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Share what you are seeing, ask questions, and decide whether Luke’s approach feels like a good fit.
Counseling for kids, teens, and their families
Kids & Teens Counseling in Palatine & Grayslake, IL
When a young person is struggling, it can affect the whole family. Luke offers a steady, age-appropriate space for kids and teens to talk, build skills, and feel understood—while helping parents feel supported along the way.
In person in Palatine and Grayslake · Telehealth in Illinois & Wisconsin
Who this is for
Support that meets young people where they are
Kids and teens experience stress differently, and the right approach should reflect their developmental stage, strengths, and family context. Luke begins by listening carefully rather than making assumptions.
Parents and caregivers remain an important part of the process. Together, you can discuss goals, practical support at home, and how communication and confidentiality will work in an age-appropriate way.
Common reasons people reach out
When a child or teen needs more room to be heard
Counseling may be a helpful place to begin when a young person or family is navigating concerns such as:
Worry, anxiety, or feeling overwhelmed
ADHD-related challenges and difficulty focusing
School pressure, changes in grades, or motivation
Friendships, peer pressure, or feeling left out
Irritability, big emotions, withdrawal, or difficulty with emotional regulation
Family conflict, loss, or a significant transition
This page offers general information, not a diagnosis. A consultation can help you consider whether counseling is the right next step.
What counseling can look like
A developmentally appropriate path forward
The first step is understanding the young person, the family context, and the kind of support that will be most useful right now.
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Choose the right starting point
Luke helps clarify whether the focus should begin with child counseling, teen counseling, family involvement, or another thoughtful next step.
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Build practical support
Sessions focus on connection, helpful skills, and support that can carry into home, school, and relationships.
Related support
Find the right fit for your child or teen
The pages below offer more detail about the two age-specific counseling paths. They are supporting resources under this broader Kids & Teens service, not competing pages.
Access and next steps
Meet in person or connect by telehealth
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.
Palatine office:
675 N North Ct, Suite 215
Palatine, IL 60067
Grayslake-area office:
34121 U.S. 45, Suite 221
Gages Lake, IL 60030