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Begin with a conversation
A free 15-minute consultation is a chance to share what is bringing you in, ask questions, and decide whether working together feels like a good fit.
Counseling for children ages 6+ and their families
Child Counseling in Palatine & Grayslake, IL
When your child is having a hard time, you do not have to figure it out alone. Luke offers a calm, supportive space for children to talk, build skills, and feel understood—while helping parents feel more equipped at home.
In person in Palatine and Grayslake · Telehealth in Illinois & Wisconsin
Who this is for
Support for children, and the people who love them
Luke works with children ages 6+ and supports parents and caregivers as they navigate what their child is experiencing. Every child and family is different, so counseling begins by listening carefully to the whole picture.
The goal is not to label a child or promise a quick fix. It is to create a relationship where a child can be known, practice helpful skills, and receive support that fits their developmental stage and family context.
Common reasons families reach out
A place to talk about what feels hard
Concerns can show up differently from one child to the next. Luke’s work often includes helping children and families make sense of patterns, feelings, and challenges such as:
Anxiety, worry, and stress
ADHD-related challenges and attention concerns
Big emotions and emotional regulation
Behavior changes and difficult transitions
Grief, loss, or a change at home or school
Social or peer difficulties
This page offers general information, not a diagnosis. If you are unsure whether counseling is the right fit, a consultation can help you talk through the next step.
What counseling can look like
A process built on connection and practical support
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Get to know your child
Early sessions focus on connection, your child’s strengths, and the concerns that matter most to your family. Luke adapts the conversation and activities to a child’s age and needs.
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Build practical support together
Counseling can include conversation, creative approaches, emotional skills, and evidence-based strategies that help children express what is difficult and practice new ways of coping.
Parents are an important part of the process
Luke believes lasting support often includes parents and caregivers. Parent involvement may include sharing helpful context, discussing strategies for home, and making space to understand what is changing for the family.
Children also need an age-appropriate space to speak honestly. The details of parent communication and confidentiality are discussed openly, with attention to the child’s age, needs, and safety.
When family sessions could be helpful, Luke will talk with you about whether that format fits the concerns your family is working through.
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Luke offers faith-integrated counseling for families who want Christian faith to be part of their counseling experience. He pairs a pastoral heart with evidence-based approaches, keeping the work practical, respectful, and centered on the needs of the child and family.
Families from all backgrounds are welcome. Faith is incorporated thoughtfully and in a way that is appropriate to the goals you bring to counseling.
Access and next steps
Meet in person or connect by telehealth
Child counseling is available in person at Luke’s Palatine and Grayslake offices. Secure telehealth is also available for clients in Illinois and Wisconsin when it is an appropriate fit for the family.
Palatine office:
675 N North Ct, Suite 215
Palatine, IL 60067
Grayslake-area office:
34121 U.S. 45, Suite 221
Gages Lake, IL 60030