Therapy
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. Individuals, youth and families who live in Hanover Township and are or have at least one child (ages 0-19) are eligible for Outpatient Therapy Services. 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.
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.
The Parent Map Classes
The Parent Map is a psychoeducational group offered to families in the community who are looking for information that will greatly assist them in facilitating effective techniques and skills in parenting children. The program is conducted in English and in Spanish. The group is an intensive six-week course that will meet for an hour and a half on a weekly basis. Each weekly session will be comprised of information presented as well as role plays that assist parents in practicing learned skills that would be applied within their own households. Each week will focus on a specific topic that supports the creation of positive reinforcement of children’s behaviors.
El Parent Map (grupo de empoderamiento para padres) es un grupo psicoeducativo ofrecido a familias de la comunidad quienes buscan información que los ayudará en gran medida a facilitar técnicas y habilidades efectivas en la crianza de los hijos. Nuestro programa se lleva a cabo en inglés y español. El grupo es un curso intensivo de seis semanas que se reunirá durante una hora y media semanalmente. Cada sesión semanal estará compuesta de información que ayudan a los padres a practicar las habilidades aprendidas que se aplicarían dentro de sus propios hogares. Cada semana se enfocará en un tema específico que apoya la creación de refuerzo positivo de los comportamientos de los niños.
Below are the registrations for the Parent Map Classes:
English: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdekFG0wFjMI15XuBl9BSWhlhN8lLJYJS7ky0KsTBcRkLU9kQ/viewform
Espanol: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHQOkuI78Ngdef94IFkAykhk8smSIPoK8WrAAbXHz5fvHDnA/viewform
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.