Child Therapists in Naperville, IL

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Dr. Shantelle And Associates Ltd
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Naperville, IL 60540
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults on a variety of issues such as behavior problems, relational issues, low self-esteem, depression, anger, and anxiety/OCD.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, young adults, and parents. I have worked in a residential treatment home, community agency, psychiatric unit, and school setting; subsequently, I have experience working with a variety of issues. Some issues that I particularly enjoy working with include, but are not limited to, behavioral and relational issues, depression, anxiety, and trauma. I also enjoy working with athletes and sports-related issues. My approach is warm, accepting, interactive, and collaborative, and I work to tailor treatment to meet a client's individual needs through the use of a variety of treatment modalities.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults on a variety of issues such as behavior problems, relational issues, low self-esteem, depression, anger, and anxiety/OCD.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, young adults, and parents. I have worked in a residential treatment home, community agency, psychiatric unit, and school setting; subsequently, I have experience working with a variety of issues. Some issues that I particularly enjoy working with include, but are not limited to, behavioral and relational issues, depression, anxiety, and trauma. I also enjoy working with athletes and sports-related issues. My approach is warm, accepting, interactive, and collaborative, and I work to tailor treatment to meet a client's individual needs through the use of a variety of treatment modalities.
(630) 318-4770 View (630) 318-4770
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Stacey Matson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Naperville, IL 60564
I work with couples, families, adults, children, adolescents, and teenagers.
I really enjoy working with all clients. I specialize in working with couples and children, adolescents, teenagers, and young adults. I like combining wellness and mental health. I will incorporate mind and body techniques in my sessions when I feel they would be beneficial. I help couples work on any relationship issues. I help couples effectively communicate with each other. I incorporate art therapy and play therapy when working with kids if needed. Counseling is my passion. I really enjoy helping clients through their struggles.of life. I believe everyone can benefit from counseling.
I work with couples, families, adults, children, adolescents, and teenagers.
I really enjoy working with all clients. I specialize in working with couples and children, adolescents, teenagers, and young adults. I like combining wellness and mental health. I will incorporate mind and body techniques in my sessions when I feel they would be beneficial. I help couples work on any relationship issues. I help couples effectively communicate with each other. I incorporate art therapy and play therapy when working with kids if needed. Counseling is my passion. I really enjoy helping clients through their struggles.of life. I believe everyone can benefit from counseling.
(630) 412-7331 x224629 View (630) 412-7331 x224629
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Laura A. Lauko
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Naperville, IL 60563
I provide individual therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and seniors.
I choose to approach therapy in a way that addresses each unique person as a whole with many complex components contributing to their current state. Through empathy and genuine interaction, I seek to understand each person in the moment. I provide a warm and caring therapeutic environment that lets clients explore the problems they are looking to change. My goal is to help clients make changes to find happiness and fulfillment by offering interventions and information for success.
I provide individual therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and seniors.
I choose to approach therapy in a way that addresses each unique person as a whole with many complex components contributing to their current state. Through empathy and genuine interaction, I seek to understand each person in the moment. I provide a warm and caring therapeutic environment that lets clients explore the problems they are looking to change. My goal is to help clients make changes to find happiness and fulfillment by offering interventions and information for success.
(630) 748-7729 View (630) 748-7729
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Polaris Counseling
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Naperville, IL 60563
At Polaris Counseling we specialize in working with couples and families, children, teens and individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, anger management, addictions and ADHD.
Welcome to Polaris Counseling! We are a group practice consisting of fully licensed counselors and social workers. Our mission is to provide high quality counseling services to individuals, couples and families in a professional, non-judgmental, supportive and friendly environment at an affordable cost to you. We strive to make every client feel welcome, respected and safe while in treatment with us and give one hundred and ten percent of our energy in helping you navigate your way through treatment successfully. Our compassionate, hardworking approach to counseling has become our trademark. Learn more at www.polariscounseling.com!
At Polaris Counseling we specialize in working with couples and families, children, teens and individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, anger management, addictions and ADHD.
