Child Therapist
Janet Reckard, L.C.S.W.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
In 61704 - Nearby to Pontiac.
I work with young children if they are experiencing anxiety. Children under 6 are treated primarily by working with parents to provide them with the tools to address the anxiety at home. Limited play therapy can be done in session with parent present to teach then how to address their child's issues. At young ages, parents are a critical resource for addressing the anxiety as it occurs rather than expecting the child to integrate the strategies practiced in session. Bibliotherapy (books), games, art and role playing are all types of therapeutic tools taught to parents,
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Pontiac is located in Livingston County, Illinois. It has a land area of 8.18 square miles and a water area of 0.13 square miles. The population of Pontiac is 11,794 people with 4,282 households and a median annual income of $47,805. .
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While counseling can certainly be an expense for individuals and families in Pontiac, with proper budgeting, it is entirely do-able and the risk/reward is worth it. For some families, it may be difficult to sustain a commitment to therapy without proper insurance coverage. If this is you, ask your therapist about low cost options as practitoners in and around Pontiac may have flexibility or sliding scales. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Pontiac public health department.