Children (6 to 10) Therapists in Western Springs, IL
![Photo of Sarah Lesniak, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5a3e3d19-419b-40ff-af78-bc0f95f4038f/2/320x400.jpeg)
Sarah Lesniak, LSW, looks at the therapeutic process as a collaborative relationship. She meets clients halfway if they are willing to meet her halfway. Sarah treats clients as people and not their disorders, and she strives to provide a safe, comfortable place for them to open up. Sarah earned an MSW from University of St. Francis and has extensive experience working with adolescents and adults struggling with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and PTSD. She currently treats clients age 9 and up.
Sarah Lesniak, LSW, looks at the therapeutic process as a collaborative relationship. She meets clients halfway if they are willing to meet her halfway. Sarah treats clients as people and not their disorders, and she strives to provide a safe, comfortable place for them to open up. Sarah earned an MSW from University of St. Francis and has extensive experience working with adolescents and adults struggling with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and PTSD. She currently treats clients age 9 and up.
![Photo of Anne Guinta, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/54b5fe6d-4e50-4da2-ae15-ba3dbf5e9559/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am a Clinical Psychologist and private practice owner of AG Psychology Associates. I specialize in the treatment of children, adolescents, parents, and adults. Together with my clients, I develop practical strategies to better express and manage their symptoms to foster long-lasting change. In addition to working individually with children, I also work with parents to identify strategies for home that complement their parenting style and develop effective communication skills in the child/parent relationship, as well as within the family.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and private practice owner of AG Psychology Associates. I specialize in the treatment of children, adolescents, parents, and adults. Together with my clients, I develop practical strategies to better express and manage their symptoms to foster long-lasting change. In addition to working individually with children, I also work with parents to identify strategies for home that complement their parenting style and develop effective communication skills in the child/parent relationship, as well as within the family.
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.
![Photo of Karen 'kari' Fisher, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/30b8b07b-b001-46d6-a509-73323eb44405/2/320x400.jpeg)
Karen 'kari' Fisher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Western Springs, IL 60558
Karen (Kari) Fisher is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois. She has earned her MSW in social work from Loyola University Chicago. In addition, she has an MA in School Leadership from Concordia University Chicago. Kari spent 28 years in the public school system working with ages 2 years to 22 years old, along with parents. Additional experiences include clinics and hospitals with multi-generational ages, as well as treatment with older mature adults.
Karen (Kari) Fisher is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois. She has earned her MSW in social work from Loyola University Chicago. In addition, she has an MA in School Leadership from Concordia University Chicago. Kari spent 28 years in the public school system working with ages 2 years to 22 years old, along with parents. Additional experiences include clinics and hospitals with multi-generational ages, as well as treatment with older mature adults.
![Photo of Kendra Caple, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c18e208f-c695-4fee-83f5-4b11524b0a8e/1/320x400.jpeg)
Kendra Caple, LPC, helps clients recognize their strengths and achieve goals. She works with children, adolescents, adults, and families struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, anger management, domestic violence, and more. Kendra received an undergraduate degree from Northern Illinois University and a graduate degree from National Louis University. Throughout her mental health career, she worked in non-profit, youth development, crisis intervention, case management, and more. In therapy, Kendra uses DBT, CBT, and various other approaches to help clients in identify and modify behavior.
Kendra Caple, LPC, helps clients recognize their strengths and achieve goals. She works with children, adolescents, adults, and families struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, anger management, domestic violence, and more. Kendra received an undergraduate degree from Northern Illinois University and a graduate degree from National Louis University. Throughout her mental health career, she worked in non-profit, youth development, crisis intervention, case management, and more. In therapy, Kendra uses DBT, CBT, and various other approaches to help clients in identify and modify behavior.
![Photo of Samantha Dunne, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a1aa0375-36c7-4116-85db-d85ec4ef72ef/2/320x400.jpeg)
I work with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. I specialize in working with teens & young adults. My specialties include stress, anxiety, anger, depression, self-esteem, emotional regulation, procrastination/motivation, & relationship issues. I also have a great deal of experience working with individuals who have experienced traumatic events in their lives. I use various strategies such as Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Direct Feedback, Trauma Informed Care, Exposure Therapy, Skills Based Approach, Stages of Change, & Motivational Interviewing.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. I specialize in working with teens & young adults. My specialties include stress, anxiety, anger, depression, self-esteem, emotional regulation, procrastination/motivation, & relationship issues. I also have a great deal of experience working with individuals who have experienced traumatic events in their lives. I use various strategies such as Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Direct Feedback, Trauma Informed Care, Exposure Therapy, Skills Based Approach, Stages of Change, & Motivational Interviewing.
