Therapists in Barrington, IL
Debbie Chirikos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Barrington, IL 60010
Young children with ADHD and oppositional behavior are my favorite!.
I am a career social worker who has worked in richly diverse practice settings for 40 years. I can help address generalized anxiety, depression, grief and relationship challenges. I offer mostly solution focused and thus forward facing intervention to help you address your current distress. I prefer cognitive based approaches that address thinking distortions that often contribute to painful feelings and troubling behaviors.
Young children with ADHD and oppositional behavior are my favorite!.
I am a career social worker who has worked in richly diverse practice settings for 40 years. I can help address generalized anxiety, depression, grief and relationship challenges. I offer mostly solution focused and thus forward facing intervention to help you address your current distress. I prefer cognitive based approaches that address thinking distortions that often contribute to painful feelings and troubling behaviors.
Brendan C. Bell
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
16 Endorsed
Barrington, IL 60010
With roughly 25 years of experience in private practice, I have treated both children and adults for a wide range of issues including: oppositional behavior, family conflict, aggressive acting-out, social problems, bullying, phobias, addictions, separation anxiety, high-conflict divorces, mood disorders, suicide prevention, and high functioning autism.
Are you having trouble finding help for your middle schooler or teen? Is your teenager difficult-to-reach? Oppositional? Out-of-control? Resistant to therapy? Working with challenging kids is a passion of mine! Give me the opportunity to connect with your son or daughter, and then equip you as parents with the skills you need to bring order to your home and rebuild your family relationships. Your middle schooler or teen will discover an environment here that is safe, productive, and often quite fun!
With roughly 25 years of experience in private practice, I have treated both children and adults for a wide range of issues including: oppositional behavior, family conflict, aggressive acting-out, social problems, bullying, phobias, addictions, separation anxiety, high-conflict divorces, mood disorders, suicide prevention, and high functioning autism.
Are you having trouble finding help for your middle schooler or teen? Is your teenager difficult-to-reach? Oppositional? Out-of-control? Resistant to therapy? Working with challenging kids is a passion of mine! Give me the opportunity to connect with your son or daughter, and then equip you as parents with the skills you need to bring order to your home and rebuild your family relationships. Your middle schooler or teen will discover an environment here that is safe, productive, and often quite fun!
Judy Kafka Tisdall
Counselor, PsyD, LCPC
Verified Verified
Barrington, IL 60010
As Practice Owner and Clinician at Advanced Behavioral Solutions LLC, providing comprehensive psychotherapeutic services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Specializing in providing services to individuals with Depression and Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, Autism, OCD, and Panic Disorders. Administering Psychological Testing, ADHD Evaluations, Risk Assessments, Executive Function Tutoring, and Career/Vocational Assessments. Additionally, my clinical team and I provide immediate Risk Assessment Services to School Districts within the Northwest Suburbs.
As Practice Owner and Clinician at Advanced Behavioral Solutions LLC, providing comprehensive psychotherapeutic services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Specializing in providing services to individuals with Depression and Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, Autism, OCD, and Panic Disorders. Administering Psychological Testing, ADHD Evaluations, Risk Assessments, Executive Function Tutoring, and Career/Vocational Assessments. Additionally, my clinical team and I provide immediate Risk Assessment Services to School Districts within the Northwest Suburbs.
Bending Birch Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Barrington, IL 60010
I provide counseling to individuals, families, and couples who may be experiencing Anxiety, Depression, Grief/Loss, Relationship or Parenting concerns and/or Life Transitions. As a Therapist, I take a client-centered approach; meeting the client where they are at. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify potentially destructive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Clients can then explore and develop healthier coping strategies which will lead to a better quality of life. There is HOPE!
I provide counseling to individuals, families, and couples who may be experiencing Anxiety, Depression, Grief/Loss, Relationship or Parenting concerns and/or Life Transitions. As a Therapist, I take a client-centered approach; meeting the client where they are at. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify potentially destructive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Clients can then explore and develop healthier coping strategies which will lead to a better quality of life. There is HOPE!
Therapy Solutions AH
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Barrington, IL 60010
I offer cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems, Acceptance and commitment therapy, Gottmann couples therapy, Mindfulness, Exposure response prevention, and Emotion release therapy.
