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In this day and age, it can be difficult for youth and teens to navigate school obligations, social interactions, family issues, and more. Some children even suffer from undiagnosed mental illnesses that make everyday life a challenge. Without adequate support, youth and teens may struggle immensely with their mental and emotional health and live miserable lives.

That’s where teen and youth counseling/therapy can help. Whether you are located in downtown Wilmette, the suburbs of Wilmette, other nearby places such as Winnetka, Kenilworth, or anywhere else in Illinois, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Signs Your Child Can Use Youth/Teen Therapy

It can be challenging to determine whether you should seek professional help for your child. Youth and teens may need counseling for the following reasons:

  • They isolate themselves from their friends.
  • Their school grades are slipping.
  • They make reckless decisions.
  • They often seem sad or worried.

If a child exhibits any of the above signs, consider speaking with a therapist about teen or youth counseling. If you are curious to learn more about how you can help your child, read licensed therapist Stephanie Olarte’s tips about teen/youth therapy and how parents can get involved.

Your Child Deserves to Feel Better: Explore Youth/Teen Counseling Today!

Youth and teen counseling enables a therapist to identify your child's issues and create a customized plan to address them so your child can flourish and be happy. And with Mental Health Match, finding a qualified youth therapist is easy! Start by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

Wilmette, IL Youth/Teen Therapists- List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

Looking to expand your network? At Mental Health Match, we match clients to therapists and counselors specializing in youth/teen therapy. Get set up for new referrals in 10 minutes or less. 60 day free trial, with no credit cards required to start. Join now.

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Lauren Necesario Smith
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explore how your feelings of anxiety, depression, and stress impact your daily functioning. We will use different tools to help you develop new ways of understanding and reacting to life stressors.


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explore how your feelings of anxiety, depression, and stress impact your daily functioning. We will use different tools to help you develop new ways of understanding and reacting to life stressors.

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Through gentle exploration and skill building, you will be guided to a place of understanding, acceptance, and compassion for where you are in your journey and how you got here. I like to use CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based interventions.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Adult ADHD
  • Aging and Getting Older
  • Anxiety
  • Assessments
  • Boundaries
  • Chronic Pain
  • Confidence
  • Cultural Adjustment
  • Depression
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Grief
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Life Adjustment
  • Life Transitions
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Mental Disorders
  • Psychosomatic Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Worth
  • Test/Performance Anxiety
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Bradley Bryk, PsyD
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One area of specialization is working with current and former athletes, coaches, and individuals in high-stress jobs experiencing physical injury, burnout, relationship issues, performance anxiety, self-esteem struggles, and body image concerns.


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One area of specialization is working with current and former athletes, coaches, and individuals in high-stress jobs experiencing physical injury, burnout, relationship issues, performance anxiety, self-esteem struggles, and body image concerns.

Something to know about my approach is:

We will work together to recognize the strengths within you, better understand areas for growth, and engage in tangible actions to live your life most effectively according to your values.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Career Counseling
  • Coping Skills
  • Cultural Issues
  • Distress Tolerance
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Dynamics
  • Interpersonal Difficulties
  • Life Transitions
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Relationship Distress
  • Sport Injuries
  • Sports
  • Stress
  • Test/Performance Anxiety
  • Time Management
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Dr. Shirley Boone-Sanford
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Identify issues that are causing stress and/or preventing you from achieving your goals. Work together to resolve those issues or help you learn to cope with them in such a way that they no longer present a barrier to your goal achievement.


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Identify issues that are causing stress and/or preventing you from achieving your goals. Work together to resolve those issues or help you learn to cope with them in such a way that they no longer present a barrier to your goal achievement.

Something to know about my approach is:

I believe psychotherapy is a collaborative process, wherein I partner with you, the client, to help you achieve your desired goals for your life. So my approach is supportive and encouraging but directive and goal driven.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Assessments
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Depression
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Psychological/Neurocognitive Evaluations
  • Self Care
  • Teenagers
  • Women
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Caprice Quinn (The Gentle Caress)
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immediately find a space where you are comfortable sharing, listening and learning. The priority is to get you on the path of mental stability. I want you living confidently in this world without anxieties and ignoring triggers.


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immediately find a space where you are comfortable sharing, listening and learning. The priority is to get you on the path of mental stability. I want you living confidently in this world without anxieties and ignoring triggers.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am passionate about assisting others, navigate through life challenges and issues through motivation, empowerment and support. I feel my purpose is to help others improve their quality of life.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Child Behavior Issues
  • Depression
  • Families
  • Family Dynamics
  • Grief
  • Marriage
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Relationship Conflict
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Meghan Kean
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Work to identify strategies and techniques that can begin to offer some relief. We will also begin to alter problematic/less functional narratives that negatively impact your life. Self-compassion is a skill that I work on with almost every client.


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Together, we will:

Work to identify strategies and techniques that can begin to offer some relief. We will also begin to alter problematic/less functional narratives that negatively impact your life. Self-compassion is a skill that I work on with almost every client.

Something to know about my approach is:

It is my responsibility to pay attention to the big picture- noting common themes that come up. Often concerns that we have present differently across different domains (work, home, etc.) but the emotional underpinnings and impact can be similar.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Academic Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Depression
  • Families
  • Healing From Relationships
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Job Stress
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationships
  • Relationship Skills
  • Work-Life Balance
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