Therapists in Northbrook, IL
Ben Kessler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northbrook, IL 60062
I am a licensed clinical social worker with experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and families. I specialize in treating children and adolescents with anxiety, depression, school-related issues, and other behavioral challenges. I utilize a strengths-based relational therapy approach while incorporating other treatment modalities such as behaviorism, play therapy, art therapy and family systems therapies. This integrative approach allows my clients to make sense of their reality while also developing plans and coping tools that will help them achieve and maintain their goals.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and families. I specialize in treating children and adolescents with anxiety, depression, school-related issues, and other behavioral challenges. I utilize a strengths-based relational therapy approach while incorporating other treatment modalities such as behaviorism, play therapy, art therapy and family systems therapies. This integrative approach allows my clients to make sense of their reality while also developing plans and coping tools that will help them achieve and maintain their goals.
Alan D Buntman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Northbrook, IL 60062
Small group practice specializing in children adolescents and young adults. Provides comprehensive services including individual, family and marital therapy, along with neuropsychological and learning disability evaluations.
Small group practice specializing in children adolescents and young adults. Provides comprehensive services including individual, family and marital therapy, along with neuropsychological and learning disability evaluations.
Mashana Smith
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Northbrook, IL 60062 (Online Only)
I have extensive experience with children and families through my long history of therapy and consultation with school systems, child welfare and social services.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience. I work with adolescents, young adults and adults in individual, family, and couples therapy. For the past 25 years, I have committed myself to improving the mental health and well-being of children, teens, families and couples. I firmly believe that we are all able to move beyond merely surviving in our lives; with the right support, we are able to transition into a state of thriving. I look forward to providing tools and support for long-term growth and change to your and/or your family.
I have extensive experience with children and families through my long history of therapy and consultation with school systems, child welfare and social services.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience. I work with adolescents, young adults and adults in individual, family, and couples therapy. For the past 25 years, I have committed myself to improving the mental health and well-being of children, teens, families and couples. I firmly believe that we are all able to move beyond merely surviving in our lives; with the right support, we are able to transition into a state of thriving. I look forward to providing tools and support for long-term growth and change to your and/or your family.
Dr. Princess Gabor
Counselor, EdD, LCPC , CCTP
Verified Verified
Northbrook, IL 60062
I hold a Doctorate Degree and a license as a Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). I have extensive professional experience, training, & skill supporting children & adults with concerns including relationship & family conflict, trauma, autism, intellectual disabilities, behavior issues, ADHD, & parent coaching. I worked in residential, hospitals, private practice, & in-house counseling. I facilitated group & individual supervision, parenting education, couples, groups, family, & substance use therapy. I have taught counseling courses and developed training curriculum.
I hold a Doctorate Degree and a license as a Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). I have extensive professional experience, training, & skill supporting children & adults with concerns including relationship & family conflict, trauma, autism, intellectual disabilities, behavior issues, ADHD, & parent coaching. I worked in residential, hospitals, private practice, & in-house counseling. I facilitated group & individual supervision, parenting education, couples, groups, family, & substance use therapy. I have taught counseling courses and developed training curriculum.
Amy Ryan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ALMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northbrook, IL 60062
Amy believes that change and growth happen within a safe and secure relationship. Oftentimes our symptoms serve a deeper purpose and Amy curiously and compassionately will help you explore that purpose. She believes early relationships impact current functioning. Amy is passionate about working with clients around issues of trauma, anxiety, substance use, identity, spirituality, religious harm, and relational distress. Amy also works with children and families who have experienced trauma, anxiety, ADHD, and behavioral issues. Amy involves parents/caregivers to address parental concerns and promote healthy parent/child attachment.
Amy believes that change and growth happen within a safe and secure relationship. Oftentimes our symptoms serve a deeper purpose and Amy curiously and compassionately will help you explore that purpose. She believes early relationships impact current functioning. Amy is passionate about working with clients around issues of trauma, anxiety, substance use, identity, spirituality, religious harm, and relational distress. Amy also works with children and families who have experienced trauma, anxiety, ADHD, and behavioral issues. Amy involves parents/caregivers to address parental concerns and promote healthy parent/child attachment.
