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Family Counseling Associates of Andover’s counselors and psychologists provide compassionate and experienced psychological services. Our counselors and psychologists serve Andover MA, North Andover MA, Tewksbury MA, Wilmington MA, Methuen MA, and the surrounding communities.

Comprehensive MedPsych Systems (CMPS), a nationally-recognized provider within an innovative private practice setting, offers a wide range of mental and behavioral health services delivered by compassionate professionals with top-level credentials. We are considered the largest and most comprehensive […]

Simply put, we want to improve the quality of life for our clients. We take this very seriously and make all of our organizational and clinical decisions based on the principle of what is in the best interest of our clients and how can we improve the quality of services. 

Mothers Trust Foundation provides immediate assistance during times of crisis to low-income children living in Lake County, Illinois.  The Foundation’s goal is to provide hope, build confidence, and make a positive difference in a young person’s life.

We strive to be the best Chicago divorce lawyers.  All we do is family law: Chicago divorce, including high net worth divorces, child custody, and prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements.  We represent both men and women, and develop and execute a strong legal strategy tailored to each client’s goals and circumstances.

North Shore Dance Therapy (NSDT) provides concierge dance/movement therapy, psychotherapy, and counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, older adults and families dealing with various life issues.  NSDT also specializes in working with families who have been touched by dementia. 

People wonder, “Why should I pay money to see a psychotherapist?  I can talk to a friend or a family member about my problems.”  Working with an experienced listener is a powerful, life changing experience which can only occur in the context of a professional counseling relationship.  

Take an honest look at your child’s behavior and family situation. Become informed of your child’s issues to understand and recognize the needs, motives, and reasons that underlie your child’s behavior. Find services and programs for help and guidance. Follow through on professional advice and treatment plans that are healthy, […]

At Al‑Anon Family Group meetings, the friends and family members of problem drinkers share their experiences and learn how to apply the principles of the Al‑Anon program to their individual situations. 

The Sibling Support Project is a national effort dedicated to the life-long concerns of brothers and sisters of people who have special health, developmental, or mental health concerns. 

Willow House is a non-profit organization dedicated to the needs of grieving children and their families.  We are recognized as a leader in the field of children’s grief locally and nationally. 

Straight Parents, Gay Children is Robert Bernstein’s moving account of how he came to terms with his daughter’s homosexuality and how the experience has enriched his life.

Whether you are just beginning to consider the possibility of becoming a single mother, are trying to adopt or conceive, or are already a single mother by choice, we can provide you with information, resources, and the opportunity to create a unique virtual and local support network of your peers. 

The Domestic Violence Legal Clinic (DVLC) provides free civil legal assistance to low income individuals in Cook County. We are dedicated to keeping families safe, using the legal system to combat domestic violence. Our network of volunteers and interns make a difference each and every day. 

Secrets come in all shapes and sizes. And for families as well as individuals, they are built on a complex web of shifting motives and emotions. But today, when personal revelations are posted on the Internet or sensationalized on afternoon talk shows, we risk losing touch with how important secrets are

We are Strengthening Families Illinois, a statewide movement to build six Protective Factors that keep families strong. Our network of leaders is mobilizing thousands of parents to strengthen families. At SFI programs throughout Illinois, staff and families are partnering to keep children safe.

Pioneer Network was formed in 1997 by a small group of professionals in long-term care to advocate for person-directed care. This group called for a radical change in the culture of aging so that when our grandparents, parents — and ultimately ourselves — go to a nursing home or other community-based setting.

The Pocket Parent is a lifesaver of tried-and-true advice, common sense, parental wisdom, and sanity. Its philosophy of discipline marries unconditional love with firm limits; its strategies bring both immediate relief and long-term understanding to children’s behavior problems.

“How can children combat negative thinking in a fun and constructive way? By applying to be a wizard of positive thinking, of course! Joann Altiero’s ‘No More Stinking Thinking’ is an easy to use workbook that provides thoughtful and simple methods for parents, teachers, and therapists to teach children to think healthily and confidently.

Sittercity.com is America’s largest and most trusted site for matching parents with local babysitters and nannies as well as dog walkers, senior care providers and tutors, with over a million caregiver profiles nationwide. Parents looking for sitters can use the four-step screening process, which includes checking references, reading caregiver reviews, conducting interviews and utilizing free

House Calls Counseling, Chicagoland’s premier provider of psychotherapy in the comfort of the home, is a human services organization dedicated to promoting the emotional and mental health of children, teenagers, adults, couples, and families.

Offers services such as: Super Nanny Academy Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Neuropsychological Diagnostics Nutrition  Speech Therapy Parenting Workshops 

“This book provides concrete steps for effectively handling family problems through clear, honest communication and respectful discipline.”

“Here is the book that updates the rulebook, giving parents the training and skills they need to transform their teenage children into strong, confident, productive adults.”

The voices of adopted children are poignant, questioning. And they tell a familiar story of loss, fear, and hope. This extraordinary book, written by a woman who was adopted herself, gives voice to children’s unspoken concerns, and shows adoptive parents how to free their kids from feelings of fear, abandonment, and shame.

The world is full of hurt children, and bringing one into your home can quickly derail the easy family life you once knew. Get effective suggestions, wisdom, and advice to parent the hurt child in your life. The best hope for tragedy prevention is knowledge!

The mission of Family Focus—one of the nation’s flagship family support programs since 1976—is to promote the well-being of children from birth by supporting and strengthening their families in and with their communities.

“Professional blogger who discusses parenting and relationship issues.”

Families Anonymous is a 12-step fellowship for the families and friends who have known a feeling of desperation concerning the destructive behavior of someone very near to them, whether caused by drugs, alcohol, or related behavioral problems.”

With her reassuring and informative approach, Claudia Black expertly identifies common issues faced by children who grew up in alcoholic families-shame, neglect, unreasonable role expectations, and physical abuse.