Northern Illinois Counseling Associates, P.C.
Ψ A Tradition of Excellence Ψ
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Northern Illinois Counseling Associates, P.C. Ψ A Tradition of Excellence Ψ
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Children and Family Services
A Home, A Village, and sometimes…
It is common knowledge that when some children experience emotional distress, they are likely to “act out.” That is, they may become disruptive and defiant. They may rebel against their parents and teachers, throw ‘tantrums’ or storm out of rooms and slam doors. They may fail in school or show little motivation to succeed. They may adopt an “I don’t care” attitude or engage in high-risk behaviors. They may appear moody, agitated or aggressive.
Sometimes children “act in.” Young children may
become clingy. Older kids may withdraw and isolate, squandering hours and hours
on the internet. Acting-in kids may lose interest in once pleasurable
activities, and show little zest for life. They may sleep too much yet always
seem tired. They may develop social anxieties, depression, or other fears and
phobias. They may exhibit obsessions and compulsions, or complain of somatic
problems like stomach aches and headaches. But many children we see are highly motivated and are already trying their best. These kids may be struggling with unrecognized learning disabilities or learning delays, attentional and/or memory retention difficulties, and/or sensory-motor impairments, to name a few possible sources of learning problems.
Learning
challenged kids may benefit from a competent psycho-educational assessment and
appropriate intervention strategies. At NICA, in fact, most counseling with children will require parent and/or family involvement in the assessment and treatment process. As all children are different, with different needs and resources, so too should any evaluation process and treatment plan be different to meet each child’s unique needs and circumstances. At NICA, we provide comprehensive assessment services (ages 8 and older) and treatment services (ages 12 and older) to children and their families. The counselors of Northern Illinois Counseling Associates, P.C. (NICA) strive to quickly connect with young people and relate to them in a meaningful way. We care deeply about the children in "our village." Adults Ψ Couples Ψ Women's Center Children and Families Ψ Testing and Assessment Ψ Consultation |
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Northern Illinois Counseling Associates, P.C. 14 Brink Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
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Last updated November 2007 © 2007 Northern Illinois Counseling Associates, P.C. All rights reserved.
The material presented within this website is informational only and is not intended as a substitute for professional services and assistance. We have endeavored to present accurate information, but cannot guarantee that the information on these web pages is always current or correct. We do not assume responsibility for any consequences that may result from using this web page or any linked sites. We do not necessarily endorse or support the contents, claims, or representations of the websites we provide links to, in whole or in part. While we try to respond to inquiries, we are unable to offer professional advice via email. If you require immediate care, please contact your local mental health center, duly-licensed mental health professional, or area hospital.
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Similarly,
learning problems represent a major parental and school concern. These problems
are often viewed as primarily motivational. In our experience, some learning
problems are, indeed, motivational, that is, some children do need to try
harder. 
leaving home, medical illness, or the death
of a loved one.