Children (6 to 10) Therapists in 60655
I work with individuals ages 6-60 that are seeking treatment for Anxiety, Depression, Life Changes/Adjustments, Self-Esteem/Self-Worth, Trauma/PTSD, and Women’s Issues. I take a collaborative approach in working with my clients toward their goals for treatment in order to lay the groundwork for coping skills to be utilized outside of session. I believe there is a deeply rooted connection between a person’s past experience in childhood and their current issues and mindset. I intend to meet my clients where they are at, while also being aware that their past played an important role in how they became the person they are today.
I work with individuals ages 6-60 that are seeking treatment for Anxiety, Depression, Life Changes/Adjustments, Self-Esteem/Self-Worth, Trauma/PTSD, and Women’s Issues. I take a collaborative approach in working with my clients toward their goals for treatment in order to lay the groundwork for coping skills to be utilized outside of session. I believe there is a deeply rooted connection between a person’s past experience in childhood and their current issues and mindset. I intend to meet my clients where they are at, while also being aware that their past played an important role in how they became the person they are today.
Lakeisha Nowicki
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MEd, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60655 (Online Only)
Lakeisha Nowicki, LCPC is the ideal psychotherapist for those seeking to repair their relationships. Whether it is the relationship you have with yourself or with others, Lakeisha assists in recognizing maladaptive coping patterns while focusing on the freedom to choose better for yourself each and every day. Lakeisha’s strengths are healing through self-reflection, connectedness, laughter, and motivating others to step into their purpose.
Lakeisha Nowicki, LCPC is the ideal psychotherapist for those seeking to repair their relationships. Whether it is the relationship you have with yourself or with others, Lakeisha assists in recognizing maladaptive coping patterns while focusing on the freedom to choose better for yourself each and every day. Lakeisha’s strengths are healing through self-reflection, connectedness, laughter, and motivating others to step into their purpose.
Life is full of unexpected challenges, therapy can be beneficial in providing support for those challenges, as well as improving the quality of your life and relationships. My therapeutic approach is collaborative and supportive. I will work to help you create a life that you look forward to living. I strive to assist you in learning effective tools to achieve your goals, as well as find meaningful change, self-understanding, and acceptance. I will work with you to help promote self-awareness, identify patterns, and initiate the process of change. Everyone can use a little extra support now and then. I am here to help.
Life is full of unexpected challenges, therapy can be beneficial in providing support for those challenges, as well as improving the quality of your life and relationships. My therapeutic approach is collaborative and supportive. I will work to help you create a life that you look forward to living. I strive to assist you in learning effective tools to achieve your goals, as well as find meaningful change, self-understanding, and acceptance. I will work with you to help promote self-awareness, identify patterns, and initiate the process of change. Everyone can use a little extra support now and then. I am here to help.
Alejandra Gutierrez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60655 (Online Only)
Welcome! Bienvenidos! My therapeutic approach is grounded in the belief that holistic care is crucial to supporting and healing ourselves, our families, and our communities. As a bilingual, bicultural therapist, I actively integrate clients’ cultural identities and strengths into therapy. Through my background and experience as a school social worker and working with young people, I have developed a passion for working with young people including adolescents and adults. Developing a solid therapeutic alliance is my number one goal.
Welcome! Bienvenidos! My therapeutic approach is grounded in the belief that holistic care is crucial to supporting and healing ourselves, our families, and our communities. As a bilingual, bicultural therapist, I actively integrate clients’ cultural identities and strengths into therapy. Through my background and experience as a school social worker and working with young people, I have developed a passion for working with young people including adolescents and adults. Developing a solid therapeutic alliance is my number one goal.
Katie Wells
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60655
My goal is to create a safe space that allows each individual to feel supported and heard in their experience. I believe in the importance of meeting each client where they are, increasing self-awareness, identifying strengths, and working alongside each client towards their treatment goals. I use an empathetic and positive, client-centered approach. My areas of interest include perinatal/postpartum mental health, perinatal loss, birth trauma, motherhood, women's issues, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief & loss, and life transitions. I am also Level 1 Gottman trained, and enjoy working with couples.
