Know When It’s Time for Your Child to See a Therapist
Therapy can help children (and parents) understand important relationships in their lives, especially if the child has questions or wants to make changes. Our families typically reach out to us because either the parent or child is having trouble managing their own feelings or often feeling angry, sad or anxious. No matter their age, therapy may be the best choice to help a child work toward meaningful changes.
Common Areas Where We Provide Expertise
Why is my child’s behavior impacting their functioning at home/ school/ in the community?
Children may exhibit certain behaviors as a way of communication their needs, distress, and emotions. As a result, such behaviors can impact their functioning at home, school, and I the community. Our experts can help identify the underlying causes and provide strategies to guide your child toward healthier ways of behaving and coping.
What if my child having a difficult time coping with their anxiety, anger, or feelings of sadness?
Children who experience difficulty coping with their emotions are often impacted in other areas such as home, school, and with peers. This can lead to development of unhealthy ways of coping which can impact children in various ways (e.g. poor school performance, disrupted sleep, unhealthy relationships, fighting at home, etc.) Our clinicians can help address challenges with emotions by giving children skills and strategies to improve emotional regulation.
What do I do if my child is causing self-harm?
If your child is engaging in self-harm, it’s important to seek support right away. Our therapists can help you understand the underlying emotional challenges and work with your child to develop healthy coping mechanisms in a safe, supportive environment.
Can you help my child process a traumatic event?
Yes, we can help your child process traumatic events in a compassionate and supportive environment. Our experienced therapists use evidence-based approaches to guide your child through healing, helping them build resilience and cope with difficult emotions.
How We Operate
In-person Therapy
Face to face support in a welcoming and private setting at any one of our four locations.
Teletherapy*
Access expert care from the comfort of your home through secure online sessions. Consider teletherapy if you do not live close to one of our four locations.
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*In order to book a teletherapy appointment, you need to reside in Illinois or be present in the state of Illinois for your sessions.
Therapy Services for Parents
Individual Therapy
Partner with a dedicated therapist to navigate personal challenges and achieve meaningful growth.
Parent Coaching
Parent coaching is a therapeutic service for parents/ caregivers who may experience challenges in navigating their role as parents/caregivers. Parents work one-on-one with a trained clinician, who has expertise in child development and mental health issues, to learn skills and strategies that help to alleviate parental stress.
School Consultation
Clinicians engage in a collaborative process school staff to support children in school environments.
Family Therapy
We provide families across the lifespan tools to navigate their intertwined relationships and the challenges they face. Therapist at TFI help to demystify the stigma that families who seek family therapy are “broken” or “incapable of resolving their issues internally” by providing strategies that build upon the strengths and skills that each family possess.
Talking to Kids You Love
Our video collection for parents, Talking to Kids You Love, shows you how to skillfully and lovingly handle familiar yet tough moments with your children — moments when parents are often unsure of what to say. Watch and listen to the words these parents use. Build new skills to enhance your effectiveness as you promote your child’s emotional intelligence and self-esteem. Learn from the words our parents use and try them with the children you love.
