Teen Therapists in Gurnee, IL
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Caryn Meyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Ms. Meyer works with children, adolescents, families and individual clients. She has vast experience with children who are experiencing behavioral and mental health issues. She is an advocate for children and families. She prides herself on her ability to develop trusting relationships with her clients in order to allow them to achieve to their highest potential. She understands that each child/
adolescent
and family is unique and has their own special strengths. It is her goal to help each person recognize and embrace these strengths.
Evolve Youth & Family Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Hello! My name is Yahaira and I am a bilingual therapist who has been serving clients in Lake County for the past 10 years. I have worked with children,
adolescent
and their families with varying diagnosis and life issues. I believe it is important as a therapist to recognize that every client is different, and will need an approach specifically adapted to them. My role in the therapeutic process will be to encourage clients to collaborate in regaining hope in their lives, and overcoming difficulties.
Karen Wright, LCPC-The Wright Advocate
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Tough times can be hard to get through, but it's possible to overcome them. Maybe you're a parent of a struggling
teen
whom often wonders what you can do to help them feel better? Maybe you're struggling with a difficult past or current situation that's left you feeling hurt, hopeless, lost, confused, angry, or alone? Please know that you are NOT alone and there is hope! We can work through this together in a supportive, non-judgmental space where issues are slowly confronted with empathy to inspire healing and growth. You can OWN your story, heal, and move forward with hope and determination.
Steve Bloomfield
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
Some of the groups I have led include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Substance Use, Alcohol Use, Career Counseling, and
Adolescent
Relationship Management.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC) with a Master of Science (MS) in Educational Psychology and a Bachelor's in Psychology from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. In addition to my education, I have worked with clients from adolescence through adulthood using both individual and group therapy. I also hold a Certificate in Clinical Hypnosis from the Adler School of Professional Psychology in Chicago. I have had a private practice utilizing Clinical Hypnosis to aid clients in weight management, PTSD, dealing with phobias and smoking cessation.
Dr. Vernice L. Wright
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CADC, COPD, CAMS-II
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I worked with
adolescent
, adults, and drug courts for the past 15 years.
I have over 23 years of experience in the Mental Health (e.g. mood disorders), Substance Abuse, and counseling profession. I utilize a holistic approach to therapy to the community. Working with individuals, families, and Veterans has always been my passion. I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches and interventions to meet individual and family needs. I am strongly suited in Person-Centered therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques. The "Truth will set you free" so come to Truth Youth & Family Services, LLC and partner with me in helping you gain mental/emotional freedom to live a productive life.
Carla R. Laury
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
Verified
I am a bilingual therapist providing individual, family, group, and couple's counseling in both English and Spanish. I enjoy working with a wide range of ages, and hold a special fondness for the
adolescent
and young adult population. Years of experience have prepared me for working with
adolescent
issues, parenting issues, and mood disorders.
Dustin F Makela
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I can strike a balance between my one-on-one work with the
teen
by coaching and addressing issues with parents.
Research and experience tells us that effective therapy is predicated on a truly meaningful relationship between client and therapist. I am confident that I can provide a time and space where you and/or your child will feel understood, accepted, cared for, and appropriately challenged to change. I work primarily with adolescents and young adults who are struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief and loss, divorce, separated and blended families, life transitions, sexual health and sexual identity, conflicted family relationships, attachment issues, and emotion and behavior management.
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.
Barb Adams
Counselor, MA, LCPC, CADC, CCTP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I have provided individual, couples, family, as well as group therapy for over 29 years. I have worked with both the
adolescent
and adult populations, addressing a variety of disorders, including the development of a specialized program for impaired professionals. I provide a holistic approach which includes, a combination of technique's such as ACT, DPT, CBT, psychoeducation and mindfulness.