My goal is to create a safe space that allows each individual to feel supported and heard in their experience. I believe in the importance of meeting each client where they are, increasing self-awareness, identifying strengths, and working alongside each client towards their treatment goals. I use an empathetic and positive, client-centered approach. My areas of interest include perinatal/postpartum mental health, perinatal loss, birth trauma, motherhood, women's issues, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief & loss, and life transitions. I am also Level 1 Gottman trained, and enjoy working with couples.
Eleanór Sweeney
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60655
“Everybody needs somebody…” Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (IL) and a National Certified Counselor (2023). I have just moved to Chicago and am excited to build my caseload at Begin Within Therapy Inc. I earned my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Holy Cross New Orleans, LA, while simultaneously studying nondirective play therapy at Loyola University New Orleans, LA. I have a background in telehealth, individuals in-person, and group counseling. While serving the city of New Orleans, my clients were primarily middle-schoolers, first responders, and dual-diagnosis chemical dependents.
“Everybody needs somebody…” Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (IL) and a National Certified Counselor (2023). I have just moved to Chicago and am excited to build my caseload at Begin Within Therapy Inc. I earned my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Holy Cross New Orleans, LA, while simultaneously studying nondirective play therapy at Loyola University New Orleans, LA. I have a background in telehealth, individuals in-person, and group counseling. While serving the city of New Orleans, my clients were primarily middle-schoolers, first responders, and dual-diagnosis chemical dependents.
Hi. I provide services to children, adolescents, families, and adults seeking treatment for a range of mental health concerns including depression and anxiety, Panic Disorder, Conduct Disorder, ADHD, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). I specializes in treating children and adolescents who have experienced abuse and trauma, who have challenges making sense of their traumatic experiences by “acting out” and/or who have difficulties forming and maintaining healthy pro-social skills and relationships.
Hi. I provide services to children, adolescents, families, and adults seeking treatment for a range of mental health concerns including depression and anxiety, Panic Disorder, Conduct Disorder, ADHD, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). I specializes in treating children and adolescents who have experienced abuse and trauma, who have challenges making sense of their traumatic experiences by “acting out” and/or who have difficulties forming and maintaining healthy pro-social skills and relationships.
I lead therapy with a strength-based approach. I believe all clients have the ability to reach their full potential as they grow to learn about themselves. I earned my masters degree in Social Work from the Jane Addams College of Social Work. I spent 5 years working as a school social worker. I strive to be an advocate for children during the special education process and educating parents on their rights.
I lead therapy with a strength-based approach. I believe all clients have the ability to reach their full potential as they grow to learn about themselves. I earned my masters degree in Social Work from the Jane Addams College of Social Work. I spent 5 years working as a school social worker. I strive to be an advocate for children during the special education process and educating parents on their rights.
Sthefany Alviar
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD, MS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60655 (Online Only)
I believe one of the most courageous acts a person can take is to seek therapy and professional support. As your therapist, my goal is to work collaboratively with you to create a space where you feel safe to learn more about yourself and better understand your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Seeking to heal and be whole is a brave undertaking, and I hope to journey alongside you as we work towards your therapeutic goals.
I believe one of the most courageous acts a person can take is to seek therapy and professional support. As your therapist, my goal is to work collaboratively with you to create a space where you feel safe to learn more about yourself and better understand your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Seeking to heal and be whole is a brave undertaking, and I hope to journey alongside you as we work towards your therapeutic goals.
I am an LCPC and own my own practice, Hope and Prosper. I see many children from divorce, children who need to develop self-esteem, better coping strategies, improve peer relations and work on anger management. I have experience working with special needs children and behavioral disorders. I also see families and focus on creating bonds and opening the lines of communication. I see individuals wanting to lessen their anxiety and depression. I am a mother of five children and deeply believe in creating a safe environment for children and individuals to share their feelings and feel validated.
