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Alexandria Viegas
LPC Intern, MA
Verified Verified
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Alexandria Viegas is a master’s level clinical intern, completing her Master of Art at Roosevelt University. She has been named a National Board for Certified Counselors Minority Master’s Fellow and is committed to providing culturally-competent and LGBTQIA+ inclusive counseling services. She is passionate about working with children, adolescents and young adults dealing with life transitions, depression, anxiety, grief, identity, self-injury, trauma and various comorbidities. She uses a client-centered approach and integrates internal family systems, expressive arts, narrative work and play into her practice
Alexandria Viegas is a master’s level clinical intern, completing her Master of Art at Roosevelt University. She has been named a National Board for Certified Counselors Minority Master’s Fellow and is committed to providing culturally-competent and LGBTQIA+ inclusive counseling services. She is passionate about working with children, adolescents and young adults dealing with life transitions, depression, anxiety, grief, identity, self-injury, trauma and various comorbidities. She uses a client-centered approach and integrates internal family systems, expressive arts, narrative work and play into her practice
Nicole L Guther-Rogowski
Counselor, MA, LCPC, CAMS-II
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Also, a play room is available for children of all ages equipped with games, toys and art supplies.
I believe that every individual has the ability to achieve their personal goals and live the life they aspire to lead. Often individuals find themselves in a situation that has them stuck in one place, I can help you move forward. I help my clients identify the challenges that are preventing them from achieving their goals, help create a unique and specific plan for each individual, and assist with any obstacles that might get in the way. Committing to change can be challenging, but you do not have to do it alone.
Also, a play room is available for children of all ages equipped with games, toys and art supplies.
I believe that every individual has the ability to achieve their personal goals and live the life they aspire to lead. Often individuals find themselves in a situation that has them stuck in one place, I can help you move forward. I help my clients identify the challenges that are preventing them from achieving their goals, help create a unique and specific plan for each individual, and assist with any obstacles that might get in the way. Committing to change can be challenging, but you do not have to do it alone.
Chicago Mental Health Institute
Counselor, PhD, NCC, LCPC, ACS
Verified Verified
Riverwoods, IL 60015
Dr. Oksoon Cho is the founder of the Chicago Mental Health Institute (CMHI) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, a counselor educator, and clinical supervisor. Her approach is integrative with Multicultural Counseling, Client-Centered, CBT, Mindfulness, Trauma-Focused, EMDR, Strength-Based, and play therapy. CMHI provides in-person sessions and telemental health services for culturally diverse clients in English and Korean. To meet our professional team, visit www.KOREANcounseling.com and www.CHICAGOmhi.com.
Dr. Oksoon Cho is the founder of the Chicago Mental Health Institute (CMHI) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, a counselor educator, and clinical supervisor. Her approach is integrative with Multicultural Counseling, Client-Centered, CBT, Mindfulness, Trauma-Focused, EMDR, Strength-Based, and play therapy. CMHI provides in-person sessions and telemental health services for culturally diverse clients in English and Korean. To meet our professional team, visit www.KOREANcounseling.com and www.CHICAGOmhi.com.
Gita Tewari
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Schaumburg, IL 60159 (Online Only)
I also use play therapy in my work with children.
Telehealth - IL. Life can be complicated, messy and challenging. I work with adults, adolescents and children struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, bereavement, low self-esteem and life transitions. I provide a safe and accepting space where you can be open and honest with the difficulties you are experiencing in your life. As a career changer, my experiences as a writer and editor in the corporate and nonprofit sectors provide an additional perspective in my work with clients. My multicultural background is an asset in working with diverse populations.
I also use play therapy in my work with children.
Telehealth - IL. Life can be complicated, messy and challenging. I work with adults, adolescents and children struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, bereavement, low self-esteem and life transitions. I provide a safe and accepting space where you can be open and honest with the difficulties you are experiencing in your life. As a career changer, my experiences as a writer and editor in the corporate and nonprofit sectors provide an additional perspective in my work with clients. My multicultural background is an asset in working with diverse populations.
Arlington Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Barrington, IL 60010
We also help with women's issues, difficulties related to substance abuse, ADHD, OCD, Asperger's, play therapy, and many other specific issues.
