Intellectual Disability Therapists in Park Ridge, IL

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Denea N Bialeschki
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068  (Online Only)
I have experience working with children, teenagers and adults who are dealing with symptoms of depression, anxiety, and ADHD. I also have extensive experience with neurodivergent individuals to assist in acquiring socialization, communication, and coping skills by using sessions to learn and apply strategies in their daily living and social interactions.
I have experience working with children, teenagers and adults who are dealing with symptoms of depression, anxiety, and ADHD. I also have extensive experience with neurodivergent individuals to assist in acquiring socialization, communication, and coping skills by using sessions to learn and apply strategies in their daily living and social interactions.
(773) 322-1058 View (773) 322-1058
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Karyn Cihak
Psychologist, PsyD, PsyD
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Dr. Karyn Cihak is a Psychologist in Illinois who has been practicing since 1999. They completed their undergraduate degree in Psychology at Augustana College. Their first Master’s Degree focusing on behavioral and family systems as related to clinical psychology is from Eastern Illinois University. After working in the field in inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, Dr. Cihak went on the earn their second Master’s degree and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Illinois School of Professional Psychology. Their training focused on neuropsychology and health psychology.
Dr. Karyn Cihak is a Psychologist in Illinois who has been practicing since 1999. They completed their undergraduate degree in Psychology at Augustana College. Their first Master’s Degree focusing on behavioral and family systems as related to clinical psychology is from Eastern Illinois University. After working in the field in inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, Dr. Cihak went on the earn their second Master’s degree and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Illinois School of Professional Psychology. Their training focused on neuropsychology and health psychology.
(847) 260-9320 View (847) 260-9320
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John Leffel
Psychologist, PsyD, LCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068
I am an experienced therapist who has worked with all ages and in numerous areas of life difficulties, both longer and shorter term. I work with clients based on strengths and developing insights into how issues develop and how to proactively address these issues. My work focuses on establishing a strong, trusting relationship from which to move forward.
I am an experienced therapist who has worked with all ages and in numerous areas of life difficulties, both longer and shorter term. I work with clients based on strengths and developing insights into how issues develop and how to proactively address these issues. My work focuses on establishing a strong, trusting relationship from which to move forward.
(224) 263-4731 View (224) 263-4731
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Margaret Silberman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Is your child having difficulty in school? Do you feel that he/she is not trying hard enough? Or do you feel that the school is not providing enough effective support? Perhaps there is a different problem interfering with learning. We can complete a comprehensive assessment of your child's strengths and weaknesses and provide recommendations to enhance his/her learning.
Is your child having difficulty in school? Do you feel that he/she is not trying hard enough? Or do you feel that the school is not providing enough effective support? Perhaps there is a different problem interfering with learning. We can complete a comprehensive assessment of your child's strengths and weaknesses and provide recommendations to enhance his/her learning.
(773) 915-0031 View (773) 915-0031
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Clark Thompson
Psychologist, PsyD, MA, BCN
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Do you, your child, or a loved one suffer from brain related issues such as ADHD, autism, learning disorders, concussion, dementia, stroke, anxiety, depression, or other issues? If so, I can help. As a clinical psychologist and board certified neurofeedback specialist, I have the expertise and skill set required to assess and improve brain functioning. My assessment services include neuropsychological assessment and quantitative EEG (qEEG) brain mapping, and my treatment services include psychotherapy, neurofeedback and photobiomodulation for a wide variety of issues. (I am no longer accepting psychotherapy clients at this time).
Do you, your child, or a loved one suffer from brain related issues such as ADHD, autism, learning disorders, concussion, dementia, stroke, anxiety, depression, or other issues? If so, I can help. As a clinical psychologist and board certified neurofeedback specialist, I have the expertise and skill set required to assess and improve brain functioning. My assessment services include neuropsychological assessment and quantitative EEG (qEEG) brain mapping, and my treatment services include psychotherapy, neurofeedback and photobiomodulation for a wide variety of issues. (I am no longer accepting psychotherapy clients at this time).
(773) 747-3512 View (773) 747-3512
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Michelle Kator
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Do you experience moments that are confusing and overwhelming? Do you find yourself searching for answers to overcome obstacles that prevent you from living your best life? Therapy is an avenue to explore your unique situation and assist in obtaining skills to find success. Utilizing various evidence based approaches, one can become empowered to manage life challenges.
