Address

899 Skokie Blvd #304

Northbrook, IL 60062

Fax

(847) 564-8755

Psychological and Coaching Services for Children and Teenagers

Is your child or teenager experiencing any of these challenges?

  • Academic underachievement, not living up to potential, or school anxiety
  • Overwhelming fear, chronic anxiety, self-doubt or depression
  • Difficulty handling stress and coping with daily adversities
  • Low self-esteem, difficulty making friends, or social anxiety
  • Undisciplined, maladaptive habits, or showing diminished competence in daily activities
  • Stress-related symptoms (headaches, insomnia, TMJ, constipation, tense muscles, panic, etc.)
  • Disability: physical, developmental, or mental, with resultant low self-esteem
  • Coping with and managing a chronic illness, or preparing for surgery

Are you as a parent experiencing any of the following challenges?

  • Stress and stress-related symptoms (headaches, insomnia, tense muscles, anxiety, etc.)
  • Family disharmony or overwhelming sibling discord
  • Overwhelmed by taxing schedules and family demands
  • Stressed out in your job or feeling uncertain about your career goals
  • In need of some excellent strategies for motivating your child to cooperate and empowering healthy self-esteem
Dr. Allen specializes in helping children and teens:
  • Manage and become more resilient to stress, and diminish anxiety and depression
  • Recognize strengths, enrich minds, and increase success and confidence
  • Build academic competence in school and social poise among peers
  • Enhance self-esteem and self-worth, and develop natural talents
  • Reduce the need for maladaptive habits and/or self-destructive behavior
  • Gain purpose and encouragement, and prepare successfully for the life challenges ahead
Dr. Allen specializes in helping Parents:
  • Manage anxiety and reduce the stress of parenting
  • Motivate and empower a child to enhance his or her self-esteem and potential
  • Create structure and enhance cooperation in the home
  • Build a life plan for increased happiness and success and/or to develop career goals