Mental Health Clinic & Counseling in New Lenox, IL
Anxiety Support for Children, Teens, and Adults
Help for the ages and stages where anxiety hits hardest
Sound familiar?
Your teen hasn’t been the same lately. They’re anxious, overwhelmed, and pulling away from the things they used to care about. Maybe your young adult is stuck, struggling to get through the day, and you don’t know how to help. Or maybe you’re the one carrying it all and finally ready to talk to someone.
You’re not alone, and you’re not too late.
Davis-Smith Mental Health is a mental health clinic in New Lenox, IL built for exactly this moment. We specialize in helping teens, young adults, and adults across Will County work through anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, and the real challenges that come with growing up and living in today’s world. Our EMDR-trained therapist works with clients of all ages to process the experiences that keep anxiety locked in place.
- Anxiety and EMDR specialists
- Teens, young adults and adults
- In-person in New Lenox
- Telehealth across Illinois
- In-network with 5 major plans
- Self-pay and superbills
- A small team, by design
- Families from across Will County
What People Are Saying About Us
5.0 Based on 5 Google reviews
“Davis-Smith Mental Health truly cares about their clients. The therapists are compassionate, skilled, and genuinely committed to helping you grow and heal. It’s clear that Jessica has built a team that shares her values and dedication. Highly recommend to anyone looking for meaningful support and real results.”
Kasia Budyn · Posted on Google
“Jessica provides a safe and welcoming environment for all the teens she sees. She tailors treatment to each teen and is incredibly patient and open to their needs. I have seen first hand the work she does and the connection she has with kids. I cannot recommend her enough as someone who will care for your teen and your family!”
Google User · Posted on Google
“Davis-Smith Mental Health is a trusted resource for providing compassionate, high-quality therapy for teens and emerging adults. I know confidently that clients are supported with empathy, professionalism, and respect. Jessica leads her team with integrity and intention. She clearly prioritizes the well-being of her staff, which allows them to show up fully for the clients they serve. Their commitment to the healing journey is evident in every interaction. I’m grateful to have them as a referral partner and deeply value their work in the mental health community.”
Sherri Wick · Posted on Google
“Jessica is a dedicated therapist and absolutely loves working with teens. You are able to feel the love from the moment you walk through the door. She and her staff will provide a safe and private environment for that one on one attention you deserve.”
Melanie K. Hall · Posted on Google
“Jessica and her team are so passionate and helpful! I would recommend this practice to anyone looking!”
Biljana Krzywinski · Posted on Google
Why DSMH
Why Families Choose Us
We built this practice around the things that matter most to the families we work with. Here’s what sets us apart.
Anxiety and EMDR Specialists
Anxiety is the foundation of everything we do. EMDR helps clients process what talk therapy alone can’t reach.
Children, Teens, and Adults
We specialize in the ages and stages where anxiety hits hardest, from childhood through adulthood.
Licensed, Caring Therapists
A small team that takes time to know each client for who they actually are, not just what they’re going through.
In-Person and Telehealth
Sessions at our New Lenox office or secure online therapy for anyone in Illinois. You choose what works best.
Our Counseling Specialties
What We Treat
Anxiety is at the center of what we do, and it rarely shows up alone. These are the areas we help teens, young adults and adults work through most often.
Anxiety Therapy
Anxiety is the most common reason families come to us, and it’s the foundation of everything we do. Whether your teen is avoiding school, your young adult can’t stop overthinking, or worry has taken over your daily life, we can help. Our therapists use CBT and EMDR to help clients understand what’s driving their anxiety and build real tools to manage it.
Teen Anxiety Counseling
The teen years are when anxiety tends to hit the hardest. School pressure, social stress, comparison, and the weight of figuring out who they are can leave teens feeling overwhelmed and stuck. We work with teens to understand what’s behind the anxiety and give them real skills they can actually use, at school, at home, and in the moments that feel like too much.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is one of the most effective approaches available for anxiety, trauma, and overwhelming emotions. It works by helping the brain reprocess difficult memories and experiences that are keeping you stuck. Our EMDR-trained therapist works with teens, young adults, and adults.
Depression Therapy
Depression and anxiety often show up together. If your teen has lost interest in things they used to enjoy, is sleeping too much or too little, or seems hopeless about the future, therapy can help. We work with clients to find what’s underneath the depression and build a path forward that actually feels possible.
Trauma Counseling
Trauma is one of the most common drivers of anxiety in teenagers and young adults. It doesn’t always look like what you’d expect. It can show up as constant worry, anger, trouble concentrating, or emotional shutdown. Our therapists help clients work through trauma at their own pace, in a space where they feel safe.
Emotional Regulation
When anxiety runs high, emotions feel unmanageable. Some children, teens, and adults feel everything. Small frustrations become explosions. Sadness becomes despair. We help clients understand their patterns and develop strategies for handling intense feelings without shutting down or lashing out.
Relationship Counseling
Anxiety doesn’t just affect the person experiencing it. It changes how they show up in every relationship. We help teens, young adults, and adults work through the ways anxiety and other challenges are impacting their connections with family, friends, and partners.
Life Transitions
Starting high school. Leaving for college. A new job, a divorce, a move. Life transitions can trigger anxiety, depression, and self-doubt, even when the change is something you wanted. We help clients work through the uncertainty and build confidence in who they’re becoming.
Young Adult Counseling
The years between 18 and 30 come with a unique kind of pressure. A lot of young adults are dealing with anxiety they’ve carried since their teenage years but never had the chance to address. We help them get unstuck and start building a life that feels like theirs.