Do you experience moments that are confusing and overwhelming? Do you find yourself searching for answers to overcome obstacles that prevent you from living your best life? Therapy is an avenue to explore your unique situation and assist in obtaining skills to find success. Utilizing various evidence based approaches, one can become empowered to manage life challenges.
(773) 915-0656 View (773) 915-0656
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Samantha Veronica Nguyen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
I am a licensed professional counselor who wants to do more than a traditional human service in the community. I want to give back to generations and help with generational trauma. Through healing work and mixed modalities of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and trauma-informed therapy, I strive to empower each and every person. With a holistic approach, I address the person as a whole by working on all parts of one’s self. Each therapeutic session is customized to each individual’s needs so that they can succeed. Are you ready to make a difference in your life? If so, feel free to contact me!
I am a licensed professional counselor who wants to do more than a traditional human service in the community. I want to give back to generations and help with generational trauma. Through healing work and mixed modalities of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and trauma-informed therapy, I strive to empower each and every person. With a holistic approach, I address the person as a whole by working on all parts of one’s self. Each therapeutic session is customized to each individual’s needs so that they can succeed. Are you ready to make a difference in your life? If so, feel free to contact me!
(224) 243-3236 View (224) 243-3236
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Taylor Karey
Licensed Social Worker, LSW
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Hi, and thank you for visiting my profile! I’m a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for helping individuals through life’s transitions and challenges. Whether you’re dealing with stress, navigating a career change, or experiencing relationship difficulties, anxiety, or depression, I’m here to offer support. I have experience working with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, self-esteem concerns, trauma, family challenges, and grief. I believe that everyone’s journey is unique, and I’m here to walk alongside you as you work through whatever life brings your way. I look forward to connecting with you and helping you.
Hi, and thank you for visiting my profile! I’m a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for helping individuals through life’s transitions and challenges. Whether you’re dealing with stress, navigating a career change, or experiencing relationship difficulties, anxiety, or depression, I’m here to offer support. I have experience working with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, self-esteem concerns, trauma, family challenges, and grief. I believe that everyone’s journey is unique, and I’m here to walk alongside you as you work through whatever life brings your way. I look forward to connecting with you and helping you.
(224) 836-4345 View (224) 836-4345
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Joseph O'Donnell
Psychologist, PhD, MA, MBA
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
I work with outpatients, mostly children but some adults. We have treated both Adults and children with a specialty intervention called neurofeedback. Our target clients are neurodevelopmentally delayed such as autism, learning disabilities, and other neurologically impaired clientele. We have been highly successful treating attention deficit disorder without medication with a 90% success rate. We have also treated with success those with cognitive impairment due to head injuries, stroke, and have been particularly effective in treating anxiety disorder.
I work with outpatients, mostly children but some adults. We have treated both Adults and children with a specialty intervention called neurofeedback. Our target clients are neurodevelopmentally delayed such as autism, learning disabilities, and other neurologically impaired clientele. We have been highly successful treating attention deficit disorder without medication with a 90% success rate. We have also treated with success those with cognitive impairment due to head injuries, stroke, and have been particularly effective in treating anxiety disorder.
(224) 563-1126 View (224) 563-1126
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Daisy Franco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068  (Online Only)
Hi there! My name is Daisy Franco, and I am a seasoned bilingual LCSW based in Illinois with over a decade of experience. I provide individual therapy for BIPOC adolescents, young adults, and grown adults with emotional support in life transitions, women's issues, dealing with work-life balance, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, body image, and c-PTSD. I also have a strong foundation background in working with adult clients with chronic mental illness and dual-integrated co-occurring disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar I, and II. I'm also trained to complete various immigration evaluations, such as asylum seekers.
Hi there! My name is Daisy Franco, and I am a seasoned bilingual LCSW based in Illinois with over a decade of experience. I provide individual therapy for BIPOC adolescents, young adults, and grown adults with emotional support in life transitions, women's issues, dealing with work-life balance, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, body image, and c-PTSD. I also have a strong foundation background in working with adult clients with chronic mental illness and dual-integrated co-occurring disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar I, and II. I'm also trained to complete various immigration evaluations, such as asylum seekers.
