Child Therapists in Irving Park, Chicago, IL
Active Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Irving Park, Chicago, IL 60618
I started my career working with children, adolescents and their families, and I work closely with parents to help them learn effective parenting and discipline techniques.
I have worked with a variety of clients and multiple issues. This includes adults, couples, adolescents, children, and families. I have extensive experience with mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, grief, family/relationship issues, and childhood and adolescent disorders. Having worked with a variety of different ethnicities and cultures including LGBTQ, I attempt to bring that cultural sensitivity to my practice. My work with clients includes helping them to identify patterns of problematic thought and behavior, and explore ways these patterns may have developed. My objective is to help clients find ways to enjoy and succeed in their lives.
I started my career working with children, adolescents and their families, and I work closely with parents to help them learn effective parenting and discipline techniques.
I have worked with a variety of clients and multiple issues. This includes adults, couples, adolescents, children, and families. I have extensive experience with mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, grief, family/relationship issues, and childhood and adolescent disorders. Having worked with a variety of different ethnicities and cultures including LGBTQ, I attempt to bring that cultural sensitivity to my practice. My work with clients includes helping them to identify patterns of problematic thought and behavior, and explore ways these patterns may have developed. My objective is to help clients find ways to enjoy and succeed in their lives.
I specialize in the treatment of children and adolescents living with mood and anxiety disorders and behavioral challenges at school and at home, and have a secondary focus on supporting parents and families experiencing separation and divorce.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have specialized in working with children and families for the past 18 years. Currently, as a psychiatric therapist at a local children's hospital, I provide individual and family therapy to children and adolescents struggling with acute needs, including depression, anxiety and behavioral concerns. I primarily work within the Cognitive Behavioral Model, with a view to helping children and adolescents obtain the skills necessary to become healthy and happy adults.
I specialize in the treatment of children and adolescents living with mood and anxiety disorders and behavioral challenges at school and at home, and have a secondary focus on supporting parents and families experiencing separation and divorce.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have specialized in working with children and families for the past 18 years. Currently, as a psychiatric therapist at a local children's hospital, I provide individual and family therapy to children and adolescents struggling with acute needs, including depression, anxiety and behavioral concerns. I primarily work within the Cognitive Behavioral Model, with a view to helping children and adolescents obtain the skills necessary to become healthy and happy adults.
Jisela Regalado
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Irving Park, Chicago, IL 60618
I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and family treating anxiety, depression, anger management, sexual trauma and life transitions.
Congratulations! By looking at this site, you have already taken the first step to your healing process. Psychological struggles can feel so isolating. Psychotherapy is a powerful method for restoring wellness and facilitating both short-term and enduring changes. I utilize a collaborative approach with my clients, which provides them with a non-judgmental and compassionate safe space to feel empowered to take action and change.
I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and family treating anxiety, depression, anger management, sexual trauma and life transitions.
Congratulations! By looking at this site, you have already taken the first step to your healing process. Psychological struggles can feel so isolating. Psychotherapy is a powerful method for restoring wellness and facilitating both short-term and enduring changes. I utilize a collaborative approach with my clients, which provides them with a non-judgmental and compassionate safe space to feel empowered to take action and change.
Anna Minkov
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Irving Park, Chicago, IL 60618
To my work with children and adolescents I bring a warmth, playfulness and expertise sharpened by years in the field.
Life can be challenging even under the best of circumstances... You may be feeling stuck, worried, anxious or depressed in ways that affect your social, school or professional relationships, color social interactions, or deter you from reaching goals or being the person you want to be. These difficulties may derive from ways of coping that were essential in dealing with important figures or circumstances earlier in your life. Therapy can be a powerful way of using another relationship to identify these coping strategies and their reasons for being, developing a more effective way of being yourself and relating to others.
To my work with children and adolescents I bring a warmth, playfulness and expertise sharpened by years in the field.
Life can be challenging even under the best of circumstances... You may be feeling stuck, worried, anxious or depressed in ways that affect your social, school or professional relationships, color social interactions, or deter you from reaching goals or being the person you want to be. These difficulties may derive from ways of coping that were essential in dealing with important figures or circumstances earlier in your life. Therapy can be a powerful way of using another relationship to identify these coping strategies and their reasons for being, developing a more effective way of being yourself and relating to others.
Jessica Mead
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Irving Park, Chicago, IL 60618
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.
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 specialize in treatment for children and young adults with depression, anxiety, OCD, and behavior problems. I take a collaborative, strengths-based approach to therapy focused on your family's values and goals. I have extensive training in evidence-based treatments (cognitive behavior therapy, exposure and response prevention, acceptance and commitment therapy, organizational/social skills training), parent coaching, and working with clients from diverse backgrounds. My approach is relational and I aim to create a non-judgmental space that helps you feel heard, learn new skills, and explores your areas for growth.
