Child Therapists in Glen Ellyn, IL
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Dupage Counseling Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Our background is with at-risk
children
, teens, adults, and senior citizens.
At Dupage Counseling Associates, we provide a compassionate and non-judgmental space to allow clients to share their story. We have worked with several individuals who are struggling with a life transition, grief/loss, trauma, relationship difficulty, anxiety, or depression. The most difficult part of therapy is making that first call. We are available to answer any questions or concerns you might have before making the decision to start the therapy process.
Kymberly F Larson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
By identifying your
child
's specific strengths and weaknesses, an individualized treatment plan will target interventions at home, school, and in the community.
I aim to help
children
, adolescents, and young adults struggling with academic/social success. Whether dealing with ADHD, Learning Disorders, social skill deficits, motivation, or limited access to support services - a neuropsychological evaluation is the first step on the road to success.
Children
are often referred by their pediatrician, neurologist, classroom/ resource teacher, or school psychologist due to concerns regarding their functioning. Comprehensive evaluations are tailored to your
child
's individual needs. Comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations typically include : intelligence, achievement/academic skills, executive functioning, learning and memory, language, visual spatial skills, coordination, social skills, behavioral and emotional functioning, and personality.
Yvette Aguilar
Counselor, LCPC, CADC, CCTP
Verified
I work with clients ranging from school age
children
to adults and have experience in prior settings such as, hospitals, justice systems, youth outreach centers and outpatient mental health facilities.
“It is your reaction to adversity, not the adversity itself, that determines how your life’s story will develop.” - DIETER F. UTCHDORF. When you change the quality of your thinking, you change the quality of your life. I am a firm believer of mind over matter, and the power of change.
Andrew O Linder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
At both agencies, I have been one of the primary therapists to work with families of young
children
and adolescents, as well as clients with ADHD.
I work with clients of all ages with a wide variety of issues. My ideal client would be anyone (individual, couple, or family) who has identified an area(s) in life that needs to be worked on and has made the choice to work on that area(s). Simply making that decision sets the foundation for successful treatment.
Stenzel Clinical Services, Ltd.
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
With offices in Wheaton, Naperville, Schaumburg, and Geneva our therapists are trained to counsel
children
, adolescents, adults, couples and families.
We recognize how difficult it can be to seek help with mental health issues. Our goal is to meet you where you are in a supportive, encouraging way. We never use shame as a motivator. Instead we seek to provide a balance between giving you time and space to heal and challenging and encouraging you to move forward to a healthier place. We have a staff of over 40 therapists each with different specialties; we all possess the same single passion: to walk with our clients on the path of healing.
Mihaela Bernard
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
Are you looking for a competent, accepting and genuine therapist for yourself or your
child
? Do you or your family need support in your relationships? Is your kid struggling at school or at home? My name is Mihaela Bernard but most clients call me Misha. I specialize in counseling
children
and adolescents who struggle with behavioral and emotional issues. In my practice, we work together to help you and/or your family modify the way in which you relate to each other, and to improve the quality of your relationships.
Claudia J Haas
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
I have three areas of specialty: training and experience with
children
and adolescents, extensive experience and interest in working with families, and psychological testing for ADHD and emotional disorders.
I work with individuals, couples, and families who are seeking help for issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, parenting, eating disorders, and codependency. I tend to combine treatment approaches (i.e. cognitive behavioral, interpersonal, psychodynamic) to fit the need of the client. I see my role as coming alongside each individual on their walk of life, and feel privileged to be invited into the personal space of my clients.
Kyle McCordic
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
I have received training in Play Therapy, specifically
Child
-Centered Play Therapy, and am pursuing professional certification as a Registered Play Therapist from the Play Therapy Association.
I am passionate about empowering people to express themselves in an open and honest manner. One main theme that drives what I do is the ongoing search for personal meaning and self-worth, something each of us has a natural right to seek out. I specialize in Play Therapy with
children
ages 3-11, particularly involving emotional regulation, anger management, behavioral issues, anxiety, and depression in
children
. Finally, I enjoy working with adolescents, teens, and young adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grieving, and other interpersonal issues.
(630) 748-7680
Office is near:
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 Offers online therapy
Waitlist for new clients
Dawn Boettger
Counselor, MS, NCC, LCPC
Verified
Years of counseling adolescents and parents allow me to understand the emotional underpinnings of troubled, unhappy and unmotivated
children
and adolescents.
My goal is to help you find relief and make lasting change in your overall quality of life. Live well, time is our most valuable asset! Whether it seems like a small bump in the road or a mountain standing before you, I can help! Deeply passionate about my work, I have extensive training and experience to help you find relief, healing, and personal growth. Real and lasting change comes from the experience of awareness, then acceptance and action. By gaining clarity and self-awareness; you signficantly improve your skills to tackle lifes difficult and perplexing challenges.
Caren Talbot
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
I enjoy making a connection with
children
and building trust with them through empathy, compassion, and education. We are then able to develop a relationship where I can help that
child
make a positive change in their thinking and behavior. I work collaboratively with parents and teachers to help facilitate these changes in the home and school environment. As both a school social worker and clinical therapist, I bring years of experience to help your
child
develop the skills necessary to overcome their individual challenges. I look forward to working with you!