(708) 729-5023 View (708) 729-5023
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The Learning Assessment Center
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068
The Learning Assessment Center provides comprehensive evaluations for school aged-children, adolescents, college students and adults that help to reveal an individual’s pattern of strengths and weaknesses, identify learning and attentional disorders, autism and differentiate normal stressors that foster the development and resiliency, from anxiety and mood disorders that impede healthy development. Assessments provide a comprehensive picture of an individual’s functioning that can be used to guide parents, teachers, therapists, and other professionals in providing targeted research-supported interventions and accommodations.
The Learning Assessment Center provides comprehensive evaluations for school aged-children, adolescents, college students and adults that help to reveal an individual’s pattern of strengths and weaknesses, identify learning and attentional disorders, autism and differentiate normal stressors that foster the development and resiliency, from anxiety and mood disorders that impede healthy development. Assessments provide a comprehensive picture of an individual’s functioning that can be used to guide parents, teachers, therapists, and other professionals in providing targeted research-supported interventions and accommodations.
(847) 655-5658 View (847) 655-5658
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Jennifer Palmer
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Not accepting new clients
I am passionate about working with individuals with developmental differences (ex: ASD, Intellectual Disability), comorbid mental health concerns (ex: anxiety), and related challenges. I strive to individualize treatment so that it best matches each patient’s unique strengths and needs and supports patients in reaching their therapy goals. Often, my work involves supporting patients and their families in increasing insight into reported areas of concern, building strengths, growing new skills, developing greater community connection and support, and managing stressors that arise as one navigates daily life.
I am passionate about working with individuals with developmental differences (ex: ASD, Intellectual Disability), comorbid mental health concerns (ex: anxiety), and related challenges. I strive to individualize treatment so that it best matches each patient’s unique strengths and needs and supports patients in reaching their therapy goals. Often, my work involves supporting patients and their families in increasing insight into reported areas of concern, building strengths, growing new skills, developing greater community connection and support, and managing stressors that arise as one navigates daily life.
(708) 367-6973 View (708) 367-6973

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Jessica Carlisle
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60640
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Art Therapist. My theoretical approach is grounded in a strengths-based, person centered, studio model. Using this approach for the therapeutic process allows for multiple opportunities of growth for my clients. In my work, I love to therapeutically support my clients in their creative journey. Together, we can explore materials, art making techniques and develop life skills in the art studio.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Art Therapist. My theoretical approach is grounded in a strengths-based, person centered, studio model. Using this approach for the therapeutic process allows for multiple opportunities of growth for my clients. In my work, I love to therapeutically support my clients in their creative journey. Together, we can explore materials, art making techniques and develop life skills in the art studio.
(773) 207-3765 View (773) 207-3765
Nicole Shannon Christen
MEd, BCBA
Verified Verified
Oak Park, IL 60301
I have helped families with adults and teens with disabilities to solve problems and meet their goals. I am experienced with treating challenging behaviors and teaching critical skills. Some skills I have assisted with: self management, mindfulness, activities of daily living, problem solving, executive functioning, job skills, community safety, and social skills.
I have helped families with adults and teens with disabilities to solve problems and meet their goals. I am experienced with treating challenging behaviors and teaching critical skills. Some skills I have assisted with: self management, mindfulness, activities of daily living, problem solving, executive functioning, job skills, community safety, and social skills.
(708) 722-8105 View (708) 722-8105
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Eme Swaggthorne
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, ATR-P
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60647
With lived experience as a queer person, I am deeply committed to supporting the LGBTQ+ community. My specialties include working with individuals navigating life transitions, grief, neurodivergence, Kink/BDSM, and consensual non-monogamy. In addition, I have experience supporting individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. My approach is sex-positive, strengths-based, and person-centered, using a holistic perspective to understand your background, current self, and aspirations for the future. In our sessions, we’ll work together in a collaborative partnership to help you achieve your goals.
With lived experience as a queer person, I am deeply committed to supporting the LGBTQ+ community. My specialties include working with individuals navigating life transitions, grief, neurodivergence, Kink/BDSM, and consensual non-monogamy. In addition, I have experience supporting individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. My approach is sex-positive, strengths-based, and person-centered, using a holistic perspective to understand your background, current self, and aspirations for the future. In our sessions, we’ll work together in a collaborative partnership to help you achieve your goals.