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.
Rebecca Gillett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MS
Verified Verified
Northbrook, IL 60062
Waitlist for new clients
I strongly believe parents are the experts of their children and having three young children of my own, I can empathize and appreciate the challenges parents face today.
When experiencing heightened emotions, it can be challenging to complete daily tasks, find joy in relationships or just feel like yourself. Often when one person in a family is struggling the entire family is impacted. I work with individuals and families struggling with connection, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, relationship and family concerns. I specialize in working with families, parents and individual adults to build strong relationships and help families tackle the tasks and goals asked of them every day.
I strongly believe parents are the experts of their children and having three young children of my own, I can empathize and appreciate the challenges parents face today.
When experiencing heightened emotions, it can be challenging to complete daily tasks, find joy in relationships or just feel like yourself. Often when one person in a family is struggling the entire family is impacted. I work with individuals and families struggling with connection, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, relationship and family concerns. I specialize in working with families, parents and individual adults to build strong relationships and help families tackle the tasks and goals asked of them every day.
Jessica Bloom
Counselor, MA, LCPC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northbrook, IL 60062
With play therapy interventions, I'll teach your child how to tolerate difficult emotions, how to speak their truth thoughtfully and respectfully, how to handle disappointment, and how to cope with their day to day experiences and feelings.
When children struggles with their feelings, the whole family feels it. Whether they have big emotional displays, are fighting back, acting out, or shutting down, parents can end up struggling, too. You don't know how to make it better for your kiddo and everything you've tried has hit a wall. That's where I come in. I provide therapy for children ages 3-12 in the form of play therapy, which is therapy that's tailored for each child to meet them where they're at developmentally.
With play therapy interventions, I'll teach your child how to tolerate difficult emotions, how to speak their truth thoughtfully and respectfully, how to handle disappointment, and how to cope with their day to day experiences and feelings.
When children struggles with their feelings, the whole family feels it. Whether they have big emotional displays, are fighting back, acting out, or shutting down, parents can end up struggling, too. You don't know how to make it better for your kiddo and everything you've tried has hit a wall. That's where I come in. I provide therapy for children ages 3-12 in the form of play therapy, which is therapy that's tailored for each child to meet them where they're at developmentally.
Amy Fayazrad & Associates, PC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northbrook, IL 60062
I am a firm believer therapy can assist individuals, couples, and families achieve personal success when a safe and consistent environment is provided and when therapeutic interventions and techniques are tailored. I have a variety of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults from diverse populations in settings such as a crisis center, college counseling centers, inpatient psychiatric hospital, community mental health centers, forensic outpatient program, and private practice. With that said, I continue to love assisting others in their journey and feel honored in witnessing growth and transformation occur.
I am a firm believer therapy can assist individuals, couples, and families achieve personal success when a safe and consistent environment is provided and when therapeutic interventions and techniques are tailored. I have a variety of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults from diverse populations in settings such as a crisis center, college counseling centers, inpatient psychiatric hospital, community mental health centers, forensic outpatient program, and private practice. With that said, I continue to love assisting others in their journey and feel honored in witnessing growth and transformation occur.
Center for Gender & Sexuality at Juniper Center
Psychologist, PsyD, CSADC, BCETS
Verified Verified
Northbrook, IL 60062
At The Juniper Center you will find LGBTQ centered care. We are owned and directed by a therapist and a member of our community. Your name, your pronouns, your identity belong to you. Helping you heal belongs with us. You don't want to have to hide any of who you are. Whether your gender does not match your body, your identity does not match your gender, you love someone born the same sex as you or you love someone who is working their way through these issues, we are here to help. Perhaps you are a parent wanting to understand your child, or to help your child find a positive way through confusing issues.
At The Juniper Center you will find LGBTQ centered care. We are owned and directed by a therapist and a member of our community. Your name, your pronouns, your identity belong to you. Helping you heal belongs with us. You don't want to have to hide any of who you are. Whether your gender does not match your body, your identity does not match your gender, you love someone born the same sex as you or you love someone who is working their way through these issues, we are here to help. Perhaps you are a parent wanting to understand your child, or to help your child find a positive way through confusing issues.
