Depression Therapy & Depression Counseling – Des Plaines

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Depression Therapy & Depression Counseling – Des Plaines

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Mark D. Parisi, Psy.D. & Associates, P.C. is a Provider Group dedicated to the mental, emotional, and behavioral health of children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics and families in Chicago and surrounding suburbs. We have been providing high quality behavioral healthcare for the entire family since 2000. We treat most types of emotional or behavioral problems and specialize in working with family issues and relationship concerns.
Services We Offer:
  • Des Plaines – Counseling
  • Des Plaines – Therapy
  • Des Plaines – Psychotherapy
  • Des Plaines – Individual Counseling
  • Des Plaines – Child Counseling
  • Des Plaines – Child Therapy
Des Plaines – Affordable Counseling
We accept most major insurance plans and are one of the few for-profit clinics in all of Illinois to offer a discount on psychiatric medication management.
If you’re seeking Chicago and Suburbs Counseling, discover how we are able to help today!
(847) 909-9858 – FREE PHONE CONSULTATION
800 E. Northwest Highway, Suite 106, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
4001 W. Devon Avenue, Suite 506, Chicago, Illinois 60646
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Anxiety Therapy & Anxiety Counseling – Des Plaines

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Anxiety Therapy & Anxiety Counseling – Des Plaines

When you use our counseling and psychiatry services, you can be assured that you and your family will be treated with the utmost care and respect.

 

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Mark D. Parisi, Psy.D. & Associates, P.C. is a Provider Group dedicated to the mental, emotional, and behavioral health of children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics and families in Chicago and surrounding suburbs. We have been providing high quality behavioral healthcare for the entire family since 2000. We treat most types of emotional or behavioral problems and specialize in working with family issues and relationship concerns.
Services We Offer:
  • Des Plaines – Counseling
  • Des Plaines – Therapy
  • Des Plaines – Psychotherapy
  • Des Plaines – Individual Counseling
  • Des Plaines – Child Counseling
  • Des Plaines – Child Therapy
Des Plaines – Affordable Counseling
We accept most major insurance plans and are one of the few for-profit clinics in all of Illinois to offer a discount on psychiatric medication management.
If you’re seeking Chicago and Suburbs Counseling, discover how we are able to help today!
(847) 909-9858 – FREE PHONE CONSULTATION
800 E. Northwest Highway, Suite 106, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
4001 W. Devon Avenue, Suite 506, Chicago, Illinois 60646
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Gifted Test For Children – Des Plaines

When you work with our team of dedicated professionals, we promise to work diligently and earnestly to provide you with the support and tools you need to regain your peace of mind and psychological well-being.

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Gifted Test For Children – Des Plaines

When you use our counseling and psychiatry services, you can be assured that you and your family will be treated with the utmost care and respect.

 

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Mark D. Parisi, Psy.D. & Associates, P.C. is a Provider Group dedicated to the mental, emotional, and behavioral health of children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics and families in Chicago and surrounding suburbs. We have been providing high quality behavioral healthcare for the entire family since 2000. We treat most types of emotional or behavioral problems and specialize in working with family issues and relationship concerns.
Services We Offer:
  • Des Plaines – Counseling
  • Des Plaines – Therapy
  • Des Plaines – Psychotherapy
  • Des Plaines – Individual Counseling
  • Des Plaines – Child Counseling
  • Des Plaines – Child Therapy
Des Plaines – Affordable Counseling
We accept most major insurance plans and are one of the few for-profit clinics in all of Illinois to offer a discount on psychiatric medication management.
If you’re seeking Chicago and Suburbs Counseling, discover how we are able to help today!
(847) 909-9858 – FREE PHONE CONSULTATION
800 E. Northwest Highway, Suite 106, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
4001 W. Devon Avenue, Suite 506, Chicago, Illinois 60646
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Marriage Counseling & Couples Therapy – Des Plaines

When you work with our team of dedicated professionals, we promise to work diligently and earnestly to provide you with the support and tools you need to regain your peace of mind and psychological well-being.

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Call (847) 909-9858
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Marriage Counseling & Couples Therapy – Des Plaines

When you use our counseling and psychiatry services, you can be assured that you and your family will be treated with the utmost care and respect.

