A space where teens can feel heard and understood
Adolescence can be overwhelming — for teens and for parents.
Teens today are navigating academic pressure, social dynamics, identity development, and emotional challenges, often all at once. Many feel misunderstood, stressed, or unsure of how to cope.
Therapy gives teens a space that is theirs — where they can talk openly, feel supported, and develop the tools they need to navigate life with more confidence.
Our Approach
We balance connection, autonomy, and skill-building.
Our clinicians create a space where teens feel respected and not judged, while also helping them build real-life coping tools.
We use approaches such as:
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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Internal Family Systems (IFS)
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Executive functioning support
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Brainspotting
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Mindfulness and stress management
Our approach is neurodiversity-affirming, meaning we focus on understanding — not “fixing."
WE SUPPORT TEENS EXPERIENCING:
ADHD
Anxiety
Emotional Regulation
Depression
School-Related Stress
Social Challenges
Low Self-Esteem
Family Conflict
Online, in-person, and hybrid options
FLEXIBILITY FOR BUSY SCHEDULES
Meet Our Therapy Team
Khadijah Livingston, LPC
Staff Clinician
Lady
Therapy Dog in Training
Audrey Kim, LPC
Staff Clinician
Alyssa Smolke, LPC
Staff Clinician
Jess Hudson, LPC
Staff Clinician
Ashley Houchin, PsyD
Founder & CEO
Jacob Borge, LPC
Staff Clinician
"Lotus Bloom Psychology is marked by integrity, professionalism, and genuinely excellent care. Their clinicians are highly skilled and caring, and their commitment to client well-being is strong."
FROM THE BLOG
Adolescent Therapy FAQs
Signs may include mood changes, withdrawal, increased stress, academic struggles, or changes in behavior.
We balance teen confidentiality with parent communication, keeping you informed while respecting your teen’s space.
It depends on your teen’s goals and needs. Some benefit from short-term support, others from ongoing therapy.
Yes. We are in-network with BlueCross BlueShield and Aetna. We offer a free, 15-minute consultation to check your benefits coverage and provide an estimate.
The cost of services will vary based on your insurance plan.
If you are uninsured or self-paying, each 50-minute session is $200.
We also offer payment plans and sliding-scale payments on a limited basis. Please contact us for more information.
No, at this time we do not accept Medicare/Medicaid.
All in-person therapy sessions take place at our Lombard office location at 1919 S Highland Ave., Ste D-200.
We also offer virtual therapy via telehealth, as well as hybrid options to accommodate your needs.
Yes. We support teens with ADHD by helping with organization, time management, emotional regulation, and self-understanding. All our clinicians are ADHD-CCSP trained and neurodivergent-informed.
Yes, we offer therapy services in both English and Spanish.
Schedule a free consultation to get started
We offer a free 15-minute virtual consultation to help you understand the process, your benefits, and match with a clinician.