I specialize in adult/teen depression, anxiety, ADHD and relationship/family issues. Response time 24 business hours to calls or emails. My first priority is to understand you as a person. If you are feeling hesitant about therapy, understand that this is normal: letting another person into your private space can be frightening. A good therapist, however, will accept you as you are, with all the good and the ugly. Courage!
I offer cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems, Acceptance and commitment therapy, Gottmann couples therapy, Mindfulness, Exposure response prevention, and Emotion release therapy.
I specialize in adult/teen depression, anxiety, ADHD and relationship/family issues. Response time 24 business hours to calls or emails. My first priority is to understand you as a person. If you are feeling hesitant about therapy, understand that this is normal: letting another person into your private space can be frightening. A good therapist, however, will accept you as you are, with all the good and the ugly. Courage!
Shelly Scamardo
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Barrington, IL 60010
Are you seeing changes in your child’s behavior or attitude? Is your daughter anxious and worried or sad and cranky? Is she crying a lot or easily upset by little things? Does she have low self-esteem? Is your son nervous and fearful? Clinging to you and afraid to be alone? Does he lack confidence in himself? Are you a frustrated parent unsure how to help your child be their best self? Do you feel like you've tried everything and nothing works? I can help.
Are you seeing changes in your child’s behavior or attitude? Is your daughter anxious and worried or sad and cranky? Is she crying a lot or easily upset by little things? Does she have low self-esteem? Is your son nervous and fearful? Clinging to you and afraid to be alone? Does he lack confidence in himself? Are you a frustrated parent unsure how to help your child be their best self? Do you feel like you've tried everything and nothing works? I can help.
Dr. Michelle Lynne March
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Verified Verified
Barrington, IL 60010
She comes from a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy perspective and often implements Solution-Focused Therapy and Interpersonal Therapy, helping clients achieve inner peace goals.
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 comes from a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy perspective and often implements Solution-Focused Therapy and Interpersonal Therapy, helping clients achieve inner peace goals.
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.
Taylor J Underwood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Barrington, IL 60010
I offer cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems, Acceptance and commitment therapy, Gottmann couples therapy, Mindfulness, Exposure response prevention, and Emotion release therapy.
I specialize in adult/teen depression, anxiety, ADHD and relationship/family issues. Response time 24 business hours to calls or emails. My first priority is to understand you as a person. If you are feeling hesitant about therapy, understand that this is normal: letting another person into your private space can be frightening. A good therapist, however, will accept you as you are, with all the good and the ugly. Courage!
I offer cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems, Acceptance and commitment therapy, Gottmann couples therapy, Mindfulness, Exposure response prevention, and Emotion release therapy.
I specialize in adult/teen depression, anxiety, ADHD and relationship/family issues. Response time 24 business hours to calls or emails. My first priority is to understand you as a person. If you are feeling hesitant about therapy, understand that this is normal: letting another person into your private space can be frightening. A good therapist, however, will accept you as you are, with all the good and the ugly. Courage!
Leida Woodham
Counselor, MA, CRC, LCPC, AMFT
Verified Verified
Barrington, IL 60010 (Online Only)
Sometimes when clients seek to maximize their potentials through therapy, it becomes clear that his/her/they family patterns of behavior influence the individual and therefore the family may need to be a part of the treatment plan.
Personal growth and soul-searching take courage. Therapy is a journey, and I am ready to begin that journey with those courageous clients. It takes courage to seek help and sit with a stranger, the therapist, and talk about what troubles you, what motivates you and what you love. Counseling is about you and for you. No matter the age and stage in your life seek help if you feel you need it. At times, what is going on in our lives seems insurmountable. Having someone to provide encouragement, listen without judgement, and helping you set goals and realistic expectations can ease the burden.
Sometimes when clients seek to maximize their potentials through therapy, it becomes clear that his/her/they family patterns of behavior influence the individual and therefore the family may need to be a part of the treatment plan.
