TEEN & YOUNG ADULT COUNSELING

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Empowering Your Teen and Young Adults’ Journey

  • Are overwhelming emotions or stress impacting your child?
  • Does your teen or young adult struggle with low self-esteem and self-doubt?
  • Are you feeling lost or unsure about your family’s future?
  • Are you worried that your child’s mental health progress is too slow?
  • Does your teen experience mood swings or emotional ups and downs?
  • Are you looking for a supportive, non-judgmental space for your loved one?
  • Is your teen feeling isolated or rejected by peers?
  • Does your child need support in building resilience and coping?
  • Do you or your teen need help navigating life’s challenges?
  • Is it time to make a positive change in your or your child’s life?

Teen and Young Adult Counseling Near You

You Are Not Alone

Whether your teen is struggling with school stress, social anxiety, or behavioral and emotional issues, you are not alone. Many parents come to us not knowing where to turn, and many young adults arrive exhausted from just trying to hold it all together. At Davis-Smith Mental Health, we specialize in helping teens and young adults work through anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, overthinking, and the real challenges that come with growing up today. Teen counseling can benefit your child by building the coping skills, self-esteem, and emotional tools they need to navigate life’s challenges.

We proudly serve families in New Lenox, Frankfort, Mokena, Lockport, Tinley Park, Joliet, Orland Park, and throughout the south suburbs of Illinois. Whether you are looking for teen counseling, young adult therapy, or support for your family, our compassionate team is here and ready to help you take that first step forward.

If any of this resonates, you’re exactly where you need to BE!

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Counseling Services

Child therapy session at Davis-Smith Mental Health New Lenox, IL

Child Therapy

teen therapy at Davis-Smith Mental Health in New Lenox, IL

Teen Counseling

Young Adult Counseling

Young Adult Counseling

Adult Counseling

Adult Counseling

Who We Help

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At Davis-Smith Mental Health, we focus on teen counseling, young adult therapy, and adult counseling for those who are tired of feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and less than. Maybe your teen has been struggling, and you don’t know how to help. Perhaps you’re a young adult who has been white-knuckling through life, and you’re finally ready to do something about it. Maybe you’re a parent searching at 11 pm hoping someone out there gets it.

We get it. We’d love to help.

We specialize in anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, and life transitions.

Why Us?

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We Actually Get Teens and Young Adults
Everything about how we work, our space, our style, our approach, was designed with teens and young adults in mind. We take time to really get to know your kid, not just their struggles, but who they actually are. That relationship is what makes the work possible.

We Make Therapy Engaging on Purpose
We want counseling to feel worth showing up for. When therapy is fun and engaging, teens and young adults learn the skills they need and actually use them. We work hard to make sure every client leaves feeling like it was time well spent.

We Know What Overwhelmed Looks Like
Whether your teen is dealing with school issues, social anxiety, or behavioral and emotional challenges, or your young adult feels completely stuck and lost, we have been here before. We know how to help clients who feel overwhelmed find their footing again.

Insurance Accepted

We work with most major insurance plans and offer self-pay options.

We believe quality mental health care should be accessible. Davis-Smith Mental Health is in-network with the following insurance providers:

  • Aetna PPO
  • BCBS PPO
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UMR

Don’t see your insurance? Contact us and we’ll help you figure out your options, including out-of-network benefits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Trust your gut, you know your child best. Some signs to look for include persistent sadness or anxiety, withdrawal from friends or activities they used to enjoy, declining grades, excessive worry, frequent mood swings, unexplained physical symptoms, or difficulty coping with life changes. Therapy is not just for crisis situations. It can also be a proactive step to help your teen build coping skills and confidence before things escalate.

Not at all. Your teen’s first session is simply about getting to know each other. We spend time building a connection and helping them feel comfortable. They share what they are ready to share, at their own pace, in a welcoming judgment-free space. No pressure, no rushing.

For teens 12 and older, confidentiality laws apply and your teen has the right to privacy in their sessions. We encourage teens to share updates with their parents themselves as this builds communication and confidence. We can provide general progress updates and will always notify you if there is a safety concern. For children under 12, we provide updates at the end of each session.

This is more common than you might think. We encourage parents to have an open conversation with their teen beforehand, normalize therapy, and let them know it is their space, not a punishment. Sometimes knowing that sessions are confidential and that they will not be forced to talk about anything they are not ready for helps ease their resistance. Reach out to us, and we can help guide that conversation.

Yes. We are in-network with Aetna PPO, BCBS PPO, Cigna/Evernorth, UnitedHealthcare, and UMR. We also offer self-pay options and can provide a Superbill for out-of-network benefits. Our initial assessment is $200, and ongoing sessions are $150. Contact us if you have questions about your specific plan.

Both. We offer in-person sessions at our New Lenox office as well as secure teletherapy throughout Illinois. Many clients switch between the two based on what works best for them week to week. We recommend coming in person for your first session when possible to help build that initial connection.

Every teen is different. Some clients make significant progress in a few months, while others find ongoing support valuable in the longer term. We typically recommend starting with weekly sessions to build momentum and then adjusting frequency together as progress is made. Our goal is always to help your teen reach a point where they feel confident and capable on their own.

Teen & Young Adult Counseling Serving New Lenox and Surrounding Areas

Navigating life’s challenges can be tough, especially for teens and young adults. At Davis-Smith Mental Health in New Lenox, IL, we believe everyone has an inner strength worth building on. Our licensed therapists work with clients in New Lenox, Frankfort, Mokena, Lockport, Tinley Park, Joliet, Orland Park, and throughout the south suburbs of Illinois to help them leave therapy feeling stronger, more confident, and more assured of who they are. In-person and telehealth sessions are available throughout Illinois.

Counseling FAQs

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Meet Our Team

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What to Expect

It can be overwhelming coming to counseling. We want you to feel prepared, comfortable, and know what to expect. Find out about navigating the therapy process.

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Real Results from Real People

  • My counselor is great. She always seems to give different pov’s and say real things but in a nice respectful way to understand.
  • Jessica is a dedicated therapist and absolutely loves working with teens. You are able to feel the love from the moment you walk through the door. She and her staff will provide a safe and private environment for that one-on-one attention you deserve.
  • Without therapy I don’t think I’d still be alive. It’s a relief you can tell your therapist anything without judgment. Knowing they’ll do their best to help you, and give you the tools to help yourself.
  • I have been in counseling provided by Davis-Smith Mental Health for the past 7 years and it is safe to say that I would not be the person I am today without the endless support and guidance counseling has gifted me with. Therapy has allowed me to discover who I am and grow in ways I never believed I would be able to.
  • Alex has effectively provided my son with the essential guidance to develop and mature into an outstanding young man. Equipped with the remarkable tools and techniques imparted by Alex, he now confidently navigates diverse situations and expresses his emotions eloquently.
  • My daughter really likes her counselor. She feels very comfortable with her.