 

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Mark D. Parisi, Psy.D. & Associates, P.C. is a Provider Group dedicated to the mental, emotional, and behavioral health of children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics and families in Chicago and surrounding suburbs. We have been providing high quality behavioral healthcare for the entire family since 2000. We treat most types of emotional or behavioral problems and specialize in working with family issues and relationship concerns.
Services We Offer:
  • Des Plaines- Counseling
  • Des Plaines – Therapy
  • Des Plaines – Psychotherapy
  • Des Plaines – Individual Counseling
  • Des Plaines – Child Counseling
  • Des Plaines – Child Therapy
Des Plaines – Affordable Counseling
We accept most major insurance plans and are one of the few for-profit clinics in all of Illinois to offer a discount on psychiatric medication management.
If you’re seeking Chicago and Suburbs Counseling, discover how we are able to help today!
(847) 909-9858 – FREE PHONE CONSULTATION
800 E. Northwest Highway, Suite 106, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
4001 W. Devon Avenue, Suite 506, Chicago, Illinois 60646
FOR OFFICE DIRECTIONS CLICK here

 

Psychologist Des Plaines

When you work with our team of dedicated professionals, we promise to work diligently and earnestly to provide you with the support and tools you need to regain your peace of mind and psychological well-being.

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Counseling Des Plaines

When you use our counseling and psychiatry services, you can be assured that you and your family will be treated with the utmost care and respect.

 

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Mark D. Parisi, Psy.D. & Associates, P.C. is a Provider Group dedicated to the mental, emotional, and behavioral health of children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics and families in Chicago and surrounding suburbs. We have been providing high quality behavioral healthcare for the entire family since 2000. We treat most types of emotional or behavioral problems and specialize in working with family issues and relationship concerns.
Services We Offer:
  • Des Plaines – Counseling
  • Des Plaines – Therapy
  • Des Plaines – Psychotherapy
  • Des Plaines – Individual Counseling
  • Des Plaines – Child Counseling
  • Des Plaines – Child Therapy
Des Plaines – Affordable Counseling
We accept most major insurance plans and are one of the few for-profit clinics in all of Illinois to offer a discount on psychiatric medication management.
If you’re seeking Chicago and Suburbs Counseling, discover how we are able to help today!
(847) 909-9858 – FREE PHONE CONSULTATION
800 E. Northwest Highway, Suite 106, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
4001 W. Devon Avenue, Suite 506, Chicago, Illinois 60646
FOR OFFICE DIRECTIONS CLICK here

 

Counseling Des Plaines

When you work with our team of dedicated professionals, we promise to work diligently and earnestly to provide you with the support and tools you need to regain your peace of mind and psychological well-being.

 For A Free, No-Obligation Consultation
Call (847) 909-9858
To Request an Appointment,
Click Here

Counseling Des Plaines

When you use our counseling and psychiatry services, you can be assured that you and your family will be treated with the utmost care and respect.

 

Watch Our Video

 

Mark D. Parisi, Psy.D. & Associates, P.C. is a Provider Group dedicated to the mental, emotional, and behavioral health of children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics and families in Chicago and surrounding suburbs. We have been providing high quality behavioral healthcare for the entire family since 2000. We treat most types of emotional or behavioral problems and specialize in working with family issues and relationship concerns.
Services We Offer:
  • Des Plaines – Counseling
  • Des Plaines – Therapy
  • Des Plaines – Psychotherapy
  • Des Plaines – Individual Counseling
  • Des Plaines – Child Counseling
  • Des Plaines – Child Therapy
Des Plaines – Affordable Counseling
We accept most major insurance plans and are one of the few for-profit clinics in all of Illinois to offer a discount on psychiatric medication management.
If you’re seeking Chicago and Suburbs Counseling, discover how we are able to help today!
(847) 909-9858 – FREE PHONE CONSULTATION
800 E. Northwest Highway, Suite 106, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
4001 W. Devon Avenue, Suite 506, Chicago, Illinois 60646
FOR OFFICE DIRECTIONS CLICK here

 

Reduce the Lies Your Teen is Telling You

Posted on by Dr. Mark Parisi

Oh the teenage years. There is nothing harder than trying to make sure you are raising a good teen and feeling like you are constantly being lied to. All teens lie. Teens typically lie to their parents about drug and alcohol use, where they are going, who and whether they are dating, who they are with, money, and their friends. Lying becomes a serious issue when the lies are consistent and more than a little white lie to avoid hurting someone.