Personal growth and soul-searching take courage. Therapy is a journey, and I am ready to begin that journey with those courageous clients. It takes courage to seek help and sit with a stranger, the therapist, and talk about what troubles you, what motivates you and what you love. Counseling is about you and for you. No matter the age and stage in your life seek help if you feel you need it. At times, what is going on in our lives seems insurmountable. Having someone to provide encouragement, listen without judgement, and helping you set goals and realistic expectations can ease the burden.
Hal Filian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Not Verified Not Verified
1 Endorsed
Barrington, IL 60010
Areas I treat include Depression and Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Behavioral Disorders and Alcohol and Substance Abuse.
I have been a professional psychotherapist for the past 30 years. Early in my career, most of my focus was on the treatment of children, adolescents and families, often referred some of the most difficult cases from local schools, courts and police departments. As my practice evolved, so did my experience working with adult individuals and couples. Practical experience and continued professional training has enhanced my abilities to work with a variety of personal struggles that include depression and mood disorders, anxiety disorders, alcohol and substance abuse and relationship struggles with couples and families.
Areas I treat include Depression and Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Behavioral Disorders and Alcohol and Substance Abuse.
I have been a professional psychotherapist for the past 30 years. Early in my career, most of my focus was on the treatment of children, adolescents and families, often referred some of the most difficult cases from local schools, courts and police departments. As my practice evolved, so did my experience working with adult individuals and couples. Practical experience and continued professional training has enhanced my abilities to work with a variety of personal struggles that include depression and mood disorders, anxiety disorders, alcohol and substance abuse and relationship struggles with couples and families.
Lori A. Bolnick, Psy.D.
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Barrington, IL 60010 (Online Only)
Bolnick is trained in behavioral management techniques, as well as cognitive-behavioral techniques to help individuals manage their internal thought processes and minimize irrational thoughts.
Since 1999, Dr. Bolnick has been providing therapeutic services to individuals (i.e., school-age through adulthood) and their families. Thinking outside the box, integrating her understanding of Clinical Psychology, Learning Disabilities, Health Psychology, and Neuropsychology, has allowed her to create innovative interventions. She believes each individual and family is a unique puzzle and no single intervention works with everyone.
Bolnick is trained in behavioral management techniques, as well as cognitive-behavioral techniques to help individuals manage their internal thought processes and minimize irrational thoughts.
Since 1999, Dr. Bolnick has been providing therapeutic services to individuals (i.e., school-age through adulthood) and their families. Thinking outside the box, integrating her understanding of Clinical Psychology, Learning Disabilities, Health Psychology, and Neuropsychology, has allowed her to create innovative interventions. She believes each individual and family is a unique puzzle and no single intervention works with everyone.
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Counselor, LCPC, CADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Barrington, IL 60010
It might mean learning to set boundaries, working through a loss, or helping you change a pattern of behavior that is keeping you stuck.
Congratulations on seeking help, searching for a therapist is scary and a very brave step you can take in making changes. Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers, and lives. I start with understanding where you are now and the challenges you are facing. I help you put a plan in place to help you move forward, and we celebrate your successes along the way. I offer an inclusive, safe space with in-person or virtual appointments to suit your schedule.
It might mean learning to set boundaries, working through a loss, or helping you change a pattern of behavior that is keeping you stuck.
Congratulations on seeking help, searching for a therapist is scary and a very brave step you can take in making changes. Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers, and lives. I start with understanding where you are now and the challenges you are facing. I help you put a plan in place to help you move forward, and we celebrate your successes along the way. I offer an inclusive, safe space with in-person or virtual appointments to suit your schedule.
Joseph Michael Rochford III
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Barrington, IL 60010
I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and emotion-focused counseling to assist clients in exploring emotional hurdles, reframing negative views of self, challenging, and diminishing unproductive behaviors.
A collaboration, this collaborative process allows clients to retake control of their thoughts, emotions and behaviors and work to change the direction of their lives. I have been a therapist providing counseling to individuals and families for over 20 years. My background includes concentrated work with individuals struggling with mental illness, anxiety, life transitions, family relationships, sexuality, gender identity, trauma, self-esteem, depression, and anger. I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, non-profits, outpatient community mental health centers and private practice.
I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and emotion-focused counseling to assist clients in exploring emotional hurdles, reframing negative views of self, challenging, and diminishing unproductive behaviors.
