Therapy offers a supportive space to better understand and manage life’s challenges, improve relationships, and promote emotional well-being.

Individual Therapy focuses on helping a person explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to reduce distress and improve functioning. Common concerns may include anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and identity development.

Family Therapy supports families in strengthening communication, resolving conflict, and working through issues together. It can be especially helpful during times of grief, parenting challenges, behavior concerns in children or teens, or ongoing family stress.

Couples Therapy helps partners improve their relationship through better communication, conflict resolution, and emotional connection. It may address issues such as recurring arguments, trust concerns, or major life changes.

All services are provided by the Township’s Master’s-level therapists, who collaborate with individuals and families to determine goals and support meaningful change. Outpatient Therapy Services are available to Hanover Township residents, including youth ages 0 - 26 and adults with children under 18 in the home. Please call (630) 483-5799 for further information.

Comments from families who have utilized therapy services:

“ We have changed a lot! We listen and hear each other instead of yelling like we did in the past.”

“My daughter has been doing way better than when we started therapy...her confidence has improved and she uses the skills learned to handle everyday problems better.”

“My relationship with my children and husband  is a lot stronger now...we find more time to enjoy ourselves as a family now.”

“I have seen my son more calm and better able to accept situations outside of his control.”

“This has been our first time in therapy and it has been very helpful.”

 

Therapy Forms

Once a resident receives a call from a therapist to begin services, they are asked download and complete the first session forms. The first session forms must be completed prior to the first scheduled appointment (in person, teletherapy, or virtual). Residents may drop off the forms in person, mail them to our office, or send them via email at yfs@hanover-township.org.

 

First Session Form (English)

Una vez que reciba una llamada de su terapeuta para iniciar servicios, descargue y complete el paquete de primera sesión. El paquete de primera sesión debe completarse antes de su primera cita (en persona, por telefono, or virtual). Puede entregar el paquete de primera sesión en persona, enviarlos a nuestra oficina, o enviarlos por correo electrónico a yfs@hanover-township.org.

 

 Formulario de Primera Sesión (Español)

 

Psychiatric Evaluation

Sometimes in the course of therapy services a need for psychiatric evaluation for a family member arises.  Through a linkage agreement with AMITA Behavioral Health Outpatient Group Practice in Hoffman Estates, a Township therapist can refer a child, adolescent, or parent for psychiatric evaluation.  The cost of the visit and any follow-up visits not covered by the client's insurance can be subsidized by the Township.  This valuable service is possible through funding from the Hanover Township Mental Health Board.

Nurturing Parenting Classes: Supportive Parenting Groups

Nurturing Parenting is an evidence-based parenting program designed to meet the family's needs based on their parenting strengths and weaknesses. Nurturing Parenting is for parents of young children who are still figuring out their parenting style, families looking for support, caregivers interested in positive parenting and parents of teens who want to add to their parenting skills. Nurturing Parenting will help you build stronger parent-child relationships, learn positive discipline strategies, increase your confidence, and build connection with other local families. 

Nurturing Parenting classes are a group format, meeting once per week for 10 sessions. Childcare is available and registration is required. Contact us at 630-483-5799 to learn about our next session of Nurturing Parenting. 

Nurturing Parenting es un programa de crianza basado enla evidencia, diseñado para satisfacer las necesidades de la familia a partir de sus fortalezas y debilidades en la crianza. Nurturing Parenting está dirigido a padres de niños pequeños que aún están definiendo su estilo de crianza, a familias que buscan apoyo, a cuidadores interesados en la crianza positiva y a padres de adolescentes que desean ampliar sus habilidades de crianza. Nurturing Parenting le ayudará a fortalecer la relación entre padres e hijos, aprender estrategias de disciplina positiva, aumentar su confianza y conectar con otras familias de la localidad.

Las clases de *Nurturing Parenting* se imparten en formato grupal y consisten en 10 sesiones, con una frecuencia de una vez por semana. Se ofrece servicio de cuidado infantil y es necesario inscribirse. Comuníquese con nosotros al 630-483-5799 para obtener información sobre el próximo ciclo de clases.

Support Groups

Staff develop informative and support groups for children, adolescents, parents, and families.  Common goals are to provide small, safe environments for participants to get information and discuss issues relevant to the group members.  Specific goals are designed to meet the needs of specific groups.  These groups are usually time-limited, and are offered either in school-based or community-based sites.  Residents in need of a support group or an informative group, please feel free to contact (630) 483-5799. 

English and Spanish Services

Bicultural, Bilingual, English/Spanish staff are available to speak with callers, provide family therapy, outreach and prevention services, and participate in community programs.

Se cuenta con personal bicultural y bilingüe (inglés/español) para atender a las personas que llaman, brindar terapia familiar, ofrecer servicios de extensión y prevención, y participar en programas comunitarios.