Parenting Therapists in Chicago, IL
As a dedicated social worker and psychotherapist with over 10 years of experience, I am here to support you on your journey through life's various seasons. My approach to therapy is rooted in empowerment and collaboration, guided by a strengths-based and trauma-informed perspective.
As a dedicated social worker and psychotherapist with over 10 years of experience, I am here to support you on your journey through life's various seasons. My approach to therapy is rooted in empowerment and collaboration, guided by a strengths-based and trauma-informed perspective.
There are unique stressors for the parents and children with ADHD, dyslexia and autism living in this rigid neurotypical world that I can help you identify and gently navigate.
My aim is to help people transform their hardships into a journey of self-discovery and healing to ultimately reclaim their own deep knowing, purpose, and self love. I integrate relational therapy and somatic, body centered, energetic healing techniques like tapping and breath-work within an anti-oppressive framework to gently guide people back to themselves. I uphold a LGBTQI affirming practice and I respect and embrace neurological and behavioral difference that makes us so uniquely ourselves.
There are unique stressors for the parents and children with ADHD, dyslexia and autism living in this rigid neurotypical world that I can help you identify and gently navigate.
My aim is to help people transform their hardships into a journey of self-discovery and healing to ultimately reclaim their own deep knowing, purpose, and self love. I integrate relational therapy and somatic, body centered, energetic healing techniques like tapping and breath-work within an anti-oppressive framework to gently guide people back to themselves. I uphold a LGBTQI affirming practice and I respect and embrace neurological and behavioral difference that makes us so uniquely ourselves.
I possess considerable experience helping clients address a wide array of issues, such as divorce, separation, grief (including both human and pet loss), special education assistance, new and ongoing medical diagnoses, adoption, complex family dynamics, anxiety, depression, trauma, family relocation, LGBTQ+ experiences, ADHD, and the specific needs of families of color.
I possess considerable experience helping clients address a wide array of issues, such as divorce, separation, grief (including both human and pet loss), special education assistance, new and ongoing medical diagnoses, adoption, complex family dynamics, anxiety, depression, trauma, family relocation, LGBTQ+ experiences, ADHD, and the specific needs of families of color.
Clients find my particular approach to therapy to be a casual directness that is personable and practical but does not shy away from the emotional difficulties often involved in pursuing self-reflection or achieving true movement in their lives. People come to me when they are ready to take a closer examination of themselves and their circumstances; gaining clarity and insight into their emotions, sense of self, values, and a deeper sense of what matters to them and what to do about it.
Clients find my particular approach to therapy to be a casual directness that is personable and practical but does not shy away from the emotional difficulties often involved in pursuing self-reflection or achieving true movement in their lives. People come to me when they are ready to take a closer examination of themselves and their circumstances; gaining clarity and insight into their emotions, sense of self, values, and a deeper sense of what matters to them and what to do about it.
As a counselor, I am dedicated to creating a space where you feel seen, heard, and valued. I understand that reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, and my goal is to make this step as welcoming as possible. My approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and non-judgment, meeting you where you are and honoring your unique experiences. I believe in the power of a collaborative relationship, where we work together to explore challenges, build resilience, and foster growth at a pace that feels comfortable for you. You are the expert on your own life, and I am here to support you on your journey.
As a counselor, I am dedicated to creating a space where you feel seen, heard, and valued. I understand that reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, and my goal is to make this step as welcoming as possible. My approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and non-judgment, meeting you where you are and honoring your unique experiences. I believe in the power of a collaborative relationship, where we work together to explore challenges, build resilience, and foster growth at a pace that feels comfortable for you. You are the expert on your own life, and I am here to support you on your journey.
Parenting in today's intense world can leave anyone feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and unsure of themselves—even when you’re doing your best.
Whether you're dealing with your own stress and anxiety, or you're looking for effective strategies to support the children and teens in your life, I can help. I specialize in supporting adults who are managing the demands of parenting or other care-giving roles. Sessions with me will provide the safety, partnership, and clarity you need to reach your goals.
Parenting in today's intense world can leave anyone feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and unsure of themselves—even when you’re doing your best.
Whether you're dealing with your own stress and anxiety, or you're looking for effective strategies to support the children and teens in your life, I can help. I specialize in supporting adults who are managing the demands of parenting or other care-giving roles. Sessions with me will provide the safety, partnership, and clarity you need to reach your goals.
Healing begins in relationship, whether you're a child expressing big feelings through play, or an adult working through old wounds and new challenges. I offer a warm, attachment-based approach that honors where you are and gently supports growth, connection, and resilience. For children, I use play therapy to help them express what they may not yet have words for. Through developmentally attuned, child centered play, children begin to feel safe, seen, and understood. For adults, I offer a grounded, compassionate space to explore experiences, past and present, and how they may be affecting daily life.
Healing begins in relationship, whether you're a child expressing big feelings through play, or an adult working through old wounds and new challenges. I offer a warm, attachment-based approach that honors where you are and gently supports growth, connection, and resilience. For children, I use play therapy to help them express what they may not yet have words for. Through developmentally attuned, child centered play, children begin to feel safe, seen, and understood. For adults, I offer a grounded, compassionate space to explore experiences, past and present, and how they may be affecting daily life.
