What We Offer
Not sure where to begin?
Perhaps you know you want therapy, but not which type is best for you.
We encourage you to review the options below, and we are also happy to talk you through this process. We book 15-minute consultations for any prospective clients to make sure we find the right fit for you.
Individual Therapy
Group Therapy
Family Therapy
Individual Therapy Group Therapy Family Therapy
Therapy for Children
It is only in being creative that the individual discovers the self. - D.W. Winnicott
In our work with children, we use play as our shared language. Children are often brought to treatment for help with anxiety, moodiness, executive functioning problems, or difficulties developing friendships. Our best means of helping children feel proud of themselves and connected to others is to develop a therapeutic relationship based in play. Play can include role playing tough situations and taking on new perspectives, practicing facing fears, or creating art that speaks to the things that trouble them. However the child expresses themselves best, we are here to help them move towards growth.
Children make the most progress when their parents are an active part of their treatment. As such, the goal of therapy for children is to help the adults in their lives support them so well that there isn’t an ongoing need for therapy.
Family Therapy
When the emotional gauge gets turned up, connection is the modulator that keeps the feelings from getting too high. - Daniel Siegel
Families come to therapy together when they love each other, but are having trouble getting along. Sometimes, families are considering or learning to live with divorce. Other times, adolescents are pushing limits that are also pushing their siblings or parents away. It’s also not uncommon for parents to be having real trouble parenting their children. It starts to feel like they’re not in charge at all.
In family therapy, we work to re-enforce the family hierarchy so parents are in charge, and can lead with calm, understanding, and kind but firm limits. Other times, the goal is to improve communication and learn to disagree fairly.
When children become adults, they may recall the events of their childhood differently than their parents. Trust is personal, and talking through the hurts of the past can help families grow closer. In therapy, each person may take responsibility for themselves and relinquish control and judgment of others.
Therapy for Adults
People are just as wonderful as sunsets, if you let them be. When I look at a sunset, I don't find myself saying, "Soften the orange a bit on the right-hand corner." I don't try to control a sunset. I watch with awe as it unfolds. - Carl Rogers
Many adults reach out for therapy when they’re feeling more afraid than not, stuck in the past, or unable to face the realities of their life. In our work, we strive to develop a therapeutic relationship in which the client feels deeply heard and understood, and when those conditions are in place, change is possible. Adults experience the most benefit from therapy when they take the reflections and experiences of the therapy room out into the world. In therapy, we might take small steps towards facing your fears together, with the expectation of facing those fears in your everyday life.
Simply because adults are adults doesn’t mean that they don’t also need outlets for creativity or play. If interested, adults may also benefit from creating art or crafting for meaning making and relaxation in session.
Group Therapy
People need people. - Irvin Yalom
While a therapeutic relationship can be helpful and comforting, oftentimes clients find that they also benefit from group therapy. The idea behind group therapy is that human beings need to belong and can learn from each other.
For children, groups can follow themes around family difficulties, executive functioning or social skills. They can come together to see, my family isn’t the only one who sometimes goes through tough times. They can practice socializing with each other and experience friendships that they’ve had trouble establishing elsewhere. They might also learn that we’re all just trying our best, and find the motivation to keep going.
For adults, groups can instill great hope. Just like despair, hope can build on itself. Listening to the stories of others with empathy is as healing for the listener, as it is for when you decide to take the leap to share. Groups can be a great option for when you’ve been looking for a group of people who are facing the same struggles, whether those be motherhood, parenting, feeling overwhelmed by the past or your own emotions today.
Telehealth Services and in Person Therapy
Telehealth Services and in Person Therapy
What diagnoses and problems can therapy help with?
Therapy can be helpful for a myriad of problems, changes, stages, and diagnoses. Some include…
Mood disorders like anxiety and depression
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Parent-Child Relationship Issue
Perinatal Mental Health Needs
Parenting Issues
Childhood Aggression
Emotional Regulation
Impulsivity
Disorganization
Difficulties with Transitions
Divorce
Social Skills Development
Puberty
Adolescence
Toddlerhood
Matrescence
Workplace Stress
Procrastination
Body Image Issues
Failure to Launch
Neurodevelopmental Disorders like ADHD and ASD
Contact us
When you reach out to us, you receive a response during our office hours from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm, Monday through Friday within 1-2 business days. We will gather your availability, confirm insurance information, and offer a 15-minute consultation to see if we’re the right fit for you. We accept insurance and out-of-pocket payment. If you prefer, you may call us at 312-766-7743 or email us at intake@sunflower-psychology.com.
We accept insurance from:
Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Cigna
Aetna
Oxford (Optum)
United Healthcare (Optum)
Oscar (Optum)
Carelon Behavioral Health