Therapists for Teens in Frankfort, IL

I provide therapy for children, teenagers and young adults. I believe all children/teens need time and space to be seen and heard. I provide a supportive space where families and their children are welcome to explore their therapy goals and improve their lives. Therapy works best when the relationship between counselor and client is authentic, trustworthy, and secure. Helping every child/teen feel good about themselves is the groundwork in my sessions. I believe that all children and teens want to be seen, feel like they matter and are worthy.

My goal as a therapist is to teach coping skills to alleviate anxiety, depression, and negative thinking patterns, by discovering habits that are keeping them stuck in life. I am highly motivated, dedicated, and empathetic individual who strives to enhance the lives of others. I have acquired extensive knowledge and experience in working with diverse client populations from young children, elementary, middle school, adolescent, and adults from a wide variety of settings including individual, family, couples, and group counseling.

I practice from a holistic mental health viewpoint that incorporates mindfulness and bodywork with traditional therapy. I specialize in working with women, children and adolescents, particularly those dealing with chronic stress, anxiety, burnout, sleep difficulties, chronic pain, complex trauma and PTSD.

Is it hard to cope with life’s ups and downs? Are you or your children feeling overwhelmed by transitions? Whatever circumstances you or your young person may be facing, I am here to walk alongside you to empower your path onward. I create a safe space for child, adolescent, and adult clients to fully encounter themselves and identify personal insight. I specialize in grief, anger management, self-esteem issues, trauma, substance use, and other child and adolescent issues. I am passionate about advocating for clients to develop their self-advocacy and empower their ability to thrive.

Hello! I am Nora Jaffal, a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in supporting children, teenagers, and adults. Currently, I'm advancing my expertise through a Doctorate program focusing on Child and Adolescent Psychology.

WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH, THE TOUGH GET GOING You may not feel tough right now, but deep down you know you have the strength to tackle the problems you are facing. These problems may be extraordinary stressors, life transitions, combat fatigue, post-partum depression, unexpected/expected loss of close relationships, trauma, abuse, or relationship problems. I can be part of the team that assists you in strengthening the resources that you have inside. RELATIONSHIPS AND FAMILIES CAN BE LIKE DOMINOS Families and couples are linked. If part of that link is broke or off balance, other members involved can be affected.

Counseling is my calling. I feel honored to play a role in assisting people to overcome obstacles and to become the person that they always felt was possible. I am hear to guide people on their journey of self discovery while also providing the skills and tools necessary to overcome what ever challenges life has brought their way. I truly love what I do and provide caring acceptance and support to my clients. I am proud to say that my biggest referral base is former clients and I could not ask for a biggest compliment. Looking forward to helping you.

I believe that, without exception, every individual carries within, the capacity required for healing to occur. As a therapist, it is my honor and privilege to help clients and their families uncover and understand the meanings and feelings associated with their symptoms. Whether the primary client is a child, adolescent, or adult, I work collaboratively with couples/parents to create a treatment plan that is right for the family as a whole. From this perspective we can then work together to discover more adaptive and creative ways to solve problems, build relationships, and live rich and fulfilling lives.

The goal of Heal Thyself Counseling Services is to create a supportive therapeutic environment where clients can explore their own emotional needs and overcome barriers that limit their full potential by meeting each client where they are most comfortable - at their home, in office, or online. I have professionally served individuals, families, and children for more than 6 years. Using cognitive therapy techniques and psycho-education as the backbone for treatment planning, I can help you develop a clear plan for improving your life and important life relationships.

Are you an adolescent or young adult struggling with the ups and downs of life and not knowing how to appropriately handle or cope with this roller coaster ride we call life? Are you a college-aged student struggling to navigate your entrance into adulthood? Are you someone who is struggling with developing healthy self-esteem and confidence, or has a poor body image and even disordered eating habits? Are you someone who is struggling with depression, social anxiety, or generalized anxiety? I can help!

Are you tired of feeling sad, hopeless, lost or just plain shitty? It's hard sometimes to find the energy to brush our teeth. Feeling like everything around you is falling apart and there is no light at the end of the tunnel. You ask your self over and over, "Why can't I feel better?" causing you to feel so disconnected and searching for answers. Figuring out a way to quiet that voice that is telling you that you are not good enough and undeserving of good things.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and have extensive counseling experience working with Adolescents, Adults and Families for over 24 years. The counseling process should be a collaborative effort between the client and counselor. It is important for the client to trust the therapist for the process to be successful. I work with each person to develop a connection with them to allow us to explore life issues. My professional work has been with clients of all ages in both private and social service agency settings.

Compassionate Care LSC, INC has therapists that are professional, certified, and licensed to meet the growing needs of the world we live in. We are committed to developing a relationship of caring for all the individuals we serve. We offer over 30 years of clinical experience and expertise. We take the time to help you when your life has been turned upside down and you don't know what to do. We can help you solve the obstacles that are getting in the way of your life.

Life can present us with a variety of overwhelming challenges that can knock us down. Thus leaving us feeling lost, unsupported, and alone. Taking the steps to seek therapy can be intimidating and sometimes even scary. I look forward to working with clients and couples who are brave enough to take the necessary steps to better themselves and their relationships. I take a holistic approach to treatment by considering all aspects of life. I’m passionate about helping individuals and relationships thrive. I look forward to helping you start your wellness journey today.

Has the stress of life caused you to feel disconnected and empty or just simply overwhelmed? Do you feel you’re giving too much at work or in your relationships and need a break? My passion is helping to empower people to see their stuck points and move through them. I work with issues such as anxiety, stress, panic disorders, trauma, relationship problems, and depression. Using a combination of a Cognitive Behavioral and Person Centered approaches, I help clients gain awareness of their self defeating thoughts and beliefs and develop a new sense of themselves. They begin to feel a new energy and hope.

You are looking for something. Relationship? Connection? A life worth living? Maybe you don't even know. How about a better relationship with yourself? Whatever it is, counseling can help. I use an eclectic approach because there is no one size fits all in trying to find what will work for you. I provide my clients with a safe, non-judgmental space to explore their story and find their strengths to work on what's not right. We are all capable of feeling good about who we are and to reach our highest potential. Never stop short at finding yours.

Life can be scary. When you feel that there is an emptiness in your soul that can't be filled or that life is spiraling out of control and suffer from sadness, anxiety, worry, addiction, or trauma, understand there is hope and a solution. You will find a sense of safety, support, and personal power to live a rich fulfilled life as we work together. You will have the tools to resolve problems, overcome urges and cravings, and create healthy alternatives. You will discover your authentic self and develop skills to rebuild your marriage or relationships and increase intimacy in a confidential, nonjudgmental atmosphere of acceptance.

Would you like to tap into your strength as a human being, and use it to overcome barriers and break habits that are holding you back from your best life? Frank is an experienced counselor with experience working with clients ages 10 through 40. Anxiety, eating disorders and body image, depression, men’s issues, and self-esteem are his specialty areas.

Are you often feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders? Are you tired of spinning everything around in your brain without being able to come up with clear answers or direction? Clients that I work with often describe the tremendous relief it feels just to start talking with someone with an objective voice and a calming presence. I am an active participant in the process, asking questions and offering structured guidance and specific ideas. My goal is to empower others to become creative with me as we begin working through the issues.