Parenting Therapists in River North, Chicago, IL
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Danielle Zar
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
In addition to working with children and adolescents, I specialize in
parent
education.
As a licensed clinical professional counselor, licensed school counselor and learning behavioral specialist, I help children and adolescents utilize healthier forms of coping and achieve inner joy. My clinical interests and expertise include generalized anxiety, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, oppositional defiant disorder,
parent
-child conflict and behavior regulation.
Lake County Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
With
parent
/child therapy, I work with parents and their child/adolescent to investigate what is causing the distress or disruption in their lives.
Welcome! With much gratitude, I thank you for visiting my profile. My name is Maritza Solis and I am a Bilingual/Bicultural Clinical Social Worker in Illinois. I see and treat children, ages 8 and up, adolescents, and adults. I also provide therapy in both English and Spanish. I enjoy working with parents and their child or adolescent in addressing their
parent
/child relationship problems. I also enjoy working with individuals who are looking to work and address their emotional, physical, and spiritual needs in therapy.
Michele Hernandez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Parenting
is often a rough road.
I am Michele, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30 years experience in the field. I offer short-term or ongoing counseling and enjoy working with older teens and adults who are hoping to improve their relationships and increase self awareness. I specialize in ADHD,
parenting
conflicts, and difficult college transitions.
Rachel Surprenant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My focus on positive
parenting
and identification of shared goals works to strengthen family bonds while reducing disruptive and challenging behaviors to lead to a more optimistic path for both child and
parent
and increasing stability in the home.
I specialize in working with children and teens experiencing emotional dysregulation, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, and interpersonal conflicts. I use an individualized, strengths-based approach to ensure both child and
parent
feel understood and build their social-emotional development. My experience in both intensive and long-term services make me well-equipped to help with any range of behavioral needs, incl. ADHD, anxiety, disruptive behaviors, and other social/emotional needs. My focus is on the building of lagging skills and emotional development to decrease behavioral challenges and increase self esteem.
Ashlee Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My specialties include LGBTQ+, gender identity, sexuality, ADHD, Anxiety, Neurodevelopmental and behavioral emotional disorders, and
parent
management training.
Finding the right therapist can be a daunting and vulnerable task, whether you're new to the process or a seasoned pro. As you're scrolling through endless profiles and bios, you may ask yourself "Do I belong here?". I became a therapist to give people the safe space, supportive relationship and perspective that they may not get in other aspects of their lives. I also hope to challenge the stigma that may have discouraged them from engaging in the therapy process.
Jessica S Ventura-Ewing
Counselor, LCPC, IMH-E, PMH-C, ATR-BC
Verified
Verified
Whether you are pregnant, a partner, a
parent
or a professional working with families, I am here to support you.
Becoming a
parent
is one of the most transformative journeys a person will experience. For some it can be a time for self awareness, reflection and deepening of relationships. For others it may be a time filled with anxiety, fear and distress. After baby arrives the family will be in a time of transition, navigating new roles and how to care for and attune to baby. I am passionate about supporting parents and their babies to navigate the crucial time period.
Colleen Napleton
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My focus is on helping parents find balance, learn self-care, loosen the guilt and learn about their littles. I help those in all types of
parenting
roles with their new or changing identities as they're shifted into a life different than the one they once had. Parenthood brings to the surface a lot of old feelings and wounds that often need to be processed as well as figuring out which patterns are being played out from their own childhood and if there are any they need help not repeating. I have a specialty in babies, toddlers and preschoolers but assist them by working with their parents. I do 1:1 therapy with adults and kids.
Beth Pettinelli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have a passion for creating therapeutic spaces for support and growth. My practice experience includes work with adults, children, adolescents, and families who are presently suffering with trauma, grief, relationship issues, divorce,
parenting
challenges, life transitions, depression, anxiety disorders and a wide array of life circumstances. As a seasoned psychotherapist, I blend compassion, intellectual insights, and current research to address you or your loved ones unique needs and create a space in which empowerment and hope may flourish. I welcome working with diverse clients collaboratively towards their goals.
Antonina (Nina) Lunetta
MA, LCPC, NCC, IMH-E
Verified
Verified
I specialize in couples work (including LGBTQIA+, Poly, Kink Positive, marital, pre-marital, & divorce counseling), family work (including
parenting
, parents & young children, teens/pre-teens, & parents with adult children), & individual work (including clients dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, & unhealthy communication patterns).
Feeling numb, lost, stuck, or that we have lost control of our thoughts or our relationships can be a frustrating and aggravating, to say the least. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I offer a nonjudgmental, welcoming space where I assist my clients in navigating the many challenges we face every day. Now accepting a select number of virtual private pay clients, per request. To read more about Antonina, go to: www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-service/495366
Sthefany Alviar
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD, MS
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I specialize in complex trauma, anxiety, depression, mood symptoms, behavioral challenges, relationship difficulties,
parent
-child relationship, cultural identity, and neurodivergent issues.
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.
Not accepting new clients
Theresa A. Segura-Herrera
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I work most successfully with adult individuals and couples facing challenges with relationships, self-esteem, transitions, depression, anxiety, migration, acculturation/culture shock, microaggressions,
parenting
, trauma, grief/loss.
CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS /NO ACEPTANDO NUEVOS PACIENTES AHORA: Are you feeling like you are stuck in a rut or unsatisfied with the quality of your relationships? Are you trying to improve your relationship or rebuild from a break up? Perhaps you are having trouble adjusting to a much wanted or even unplanned/unexpected life change. I work collaboratively with you to reactivate your strengths, make healthy changes, and find your sense of improvement/satisfaction/adjustment.
Beth Hopson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I believe that my role as a therapist is to encourage the use of the client's strengths as tools to enable progression, as well as to support and enhance the
parent
/child relationship.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have specialized in working with children and families for the past 18 years. Currently, as a psychiatric therapist at a local children's hospital, I provide individual and family therapy to children and adolescents struggling with acute needs, including depression, anxiety and behavioral concerns. I primarily work within the Cognitive Behavioral Model, with a view to helping children and adolescents obtain the skills necessary to become healthy and happy adults.
Loren Mercola
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CADC, Type 73
Verified
Verified
** Manage Stress
** Improve Intimacy/Sexual Dysfunction
** Overcome Addictions
** Address Divorce, Co-
Parenting
&
Blended Family Issues
** Process Grief/Loss
** Manage Work/Career (Job Change,
Challenging Boss/Environment)
** Improve School Issues ((ADHD/BD/ED,
Peer Relations)
** Process Life Transitions (Mid-Life
Re-Evaluation, Retirement, Empty
Nest, Etc.
IS THE LIFE YOU ARE LIVING NOW THE LIFE THAT WANTS TO LIVE IN YOU? If not, I can help! Create the reality you want. Dare to dream. Find your passion. Change directions. Discover your untapped potential. Celebrate relationships. Enrich your spirit. Live your best life by being your BEST self! With a collaborative counseling/coaching style, I offer guidance, support, education and strategies to empower you to achieve your goals and live a healthy, balanced life. Working together will provide you with opportunities to grow and learn to:
Accept Accountability for your
Choices, Actions & Reactions
Carolyn Tatar
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MFT, MBA
Verified
Verified
Do you feel stuck and anxious? Do you want to bring love and trust back into your relationship? Are you facing a difficult transition such as a break-up, parenthood, or a career challenge? I can help! Together we can develop insights, strategies, and tools to navigate the obstacles you face. My clinical specialties include couple conflict and communication issues, transitions within relationships, difficulties with family of origin,
parenting
, depression and anxiety, and personal growth and fulfillment. I am especially interested in helping adult children and their parents navigate conflict.
Peter A. Reiner
Psychologist, PhD, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a warm, flexible, thoughtful and experienced licensed psychologist, licensed marriage and family therapist, and psychoanalyst located just north Chicago's Loop. I establish supportive and comfortable therapeutic relationships with men, women couples. Sessions are customized to the unique needs, goals, and strengths of each client. Typical issues include the following: depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, work difficulties, grief or loss, relationship issues or patterns, substance or alcohol abuse, divorce,
parenting
, stress management, relief from painful emotional symptoms, personality disorders, and renewing hope.
Crystina Wells
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
am licensed in Illinois and Utah with 6 years of professional work experience in community mental health and substance abuse. While working in community mental health has been a wonderful experience, I decided to move forward in my career and have been in private practice for almost a year now. I have experience in helping clients with a variety of concerns from coping with addictions to
parenting
issues.
Shawntrell Moore
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, CADC
Verified
Verified
I provide individual therapy to those experiencing Addiction, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Dual Diagnosis, Self-Esteem, Self Worth, Marital,
Parenting
, Shame, Identity, and Men's Issues.
Make substantial change now! My aim is to help clients find comfort with emotional vulnerability and healing through introspection of thoughts, behaviors, and values which prompts new action. My ideal client is one who is interested in processing emotions, gaining insight, and using internal and external resources available to them. I am a thoughtful, compassionate, collaborative, and patient professional with 10+ years of experience. Let's consult and determine if I am a good fit!
Debbie Levinson, M.S. L.M.F.T.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Debbie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. She has provided counseling services to individuals, couples, adolescents and families since 1992. Debbie provides therapy for Adult Children of Alcoholics/Dysfunctional families, blended families, codependency, communication problems, marriage, depression/anxiety, family counseling, infidelity,
parenting
& stress management. She has attended John Gottman conferences and uses the Gottman method with couples.
Waitlist for new clients
Tara Thomason
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My approach to therapy is reflective, authentic and insight oriented, with an emphasis on creating a trusting and collaborative relationship. With more than 15 years experience working with individuals, couples and families, my practice is informed by clinical expertise in treating symptoms of trauma, depression, and anxiety. I also counsel for issues related to life transitions, complex relationships, intimacy,
parenting
, identity, grief and loss. I greet clients with openness and curiosity, engaging a process that best fits their individual needs.
Eliane G Stefango
Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
EGS Counseling is a multicultural environment where you will feel welcome and appreciated. Having studied the cultural aspects of living abroad throughout my life I understand the difficulties of being in a different country, where our personal values may clash and bounce. Cultural understanding is weaved in our sessions as it is a part of relational conflict within the families. We have extensive expertise in a variety of areas, including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship and marital difficulties, divorce and life transitions, adolescent behavior problems,
parenting
issues, eating disorder, personality disorders, abuse and trauma, and adjustment difficulties.
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.