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Start with a low-pressure conversation
A free 15-minute consultation gives a parent or caregiver a chance to share what has been hard, ask questions, and decide whether Luke’s approach feels like a good fit.
Counseling for teens and the people who care about them
Teen Counseling in Palatine & Grayslake, IL
Adolescence can bring real pressure—from school, friendships, family, and the questions a teen is carrying inside. Luke offers a steady, respectful space for teens to talk honestly, build practical tools, and feel understood.
In person in Palatine and Grayslake · Telehealth in Illinois & Wisconsin
Who this is for
Support for teens, with care for the whole family context
Luke works with teens who are navigating stress, emotions, relationships, attention challenges, and the everyday pressures that can feel heavier during adolescence. Counseling begins with curiosity, respect, and attention to each teen’s strengths—not assumptions about who they are or what they need.
Families do not have to wait until a concern becomes a crisis to ask for support. A consultation can help clarify whether individual counseling, family involvement, or another next step makes sense.
Common reasons families reach out
When life feels like a lot to carry alone
The concerns that bring a teen or family to counseling are personal. Luke often helps teens and caregivers make sense of experiences such as:
Anxiety, worry, and stress
School pressure, motivation, or changes in grades
Friendships, peer pressure, and feeling left out
Big emotions, irritability, or feeling overwhelmed
ADHD-related challenges and difficulty focusing
Family conflict, communication, or life transitions
This page provides 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 that respects both the teen and the family
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Make room for the teen’s perspective
Early sessions focus on connection and on understanding what matters to the teen. There is no expectation that they need to have the right words or every answer on the first day.
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Practice support that fits real life
Counseling may include conversation, practical coping skills, values-based reflection, and evidence-based strategies that can be carried into school, relationships, and home life.
Honest conversation, with clear boundaries
Teens need an age-appropriate space where they can speak openly. Luke explains confidentiality and parent communication in clear, respectful language so everyone understands what support will look like and how safety concerns are handled.
Parents and caregivers remain important. Their perspective, questions, and support at home can be part of the process, while each teen is also given meaningful space to be heard.
Explore Kids & Teens Counseling Looking for support for a younger child? Explore child counselingFaith can be part of the conversation
Luke offers faith-integrated counseling for teens and families who want Christian faith to be part of their counseling experience. His approach combines a pastoral heart with practical, evidence-based care and stays centered on the goals a teen and family bring to counseling.
Teens and families from all backgrounds are welcome. Faith is incorporated thoughtfully, never as a shortcut, and in a way that respects the person in front of him.
Access and next steps
Meet in person or connect by telehealth
Teen 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