Service

Children & Family Therapy

Therapy for children and adolescents requires an approach that is deeply rooted in an understanding of where they are in their phase of life. Our Hinsdale therapists are experts at working with them at their level, whether this means play therapy for young children or effectively "reaching" pre-adolescents and adolescents in order to provide support and guidance as they emotionally mature and reach young adulthood.

Therapy For Children and Teens

Hinsdale Therapy Group has dedicated child and adolescent therapists who are trained to treat the special population of children and families.

Young Children In The World

Children of this age can have trouble regulating themselves or communicating their frustrations and needs to others. Instead, you may observe your child’s difficulty in any number of behaviors such as:

  • Temper tantrums and acting out
  • Excessive worry
  • Fear of being separated from parents or other family
  • Inconsolable emotion
  • Trouble making friends
  • Extreme stubbornness,
  • Underachievement
  • Problems eating
  • Problems sleeping

When working with young children, our therapists work alongside parents to identify the needs of their children through a developmental, systemic perspective. Play techniques, coaching, and other methods help children adapt to their environment and relate to others more effectively. As a part of the HTG systems-oriented philosophy, parents are encouraged to be active participants in their child’s therapy. Parents take away techniques that they can use to help their children relate better to the family at home. At your request, your child’s therapist will collaborate with teachers and counselors who are already working with your child at school.

Pre-Adolescents and Adolescents: Paths Toward Maturity

Adolescence can be a turbulent time – a lot is going on. During these years, it is normal for children to assert their independence. They attempt to develop intimate peer relationships for the first time. And all the while, they are figuring out who they want to be. In addition to developmental adjustments, adolescents can struggle with:

  • Depression or anxiety
  • Poor body image/unhealthy eating
  • Relationship struggles
  • Stress management
  • Mood instability
  • Dangerous/impulsive behaviors


Similar to our work with our adult clients, Hinsdale Therapy Group therapists draw from a variety a therapy techniques to help teens develop self-awareness and gain deeper insight into their struggles. With this new awareness, the young adult is on their way toward effectively managing his or her mental health.

We help adolescents build relationship skills that they can use with family, friends, and the community. These positive changes increase your teen’s self-confidence and ability to make healthy choices.

Therapy for Families

Our therapists help parents and children address poor communication, behavioral problems, and conflict. The therapist provides a voice to each family member, facilitates healthy interactions, explores and identifies developmental needs of family members, and facilitates independent growth and harmonious functioning within the family.

Play Therapy and Coaching

Therapists at Hinsdale Therapy Group use a variety of techniques to help young children express feelings and develop problem-solving and coping skills. In play, children can share their thoughts and feelings in a non-direct, non-threatening manner. Coaching can be provided to the child to facilitate the development of social, emotional, and behavioral skills. Additionally, parents will learn to successfully coach their children.

Parent Consultation and Guidance

Receive guidance on how to be the most effective parent for the specific needs of your child. The therapist will assess the needs of your child along with you and then will model and teach the most effective style and skills for meeting the emotional and behavioral needs of your child.

Initial Appointments for Children, Teens or Families

If you are interested in scheduling an initial appointment, please call or contact us and we’ll have a quick discussion and find an ideal time to meet. We look forward to helping you.

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