Welcome to Polaris Counseling! We are a group practice consisting of fully licensed counselors and social workers. Our mission is to provide high quality counseling services to individuals, couples and families in a professional, non-judgmental, supportive and friendly environment at an affordable cost to you. We strive to make every client feel welcome, respected and safe while in treatment with us and give one hundred and ten percent of our energy in helping you navigate your way through treatment successfully. Our compassionate, hardworking approach to counseling has become our trademark. Learn more at www.polariscounseling.com!
(630) 948-5599 View (630) 948-5599
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Kathleen Hickey
Psychologist, RN, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Naperville, IL 60540
I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents and families.
I believe we have the potential to create a fulfilling life on every level. By engaging in the process of therapy, I have found that people are able to discover the courage and desire to change so they can seek a better, more complete way of being themselves, alone and in relationships. I approach each client as a unique individual and work to create a respectful and safe atmosphere where clients feel heard and their feelings validated. Through my active, caring and collaborative approach to psychotherapy, I hope to empower others to make positive changes in their lives and relationships.
I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents and families.
I believe we have the potential to create a fulfilling life on every level. By engaging in the process of therapy, I have found that people are able to discover the courage and desire to change so they can seek a better, more complete way of being themselves, alone and in relationships. I approach each client as a unique individual and work to create a respectful and safe atmosphere where clients feel heard and their feelings validated. Through my active, caring and collaborative approach to psychotherapy, I hope to empower others to make positive changes in their lives and relationships.
(630) 672-0924 View (630) 672-0924
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Bridgeview Clinical Services, Ltd.
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Naperville, IL 60563
I have been working as a therapist for fifteen years. I have experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, managed treatment programs and provided supervision to other clinicians in the field. I have worked with individuals facing a variety of issues including substance dependency, depression, anxiety, chronic mental illness, family and marriage issues. My area of specialty includes working with women and men who suffer from depression, anxiety, PSTD as a result of a medical conditions such as cancer; children/ adolescents with depression and anxiety, emotional regulation and behavioral/conduct challenges, and ADHD.
I have been working as a therapist for fifteen years. I have experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, managed treatment programs and provided supervision to other clinicians in the field. I have worked with individuals facing a variety of issues including substance dependency, depression, anxiety, chronic mental illness, family and marriage issues. My area of specialty includes working with women and men who suffer from depression, anxiety, PSTD as a result of a medical conditions such as cancer; children/ adolescents with depression and anxiety, emotional regulation and behavioral/conduct challenges, and ADHD.
(847) 737-7760 View (847) 737-7760
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Dr. Christine McGrath
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Naperville, IL 60563
Her focus is with those dealing with grief and loss, children who struggle with attachment, adoption and foster issues, mood and anxiety disorders, divorce, blended families, and social skills deficits.
Dr. McGrath is an experienced clinician with over a decade of successfully working with children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of concerns. Her clinical experience is expansive. She has led social skills groups for pre-adolescent and adolescent boys and girls; conducted ADHD assessments and psychological evaluations; administered intelligence screenings for gifted children, and has led grief and bereavement groups for adolescents in private and public schools. In addition, she has taught undergraduate courses at Wheaton College.
Her focus is with those dealing with grief and loss, children who struggle with attachment, adoption and foster issues, mood and anxiety disorders, divorce, blended families, and social skills deficits.
Dr. McGrath is an experienced clinician with over a decade of successfully working with children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of concerns. Her clinical experience is expansive. She has led social skills groups for pre-adolescent and adolescent boys and girls; conducted ADHD assessments and psychological evaluations; administered intelligence screenings for gifted children, and has led grief and bereavement groups for adolescents in private and public schools. In addition, she has taught undergraduate courses at Wheaton College.
(630) 230-1975 View (630) 230-1975
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Jodette Kwasniak-Wheat
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Naperville, IL 60563
I specialized my skills in child/adolescent assessment and psychotherapy during my 25 years of work.
