Therapists for Teens in 60068

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Center for Relationship Health, The Juniper Center
Psychologist, PsyD, CSADC, BCETS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Life gets complicated. You have been trying all that you know how to do to make things better for yourself or for someone you love but have run out of energy, ideas or both. You may have a relationship with someone you love but just can't seem to get along. You may be a parent trying to best figure out how to help a child or teen who is having problems. You may feel burdened by sadness, fear or stress.Or, perhaps you have old wounds that seem to keep interfering with you creating the life you want.
Life gets complicated. You have been trying all that you know how to do to make things better for yourself or for someone you love but have run out of energy, ideas or both. You may have a relationship with someone you love but just can't seem to get along. You may be a parent trying to best figure out how to help a child or teen who is having problems. You may feel burdened by sadness, fear or stress.Or, perhaps you have old wounds that seem to keep interfering with you creating the life you want.
(847) 920-7884 x1 View (847) 920-7884 x1
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The Juniper Center - Therapy for Children & Teens
Psychologist, PsyD, CSADC, BCETS
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
As a parent, you want your child to be happy and successful. You want a calm, peaceful home where everyone feels safe and comfortable. If your child is sad, irritable, withdrawn, isolating, not sleeping, complaining of stomachaches or headaches, not getting the grades you know they can achieve or they just don't seem like themselves, our team of child and adolescent therapists will do everything in their power to help your child get back on track and feel better. Our therapists are easy to relate to and they get good results.
As a parent, you want your child to be happy and successful. You want a calm, peaceful home where everyone feels safe and comfortable. If your child is sad, irritable, withdrawn, isolating, not sleeping, complaining of stomachaches or headaches, not getting the grades you know they can achieve or they just don't seem like themselves, our team of child and adolescent therapists will do everything in their power to help your child get back on track and feel better. Our therapists are easy to relate to and they get good results.
(847) 973-7064 x1 View (847) 973-7064 x1
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Rebecca Levin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068
I am certified in two treatment models: Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach for substance abusing adolescents and Brief Strategic Family Therapy for families.
I believe that counseling can be a space for you to explore the obstacles that are getting in your way of achieving your goals. In treatment we will focus on what is working in your life and build from those successes to help you make the change you want to make.
I am certified in two treatment models: Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach for substance abusing adolescents and Brief Strategic Family Therapy for families.
I believe that counseling can be a space for you to explore the obstacles that are getting in your way of achieving your goals. In treatment we will focus on what is working in your life and build from those successes to help you make the change you want to make.
(773) 307-2864 View (773) 307-2864
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Center for Relationship Health @The Juniper Center
Psychologist, PsyD, CSADC, BCETS
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Life gets complicated. You may be trying all that you know how to do to make things better for yourself or for someone you love but have run out of energy, ideas or both. You may have a relationship with someone you love but just can't seem to get along. You may be a parent trying to best figure out how to help a child or teen who is having problems. You may feel burdened by sadness, fear or stress.Or, perhaps you have old wounds that seem to keep interfering with you creating the life you want.
Life gets complicated. You may be trying all that you know how to do to make things better for yourself or for someone you love but have run out of energy, ideas or both. You may have a relationship with someone you love but just can't seem to get along. You may be a parent trying to best figure out how to help a child or teen who is having problems. You may feel burdened by sadness, fear or stress.Or, perhaps you have old wounds that seem to keep interfering with you creating the life you want.
(847) 603-2246 x1 View (847) 603-2246 x1
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Michelle Kator
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
My fields of expertise include treating mood disorders (depression and bipolar disorder), anxiety, panic attacks, ADHD, autism, relationship issues, trauma/PTSD, adjustment disorders, parenting issues, child and adolescent behaviors.
Do you experience moments that are confusing and overwhelming? Do you find yourself searching for answers to overcome obstacles that prevent you from living your best life? Therapy is an avenue to explore your unique situation and assist in obtaining skills to find success. Utilizing various evidence based approaches, one can become empowered to manage life challenges.
My fields of expertise include treating mood disorders (depression and bipolar disorder), anxiety, panic attacks, ADHD, autism, relationship issues, trauma/PTSD, adjustment disorders, parenting issues, child and adolescent behaviors.
