Child Therapist
Pete Marcelo, LCSW, PhD
Clinical & School Psychologist / Clinical & School Social Worker
In 60142 - Nearby to Richmond.
Play therapy or using play as part of the modality of communication in therapy is particularly useful when providing treatment to young children. Play is important to young children in that it is a vehicle to help them understand and process the world and others. When I see young children in therapy, I also work with the child's parents/care givers; provide psycho-education on various topics including parenting and normal childhood development; and discuss each child's strengths and challenges. Academic tutoring available.
Child Therapist
Jennifer Froemel, MA, LCPC
Counselor, MA, LCPC
In 60014 - Nearby to Richmond.
Families play an important role in children’s healing processes. The interaction between children’s problems and their families is always complex. Sometimes children develop problems as a way of signaling that there is something wrong in the family. Other times the entire family becomes distressed because the child’s problems are so disruptive. In all cases, children and families heal faster when they work together. The play therapist will make some decisions about how and when to involve some or all members of the family in the play therapy. At a minimum, the therapist will want to communicate regularly with the child’s caretakers to develop a plan for resolving problems as they are identified and to monitor the progress of the treatment. Other options...(view profile to read more)
Child Therapist
Dan Blair, LMFT, LCPC, NCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
In 60012 - Nearby to Richmond.
While not everyone may look forward to counseling, it is essential that young ones enjoy the counselor and the process. We engage children by expanding on their interests, strengths, and talents. We want them to feel special. Presenting the counselor as a coach is helpful. Kids understand the role of a coach and it is easier to accept the reason for going to counseling. We address a wide variety of concerns with the intention of changing difficult behavior that is actually stressful for the child, not just the parent. Careful assessment is required for anger display, overwhelming anxiety, or loss of self-esteem, and when distinguishing between ADHD, autism, and other behavioral issues.
You have found the top therapists in Richmond, IL who specialize in helping children.
Thank you for visiting our Illinois page of licensed child psychologists and child therapists in Richmond, Illinois who are trained and experienced in helping children and youth. Working with children requires a different skillset from other types of therapy and here you will find therapists who are skilled, patient and experienced. Please note that while all therapists here work with children, not all may be a registered psychologist. You can easily verify this on each profile. Reach out to a child therapist or child psychologist in Richmond today, our contact forms are "open" 24/7.
Richmond is located in McHenry County, Illinois. It has a land area of 4.24 square miles and a water area of 0.00 square miles. The population of Richmond is 1,900 people with 905 households and a median annual income of $47,250. .
Therapy Affordability Meter for Richmond, IL
Some budgeting needed
While counseling can certainly be an expense for individuals and families in Richmond, 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 Richmond 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 Richmond public health department.