![Photo of Susan M. Stutzman, MA, LCPC, RPT-S, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4d456eb6-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
Many parents feel helpless when their kids are acting out of control or regressing in their development. And, an increasing number of kids are struggling with their mental health and parents feel frustrated because they don’t always know how to help. But it doesn't have to stay that way. I provide transformative child counseling so kids can find relief from mental struggles and I work to equip parents with tools to make meaningful connections with the kiddos for a lifetime.
Many parents feel helpless when their kids are acting out of control or regressing in their development. And, an increasing number of kids are struggling with their mental health and parents feel frustrated because they don’t always know how to help. But it doesn't have to stay that way. I provide transformative child counseling so kids can find relief from mental struggles and I work to equip parents with tools to make meaningful connections with the kiddos for a lifetime.
![Photo of Nancy Lawrenz, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c1d0941-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/4/320x400.jpeg)
Completing challenging graduate degrees and clinically practicing in Social Work, Psychology and Psychoanalysis has provided me with a broad range of experiences with many types of people, enabling me to offer the option of psychotherapy or psychoanalysis as needed. These combined trainings and professional work have provided the necessary tools, perspectives and resources to address people's ongoing unhappiness, unexpected pain and crises and the sometimes stunning blows of grief. Areas of expertise include: anxieties/phobias; low self-esteem/depression/post-partum depression; complicated bereavement--loss of babies/children/parents/spouses; relationship conflicts--between adults or parents/child; and underachievement.
Completing challenging graduate degrees and clinically practicing in Social Work, Psychology and Psychoanalysis has provided me with a broad range of experiences with many types of people, enabling me to offer the option of psychotherapy or psychoanalysis as needed. These combined trainings and professional work have provided the necessary tools, perspectives and resources to address people's ongoing unhappiness, unexpected pain and crises and the sometimes stunning blows of grief. Areas of expertise include: anxieties/phobias; low self-esteem/depression/post-partum depression; complicated bereavement--loss of babies/children/parents/spouses; relationship conflicts--between adults or parents/child; and underachievement.
![Photo of Asma Halim, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c482b288-7517-49bd-b320-fd8e3bd7df2c/1/320x400.jpeg)
Our emotional health and well-being play a large role in the choices we make. If you find that issues such as anxiety and depression are consuming your life, psychotherapy can help you to take control over your feelings, and ultimately allow you to have more positive experiences.
Our emotional health and well-being play a large role in the choices we make. If you find that issues such as anxiety and depression are consuming your life, psychotherapy can help you to take control over your feelings, and ultimately allow you to have more positive experiences.
![Photo of Bill Melon, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3bfe9250-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I have over 30 years experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I see people of all ages who struggle with a wide range of problems and concerns that impede their ability to function more fully or find more satisfaction in their life. Some of these difficulties include depression, anxiety, developing and maintaining relationships, anger management, and chronic unhappiness or emptiness. I also work with parents looking for guidance to better understand and help their children who may suffer with behavioral, developmental, or learning problems.
I have over 30 years experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I see people of all ages who struggle with a wide range of problems and concerns that impede their ability to function more fully or find more satisfaction in their life. Some of these difficulties include depression, anxiety, developing and maintaining relationships, anger management, and chronic unhappiness or emptiness. I also work with parents looking for guidance to better understand and help their children who may suffer with behavioral, developmental, or learning problems.
![Photo of Dr. Tamara L. Tencer - Dr Tamara L Tencer & Associates, PC, PsyD, APIT, PSYPACT, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/71dcdb8a-8a73-4211-ad6c-787d490eb885/3/320x400.jpeg)
Dr Tamara L Tencer & Associates, PC
Psychologist, PsyD, APIT, PSYPACT
Verified Verified
Western Springs, IL 60558
Supervising since 2005, and a previous Director of Training with over 20 years of experience, I consider it a privilege to offer meaningful work for children, adolescents, adults, couples, parents, and families. Through a genuine caregiving, positive lens we provide support to others. Through the relationship-oriented, Inner Humanism approach, we offer an understanding of development across the lifespan. The care individuals receive is characterized by achieving an inner well-being and happiness that remains stable and conflict free regardless of life obstacles, family changes, and daily ups and downs.
Supervising since 2005, and a previous Director of Training with over 20 years of experience, I consider it a privilege to offer meaningful work for children, adolescents, adults, couples, parents, and families. Through a genuine caregiving, positive lens we provide support to others. Through the relationship-oriented, Inner Humanism approach, we offer an understanding of development across the lifespan. The care individuals receive is characterized by achieving an inner well-being and happiness that remains stable and conflict free regardless of life obstacles, family changes, and daily ups and downs.
