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Counseling for Anxiety for Children in Chicago

Helping Your Child Find Calm and Confidence in Chicago

Is anxiety holding your child back from experiencing the joys of childhood? We understand how difficult it is to watch your child struggle with worries, fears, and overwhelming emotions.

At Eyas Landing, we provide specialized, empathy-driven care to help children in Chicago manage anxiety and build resilience for a brighter future.

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We offer compassionate and effective counseling tailored to your child’s unique journey.

We know that every child’s experience with anxiety is different. That’s why our approach begins with understanding your child as an individual—their personality, their fears, and their strengths.

Our goal is to create a safe, supportive space where your child can learn practical skills to navigate their feelings, overcome challenges, and regain their confidence.

Partnering with your family, we develop a plan that addresses core concerns and builds lasting coping strategies. This isn’t just about managing symptoms; it’s about empowering your child with the tools they need to thrive at home, in school, and in life.

Key Benefits of Our Child Anxiety Counseling

Experienced, Compassionate Therapists: Our specialists have extensive training in child development and anxiety disorders. They connect with children on their level, building trust and making therapy a positive experience.
Evidence-Based Techniques: Our methods are rooted in proven therapeutic models like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps children understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and actions. We break down complex skills into small, achievable steps.
A Focus on the Whole Family: We believe in partnership. Your concerns are valid, and your expertise on your child is invaluable. We provide you with strategies and support to help your child practice their new skills in everyday situations, ensuring progress extends beyond our sessions.
Child-Friendly Approaches: We use evidence-based techniques that are adapted to be engaging and accessible for children. This includes play-based activities, art, and storytelling to help them express feelings they might not have words for.

Specialists You Can Trust, Support Every Step of the Way

The Eyas Landing team is composed of licensed and board-certified therapists, social workers, and counselors who specialize in pediatric mental health.

Our professionals are not only experts in their field but are also deeply committed to providing warm, relationship-based care.

We understand the complexities of childhood anxiety, from separation fears and social worries to phobias and generalized anxiety.

Our multidisciplinary team collaborates to ensure your child receives comprehensive support tailored for their success. We consistently hear from families about the relief they feel knowing their child is in capable, caring hands.

Take the First Step Toward a Calmer Tomorrow

You don’t have to navigate this journey alone. If you’re looking for help for an anxious child in Chicago, we are here to provide the support and guidance your family needs. Let’s work together to build your child’s confidence, one milestone at a time.

Schedule a free consultation today to learn more about our child anxiety counseling services. Your next step is to connect with our team and discover how we can help your child transform potential into progress.

Counseling services at Eyas Landing are offered as part of a collaborative team approach. Click the links below to learn more about our pediatric counseling and therapy options.

Eyas Landing utilizes the latest evidence-based practice to provide the best treatment for your child. A common modality in mental health therapy is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is psychotherapy that has been shown to be effective in over 2,000 research studies. It is structured, present-oriented psychotherapy that helps individuals identify goals that are most important to them and overcome obstacles that get in the way (Beck Institute, 2019). CBT focuses on challenging and changing unhelpful cognitive distortions and behaviors, improving emotional regulation, and the development of personal coping strategies that target solving current problems.

Our Counseling Therapy Team:

Together, the Counseling Therapy team seamlessly collaborates with each child’s entire therapeutic team to address best practices and individualized treatment plans. This collaboration between our highly-educated, compassionate staff maximize therapeutic outcomes and help support our clients to reach their fullest potential. At Eyas Landing, we value evidence-based practice, client-centeredness, community, diversity, collaboration, and flexibility.

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Why Choose Eyas Landing?

We treat the whole child, and we support the whole family.

We Meet You Where You Are: Therapy happens where your child learns best—in your home, at their school, in the community, via telehealth, or at our clinic in Chicago’s West Loop.

Family-Centered Care: You are the expert on your child. We coach you on strategies to use at home so progress doesn’t stop when the session ends.

Collaborative Approach: Our speech therapists work alongside occupational therapists, behavior analysts, and physical therapists to ensure every aspect of your child’s development is supported.

Play-Based Learning: We know kids learn best when they are having fun. Our sessions look like play, but they are structured to achieve serious milestones.

Diagnosis and Conditions our Mental Health Professionals Treat:

Autism Spectrum Disorder
Attention Deficit Disorder ADHD
Sensory Processing Disorder

Developmental Delay
Speech and Language Delay
Articulation Delay

Down Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Neurological or Brain Injury

Toe Walking
Stuttering
Generalized Anxiety

School and Test Anxiety
Adoption

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Client-Focused Counseling Approach:

Neuro-Affirming Care
Intentional Relationship Model

Play-Based Therapy
DIR/Floortime

Social Skills Programs
Emotional Regulation Programs

Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness & Coping Skills Strategies

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Next Steps to Starting Counseling Therapy

Evaluation And Outcome Measures

Initial Evaluations are completed with standardized measures, clinical observation and parent report components. Re-evaluations are completed every six months to determine progress. Eyas Landing therapists proactively collaborate with families and other professionals to increase positive outcomes

Plan Of Care

Eyas Landing treatment plans are individualized to meet each child’s unique strengths, interests and goals. Goals are reviewed weekly and daily treatment notes are emailed directly to parents. Eyas Landing therapists are skilled in utilizing the client’s interests and motivations to increase participation in challenging therapeutic activities.

Billing Options

Eyas Landing offers a variety of billing and payment options to support your child’s treatment. There is a dedicated and knowledgeable on-site staff that are here to answer any of your questions. Eyas Landing is in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO, Blue Choice PPO, and Aetna PPO plans. Eyas Landing also accepts most out-of-network PPO plans, including United Healthcare and Cigna. Claims are submitted directly to your insurance company and staff can assist in disputing any denied claims.

Frequently Asked Questions About Counseling for Kids:

Do I need a doctor’s referral?

While you don’t always need a referral to contact us, many insurance plans require one for coverage. We can help guide you through this process.

Where does therapy take place?

Flexibility is our foundation. We offer sessions in our West Loop clinic, in your home, at your child’s school or daycare, or via telehealth. We work with you to decide the best environment for your child’s goals.

How do I know if my child needs counseling?

If your child is not meeting milestones (like babbling, using first words, or combining words), is difficult for others to understand, or gets frustrated when trying to communicate, an evaluation is a great first step.

Trust your instincts—you know your child best.