Therapists for Teens in Lake Zurich, IL
As a parent, nothing is more stressful when your child/ teen/young adult is struggling emotionally or academically. Whether it's coping with anxiety or depression, academic or social problems, parenting in today's world with the demands of work and family can be overwhelming. My goal is to partner with you to determine your goals for your child. I will help you set your child/ teen/young adult up for success by focusing on their unique strengths and developing strategies to mediate weaknesses. When necessary, I will help you to successfully communicate with your child's school.
As a parent, nothing is more stressful when your child/ teen/young adult is struggling emotionally or academically. Whether it's coping with anxiety or depression, academic or social problems, parenting in today's world with the demands of work and family can be overwhelming. My goal is to partner with you to determine your goals for your child. I will help you set your child/ teen/young adult up for success by focusing on their unique strengths and developing strategies to mediate weaknesses. When necessary, I will help you to successfully communicate with your child's school.
If your child or adolescent is struggling with emotional/behavioral challenges, anxiety, depression, self-harm or suicidal ideation, please know that you are not alone. For the past 18 years, I've been working with families to regain a sense of peace in their homes and in their lives. Living with a child who is emotionally dysregulated takes a toll on the entire family. Together, we will set goals towards change. Your needs will drive the type of therapeutic approach I utilize. Riley, my therapy dog certified through Therapy Dogs of America (TDI) often joins me in sessions based on client preference.
If your child or adolescent is struggling with emotional/behavioral challenges, anxiety, depression, self-harm or suicidal ideation, please know that you are not alone. For the past 18 years, I've been working with families to regain a sense of peace in their homes and in their lives. Living with a child who is emotionally dysregulated takes a toll on the entire family. Together, we will set goals towards change. Your needs will drive the type of therapeutic approach I utilize. Riley, my therapy dog certified through Therapy Dogs of America (TDI) often joins me in sessions based on client preference.
I am a warm and compassionate therapist specializing in helping people experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, divorce, and parenting issues. I am committed to working with a broad spectrum of adult and adolescent clients through individual, couple and family counseling. I provide a comfortable environment for clients to explore their life challenges so that they can build on their unique strengths and attain the growth they are looking for. I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples and families.
I am a warm and compassionate therapist specializing in helping people experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, divorce, and parenting issues. I am committed to working with a broad spectrum of adult and adolescent clients through individual, couple and family counseling. I provide a comfortable environment for clients to explore their life challenges so that they can build on their unique strengths and attain the growth they are looking for. I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples and families.
I specialize in adolescent and pre- adolescent boys (middle school) for a variety of issues including Asperger's Syndrome, oppositional defiance, ADHD, anxiety, and depression.
I work with clients to identify the core issues you struggle with and how you can deal with them to meet your goals. Sometimes, this has to do with dealing with other people and things around us. Other times, it is our own internal thoughts and struggles that get in the way.
I specialize in adolescent and pre- adolescent boys (middle school) for a variety of issues including Asperger's Syndrome, oppositional defiance, ADHD, anxiety, and depression.
I work with clients to identify the core issues you struggle with and how you can deal with them to meet your goals. Sometimes, this has to do with dealing with other people and things around us. Other times, it is our own internal thoughts and struggles that get in the way.
My areas of specialty are child and adolescent therapy, marriage and family therapy, and I have a certificate in substance abuse treatment.
Working with a wide age range of clients & problems requires a unique set of skills. Play, art, & music therapy are often utilized with children as young as 4, while more traditional therapy can be helpful with adults. Concerns address in session may include: anger, attention, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, ect. Psychological evaluations are conducted to evaluate a variety of concerns. Helping each client develop skills to positively cope with current struggles and improve their ability to conquer these problems in the future is my goal.
My areas of specialty are child and adolescent therapy, marriage and family therapy, and I have a certificate in substance abuse treatment.
Working with a wide age range of clients & problems requires a unique set of skills. Play, art, & music therapy are often utilized with children as young as 4, while more traditional therapy can be helpful with adults. Concerns address in session may include: anger, attention, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, ect. Psychological evaluations are conducted to evaluate a variety of concerns. Helping each client develop skills to positively cope with current struggles and improve their ability to conquer these problems in the future is my goal.
