Child Therapists in Illinois
Jessica Dubnow
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Northfield, IL 60093
I am passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults who are in need of a warm, authentic, non-judgmental therapist to foster growth and change. I strive to create a safe, collaborative, and trusting therapeutic environment for my clients. I strongly believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for meaningful change, and I look forward to getting to know you and understanding how I can help. I welcome clients of any race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, and ability.
I am passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults who are in need of a warm, authentic, non-judgmental therapist to foster growth and change. I strive to create a safe, collaborative, and trusting therapeutic environment for my clients. I strongly believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for meaningful change, and I look forward to getting to know you and understanding how I can help. I welcome clients of any race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, and ability.
Sarah Gouveia
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60605 (Online Only)
I have worked with children 0 to 5 years old as a teacher, children with developmental delays as a service coordinator for Early Intervention, and as a Licensing Representative for Foster Care in the Metro Chicago Region.
Hi! My name is Sarah and I specialize in Children and Families. I have over 7 years of experience working with children and families from being an Early Educational Teacher, Early Intervention to Foster Care. I work with client’s school age into adulthood with all types of life transitions. My primary interest include anxiety, depression, school struggles, behavioral disorders, family struggles and life transitions.
I have worked with children 0 to 5 years old as a teacher, children with developmental delays as a service coordinator for Early Intervention, and as a Licensing Representative for Foster Care in the Metro Chicago Region.
Hi! My name is Sarah and I specialize in Children and Families. I have over 7 years of experience working with children and families from being an Early Educational Teacher, Early Intervention to Foster Care. I work with client’s school age into adulthood with all types of life transitions. My primary interest include anxiety, depression, school struggles, behavioral disorders, family struggles and life transitions.
Polaris Counseling
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Naperville, IL 60563
At Polaris Counseling we specialize in working with couples and families, children, teens and individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, anger management, addictions and ADHD.
Welcome to Polaris Counseling!
We are a group practice consisting of fully licensed counselors and social workers. Our mission is to provide high quality counseling services to individuals, couples and families in a professional, non-judgmental, supportive and friendly environment at an affordable cost to you.
We strive to make every client feel welcome, respected and safe while in treatment with us and give one hundred and ten percent of our energy in helping you navigate your way through treatment successfully. Our compassionate, hardworking approach to counseling has become our trademark.
Learn more at www.polariscounseling.com!
At Polaris Counseling we specialize in working with couples and families, children, teens and individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, anger management, addictions and ADHD.
Welcome to Polaris Counseling!
We are a group practice consisting of fully licensed counselors and social workers. Our mission is to provide high quality counseling services to individuals, couples and families in a professional, non-judgmental, supportive and friendly environment at an affordable cost to you.
We strive to make every client feel welcome, respected and safe while in treatment with us and give one hundred and ten percent of our energy in helping you navigate your way through treatment successfully. Our compassionate, hardworking approach to counseling has become our trademark.
Learn more at www.polariscounseling.com!
Samantha Orbach
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northbrook, IL 60062
Individuals and families may seek out support for a variety of reasons, from natural life transitions to difficult traumas that cause major ruptures in life, to exploration of family dynamics and consequential behaviors/interactions. I see myself as a supportive and collaborative relationship in the lives of children, adolescents, and adults who are looking for support to better understand what is contributing to their behaviors, relationships, and ways of being in the world. I believe that through learning and understanding more, we can make change together for an improved experience of functioning and thriving in the world.
Individuals and families may seek out support for a variety of reasons, from natural life transitions to difficult traumas that cause major ruptures in life, to exploration of family dynamics and consequential behaviors/interactions. I see myself as a supportive and collaborative relationship in the lives of children, adolescents, and adults who are looking for support to better understand what is contributing to their behaviors, relationships, and ways of being in the world. I believe that through learning and understanding more, we can make change together for an improved experience of functioning and thriving in the world.
Rachel Surprenant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60618
My open-minded approach will support any family with concerns about their child's social-emotional health.
I use an individualized, strengths-based approach to ensure both child and parent feel understood and working towards common goals. My experience in both intensive and long-term services make me well-equipped to help with any range of behavioral needs, incl. ADHD, anxiety, depression, disruptive behaviors, and other social/emotional needs. My focus is on the building of lagging skills and emotional development to decrease behavioral challenges and increase self esteem. I offer individual sessions with children and parent consultation services. I have also served as a mental health expert for the Inner Heroes Universe series!
My open-minded approach will support any family with concerns about their child's social-emotional health.