We provide intensive, in-home therapeutic services that strengthen families, empower parents, decrease difficult and negative behaviors of children, and improve family relationships.
Danielle believes in working with each member of the family to create lasting change. With each family, she creates a positive, collaborative and strength- focused environment. She is an advocate for your family and is determined to help each family achieve their treatment goals.
We provide intensive, in-home therapeutic services that strengthen families, empower parents, decrease difficult and negative behaviors of children, and improve family relationships.
Danielle believes in working with each member of the family to create lasting change. With each family, she creates a positive, collaborative and strength- focused environment. She is an advocate for your family and is determined to help each family achieve their treatment goals.
Working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families involves a collaborative process involving all of the individuals who help a child develop, including relatives, school staff, pediatricians, and other therapists. It also involves creating a positive, upbeat, and energetic setting to foster growth and development. Utilizing techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), including mindfulness, my treatment paradigm involves evidence-based practices for a wide range of behavioral and emotional issues. I believe therapy should be proactive and not reactive, and that it must focus on strengths and not just weaknesses.
Working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families involves a collaborative process involving all of the individuals who help a child develop, including relatives, school staff, pediatricians, and other therapists. It also involves creating a positive, upbeat, and energetic setting to foster growth and development. Utilizing techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), including mindfulness, my treatment paradigm involves evidence-based practices for a wide range of behavioral and emotional issues. I believe therapy should be proactive and not reactive, and that it must focus on strengths and not just weaknesses.
I specialize in working with individuals and couples facing sexual intimacy challenges, relationship dynamics, grief, and parenting transitions.
We all face unexpected moments in life that shake us. At those times, we may not know what we’re looking for, or where we want to go next. We can become stuck in cycles of overthinking and indecision, and just need some guidance to get us back on track. I help clients identify their values and beliefs, support them in living a life in line with their goals, and guide them in making the decisions that get them there.
I specialize in working with individuals and couples facing sexual intimacy challenges, relationship dynamics, grief, and parenting transitions.
We all face unexpected moments in life that shake us. At those times, we may not know what we’re looking for, or where we want to go next. We can become stuck in cycles of overthinking and indecision, and just need some guidance to get us back on track. I help clients identify their values and beliefs, support them in living a life in line with their goals, and guide them in making the decisions that get them there.
I support new parents navigating early parenthood and adults in their 20s facing life transitions.
I am passionate about helping individuals feel seen, understood, and validated as they navigate through their healing journey. My approach to therapy begins with a holistic lens, uncovering and understanding each client’s unique qualities and identities. This allows me to gain a better understanding of the client and provide them with a unique experience.
I support new parents navigating early parenthood and adults in their 20s facing life transitions.
I am passionate about helping individuals feel seen, understood, and validated as they navigate through their healing journey. My approach to therapy begins with a holistic lens, uncovering and understanding each client’s unique qualities and identities. This allows me to gain a better understanding of the client and provide them with a unique experience.
My specialties include: couples therapy; relationship issues; parenting strategies; working with teenage boys and young men; helping individuals facing potential indictment or prosecution; EMDR; and helping Jewish individuals/families with issues around conflict, closeness, and identity.
I am the co-founder of Psychotherapy Associates of Chicago and am one of the most experienced clinicians on PAC's team, having nearly 25 years of practice in the field.
My specialties include: couples therapy; relationship issues; parenting strategies; working with teenage boys and young men; helping individuals facing potential indictment or prosecution; EMDR; and helping Jewish individuals/families with issues around conflict, closeness, and identity.
I am the co-founder of Psychotherapy Associates of Chicago and am one of the most experienced clinicians on PAC's team, having nearly 25 years of practice in the field.
As a most caring and empathetic person and therapist, I am dedicated in helping children, teens, adolescents, young adults and parents to feel better; connected to themselves and to others in a healthy way.
I am well known in the area of Social Skills Groups for young people of all ages who need the group support. Yes, Social Skills Groups are about Social Thinking and connection with peers. They are about friendship. The groups as of late have worked well virtually on Zoom. !!
As a most caring and empathetic person and therapist, I am dedicated in helping children, teens, adolescents, young adults and parents to feel better; connected to themselves and to others in a healthy way.
I am well known in the area of Social Skills Groups for young people of all ages who need the group support. Yes, Social Skills Groups are about Social Thinking and connection with peers. They are about friendship. The groups as of late have worked well virtually on Zoom. !!
I work with individuals and couples to build balance, awareness, and deeper connection in their everyday lives. Whether someone is navigating a major life transition, untangling long-held patterns, or simply trying to feel more grounded, I offer a space where their full experience is welcome.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and direct. In our work together, I invite clients to slow down and notice what’s happening beneath the surface. So much of modern life asks us to move quickly and react automatically. Let’s find ways to be present and notice our responses.