I specialize in treatment for children and young adults with depression, anxiety, OCD, and behavior problems. I take a collaborative, strengths-based approach to therapy focused on your family's values and goals. I have extensive training in evidence-based treatments (cognitive behavior therapy, exposure and response prevention, acceptance and commitment therapy, organizational/social skills training), parent coaching, and working with clients from diverse backgrounds. My approach is relational and I aim to create a non-judgmental space that helps you feel heard, learn new skills, and explores your areas for growth.
With children she uses Theraplay, directive, & nondirective play therapy.
Amy believes that change and growth happen within a safe and secure relationship. Oftentimes our symptoms serve a deeper purpose and Amy curiously and compassionately will help you explore that purpose. She believes early relationships impact current functioning. Amy is passionate about working with clients around issues of trauma, anxiety, substance use, identity, spirituality, religious harm, and relational distress. Amy also works with children and families who have experienced trauma, anxiety, ADHD, and behavioral issues. Amy involves parents/caregivers to address parental concerns and promote healthy parent/ child attachment.
With children she uses Theraplay, directive, & nondirective play therapy.
Amy believes that change and growth happen within a safe and secure relationship. Oftentimes our symptoms serve a deeper purpose and Amy curiously and compassionately will help you explore that purpose. She believes early relationships impact current functioning. Amy is passionate about working with clients around issues of trauma, anxiety, substance use, identity, spirituality, religious harm, and relational distress. Amy also works with children and families who have experienced trauma, anxiety, ADHD, and behavioral issues. Amy involves parents/caregivers to address parental concerns and promote healthy parent/ child attachment.
Elizabeth A Sobenes
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Irving Park, Chicago, IL 60618 (Online Only)
I work with children, adolescents, young adults, and teen moms. I am passionate about empowering my clients by helping them discover the tools they need to cope with difficult situations and challenging feelings. I provide a safe space for clients to share their unique stories and perspectives, allowing them the opportunity to learn more about themselves and their behaviors.
I work with children, adolescents, young adults, and teen moms. I am passionate about empowering my clients by helping them discover the tools they need to cope with difficult situations and challenging feelings. I provide a safe space for clients to share their unique stories and perspectives, allowing them the opportunity to learn more about themselves and their behaviors.
Most importantly, I am committed to developing an authentic connection with the children, adolescents, and adults who seek my support.
Every stage of life presents new challenges and opportunities for growth. From early childhood to the teenage years, I use a strength-based approach to empower children and families to manage stress, develop individualized coping skills, and improve communication. In partnership with parents and caregivers, I provide a safe space to help families navigate these challenges and make meaningful progress towards their goals.
Most importantly, I am committed to developing an authentic connection with the children, adolescents, and adults who seek my support.
Every stage of life presents new challenges and opportunities for growth. From early childhood to the teenage years, I use a strength-based approach to empower children and families to manage stress, develop individualized coping skills, and improve communication. In partnership with parents and caregivers, I provide a safe space to help families navigate these challenges and make meaningful progress towards their goals.
Juliet V Thomas
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MA, MSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Irving Park, Chicago, IL 60618
I am a South Asian Indian who has worked with clients of all ages, particularly families, teens, young adults, and couples. I have developed a heart for holistic healing and growth, focusing on all parts of Individuals and their systems that interact with the struggles they may face. I have experience working with individuals struggling with relational injuries and conflicts, childhood trauma and abuse, grief and loss, social anxiety, depression, personality disorders, parent- child struggles, and couple conflict. I also find immense pleasure in working with parents and children.
I am a South Asian Indian who has worked with clients of all ages, particularly families, teens, young adults, and couples. I have developed a heart for holistic healing and growth, focusing on all parts of Individuals and their systems that interact with the struggles they may face. I have experience working with individuals struggling with relational injuries and conflicts, childhood trauma and abuse, grief and loss, social anxiety, depression, personality disorders, parent- child struggles, and couple conflict. I also find immense pleasure in working with parents and children.
If your child is experiencing problems with anxiety or depression, I believe that it is important to have family involvement.
Life is unpredictable. Anxiety and depression is something we all experience. Everyone handles things in their own unique way. Dealing with things alone can be overwhelming. Sometimes we try running away from it all. How do we know when it's too much for us to handle? When it impacts our relationships and self esteem. That's when you need a helping hand to help you regain your balance. We can work together to identify what the right treatment is for you.
If your child is experiencing problems with anxiety or depression, I believe that it is important to have family involvement.
