Child therapists in Du Quoin, Illinois IL
Cook Counseling and Consulting Inc.
Counselor/Therapist, LISW-S
Therapy for child and adolescent issues, also called child therapy or teenage therapy, is a specialized form of counseling designed to satisfy children and adolescents' unique emotional, developmental, and behavioral requirements. Child and adolescent therapists are trained to work with young clients and provide a secure and supportive environment for them to express themselves, investigate their emotions, and overcome obstacles.
Child and adolescent therapy is highly individualized, with approaches varying according to the child's age, developmental level, and specific requirements. Therapists can employ techniques to engage juvenile clients and promote their emotional health and growth.
If you are concerned about the emotional health or behavior of a child or adolescent, a qualified child and adolescent therapist or counselor can provide valuable support and guidance for the child and his or her family.
7 Years Experience
Ashley Miller Nolan
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I LOVE playing and no one is better at playing than kids! I have been honored to witness children courageously bear their souls, face their hard life situations, fears, and shadow self (shame/embarrassment/guilt) and therefore bring freedom and creative, helpful ways of living into their lives. Obviously, play therapy looks different online, but with a few toys on each end and a child who feels safe and seen...watch out, they will create, play and process through what they need to without conscious knowledge or effort of doing so. I am just thankful to be along for the ride!
Most of my talk therapy will come with their parents who I like to work with more consistently than with the child. Helping parents figure out how they are reacting to their children and their children's thoughts, feelings, sensations, urges, and behaviors allow parents to create more comfortable and helpful ways of parenting and interacting with the little human being in their care.
Adolescent human beings are also a joy to connect with.
8 Years Experience
Utah Center for Evidence Based Treatment
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Our expert child therapists provide quality, Evidence Based Care for Children and Adolescents. We treat a range of common childhood difficulties (e.g. school refusal, separation anxiety, self-harm, depression, ADHD, encopresis, PTSD, etc).
We work with children and their parents across the lifespan. In our experience, we find that a combination of working both with child and parents leads to the most effective and lasting results. As such, our team will carefully craft a treatment plan that best suits the needs of your family, which may include individual child treatment, parent coaching, or both. In this way, we take a collaborative approach to help your family navigate complex developmental challenges.
Treatment Services
Common treatment focuses:
Parent-child/family relationships
Positive parenting
Following directions
School attendance
Homework completion
Anxiety/Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD): perfectionism, social, generalized
Depression
Attention/concentration
Emotion/behavioral regulation
Social skills
Suicidal ideation/self-harm
Eating disorders
Trauma/resilience
Other behavior concerns for young children (e.g., sleep, feeding/eating)
Individual therapy approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Social Skills Training
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Other evidence-based treatments
Adolescent DBT Program:
For 12-18-year-old adolescents and their parent(s) or caregiver(s).
Teaches skills for the adolescent and their family to improve family relationships, reduce conflict, and help the adolescent to thrive.
Includes individual, family, and group therapy
Parent Coaching and Behavior Management:
Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Brief Behavior Intervention (BBI)
Parent coaching for tweens and teens
Group-based programs
Helping our Children, Developing our Children’s Skills (HOTDOCS) (birth to 5 years old)
Developing our Children’s Skills, K-5 grades (DOCS K-5)
Psychological Testing:
2 years+ (includes university testing)
Referral questions:
Autism
ADHD
Developmental delays
Learning problems
Emotional and behavioral functioning
Giftedness & twice exceptional
Psychoeducational Evaluations
When offered through the school district, these are only considered an “educational classification” and not a medical diagnosis.
UCEBT determines specific clinical diagnoses and examines other areas that may be impacting academic functioning.
Consultation & Community Outreach:
Parenting Webinars/Workshops
School-based collaborations (e.g., behavior plans)
Coordination of section 504 plans/IEPs
11 Years Experience
Dr. Ed Muldrow
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, PhD, LCSW
I provide a safe and supportive space for young individuals to express themselves and navigate the challenges of growing up. Through a combination of therapeutic techniques, I work collaboratively with clients and their families to foster emotional well-being, resilience, and effective coping strategies during these formative years.
19 Years Experience
Cami K McBride
Psychologist, PhD
Extensive experience and training with children and adolescent development and psychopathology.
18 Years Experience