Marc Pechter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Northbrook, IL 60062
I am a compassionate therapist with experience in residential treatment, child welfare, community mental health, and private practice settings.
I believe an open and honest therapeutic relationship is the foundation of success in therapy. I work to provide trusting and consistent relationships with clients to explore feelings and develop coping strategies. With 20+ years of experience and training in several modalities of therapy, I provide a safe environment that is designed to help facilitate healing and change. I feel that therapy is a unique partnership that focuses on your personal goals and objectives. My ability to engage individuals in the change process through talk, play, and art therapies contributes to working out long-term solutions.
I am a compassionate therapist with experience in residential treatment, child welfare, community mental health, and private practice settings.
I believe an open and honest therapeutic relationship is the foundation of success in therapy. I work to provide trusting and consistent relationships with clients to explore feelings and develop coping strategies. With 20+ years of experience and training in several modalities of therapy, I provide a safe environment that is designed to help facilitate healing and change. I feel that therapy is a unique partnership that focuses on your personal goals and objectives. My ability to engage individuals in the change process through talk, play, and art therapies contributes to working out long-term solutions.
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Nancy A Friedman MA, LCPC
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northbrook, IL 60062
Waitlist for new clients
I offer you the opportunity to focus on your psychological health and well-being in a professional, confidential setting.
Providing unique therapeutic approaches to living a more fulfilling life, I bring a warm, relational style to my work with adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families who are facing interpersonal, behavioral and emotional challenges. Specializing in emotional and relational wellness, I work with a broad range of issues, including anxiety, depression, interpersonal communication, anger management, women's issues, sexuality, and family dynamics.
In addition to traditional counseling, we may use techniques such as mindfulness meditation, narrative therapy, and creative/play therapy.
I offer you the opportunity to focus on your psychological health and well-being in a professional, confidential setting.
Providing unique therapeutic approaches to living a more fulfilling life, I bring a warm, relational style to my work with adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families who are facing interpersonal, behavioral and emotional challenges. Specializing in emotional and relational wellness, I work with a broad range of issues, including anxiety, depression, interpersonal communication, anger management, women's issues, sexuality, and family dynamics.
In addition to traditional counseling, we may use techniques such as mindfulness meditation, narrative therapy, and creative/play therapy.
Sonya Morgan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Northbrook, IL 60062
Hello and welcome! I'm Sonya and I'm so glad you're here. I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and I work with children, adolescents, and adults. Prior to launching Morgan Counseling Group PLLC in 2020, I had worked as a social worker in several Chicagoland schools. I have extensive experience with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), 504 Education Plans, special education services, and navigating the school environment. My treatment background includes anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, social skills, relationships, behavioral concerns, transitions, self-esteem, grief/loss, and identity awareness.
Hello and welcome! I'm Sonya and I'm so glad you're here. I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and I work with children, adolescents, and adults. Prior to launching Morgan Counseling Group PLLC in 2020, I had worked as a social worker in several Chicagoland schools. I have extensive experience with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), 504 Education Plans, special education services, and navigating the school environment. My treatment background includes anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, social skills, relationships, behavioral concerns, transitions, self-esteem, grief/loss, and identity awareness.
Emily Wilensky
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Northbrook, IL 60062
I offer therapy to children, adolescents, and families. While I have experience with a variety of presenting concerns, I have a special interest in helping children and adolescents cope with anxiety, specific phobias, selective mutism, OCD, and family conflict. I am also dedicated to coaching parents on the best ways to support their children through anything life throws their way. Whatever the reason for coming to therapy, we will work together to identify the barriers that are maintaining your struggles and draw from your strengths to identify tools to help you through it!
I offer therapy to children, adolescents, and families. While I have experience with a variety of presenting concerns, I have a special interest in helping children and adolescents cope with anxiety, specific phobias, selective mutism, OCD, and family conflict. I am also dedicated to coaching parents on the best ways to support their children through anything life throws their way. Whatever the reason for coming to therapy, we will work together to identify the barriers that are maintaining your struggles and draw from your strengths to identify tools to help you through it!