I use an individualized, strengths-based approach to ensure both child and parent feel understood and working towards common goals. My experience in both intensive and long-term services make me well-equipped to help with any range of behavioral needs, incl. ADHD, anxiety, depression, disruptive behaviors, and other social/emotional needs. My focus is on the building of lagging skills and emotional development to decrease behavioral challenges and increase self esteem. I offer individual sessions with children and parent consultation services. I have also served as a mental health expert for the Inner Heroes Universe series!
Stacy Carmona-Psychealth Services Inc.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Are you a concerned parent of a teenager or a school-aged child? Are you a teenager facing the overwhelming challenges of everyday life? If you're experiencing school-related issues, peer pressure, or difficulties within your parent-child relationship, I am here to help. As a dedicated mental health therapist, I specialize in assisting school-aged children, adolescents and young adults in navigating the stress and complexities of life.
Are you a concerned parent of a teenager or a school-aged child? Are you a teenager facing the overwhelming challenges of everyday life? If you're experiencing school-related issues, peer pressure, or difficulties within your parent-child relationship, I am here to help. As a dedicated mental health therapist, I specialize in assisting school-aged children, adolescents and young adults in navigating the stress and complexities of life.
Dustin F Makela
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lindenhurst, IL 60046
Research and experience tells us that effective therapy is predicated on a truly meaningful relationship between client and therapist. I am confident that I can provide a time and space where you and/or your child will feel understood, accepted, cared for, and appropriately challenged to change. I work primarily with adolescents and young adults who are struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief and loss, divorce, separated and blended families, life transitions, sexual health and sexual identity, conflicted family relationships, attachment issues, and emotion and behavior management.
Research and experience tells us that effective therapy is predicated on a truly meaningful relationship between client and therapist. I am confident that I can provide a time and space where you and/or your child will feel understood, accepted, cared for, and appropriately challenged to change. I work primarily with adolescents and young adults who are struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief and loss, divorce, separated and blended families, life transitions, sexual health and sexual identity, conflicted family relationships, attachment issues, and emotion and behavior management.
Oakwoods Center
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Park Forest, IL 60466
Is a counseling center whose mission is to help heal the pain of the past and releasing of emotional pain. Through this process you open to the wisdom of your Heart. We use our understanding of how the brain works towards healing, based on the work of Daniel Seigel, Steve Porges and others. Processes such as mindfulness, EMDR, Prayer and meditation are used to heal the brain and to access inner wisdom, Spirit or God. We do this by helping you feel safe when confronting your pain and fears through nature imagery. With children we use play to help them express their life experience, which brings healing.
Is a counseling center whose mission is to help heal the pain of the past and releasing of emotional pain. Through this process you open to the wisdom of your Heart. We use our understanding of how the brain works towards healing, based on the work of Daniel Seigel, Steve Porges and others. Processes such as mindfulness, EMDR, Prayer and meditation are used to heal the brain and to access inner wisdom, Spirit or God. We do this by helping you feel safe when confronting your pain and fears through nature imagery. With children we use play to help them express their life experience, which brings healing.
Denise Gulotta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60613
I am the owner of InnerBloom Therapy Practice. I work with adults, children, and teens. I also work with parents to help them learn how to support their child and facilitate change at home by implementing strategies worked on during sessions. I help clients who experience stress and anxiety, life transitions, loss, mood disorders, problems at school, behavior issues, and difficulty regulating their emotions and developing connections with others. My fifteen years of experience as a school social worker have provided me with an understanding of the daily stressors and mental health needs of children and teens.
I am the owner of InnerBloom Therapy Practice. I work with adults, children, and teens. I also work with parents to help them learn how to support their child and facilitate change at home by implementing strategies worked on during sessions. I help clients who experience stress and anxiety, life transitions, loss, mood disorders, problems at school, behavior issues, and difficulty regulating their emotions and developing connections with others. My fifteen years of experience as a school social worker have provided me with an understanding of the daily stressors and mental health needs of children and teens.
Anthony Mule
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
I have experience working with children, adolescent, young adult and adults with behavioral issues, ADHD, autism spectrum, anxiety, depression and self-esteem issues.
It can be difficult to reach out for help at times. It shows bravery and strength and may take personal motivation to do so. Reaching out is that first step showing you have what takes to heal. I will meet you at your point of need. I help clients like you develop the skills needed to create change, accomplish goals, and live a healthier happier life. With success we begin to change our beliefs that were creating hardship to ones that create growth, health, confidence, and acceptance. I strive to treat every person as family with a warm, compassionate approach.