Do you experience moments that are confusing and overwhelming? Do you find yourself searching for answers to overcome obstacles that prevent you from living your best life? Therapy is an avenue to explore your unique situation and assist in obtaining skills to find success. Utilizing various evidence based approaches, one can become empowered to manage life challenges.
(773) 915-0656 View (773) 915-0656
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Dr. Michelle Lynne March
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
She is a seasoned child and adolescent therapist and provides parenting consultation.
With over twenty years’ experience, Dr. March works with individuals across the lifespan. In addition to therapeutic interventions, she is a Professor of Psychology and Business training graduate students. She also owns an executive coaching practice where she advances organizational leadership, communication, and change. Her passion is to help others self-reflect, looking within, to develop and reach maximum potentials.
She is a seasoned child and adolescent therapist and provides parenting consultation.
With over twenty years’ experience, Dr. March works with individuals across the lifespan. In addition to therapeutic interventions, she is a Professor of Psychology and Business training graduate students. She also owns an executive coaching practice where she advances organizational leadership, communication, and change. Her passion is to help others self-reflect, looking within, to develop and reach maximum potentials.
(847) 416-8373 View (847) 416-8373
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Amy Baur
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
I have had particular success with teen and actually enjoy them! Adolescents can enjoy playful interventions, too!.
My specialty is connecting! Connection is the key to all relationships and especially the therapeutic relationship. Also, as a Play therapist, I am uniquely qualified to treat children and teens and have special expertise in working with challenging behavior as well as trauma or difficult life circumstances. I also include parents in the therapy process in order to ensure they have the skills and support they need for success! Connecting in therapy, with both children and parents, creates lasting changes and positive growth!
I have had particular success with teen and actually enjoy them! Adolescents can enjoy playful interventions, too!.
My specialty is connecting! Connection is the key to all relationships and especially the therapeutic relationship. Also, as a Play therapist, I am uniquely qualified to treat children and teens and have special expertise in working with challenging behavior as well as trauma or difficult life circumstances. I also include parents in the therapy process in order to ensure they have the skills and support they need for success! Connecting in therapy, with both children and parents, creates lasting changes and positive growth!
(312) 857-8902 View (312) 857-8902
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North Shore Family Services, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068
When you or your child/teen is struggling, you want strategies to combat challenges NOW. At North Shore Family Services, we empower kids, teens, and adults to learn tools, so they can succeed independently. Our goal is for children, teens, adults, parents, and couples to learn skills to be successful with school, peers, work, and family- long after therapy ends. We assist with IEP and 504 plans to help our children/teen clients succeed where they spend most of their day- out of their parents' sight. Parents are our partners in helping kids and teens learn life skills.
When you or your child/teen is struggling, you want strategies to combat challenges NOW. At North Shore Family Services, we empower kids, teens, and adults to learn tools, so they can succeed independently. Our goal is for children, teens, adults, parents, and couples to learn skills to be successful with school, peers, work, and family- long after therapy ends. We assist with IEP and 504 plans to help our children/teen clients succeed where they spend most of their day- out of their parents' sight. Parents are our partners in helping kids and teens learn life skills.
(224) 803-2468 View (224) 803-2468
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Christina Vargas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Hi, I'm Christina Vargas, but you can refer to me as Christy! I'm a psychotherapist, but you might also call me a self-care/self-love advocate working towards eliminating the stigma of mental illness. I help people who long to feel emotionally safe and secure but are buried under mental obstacles. I guide them to commit to their journey of self-love, so that they can live their full potential and be the best version of themselves that they can be. I know from my own path to wellness and from helping many youth that investing in your mental health is so worth it and that you deserve to be happy.
Hi, I'm Christina Vargas, but you can refer to me as Christy! I'm a psychotherapist, but you might also call me a self-care/self-love advocate working towards eliminating the stigma of mental illness. I help people who long to feel emotionally safe and secure but are buried under mental obstacles. I guide them to commit to their journey of self-love, so that they can live their full potential and be the best version of themselves that they can be. I know from my own path to wellness and from helping many youth that investing in your mental health is so worth it and that you deserve to be happy.
(224) 385-1255 x2 View (224) 385-1255 x2
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Samantha Mizock
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, MS
