1. Social Skills Group
Cost: $40/meeting (covered by
many health insurance plans).
Contact: For a complimentary
consultation regarding this group,
please call 847-884-0210
Other Services Available at CDCW
 Individual, family, and couples therapy
 Child, adolescent, and adult group
therapy
 Diagnostic assessment and
psychological testing
 Psycho-educational and academic
testing
 Neuropsychological testing
 Substance abuse assessment and
treatment
Please visit our website to learn more about
CDCW and the various services we offer.
www.cdcwoodfield.com
Group Facilitators
Mateusz Barczyk, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Barczyk has experience working with
autism spectrum disorders using developmental
and family systems approaches. He conducted
research on the spatial working memory
abilities of persons diagnosed on the autistic
spectrum. Dr. Barczyk specializes in providing
psychological and neuropsychological
assessments of children, adolescents and adults.
Stephanie A. Grunewald, PhD, NCSP
Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Certified
School Psychologist
Dr. Grunewald has experience in clinical and
education settings. She has conducted
comprehensive psychological and psycho-
educational assessments to inform treatment.
Dr. Grunewald provides therapy utilizing
individual, family, and group approaches where
evidence-based practices are integrated into
clinical care.
Jamie Janssen Casey, Psy.D., LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Dr. Janssen Casey has experience as a school
social worker and provided services for children
and families in a private practice setting. She
has children who have special needs. She is a
strong advocate for families in helping parents
understand the educational system, behavioral
modification and develop parenting strategies
that work for children with special needs.
Clinical Director
David R. Jezl, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Jezl is the clinical executive director and
founder of the Counseling and Diagnostic
Center of Woodfield. Dr. Jezl has over 25 years
experience providing treatment to children,
adolescents, and their families, as well as
consulting to area hospitals on treatment and
diagnostic issues.
Counseling and Diagnostic
Center of Woodfield
Social Skills Groups
Addressing social difficulties
impacting children, adolescents,
adults, and their families.
1325 Wiley Road, Suite 165
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 884-0210
www.cdcwoodfield.com

2. Specific Groups
Individuals struggling with
interpersonal relationships and
basic social skills, are often
confronted with the difficult reality
that they do not fit in well with
their peers. Individuals with
interpersonal difficulties (i.e., those
with Autism Spectrum Disorder
and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity
Disorder) tend to have lower self-
esteem, more anxiety, and
depressed feelings.
Social difficulties impact
individuals of all ages, along with
their families. Groups are separated
based on age and skill level to
maximize learning opportunities.
The following groups are being
offered:
 Social Skills Group: Children
 Social Skills Group: Teens
A Parent Support Group will also
be offered to provide parents an
opportunity to learn and reinforce
the skills being taught maximize
the child’s success.
Group Therapy
The CDCW Social Skills Group is
focused on identifying social
difficulties, improving interpersonal
skills, and developing in-depth
insight based on feedback and direct
guidance.
Under the direction of the group
leaders, participants will gain
valuable life skills. By working
together to develop those skills, the
participants will not only improve
their skill set, but they may develop
important social connections through
the process—allowing them the
opportunity to strengthen their skills.
Purpose & Goals
The purpose of this group is to
teach social skills. A large part of
this process is direct instruction.
Topics will be addressed each week
in order to increase awareness of
nonverbal communication, self-
regulation strategies, coping skills,
and friendship building. Through
the group format, however,
participants are able to apply these
skills in a safe, therapeutic
environment.
Primary goals include:
 Improve awareness of social
deficits
 Increase the application of
effective social skills
 Demonstrate improved emotional
management strategies
 Improve interpersonal skills,
including relationship building