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.

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Anxiety and EMDR Specialists

Anxiety is the foundation of everything we do. EMDR helps clients process what talk therapy alone can’t reach.

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Teens, Young Adults, and Adults

We specialize in the ages and stages where anxiety hits hardest, from middle school through adulthood.

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Licensed, Caring Therapists

A small team that takes time to know each client for who they actually are, not just what they’re going through.

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In-Person and Telehealth

Sessions at our New Lenox office or secure online therapy for anyone in Illinois. You choose what works best.

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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.

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Counseling FAQs

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Meet Our Team

Get to know the therapists you’ll be working with. We’re a small team, and that’s by design. It means we actually take time to get to know every client who walks through our door.

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What to Expect

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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

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.

We work with teens, young adults, and adults dealing with social anxiety, school anxiety and school refusal, test anxiety, performance anxiety, separation anxiety, panic attacks, generalized worry, and overthinking or racing thoughts. We also see clients with OCD and eating disorders, though if those conditions need a higher level of support, we’ll be upfront about that and help you find the right fit. Anxiety is at the core of what we do at Davis-Smith Mental Health, and we use EMDR and CBT to help clients work through it.

We are at 100 Batson Court, Suite 206, New Lenox, IL 60451. We serve families from Joliet, Mokena, Frankfort, Lockport, Tinley Park, Orland Park, Homer Glen, and the wider Will County area. We also offer telehealth sessions for clients anywhere in Illinois.

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is one of the most researched and effective treatments available for anxiety, trauma, and overwhelming emotions. EMDR helps the brain reprocess difficult memories and experiences that are keeping you stuck, so they stop triggering the same intense reactions. It is a core part of our approach at Davis-Smith Mental Health, and our trained therapist uses it with teens, young adults, and adults.

Yes. We are in-network with Aetna PPO, BCBS PPO, and Cigna/Evernorth. 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.

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:

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Aetna PPO
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Cigna/Evernorth
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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.

You don’t have to figure this out alone

If something told you to keep reading this far, trust that feeling. Whether it’s for yourself, your teen, or your young adult, the hardest part is deciding to start. We are here when you are ready.

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