Child Therapists in Chicago, IL

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience working with children , adolescents, adults and families. My goal is to create an atmosphere that is open and nurturing to everyone. I believe that by looking honestly at where we are, everyone has the potential for positive change, regardless of where we find ourselves. I use an eclectic approach in therapy and personalize interaction with each client.

Wherever you are, whatever you were doing before this or will do after, I am glad you are here. Your visit to the space you have created by reading this indicates you are exploring meaningful change. I provide a warm, supportive, and respectful therapy environment to ensure that we can focus on your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Through our exploration, we will center around your experiences, strengths and aspirations to build insight and learn skills to help achieve your goals. My practice focuses on individuals and families.

Every person deserves the space to be heard and process what is important to them. Therapy should be a safe space to work on the goals important to each individual. This is what I strive to provide each of my clients. I have found my ability to create that space through my warm, understanding, and empathetic manner has been beneficial to clients. I enjoy working with children , adolescents, families, and young adults. I enjoy being a part of their journey towards change.

Child Therapy Chicago is a counseling & psychotherapy specialist practice in the Chicagoland area working exclusively with kids from toddlers through teens and parents. We use play and talk therapy to help kids manage big emotions and behaviors like anxiety, sadness, fears, tantrums, aggression, school and social issues and feelings related to divorce. Offices in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood (1300 W Belmont Ave), Western Suburbs downtown Naperville (29 S Webster St) and North Shore downtown Northbrook (1340 Shermer Rd).

As a therapist, it is very important to me that throughout the therapy process my clients feel heard, safe, and understood. I know that therapy can be a difficult process, but it can also be a powerful process of self-exploration, discovery, and acceptance that can lead to interacting with others in new and healing ways. I believe that all people have the fundamental capacity for change and I work collaboratively with my clients to help tailor therapy to their individual, couple, and familial needs and goals.

Hi! My name is Sarah and I specialize in Children and Families. I have over 7 years of experience working with children and families from being an Early Educational Teacher, Early Intervention to Foster Care. I work with client’s school age into adulthood with all types of life transitions. My primary interest include anxiety, depression, school struggles, behavioral disorders, family struggles and life transitions.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents. I am particularly interested in helping families and schools work together to support students with unique learning needs as a result of emotional, cognitive, and behavioral difficulties. I utilize a cognitive-behavioral and problem-solving approach, as well as, narrative principals to assist clients with addressing the various challenges they are facing. I believe that therapy should be a safe and reclaiming space where strengths are built upon and challenges are addressed side-by-side.

Pediatric Psychologist: I conduct neuropsychological evaluations at my office in Lakeview. Through psychological assessments, I am able to help you figure out what is most likely underlying your child 's struggles. We can then collaborate and focus on appropriate solutions to be used by you, teachers and family members. I also provide parent coaching so parents feel more empowered with tools to help them better manage their children and chaotic lives. This work is usually done in the home; so parents get hands-on exposure and practice.

Welcome! I believe that therapy can be a very empowering experience for all ages and genders. I facilitate this for my clients by priding myself as a therapist on being empathetic, inviting and engaging. I provide therapy for Children , Adolescents and Families as well as Adults. I believe that therapy is a safe space which allows one to resolve problems and create personal growth. I am dedicated to my client's well being as well as their own self determination within the therapeutic process and therapeutic relationship. I work psychodynamically and cognitively while also utilizing strength based and family dynamic systems work.

I enjoy working with children , adolescents, adults, and families who may be experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, grief and loss, feelings of isolation and disconnection, coping with life changes, and more. I bring play, creativity, mindfulness, and breath work into therapy to help foster a sense of empowerment, presence, and freedom in others.

"You suppose you are the trouble, but you are really the cure. You suppose that you are the lock on the door, but you are the key that opens it." These words of Rumi beautifully describe my therapeutic approach. Whether you are challenged by depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship problems, life transitions or issues related to trauma my approach lies in tapping the inherent wisdom and deep intuition that is within you. Even if you doubt that it exists; together we can uncover this wisdom to help you face challenges and create a fuller, more authentic, and meaningful life.

I offer a warm and safe space where clients can feel supported as they navigate and heal from life’s challenges. As a person centered, strengths-based, and culturally responsive therapist, I emphasize that you, the client, are the expert of your own life and have valuable strengths that will facilitate your journey to self-growth. I value collaboration in the therapeutic process and will often invite feedback to ensure we are working towards your goals. Throughout my clinical practice, I have worked with clients of all ages, including children , adolescents, and emerging adults in nonprofit, inpatient, and outpatient settings.

I believe that using evidenced-based assessments and treatment approaches can support families through their treatment journey. My goal is to tailor each evaluation to the individual needs of each child and family in order to ensure that their needs are met and that I am able to answer all questions and concerns. In founding Oakley Psychological Associates, my goal was to make these services accessible to the community.

At some point in life we all need a little help finding our way back to our sense of self and security. Life events, a global pandemic, mental illness, substance abuse, and trauma can take us all off course. Therapy can be what helps to guide us back to our path. I believe healing occurs in the context of human relationships, so I take a relational approach to therapy. Understanding and finding satisfying relationships are vital to our mental health and life quality. Children , adolescents and adults all want to be heard and understood, and therapy can aid in finding emotional connection.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist who has worked with children , adolescents, and families for over 10 years. I have extensive experience working with a variety of emotional and behavioral concerns (i.e., adjustment issues, anxiety, depression, mood problems, oppositional behaviors, identity development, parent- child conflicts, attention problems and behavior management). I also work with young adults, focusing on stress management, life transitions, and struggles with identity that occur in early adulthood. Although I use a variety of therapeutic techniques, my primary goal is to establish a positive therapeutic relationship with clients that allows clients to feel safe and supported in our work together.

There are many reasons a child might benefit from therapy–maybe they’re experiencing intense, big feelings and having a difficult time processing them; maybe they’re fighting at school or with their siblings; or maybe they’re having a hard time making friends. Whatever the reason is, as your child ’s therapist I am committed to hearing their story and collaboratively working with them to become confident and secure explorers of the world. Through building a strong therapeutic alliance with my clients, they are able to feel safe and empowered to have agency within therapy and in their lives.

I am passionate about providing counseling for children , adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I enjoy working with diverse cultural backgrounds, all sexual orientations and gender, and advocating for clients. I use an integrative treatment pulling from Humanistic, Systems, Trauma-Informed, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while incorporating expressive therapy techniques. I believe you are your own expert; therefore, I work in a collaborative, encouraging, and compassionate effort to create custom goals for healthier relationships and lifestyles.

Christina is a passionate advocate for children , teens, and adolescents in need. By using techniques like Play Therapy, CBT, and DBT, Christina helps clients develop a diverse tool kit to achieve their goals. Christina creates unique treatment plans for each client, providing therapy specific to their personal concerns such as anxiety, depression, school struggles, behavioral concerns, or family conflicts. Clients working with Christina find her to be warm, easy to connect with and flexible. Christina also takes a compassionate and non-judgmental approach to psychotherapy, allowing clients to feel safe to explore and grow.

My expertise lies in helping to develop skills in adults, families, and children who struggle with transitions, attention, emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem. I specifically look forward to working with children and adolescents who are labeled by others as “difficult” or have experienced other negative consequences for their struggles. I view each person as an individual with unique needs, strengths, and characteristics. I have been told that my ability to see the child , or any client, as a whole, and not only the presenting difficulties, allows clients to feel at ease, accepted, and connected.