A collaboration, this collaborative process allows clients to retake control of their thoughts, emotions and behaviors and work to change the direction of their lives. I have been a therapist providing counseling to individuals and families for over 20 years. My background includes concentrated work with individuals struggling with mental illness, anxiety, life transitions, family relationships, sexuality, gender identity, trauma, self-esteem, depression, and anger. I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, non-profits, outpatient community mental health centers and private practice.
Stephanie E Sanchez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Barrington, IL 60010
I have deeply rooted experience working with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and Play Therapy.
Welcome! My name is Stephanie Sanchez and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience working with individuals and family members struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma related issues. I have cultivated a career working with children, teens, and adults and I strive in anyway possible to help achieve therapy goals so that you or family member can cultivate a healthy and prosperous self.
I have deeply rooted experience working with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and Play Therapy.
Welcome! My name is Stephanie Sanchez and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience working with individuals and family members struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma related issues. I have cultivated a career working with children, teens, and adults and I strive in anyway possible to help achieve therapy goals so that you or family member can cultivate a healthy and prosperous self.
Art of Wellness Counseling
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Barrington, IL 60010
I am also a Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist in the treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Panic Disorder.
I strive to ensure that all clients are able to find the resources for healing and change within themselves. I work to explore the importance of the client’s connectedness to the world around them and their perceived role in their current environment. I encourage and guide clients through their life choices while fostering an environment of freedom so they ultimately are able to choose who they want to become through the therapeutic process. I take a holistic approach throughout therapy, focusing on the many aspects of an individual that can become out of balance.
I am also a Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist in the treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Panic Disorder.
I strive to ensure that all clients are able to find the resources for healing and change within themselves. I work to explore the importance of the client’s connectedness to the world around them and their perceived role in their current environment. I encourage and guide clients through their life choices while fostering an environment of freedom so they ultimately are able to choose who they want to become through the therapeutic process. I take a holistic approach throughout therapy, focusing on the many aspects of an individual that can become out of balance.
Katharina Klakus
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Barrington, IL 60010
I am a licensed child psychologist with extensive experience in providing therapeutic services to children, adolescents, emerging adults, and families. My specialization lies in helping clients navigate through various challenges such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, peer and family stress, learning, behavioral and attention difficulties, life transitions, trauma, separation, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. Additionally, I offer guidance to parents, helping them understand their children's challenges and strengths more deeply, enhance family communication and connection, and learn effective parenting and coping skills.
I am a licensed child psychologist with extensive experience in providing therapeutic services to children, adolescents, emerging adults, and families. My specialization lies in helping clients navigate through various challenges such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, peer and family stress, learning, behavioral and attention difficulties, life transitions, trauma, separation, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. Additionally, I offer guidance to parents, helping them understand their children's challenges and strengths more deeply, enhance family communication and connection, and learn effective parenting and coping skills.
Mary Elston
MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Barrington, IL 60010
I am skilled and trained in providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, as well as Motivational Interviewing.
Are you overwhelmed & anxious? Are you experiencing burnout? Are you ready to receive support to work through life’s challenges & learn new skills? I am ready to support you & your goals! I grew up in the Northern Suburbs of Chicago, and I understand the weight expectations and responsibilities can place on children and adults. I am passionate about working with children, teens, young adults, adults, athletes, couples, families & parents who present with a range of struggles such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, performance anxiety, burnout, intimacy issues, & social anxiety.
I am skilled and trained in providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, as well as Motivational Interviewing.
Are you overwhelmed & anxious? Are you experiencing burnout? Are you ready to receive support to work through life’s challenges & learn new skills? I am ready to support you & your goals! I grew up in the Northern Suburbs of Chicago, and I understand the weight expectations and responsibilities can place on children and adults. I am passionate about working with children, teens, young adults, adults, athletes, couples, families & parents who present with a range of struggles such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, performance anxiety, burnout, intimacy issues, & social anxiety.
