Top Child Psychologists in Illinois

Find the best child psychologists in Illinois. Below are psychologists who specialize in emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges among children. While child psychologists focus on the child as their primary client, they may also conduct therapy with the whole family or with parents separately in order to best support the child. They have been vetted by the Zencare team for offering high quality, clinically rigorous care.

While there is no specific certification that child psychologists need beyond their Doctoral Degree in Psychology to provide therapy to children, most child psychologists will pursue specialized training in order to gain skills and techniques that are specifically designed to be child-friendly. Unlike traditional talk therapy for adults, therapy for children tends to be more interactive; techniques include play therapy, sand tray therapy, art therapy, and parent-child interaction therapy.

Find a child psychologist in Illinois who matches what you are looking for for your child, watch their introductory video, and book a free initial consultation to find a great fit!