My focus is in the area of child/adolescent mental health. I have special interest in the treatment of anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and various behavioral issues. My practice offers a safe and accepting environment.
I specialized my skills in child/adolescent assessment and psychotherapy during my 25 years of work.
My focus is in the area of child/adolescent mental health. I have special interest in the treatment of anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and various behavioral issues. My practice offers a safe and accepting environment.
(630) 338-0601 View (630) 338-0601
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Heather Lemke
Counselor, MA, NCC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Naperville, IL 60563
Ultimately, when meeting with clients - whether children, teenagers, couples, parents, or families - Heather's goal is to support and help them work through feelings, emotions, and experiences; establish personal goals for the present and future; and assist them in developing beneficial skills that can serve them well across many areas of their lives.
Heather Lemke specializes in behavioral concerns, school refusal, social skill development, parent- child relational struggles, conflict resolution, the development of coping skills, stress and anger management, and general communication support. A former crisis worker, Heather's expertise also involves working with youth, post-hospitalization.
Ultimately, when meeting with clients - whether children, teenagers, couples, parents, or families - Heather's goal is to support and help them work through feelings, emotions, and experiences; establish personal goals for the present and future; and assist them in developing beneficial skills that can serve them well across many areas of their lives.
Heather Lemke specializes in behavioral concerns, school refusal, social skill development, parent- child relational struggles, conflict resolution, the development of coping skills, stress and anger management, and general communication support. A former crisis worker, Heather's expertise also involves working with youth, post-hospitalization.
(331) 216-1398 View (331) 216-1398
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Sarah Nourzad
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Naperville, IL 60563  (Online Only)
Sarah Nourzad is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a decade of experience working with children and adolescents.  Sarah specializes in working with children on self-management skills, coping skills, peer related issues, school issues, and social skills. She has a great deal of experience with multiple disorders including ADHD, Anxiety, ODD, and Autism, among others.
Sarah Nourzad is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a decade of experience working with children and adolescents.  Sarah specializes in working with children on self-management skills, coping skills, peer related issues, school issues, and social skills. She has a great deal of experience with multiple disorders including ADHD, Anxiety, ODD, and Autism, among others.
(331) 246-1027 x240 View (331) 246-1027 x240
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Sue Schmidt
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Naperville, IL 60563
As individuals ponder entering therapy the unspoken question is often: Am I normal? Is what I, my child, my family going through normal? the answer to that question both compels people to come to therapy and also keeps people from walking through the door out of fear of what they may find.
As individuals ponder entering therapy the unspoken question is often: Am I normal? Is what I, my child, my family going through normal? the answer to that question both compels people to come to therapy and also keeps people from walking through the door out of fear of what they may find.
(630) 480-4614 View (630) 480-4614
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Kaitlyn Rinke
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Naperville, IL 60540
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who comes to Kindred Counseling with extensive experience working with children, adolescents and adults of all ages. I have received rave reviews from parents regarding my ability to connect with their children, incorporate and consult with parents during the therapy process, and help their children work through the issues they are facing. I have also helped many adults through individual therapy, couples therapy, and group therapy to facilitate change and live a better life.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who comes to Kindred Counseling with extensive experience working with children, adolescents and adults of all ages. I have received rave reviews from parents regarding my ability to connect with their children, incorporate and consult with parents during the therapy process, and help their children work through the issues they are facing. I have also helped many adults through individual therapy, couples therapy, and group therapy to facilitate change and live a better life.
(630) 360-8223 View (630) 360-8223
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Susan Myket, PhD & Associates
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Naperville, IL 60563
Our child, adolescent and family psychology practice serves people experiencing a range of issues. Specialty clinics in the practice include Assessment, Anxiety, Autism Spectrum, Eating Disorders, and Pediatric Psychology
Our child, adolescent and family psychology practice serves people experiencing a range of issues. Specialty clinics in the practice include Assessment, Anxiety, Autism Spectrum, Eating Disorders, and Pediatric Psychology
(630) 733-1421 View (630) 733-1421
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Melissa Roberts New
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Naperville, IL 60540
I am a certified child welfare specialist and have been trained as an Advocate for Victims of Abuse (AVA) through the Evangelical Covenant denomination.