I have experience working with children, adolescent, young adult and adults with behavioral issues, ADHD, autism spectrum, anxiety, depression and self-esteem issues.
It can be difficult to reach out for help at times. It shows bravery and strength and may take personal motivation to do so. Reaching out is that first step showing you have what takes to heal. I will meet you at your point of need. I help clients like you develop the skills needed to create change, accomplish goals, and live a healthier happier life. With success we begin to change our beliefs that were creating hardship to ones that create growth, health, confidence, and acceptance. I strive to treat every person as family with a warm, compassionate approach.
Lauren Moring
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60607 (Online Only)
Do you have a child or teenager that is displaying difficult behaviors or moods at school or home? Have they experienced some adverse event/s such as abuse, trauma, or loss of a loved one? A loss of interest in things they once enjoyed? Are they lacking in relational supports or friendship with same-aged peers? I have worked in the Chicago school system for four years and specialize in working with children and adolescents who need support to work through symptoms that stem from previous hardships, improve communication and emotional regulation, and to promote optimal mental health.
Do you have a child or teenager that is displaying difficult behaviors or moods at school or home? Have they experienced some adverse event/s such as abuse, trauma, or loss of a loved one? A loss of interest in things they once enjoyed? Are they lacking in relational supports or friendship with same-aged peers? I have worked in the Chicago school system for four years and specialize in working with children and adolescents who need support to work through symptoms that stem from previous hardships, improve communication and emotional regulation, and to promote optimal mental health.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Evanston, IL 60201
Children and teens often "sit with" complicated feelings that can be very overwhelming.
As we navigate our often-complex world, there are times when talking with a professional can make a significant positive difference. I work with children, adolescents and adults on issues that may be interfering with success at home, school, jobs or relationships in general. I provide a welcoming and supportive environment, in which trusting relationships develop. In addition to talk therapy and a variety of approaches, I also do experiential work including art, piano and being out in nature - whatever might resonate with individuals. This is about making the process work for you.
Children and teens often "sit with" complicated feelings that can be very overwhelming.
As we navigate our often-complex world, there are times when talking with a professional can make a significant positive difference. I work with children, adolescents and adults on issues that may be interfering with success at home, school, jobs or relationships in general. I provide a welcoming and supportive environment, in which trusting relationships develop. In addition to talk therapy and a variety of approaches, I also do experiential work including art, piano and being out in nature - whatever might resonate with individuals. This is about making the process work for you.
Lisa S. Lombard
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
River Forest, IL 60305
Wonder if you or your child would benefit from a parenting consultation, tele-therapy sessions, coping skill-building work, or other specialized care? We can explore this together & co-create a plan to help you navigate these challenges.
You want to be well, content, and feel better. But, managing chronic health conditions, feeling overwhelmed by high levels of stress and anxiety, and facing unexpected and sudden loss/grief can be enormous tasks, especially during our challenging times. Across the lifespan, we face emotional, relational, and physical difficulties that are often best navigated when we are heard, supported, and able to cultivate the natural curiosity that invites us to change.
Wonder if you or your child would benefit from a parenting consultation, tele-therapy sessions, coping skill-building work, or other specialized care? We can explore this together & co-create a plan to help you navigate these challenges.
You want to be well, content, and feel better. But, managing chronic health conditions, feeling overwhelmed by high levels of stress and anxiety, and facing unexpected and sudden loss/grief can be enormous tasks, especially during our challenging times. Across the lifespan, we face emotional, relational, and physical difficulties that are often best navigated when we are heard, supported, and able to cultivate the natural curiosity that invites us to change.
Kelsey Kay
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manhattan, IL 60442 (Online Only)
My expertise in CBT allows me to offer effective, evidence-based strategies to help children understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
I help children develop skills for managing their emotions and behaviors. This includes teaching them how to identify negative thought patterns, understand the impact of their thoughts on their emotions, and apply healthier thinking patterns to various situations. My goal is to make therapy not only rewarding but fun! I love to incorporate games, crafts, and activities to make therapy more inviting.
My expertise in CBT allows me to offer effective, evidence-based strategies to help children understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
I help children develop skills for managing their emotions and behaviors. This includes teaching them how to identify negative thought patterns, understand the impact of their thoughts on their emotions, and apply healthier thinking patterns to various situations. My goal is to make therapy not only rewarding but fun! I love to incorporate games, crafts, and activities to make therapy more inviting.
Jeri Topel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Hi and thank you for taking the time to visit. My name is Jeri Topel. I am a licensed clinical social worker specializing in children, adolescents, and young adults. My background includes over 20 years of experience in school social work and private practice. I believe we can do the best work together as we build rapport and develop comfort and trust. Therapy for children, adolescents and young adults should be a place where they feel comfortable, secure and safe. My goal is for us to work together in a collaborative way to help make the journey better.
