Nearby Cities

Valparaiso (9.26 mi)
South Holland (22.33 mi)
La Porte (22.82 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

46383 (1) (8.03 mi)
60473 (1) (21.9 mi)
46350 (1) (23.11 mi)
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  • Porter-Starke Services Inc - Children's Services

    Distance: 9.26 mi
    701 Wall Street
    Valparaiso, IN 46383
  • Thetis Rachel Cromie- D.Mn.-Ph.D.

    Distance: 22.32 mi
    16284 Prince Drive
    South Holland, IL 60473
  • Dockside Services

    Distance: 22.82 mi
    1719 State St
    La Porte, IN 46350
  • Kamryn Hinkle, Child Therapist
    550 Points

    Kamryn Hinkle, Child Therapist

    Individual and Family Connection
    Distance: 30.91 mi
    1806 N Damen
    Chicago, IL 60647
  • Rita Laird, MA, LCPC
    540 Points

    Rita Laird, MA, LCPC

    Individual and Family Connection (IFC Counseling)
    Distance: 30.91 mi
    1806 N Damen
    Chicago, IL 60647
  • Kelsey Suglich, MA, LPC
    480 Points

    Kelsey Suglich, MA, LPC

    Individual and Family Connection
    Distance: 30.91 mi
    1806 N Damen
    Chicago, IL 60647
  • Jori Brick, MSW
    470 Points

    Jori Brick, MSW

    Individual And Family Connection
    Distance: 30.91 mi
    1806 Damen Ave
    Chicago, IL 60647
  • Colleen Carraher, MSW, LSW
    470 Points

    Colleen Carraher, MSW, LSW

    Individual and Family Connection
    Distance: 30.91 mi
    1806 N Damen
    Chicago, IL 60647
  • Drayton Patterson, Ph.D., Speaker/Psychologist/BestSelling Author
    450 Points

    Drayton Patterson, Ph.D., Speaker/Psychologist/BestSelling Author

    Dr. Drayton Patterson, Psychology
    Distance: 30.91 mi
    Chicago, Suburbs, NW Indiana, Phoenix
    Chicago, IL 60620
  • Julianne Neely, MSW, LCSW
    440 Points

    Julianne Neely, MSW, LCSW

    Individual and Family Connection
    Distance: 30.91 mi
    1806 N Damen
    Chicago, IL 60647
  • Andrea Good, MSW, LCSW
    420 Points

    Andrea Good, MSW, LCSW

    Individual and Family Connection
    Distance: 30.91 mi
    1806 N Damen
    Chicago, IL 60647
  • Ruth Mills, Therapist
    420 Points

    Ruth Mills, Therapist

    Individual and Family Connection
    Distance: 30.91 mi
    1806 N Damen
    Chicago, IL 60647
  • Erin Fisher, MSW, LCSW
    410 Points

    Erin Fisher, MSW, LCSW

    Individual and Family Connection
    Distance: 30.91 mi
    1806 N Damen
    Chicago, IL 60647
  • Christina Waller, M.Ed., RYT 370 Points

    Christina Waller, M.Ed., RYT

    LOVExpressions
    Distance: 30.91 mi
    Belmont and Sheffield
    Chicago, IL 60614
  • 350 Points

    Leyden DuPage Counseling Service

    Distance: 30.91 mi
    307 N. Michigan Ave.
    Suite 1008
    Chicago, IL 60601
  • 220 Points

    Clarity Clinic

    Distance: 30.91 mi
    1, E Superior St
    #306
    Chicago, IL 60611
  • Dasi Ginnis, LCSW 120 Points

    Dasi Ginnis, LCSW

    Dasi Ginnis, LCSW
    Distance: 30.91 mi
    3139 N Lincoln Ave
    Chicago, IL 60657
  • Joanne Perpoli, Dr. 100 Points

    Joanne Perpoli, Dr.

    Bridgeport Counseling Services
    Distance: 30.91 mi
    436 West 31st Street
    Chicago, IL 60616
  • 10 Points

    Positive Productions

    Distance: 30.91 mi
    934 East 84th Place Suite A
    Chicago, IL 60619
  • Anixter Center Lekotek Learning Center

    Distance: 30.91 mi
    3204 W Armitage Ave
    Chicago, IL 60647

Nearby Cities

Valparaiso (9.26 mi)
South Holland (22.33 mi)
La Porte (22.82 mi)

Child and Youth Counseling Info

Child and Youth Counseling Summary:
Child and Youth Counseling is a form of therapy addressing the physical, mental and emotional issues, and problems of young children and teenagers.

Child and Youth counseling helps children and teens who are struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, trauma or abuse, or who are having behavioral difficulties at home or in school. Child and youth counseling is typically short-term counseling used to help youth and their families assess the issues that are present in the family, set goals, improve communication, mediate conflicts, and provide a direction for the future.


Education and Training: Those who wish to enter the profession of child and youth counseling must first complete a bachelor's degree related to child and youth counseling such as psychology, counseling, sociology, social work or child development. A master's degree in psychology, child psychology, sociology or social work is also required. Before full licensure is granted, supervised work experience hours in the field of child and youth counseling are necessary. After all education coursework and work experience hours are completed individuals must take a licensing exam that vary per state.

Child and Youth Counseling FAQs:
What is

Child and Youth Counseling

?
Child and Youth Counseling addresses the physical, mental, and emotional issues and problems of children and teens. Child and Youth Counseling uses a variety of techniques to motivate patients to respond and open up to therapy such as expression through speech, play and art.

How long can one expect to be in child and youth counseling?
Many seek Child and Youth Counseling for a short period of time. Some see a Child and Youth Counseling for only a few sessions and others go for several months, depending on the severity of the issues at hand.

What are some signs I should seek child and youth counseling?
If you notice your child or adolescent struggling with language development, personality, gender roles, cognitive development, sexual development and social growth, you should seek Child and Youth Counseling. Some common issues Child and Youth Counseling can help with are: depression, anxiety, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, trauma or abuse, or behavioral difficulties at home or in school.

What is child and youth therapy?
Child and Youth Counseling examines all facets of a child's life, such as mental, social and emotional development of children. Child and Youth Counseling takes a different approach than traditional therapy incorporating techniques such as play therapy, which encourage children to express their experiences and feelings through a natural, self-guided, self-healing process.

What are the benefits of using Child and Youth Counseling?
These therapists have been proven to be more effective and successful at treating youth and adolescents because this is their area of expertise. The number of sessions required is usually quite low because the therapist tackles the underlying concerns at the core and focuses on immediate solutions rather than long-term care. It has been shown to improve behavior and school performance in children.

How do I find Child and Youth Counseling in my city and state?
The Wellness.com directory will help you locate Child and Youth Counseling in your state. Select Child and Youth Counseling from the professionals menu and select the state that you are looking to locate a Child and Youth Counseling in. After you have located your state, find the city that you will need a Child and Youth Counseling in. Select the state and city and you will see a list of Child and Youth Counselings in your city and state.


Child and Youth Counseling Related Terms:
child and youth counseling, child and youth counselor, therapy, family counselor, play therapy, young children, teenagers, adolescents, teen counseling, adolescent counseling