![Photo of Meg Herr, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/cf243507-66ae-4d3d-a4cd-49f5dc381c53/1/320x400.jpeg)
As you navigate the path to seeking support, I commend you for taking the courageous first step towards healing and self-discovery. I understand the significance of this journey and I am committed to walking alongside you with empathy, respect, and professionalism. I specialize in a broad spectrum of mental health issues. Whether you are an adult facing personal challenges, or a parent seeking support for your child, I am here to offer guidance, support, and the tools you need to thrive. Together, we will explore your experiences, address your concerns, and celebrate your successes.
As you navigate the path to seeking support, I commend you for taking the courageous first step towards healing and self-discovery. I understand the significance of this journey and I am committed to walking alongside you with empathy, respect, and professionalism. I specialize in a broad spectrum of mental health issues. Whether you are an adult facing personal challenges, or a parent seeking support for your child, I am here to offer guidance, support, and the tools you need to thrive. Together, we will explore your experiences, address your concerns, and celebrate your successes.
![Photo of Christy Poli, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/01bc5713-4623-4e50-a29d-3dbcb646905a/2/320x400.jpeg)
My goal as a therapist is to help you reach your fullest potential. I specialize in therapeutic interventions which help alleviate your emotional challenges. I create awareness through an integrative approach utilizing a variety of modalities that best fit your needs. I love working with children, teens, & adults! I treat clients experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, low self-esteem, parenting concerns, relationship issues & infidelity. I utilize CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Strength Based, and Trauma Focused strategies to help clients meet their treatment goals.
My goal as a therapist is to help you reach your fullest potential. I specialize in therapeutic interventions which help alleviate your emotional challenges. I create awareness through an integrative approach utilizing a variety of modalities that best fit your needs. I love working with children, teens, & adults! I treat clients experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, low self-esteem, parenting concerns, relationship issues & infidelity. I utilize CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Strength Based, and Trauma Focused strategies to help clients meet their treatment goals.
![Photo of Alexandra Petrohilos, MA, LCPC, LMHC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3e7d6934-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Alexandra Petrohilos
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Western Springs, IL 60558
While it may be difficult for you to seek help for yourself or your family, my goal is to work together in a supportive and encouraging way to meet your needs. With over 20 years of professional experience, and as a former classroom teacher and school counselor I have developed my practice and included therapists to focus and specialize in working with school-aged children and adolescents to overcome challenges while providing support and psycho-education for the entire family. We also specialize in women's counseling and provide counseling and therapy to children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples, and women.
While it may be difficult for you to seek help for yourself or your family, my goal is to work together in a supportive and encouraging way to meet your needs. With over 20 years of professional experience, and as a former classroom teacher and school counselor I have developed my practice and included therapists to focus and specialize in working with school-aged children and adolescents to overcome challenges while providing support and psycho-education for the entire family. We also specialize in women's counseling and provide counseling and therapy to children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples, and women.
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![Photo of Dr. Mallory Primm, PsyD, CP, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5ace8b69-0be3-47c8-bd05-45e1a48d3edc/1/320x400.jpeg)
In Dr. Primm's role of supportive professional, she employs a compassionate and sensitive approach to psychotherapy that emphasizes your strengths, self-curiosity, and spontaneity. She strives to create a safe, therapeutic space and collaborative process. Dr. Primm specializes in treating adults facing challenges with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, social anxiety, and prenatal/postpartum mental health issues. Dr. Primm also works with children, adolescents, and their families. Her areas of specialty with this population include school and behavioral issues, exposure to trauma, and adjustment concerns.
In Dr. Primm's role of supportive professional, she employs a compassionate and sensitive approach to psychotherapy that emphasizes your strengths, self-curiosity, and spontaneity. She strives to create a safe, therapeutic space and collaborative process. Dr. Primm specializes in treating adults facing challenges with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, social anxiety, and prenatal/postpartum mental health issues. Dr. Primm also works with children, adolescents, and their families. Her areas of specialty with this population include school and behavioral issues, exposure to trauma, and adjustment concerns.
![Photo of Jennifer C Froemel - Innovative Counseling Partners, PLLC, MA, LPC, LSW, LCPC, LCSW, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5292c9de-7673-4aea-be21-9a357368b291/2/320x400.jpeg)
Innovative Counseling Partners, PLLC
Counselor, MA, LPC, LSW, LCPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hinsdale, IL 60521
Our life's work is helping clients achieve a better sense of self and happiness...more recently we've recognized that without good mental health providers finding this balance in life can be more difficult and stressful. As a result, we tend toward and Integrative approach and have our clients transform into the people they want to be. We see each client as an individual with many parts to their identity. Utilizing a holistic and systemic approach we help clients reintegrate the parts of themselves to function better as individuals and within their systems. Our focus tends toward a systems based approach using behavior methods.