Are you or your family having problems? Arlington Psychological treats many concerns, especially Anxiety, Depression, Anger, and Couples' Issues. Are you having problems with intrusive thoughts, intense fears and worries, difficulties with sadness and grief, poor focus? How about chronic irritability, frustration, or family arguments? These problems can affect school, work, or your home life. We treat all school aged children, young adults, college students, and adults, including career professionals, couples, and families. Our experts have unique specialties that can help.
We also help with women's issues, difficulties related to substance abuse, ADHD, OCD, Asperger's, play therapy, and many other specific issues.
Are you or your family having problems? Arlington Psychological treats many concerns, especially Anxiety, Depression, Anger, and Couples' Issues. Are you having problems with intrusive thoughts, intense fears and worries, difficulties with sadness and grief, poor focus? How about chronic irritability, frustration, or family arguments? These problems can affect school, work, or your home life. We treat all school aged children, young adults, college students, and adults, including career professionals, couples, and families. Our experts have unique specialties that can help.
Kelsey Johnson
Licensed Social Worker, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Schaumburg, IL 60193
I enjoy working with kids, teens and young adults, and it is my mission to empower all my clients to express themselves emotionally in a non-judgmental environment. As a clinician I encourage all my clients to be honest and vulnerable by helping them build their confidence and increase their self-awareness. Together, we will achieve these goals and more by utilizing a range of different therapeutic modalities, that includes CBT, mindfulness, person-centered therapy, DBT, and solution focused therapy. Play therapy techniques are also used for those of my younger clients.
I enjoy working with kids, teens and young adults, and it is my mission to empower all my clients to express themselves emotionally in a non-judgmental environment. As a clinician I encourage all my clients to be honest and vulnerable by helping them build their confidence and increase their self-awareness. Together, we will achieve these goals and more by utilizing a range of different therapeutic modalities, that includes CBT, mindfulness, person-centered therapy, DBT, and solution focused therapy. Play therapy techniques are also used for those of my younger clients.
Stenzel Clinical Services, Ltd.
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Schaumburg, IL 60173
We offer play therapy
We can bill your insurance for you.
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.
We offer play therapy
We can bill your insurance for you.
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.
Melissa Paluck
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
I work with children utilizing these techniques as well as through play therapy and teaching parenting skills.
We will work collaboratively to empower you to live the life you want. I provide a welcoming and positive environment to address my clients' concerns and give them the space they need to process their difficult life experiences and develop useful skills to manage their challenges in a more effective way. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I provide therapy in both English and Spanish.
I work with children utilizing these techniques as well as through play therapy and teaching parenting skills.
We will work collaboratively to empower you to live the life you want. I provide a welcoming and positive environment to address my clients' concerns and give them the space they need to process their difficult life experiences and develop useful skills to manage their challenges in a more effective way. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I provide therapy in both English and Spanish.
Devon M Block
Counselor, NCC, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hoffman Estates, IL 60010
Our office offers private therapy rooms, a quiet waiting room, and children's play area.
As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I believe each individual deserves a safe place to process life transitions, frustrations, worries, fears, or sadness. As an empathetic and nonjudgmental clinician I know it can be challenging or frightening to enter into counseling and open up. I place emphasis on creating a safe place where children, adolescents, adults, and families can comfortably explore the nature of their issues.
Our office offers private therapy rooms, a quiet waiting room, and children's play area.
As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I believe each individual deserves a safe place to process life transitions, frustrations, worries, fears, or sadness. As an empathetic and nonjudgmental clinician I know it can be challenging or frightening to enter into counseling and open up. I place emphasis on creating a safe place where children, adolescents, adults, and families can comfortably explore the nature of their issues.
Janel Leon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Arlington Heights, IL 60006
I use a client-focused approach utilizing techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), sand and play therapy.
With everything that life throws at us, it can be difficult to process through it all alone. Seeking help can be scary and vulnerable, but it is also one that indicates your strengths. I believe that therapy allows for an opportunity to gain insight and learn strategies to face life’s challenges.
I use a client-focused approach utilizing techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), sand and play therapy.
With everything that life throws at us, it can be difficult to process through it all alone. Seeking help can be scary and vulnerable, but it is also one that indicates your strengths. I believe that therapy allows for an opportunity to gain insight and learn strategies to face life’s challenges.
Nancy Bui
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Schaumburg, IL 60173
I utilize humanistic, strengths-based, and cognitive-behavioral therapy approaches along with creative mediums such as art and play therapy.