Amanda Scott
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
I have experience with
children
, adolescents, adults, families, and groups working on issues such as anxiety, stress, depression, ADHD, social skills, anger management, and parenting.
Feeling stuck? Trying to get back the focus, direction, and passion in life? In an environment free of judgment and rich in support, I believe it is important to utilize my client’s strengths to help empower the change process. By identifying values and specific goals, together we create a path to lead us in the desired direction. With my background in the education field, I have seen how
children
, as well as, adults struggle with the routine of the day when there is something heavy on their mind. I strive to help my clients identify how to remove this heaviness, and lead the life they have been wanting.
Monique Johnson
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, RPT
Verified
I love working with
children
, adolescents, young adults, and families that experience deep pain. I have experience working with a number of issues including: anxiety, depression, anger management, stress, life transitions, trauma, family conflict, self-esteem, identity, and more. I help my clients grow to be able to live a healthy life! Although I work with all racial and ethnic backgrounds, I am particularly passionate about educating and removing the stigma of mental health and therapy in communities of color.
Maria S. Ritchey
Counselor, LCPC, CCATPCA
Verified
I work towards providing a space for
children
to express their emotions, feelings, and experiences in ways they can understand: through play.
Everyone hits highs and lows in their lives. We all wish to be heard, understood, and accepted, which is why I value each and every experience shared. I believe in the notion of “putting yourself in ones’ shoes” to fully accept and understand others exactly how they are and what they are experiencing. I am passionate about giving voice to those who struggle making theirs heard and encouraging them to make positive changes in their lives. Each and every individual,
child
and adult, has the internal power to be the person they wish to be, through understanding, acceptance, and creating their unique meaning and purpose in life.
Analysia Amor Aguilar
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LCPC, CDBT
Verified
For
Children
/Teens: It is my mission to supply an additional safe space for your
child
/teen to reconnect with their self-worth and expand their coping skills.
Everyone deserves to be accepted, appreciated and acknowledged. When stress overcomes, we often forgot how deserving we are of these essential needs. For Young Adults: Shifting out of high school comes with many uncertainties. Whichever avenue you’ve selected, life starts to feel different as more decisions, expectations, or emotions piling up. I am here to support you through these transitions, while supplying you a space to call your own. I adapt my approach to best fit your needs whether its through building skills, processing, life planning or simply being your empathetic support!
Terry L Wright
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
I have been in private practice for twenty-six years and work with individuals, couples, and families. In person and telehealth appointments are available. I work with
children
, adolescents and adults at every stage of their lives. I have a diverse practice and have greatly appreciated the diversity of my clients' life experience. My work focuses on supporting growth and individual development as well as symptom relief. I have offices in Glen Ellyn and Chicago and would be happy to speak with you regarding my practice.
Jay Metztli Alvarez
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified
Lastly, I have to emphasize that whatever help your
child
/teen and family needs and whatever difficulties you face, I accept and welcome you.
Empathy and compassion drive us to be the best version of ourselves, whether through having empathy for others in our environment, compassion for our own lived experiences, or acceptance of our triumphs, large and small. As a first-generation, Latinx,
child
of immigrants, I understand the collective traumatic experiences that make our people face extensive mental illness and accessibility discrepancies. I am also a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community and understand the impact discrimination and marginalization can inflict on a person.
Karla Bonkowski Magnan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MA, CTTP, CDM
Verified
Divorcing couples sometimes need guidance as to how to handle
child
-related issues.
Currently I specialize in Trauma in adults and adolescents as a Certified Trauma Treatment Professional. For 20 years I specialized in divorce issues, both in families with high amounts of conflict and custody disagreements and provide support during this difficult transition. In addition, I have a strong background in Attachment, and I specialize in Attachment issues in
children
and adults and address the various challenges clients face in their current relationships. I use EMDR when appropriate as well as myriad Neuropsychological interventions to allow clients to process and free themselves from the cycle of Trauma memories.
Kimberly M. Hogan
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, CRC, BCLC
Verified
As a professional, and a parent I truly understand there is no greater joy than seeing your
child
happy and healthy. I also know there is no greater heartache than seeing your
child
unhappy. For adults: stress, anxiety, and depression can diminish time with families. For
children
: poor self-esteem, decreased confidence, bullying/ loss, academic struggles or a disability can impact friendships,family, and academics. I specialize in working with people who have experienced a twist in life that they were not expecting. I have 25 years of treating adults and
children
who want to reclaim control of their lives.
David W Rennard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT-S
Verified
Initially working in the
child
welfare field, I treated many victims of abuse and abandonment, sparking a lasting interest in the treatment of trauma and attachment issues.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Ordained Minister of the United Church of Christ. I am also certified as a Sexual Addictions Therapist and Therapist Supervisor through the International Institute for Trauma and Addictions Professionals.
Eleanor Salyer Horvath
Counselor, MS, LCPC
I specialize in working with parents and their teenagers to help them manage these years as well as parents who have
children
on the autism spectrum.
We are all faced with challenges in our lives and we need help managing life’s stressors. These stressors often lead us to behave in a way that may cause even more difficulty. If you are having trouble with depression, anxiety,or relationship issues then you are not alone.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Glen Ellyn, IL provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Glen Ellyn build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Glen Ellyn build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.