Providing Healing, Recovery and Growth

Counseling for Children and Adolescents

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David and Donna have extensive experience working with children and adolescents, including the use of play therapy, art therapy, cognitive-behavioral interventions, motivational interviewing, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). David offers a social skills group for boys in grades 4-6 on Saturday mornings in the Glen Ellyn office. We are used to working with other professionals as needed (e.g. psychiatrists, psychologists, physical and occupational therapists, teachers) to fully understand an issue, determine the most accurate diagnosis, formulate the most effective treatment, and address it comprehensively. We also appreciate the intense challenges faced by Moms and Dads and offer parenting support and guidance as needed.


Issues that we treat include the following:

Impulsivity
ADHD/Asperger’s Disorder
Behavior Management
Grief and Loss
Attachment Issues
Adoption
Trauma Recovery
Sexual Reactivity
Defiance
Excessive Fears and Anxiety
Depression
Substance Abuse
Effective Parenting Strategies

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What is Play Therapy?

The great developmental psychologist,
Erik Erikson, said that “play is a child’s work.” While teenagers and adults usually play as a way to relax or distract themselves, kids use play to learn and figure out the world they live in. Children aren’t able to understand or talk about their feelings like adults can. This can create a difficult situation for a child and his or her family, especially when feelings are stressful or intense and may be contributing to ongoing problematic behavior. In play therapy, we offer a variety of toys and materials for children to use in accessing and processing emotions related to situations or events they are struggling to cope with. We carefully attend to each child to create a sense of security and help him or her gain a sense of understanding.

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