Melissa is a seasoned clinician with over twenty years of experience in child welfare, with a focus on adolescents and young adults in crisis, eating disorders, and those who have a trauma history. She is motivated by a passion for adolescents and her community to create therapeutic relationships that are based on compassion, respect, and collaboration. Through building trust and a commitment to authentic relationships she can engage adolescents and young adults who have been considered difficult to work with by others.
I am a certified child welfare specialist and have been trained as an Advocate for Victims of Abuse (AVA) through the Evangelical Covenant denomination.
Melissa is a seasoned clinician with over twenty years of experience in child welfare, with a focus on adolescents and young adults in crisis, eating disorders, and those who have a trauma history. She is motivated by a passion for adolescents and her community to create therapeutic relationships that are based on compassion, respect, and collaboration. Through building trust and a commitment to authentic relationships she can engage adolescents and young adults who have been considered difficult to work with by others.
(331) 481-7237 View (331) 481-7237
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Kristi M Finn
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Naperville, IL 60540
I have experience providing individual, group and family therapy to children, adolescents and adults in a variety of settings including inpatient and outpatient programs, community mental health centers and group practice.
I am Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and founding partner of Compass Behavioral Health and Wellness, LLC, who is passionate about empowering individuals and families to achieve personal growth, improve emotional regulation and foster positive relationships. I enjoy utilizing my training on attachment and brain development to assist in coping with the effects of trauma, loss, divorce, disrupted attachments, adoption, depression and anxiety. Using a collaborative and relational approach, I strive to help individuals and couples establish and maintain healthy relationships, as well as strengthen their ability to cope with stressful life events
I have experience providing individual, group and family therapy to children, adolescents and adults in a variety of settings including inpatient and outpatient programs, community mental health centers and group practice.
I am Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and founding partner of Compass Behavioral Health and Wellness, LLC, who is passionate about empowering individuals and families to achieve personal growth, improve emotional regulation and foster positive relationships. I enjoy utilizing my training on attachment and brain development to assist in coping with the effects of trauma, loss, divorce, disrupted attachments, adoption, depression and anxiety. Using a collaborative and relational approach, I strive to help individuals and couples establish and maintain healthy relationships, as well as strengthen their ability to cope with stressful life events
(331) 701-2930 x2 View (331) 701-2930 x2
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Lorna London
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Naperville, IL 60563
I work from a cognitive-behavioral approach with children, adolescents and adults, to help them to efficiently attain their goals.
Life sometimes gives us lemons. It is up to us to turn it into lemonade. While change is good, it certainly can be hard. The journey toward self-fulfillment is best done with someone who can provide you with support and guidance. It would be a pleasure and a privilege to go on this journey with you. My aim is to collaborate with you to find solutions to problems, and to help you make the changes that are necessary to allow you to live a fulfilling life.
I work from a cognitive-behavioral approach with children, adolescents and adults, to help them to efficiently attain their goals.
Life sometimes gives us lemons. It is up to us to turn it into lemonade. While change is good, it certainly can be hard. The journey toward self-fulfillment is best done with someone who can provide you with support and guidance. It would be a pleasure and a privilege to go on this journey with you. My aim is to collaborate with you to find solutions to problems, and to help you make the changes that are necessary to allow you to live a fulfilling life.
(630) 395-7424 View (630) 395-7424
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Dan Peterson
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Naperville, IL 60540  (Online Only)
I have been working with challenging children for the past 25 years alternative schools, residential settings, outpatient counseling, and community mental health.
Raising challenging children can be exhausting and frustrating. You feel guilty about not being able to fix your child's behavioral problems and confused about what to do next. Although many professionals recommend your child take medication, you are not comfortable with it. Your child may be disagnosed with ADHD, ODD, OCD, Depression, Anxiety or have other disruptive behavioral components. You are looking for some options that help you feel good about your parenting style while helping your child succeed. If this sounds like your story in any way, you are not alone and I can help.
