Teen Therapists in Chicago, IL

Life can be challenging even under the best of circumstances... You may be feeling stuck, worried, anxious or depressed in ways that affect your social, school or professional relationships, color social interactions, or deter you from reaching goals or being the person you want to be. These difficulties may derive from ways of coping that were essential in dealing with important figures or circumstances earlier in your life. Therapy can be a powerful way of using another relationship to identify these coping strategies and their reasons for being, developing a more effective way of being yourself and relating to others.

I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental, and affirming space for all children and adolescents. I come to every session with a warm and empathetic energy, always inviting them to come as they are. I do this through empathetic listening, validation, and support. I tailor the therapeutic work based on the strengths and needs of the child/ adolescent I am supporting, and I bring a client-centered and strengths-based approach to each therapeutic relationship. I have experience in working with children/adolescents who struggle with anxiety and depression and need support in coping with daily stressors and transitions.

The first step towards change can be a lonely and overwhelming path. As a bilingual therapist with a cultural background of being second generation, I strive to provide people of all backgrounds and experiences a safe environment needed for change. When given the right tools, I truly believe people are capable of achieving their utmost potential. I have experience working in community behavioral health which has given me extensive experience working with people of all ages and various presenting needs.

Our vision: 1. provide therapy and life coaching to population that feels that their concerns are not major enough to go an office base setting 2. Avoiding the stigma of others knowing that you are seeking mental health assistance 3. Provide services at a reasonable cost Benefits instead of Future 1. The service is available to anyone that has access to a computer or smart phone 2. There is no specific time to talk to your therapist or coach 3. Receive assistance from anywhere that is comfortable for you 4. A good source of positive interactions for teens and college students

I am dedicated to helping individuals achieve insight, growth, and healing through fostering an open, non-judgmental, and compassionate environment. My approach can be described as integrative, collaborative, strengths-based, and authentic. I prioritize creating a strong therapeutic relationship with clients and work alongside the client in their journey of wellness and healing. I really enjoy working with adolescents and adults. I am committed to empowering clients to achieve wellness and healthier lives.

My name is Dymond Hollins and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. My passions include working with adults that are struggling with reaching their life’s goals; specifically related to their vocation, relationships, addictions, life skills, self-esteem and general mental health. I also have experience with children, adolescents and teenagers as well. Whether its loss of a job, family, acquiring a disability, work/life balance or relationship issues, it can feel overwhelming knowing there’s never an easy fix. Developing the confidence to tackle these issues takes time and commitment to oneself.

The therapists in our practice joined together because of our shared belief that our clients, who have reached out for help in managing and overcoming the challenges their lives, each have a unique set of strengths that often need to be better understood and developed. In our own styles, we each use the therapeutic relationship to understand what is interfering with an individual's sense of fulfillment in life. We approach therapy from the perspective that, at our core, our clients are health seeking but may be repeating old patterns that are not serving them well.

I value the importance of creating safe, supportive, and compassionate environment in which clients can empower, explore, and understand themselves. I work alongside my clients to reinvigorate, revitalize, and create a treatment plan that works for you. I am passionate about working alongside minority communities to educate and make therapy accessible for all individuals.

Have experienced difficulty with with day to day stressors in your life? Therapy can help with individuals build skills to help with coping when stressors become overwhelming. I bring a consistent mind-body approach to all counseling, incorporating techniques of mindfulness and meditation, I also leverage psychodynamic, CBT and DBT approaches. Additionally, I enjoy working closely with individuals of all cultural background and orientations and I have a range of experiences and training in working with children with behavioral issues and have experience in supporting families in navigating the school system.

Dr. Colette Blakely, LCPC, is the Director of BLAKELY Counseling Services. She has been active in the counseling field for the past 22+ years. Dr. Blakely works with adults, teens, and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, lifestyle concerns, grief, and other mental health concerns. She is certified as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois. She has her terminal degree from Regent University in Counseling and Psychology; she also holds a master's degree in School Counseling from Concordia University and is certified as a School Counselor. Her professional affiliations include the National Certified Counseling, the American Counseling Association, and the American School Counselor Association.

I have a background in a variety of community settings, primarily specializing in work related to traumatic stress, family systems, and community mental health. I have individual and group therapy experience working with adult, adolescent , and child survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and other forms of interpersonal violence. I am passionate about providing affirming services to the LGBTQIA+ community. Specialties: trauma and attachment, victim advocacy, anger management, relationship issues, transitions, parent-child work, nonprofit work, clinical supervision

With life changing at such a rapid pace, you may feel it's difficult to cope with daily routines, or things aren't the way they used to be. We have all been though a huge upheaval the past few years. Maybe your child/tween/ teen /20 yr old has become surprisingly disagreeable, and is asserting an unusually strong sense of independence, spending less time with family, pushing you away, shutting down, refusing to go to school/grades dropping, spending long hours on social media, or are in their room with the door shut. You may notice changes in appearance, style or name. Whether sudden or gradual, you may not know how to help or cope.

Therapy transformed my life when I was referred to a counselor years ago as a teen . Since then, I have wanted to provide this type of support and to serve as a guide for others through difficult times in life. I aspire to help my clients tap into their own inner strengths, so they can ultimately live more freely, fully and authentically. I take a client-centered approach, and help my clients identify their own goals for themselves.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with experience working with adults, athletes, teen athletes, and groups. I have worked in the mental health and social service field for over 10 years; and with individual athletes and teams for 5. I received my Masters in Clinical Psychology from Governors State University; and I am currently working towards obtaining my CMPC through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. I have worked in a variety of mental health settings including community mental health, substance abuse treatment, college and university, and private practice.

Feeling down, confused, anxious or angry? Frustated with personal, family or professional relationships? Overwhelmed by life's everyday challenges? Simply need someone to listen? Taylor Counseling Care offers the understanding and guidance you need to achieve greater satisfaction in your life and relationships. While it is not easy to reach out for support regarding personal matters, remember that almost everyone will encounter internal or external experiences that require therapeutic intervention. The counseling relationship provides an outlet to explore and modify aspects of life that cause distress and empowers clients to identify and resolve future challenges.

I am a queer-identified psychotherapist and have experience helping individuals with a wide variety of presenting issues, including depression, anxiety, and grief/loss. In addition, I specialize in working with eating and/or body image issues, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and adolescent & young adult life transitions & identity development.