Top-Rated Child Therapist & Psychologist in Cook County, IL
Searching for a trusted child therapist or psychologist in Cook County who can support your child’s emotional well-being, development, and mental health? Our practice specializes in helping children and teens manage anxiety, behavior concerns, school stress, trauma, grief, and major life transitions. With a compassionate approach and evidence-based care, families rely on us to create a safe, encouraging space where kids and teens feel understood and empowered.
Comprehensive Child & Teen Therapy
Emotional & Behavioral Support – As a professional child therapist, we provide therapy for kids and teens struggling emotionally with anger, mood changes, big feelings, and social challenges. We help young people build healthy coping skills and emotional insight.
Anxiety & School Stress – Our sessions provide tools that reduce fear, boost confidence, and support emotional resilience. As a trusted child therapist for emotional and behavioral issues, we give children strategies they can use at home, in school, and in social settings.
Focus & Behavioral Challenges – Difficulties with concentration or impulsive behavior can affect academic and family life. Working with an experienced child therapist & psychologist in Cook County ensures your child receives tailored behavioral help that reinforces self-control.
Life Transitions & Loss (Grief Counseling) – Divorce, relocation, or losing a loved one can deeply impact a child. Our grief counseling is part of our pediatric behavioral health services, and we provide a safe environment for processing difficult emotions and rebuilding stability.
Why Cook County Families Trust Us
Licensed Pediatric Experts – Every service is guided by a highly trained child therapist who specializes in child development, emotional regulation, and behavioral therapy. We offer child & teen therapy tailored to each stage of growth.
Deep Knowledge of Child Development – As a dedicated child psychologist in Cook County, we understand how children learn, communicate, and process emotions. This allows us to deliver therapy that is always age-appropriate, engaging, and effective.
Safe & Supportive Environment – Children thrive when they feel heard and accepted. We create a calm, patient-centered atmosphere designed to reduce anxiety and support emotional expression. Parents appreciate the guidance and clarity we offer throughout treatment.
Pediatric Behavioral Health – For comprehensive care, we collaborate with parents, schools, pediatricians, and partnered specialists. This holistic approach makes us a trusted resource for pediatric behavioral health in the community.
Our Partnered Child Psychologist Network
In addition to our in-house care, we collaborate with a network of partnered providers to expand access to specialized services. When families need advanced assessment, psychiatric consultation, or unique therapeutic approaches, we coordinate care directly with our partnered professionals. This partnership enhances our ability to offer mental health support for children and families beyond our provided services.
To learn more about these trusted collaborations, visit our partners page!
Our Process
Consultation & Parent Intake
We begin with a detailed conversation about your child’s emotional concerns, behavioral patterns, and therapeutic goals.
Child-Focused Therapy
Using CBT, play therapy, mindfulness, and skill-building activities, sessions are shaped around your child’s developmental stage and needs.
Family Review & Support
We keep parents involved with progress updates and offer strategies to reinforce growth at home, strengthening the therapeutic impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
We specialize in a wide variety of emotional, behavioral and sensory challenges. These include: ADHD, autism, sensory processing issues, anxiety, behavior issues, emotional regulation, and social skills. Our tailored strategies empower children and families to thrive.
Yes! We are in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, and some Medicaid plans.
We use evidence-based methods such as CBT, DBT, and Play Based Therapy. We adapt all our treatment modalities to be developmentally appropriate, and make sure to address emotional and behavioral challenges. We also use specialized treatments such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Accommodation Removal, Parent Training, and Executive Function Development. We provide a wide variety of treatment approaches to suit every family's need.
Yes! We collaborate with parents and schools to create effective IEPs, 504 Plans, and behavior strategies to improve academic success.
We support children's teens and young adults, ages 2 to 22, helping them overcome challenges and build critical skills for success.
Yes, we provide telehealth sessions for parent appointments. Telehealth sessions for children may be offered depending on age and treatment goals.