Palen John M PHD

At John Palen, PhD, LCSW, we understand that life's challenges can be overwhelming, and seeking help can be a daunting task. Our mission is to provide a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive environment for individuals, couples, and families to navigate their struggles and achieve emotional wellness. With years of experience and extensive training in psychodynamic, cognitive, and behavioral approaches, our therapist, John Palen, PhD, LCSW, is dedicated to helping you overcome obstacles and reach your full potential.

Our Services

Our practice offers a wide range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual, couple, and family. From traditional psychotherapy to co-parenting counseling, child custody consultation, and collaborative divorce, we are committed to helping you find solutions that work for you. Our services include:

• Individual Adult Therapy: Focus on increasing self-awareness, identifying patterns, and changing behaviors to achieve personal goals.
• Couple & Family Therapy: Strengthen relationships, improve communication, and work through conflicts to build a stronger bond.
• Child/Adolescent Therapy: Help children and adolescents overcome issues related to low self-esteem, social skills, behavioral difficulties, depression, anxiety, and uncertainty about identity.
• Co-Parenting Counseling: Assist separated and divorced parents in developing child-centered parenting plans, improving communication, and making decisions that benefit their children.
• Child Custody Consultation: Provide expert guidance and support in navigating the complexities of child custody disputes.
• Collaborative Divorce: Work with couples to facilitate a respectful, efficient, and cost-effective divorce process that prioritizes the well-being of all parties involved.

Our Approach

Our approach is centered around the belief that every individual, couple, and family is unique and deserves a personalized approach. We take the time to understand your specific needs, concerns, and goals, and tailor our services to address them. Our therapist, John Palen, PhD, LCSW, is dedicated to providing a supportive, non-judgmental, and empathetic environment that fosters growth, understanding, and positive change.

Meet John Palen, PhD, LCSW

John M. Palen, PhD, LCSW, is a seasoned therapist with extensive experience working with adults, older children, and adolescents. He received his doctorate from the University of Chicago and has been on the staff of the departments of child psychiatry at Michael Reese Hospital and the University of Chicago. His expertise spans traditional psychotherapy, co-parenting counseling, child custody consultation, and collaborative divorce, making him an exceptional resource for individuals, couples, and families navigating life's challenges.