Therapists in 60560
Angela Pezza Conway
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Yorkville, IL 60560
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has over 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families, in a variety of mental health settings including: hospitals, private practice, therapeutic day schools, and community mental health. I specialize in the treatment of Mood, Personality, Trauma and Attachment disorder. My special interests include Attachment Disorder, ADHD, Issues regarding Divorce, Adoption Issues, Personality Disorders, Parent Education/Training, Post-Partum Depression and Transgender issues.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has over 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families, in a variety of mental health settings including: hospitals, private practice, therapeutic day schools, and community mental health. I specialize in the treatment of Mood, Personality, Trauma and Attachment disorder. My special interests include Attachment Disorder, ADHD, Issues regarding Divorce, Adoption Issues, Personality Disorders, Parent Education/Training, Post-Partum Depression and Transgender issues.
Inner Fire Counseling, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Yorkville, IL 60560
Not accepting new clients
I have extensive experience providing therapy to adolescents and adults in a variety of settings. I believe in the mind and body's ability to heal and bring you closer to health and wholeness. With pre-teens/adolescents, my collaborative approach incorporates the entire family as a healing agent. With adults and couples, I assist the self exploration process with the goal of helping you achieve desired changes. My strengths include adapting to a broad spectrum of individuals and identifying ways to help them progress forward.
I have extensive experience providing therapy to adolescents and adults in a variety of settings. I believe in the mind and body's ability to heal and bring you closer to health and wholeness. With pre-teens/adolescents, my collaborative approach incorporates the entire family as a healing agent. With adults and couples, I assist the self exploration process with the goal of helping you achieve desired changes. My strengths include adapting to a broad spectrum of individuals and identifying ways to help them progress forward.
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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.