I am dedicated to helping people from all walks of life navigate towards healthy, happy, and gratifying living. I create a supportive and caring environment for self-exploration in therapy: where individuals can explore difficult emotions, challenge thinking, and learn new tools and skills to take control of their mental health.
I utilize humanistic, strengths-based, and cognitive-behavioral therapy approaches along with creative mediums such as art and play therapy.
I am dedicated to helping people from all walks of life navigate towards healthy, happy, and gratifying living. I create a supportive and caring environment for self-exploration in therapy: where individuals can explore difficult emotions, challenge thinking, and learn new tools and skills to take control of their mental health.
Sonya Morgan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
I meet clients where they are using a variety of therapeutic modalities including self psychology, cognitive behavioral, strengths-based, solution-focused, positive, play, and expressive therapies depending on individual need.
Hello and welcome! I'm Sonya and I'm so glad you're here. I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and I work with children, adolescents, and adults. Prior to launching Morgan Counseling Group PLLC in 2020, I had worked as a social worker in several Chicagoland schools. I have extensive experience with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), 504 Education Plans, special education services, and navigating the school environment. My treatment background includes anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, social skills, relationships, behavioral concerns, transitions, self-esteem, grief/loss, and identity awareness.
I meet clients where they are using a variety of therapeutic modalities including self psychology, cognitive behavioral, strengths-based, solution-focused, positive, play, and expressive therapies depending on individual need.
Hello and welcome! I'm Sonya and I'm so glad you're here. I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and I work with children, adolescents, and adults. Prior to launching Morgan Counseling Group PLLC in 2020, I had worked as a social worker in several Chicagoland schools. I have extensive experience with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), 504 Education Plans, special education services, and navigating the school environment. My treatment background includes anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, social skills, relationships, behavioral concerns, transitions, self-esteem, grief/loss, and identity awareness.
Dennis Morris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, MSW
Verified Verified
South Barrington, IL 60010
I use a variety of treatment methods such as play therapy, talk therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Come as you are - I look forward to our journey that begins where ever you need it to begin. Whether an individual is seeking therapy for the first time or looking someone different, I welcome every client into each session with the belief that they are a whole and unique person, not the sum of their issues. I am passionate about helping individuals of all ages (3 - 65) achieve happiness and fulfillment while always building upon their strengths. I believe that everyone has the ability to grow and live a healthy and fulfilling life, no matter how defeated or pessimistic they may feel.
I use a variety of treatment methods such as play therapy, talk therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Come as you are - I look forward to our journey that begins where ever you need it to begin. Whether an individual is seeking therapy for the first time or looking someone different, I welcome every client into each session with the belief that they are a whole and unique person, not the sum of their issues. I am passionate about helping individuals of all ages (3 - 65) achieve happiness and fulfillment while always building upon their strengths. I believe that everyone has the ability to grow and live a healthy and fulfilling life, no matter how defeated or pessimistic they may feel.
Sergio Garcia
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Inverness, IL 60067
My theoretical orientations are solution-focused, cognitive, play therapy, DBT, family therapy and couples therapy.
I am a bilingual therapist, providing psychotherapy to Spanish and English speaking clients. My approach is compassionate and focused on leveraging your strengths to lead towards a worthwhile life. I tailor my approach to the individual with whom I work. This includes their needs, culture, values, personality and goals. Through our work we will examine your thoughts, actions and behaviors and move towards empowering you to realize more purpose, reach higher fulfillment and build your own self esteem. I work with individuals, couples, families, children and adolescents.
My theoretical orientations are solution-focused, cognitive, play therapy, DBT, family therapy and couples therapy.
I am a bilingual therapist, providing psychotherapy to Spanish and English speaking clients. My approach is compassionate and focused on leveraging your strengths to lead towards a worthwhile life. I tailor my approach to the individual with whom I work. This includes their needs, culture, values, personality and goals. Through our work we will examine your thoughts, actions and behaviors and move towards empowering you to realize more purpose, reach higher fulfillment and build your own self esteem. I work with individuals, couples, families, children and adolescents.
Amy Baur
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Play Therapy is the most effecacious treatment for children.
