Child and adolescent counseling is a specialized form of therapy designed to help young people ages 6 and up navigate emotional, behavioral and social challenges. Unlike adult therapy, which relies primarily on verbal communication, child counseling often incorporates creative approaches like art therapy, play therapy and age-appropriate activities to help children express themselves naturally.
Children & Adolescents
Children & Adolescents
Helping Your Child or Adolescent Manage Their Big Feelings and Develop Resilience
When your child is stressed, so are you. Whether it’s overwhelming worries, tantrums, or difficulty making friends, it is painful to be stuck in a challenging pattern with your child. Any parent would strive to do even the impossible to help their child succeed. No matter what your youngster is going through, Counseling Works is here to help. We provide comprehensive therapy services for children ages 6 and up. Our therapists employ a range of non-medical techniques: helping your kid and adolescent deal with their inner conflicts and be able to handle stress in a healthier way.
Why Children or Adolescents Visit us for Counseling
Children and adolescents, just like adults, experience stress. Many everyday stressors, school or family-related, can interfere with their happiness. Sending your child to a therapist can change the way they think and feel and consequently avoid troubling behaviors in the future. Some of the reasons a parent would want to send their child or adolescent to us for counseling include:
- Drop in performance or academic pressure
- Transition readiness ( e.g., changing schools, moving to a new city)
- Death of a loved one
- Having mental health issues
- Experiencing abuse or neglect
- Bullying and other peer issues
- Divorce and family adjustment problems
- Frequent mood swings
- Unexplained behavioral changes, acting out
- Difficulty interacting socially
How Counseling For Children and Adolescents Helps
Each of our counseling sessions is specifically designed to meet your child’s needs. Their therapist will first identify the issues your child is struggling with, discuss initial recommendations, and give actionable advice. We believe there is no “one size fits all” approach to therapy; every child is different and has different needs. For example, talk therapy can be limiting when working with young kids. We incorporate expressive strategies such as art therapy to give children plenty of room to communicate. Therapy with adolescents is often a combination of talk therapy and age-appropriate games and activities. Our therapy sessions are designed to help your child:
- Change unhealthy habits
- Make progress towards their goals
- Understand and express their feelings and thoughts
- Boost academic performance
- Cope with difficult emotions
- Overcome loss of motivation
- Work through the stress of family conflict and divorce
- Navigate peer-related issues
- Build emotional vocabulary
- Strengthen self-esteem
- Develop healthy communication skills
- Learn healthy problem-solving skills
- Build effective coping skills
Ready to Help Your Child or Adolescent Get their Power Back?
Don’t wait for your child or adolescent to spiral out of control. We understand you want your child to thrive, and we are ready to help make that happen. Reach out to us today.
FAQs About Child & Adolescent Counseling in Illinois
Why Might a Child or Adolescent Need Counseling?
Many situations can benefit from professional support, and seeking help early often prevents more serious issues from developing. Children and adolescents might need counseling when they feel stuck and unable to move forward, or when their usual coping strategies stop working effectively. Common triggers include academic pressure, family transitions like divorce or moving, the death of a loved one, bullying, social difficulties or experiencing trauma or abuse.
What Techniques are Used in Counseling Sessions?
Our therapists tailor their approach to each child’s unique needs and developmental stage. For younger children, we often use expressive strategies like art therapy, which gives them room to communicate feelings they might not have words for yet. Adolescent sessions typically combine traditional talk therapy with age-appropriate activities that help them process complex emotions and situations.
How Can Counseling Benefit My Child?
Counseling provides children and adolescents with tools they can use throughout their lives. Through therapy, young people learn to understand and express their feelings more effectively, build stronger self-esteem and develop healthier ways to handle stress and conflict. Many children see improvements in their academic performance, relationships with family and friends, and overall emotional well-being. The skills they learn in counseling, like effective communication, problem-solving and emotional regulation, serve them well into adulthood.
What Types of Issues Can Counseling Address in Children?
Our therapists work with children and adolescents facing a wide range of challenges. We provide support for anxiety disorders, depression and trauma. We also help with behavioral concerns, eating disorders, substance abuse issues, stress management and family adjustment problems like divorce. Each treatment plan is designed specifically for your child’s situation and needs.
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