Cassie Khurana
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Together, we can navigate the challenges and cultivate resilience in your child or teen.
Are you a parent looking for support for your child? I specialize in providing therapy for children, adolescents, and teens experiencing ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and self-esteem issues. I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where your child can process their emotions, develop coping skills, and create positive change.
Together, we can navigate the challenges and cultivate resilience in your child or teen.
Are you a parent looking for support for your child? I specialize in providing therapy for children, adolescents, and teens experiencing ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and self-esteem issues. I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where your child can process their emotions, develop coping skills, and create positive change.
Sally Secker (Meadowspring Counseling, Ltd.)
Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Whether you are a teen, young adult, or adult, dealing with anxiety or depression, the effects of abuse or trauma, looking for Christian counseling, or facing a new season in your life, I would love to work with you.
Do you feel alone, lost, or just stuck? Therapy is for everyone, but I know it can feel hard to take that step. My passion is to come alongside you in your struggles to encourage and empower you to find hope and joy in your life. I have immediate openings for both online appointments and in person at my Barrington office. Whether you are dealing with depression and anxiety, struggling with the effects of past trauma, coping with loss, or just dealing with life changes, I would love to help.
Whether you are a teen, young adult, or adult, dealing with anxiety or depression, the effects of abuse or trauma, looking for Christian counseling, or facing a new season in your life, I would love to work with you.
Do you feel alone, lost, or just stuck? Therapy is for everyone, but I know it can feel hard to take that step. My passion is to come alongside you in your struggles to encourage and empower you to find hope and joy in your life. I have immediate openings for both online appointments and in person at my Barrington office. Whether you are dealing with depression and anxiety, struggling with the effects of past trauma, coping with loss, or just dealing with life changes, I would love to help.
I would love to see each individual experiencing life at their full potential. I also understand that there are many things that can get in the way of that. I strive to create a safe, comfortable, empowering and creative environment in which my clients can work towards their individual goals. My commitment is to come along side you by providing skills, knowledge, reflection, support, and encouragement.
I would love to see each individual experiencing life at their full potential. I also understand that there are many things that can get in the way of that. I strive to create a safe, comfortable, empowering and creative environment in which my clients can work towards their individual goals. My commitment is to come along side you by providing skills, knowledge, reflection, support, and encouragement.
Looking for a therapist can be challenging, especially if it's your first time seeing a therapist. My goal is to create a safe, comfortable place for you to address the concerns you have about your mental health. I have helped many people achieve their goals, to not only manage their mental health symptoms, but to live a happier life.
Looking for a therapist can be challenging, especially if it's your first time seeing a therapist. My goal is to create a safe, comfortable place for you to address the concerns you have about your mental health. I have helped many people achieve their goals, to not only manage their mental health symptoms, but to live a happier life.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a lifelong passion of working with children, adolescents, and adults improve their levels of social and emotional well-being. I have over 25 years of extensive experience working in private practice and in the public schools as a school psychologist and school administrator. I also provide individual therapy, cognitive and academic assessments, and school consultations. Over the span of my career, I have treated ADHD, substance abuse, bipolar, psychotic and personality disorders.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a lifelong passion of working with children, adolescents, and adults improve their levels of social and emotional well-being. I have over 25 years of extensive experience working in private practice and in the public schools as a school psychologist and school administrator. I also provide individual therapy, cognitive and academic assessments, and school consultations. Over the span of my career, I have treated ADHD, substance abuse, bipolar, psychotic and personality disorders.
Danielle Mains
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
I believe in the inherent resilience of individuals and their capacity for growth and healing. My goal is to empower clients to overcome obstacles, cultivate self-awareness, and live fulfilling lives aligned with their own values. As a spouse of a veteran and retired firefighter/paramedic, I bring a unique perspective to my counseling practice. My journey has been shaped by experiences witnessing the challenges faced by first responders, veterans, and their families; both on the job and at home. These experiences have fueled my passion for mental health advocacy and led me to pursue a career in counseling.