Life is unpredictable. Anxiety and depression is something we all experience. Everyone handles things in their own unique way. Dealing with things alone can be overwhelming. Sometimes we try running away from it all. How do we know when it's too much for us to handle? When it impacts our relationships and self esteem. That's when you need a helping hand to help you regain your balance. We can work together to identify what the right treatment is for you.
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Shelly Gore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Irving Park, Chicago, IL 60641
Whether navigating childhood behavior issues, relationship conflicts, or developmental disabilities, Shelly provides personalized care to support her clients' journey towards mental wellness.
Shelly Gore, LCSW, is dedicated to guiding individuals through life's challenges with compassion and expertise. At LifeStance Health in Illinois, she offers specialized therapy to help clients achieve contentment and resilience. Shelly welcomes children, adolescents, and adults into her practice, ensuring a safe space for healing and growth. With over two decades of experience, Shelly specializes in PTSD/Trauma, ADHD, and PostPartum Depression/Anxiety. She is passionate about supporting individuals through life transitions, trauma recovery, and managing anxiety and depression.
Whether navigating childhood behavior issues, relationship conflicts, or developmental disabilities, Shelly provides personalized care to support her clients' journey towards mental wellness.
Shelly Gore, LCSW, is dedicated to guiding individuals through life's challenges with compassion and expertise. At LifeStance Health in Illinois, she offers specialized therapy to help clients achieve contentment and resilience. Shelly welcomes children, adolescents, and adults into her practice, ensuring a safe space for healing and growth. With over two decades of experience, Shelly specializes in PTSD/Trauma, ADHD, and PostPartum Depression/Anxiety. She is passionate about supporting individuals through life transitions, trauma recovery, and managing anxiety and depression.
Evelyn Brewton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Irving Park, Chicago, IL 60641
Evelyn uses Psychodynamic, Psychoanalytical, Developmental Psychology, CBT, Child-Parent Psychotherapy.
Evelyn uses Psychodynamic, Psychoanalytical, Developmental Psychology, CBT, Child-Parent Psychotherapy.
Satyavati Patel
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Irving Park, Chicago, IL 60641
Reaching out to find assistance and guidance is a difficult first step. I commend your efforts and drive. Let me extend a hand towards helping you reach your goals, happiness, and clarity. My population focus is those suffering from depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and parental/guardian loss with children, adolescents, and young adults. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have worked with individuals with a range of experiences. This includes those suffering from depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and confidence, stress, and eating disorders.
Reaching out to find assistance and guidance is a difficult first step. I commend your efforts and drive. Let me extend a hand towards helping you reach your goals, happiness, and clarity. My population focus is those suffering from depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and parental/guardian loss with children, adolescents, and young adults. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have worked with individuals with a range of experiences. This includes those suffering from depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and confidence, stress, and eating disorders.
Celeste Bonanno
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Irving Park, Chicago, IL 60641
As an intercultural and bilingual therapist, I provide culturally responsive, client-centered services to diverse populations in Spanish and English. I have extensive training and experience supporting children, youth, adults, couples, and families. I strive to create a safe space that is responsive, affirming, and inclusive.
As an intercultural and bilingual therapist, I provide culturally responsive, client-centered services to diverse populations in Spanish and English. I have extensive training and experience supporting children, youth, adults, couples, and families. I strive to create a safe space that is responsive, affirming, and inclusive.
Our therapists have experience working with individuals across the lifespan, including children, adults, and couples.
Holistic Healing with Creative Arts Therapies: If traditional talk therapy, yoga, or self-help apps haven’t provided relief from stress, anxiety, depression, or grief, consider a different approach. Grounded in mindfulness and creative arts therapies—art, movement, music, and drama—we believe that the path to clarity, growth, and empowerment involves more than just talking. Creative arts therapies can help you explore and express yourself in new ways, gaining insights unique to the creative process.
Our therapists have experience working with individuals across the lifespan, including children, adults, and couples.
Holistic Healing with Creative Arts Therapies: If traditional talk therapy, yoga, or self-help apps haven’t provided relief from stress, anxiety, depression, or grief, consider a different approach. Grounded in mindfulness and creative arts therapies—art, movement, music, and drama—we believe that the path to clarity, growth, and empowerment involves more than just talking. Creative arts therapies can help you explore and express yourself in new ways, gaining insights unique to the creative process.
As a child of immigrant parents, I understand the effects of acculturative stress and the mental health impacts of cultural adjustment.
I am so happy you’re here. Seeking help can feel scary, but I am proud of you for taking this step. Together, we’ll create a safe space where you can embrace all your feelings. Therapy can be hard, and facing difficult emotions might feel overwhelming, but I’m here for you every step of the way. Your feelings and thoughts are safe with me. I approach therapy in a non-judgemental manner and provide unconditional support and encouragement. I value strength-based and holistic approaches that help alleviate stressors. I am passionate about working through a culturally informed framework that celebrates your intersectionality.
