Therapists in West Chicago, IL
Wayne/Winfield Area Youth/Family Services (WAYS)
LCPC, LCSW, LSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Chicago, IL 60185
Taking the first step toward change is hard. Whether it is change for yourself, your family, or for your child we are here to support you. Our group of therapy professionals each take their own unique approach to therapy sessions but the main goal is the same: to support individuals in living their best life possible. Each therapy professional strives to truly listen and understand the individual that they are working with in order to provide the best services possible while maintaining a safe and comfortable environment where you will feel heard and supported.
Taking the first step toward change is hard. Whether it is change for yourself, your family, or for your child we are here to support you. Our group of therapy professionals each take their own unique approach to therapy sessions but the main goal is the same: to support individuals in living their best life possible. Each therapy professional strives to truly listen and understand the individual that they are working with in order to provide the best services possible while maintaining a safe and comfortable environment where you will feel heard and supported.
Lauren Matovu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Chicago, IL 60185
There are times when life can feel overwhelming and as though the heaviness is too much to carry. Taking this first step in your journey of healing and emotional health takes courage, and I am here to remind you that you do not have to journey alone. I'm committed to coming alongside you, as you set goals and explore what it means to experience healing and growth.
There are times when life can feel overwhelming and as though the heaviness is too much to carry. Taking this first step in your journey of healing and emotional health takes courage, and I am here to remind you that you do not have to journey alone. I'm committed to coming alongside you, as you set goals and explore what it means to experience healing and growth.
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As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I am well equipped to dive into these issues with you, or you and your child.
Experiencing unexplained sources of anxiety, and not understanding out own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can be really scary. Not being able to understand or effectively communicate with your child can be even scarier. If you are an overwhelmed parent of a child or adolescent who is experiencing difficulties such as anxiety, depression, anger, explosive emotion, isolation, self-harm, or identity confusion, or you yourself are struggling to understand your own thoughts, feelings, or sexual/gender identity, I may be the right fit for you.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I am well equipped to dive into these issues with you, or you and your child.
Experiencing unexplained sources of anxiety, and not understanding out own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can be really scary. Not being able to understand or effectively communicate with your child can be even scarier. If you are an overwhelmed parent of a child or adolescent who is experiencing difficulties such as anxiety, depression, anger, explosive emotion, isolation, self-harm, or identity confusion, or you yourself are struggling to understand your own thoughts, feelings, or sexual/gender identity, I may be the right fit for you.
I specialize in working with children ages 3+ and their parents by teaching skills and addressing the problems they face in different enviornments.
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 specialize in working with children ages 3+ and their parents by teaching skills and addressing the problems they face in different enviornments.
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.
Together, we are stronger and will walk on this journey of life to get you or your child through what ever is troubling you or your child.
I received my Master of Counseling Psychology Degree from Trinity Christian College and continually work to keep myself familiar with new therapies and methods in the field. I will create interventions that are made specifically for a certain person, and are a combination of evidence-based strategies and creative interventions. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and have experience working with a wide range of ages, disorders, and cultural backgrounds.
Together, we are stronger and will walk on this journey of life to get you or your child through what ever is troubling you or your child.
I received my Master of Counseling Psychology Degree from Trinity Christian College and continually work to keep myself familiar with new therapies and methods in the field. I will create interventions that are made specifically for a certain person, and are a combination of evidence-based strategies and creative interventions. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and have experience working with a wide range of ages, disorders, and cultural backgrounds.
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
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!
I am passionate about providing counseling for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I enjoy working with diverse cultural backgrounds, all sexual orientations and gender, and advocating for clients. I use an integrative treatment pulling from Humanistic, Systems, Trauma-Informed, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while incorporating expressive therapy techniques for individual clients. For couples therapy, I use the Emotionally Focused Couples therapy techniques to help couples understand and dismantle unhealth conflict cycles.
I am passionate about providing counseling for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I enjoy working with diverse cultural backgrounds, all sexual orientations and gender, and advocating for clients. I use an integrative treatment pulling from Humanistic, Systems, Trauma-Informed, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while incorporating expressive therapy techniques for individual clients. For couples therapy, I use the Emotionally Focused Couples therapy techniques to help couples understand and dismantle unhealth conflict cycles.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan and have extensive experience working with children, teenagers, and adults struggling with ADHD, behavioral difficulties, anxiety, depression, self-harm, life transitions, relationship difficulties, survivors of trauma, adoption and foster care.
I strongly believe in the importance of providing a safe, authentic, and accepting space for my clients to be able to take the brave steps necessary to obtain the growth and healing they desire. My personal and professional experiences have shaped my desire to support those who have been feeling stuck in a certain area of life, are struggling with life transitions and desiring skills to actively alter their current chapter. I commit to walk alongside my clients amidst their renewed strength, understanding, resilience, and hope.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan and have extensive experience working with children, teenagers, and adults struggling with ADHD, behavioral difficulties, anxiety, depression, self-harm, life transitions, relationship difficulties, survivors of trauma, adoption and foster care.