My specialty is connecting! Connection is the key to all relationships and especially the therapeutic relationship. Also, as a Play therapist, I am uniquely qualified to treat children and teens and have special expertise in working with challenging behavior as well as trauma or difficult life circumstances. I also include parents in the therapy process in order to ensure they have the skills and support they need for success! Connecting in therapy, with both children and parents, creates lasting changes and positive growth!
Play Therapy is the most effecacious treatment for children.
My specialty is connecting! Connection is the key to all relationships and especially the therapeutic relationship. Also, as a Play therapist, I am uniquely qualified to treat children and teens and have special expertise in working with challenging behavior as well as trauma or difficult life circumstances. I also include parents in the therapy process in order to ensure they have the skills and support they need for success! Connecting in therapy, with both children and parents, creates lasting changes and positive growth!
Sonya Kontorovich
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
I treat diverse populations and creatively engage clients beyond talk therapy through role-play, art therapy, games, and meditation for experiential change in the now.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, sad, frustrated and uncertain are common human experiences that can leave you disconnected from your best self. I help my clients bridge the gap between where they ARE and where they WANT TO BE by understanding their priorities through a collaborative identification of barriers, fears and hopes. We then design a treatment plan to develop insight about how internal thoughts and belief systems have evolved from unique life experiences and how they influence current interactions and behaviors. Effective strategies to cope with limitations are built upon a foundation of self-awareness.
I treat diverse populations and creatively engage clients beyond talk therapy through role-play, art therapy, games, and meditation for experiential change in the now.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, sad, frustrated and uncertain are common human experiences that can leave you disconnected from your best self. I help my clients bridge the gap between where they ARE and where they WANT TO BE by understanding their priorities through a collaborative identification of barriers, fears and hopes. We then design a treatment plan to develop insight about how internal thoughts and belief systems have evolved from unique life experiences and how they influence current interactions and behaviors. Effective strategies to cope with limitations are built upon a foundation of self-awareness.
Lauren Mickelson
Licensed Social Worker, BA, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Inverness, IL 60067
She utilizes a variety of approaches such as CBT, DBT, Play Therapy, Solution-Focused, while also implementing mindfulness and strengths-based techniques.
Lauren strives to create a welcoming, judgement free and safe environment for all clients. She will always meet a client where they are at in the treatment process to maintain client directed sessions and assist in reaching self-set goals and desired outcomes.
She utilizes a variety of approaches such as CBT, DBT, Play Therapy, Solution-Focused, while also implementing mindfulness and strengths-based techniques.
Lauren strives to create a welcoming, judgement free and safe environment for all clients. She will always meet a client where they are at in the treatment process to maintain client directed sessions and assist in reaching self-set goals and desired outcomes.
Cecily A. Kanter
Psychologist, PsyD, MS
Verified Verified
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
I facilitate specialized groups (Girls Group & Play Group).
"Your Comfort and Your Health" is always a priority with me. My goal as a psychologist is to provide meaningful, compassionate, and successful therapy. Successful clients have reported that I have provided them with a safe, comfortable, and nurturing environment for treatment, which allowed them to grow and develop new strengths. I utilize a number of strategies to engage individuals and families in treatment, including but not limited to cognitive behavioral (CBT), client centered and family therapies. I believe in and facilitate a strength-based approach to treatment, allowing the individual to develop and recognize their personal strengths.
I facilitate specialized groups (Girls Group & Play Group).
"Your Comfort and Your Health" is always a priority with me. My goal as a psychologist is to provide meaningful, compassionate, and successful therapy. Successful clients have reported that I have provided them with a safe, comfortable, and nurturing environment for treatment, which allowed them to grow and develop new strengths. I utilize a number of strategies to engage individuals and families in treatment, including but not limited to cognitive behavioral (CBT), client centered and family therapies. I believe in and facilitate a strength-based approach to treatment, allowing the individual to develop and recognize their personal strengths.
Jamie Impastato
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
I specialize in working with ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression, Gender Affirming Care, LGBTQ+ issues, Life Transitions, Parenting Support, School IEP/504s, Women's Counseling and Play Therapy, I have 20 years experience supporting the social and emotional needs of children and teens.
When we are in the eye of the storm; it's difficult to sort through what is happening around us, and how it affects us on the inside. Simply starting therapy is often the hardest part. What if the therapist isn't a good fit? Am I ready to open up? Does getting help mean I am weak? But-what if it all worked out? We provide warm, engaging counseling for kids, teens and adults. We do laughter, we do healing.
