Personalized support for children, teens, and adults navigating autism, ADHD, social anxiety, and related challenges.
At SociAbility, therapy and coaching are tailored to the individual—not a diagnosis. Our clinicians help clients build practical skills, strengthen confidence, and develop strategies that support everyday life, relationships, school, work, and emotional well-being.
Individualized care, built around your goals
Individual therapy is the cornerstone of the SociAbility practice. It offers a private, supportive space to talk through challenges, practice new skills, and work toward meaningful goals.
We support children, teens, and adults who may be navigating:
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- ADHD and executive-functioning challenges
- Social anxiety and relationship concerns
- Depression, stress, or mood challenges
- Communication and social-skills needs
- Life transitions, school, work, and independence
Our clinicians understand the social, emotional, and practical challenges that can accompany neurodivergence. Together, we create a plan that reflects each client’s strengths, needs, and priorities.
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What to expect
Therapy is collaborative and goal-focused. Your clinician will work with you or your family to identify the areas where support would be most helpful, then adapt sessions as needs evolve.
Depending on the client and their goals, sessions may focus on:
- Managing anxiety, stress, or low mood
- Building confidence in social situations
- Improving communication and perspective-taking
- Developing coping and problem-solving strategies
- Practicing emotional regulation
- Navigating relationships, school, work, or daily routines
Therapy approaches we use
Our clinicians draw from evidence-based approaches and adapt them to each individual.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT helps clients notice unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, then practice more constructive responses. It can be especially helpful for anxiety, depression, and impulsive behaviors.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT helps clients make space for difficult thoughts and emotions while taking steps toward the life and values that matter to them. It can support resilience, stress management, and stronger relationships.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR is a structured, trauma-focused therapy that helps clients process distressing memories and reduce the emotional impact they may continue to have. Using guided bilateral stimulation—such as eye movements, alternating sounds, or tapping—EMDR can support healing from traumatic or overwhelming experiences without requiring clients to describe every detail at length.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness builds the ability to stay present and respond thoughtfully rather than react automatically. Clients may use it to manage anxiety, increase self-awareness, and strengthen coping skills.
Video Modeling
Video modeling uses visual examples to teach and reinforce specific skills. It can be useful for practicing social communication, conversation, routines, and real-world interactions.
Role-Playing
Role-playing gives clients a safe place to rehearse new skills before using them in everyday situations. It can help with conversations, conflict resolution, social situations, and self-advocacy.
Coaching
Coaching provides practical, collaborative support for clients who want to build skills and make progress toward specific personal, academic, vocational, or independent-living goals.
Coaching may help with:
- Organization, planning, and time management
- Executive-functioning skills
- School or workplace routines
- Career and vocational goals
- Independent living skills
- Understanding social cues and navigating relationships
- Identifying strengths, interests, and next steps
Our coaches work with each client to create a personalized plan, build on what is already working, and develop strategies that can be used outside of sessions.
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How therapy and coaching can help
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Clients come to SociAbility for many different reasons. Support may lead to progress in areas such as:
Improved Mental Health
Individual therapy can provide a safe and supportive environment for patients to discuss and work through any mental health concerns. Our therapists work with each patient to identify their specific needs and develop personalized treatment plans and goals to help them address their concerns.
Better Communication Skills
Patients with autism may struggle with communication skills, making it hard to express their thoughts and emotions. Through individual therapy and coaching, patients can learn new communication skills, including reading nonverbal cues, that can help them better communicate their needs and feelings.
Reduced Anxiety
Anxiety is a common issue among patients with autism, and it can be debilitating. Our therapists at SociAbility offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness training to help patients learn positive coping skills and reduce anxiety.
Improved Executive Functioning
Many patients with autism struggle with executive functioning skills, making it hard to plan, organize, and focus. Coaching services at SociAbility can help patients improve their executive functioning skills, leading to better education, work, and daily life outcomes.
Schedule a consultation
SociAbility provides individual therapy and coaching for children, teens, and adults in Northbrook, Illinois, serving Chicagoland and the North Shore. Insurance may cover individual therapy services; contact our team to discuss your options.
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