Child therapists in Normal, Illinois IL
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Child or Adolescent Issues
The Mental Wellness Center, Inc
Counselor/Therapist, LCSW & LCPC's
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At The Mental Wellness Center, we specialize in working with children and adolescents, providing a safe and nurturing environment for young individuals to explore their emotions and navigate challenges. Our therapists use age-appropriate, evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), play therapy, and mindfulness techniques to help address issues like anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, and social difficulties. We work closely with both the child and their family to develop personalized treatment plans that foster emotional growth, resilience, and healthy communication. Our goal is to empower young clients with the skills they need to thrive at home, school, and in their relationships
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Normal, IL 61761
Online in Normal, Illinois
Child or Adolescent Issues
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.
27 Years Experience
Online in Normal, Illinois
Child or Adolescent Issues
Nancy Hayes-Gary, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist, MD , Psy.D.
Since starting virtual therapy three years ago, I’m no longer able to work with small children. I do however treat several teen/emerging young adults in their development and identity formation. Older people are greatly encouraged too!
31 Years Experience
Online in Normal, Illinois (Online Only)
Child or Adolescent Issues
Ailyn Payan, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in treating children and adolescents with a wide variety of issues. These include depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, anger, inattention, impulsivity, isolation, poor social skills, etc. In addition,
I focus on improving the parent-child relationship at any stage in the child's life (infancy through young adulthood).
14 Years Experience
Online in Normal, Illinois
Child or Adolescent Issues
Peter Gould
Psychologist, Ph.D.
As a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in adolescent issues, I provide compassionate and effective treatment for adolescents and young adults facing the stresses of modern pressures in the digital age. I worked for over 10 years in specialized high school programs for students with serious mental health challenges, I offer valuable support to parents navigating difficulties with their adolescent children. My approach, informed by evidence-based therapies, is tailored to meet the unique needs of each child.
20 Years Experience
Online in Normal, Illinois (Online Only)