I am an LCPC and own my own practice, Hope and Prosper. I see many children from divorce, children who need to develop self-esteem, better coping strategies, improve peer relations and work on anger management. I have experience working with special needs children and behavioral disorders. I also see families and focus on creating bonds and opening the lines of communication. I see individuals wanting to lessen their anxiety and depression. I am a mother of five children and deeply believe in creating a safe environment for children and individuals to share their feelings and feel validated.
Meghan Cummings
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60655
Throughout our life we experience many milestones that are paired with overwhelming feelings, such as fear and anxiety. I enjoy working with clients to identify these stressors and begin to problem solve different ways to respond and gain control, while increasing your self-awareness and self-confidence. My goal is for you to feel comfortable and safe while in therapy.
Throughout our life we experience many milestones that are paired with overwhelming feelings, such as fear and anxiety. I enjoy working with clients to identify these stressors and begin to problem solve different ways to respond and gain control, while increasing your self-awareness and self-confidence. My goal is for you to feel comfortable and safe while in therapy.
Melissa Littlefield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60655
Have you been struggling with managing the changes life has dealt to you? I have worked with individuals from six months to ninety-eight years old, couples, and groups of individuals to support them in their life changes and help them address their needs through therapeutic interventions. My approach to therapy relies on the ability to create safety and developing a strong therapeutic alliance with you. I view this alliance as the vehicle for change that you are looking for. I want to work to meet you where you are at, so that you feel understood and heard in your experience.
Have you been struggling with managing the changes life has dealt to you? I have worked with individuals from six months to ninety-eight years old, couples, and groups of individuals to support them in their life changes and help them address their needs through therapeutic interventions. My approach to therapy relies on the ability to create safety and developing a strong therapeutic alliance with you. I view this alliance as the vehicle for change that you are looking for. I want to work to meet you where you are at, so that you feel understood and heard in your experience.
I help children, teens, and adults who experience difficulty regulating big emotions and navigating life transitions to find connection and their voice by providing an empathic and warm relationship and the courage to set boundaries. I hold a doctorate in clinical psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. I believe that empathic and accepting relationships are the key toward helping individuals move towards positive growth. My goal in working with children is to empower the child while collaborating with adults in their life to better understand how the child is functioning.
I help children, teens, and adults who experience difficulty regulating big emotions and navigating life transitions to find connection and their voice by providing an empathic and warm relationship and the courage to set boundaries. I hold a doctorate in clinical psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. I believe that empathic and accepting relationships are the key toward helping individuals move towards positive growth. My goal in working with children is to empower the child while collaborating with adults in their life to better understand how the child is functioning.
My clinical work is informed through an integrative, client-centered approach. I prioritize building a strong therapeutic relationship that prioritizes safety, warmth, and acceptance in session. I am dedicated to working with individuals, families, and groups in a holistic manner, while focusing on clients’ strengths to cope with life-stressors and bravely execute change. My areas of interest and specialty include anxiety, depression, eating disorders, relational conflict, trauma, self-esteem, and life transitions.
My clinical work is informed through an integrative, client-centered approach. I prioritize building a strong therapeutic relationship that prioritizes safety, warmth, and acceptance in session. I am dedicated to working with individuals, families, and groups in a holistic manner, while focusing on clients’ strengths to cope with life-stressors and bravely execute change. My areas of interest and specialty include anxiety, depression, eating disorders, relational conflict, trauma, self-esteem, and life transitions.
I have been able to work closely with children, adolescents, and adults to treat a wide variety of concerns ranging from mood and developmental disorders, chronic pain, substance abuse, trauma, hoarding, family stress, academic distress, and academic avoidance. I am dedicated to providing a safe environment for clients in the LGBTQIA+ community, those who hold multiple identities, and those who have a diverse cultural background. I strive to support others to examine how these identities may impact the way they interact with the world around them.
I have been able to work closely with children, adolescents, and adults to treat a wide variety of concerns ranging from mood and developmental disorders, chronic pain, substance abuse, trauma, hoarding, family stress, academic distress, and academic avoidance. I am dedicated to providing a safe environment for clients in the LGBTQIA+ community, those who hold multiple identities, and those who have a diverse cultural background. I strive to support others to examine how these identities may impact the way they interact with the world around them.