I work with individuals and couples to build balance, awareness, and deeper connection in their everyday lives. Whether someone is navigating a major life transition, untangling long-held patterns, or simply trying to feel more grounded, I offer a space where their full experience is welcome.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and direct. In our work together, I invite clients to slow down and notice what’s happening beneath the surface. So much of modern life asks us to move quickly and react automatically. Let’s find ways to be present and notice our responses.
I specialize in child/adolescent therapy, play therapy, family therapy, divorce and separation, trauma, child sexual abuse, anxiety, addiction, and parenting support and stress.
I have specialized training and certifications which include Teaching Parenting the Positive Discipline Way, and Diagnostic Assessment for Children 0-5, and Am fully certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
I also specialize in families who are separating, divorcing, and in custody proceedings and work closely with legal teams/GAL.
I specialize in child/adolescent therapy, play therapy, family therapy, divorce and separation, trauma, child sexual abuse, anxiety, addiction, and parenting support and stress.
I have specialized training and certifications which include Teaching Parenting the Positive Discipline Way, and Diagnostic Assessment for Children 0-5, and Am fully certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
I also specialize in families who are separating, divorcing, and in custody proceedings and work closely with legal teams/GAL.
I support individuals and families through life’s transitions, from pregnancy, birth, and postpartum to childhood and adolescence. I help navigate developmental, emotional, and family challenges, build on strengths, and strive to create a warm, connected space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow
I support individuals and families through life’s transitions, from pregnancy, birth, and postpartum to childhood and adolescence. I help navigate developmental, emotional, and family challenges, build on strengths, and strive to create a warm, connected space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow
I am thrilled to bring a unique blend of warmth, passion, reliability, and enthusiasm to my practice. My clients consistently commend my dependability, insightfulness, relatability, and compassion, which foster an open, honest, and safe environment where they can comfortably address the uncomfortable and tap into their innate strengths.
I am thrilled to bring a unique blend of warmth, passion, reliability, and enthusiasm to my practice. My clients consistently commend my dependability, insightfulness, relatability, and compassion, which foster an open, honest, and safe environment where they can comfortably address the uncomfortable and tap into their innate strengths.
Together, we’ll uncover what your child needs, strengthen your confidence as a parent, and bring more calm and connection to your home.
Hola, I’m a bilingual first-generation Mexican American therapist supporting young children and their families. I help families heal from trauma and stress, whether from early challenges, separation, loss, or moments that left lasting pain. Some days, your child’s behaviors may feel overwhelming, leaving you worried or unsure of what to do. You want to understand your child, help them feel safe, and respond in ways that honor both who they are and who you are. Together, we work toward calmer days, deeper connection, and a home that reflects your values, culture, and love while breaking patterns that no longer serve your family.
Together, we’ll uncover what your child needs, strengthen your confidence as a parent, and bring more calm and connection to your home.
Hola, I’m a bilingual first-generation Mexican American therapist supporting young children and their families. I help families heal from trauma and stress, whether from early challenges, separation, loss, or moments that left lasting pain. Some days, your child’s behaviors may feel overwhelming, leaving you worried or unsure of what to do. You want to understand your child, help them feel safe, and respond in ways that honor both who they are and who you are. Together, we work toward calmer days, deeper connection, and a home that reflects your values, culture, and love while breaking patterns that no longer serve your family.
I believe that everyone has the right and the ability to achieve an engaged, balanced, satisfying life. I enjoy working with clients of all ages. In my work I am continuously impressed by my clients’ ability to grow and change, and by their courage, creativity, strength, and capacity for love and connection. I encourage you to take the first step today to restore the balance and health in yourself, your child, your family, and your relationships.
I believe that everyone has the right and the ability to achieve an engaged, balanced, satisfying life. I enjoy working with clients of all ages. In my work I am continuously impressed by my clients’ ability to grow and change, and by their courage, creativity, strength, and capacity for love and connection. I encourage you to take the first step today to restore the balance and health in yourself, your child, your family, and your relationships.
I have been trained in and utilize practice informed by Child- Parent Psychotherapy when working with parents and their children ages 0-5.
Therapy is a unique opportunity to focus on yourself and begin down the path to a healthy, more fulfilling life. Working collaboratively with a therapist can help you to explore patterns, relationships and ways of functioning that no longer serve your best interest. This exploration can lead to the strength and confidence necessary to make changes and regain focus in your life. Therapy is an emotionally safe place that will allow you to heal as you address difficult issues, gain clarity, and become reacquainted with your authentic self.
I have been trained in and utilize practice informed by Child- Parent Psychotherapy when working with parents and their children ages 0-5.
Therapy is a unique opportunity to focus on yourself and begin down the path to a healthy, more fulfilling life. Working collaboratively with a therapist can help you to explore patterns, relationships and ways of functioning that no longer serve your best interest. This exploration can lead to the strength and confidence necessary to make changes and regain focus in your life. Therapy is an emotionally safe place that will allow you to heal as you address difficult issues, gain clarity, and become reacquainted with your authentic self.
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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.