Children (6 to 10) Therapists in Chicago, IL

As a leader in the neurodiversity movement, I have dedicated my work as a therapist, educator, speaker, supervisor, business owner, and writer to support major shifts in conceptualizing mental health and create lasting change for neurodivergent folks. I specialize in working with clients who are exploring ADHD, AuDHD, autism, race, creativity, artistic identity, queerness, executive functioning, and relationships through individual, couples, and family therapy. I lead with authenticity and a unique focus on language that helps my clients design a life that reflects their unique wants, interests, desires, goals, and identities.

Is your child struggling with mood or behavior issues? Is your young one experiencing school or family stress? Do you feel like you have tried everything, but nothing seems to be working? You are not alone. I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker and together we can work to understand and address your child's behavioral needs. All behavior has meaning and together we can work to understand the meaning behind your child's behavior. We will work as a TEAM to help you enjoy being a parent again.

As a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Person of Color), I am passionate about creating an open and safe space for BIPOC clients. I have a B.A. in Psychology from Purdue University Northwest, and an M.A. in Counseling Psychology with a Health Concentration from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I have been providing counseling services to a variety of individuals, particularly children, adolescents, and their families, in various settings within the community and schools. I have experience with a variety of issues including mood disorders, anxiety, depression, crisis and trauma-related diagnoses, and other life experiences.

I am an art therapist and counselor who works with children, adults, older adults and couples. I have experience working with clients to address depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and loss. I utilize a person-centered and trauma-informed approach, and use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and art therapy practices.

Association for Multicultural Behavioral Health is a multispecialty group practice providing counseling, psychotherapy, consultation, evaluations and assessment services for individuals, families, and organizations. Our goal is to help people of different ethnic and cultural groups to access mental health services in their native language.

In 30+ years of practice, I have seen individuals, couples, and families dealing with a wide variety of concerns. I try to provide my clients with an accepting, supportive environment in which they can openly express themselves. I view therapy as a collaborative endeavor. In line with this, I see myself as actively engaging clients in a process of better understanding themselves and figuring out ways of making the changes they seek. I have extensive experience in psychodynamic psychotherapy, couple counseling, and family systems work, and see clients in short term solution-focused treatment as well as longer term intensive therapy.

Dr. McVey received her Doctorate and Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology-Chicago. Prior to that, she attended the Purdue University, where she obtained her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology. She incorporates various theories into her work, including person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and family systems. In addition to individual therapy, Dr. McVey has experience conducting group therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, and psycho educational consultations. Dr. McVey's overall goal for every client relationship is to help the client improve their overall well being through the therapuetic relationship and self exploration.

As a therapist I help clients who are struggling to find their way in the world at any stage in life. This can be a life transition, trauma, grief, medical condition, anxiety, depression, ADHD, family, or relationship issues. All these factors, and more, affect us in different ways that can lead to feelings of isolation as we struggle to reconnect with ourselves. Each person's journey through healing is different and I utilize different tools and therapeutic approaches based on these unique needs.

Cameron works with clients towards their identified goals using an integrative and holistic approach. She honors all client's identities using a trauma-informed, multicultural and systemic lens and collaborative approach to address clients needs. Cameron's therapeutic approach is backed by 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, parents, adults and families in the Chicago area. She helps individual, couples/relationship and family clients with issues of emotions, thoughts, behavior, relational patterns, conflict, self-concept, executive functioning, communication and other presenting concerns.

Life is unpredictable and can bring stressful and life-altering situations. It makes sense that these situations may be difficult for you to understand, process, and adjust to. I am here to support and assist you with challenges related to the past or present, processing any past painful experiences in a paced way, and creating a coping plan best suited for your needs. Helping you and/or your family return to a place of connection and cohesion is one of my primary goals. I utilize a trauma-informed psychodynamic approach, incorporating CBT, DBT, and mindfulness techniques as needed always meet each client where they are.

Welcome to the Present Moment Journeys practice. We are all on a journey traversing the complexities of modern daily living. Often the routes we choose are met with obstacles from the past and the uncertainties of the future. At Present Moment Journeys, we are here to resolve past sufferings, solve present issues, and evolve your future, opening you to the joy of the present moment. Pemba B Bayo, LCSW, is a hypnoanalyst in Chicago, IL. Pemba has served persons of all ages as a child development center director, elder caregiver, and case manager and now as a licensed clinical social worker.

Hi, I’m Gabriela (she/ her/ ella)! Our work in therapy is about the core essence of what it means to be human, to love, to hurt, to hurt others, and to help. I am rooting for you! I know that what brings you here may feel overwhelming, but this is the first step. I believe therapy should be collaborative and inclusive. I bring a lot of energy and humor as well as compassion and understanding to my sessions.

I understand that entering therapy is not always an easy task. It takes courage to ask for help. As psychologist Viktor Frankl once said, “In some ways suffering ceases to be suffering at the moment it finds a meaning, such as the meaning of a sacrifice.” I work to help you find meaning. It’s important to me to provide you with a safe, nurturing environment. I am trained in EMDR, a modality used to help process traumatic memories and the cognitions associated with them.

My name is Elle Kirby, and I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in the Chicago area. I am passionate about working with adults and adolescents to help reduce stress, gain resilience, and improve quality of life in a holistic manner. I am also a certified yoga teacher and specialize in managing the mind-body connection. We start where you are! Therapy can be an intimidating process to begin; I strive to create an open, warm, and inviting space to help strengthen the therapeutic relationship. With time, we can shift to a solution-based focus on goals.

I believe we have the capability to be resilient when faced with great adversity. We may doubt ourselves at times, but with guidance we can persevere through any situation. My objective is to work collaboratively with clients to discover a clear path, to create healthy goals, and to build a strong foundation that is rooted in practical techniques. My specialty areas include working with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, and alcohol use. I am experienced in working with adolescents, young adults, middle age adults, as well as with veterans.

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Phillip (Phil) Garcia is a Licensed Social Worker with over 10 years of experience working with kids. He has experience working with children in crisis, with trauma-informed practice as well as young people with depression, anxiety and panic, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Adjustment Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder ASD (including Asperger's), Attention deficit/hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD), and a wide range of social-emotional and developmental challenges. Phil aims to deliver evidenced-based interventions that the family can maintain and generalize to all areas of the child’s life. (Video or Lakeview/Lincoln Park)

You may have been considering going to therapy for some time, but don't know who to speak to. Or perhaps you're facing an unexpected stress in your life. Either way, we're here to help and you don't have to face things alone. We have the training and experience to help a wide variety of issues: anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or relationship problems. Our staff offers a wide range of services including individual therapy, couples counseling, EMDR, and mindfulness training. We specialize in helping people feel better.

I am passionate about working with individuals and their relationships, including helping with communication, women’s and men's issues, commitment concerns, family dynamics, and addiction. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming, seeking to create trusting relationships that foster healing and growth. I work to ensure my clients feel equal, heard, and understood by learning about all parts of my client’s environments and experiences that interact with one another that lead them on their path.