Our life's work is helping clients achieve a better sense of self and happiness...more recently we've recognized that without good mental health providers finding this balance in life can be more difficult and stressful. As a result, we tend toward and Integrative approach and have our clients transform into the people they want to be. We see each client as an individual with many parts to their identity. Utilizing a holistic and systemic approach we help clients reintegrate the parts of themselves to function better as individuals and within their systems. Our focus tends toward a systems based approach using behavior methods.
![Photo of Paula K Brown, MS, LCPC, CADC, Mediato, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/56fb91fe-30de-4722-bddb-7440a1f665b0/2/320x400.jpeg)
We all find ourselves at times in our life that we require nurturance to help us through life's changes. Loss in our lives requires care and guidance by a professional. Loss may be defined in various ways, it may be death, divorce, depression, addictions, infidelity, anxiety, infertility just to name a few.
I work to specifically assist individuals, couples, families and groups to alleviate emotional disorders, to understand conscious and unconscious motivation, to resolve emotional, relationship and attitudinal conflicts and to help modify behaviors that interfere with effective emotional, social adaptive, and intellectual functioning.
We all find ourselves at times in our life that we require nurturance to help us through life's changes. Loss in our lives requires care and guidance by a professional. Loss may be defined in various ways, it may be death, divorce, depression, addictions, infidelity, anxiety, infertility just to name a few.
I work to specifically assist individuals, couples, families and groups to alleviate emotional disorders, to understand conscious and unconscious motivation, to resolve emotional, relationship and attitudinal conflicts and to help modify behaviors that interfere with effective emotional, social adaptive, and intellectual functioning.
![Photo of Bonnie Estensen - Guided Path Psychological Services, PsyD, LCPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3f6ccc2f-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Guided Path Psychological Services
Counselor, PsyD, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hinsdale, IL 60521
"When life brings challenges that exceed your ability to cope, it might be the time to consider working with a competent, respectful, and understanding therapist. I believe in living life to the fullest extent possible, and sometimes that means peering into your past to understand how the solutions of yesterday transform to the problems of today. Whether your issue is substance abuse, unhealthy expression of anger, depression, anxiety, self esteem/body imagine or difficult relationships with others; counseling can be your first step towards a healthy way of living. Make that first step in your journey towards wellness.
"When life brings challenges that exceed your ability to cope, it might be the time to consider working with a competent, respectful, and understanding therapist. I believe in living life to the fullest extent possible, and sometimes that means peering into your past to understand how the solutions of yesterday transform to the problems of today. Whether your issue is substance abuse, unhealthy expression of anger, depression, anxiety, self esteem/body imagine or difficult relationships with others; counseling can be your first step towards a healthy way of living. Make that first step in your journey towards wellness.
![Photo of Sophia Sayani, NCC, LCPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c73fe3a-5fd1-4ed9-805a-4e40a896f197/1/320x400.jpeg)
Often we have barriers in our life that get in the way of us embracing the life we want to live. We may feel stuck or held down by life transitions and circumstances that we are uncertain on how to approach it. Together, we will work on exploring your barriers, challenges, and personal goals to find clarity. As a therapist, I provide a safe and therapeutic environment for you to heal, recover, and process your inner thoughts and feelings, develop coping skills, and build towards a meaningful life that you want to live.
Often we have barriers in our life that get in the way of us embracing the life we want to live. We may feel stuck or held down by life transitions and circumstances that we are uncertain on how to approach it. Together, we will work on exploring your barriers, challenges, and personal goals to find clarity. As a therapist, I provide a safe and therapeutic environment for you to heal, recover, and process your inner thoughts and feelings, develop coping skills, and build towards a meaningful life that you want to live.
![Photo of Katie Butusov, MS, LPC, NCC, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/67e36cfe-13ec-4652-bf2d-aa5c7fe219d6/2/320x400.jpeg)
Katie Butusov
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Hinsdale, IL 60521
Seeking help can be scary and overwhelming, but you are not alone! I am here to offer a safe, nonjudgmental, and comfortable place that you can feel heard and validated. I believe that building strong foundations and relationships with people are imperative to the growth and healing of an individual’s mind and soul. I bring energy, compassion, and even a little humor to my work with clients, to create a collaborative environment that you can be comfortable and yourself in.
Seeking help can be scary and overwhelming, but you are not alone! I am here to offer a safe, nonjudgmental, and comfortable place that you can feel heard and validated. I believe that building strong foundations and relationships with people are imperative to the growth and healing of an individual’s mind and soul. I bring energy, compassion, and even a little humor to my work with clients, to create a collaborative environment that you can be comfortable and yourself in.
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