Hayley Stevenson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, ALMFT, NCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
As an individual,
adolescent
, couple, and family therapist, I use a collaborative, creative, and holistic approach to therapy. My work focuses on your inner thoughts, feelings, and experiences—and how that influences the various relationships in your life. We will work together to uncover patterns in your thoughts and behaviors that are serving as obstacles getting in the way of fulfilling relationships and a satisfying life. We will balance reflecting on the deeper dynamics and structures of your self and relationships, as well as finding practical and creative solutions to the day-to-day problems you face.
Michael Wilson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
My skills and experiences are best suited to working with
adolescent
males, as well as men and women in a variety of areas such as life transition, grief, motivational/professional development, mentoring and emotional support.
I am Licensed Professional Counselor and a retired Military Veteran. While serving in the military, my experiences of working with other counseling military professionals and their families set the foundation for my future in the counseling profession as a civilian. Since my retirement from the Military, I have worked as a civil servant to the State of Illinois with the Department of Family Services, connecting families and communities to much needed services. My wealth of knowledge in the community mental health field continues to serve the people of my community that I strive diligently to support.
Melissa Redmond
Counselor, LCPC, ATR, MSAT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Our paths can often have obstacles but I am here to travel with you. In traditional therapy, I utilize CBT and Solutions Focused modalities to work though anxiety and depression as well as grief and loss. I am privileged to help others navigate through life transitions, behavior and emotional disorders, as well as understanding and increasing empathy with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder.
Gurnee, IL 60031
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Grace Varghese
Counselor, MS, LCPC, RPT, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Grace is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor. She has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. She works with individuals and families to establish hope, promote emotional healing, and facilitate personal growth. Grace offers warmth, compassion and great insight in her work. Her gentle therapeutic approach is an asset to her work and enables her to compassionately address the mental health needs of children, adolescents, and adults so that they are empowered to lead a purpose driven life.
Damien Jackson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who views therapy as a partnership built upon mutual trust. I pride myself on creating a calm, safe, and non-judgmental environment to help clients feel at ease. My goal is to empower each individual towards change.
Nada Pavlovic
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Have you ever felt “stuck” in your life and not sure how to move forward to make positive changes? I strongly believe that when we cannot make changes to our situation, we need to make changes to our thinking and perception, which requires exploration and support. When we can make changes to our situation, it can be risky and scary and best done with plenty of planning and validation. I am passionate about helping people make these “shifts” in perception and situation.
Holly Sheahan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have been a therapist for over 20 years. I love people, and appreciate that my work allows me to develop authentic, meaningful relationships with my clients. I bring warmth, compassion and humor into my sessions. This helps establish and nurture a strong, therapeutic bond, which is essential for the difficult work of therapy. Life is really hard, and therapy can help reveal hope in the midst of pain and confusion. It illuminates the inner strength and resiliency that people need, but often can’t see or access within themselves.
Waitlist for new clients
Amy Slutzky
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
As a therapist and educational advocate, I work with tweens, teens, adults and families to bring out their best selves by using successes in the past to confront and conquer current life challenges. It is okay to struggle with anxiety; the goal is to make sure you don't suffer from it. Parent coaching means understanding great kids can also make bad decisions. We work together to learn practical strategies to put in your parent toolbox. I'm also passionate about helping parents trust their instincts by decoding specialized vocabulary of IEPs and help parents assert their expertise when it comes to the special needs of special kids.
Michael Anthony Albert
Counselor, LCPC, CATP, EMDR
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Throughout my more than 20 years of experience of providing mental health care to adults, adolescents, and children, I have come to believe that the best therapies work to equip clients with additional tools to work through more challenging periods in life, and better manage the stressors of living. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of outpatient, residential and hospital settings throughout my career.
Gurnee Counseling Center
Verified
Verified
Our goal is simple. To offer people a center that is dedicated to the wellness of the mind, body and spirit. We are focused on solutions that build healthy skills to last a lifetime.
Jean K Vargas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I see a range of people, aged 3-99, in my practice. I use an eclectic approach to therapy, focusing on what each individual needs. I draw from my experience in different therapeutic models, tailoring my approach and interventions to meet the unique needs of each client.
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Teen Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.