Child & Teen Therapy in Illinois and Arizona
Helping Children and Teens Thrive Emotionally, Socially, and Mentally
Parenting a child or teen who is struggling emotionally can be both heartbreaking and exhausting. Whether your child is showing signs of anxiety, emotional distress, or behavioral challenges, compassionate, age-appropriate support can make all the difference.
At Fash Counseling, we specialize in child and adolescent therapy for youth ages 2–18 in Illinois and 8–18 in Arizona, offering tools to help young people better understand themselves and build lifelong coping skills.
When to Consider Therapy for Your Child or Teen
Children and teens naturally go through emotional ups and downs. But when difficult behaviors or intense feelings persist for more than two weeks without a clear reason, it may be time to seek professional support.
Therapy can help if your child is experiencing:
- Withdrawal or isolation from friends and family
- Major changes in eating or sleeping habits
- Regressive behaviors (e.g., bedwetting, tantrums, separation anxiety)
- Acting out with anger, defiance, or aggression
- Intense fears or worries that interfere with daily activities
- Self-harming behaviors (e.g., skin picking, nail digging, hair pulling, use of sharp objects)
Our Approach to Child & Teen Therapy
We understand that children and teens require different therapeutic techniques than adults. Our therapists are trained in developmentally appropriate, evidence-based methods that are tailored to each child’s age, personality, and needs.
Therapeutic approaches may include:
- Play Therapy (for younger children): Helps children process emotions through creative play, storytelling, and art
- Talk Therapy (adapted for youth): Builds trust and teaches coping skills in a supportive, conversational setting
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Teaches kids how to reframe negative thoughts and manage emotional responses
- Mindfulness & Emotional Regulation Skills: Improves self-awareness, attention, and stress management
- Family Therapy: Encourages healthy communication and connection between parents, caregivers, and children
- Trauma-Informed Counseling: Gentle, evidence-based care for children recovering from trauma or abuse