Child & Adolescent Therapy

When a child or teen is struggling, the whole family often feels it. Therapy can give young people space to express what is hard to say directly, while also helping caregivers understand what support, structure, and communication may help most at home, at school, and in daily life.

Families often seek this support when a young person is dealing with

anxiety, sadness, irritability, or withdrawal
behavior changes, overwhelm, or trouble with regulation
school stress, social difficulties, or major transitions
trauma, grief, adoption-related concerns, or family disruption

What early sessions often focus on

understanding the child or teen in context rather than reducing them to a behavior
creating age-appropriate space for trust and communication
helping caregivers understand patterns, needs, and practical next steps
building support that can carry into school, home, and relationships

How this support can help in day-to-day life

give children and teens age-appropriate space to be understood without reducing them to a behavior
help caregivers respond with more clarity, structure, and support at home and at school
connect individual distress with the family and developmental context around it

Signs it may be a good time to reach out

A young person seems more overwhelmed, withdrawn, reactive, or hard to reach than usual.

What helps people feel confident reaching out to Clara

We keep this practical: clear team profiles, honest availability cues, bilingual support labeled where relevant, and a callback-led intake process instead of instant self-scheduling.

8+ public clinician profiles

You can review the team, credentials, public specialties, and availability cues before you reach out.

3 therapists with public Spanish support

When a therapist offers bilingual care or Spanish-language profile content, we label that clearly.

In-person and telehealth options

Clara serves clients in Schaumburg and also offers secure telehealth across Illinois when it is the right fit.

Guided intake through the Clara team

Getting started still begins with contact and callback support so fit, logistics, and next steps can be sorted with a real person.

Current team strengths relevant to child and teen care include

therapy for children, adolescents, and families

trauma-informed work with young people

school-related and behavioral support

family guidance alongside individual child or teen treatment when appropriate

Questions people often have before getting started

If you are still sorting out fit, timing, or format, that is normal. These are some of the most common clarifications before the first callback.

Do I need to know exactly which therapist to start with?

No. The Clara team can help talk through fit during the initial contact process so the therapist, format, and next step feel more considered than a generic self-booking flow.

Is this available in person or by telehealth?

That depends on clinical fit, availability, and what will work best for you or your family. Clara offers in-person sessions in Schaumburg and secure telehealth across Illinois when appropriate.

Can I still reach out if I am not sure child or teen support is the exact label for what I need?

Yes. You do not need the perfect label before contacting Clara. The initial callback is there to sort through what is going on, answer questions, and help identify the next best step.

Therapists you can explore for this kind of support

These profiles are shown because their public bios mention relevant populations, concerns, or approaches. The Clara team can still help you sort out fit if you are unsure where to begin.

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