
Child Therapist
Dan Blair, LMFT, LCPC, NCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
In 60014 - Nearby to Elkhorn.
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.

Child Therapist
Jennifer Froemel, MA, LCPC
Counselor, MA, LCPC
In 60014 - Nearby to Elkhorn.
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
Mind Body Program, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
In 53122 - Nearby to Elkhorn.
We approach each individual with compassion, honor and respect. Does your child suffer from behavior disorders? Does your child suffer from social anxiety? Does your child suffer from ADHD? Do you find that your child is often oppositionally defiant? Is there often conflict in your home? We can help your child and you gain new skills that can help restore a healthy happy home.