

In this clip, Lee Wells and David Meyerson of Mind Chicago highlights the foundational principle of PCIT‚ connection before correction‚ and shows how in-the-moment, non-judgmental parent coaching transforms family dynamics.

Mind Chicago: PMT—What to Expect
Mind Chicago: PMT—What to Expect

Lee Wells of Mind Chicago explains how Parent Management Training (PMT) supports parents of older children through skill-building, family system insights, and real-time practice‚ with results that often appear quickly.

Mind Chicago: The First Call—Matching Families With the Right Support
Mind Chicago: The First Call—Matching Families With the Right Support

David Meyerson explains how Mind Chicago uses the first phone call to truly understand a family’s needs‚ sometimes recommending parent coaching or PCIT instead of traditional child therapy.

Mind Chicago: Why Kids (and Parents) Love Group Therapy
Mind Chicago: Why Kids (and Parents) Love Group Therapy

Lee Wells explains how group therapy at Mind Chicago fosters connection, normalizes struggle, and surprises even the most hesitant kids with its sense of belonging and fun.

Mind Chicago: Beyond Behavior—Parent Coaching and Kids’ Self-Worth
Mind Chicago: Beyond Behavior—Parent Coaching and Kids’ Self-Worth

Lee Wells of Mind Chicago explains to Brandon Gimbel that PCIT and PMT are more than behavior management, that they help kids feel successful at home and with peers. This clip explores how coaching improves family connection and increases self-worth in children with ADHD.

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