As a child of immigrant parents, I understand the effects of acculturative stress and the mental health impacts of cultural adjustment.
I am so happy you’re here. Seeking help can feel scary, but I am proud of you for taking this step. Together, we’ll create a safe space where you can embrace all your feelings. Therapy can be hard, and facing difficult emotions might feel overwhelming, but I’m here for you every step of the way. Your feelings and thoughts are safe with me. I approach therapy in a non-judgemental manner and provide unconditional support and encouragement. I value strength-based and holistic approaches that help alleviate stressors. I am passionate about working through a culturally informed framework that celebrates your intersectionality.
Colleen Kempner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Irving Park, Chicago, IL 60641
I am also passionate about working with parents, children, and families navigating challenging dynamics, situations, or behaviors.
I am dedicated and passionate about forming a meaningful bond with each client I work with. Empathic, effective, and client-centered mental health care are foundations of my therapeutic practice, and I aspire to create a space that is both welcoming and safe for all clients.
I am also passionate about working with parents, children, and families navigating challenging dynamics, situations, or behaviors.
I am dedicated and passionate about forming a meaningful bond with each client I work with. Empathic, effective, and client-centered mental health care are foundations of my therapeutic practice, and I aspire to create a space that is both welcoming and safe for all clients.
I offer services for children and adolescents as young as five who are struggling with a range of emotional/behavioral difficulties.
Thank you for visiting my page! Starting your search for a therapist can be an overwhelming process, please reach out for a free consultation phone call where we can get to know each other more. Whether in my work with adults or children, I believe a key piece of therapy is the relationship and I bring a warm and genuine approach. Most importantly, I want you to feel heard, cared for, and safe as we navigate life's stressors in therapy together.
I offer services for children and adolescents as young as five who are struggling with a range of emotional/behavioral difficulties.
Thank you for visiting my page! Starting your search for a therapist can be an overwhelming process, please reach out for a free consultation phone call where we can get to know each other more. Whether in my work with adults or children, I believe a key piece of therapy is the relationship and I bring a warm and genuine approach. Most importantly, I want you to feel heard, cared for, and safe as we navigate life's stressors in therapy together.
Julia Burbano
Pre-Licensed Professional, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Irving Park, Chicago, IL 60630
I am a relationship-based, person-centered therapist who focuses on child development and the impact early experiences can shape who we are today.
I have worked with various children, teens, and families exhibiting diagnoses related to anxiety, depression, stress/life events, behavioral changes or challenges, family dynamics, parent- child communication, self harm or self injurious behaviors. During our time together, we will learn what treatment modalities will work best for you while also incorporating a developmentally appropriate intervention. I believe every child and family has their own story and I look forward to hearing each individual’s perspective and translating that into our therapeutic space!
I am a relationship-based, person-centered therapist who focuses on child development and the impact early experiences can shape who we are today.
I have worked with various children, teens, and families exhibiting diagnoses related to anxiety, depression, stress/life events, behavioral changes or challenges, family dynamics, parent- child communication, self harm or self injurious behaviors. During our time together, we will learn what treatment modalities will work best for you while also incorporating a developmentally appropriate intervention. I believe every child and family has their own story and I look forward to hearing each individual’s perspective and translating that into our therapeutic space!
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Child Therapists
Do I need to attend therapy with my child?
Parents are an integral part of a child’s therapy, but the specifics of their involvement vary. If your child is young, you may attend most or all sessions; if your child is older, you may attend a few sessions or none; sometimes a therapist may ask you to have a session on your own. Whatever the arrangement, you should expect to work collaboratively with the therapist, your child, and your family members to take steps to help support your child.
How long are sessions with child therapists?
Children’s therapy sessions can last 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes. The length of the session may depend on your child’s age and the type of therapy practiced. You can discuss this with therapists you consult and the one you ultimately move forward with.
How do I get a child to agree to seek therapy?
The best approach is to have an open-ended conversation with your child about how they’re doing and what they might be struggling with. When you raise therapy, discuss the concept in an age-appropriate way, for example explaining that a therapist’s job is to help kids handle their hard or uncomfortable feelings. Frame therapy positively, as an opportunity to explore and build emotional skills—it’s an important tool in the toolbox to help kids feel their best.
How can I tell if a therapist is a good fit for my child?
A child needs to feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts and feelings, so if your child feels a sense of comfort, ease, and trust with their therapist, that’s a great sign. In addition, a therapist is a good fit for your child if the two can communicate well together; a clinician should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and in an age-appropriate manner.