I believe in the inherent resilience of individuals and their capacity for growth and healing. My goal is to empower clients to overcome obstacles, cultivate self-awareness, and live fulfilling lives aligned with their own values. As a spouse of a veteran and retired firefighter/paramedic, I bring a unique perspective to my counseling practice. My journey has been shaped by experiences witnessing the challenges faced by first responders, veterans, and their families; both on the job and at home. These experiences have fueled my passion for mental health advocacy and led me to pursue a career in counseling.
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Hi! I'm a Licensed Psychologist based in Illinois. I received my doctorate from Indiana State University and have been practicing for 25 years. I help Individual adults who are struggling with mental health and life stressors and life challenges. I like to help people to become the best version of themselves. Where they feel more confident in their skin and life circumstances.
Hi! I'm a Licensed Psychologist based in Illinois. I received my doctorate from Indiana State University and have been practicing for 25 years. I help Individual adults who are struggling with mental health and life stressors and life challenges. I like to help people to become the best version of themselves. Where they feel more confident in their skin and life circumstances.
Reaching out for help takes courage. It means you’re able to admit that you don’t have all the answers and have the strength to acknowledge you’re struggling. It’s ok if you don’t know where to begin. We can start with where you are and together work toward where you want to be. I view therapy as an integrative and collaborative process that is grounded in the human capacity for change. The goal of our therapeutic alliance is to develop insight and transformative growth to allow for healing, resulting in a more enriched and abundant life. I believe it is during our most vulnerable moments that we are most open to insight and change
Reaching out for help takes courage. It means you’re able to admit that you don’t have all the answers and have the strength to acknowledge you’re struggling. It’s ok if you don’t know where to begin. We can start with where you are and together work toward where you want to be. I view therapy as an integrative and collaborative process that is grounded in the human capacity for change. The goal of our therapeutic alliance is to develop insight and transformative growth to allow for healing, resulting in a more enriched and abundant life. I believe it is during our most vulnerable moments that we are most open to insight and change
The ideal patient is one who is one in pursuit of growth and desire to become more fully themselves. A willingness to discover and develop awareness of yourself is fundamental to our therapeutic work. As we honestly, kindly, and compassionately explore and learn about those inner processes, we will bring healing and conscious changes to the present dynamics and behaviors which have led to seek out supports. As we move closer to closure with a positive outcome, we will incorporate changes in how we relate to Self and to others, and set forth to live a more authentic and fulfilling life.
The ideal patient is one who is one in pursuit of growth and desire to become more fully themselves. A willingness to discover and develop awareness of yourself is fundamental to our therapeutic work. As we honestly, kindly, and compassionately explore and learn about those inner processes, we will bring healing and conscious changes to the present dynamics and behaviors which have led to seek out supports. As we move closer to closure with a positive outcome, we will incorporate changes in how we relate to Self and to others, and set forth to live a more authentic and fulfilling life.
My hope for our work together is that you are able to reach inside yourself and nurture the damaged parts of who you have been and move toward becoming the person you want to be. I have over thirty years of experience working with all forms of trauma (particularly early childhood attachment), chronic medical illness, immigrant realities, grief and loss, adoption, brain injury, shame, guilt, anxiety, depression and other forms of human struggles.
My hope for our work together is that you are able to reach inside yourself and nurture the damaged parts of who you have been and move toward becoming the person you want to be. I have over thirty years of experience working with all forms of trauma (particularly early childhood attachment), chronic medical illness, immigrant realities, grief and loss, adoption, brain injury, shame, guilt, anxiety, depression and other forms of human struggles.
Stableway Counseling Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
We are a cooperative of professionals who are dedicated to providing effective, thoughtful, and compassionate psychotherapy. At Stableway Counseling Services we work to provide our clients with highly personalized therapeutic care and understanding. We would love to see each individual experiencing life at their full potential. However, we understand that there are many things that can get in the way of that. It is our hope to offer a space for others to explore, grow, learn, and become the person that they would like to be.