New Client
How getting started works
It can be overwhelming coming to counseling. Here’s every step, from your first call to the sessions that follow.
Step 1
Reach out
Request a session online or call (815) 409-5940 to schedule your first appointment.
Step 2
Fill out your intake forms
Your welcome email has everything. Finish the forms at least 48 hours before your appointment, on a phone, tablet or computer, and share your preferred times and therapist.
Step 3
We check your benefits
If you’re using insurance, we check your benefits before confirming your appointment, so there are no surprises.
Step 4
Your first session
Check in on the iPad in our waiting room. Your therapist walks you through confidentiality, answers your questions, and gets to know you and your goals.
Step 5
Plan next steps together
Most people start with weekly sessions, at least three to build a connection, then adjust together as things improve.
A small team, by design
Licensed, caring therapists
Get to know the therapists you’ll be working with. We’re a small team, and that’s by design. It means we actually take time to get to know every client who walks through our door.
Anxiety at the center
Anxiety is the foundation of everything we do.
EMDR-trained care
EMDR helps clients process what talk therapy alone can’t reach.
Every age and stage
From children and teens to young adults and adults.
In-person and telehealth
Our New Lenox office or secure online therapy anywhere in Illinois.
Every age, every stage
Who We Help
We work with teens, young adults, and adults at every stage. Many families come to us because their teenager is struggling with anxiety, school stress, or social pressure. Young adults come when they feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of their next step. And many of our adult clients first reached out because of their child, then realized they could benefit from having their own space to talk.
No matter your age, our approach is the same: we get to know you for who you actually are, not just what you’re going through. Then we build a plan together that fits your life, your goals, and your pace.
Counseling FAQs
Find answers to common questions about our counseling services. Get clear information to help you understand the process.
Meet Our Team
Get to know the therapists you’ll be working with. We’re a small team, and that’s by design. It means we actually take time to get to know every client who walks through our door.
What to Expect
It can be overwhelming coming to counseling. We want you to feel prepared, comfortable, and know what to expect. Find out about navigating the therapy process.
In-network with
- Aetna PPO
- Cigna / Evernorth
- BCBS PPO
- UnitedHealthcare
- UMR
- Initial assessment $200
- Ongoing sessions $150
Insurance and rates
Insurance Accepted
We work with most major insurance plans and offer self-pay options. We believe quality mental health care should be accessible. Davis-Smith Mental Health is in-network with the following insurance providers.
We also offer self-pay options and can provide a Superbill for out-of-network benefits.
Questions parents ask us
Frequently Asked Questions
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In their words
Real Results from Real People
“Without therapy I don’t think I’d still be alive. It’s a relief you can tell your therapist anything without judgment. Knowing they’ll do their best to help you, and give you the tools to help yourself.”
“I have been in counseling provided by Davis-Smith Mental Health for the past 7 years and it is safe to say that I would not be the person I am today without the endless support and guidance counseling has gifted me with. Therapy has allowed me to discover who I am and grow in ways I never believed I would be able to.”
“My counselor is great. She always seems to give different pov’s and say real things but in a nice respectful way to understand.”
“Alex has effectively provided my son with the essential guidance to develop and mature into an outstanding young man. Equipped with the remarkable tools and techniques imparted by Alex, he now confidently navigates diverse situations and expresses his emotions eloquently.”
“Jessica is a dedicated therapist and absolutely loves working with teens. You are able to feel the love from the moment you walk through the door. She and her staff will provide a safe and private environment for that one-on-one attention you deserve.”
“My daughter really likes her counselor. She feels very comfortable with her.”
“VERY positive experience. If therapy for kids ever comes up in conversation, I tell whomever I'm speaking with what a difference the right counselor has made for my daughter. She had a couple others who didn't help, and really felt like a waste of time. Michelle has been a game changer for her, and by extension, our family through the harmony of our home. Very, very thankful we found her!”
“Alexandra has been a huge asset to my daughter's mental health team. She is easy to talk to and my daughter looks forward to her sessions. She has been great with communicating concerns and solutions and working with us as a family to address not only individual concerns but also parenting struggles.”
“My counselor Jessica has been amazing since day one! 9 years later, and I have no idea where I would be without her. I have not only learned so much about myself and my anxiety, but have gained an immense support system through her services.”
Find Us in New Lenox, IL
Serving New Lenox and the Surrounding Communities
Our office is at 100 Batson Court, Suite 206, right in the heart of New Lenox. We’re minutes from Lincoln-Way Central High School and an easy drive from anywhere in the south suburbs. Families come to us from Joliet, Frankfort, Mokena, Lockport, Tinley Park, Orland Park, and Homer Glen. Many of the teens we work with attend schools in Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 and the New Lenox School District 122.
If getting to the office doesn’t work for your schedule, we offer telehealth sessions for anyone in Illinois. Many clients switch between in-person and online depending on what works best that week.
You don’t have to figure this out alone
If something told you to keep reading this far, trust that feeling. Whether it’s for yourself, your teen, or your young adult, the hardest part is deciding to start. We are here when you are ready.
there is courage in change ♥
- Anxiety specialists for children, teens, and adults
- Rated 5.0 on Google
- In-network with Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and UMR
- Telehealth anywhere in Illinois
- In-person in New Lenox
- EMDR therapy for anxiety and trauma
- A small team, by design
- There is courage in change
