Online Therapy for Kids, Teens & Young Adults in Palatine

Elizabeth is a personable, authentic clinical social worker who leads with humor, connection, and genuine care. Trained at Boston College with a focus on Children, Youth, and Families, she specializes in supporting school-aged children through anxiety, depression, anger, PTSD, and self-esteem concerns. Her solution-focused approach empowers clients of all backgrounds to grow, feel understood, and build lasting self-worth.

Darnise practices from a multidimensional, trauma‑informed lens, considering each client’s biological, psychological, social, and spiritual needs. She supports individuals as they heal from trauma, build self‑worth, strengthen communication, and pursue meaningful goals, offering compassionate, practical, and strengths‑based guidance for lasting personal growth.

Life presents many challenges for all of us and at times we need assistance to move ahead. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and I am committed to providing the best treatment possible to help you succeed. Whether you are experiencing marital, family, couple, or personal challenges, together we will work to provide meaningful solutions to your unique situation. My areas of experience include Marriage and Couples Counseling, Blended Family Therapy, Individual, Adolescents, ADHD, Anxiety and Depression. My client-centered approach is one of acceptance, understanding and empathetic connection. Positive change is always possible with the right atmosphere and mutual commitment. I look forward to partnering with you on your journey.

Rachel is passionate about guiding children and adolescents through life’s bumps. With a master’s in Clinical Mental Health from Missouri Baptist University, she creates a safe, nonjudgmental space to build coping skills, resilience, and confidence using evidence-based strategies.

I am a compassionate mental health counselor who graduated from Indiana University. I am all about supporting children, adolescents, and adults as they navigate life’s challenges, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, domestic violence, abuse, anger management, PTSD, and self-esteem concerns. My approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based practices, ensuring that each client feels heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change. I believe in creating a safe, nonjudgmental environment where individuals can explore their emotions, develop coping strategies, and build a stronger sense of self-worth. My goal is to help clients uncover their strengths, gain clarity, and create a path toward personal growth and resilience.

Abia is a licensed therapist who helps young adults and adults navigate anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, trauma, and self-esteem concerns. With experience supporting both South Asian and non-South Asian clients, she offers culturally sensitive, collaborative care. Her warm, nonjudgmental approach helps clients set meaningful goals, build confidence, and develop practical tools for lasting emotional well-being.

I am a compassionate and supportive therapist dedicated to helping you navigate life challenges and adversities to help empower and equip you to gain greater clarity, resilience and skills to help bring you up and out of life's hardships that has diverted you from living your best life. I know how life challenges can take us off track and having us live in auto-pilot and just surviving the moments. I work with children, adolescents, teens, young adults, adults, families and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship stress and brokenness in family units. My therapeutic styles are CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Trauma-Informed, Strength and Supportive-Based Therapies all tailored to fit your wants, needs, desires and goals. I believe therapy is about working together in a safe space where you feel seen, heard and validated. Where you can come out of the someday mindset and feel empowered to make the lasting changes today. I will walk along side you in this growth journey cheering you along every step of the way. I believe in you!

Sarah, MA in Community Counseling, brings 10+ years helping youth, families, and communities navigate mental health challenges. As a supervisor, she leads with compassion, drives positive outcomes, and champions systemic change all while valuing balance and self-care.

Medina is a warm, nonjudgmental therapist who brings empathy, authenticity, and a touch of humor to every session. She works with adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, self-injury, relationship struggles, and family conflict. Grounded in CBT but flexible in approach, she creates a safe space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered to reconnect with their values and move toward the life they want.