Center for Emotional Wellness of the Northwest
Counselor, CADC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Northbrook, IL 60062
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.
Lauren Raphael
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northbrook, IL 60062
I am an experienced school social worker and am an advocate for children and their families, whether they are in general or special education.
I have been a licensed clinical social worker for over twenty years. I enjoy helping others reach their potential, and I see therapy as a journey. Whether it be short-term or long-term, my ability to build rapport and trust enables my clients to work on their issues openly in a collaborative manner. It is important to know that you are the author of your story and it is equally important to define your goals. My approach is to encourage self-discovery and to help provide other perspectives and coping strategies to enhance your life. It's about skill-building and managing new situations using new coping mechanisms, not old ones.
I am an experienced school social worker and am an advocate for children and their families, whether they are in general or special education.
I have been a licensed clinical social worker for over twenty years. I enjoy helping others reach their potential, and I see therapy as a journey. Whether it be short-term or long-term, my ability to build rapport and trust enables my clients to work on their issues openly in a collaborative manner. It is important to know that you are the author of your story and it is equally important to define your goals. My approach is to encourage self-discovery and to help provide other perspectives and coping strategies to enhance your life. It's about skill-building and managing new situations using new coping mechanisms, not old ones.
Dr. Abigail Kopelman
Psychologist, PhD, PEL
Verified Verified
Northbrook, IL 60062
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Licensed School Psychologist, and fluent in Spanish. I'm a mother and a professional who works with children all day. I have just under 10 years of counseling and evaluation experiences in schools and clinic settings. I also work as a school psychologist and have extensive experience with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and 504 plans, as well as with psychoeducational evaluations, crisis intervention, stress, counseling students, & parent coaching. I am fluent in Spanish. I have comprehensive experiences in working with children, teenagers, adults, and families from diverse cultures.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Licensed School Psychologist, and fluent in Spanish. I'm a mother and a professional who works with children all day. I have just under 10 years of counseling and evaluation experiences in schools and clinic settings. I also work as a school psychologist and have extensive experience with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and 504 plans, as well as with psychoeducational evaluations, crisis intervention, stress, counseling students, & parent coaching. I am fluent in Spanish. I have comprehensive experiences in working with children, teenagers, adults, and families from diverse cultures.
Phyllis Dawson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Northbrook, IL 60062
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. My view of therapy is that you are your own best expert. As Carl Rogers said, “As no one else can know how we perceive, we are the best experts on ourselves”. My role is to help empower you to overcome the obstacles that have been impeding you from making the changes necessary to meet your goals and live your best life.
Welcome. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. My view of therapy is that you are your own best expert. As Carl Rogers said, “As no one else can know how we perceive, we are the best experts on ourselves”. My role is to help empower you to overcome the obstacles that have been impeding you from making the changes necessary to meet your goals and live your best life.
Center for Psychology & Wellness
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
Northbrook, IL 60062
We are a North Shore group of psychologists and counselors that are committed to providing quality therapeutic services for clients through the lifespan. We are licensed specialists who work with infants, toddlers, children, teens, adults, couples,and families. Services are provided in English and Polish. Each client will be listened to in a newly renovated office that promotes comfort and privacy. Individualized treatment is developed for each client to increase positive outcomes and success. We use evidence-based treatments that have been researched and found to reduce barriers that interfere with positive and healthy functioning.
We are a North Shore group of psychologists and counselors that are committed to providing quality therapeutic services for clients through the lifespan. We are licensed specialists who work with infants, toddlers, children, teens, adults, couples,and families. Services are provided in English and Polish. Each client will be listened to in a newly renovated office that promotes comfort and privacy. Individualized treatment is developed for each client to increase positive outcomes and success. We use evidence-based treatments that have been researched and found to reduce barriers that interfere with positive and healthy functioning.
North Shore Family Services, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Northbrook, IL 60062
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.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Northbrook, IL 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, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Northbrook 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, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Northbrook 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.