Child & Adolescent Therapy in Inverness, Il

Children and teens experience stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges differently than adults. Big feelings often show up through behavior, withdrawal, irritability, or difficulty at school rather than clear words.

At Collaborative Healing, we provide in-person child therapy and adolescent therapy in Inverness, Illinois, serving families throughout the Northwest Suburbs. We also offer secure virtual therapy for teens across Illinois.

Our goal is to create a safe, developmentally appropriate space where young people can build confidence, emotional regulation skills, and resilience.

We provide individualized therapy for children & adolescents in Inverness, IL, serving those throughout the Northwest suburbs, including Barrington, Palatine, Arlington Heights, Hoffmann Estates and Schaumburg.

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Ready to take the first step towards change for your child or adolescent? Contact us today to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced therapists.

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When to Consider Therapy for Your Child or Adolescent

Parents often seek therapy when they notice:

Increased anxiety or school avoidance
Emotional outbursts or irritability
Difficulty regulating emotions
Low self-esteem
Social struggles or peer conflict
Behavioral concerns
Grief or family transitions
Identity exploration
Academic stress

Early support can prevent patterns from becoming more entrenched and help children develop healthy coping skills that last into adulthood.

Play Therapy for Children (Ages 5+)

When to Consider Therapy for Your Child or Adolescent

For younger children, therapy looks different than it does for adults. Kelsey works with children ages 5 and older, incorporating play therapy techniques to help children communicate feelings in a way that feels natural and safe.

Through structured play, creative expression, and skill-building activities, children can:

Identify and name emotions
Learn calming strategies
Practice problem-solving
Build confidence
Improve behavior and emotional regulation

Play is a child’s language — and therapy meets them where they are developmentally.

Therapy for Adolescents

When to Consider Therapy for Your Child or Adolescent

Therapy for Adolescents

The adolescent years bring unique pressures: academic expectations, social dynamics, identity development, family conflict, and the transition toward independence.

Adolescent therapy focuses on:

Anxiety and stress management
Emotional regulation
Building self-esteem
Developing healthy coping skills
Strengthening communication with parents
Navigating peer and relationship challenges

We provide a balanced approach that supports both teen autonomy and healthy parental involvement.

What We Help With

How Therapy Works For Children & Adolescents

Therapy for Adolescents

Anxiety in children and teens
ADHD and attention challenges
Behavioral concerns
Emotional regulation
School-related stress
Family conflict

Who We Work With

How Therapy Works For Children & Adolescents

Children struggling with behavior or emotions
Teens dealing with anxiety, stress, or identity
Parents needing support and guidance

How Therapy Works For Children & Adolescents

Play-based therapy
Talk therapy (for teens)
Parent involvement
Skill-building
Play-based expression for kids
Collaborative work for teens

Support for ADHD and Attention Challenges

Many children and teens we work with struggle with attention, organization, and emotional regulation—often described as ADHD or attention-related challenges.

This might look like:

Difficulty focusing or staying on task
Trouble with organization, time management, or follow-through
Frequent frustration, emotional outbursts, or low tolerance for stress
Challenges at school, including incomplete work or inconsistent performance
Ongoing tension at home around expectations, routines, or responsibilities

For many families, these patterns can feel confusing or exhausting—especially when a child is capable, but struggling to meet expectations.

We provide ADHD-informed therapy that focuses on building practical skills while also understanding the emotional impact of these challenges.

This includes:

Strengthening executive functioning skills like organization, planning, and follow-through
Supporting emotional regulation and frustration tolerance
Helping children and teens better understand how their brain works
Working with parents to create structure, consistency, and realistic expectations at home

Our approach is collaborative and tailored—recognizing that ADHD is not just about attention, but about how a child experiences and responds to the world around them.

Meet the Specialists

Kelsey Johnson, LSW

Kelsey specializes in working with children ages 5 and older, as well as adolescents navigating anxiety, emotional regulation challenges, and self-esteem concerns. Using developmentally appropriate approaches — including CBT-based strategies and play therapy techniques — she helps young clients understand their emotions and build practical coping skills.

Kelsey is passionate about creating an inclusive, affirming environment where children and teens feel safe expressing themselves. She also partners closely with parents to support meaningful growth both in and outside of therapy.

Begin Child & Adolescent Therapy in Inverness, Il

Supporting your child’s mental health is one of the most meaningful investments you can make.

If you are seeking child therapy, we invite you to schedule a consultation. Together, we can determine the best path forward for your child and your family.

Our Illinois office serves families across the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, including:

Many families appreciate the consistency and structure of in-person sessions, especially for younger children who benefit from hands-on therapeutic engagement.

If you’re concerned about your child or teen and not sure what’s going on, therapy can provide clarity and support—for both of you.

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Child & Adolescent Therapy in Inverness, Il

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When to Consider Therapy for Your Child or Adolescent

When to Consider Therapy for Your Child or Adolescent

When to Consider Therapy for Your Child or Adolescent

Play Therapy for Children (Ages 5+)

When to Consider Therapy for Your Child or Adolescent

When to Consider Therapy for Your Child or Adolescent

Therapy for Adolescents

When to Consider Therapy for Your Child or Adolescent

Therapy for Adolescents

What We Help With

How Therapy Works For Children & Adolescents

Therapy for Adolescents

Who We Work With

How Therapy Works For Children & Adolescents

How Therapy Works For Children & Adolescents

How Therapy Works For Children & Adolescents

How Therapy Works For Children & Adolescents

How Therapy Works For Children & Adolescents

Support for ADHD and Attention Challenges

Meet the Specialists

Kelsey Johnson, LSW

Begin Child & Adolescent Therapy in Inverness, Il

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