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
Rising Calm Center
Professional Christian Counselor, MS, CMHC, CLC
Raising a loving, united family today means facing pressures no generation has ever seen. The constant pace, screens, and stress leave many parents—and their kids—exhausted and disconnected. What should be years of joy and discovery can become seasons of anxiety, defiance, or quiet withdrawal. You might see your child losing motivation, melting down over small things, struggling in school, or shutting you out completely. It’s hard to know when to step in or what to say—and even harder to watch them hurt.
At Rising Calm Center, we come alongside both parents and kids to restore understanding, structure, and peace in the home. Our Christian counselors create a warm, judgment-free space where young people can express emotions, build healthy coping skills, and grow in confidence—rooted in who God created them to be.
We even offer same-week appointments, in-person and virtual sessions, and a sliding fee scale that works with any insurance or budget—so care is flexible and accessible when you need it most.
We use developmentally attuned, evidence-based approaches—CBT, DBT skills training, play and art therapy, family systems work, and somatic calming tools—woven together with faith-based encouragement and practical family coaching.
Together, we help your child:
• Understand and manage big emotions
• Reduce anxiety, irritability, and impulsivity
• Strengthen focus, responsibility, and resilience
• Heal from trauma, bullying, or self-esteem wounds
• Improve communication and rebuild trust at home
Whether your child is battling school stress, peer pressure, family conflict, or identity challenges, we help them—and you—find peace, purpose, and lasting growth.
You don’t have to parent through the storm alone. Hope and healing can begin here.
Call or email us today for your FREE CONSULTATION.
14 Years Experience
Online in Upper Alton, IL
Child/Teen
Polaris Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
At Polaris, we understand the problems and challenges that children and teens face as they progress through different phases of their lives. We also understand your concern as parents. The goal of our counselors is to work with you and your child toward a better understanding and resolution of their problem. Whether you are concerned about your child coping with a divorce or re-marriage, anxiety, substance abuse, depression, sexual abuse, family issues, school problems, self-esteem issues, acting out, or another issue, we are here to help.
Some of our specific areas of focus with child and adolescent therapy are:
ADD/ADHD
Behavioral Problems
Low Self-esteem
If you are interested in learning more about a more specific issue affecting your child please continue below to more tailored information to help you make a sound decision.
21 Years Experience
Online in Upper Alton, IL
Child/Teen
Be BOLD Psychology and Consulting
Psychologist, Ph.D
Raising kids in today’s world is hard — and if your child or teen is struggling with anxiety, mood changes, identity exploration, school issues, or social challenges, it can feel overwhelming to know where to turn. We offer affirming therapy for children and adolescents that honors their unique identities, neurotypes, and developmental needs. Our clinicians specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ youth, neurodivergent kids (including Autistic and ADHDers), and those navigating grief, trauma, or major transitions. We also provide comprehensive psychological evaluations to better understand learning needs, attention difficulties, or emotional concerns. Whether you’re seeking support for your child or clarity through an evaluation, we’re here to partner with your family every step of the way.
8 Years Experience
Online in Upper Alton, IL
Child/Teen
TriWellness
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC, LCSW, LPC, BCN, CIT, CYYT, QEEG-C, AAT-I
We support children and adolescents navigating anxiety, behavioral challenges, emotional regulation difficulties, social stress, and life transitions. Our clinicians use evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-based therapy, trauma-informed care, and family systems work. We also incorporate integrative modalities such as yoga, biofeedback, neurofeedback, and animal-assisted therapy to support nervous system regulation and whole-person healing. By partnering closely with families, schools, pediatricians and other providers we help young people build coping skills, resilience, and confidence as they grow.
8 Years Experience
Online in Upper Alton, IL
Child/Teen
Cultivate Your Essence
Registered Psychotherapist, LPC, LCPC, MFT
Childhood and adolescence can bring unique emotional, behavioral, social, and academic challenges. At Cultivate Your Essence, we provide developmentally appropriate therapy for children and teens experiencing anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, trauma, self-esteem issues, peer relationships, and life transitions. We partner with families to support emotional growth, resilience, and healthy development.
8 Years Experience
Online in Upper Alton, IL (Online Only)
Child therapists in Upper Alton, IL Statistics
Child therapists in Upper Alton, IL average 18 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (86%), Behavioral Therapy (48%), and Family Systems Therapy (48%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Accept insurance
53%
Offer sliding scale
34%
Gender ID
| 61% |
Female |
|
| 31% |
Male |
|
| 5% |
Non-Binary |
|
| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 76% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 24% |
Online Only |
|
Top Treatment Approaches
| 86% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 48% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 48% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 42% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 39% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 37% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 36% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
Ages Served
| 94% | Adult |
| 94% | Teen |
| 84% | Young Adult |
| 69% | Children |
| 58% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 48% | Men |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 30% | Christian |
| 28% | Black / African American |