I have been working with challenging children for the past 25 years alternative schools, residential settings, outpatient counseling, and community mental health.
Raising challenging children can be exhausting and frustrating. You feel guilty about not being able to fix your child's behavioral problems and confused about what to do next. Although many professionals recommend your child take medication, you are not comfortable with it. Your child may be disagnosed with ADHD, ODD, OCD, Depression, Anxiety or have other disruptive behavioral components. You are looking for some options that help you feel good about your parenting style while helping your child succeed. If this sounds like your story in any way, you are not alone and I can help.
(630) 448-2843 View (630) 448-2843
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Inspirations of Courage, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Naperville, IL 60563  (Online Only)
Charisma S. Pryor, LCSW of Inspirations of Courage, PLLC, specializes in counseling individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, marital/partner problems, and more. Her treatment focuses on identifying tools to address the problem(s), improve coping skills, and positively recognize the client’s accomplishments! She brings over 21 years of experience as a Black female therapist, social worker, and counselor treating children, women, and men. Sessions are conducted virtually. I'm available to support you through your journey. Let's work together!
Charisma S. Pryor, LCSW of Inspirations of Courage, PLLC, specializes in counseling individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, marital/partner problems, and more. Her treatment focuses on identifying tools to address the problem(s), improve coping skills, and positively recognize the client’s accomplishments! She brings over 21 years of experience as a Black female therapist, social worker, and counselor treating children, women, and men. Sessions are conducted virtually. I'm available to support you through your journey. Let's work together!
(331) 999-6118 View (331) 999-6118
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Brittany M. Roback
Counselor, MA, LCPC, CADC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Naperville, IL 60563  (Online Only)
If you are a parent questioning your abilities to help your child/teen, a guardian watching your loved one struggle socially, emotionally, at school, or with an addiction, please do not hesitate to reach out.
I offer playful interventions to children and teens, ages 4 and up. I really enjoy working with parents on how to communicate more effectively with their child/teen and how to build positive healthy relationships. Another population I am passionate about working with is those struggling with addiction. Addiction can be observed in many forms from video gaming, eating disorders to substances. Whether struggling with addictions to school homework, I look at the family system as a whole. This allows me to evaluate the individual needs of the client and identify what is needed to assist the client to grow into their best self.
If you are a parent questioning your abilities to help your child/teen, a guardian watching your loved one struggle socially, emotionally, at school, or with an addiction, please do not hesitate to reach out.
I offer playful interventions to children and teens, ages 4 and up. I really enjoy working with parents on how to communicate more effectively with their child/teen and how to build positive healthy relationships. Another population I am passionate about working with is those struggling with addiction. Addiction can be observed in many forms from video gaming, eating disorders to substances. Whether struggling with addictions to school homework, I look at the family system as a whole. This allows me to evaluate the individual needs of the client and identify what is needed to assist the client to grow into their best self.
(630) 473-3481 View (630) 473-3481
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Keith Levasseur
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Naperville, IL 60563
In my work with children I use play therapy and have used EMDR with children as well.
I have worked as a counselor for over 20 years. I see people of all ages from 4 years old to 60 years of age. Much of my practice focuses on treating issues of trauma and anxiety. I enjoy seeing the transformation in many of my clients when I treat their trauma issues with EMDR. I also specialize in working with children and families. I treat many types of childhood issues, including behavior problems, depression, ADHD, and abuse issues.
In my work with children I use play therapy and have used EMDR with children as well.
I have worked as a counselor for over 20 years. I see people of all ages from 4 years old to 60 years of age. Much of my practice focuses on treating issues of trauma and anxiety. I enjoy seeing the transformation in many of my clients when I treat their trauma issues with EMDR. I also specialize in working with children and families. I treat many types of childhood issues, including behavior problems, depression, ADHD, and abuse issues.
(630) 765-3801 x304 View (630) 765-3801 x304
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Naperville, IL provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.

Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.

The best child therapists in Naperville build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.