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Find Youth / Teens Therapists & Counselors in Highwood, IL.

 

In this day and age, it can be difficult for youth and teens to navigate school obligations, social interactions, family issues, and more. Some children even suffer from undiagnosed mental illnesses that make everyday life a challenge. Without adequate support, youth and teens may struggle immensely with their mental and emotional health and live miserable lives.

That’s where teen and youth counseling/therapy can help. Whether you are located in downtown Highwood, the suburbs of Highwood, other nearby places such as Deerfield, Glencoe, or anywhere else in Illinois, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Signs Your Child Can Use Youth/Teen Therapy

It can be challenging to determine whether you should seek professional help for your child. Youth and teens may need counseling for the following reasons:

  • They isolate themselves from their friends.
  • Their school grades are slipping.
  • They make reckless decisions.
  • They often seem sad or worried.

If a child exhibits any of the above signs, consider speaking with a therapist about teen or youth counseling. If you are curious to learn more about how you can help your child, read licensed therapist Stephanie Olarte’s tips about teen/youth therapy and how parents can get involved.

Your Child Deserves to Feel Better: Explore Youth/Teen Counseling Today!

Youth and teen counseling enables a therapist to identify your child's issues and create a customized plan to address them so your child can flourish and be happy. And with Mental Health Match, finding a qualified youth therapist is easy! Start by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

Highwood, IL Youth/Teen Therapists- List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

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Essence Jackson-Jones
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We focus on creative accountability to support clients in connecting with their personal values and goals. Art therapy is the main intervention used to address mental health symptoms. You do not need to be considered an artist to engage with art.


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We focus on creative accountability to support clients in connecting with their personal values and goals. Art therapy is the main intervention used to address mental health symptoms. You do not need to be considered an artist to engage with art.

Something to know about my approach is:

Working with Essence and her team at Aura Art Space PLLC, you can expect to make art every single session. We have a structure to support intention setting, creative flow, and reflection to help individuals process their art making experience.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Depression
  • Functional Anxiety
  • Illness Anxiety Disorder
  • Mild Depression
  • School Issues
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Workplace Issues
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Cindy Korso
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Explore and heal from challenges you face such as emotional well-being, relationships, self-identity, life transitions, mental health, addiction, career challenges, personal growth, and trauma.


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Explore and heal from challenges you face such as emotional well-being, relationships, self-identity, life transitions, mental health, addiction, career challenges, personal growth, and trauma.

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When working with clients, I employ evidence-based treatments, including Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. To see if we connect, schedule a 15-minute consult session at no-cost.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Anxiety
  • Child or Adolescent Therapy
  • Depression
  • Disordered Eating
  • Eating Disorders
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
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Dr. Rachel DuPaul
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talk about interpersonal relationships (i.e. family dynamics, romantic partnerships), identity issues (i.e. diversity, self-confidence), and adulting obstacles (i.e. money management, major/career selection). We'll get you feeling clear & confident!


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talk about interpersonal relationships (i.e. family dynamics, romantic partnerships), identity issues (i.e. diversity, self-confidence), and adulting obstacles (i.e. money management, major/career selection). We'll get you feeling clear & confident!

Something to know about my approach is:

I'm very active in session. I will share my thoughts if you would like to hear them and I will ask permission to challenge the thoughts/fears that may be getting in your way. Therapy doesn't have to be serious all the time either; Dark humor is OK!

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Boundaries
  • Career Change
  • Codependency
  • Confidence
  • Coping Skills
  • Finding Meaning or Purpose
  • People Pleasing
  • Perfectionism
  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Worth
  • Social Anxiety
  • Social Skills
  • Stress
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Picture of Lauren Necesario Smith, mental health therapist in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Car...
Lauren Necesario Smith
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explore how your feelings of anxiety, depression, and stress impact your daily functioning. We will use different tools to help you develop new ways of understanding and reacting to life stressors.


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explore how your feelings of anxiety, depression, and stress impact your daily functioning. We will use different tools to help you develop new ways of understanding and reacting to life stressors.

Something to know about my approach is:

Through gentle exploration and skill building, you will be guided to a place of understanding, acceptance, and compassion for where you are in your journey and how you got here. I like to use CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based interventions.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Adult ADHD
  • Aging and Getting Older
  • Anxiety
  • Assessments
  • Boundaries
  • Chronic Pain
  • Confidence
  • Cultural Adjustment
  • Depression
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Grief
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Life Adjustment
  • Life Transitions
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Mental Disorders
  • Psychosomatic Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Worth
  • Test/Performance Anxiety
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Lauren Necesario Smith remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio...
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Kailyn Donovan
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Build coping skills, build social skills, work through previous models and tools that were used and did not work for the client, and allow you to determine what type of support you want and need to better yourself during our time.


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Build coping skills, build social skills, work through previous models and tools that were used and did not work for the client, and allow you to determine what type of support you want and need to better yourself during our time.

Something to know about my approach is:

I strive to make the conversations open and client-led, while working to utilize my therapeutic background to personalize tools and skills. The therapy experience is meant to provide a comforting and safe space to talk and collaborate.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Behavioral Disorders
  • Children
  • Depression
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