I strongly believe in the importance of providing a safe, authentic, and accepting space for my clients to be able to take the brave steps necessary to obtain the growth and healing they desire. My personal and professional experiences have shaped my desire to support those who have been feeling stuck in a certain area of life, are struggling with life transitions and desiring skills to actively alter their current chapter. I commit to walk alongside my clients amidst their renewed strength, understanding, resilience, and hope.
Ellie Mental Health- Chicagoland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lisle, IL 60532
We offer care for children (5+), adolescents, young adult, and adults.
Ellie Mental Health is all about being authentic while providing a safe, compassionate and inviting space for our clients. We strive to provide exceptional ethical, compassionate care that meets people where they are, demonstrates empathy and recognizes whole person care.
We offer care for children (5+), adolescents, young adult, and adults.
Ellie Mental Health is all about being authentic while providing a safe, compassionate and inviting space for our clients. We strive to provide exceptional ethical, compassionate care that meets people where they are, demonstrates empathy and recognizes whole person care.
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.
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.
Jennifer Memmen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wheaton, IL 60187 (Online Only)
I often collaborate with parents around behavioral/social/emotional concerns for their children during early childhood.
Is your pregnancy or postpartum experience different than you had hoped? Are you feeling out of sorts, down or anxious? Are you feeling isolated or overwhelmed in your parenting journey? You are not alone and there is help. I provide a non-judgmental space where you can feel safe and understood. I specialize in maternal mental health that addresses pregnancy/postpartum care, trauma, adoption and parenting.
I often collaborate with parents around behavioral/social/emotional concerns for their children during early childhood.
Is your pregnancy or postpartum experience different than you had hoped? Are you feeling out of sorts, down or anxious? Are you feeling isolated or overwhelmed in your parenting journey? You are not alone and there is help. I provide a non-judgmental space where you can feel safe and understood. I specialize in maternal mental health that addresses pregnancy/postpartum care, trauma, adoption and parenting.
Dr. Corie McNally
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
Saint Charles, IL 60174 (Online Only)
My passion is working with children and couples.
I have obtained my PsyD from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, an APA accredited program. I am currently working towards licensure. In my clinical work I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families alike. I am currently most interested in the treatment of disorders and issues related to identity, attachment, relational problems, depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, grief and loss, behavioral problems, parenting issues, and adoption.
My passion is working with children and couples.
I have obtained my PsyD from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, an APA accredited program. I am currently working towards licensure. In my clinical work I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families alike. I am currently most interested in the treatment of disorders and issues related to identity, attachment, relational problems, depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, grief and loss, behavioral problems, parenting issues, and adoption.
Are you struggling with a painful situation? Have you lost something precious to you? Do you feel "stuck" and uncertain of which way to turn? Are you a parent who is worried about your child? Is your family in conflict? Are you feeling overwhelmed? If you are ready to regain control of your life, this is the perfect time to seek help. I offer a warm, supportive environment and strive to instill hope while empowering people to make meaningful changes in their lives. I am easy to connect with. Together, we can reduce your anxiety and depression so you can experience greater inner peace.
Are you struggling with a painful situation? Have you lost something precious to you? Do you feel "stuck" and uncertain of which way to turn? Are you a parent who is worried about your child? Is your family in conflict? Are you feeling overwhelmed? If you are ready to regain control of your life, this is the perfect time to seek help. I offer a warm, supportive environment and strive to instill hope while empowering people to make meaningful changes in their lives. I am easy to connect with. Together, we can reduce your anxiety and depression so you can experience greater inner peace.
Dr. Jacey Keeney, Postdoctoral Fellow, earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science, with an emphasis on Health Psychology. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at Penn Medicine, in the Princeton Center for Eating Disorders. Dr. Keeney specializes in treating children, adolescents, young adults, and athletes struggling with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Dr. Keeney has been under the mentorship of Dr. Paul Mullen on the treatment of children and adolescents since she was an undergraduate student at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.
Dr. Jacey Keeney, Postdoctoral Fellow, earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science, with an emphasis on Health Psychology. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at Penn Medicine, in the Princeton Center for Eating Disorders. Dr. Keeney specializes in treating children, adolescents, young adults, and athletes struggling with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Dr. Keeney has been under the mentorship of Dr. Paul Mullen on the treatment of children and adolescents since she was an undergraduate student at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.
Empowered And Authentic Living, LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, JD, LCPC
Verified Verified
Bartlett, IL 60103
We specialize in anxiety, depression, bipolar, ADD/ADHD, LGBTQ, trauma (PTSD & Complex PTSD), grief and loss, domestic violence, couple, and family issues, shadow work, and inner child healing.