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Life can be hard and ever-changing. As a therapist, my goal is to create an authentic, warm environment to help clients feel at ease when talking about what is going on in their lives. My goal is to work collaboratively with my clients and guide them to the life that they want to achieve. My goal as a therapist is to use an eclectic therapeutic style to help clients understand what is going on in their life, and develop coping skills to help them achieve and maintain their goals.
Life can be hard and ever-changing. As a therapist, my goal is to create an authentic, warm environment to help clients feel at ease when talking about what is going on in their lives. My goal is to work collaboratively with my clients and guide them to the life that they want to achieve. My goal as a therapist is to use an eclectic therapeutic style to help clients understand what is going on in their life, and develop coping skills to help them achieve and maintain their goals.
(773) 923-0467 View (773) 923-0467
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Jennifer Briggs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
I provide counseling for adults struggling with difficult life transitions, relationship problems, depression, anxiety, parenting challenges, career stagnation, health issues and grief and loss. I also work with couples who are experiencing difficulties in their relationship and who are seeking help in reducing conflict, improving communication and increasing intimacy.
I provide counseling for adults struggling with difficult life transitions, relationship problems, depression, anxiety, parenting challenges, career stagnation, health issues and grief and loss. I also work with couples who are experiencing difficulties in their relationship and who are seeking help in reducing conflict, improving communication and increasing intimacy.
(773) 232-0430 View (773) 232-0430
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Carl Brakman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Life is oftentimes unsatisfactory and stressful which causes emotional pain and suffering in our daily lives. We learn to cope with this suffering by clinging to negative thoughts, feelings, and reactivities that seem inescapable. My purpose in therapy is to bring an empathic and compassionate awareness and understanding of these negative attachments and provide practices to generate a positive wholesome sense of self and well-being.
Life is oftentimes unsatisfactory and stressful which causes emotional pain and suffering in our daily lives. We learn to cope with this suffering by clinging to negative thoughts, feelings, and reactivities that seem inescapable. My purpose in therapy is to bring an empathic and compassionate awareness and understanding of these negative attachments and provide practices to generate a positive wholesome sense of self and well-being.
(773) 974-1874 View (773) 974-1874
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Kristin Pederson Flores
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
I focus on helping clients discover core strengths and achieve greater self-awareness. I believe that when negative patterns are identified, clients can begin the process of uncovering root causes of dissatisfaction. In a safe and non-judgmental environment, clients can learn new tools and make conscious choices to create healthy relationships and improve overall well-being. I look holistically at the whole person through a lens of embodiment, while encouraging healthy lifestyle changes along with mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
I focus on helping clients discover core strengths and achieve greater self-awareness. I believe that when negative patterns are identified, clients can begin the process of uncovering root causes of dissatisfaction. In a safe and non-judgmental environment, clients can learn new tools and make conscious choices to create healthy relationships and improve overall well-being. I look holistically at the whole person through a lens of embodiment, while encouraging healthy lifestyle changes along with mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
(872) 231-3066 View (872) 231-3066
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Bellosa Counseling, LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068
We are a team of experienced therapists who have special training in various areas of Behavioral Health & other life issues.
We are a team of experienced therapists who have special training in various areas of Behavioral Health & other life issues.
(847) 380-4457 View (847) 380-4457
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Andrew Mahoney
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
I work with our centers providing counseling, staff development and online counseling and coaching. Always committed to your potential, well being, with active participation and towards what you want to achieve. My focus is personal growth, identity and achievement. I have extensive training in individual, Group and Family therapy. See www.centerforidentitypotential.com . I provide training /supervision for mental health professionals. A specialty area for me is the Gifted and Talented population providing presentations, workshops and keynotes on counseling and social-emotional needs of this special population.
I work with our centers providing counseling, staff development and online counseling and coaching. Always committed to your potential, well being, with active participation and towards what you want to achieve. My focus is personal growth, identity and achievement. I have extensive training in individual, Group and Family therapy. See www.centerforidentitypotential.com . I provide training /supervision for mental health professionals. A specialty area for me is the Gifted and Talented population providing presentations, workshops and keynotes on counseling and social-emotional needs of this special population.
(703) 493-0932 View (703) 493-0932
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Nicole Patterson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Waitlist for new clients