We are a cooperative of professionals who are dedicated to providing effective, thoughtful, and compassionate psychotherapy. At Stableway Counseling Services we work to provide our clients with highly personalized therapeutic care and understanding. We would love to see each individual experiencing life at their full potential. However, we understand that there are many things that can get in the way of that. It is our hope to offer a space for others to explore, grow, learn, and become the person that they would like to be.
Lisa K LaBute
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Lake Zurich, IL 60047 (Online Only)
The philosopher Pascal wrote, “We know the truth not only by reason but by the heart.” In this world full of self-help books, social media, and memes, finding time for real connection is so important. Together we will use both heart and mind in an effort to help stimulate self-discovery, uncover faulty messages from the past, develop new positive coping, increase self-awareness, and uncover strengths. Through these efforts it will be my joy to finally see you safely to a place of balance and authenticity.
The philosopher Pascal wrote, “We know the truth not only by reason but by the heart.” In this world full of self-help books, social media, and memes, finding time for real connection is so important. Together we will use both heart and mind in an effort to help stimulate self-discovery, uncover faulty messages from the past, develop new positive coping, increase self-awareness, and uncover strengths. Through these efforts it will be my joy to finally see you safely to a place of balance and authenticity.
Courtney Kehrmann
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Have you ever struggled to find the right words to describe how you are feeling? This is where the creative process of art can come into play to help us identify our thoughts and emotions through artistic means. As a Registered Art Therapist and Professional Counselor, I utilize a holistic, person-centered approach to therapy. Through the use of various art modalities in combination with traditional counseling techniques, I help individuals tap into their inner creativity and unlock their potential for growth and self-discovery through both verbal and non-verbal means.
Have you ever struggled to find the right words to describe how you are feeling? This is where the creative process of art can come into play to help us identify our thoughts and emotions through artistic means. As a Registered Art Therapist and Professional Counselor, I utilize a holistic, person-centered approach to therapy. Through the use of various art modalities in combination with traditional counseling techniques, I help individuals tap into their inner creativity and unlock their potential for growth and self-discovery through both verbal and non-verbal means.
HOPE, HELP, HEALING. Dr. Casey would best describe her intentions for her clients in one word "Transformation". As founder of Barrington Behavioral Health & Wellness, she has created a "home" for people where growth and healing are possible. Her own journey has taught her as much as the diplomas on her wall and the credentials behind her name. She was on staff at Lutheran General Hospital and taught at Northeastern IL University. She is trained as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, a Certified Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselor, is versed in Hypnotherapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She is also an Employee Assistance Provider.
HOPE, HELP, HEALING. Dr. Casey would best describe her intentions for her clients in one word "Transformation". As founder of Barrington Behavioral Health & Wellness, she has created a "home" for people where growth and healing are possible. Her own journey has taught her as much as the diplomas on her wall and the credentials behind her name. She was on staff at Lutheran General Hospital and taught at Northeastern IL University. She is trained as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, a Certified Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselor, is versed in Hypnotherapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She is also an Employee Assistance Provider.
Xanthi Zafiris
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, PhDc, MS, CCHt
Verified Verified
Lake Zurich, IL 60047 (Online Only)
“Holistic" dates back to the time of Hippocrates, over 2,500 years ago, viewing a person as a whole being made up of many parts that work in harmony with each other. Guided by this approach and driven by my passion in helping people reach deep healing, I have integrated into my counselling sessions, heart-centered hypnotherapy, yoga, meditation, reiki, spirituality, and guided imagery. Through these therapeutic tools, I can help you gain awareness of the connections between your emotions, thoughts and physical sensations and find your value as a unique individual.
“Holistic" dates back to the time of Hippocrates, over 2,500 years ago, viewing a person as a whole being made up of many parts that work in harmony with each other. Guided by this approach and driven by my passion in helping people reach deep healing, I have integrated into my counselling sessions, heart-centered hypnotherapy, yoga, meditation, reiki, spirituality, and guided imagery. Through these therapeutic tools, I can help you gain awareness of the connections between your emotions, thoughts and physical sensations and find your value as a unique individual.
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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.