Child and Adolescent Counseling in Gurnee, IL

When Kids Struggle, the Whole Family Feels It

Children and teens don't always have the words for what they're going through. They show it in their behavior, their moods, their relationships, and how they do at school. When something feels off, early support can make all the difference.

At Professional Family Solutions, we specialize in counseling for children and adolescents of all ages — from young children to teenagers — using approaches that meet each child where they are. We also work closely with parents, because healing happens best when the whole family is involved.

How We Work With Kids and Teens

We use a range of evidence-based approaches tailored to each child's age, personality, and needs:

Play Therapy Young children process their world through play, not words. Play therapy gives children a safe, structured space to work through emotions, trauma, and behavioral challenges using the language they know best.

Theraplay Theraplay is a structured, attachment-based therapy that strengthens the bond between children and their caregivers through guided, playful interaction. It is particularly effective for children with attachment difficulties, adoption-related challenges, and early relational trauma.

Art Therapy For children and teens who struggle to express themselves verbally, art therapy provides a powerful outlet for processing difficult emotions and experiences. Our therapists use creative expression as a genuine clinical tool.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) CBT helps older children and teens identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns that drive anxiety, anger, and low self-esteem. It gives kids practical tools they can use long after therapy ends.

Anger Management We work with children and teens to understand what's underneath their anger and develop healthy, effective ways to manage it — at home, at school, and in relationships.

Parent Coaching Parents are their child's most important resource. We offer parent coaching to help caregivers understand their child's needs, respond more effectively, and build stronger connections at home.

What We Help With

Our therapists work with children and teens experiencing:

  • Anxiety and worry

  • School stress and academic struggles

  • ADHD and attention challenges

  • Behavioral difficulties

  • Anger and emotional dysregulation

  • Trauma and abuse

  • Adoption and attachment challenges

  • Family transitions (divorce, remarriage, new siblings)

  • Social difficulties and peer relationships

  • Depression and low self-esteem

  • Life changes and grief

Getting Started

We know reaching out for your child can feel like a big step. We make it easy and will match your child with the right therapist based on their age, needs, and personality.

Call us at 847-231-2265 or use our contact form to get started. We'll take it from there.

We accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Magellan, and United/Optum. Telehealth sessions available throughout Illinois.

Professional Family Solutions 501 N. Riverside Dr., Suites 201 & 206 Gurnee, IL 60031 847-231-2265

Proudly serving Gurnee, Waukegan, Libertyville, Lindenhurst, Grayslake, Vernon Hills, Mundelein, and Lake County, IL. Also welcoming clients from Kenosha and surrounding Wisconsin areas for in-person sessions.