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A gentle, supportive start for your child
When your child is struggling, it can be hard to know how to help. You may be noticing big emotions, behavior changes, or challenges at school — and you just want your child to feel happy, confident, and secure.
Child therapy provides a safe, supportive space where children can express themselves, build coping skills, and better understand their emotions. We meet children where they are, using developmentally appropriate approaches that feel natural and engaging.
We also work closely with parents, because meaningful change happens when children feel supported both in and outside of sessions.
Our Approach
Every child is different, and therapy should reflect that.
We use a blend of evidence-based and relational approaches, including:
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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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Play-based and experiential therapy
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Brainspotting
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Parent coaching and collaboration
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Mindfulness and emotional regulation skills
Our approach is neurodiversity-affirming, meaning we focus on understanding your child — not “fixing” them.
WE SUPPORT CHILDREN EXPERIENCING:
ADHD
Anxiety
Emotional Regulation
Behavioral Challenges
School-Related Stress
Social Challenges
Low Self-Esteem
Life Transitions
ADHD Caregiver Support Group
FREE ONLINE GROUP
Meet Our Child Therapy Team
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Therapy Dog in Training
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
Children's Therapy FAQs
If your child is struggling with emotions, behavior, school, or relationships — or if something just feels “off” — therapy can help provide clarity and support.
Yes. Parent involvement is an important part of child therapy, and we provide guidance and updates along the way.
It varies depending on your child’s needs and goals. Some families come for short-term support, while others benefit from longer-term care.
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 your child's services will vary based on your insurance plan.
If you are uninsured or self-paying, each 50-minute session is $250.
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 children's therapy sessions take place at our Lombard office location at 1919 S Highland Ave., Ste D-200.
The key to a successful conversation is honesty and simplicity. Avoid making therapy sound like a punishment or a mandatory fix. Instead, focus on the positive outcome: feeling better and learning new skills.
We provide more tips for discussing therapy with your child in this blog post.
Yes, we offer children's 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.
