Child therapists in Upper Alton, IL
Find experienced child therapists in Upper Alton, Illinois who provide testing, counseling and support for children, and their families. Our directory features detailed therapist profiles so you can compare specialties, experience, and treatment approaches to find the provider that’s right for you.
Child/Teen
Maria T. Alonso, Ph.D.
Psychologist
I use a strength-based approach to support children and adolescents in therapy, by focusing on their inherent strengths, passions and potential rather than solely addressing problems or deficits. My therapeutic approach emphasizes identifying and harnessing each young person’s unique abilities, talents, and resilience in order to foster personal growth and improve problem-solving skills. Understanding the current landscape and challenges faced by youth today—such as academic pressures, social media influences and evolving family dynamics—is crucial for tailoring interventions that are relevant and impactful. I intentionally integrate the child’s or adolescent’s imagination and creativity into therapy as well, in order to create a therapeutic process that is interesting, engaging and ultimately empowering. Working with children and adolescents also requires a multidisciplinary approach which can involve parents, extended family, teachers, school counselors and pediatricans in the process. Parents understand the child’s home environment and family dynamics, teachers have insights into the child’s academic and social performance at school, and pediatricians offer medical, historical and developmental perspectives. Combining these viewpoints provides a more comprehensive understanding of the child’s situation and provides information that guides the therapeutic process and ensures greater treatment efficacy across the child or adolecent's environments.
29 Years Experience
Online in Upper Alton, IL
Child/Teen
ACP Consultants
Psychologist, PhD, LCSW
From big emotions to behavioral challenges and social struggles, we help children and teens build the skills they need to thrive. Our warm, collaborative approach supports emotional growth, resilience, and confidence—while guiding families every step of the way.
41 Years Experience
Online in Upper Alton, IL
Child/Teen
Lincoln Park Psychology, Inc
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologists, LCPC, LPC, LCSW, LSW, CADC, AMFT
Prior to opening LPP, our practice owner, Dr. Wax, was the owner, operator, and head of clinical for several therapeutic day schools in the Chicago suburbs. Her very nuanced and innate understanding of children and teens is passed down to all clinicians in the LPP office. Many of the clinicians in the office were under her supervision and guidance at her therapeutic day schools in the past, and have followed her to LPP in order to continue their work. In addition to working with individuals struggling with mood, ADHD, ASD, OCD, behavioral struggles, social skill deficits, impulse control, self-image, depression, anxiety, fears, trauma, and other issues; Dr. Wax has immense knowledge of special education, IEPs, and the CPS system in Chicago. She often reviews IEPs, guides parents regarding upcoming meetings, and helps formulate recommendations based on assessments in our offices.
17 Years Experience
Online in Upper Alton, IL
Child/Teen
Jessica Anderson, PsyD
Psychologist, PsyD
I utilizes my experience working in public and independent schools, as well as college settings to help students successfully achieve their personal academic and social goals. With first hand knowledge of school settings and admissions criteria, along with clinical training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Social Thinking, I will help identify the challenges you are facing and work with you to create a plan to reach your goals.
21 Years Experience
Online in Upper Alton, IL (Online Only)
Child/Teen
Nefertiti Nowell
Therapist, Dr.
Seeking help is a powerful step to improving your quality of life. Talking to someone about whatever your concerns are is something that almost anyone can benefit from, but many people are afraid to reach out. If you are considering therapy or coaching, I applaud you, and I really do want to help you find what you need to feel POWERFUL and help you develop the tools to have peace in your life.
I enjoy working with diverse clients, and have treated patients on the inpatient as well as outpatient basis. I began providing therapy in 1996, and have worked full time in several local hospitals before deciding to work full time in outpatient private practice. Though I work with many populations, I enjoy helping individuals with issues of trauma as well as working with couples. I work with all age ranges and have helped clients with a range of diagnosis. I use a variety of techniques, including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and EMDR. I am also a Certified Hypnotist and a trained mediator.
26 Years Experience
Online in Upper Alton, IL
Child therapists in Upper Alton, IL Statistics
Child therapists in Upper Alton, IL average 19 years of experience and charge around $204 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (82%), Family Systems Therapy (53%), and Behavioral Therapy (43%).
Average years in practice
19 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$204
Accept insurance
51%
Offer sliding scale
35%
Gender ID
| 61% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 74% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 26% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 82% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 53% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 43% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 42% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 41% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 38% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 36% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 93% | Teen |
| 84% | Young Adult |
| 70% | Children |
| 55% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 47% | Men |
| 42% | LGBTQ+ |
| 31% | Military / Veterans |
| 28% | Christian |