Service
Child and Adolescent Counseling in Oak Brook
Young people face real pressures at school, at home, and with friends. We work with children, adolescents, and parents facing everyday challenges, from anxiety and big feelings to family conflict and life transitions. Care is age appropriate and collaborative, with parents included thoughtfully along the way.
Who this may help
People who come to us for this.
- Children (5 to 12)
- Adolescents (13 to 17)
- Parents and families
- Student athletes
Common reasons
What often brings people in.
- Childhood anxiety and behavior concerns
- Teen stress and self esteem
- Family conflict and communication
- School and peer stress
- Life transitions
- Grief and loss
What sessions may involve
A collaborative, paced process.
Therapists with backgrounds in education and child development use play, conversation, and practical coping skills to help young people feel understood and supported. Parents are part of the process, with guidance on how to reinforce progress at home.
How this service works
Care is age appropriate and collaborative, with parents included thoughtfully. After an initial assessment, your clinician introduces evidence based strategies to support communication, emotional regulation, resilience, and personal goals. Sessions help young people build practical tools for managing stress and big feelings, with guidance for parents on reinforcing progress at home.
Matching: our intake team helps match your child or teen with a clinician whose experience and approach fit their age and needs. For trauma focused work, Amy Brink offers Trauma Focused CBT for youth when it fits.
What to expect: the first session is a consultation where you describe what has changed. For a minor, intake will explain consent, privacy limits, and caregiver involvement.
How to begin: request a consultation and share your child's age and what you are noticing.
Therapeutic approaches
Approaches we draw on.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
A structured approach to noticing and shifting the thought patterns that affect how you feel and act.
Play therapy
A developmentally appropriate way for younger children to express emotions and work through challenges.
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
A structured approach that helps children, teens, and adults process difficult experiences gradually and at a safe pace.
Therapists who offer this service
Counselors with relevant experience.
Ready to talk?
Our intake team can answer your questions about this service and help you find a therapist whose experience fits your situation.