Mental Health Clinic in New Lenox, IL
Where Teens and Young Adults Learn to Overcome Anxiety
Sound Familiar?
Your teen hasn’t been the same lately. They’re anxious, overwhelmed, and pulling away from the things they used to care about. Maybe your young adult is stuck, struggling to get through the day, and you don’t know how to help. Or maybe you’re the one carrying it all and finally ready to talk to someone.
You’re not alone, and you’re not too late.
Davis-Smith Mental Health is a mental health clinic in New Lenox, IL built for exactly this moment. We specialize in helping teens, young adults, and adults across Will County work through anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, and the real challenges that come with growing up and living in today’s world. Our EMDR-trained therapist works with clients of all ages to process the experiences that keep anxiety locked in place.
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Why Families Choose Us
We built this practice around the things that matter most to the families we work with. Here’s what sets us apart.
Our Counseling Specialties
What We Treat
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Anxiety Therapy
Anxiety is the most common reason families come to us, and it’s the foundation of everything we do. Whether your teen is avoiding school, your young adult can’t stop overthinking, or worry has taken over your daily life, we can help. Our therapists use CBT and EMDR to help clients understand what’s driving their anxiety and build real tools to manage it.
Teen Anxiety Counseling
The teen years are when anxiety tends to hit the hardest. School pressure, social stress, comparison, and the weight of figuring out who they are can leave teens feeling overwhelmed and stuck. We work with teens to understand what’s behind the anxiety and give them real skills they can actually use, at school, at home, and in the moments that feel like too much.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is one of the most effective approaches available for anxiety, trauma, and overwhelming emotions. It works by helping the brain reprocess difficult memories and experiences that are keeping you stuck. Our EMDR-trained therapist works with teens, young adults, and adults.
Depression Therapy
Depression and anxiety often show up together. If your teen has lost interest in things they used to enjoy, is sleeping too much or too little, or seems hopeless about the future, therapy can help. We work with clients to find what’s underneath the depression and build a path forward that actually feels possible.
Trauma Counseling
Trauma is one of the most common drivers of anxiety in teenagers and young adults. It doesn’t always look like what you’d expect. It can show up as constant worry, anger, trouble concentrating, or emotional shutdown. Our therapists help clients work through trauma at their own pace, in a space where they feel safe.
Emotional Regulation
When anxiety runs high, emotions feel unmanageable. Some teens and young adults feel everything. Small frustrations become explosions. Sadness becomes despair. We help clients understand their patterns and develop strategies for handling intense feelings without shutting down or lashing out.
Relationship Counseling
Anxiety doesn’t just affect the person experiencing it. It changes how they show up in every relationship. We help teens, young adults, and adults work through the ways anxiety and other challenges are impacting their connections with family, friends, and partners.
Life Transitions
Starting high school. Leaving for college. A new job, a divorce, a move. Life transitions can trigger anxiety, depression, and self-doubt, even when the change is something you wanted. We help clients work through the uncertainty and build confidence in who they’re becoming.
Young Adult Counseling
The years between 18 and 30 come with a unique kind of pressure. A lot of young adults are dealing with anxiety they’ve carried since their teenage years but never had the chance to address. We help them get unstuck and start building a life that feels like theirs.
Who We Help
We work with teens, young adults, and adults at every stage. Many families come to us because their teenager is struggling with anxiety, school stress, or social pressure. Young adults come when they feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of their next step. And many of our adult clients first reached out because of their child, then realized they could benefit from having their own space to talk.
No matter your age, our approach is the same: we get to know you for who you actually are, not just what you’re going through. Then we build a plan together that fits your life, your goals, and your pace.
Serving New Lenox and the Surrounding Communities
Our office is at 100 Batson Court, Suite 206, right in the heart of New Lenox. We’re minutes from Lincoln-Way Central High School and an easy drive from anywhere in the south suburbs. Families come to us from Joliet, Frankfort, Mokena, Lockport, Tinley Park, Orland Park, and Homer Glen. Many of the teens we work with attend schools in Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 and the New Lenox School District 122.
If getting to the office doesn’t work for your schedule, we offer telehealth sessions for anyone in Illinois. Many clients switch between in-person and online depending on what works best that week.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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“You don’t have to figure this out alone. We’re ready when you are.”
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