I specialize in working with ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression, Gender Affirming Care, LGBTQ+ issues, Life Transitions, Parenting Support, School IEP/504s, Women's Counseling and Play Therapy, I have 20 years experience supporting the social and emotional needs of children and teens.
When we are in the eye of the storm; it's difficult to sort through what is happening around us, and how it affects us on the inside. Simply starting therapy is often the hardest part. What if the therapist isn't a good fit? Am I ready to open up? Does getting help mean I am weak? But-what if it all worked out? We provide warm, engaging counseling for kids, teens and adults. We do laughter, we do healing.
Haley Lochan
LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cary, IL 60013
" I also provide Cognitive Behavioral, psychodynamic, DBT, and play therapy interventions, as well as mindfulness-based approaches to help you to think, feel and live better.
Hello! I am a trauma-informed therapist who is fluent in Spanish and an ally to the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities. I am certified in Crisis Intervention and am drawn to clients who can relate to domestic violence, human trafficking, depression, anxiety, ADHD, life transitions, and complex trauma. I also can help if you have trouble with sleep, motivation, phobias or stress. I see children, adolescents, adults, and families. Even if you are not sure what you want from therapy or how to get there, I will meet you where you are at in your journey, and together we will figure out a plan for you to live your best, most fulfilled life!
" I also provide Cognitive Behavioral, psychodynamic, DBT, and play therapy interventions, as well as mindfulness-based approaches to help you to think, feel and live better.
Hello! I am a trauma-informed therapist who is fluent in Spanish and an ally to the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities. I am certified in Crisis Intervention and am drawn to clients who can relate to domestic violence, human trafficking, depression, anxiety, ADHD, life transitions, and complex trauma. I also can help if you have trouble with sleep, motivation, phobias or stress. I see children, adolescents, adults, and families. Even if you are not sure what you want from therapy or how to get there, I will meet you where you are at in your journey, and together we will figure out a plan for you to live your best, most fulfilled life!
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Play Therapy
Who is play therapy for?
Play therapy is generally targeted to children between the ages of 3 and 11 who have social, emotional, or behavioral difficulties. Play therapy has also been found helpful for children who have experienced physical or emotional abuse or witnessed atrocities. Play therapy is also often recommended for children who are undergoing major medical procedures or who are suffering from chronic illness; many children’s hospitals are equipped to offer play therapy on-site. Play therapy is also sometimes used for adults; creative writing, music, and art are expressive forms that can all be adapted for therapeutic purposes.
Why do people need play therapy?
Children often do not have the language skills or words to know or to express what is troubling them. Yet they often spontaneously draw or use playthings to depict scenarios that reflect problems in their everyday life. Play therapy provides children with an array of objects and play situations to act out their feelings or experiences so that therapists can get a clear picture of what children might be struggling with and help them find solutions. In addition, play therapists are skilled at helping children understand their inner experience and find words for them, necessary steps toward helping children learn to control their own behavior and come up with solutions to problems they encounter.
What happens in play therapy?
A child enters a comfortable playroom where they are free to choose the objects they want to play with. The play therapist will typically observe how they play with the toys—whether a sandbox, puppets, dolls and action figures, trucks, costumes, drawing and painting materials, or more—because such play provides clues to a child’s family and social relationships, difficulties they are encountering in the world, and what going on inside themselves. Sometimes the therapist may ask the child to use the play objects to tell a story about their family. Using the same instruments of play, therapists can help children discover more advantageous ways of thinking and behaving.
What kinds of problems do play therapists treat?
Play therapy can help children who display destructive or self-destructive impulses; children who seem angry, sad, or fearful; children who experience frequent social, emotional, family, or school difficulty. Play therapy is often of value to children who have experienced a loss or distressing family experience, who are regularly exposed to family conflict, or who have been physically or emotionally abused. Play therapy can help children who are perpetrators of bullying as well as those who are targets of bullying. It helps children learn to identify their feelings, to express them in constructive ways, and to regulate them so they can get on with the business of development.
How long does play therapy last?
Play therapy sessions may last for 30 to 45 minutes, and they usually occur weekly for about 20 sessions. Each session is tailored to the individual child and the kinds of problems they are struggling with. Play that is highly repetitive often indicates a problem requiring further exploration. Therapists typically measure progress through session-to-session changes in play behavior.