I provide specialized interventions for clients struggling with a variety of challenges including peer relationships, mood, and career changes. My clinical focus is working with individuals with anxiety and ADHD. Through a warm and collaborative approach, I address unique concerns and support you or your child in learning skills to better function in day-to-day life, building peer relationships, gaining confidence, and overcoming challenges.
I provide specialized interventions for clients struggling with a variety of challenges including peer relationships, mood, and career changes. My clinical focus is working with individuals with anxiety and ADHD. Through a warm and collaborative approach, I address unique concerns and support you or your child in learning skills to better function in day-to-day life, building peer relationships, gaining confidence, and overcoming challenges.
(224) 808-3368 View (224) 808-3368
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Dr. Zabin Patel-Syed
PhD, MPH
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
I specialize in mental health treatment for children and young adults with depression, anxiety, OCD, and behavior problems. I take a strength-based, collaborative approach to therapy focused on your family's values and goals. I have extensive training in evidence-based treatments (cognitive behavior therapy, exposure and response prevention, acceptance and commitment therapy, organizational/social skills training), parent coaching, and working with clients from diverse backgrounds. My approach is relational and I aim to create a non-judgmental space that helps you feel heard, learn new skills, and explores your areas for growth.
I specialize in mental health treatment for children and young adults with depression, anxiety, OCD, and behavior problems. I take a strength-based, collaborative approach to therapy focused on your family's values and goals. I have extensive training in evidence-based treatments (cognitive behavior therapy, exposure and response prevention, acceptance and commitment therapy, organizational/social skills training), parent coaching, and working with clients from diverse backgrounds. My approach is relational and I aim to create a non-judgmental space that helps you feel heard, learn new skills, and explores your areas for growth.
(224) 308-1749 View (224) 308-1749
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Melanie Schwaba
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Everyone deserves empathetic help and support. Clients who are experiencing addiction or are in recovery, as well as their loved ones, are my specialty. Clients affected by anxiety, mood disorders, and trauma are also a population I frequently work with, especially younger adults. No matter what you are coming to therapy for, I strive to build a collaborative relationship with my clients, and to help you to make the changes you are seeking for your life and overall well-being.
Everyone deserves empathetic help and support. Clients who are experiencing addiction or are in recovery, as well as their loved ones, are my specialty. Clients affected by anxiety, mood disorders, and trauma are also a population I frequently work with, especially younger adults. No matter what you are coming to therapy for, I strive to build a collaborative relationship with my clients, and to help you to make the changes you are seeking for your life and overall well-being.
(847) 925-7298 View (847) 925-7298
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Margaret Silberman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Is your child having difficulty in school? Do you feel that he/she is not trying hard enough? Or do you feel that the school is not providing enough effective support? Perhaps there is a different problem interfering with learning. We can complete a comprehensive assessment of your child's strengths and weaknesses and provide recommendations to enhance his/her learning.
Is your child having difficulty in school? Do you feel that he/she is not trying hard enough? Or do you feel that the school is not providing enough effective support? Perhaps there is a different problem interfering with learning. We can complete a comprehensive assessment of your child's strengths and weaknesses and provide recommendations to enhance his/her learning.
(773) 915-0031 View (773) 915-0031
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Cheryl Ramos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CADC, CODP I, NCC
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Cheryl meets with all clients in order to develop a sense of their goals and what they want to accomplish in therapy. She will then work with clients to develop a treatment route and to learn more about them. She works with clients that struggle with addictions, co-occurring disorders, anxiety, depression, bi-polar, dissociative disorder, developing boundaries, and developing their self esteem.
Cheryl meets with all clients in order to develop a sense of their goals and what they want to accomplish in therapy. She will then work with clients to develop a treatment route and to learn more about them. She works with clients that struggle with addictions, co-occurring disorders, anxiety, depression, bi-polar, dissociative disorder, developing boundaries, and developing their self esteem.
(847) 960-3813 View (847) 960-3813
Teen Therapists

What does therapy for teenagers look like?

When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.

How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?

There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.

How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?

It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.

How do you prepare teens for therapy?

You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.