Child psychotherapy and adolescent psychotherapy for children aged 3 to 21 can be vitally important to assess and evaluate a child’s social and academic challenges, as early as possible, in order to create a strategy of therapy and educational solutions. Additionally, finding an advocate with the passion, experience and resources is a key element in the success of a child with exceptional challenges and struggles.
Amyra Henry LCSW ACSW is an established psychotherapist and clinical social worker, currently in private practice, in Highland Park, Illinois who views therapy as an active, creative, collaborative endeavor with her clients. She has extensive experience working on behalf of children ages 3 to 21 years old—children, teens and college students—with special needs, and personal and academic challenges and struggles.
Certain challenges can cause problems in the life of a child or adolescent. Child Psychotherapy, from an experienced skilled practitioner can help eliminate unhealthy cognitive, emotional, and behavioral patterns.
Common areas of child and adolescent psychotherapy can include:
- School Related Issues
- Learning Disabilities
- ADHD
- Organization
- Making Friends
- Executive Function Deficits
- Developmental Disabilities
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Mood and Anxiety Disorders
- Stress and Anger Management
- Parenting/Family Issues
Amyra works with children to maximize their access to an appropriate education, services and resources. Her goal is to help challenged students achieve their potential through timely identification, evaluation and access to appropriate services and resources. This form of educational consultation is critical, given the current trend in education of data driven results and reduced economic resources.
As a clinical education advocate, Amyra can provide diagnostic assessment and report preparation, Independent Education Program (IEP) development and case management, ongoing problem-solving and consultation, as well as direct services in the classroom.
Her vast experience, multidisciplinary treatment approach and extensive knowledge of community resources allow Amyra to assemble a collaborative team of community resources, including school personnel, psychiatrists, medical doctors, neuropsychologists and speech and language pathologists for each child and his or her parents, and arrive at effective and creative solutions for their children’s academic and social-emotional needs.
Contact Amyra Henry LCSW ACSW to discuss your child’s mental health and schedule an initial meeting.