Is your child struggling with big emotions, behavior that feels out of control, or a life change that has been difficult to process?

Children often communicate what they’re feeling through behavior rather than words. When a child is overwhelmed, grieving, anxious, or struggling socially, those feelings may show up as emotional outbursts, withdrawal, difficulty at school, or tension at home.

Child therapy offers a supportive space where children and adolescents can begin to understand their inner world and develop healthier ways of expressing and managing their emotions.

While parents play an essential role in the process, children typically meet with me one-on-one so they have a consistent space that is just for them. Through conversation, play, and developmentally appropriate therapeutic approaches, children can process their experiences, build emotional awareness, and develop skills that help them feel more confident and regulated.

I provide in person child therapy for in my Chicago office  offering a supportive space where children can better understand their emotions and build skills for resilience. My work is guided in part by attachment theory, which helps us understand how the parent–child relationship shapes a child’s emotional development and sense of safety in the world. Throughout therapy, I partner closely with parents to share insights, offer guidance, and help translate what we are learning in sessions into supportive changes at home.

There are many effective ways to support children in therapy. Depending on your child’s age, personality, and needs, our work may draw from approaches such as play therapy, child-centered therapy, more directive skill-based work, or expressive therapies that allow children to communicate through creativity and imagination. Together, we will collaborate to determine the approach that best supports both your child and your family.

Children and adolescents may benefit from therapy when they are experiencing:

• Anxiety or social worries

• Behavioral challenges or emotional outbursts

• Difficulty with friendships or school stress

• Grief or the loss of a loved one

• Family changes such as divorce or moving

• Bullying or social struggles

• Attention and focus difficulties

• Sadness, withdrawal, or low self-esteem

• Exposure to stressful or overwhelming experiences

Therapy is not a quick fix. It is a thoughtful process that helps children better understand themselves, build emotional resilience, and develop skills that support their well-being as they grow.

If you’re wondering whether therapy might help your child, I welcome the opportunity to talk with you and explore whether it may be a good fit.

If you would like to explore treatment options for your child, please give my office a call.