Child therapists in Springfield, Illinois IL
Child or Adolescent Issues
Dr. Rebecca Fleischer
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
As a licensed clinical psychologist for 20+ years, I understand that the relationship and "fit" between client and therapist is paramount. I work hard to establish and maintain a relationship based on mutual trust and honesty. We can work together to help you feel less stuck, and more in control.
32 Years Experience
Child or Adolescent Issues
Alan Jacobson, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist, Nationally Registered Health Service Provider
I help adolescents navigate the stresses and challenges and learn about their strengths and potential. I use a positive psychology and cognitive-behavioral approach, all within a respectful and powerful client-centered therapy environment. Subspecialties include sports psychology, college admission counseling, and academic performance psychology.
23 Years Experience
Child or Adolescent Issues
Tara Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Children and adolescents may face a multitude of challenges stemming from factors such as family dynamics, peer pressure, school-related stress, or traumatic events. When individuals encounter these obstacles, I aim to provide a supportive environment where they can freely express their emotions and experiences. I assist them in comprehending their feelings and acquiring effective coping strategies. Furthermore, I engage both the young individual and their family members, to enhance communication and foster stronger familial bonds, which are pivotal in addressing these challenges.
9 Years Experience
Child or Adolescent Issues
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
Child or Adolescent Issues
Kailyn Bobb
Psychologist, PsyD
Addressing child and adolescent issues involves a holistic and collaborative approach. Providing a supportive environment and open communication with parents, caregivers, and teachers is crucial. Therapeutic interventions, such as play therapy, art therapy, or family therapy, can help children and adolescents express their emotions and develop coping skills. Educational support and accommodations may be necessary to address any learning or behavioral challenges.
7 Years Experience