(773) 692-6628 View (773) 692-6628
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Jeanne L Forsberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60639  (Online Only)
Hello! What brings you here? Each person has a unique story and that story is often the key to the best solutions. Maybe there is something you want to change about yourself, or maybe life is not going as expected and you want to explore possibilities. You may have a past grief or trauma that is making moving forward difficult or complicated. Perhaps a new situation has thrown your life "off track" and you are having trouble adjusting to the new reality. I am here to explore the possibilities with you. You've got this!
Hello! What brings you here? Each person has a unique story and that story is often the key to the best solutions. Maybe there is something you want to change about yourself, or maybe life is not going as expected and you want to explore possibilities. You may have a past grief or trauma that is making moving forward difficult or complicated. Perhaps a new situation has thrown your life "off track" and you are having trouble adjusting to the new reality. I am here to explore the possibilities with you. You've got this!
(773) 389-2324 View (773) 389-2324
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Dr. Lindsay McCary
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Deerfield, IL 60015
I work with autistic individuals and their families as well families who are concerned their child may have autism. Our Illinois location specializes in early diagnostic evaluations for children 14 months to 5 years. In Madison, WI we support diagnostic services for children 14 months to 16 years. Individual, group, and family mental health services in both locations span up to 26 years of age.
I work with autistic individuals and their families as well families who are concerned their child may have autism. Our Illinois location specializes in early diagnostic evaluations for children 14 months to 5 years. In Madison, WI we support diagnostic services for children 14 months to 16 years. Individual, group, and family mental health services in both locations span up to 26 years of age.
(608) 680-2722 View (608) 680-2722
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Suzy Puican
Counselor, MEd, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oak Park, IL 60301
Many people feel that difficult or painful experiences have the power to define them, or that it may have damaged them permanently. I aim to help my clients recognize that difficult situations will not ‘destroy’ or ‘define’ them, and instead help them regain some control in deciding who they are and the path they want to take. I believe in utilizing therapy to help my clients recognize their own personal story and growth. I provide support and tools for my clients to use along the way, drawing from a wide toolbox of therapy approaches, including EMDR.
Many people feel that difficult or painful experiences have the power to define them, or that it may have damaged them permanently. I aim to help my clients recognize that difficult situations will not ‘destroy’ or ‘define’ them, and instead help them regain some control in deciding who they are and the path they want to take. I believe in utilizing therapy to help my clients recognize their own personal story and growth. I provide support and tools for my clients to use along the way, drawing from a wide toolbox of therapy approaches, including EMDR.
(331) 207-1983 View (331) 207-1983
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Lenora Perkins
Pre-Licensed Professional, ALMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Oak Park, IL 60301  (Online Only)
Being trained in integrative systemic therapy, I believe that each client is a conglomeration of their human experiences and the various systems and and organizations that impact them. With this belief, I provide therapy to individuals, families and couples. I believe that therapy is a collaborative experience where we work as a team to guide you through your current situation. As a Marriage and Family therapist, I am dedicated to the mission of anti-racism, gender affirmation, and curiosity. Bringing my own authenticity into the space will hopefully provide comfort and safety so real work can be done.
Being trained in integrative systemic therapy, I believe that each client is a conglomeration of their human experiences and the various systems and and organizations that impact them. With this belief, I provide therapy to individuals, families and couples. I believe that therapy is a collaborative experience where we work as a team to guide you through your current situation. As a Marriage and Family therapist, I am dedicated to the mission of anti-racism, gender affirmation, and curiosity. Bringing my own authenticity into the space will hopefully provide comfort and safety so real work can be done.
(708) 787-3566 View (708) 787-3566
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Healing Humans
Counselor, PsyD, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60647
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or feeling lost in life? We are Healing Humans and we specialize in helping individuals navigate these challenges and find their way towards a more fulfilling life. As a licensed therapists with years of experience and training, we have helped numerous clients overcome these obstacles and create the life they want.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or feeling lost in life? We are Healing Humans and we specialize in helping individuals navigate these challenges and find their way towards a more fulfilling life. As a licensed therapists with years of experience and training, we have helped numerous clients overcome these obstacles and create the life they want.
(773) 492-6525 View (773) 492-6525