Todd Schneider
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSSA, ITR-CTS
Verified Verified
Barrington, IL 60010
I am a LCSW with over 24 years of clinical experience working with adults, adolescents, families and couples in a variety of settings including hospitals, residential facilities, outpatient clinics, wilderness programing and private practice. I specialize in the areas of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), family systems model, substance abuse treatment and experiential therapy. I also hold a unique specialty in the area of intensive trauma work as an ITR Certified Trauma Specialist.
I am a LCSW with over 24 years of clinical experience working with adults, adolescents, families and couples in a variety of settings including hospitals, residential facilities, outpatient clinics, wilderness programing and private practice. I specialize in the areas of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), family systems model, substance abuse treatment and experiential therapy. I also hold a unique specialty in the area of intensive trauma work as an ITR Certified Trauma Specialist.
Center for Emotional Wellness of the Northwest
Counselor, CADC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Barrington, IL 60010
At the Center for Emotional Wellness, we are committed to helping our clients live their best life. Our team of clinicians are devoted to providing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other best practices in treating diverse disorders affecting children, adolescents, and adults. We are continually working to bring the most effective and innovative techniques and approaches to our center in order to better serve the individuals and families in our community. With over 10 therapists, we will match each client with the clinician with the most appropriate style and expertise to match individual needs.
At the Center for Emotional Wellness, we are committed to helping our clients live their best life. Our team of clinicians are devoted to providing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other best practices in treating diverse disorders affecting children, adolescents, and adults. We are continually working to bring the most effective and innovative techniques and approaches to our center in order to better serve the individuals and families in our community. With over 10 therapists, we will match each client with the clinician with the most appropriate style and expertise to match individual needs.
Kids Spot Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Barrington, IL 60010
Are you a frustrated parent struggling to find answers and strategies that work? Is your child worried and nervous, unable to relax or have fun? Does your heart break as you watch your child hurting and feeling hopeless to help? You are not alone! At least 17% of children in the US struggle with emotional difficulties. We can help you understand what is happening with your child and choose strategies that support your child through their journey to happiness and health. I offer individual sessions, play therapy, sand tray therapy, parent consultations, coaching, and family therapy sessions to help your child be their best self.
Are you a frustrated parent struggling to find answers and strategies that work? Is your child worried and nervous, unable to relax or have fun? Does your heart break as you watch your child hurting and feeling hopeless to help? You are not alone! At least 17% of children in the US struggle with emotional difficulties. We can help you understand what is happening with your child and choose strategies that support your child through their journey to happiness and health. I offer individual sessions, play therapy, sand tray therapy, parent consultations, coaching, and family therapy sessions to help your child be their best self.
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Behavioral Issues Therapists
What happens in therapy for behavioral issues?
No matter the type of therapy, individuals form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is often therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Individuals learn to identify situations that are especially troublesome for them and acquire new patterns of thinking and behaving. In therapy for ADHD, one of the most common behavior issues for children, individuals learn how to improve frustration tolerance, control impulsivity, manage attentional focus, and gain skills of self-organisation.
What therapy types help with behavioral issues?
Many types of therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Perhaps best-known and most widely tested is cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT), in which individuals learn new behavioral strategies and curb reactivity to frustrating or distressing situations that trigger disruptive behaviour. Anger, anxiety, mood disorders, impulse control problems are commonly addressed in CBT. Family therapy or parent management training is often helpful to reduce parent-child conflict and behavioral difficulties at home.
How long does therapy last for behavioral issues?
Among popular approaches to treating behavioral concerns, CBT is considered a short-term therapy intended to be administered in 15 to 20 weekly sessions. Parent training in behavior management, often used when the underlying cause of behavior issues is ADHD in children under 12, usually occurs in weekly sessions for 8 to 16 weeks. When behavioral issues stem from persistent aggression or defiance, therapy may last for months, and usually targets both children and their parents.
How effective is therapy for behavior issues?
Studies show that therapy for behavior issues in children is highly effective and may prevent the development of antisocial behavior later in life. Family intervention—parent management training or family therapy, both of which involve parents and children together—is considered most effective, notably for children under age 12 who persistently engage in aggressive, defiant, rule-breaking or other disruptive behavior. Whether provided alone or in combination with medication, CBT is highly effective in helping people regulate their emotions, and for people with ADHD, it addresses impulsiveness, hyperactivity and attentional focus.