Thank you for taking the time to read about EAL. We believe you have the right to live your best life; to be your most empowered and authentic self. We believe that everyone eventually seeks meaning and purpose in their life, and finding and living this ultimate goal will bring long lasting joy and true happiness. We are a unique holistic practice that focuses on mind, body, and spirit, integrating Psychology, Spirituality, and Metaphysics to get to the root of your emotional issues that block you from experiencing peace and happiness. We help young children, teens, adults, couples, and families to help open and guide them on a path to living and enjoying life fully. We also hold retreats, seminars, and trainings (CEUs) to support the needs of our clients and our community.
We specialize in anxiety, depression, bipolar, ADD/ADHD, LGBTQ, trauma (PTSD & Complex PTSD), grief and loss, domestic violence, couple, and family issues, shadow work, and inner child healing.
Thank you for taking the time to read about EAL. We believe you have the right to live your best life; to be your most empowered and authentic self. We believe that everyone eventually seeks meaning and purpose in their life, and finding and living this ultimate goal will bring long lasting joy and true happiness. We are a unique holistic practice that focuses on mind, body, and spirit, integrating Psychology, Spirituality, and Metaphysics to get to the root of your emotional issues that block you from experiencing peace and happiness. We help young children, teens, adults, couples, and families to help open and guide them on a path to living and enjoying life fully. We also hold retreats, seminars, and trainings (CEUs) to support the needs of our clients and our community.
Prior to private practice, I worked at a severe residential facility in Belleville, Illinois with children ages 5-16.
You deserve to feel confident, safe and loved. I am passionate about working with children, adolescents and adults, who struggle with anxiety, managing their anger, and lack social skills. My goal is to help you feel safe and comfortable while having some fun in therapy.
Prior to private practice, I worked at a severe residential facility in Belleville, Illinois with children ages 5-16.
You deserve to feel confident, safe and loved. I am passionate about working with children, adolescents and adults, who struggle with anxiety, managing their anger, and lack social skills. My goal is to help you feel safe and comfortable while having some fun in therapy.
Julia Friesen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Winfield, IL 60190
Are you looking to increase your sense of effectiveness with family, work, and friends? I assist individuals and families in sorting out what current and past factors may be contributing to their situation, in order to resolve issues and create space for healing. I am a psychotherapist experienced in working with adults, children and families with a variety of concerns. With adults and teens, my approaches include insight-oriented and cognitive-behavioral therapy. When working with children, I often use play therapy and parent coaching.
Are you looking to increase your sense of effectiveness with family, work, and friends? I assist individuals and families in sorting out what current and past factors may be contributing to their situation, in order to resolve issues and create space for healing. I am a psychotherapist experienced in working with adults, children and families with a variety of concerns. With adults and teens, my approaches include insight-oriented and cognitive-behavioral therapy. When working with children, I often use play therapy and parent coaching.
Labyrinth Counseling and Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
Naperville, IL 60563
Interventions are also effective with School & Social Anxiety, Grief/Loss, Self Harm and Behavior issues of children.
I specialize in treating Trauma (single event, long-term and attachment) with experiential therapies, including EMDR & Somatic Experiencing. These interventions recognize the need to go beyond changing your thoughts and focus on helping people regulate the body sensations and emotions that continue to be experienced. For example: a person may know that a traumatic event is over and yet continue to feel the emotion of anxiety and the body sensation of muscle tension (never truly relaxing or feeling safe). This can activate an impulse to run away from situations, become angry/defensive or shut down (depressed/ avoidant/dissociative)
Interventions are also effective with School & Social Anxiety, Grief/Loss, Self Harm and Behavior issues of children.
I specialize in treating Trauma (single event, long-term and attachment) with experiential therapies, including EMDR & Somatic Experiencing. These interventions recognize the need to go beyond changing your thoughts and focus on helping people regulate the body sensations and emotions that continue to be experienced. For example: a person may know that a traumatic event is over and yet continue to feel the emotion of anxiety and the body sensation of muscle tension (never truly relaxing or feeling safe). This can activate an impulse to run away from situations, become angry/defensive or shut down (depressed/ avoidant/dissociative)
Katie Saraga
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Naperville, IL 60540 (Online Only)
Using holistic and strengths-based therapy methods, I love helping children and teens grow more confident during this critical, and often challenging, time in their development.
Using holistic and strengths-based therapy methods, I love helping children and teens grow more confident during this critical, and often challenging, time in their development.
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Nearby Child Therapists Searches for West Chicago
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- Wheaton
- Winfield
Child Therapists
Child psychologists in West Chicago, 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 West Chicago 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.
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 West Chicago 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.