Hi and thank you for taking the time to visit. My name is Jeri Topel. I am a licensed clinical social worker specializing in children, adolescents, and young adults. My background includes over 20 years of experience in school social work and private practice. I believe we can do the best work together as we build rapport and develop comfort and trust. Therapy for children, adolescents and young adults should be a place where they feel comfortable, secure and safe. My goal is for us to work together in a collaborative way to help make the journey better.
Kay E Holler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60625
I specialize with working with adoptive families. I help children make stronger bonds with their families, and work through areas of conflict. I work with non-adoptive children and families as well.
I specialize with working with adoptive families. I help children make stronger bonds with their families, and work through areas of conflict. I work with non-adoptive children and families as well.
Erin Marek-Krawczyk
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
Hinsdale, IL 60521
My clinical focus is on children, adolescents, and their families dealing with emotional, developmental, and behavioral challenges.
I have been a member of the clinical team at TMS Psychological Services for over 10 years. My specialty is in (physical and emotional) trauma and pediatric psychology, including work with chronic medical conditions (and related treatment compliance, as well as pain management). In other therapeutic work with children, adolescents, and their families, I address attention and learning difficulties, mood disorders and anxiety, social and behavioral difficulties, and developmental challenges related to Autism Spectrum Disorders.
My clinical focus is on children, adolescents, and their families dealing with emotional, developmental, and behavioral challenges.
I have been a member of the clinical team at TMS Psychological Services for over 10 years. My specialty is in (physical and emotional) trauma and pediatric psychology, including work with chronic medical conditions (and related treatment compliance, as well as pain management). In other therapeutic work with children, adolescents, and their families, I address attention and learning difficulties, mood disorders and anxiety, social and behavioral difficulties, and developmental challenges related to Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Lakeview Psychology Group
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60657
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents. I am particularly interested in helping families and schools work together to support students with unique learning needs as a result of emotional, cognitive, and behavioral difficulties. I utilize a cognitive-behavioral and problem-solving approach, as well as, narrative principals to assist clients with addressing the various challenges they are facing. I believe that therapy should be a safe and reclaiming space where strengths are built upon and challenges are addressed side-by-side.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents. I am particularly interested in helping families and schools work together to support students with unique learning needs as a result of emotional, cognitive, and behavioral difficulties. I utilize a cognitive-behavioral and problem-solving approach, as well as, narrative principals to assist clients with addressing the various challenges they are facing. I believe that therapy should be a safe and reclaiming space where strengths are built upon and challenges are addressed side-by-side.
Caitlin Reeves
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Peoria, IL 61614
Caitlin's clinical specialties include treatment of children and adolescents who experience anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, transitions in life, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and crises intervention. Her style of counseling is sympathetic, client centered and solution focused. She assists her clients in reducing mental health symptoms and improving their quality of life. She believes that therapy is a collaborative effort between client and therapist in which the counselor helps the client live their best life possible
Caitlin's clinical specialties include treatment of children and adolescents who experience anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, transitions in life, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and crises intervention. Her style of counseling is sympathetic, client centered and solution focused. She assists her clients in reducing mental health symptoms and improving their quality of life. She believes that therapy is a collaborative effort between client and therapist in which the counselor helps the client live their best life possible
Amber Dowers
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Mahomet, IL 61853
Providing a strong voice for children as an advocate for special needs, medical issues, and chronic stress is also a part of my passion.
Whichever way life's twists and turns take you, I am here to provide stability, safety, and a comforting platform from which to work through these sometimes life-changing, overwhelming events. I am a therapist that has been in practice in this community for over 10 years. I especially enjoy working with children, teens, and their families to promote better communication, support from past traumas, self-esteem, or functioning within the family. My focus with couples is also on communication-from evaluating and understanding communication styles to utilizing communication to improve functioning for the entire family.
Providing a strong voice for children as an advocate for special needs, medical issues, and chronic stress is also a part of my passion.
Whichever way life's twists and turns take you, I am here to provide stability, safety, and a comforting platform from which to work through these sometimes life-changing, overwhelming events. I am a therapist that has been in practice in this community for over 10 years. I especially enjoy working with children, teens, and their families to promote better communication, support from past traumas, self-esteem, or functioning within the family. My focus with couples is also on communication-from evaluating and understanding communication styles to utilizing communication to improve functioning for the entire family.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Illinois provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Illinois build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Illinois build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.