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Ben Kessler

Ben Kessler

LCSW

Northbrook, IL US
Ben Kessler, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker who has extensive experience in supporting children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and families. His specialty lies in treating children and adolescents facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, school-related issues, and behavioral difficulties. Employing a strengths-based relational therapy approach, Ben integrates various treatment modalities including behaviorism, play therapy, art therapy, and family systems therapies. This holistic and integrative methodology empowers his clients to better understand their realities, develop tailored coping strategies, and achieve meaningful goals. By fostering a strong therapeutic alliance, he assists clients in identifying their 'stuck points' and gaining valuable insights into the influence of past experiences on their current lives. Ben effectively engages therapy-resistant children and teens through creative techniques such as fantasy sports discussions and gaming. His primary aim is to address the unique needs of each client with compassion and adaptability, ensuring they feel supported and understood. Whether it's providing parenting guidance, helping with school refusal, or navigating stressful transitions, Ben is dedicated to personalized treatment that meets clients exactly where they are.
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Specialties
Anxiety Depression Family Stress Parenting Student Life
Therapy Types
Acceptance & Commitment (ACT) Art Therapy Attachment-based Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Culturally Sensitive Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Family / Marital Family Systems Humanistic Integrative Interpersonal Motivational Interviewing Play Therapy Psychodynamic Relational Strength-Based Structural Family Therapy Trauma Focused
Age Groups
Adult (18 to 65) Children (5 to 10) Preteen (10 to 13) Teen (13 to 18)
Modalities
Family Group Individuals
Languages
English (US)

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