You, and all human beings, have an innate ability to move toward reaching your own unique full potential (self-actualization). But how can you go about doing so when your thoughts, feelings and/or actions are holding you back?
Counseling is a process whereby the counselor assists the client in learning to utilize his/her strengths in order to overcome challenges. My relationship with my clients is one of non-judgment. Optimism and hope are the characteristics that best describe my counseling style.
I look forward to meeting you!
You, and all human beings, have an innate ability to move toward reaching your own unique full potential (self-actualization). But how can you go about doing so when your thoughts, feelings and/or actions are holding you back?
Counseling is a process whereby the counselor assists the client in learning to utilize his/her strengths in order to overcome challenges. My relationship with my clients is one of non-judgment. Optimism and hope are the characteristics that best describe my counseling style.
I look forward to meeting you!
The way you feel today, no matter how bad, is just this day in time. Yet, times of crisis and struggle are powerful opportunities for change. We are here to help you through the difficult phases of your life. We strive to empower you to identify and use your strengths, and to manifest inner and outer changes resulting in greater happiness, self-assurance, and choices in your life. We are committed to support and help you achieve meaningful and lasting positive transformation tailored uniquely to you.
The way you feel today, no matter how bad, is just this day in time. Yet, times of crisis and struggle are powerful opportunities for change. We are here to help you through the difficult phases of your life. We strive to empower you to identify and use your strengths, and to manifest inner and outer changes resulting in greater happiness, self-assurance, and choices in your life. We are committed to support and help you achieve meaningful and lasting positive transformation tailored uniquely to you.
I earned my master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Adler University in 2023, after seven years of community organizing on behalf of and alongside people with disabilities. This experience and my own lived experience as a disabled woman greatly influence my client-centered approach to therapy. We all can thrive as long as our needs are appropriately addressed. It simply requires us to recognize our own gifts, and the gifts of those around us.
I earned my master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Adler University in 2023, after seven years of community organizing on behalf of and alongside people with disabilities. This experience and my own lived experience as a disabled woman greatly influence my client-centered approach to therapy. We all can thrive as long as our needs are appropriately addressed. It simply requires us to recognize our own gifts, and the gifts of those around us.
Despina 'dessie' Stathopoulos
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60655
I have had the privilege of working with children, adolescents, and adults of all backgrounds coping with a wide range of concerns ranging from depression and anxiety, to trauma and PTSD. I believe that one of the most powerful approaches to overcoming life’s tricky obstacles is resilience, and that working with my clients from a genuine and supportive place of connection is the key to overcoming even the most difficult of times.
I have had the privilege of working with children, adolescents, and adults of all backgrounds coping with a wide range of concerns ranging from depression and anxiety, to trauma and PTSD. I believe that one of the most powerful approaches to overcoming life’s tricky obstacles is resilience, and that working with my clients from a genuine and supportive place of connection is the key to overcoming even the most difficult of times.
Anne Elyse Morrill-Ploum
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60655
Hi, I am a child, adolescent and young adult therapist. I see clients from 3-25 years. I have a strong passion for working with adoptive families and all the challenges that this brings, and I also treat anxiety, depression, mood disorders, kids and teens with huge behaviors, ADHD and executive skills deficits, learning disabilities, attachment, trauma, domestic abuse, sexual, emotional and physical abuse, developmental issues. I also do a lot of parenting work, and I teach Robyn Gobbel's parenting course. I work with a parent in the room for children under 12, as parents become my co-therapist, carrying on the work at home.
Hi, I am a child, adolescent and young adult therapist. I see clients from 3-25 years. I have a strong passion for working with adoptive families and all the challenges that this brings, and I also treat anxiety, depression, mood disorders, kids and teens with huge behaviors, ADHD and executive skills deficits, learning disabilities, attachment, trauma, domestic abuse, sexual, emotional and physical abuse, developmental issues. I also do a lot of parenting work, and I teach Robyn Gobbel's parenting course. I work with a parent in the room for children under 12, as parents become my co-therapist, carrying on the work at home.