Here are some suggestions from Dr. Parisi, a low cost psychiatrist in Chicago.

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  1. Build a sincere connection with your teen. Being able to have a real conversation with your teen can be hard, but open communication is one of the best ways to keep your teen talking to you. Remember what teenagers do and think about. You are going to have to be able to handle some uncomfortable topics in order to be a reliable source for your teen. Be prepared to talk about anything…and you may not like what they are going to say, but you have to react rationally or your teen will not continue to talk to you.
  2. Model the truth. If you aren’t willing to be honest with your teen, they are likely to return the favor. This starts when they are young and can be little things you don’t likely think about. How often are you telling them everything is fine, when you really are stressed or worried about something at work. Children develop a baseline of acceptable lies or half-truths by watching how your react to situations in your life.
  3. Do not be an angry interrogator. Having moments you teen angers you is an avoidable part of parenting. But don’t use these moments to drill them with questions. You aren’t going to get any real answers. Make sure you are calm and really ready to talk with them if you want them to be honest with you. Remember to be prepared for answers you don’t likely want if you get them telling you the truth. Your reaction is important.
  4. Deal with lying as a separate issue. No matter what your child was lying to cover up, there are two separate issues. What he or she did and the lying about it. Make sure the lie is addressed as a problem of its own.
  5. Make your kids think. Putting responsibility on them is hard. As parents, we want to make everything easy in life for them.  Sometimes when teens have to accept responsibility it is the best way for them to learn the true lesson.

Raising kids is hard work. You have to set the boundaries and let your teen test them. This is how children learn to fail. Sometimes it is best they learn the hard way so they can succeed later.

If lying is consistently a problem with your teen, you need to seek mental health services in Chicago for your teen. Our affordable psychologist can help.

What Should I Expect During My First Visit to a Behavioral Health Clinic?

Posted on by Dr Mark Parisi

It is common that your provider ask that you to come in several minutes early to your first appointment in order to fill out the required paperwork. A typical session can last anywhere from 45-60 minutes long so plan accordingly. During the first session your therapist may also cover the logistics of therapy, such as confidentiality, scheduling, cancelation policies, and fees. Plan your payment in advance. Prior to your first session determine whether you will be paying out-of-pocket for your services or if you will be using your health insurance plan. Some private health insurance companies may cover mental health services such as psychotherapy, but others do not. Before you begin therapy you should check your policy to see what is covered and what provider accepts your coverage. Insurance companies vary in terms of services they cover and some mental health disorders are not covered at all. Double-check with your provider in advance in order to help you plan your payment.

Conduct your research a head of time and prepare a list of questions you might have for your provider. Be prepared to share information about yourself and the issues you would like to address. Your therapist most likely will begin by ask you a series of questions to help identify what problem you would like to work on. They may begin with a simple question such as, “What brings you here today?” Be as clear as possible regarding your goals and what you would like to accomplish during your time in therapy. It is not uncommon to begin therapy with some type of assessment. These assessments help gather information and guide the course of therapy. Prepare to discuss your health, education, culture, and family circumstances. During the information gathering process your provider may recommend further psychological testing or suggest a medical examination to rule out possible medical issues.

Once your provider gathers a full history, you will work together to develop a treatment plan and establish goals. This process is collaborative and your commitment and dedication is important. After several sessions you should have a clear understanding of your issue and your treatment plan. This plan should include your goals and how you will work towards accomplishing these goals.

Contact Dr. Parisi for low cost therapy in Chicago, Mt. Prospect, and surrounding areas including Des Plaines, Arlington Heights, Schaumburg, Barrington, Hinsdale, Skokie, Lincolnwood, Park Ridge, Evanston, and Wilmette.

How Does Psychological Trauma Affect People?

Posted on by Dr Mark Parisi

Psychological trauma is damage that occurs to a person’s psyche as the result of a traumatic event.  A traumatic event can be a single experience or one that consists of repeated events that overwhelm someone beyond his or her means of coping. However, the actual effects of the trauma may be delayed for years before a person actually experiences the symptoms.

Psychological Trauma may be the result of exposure to natural disasters, war, abuse, rape, assault, death, or any situation which is beyond the scope of normal, everyday experience.

In many cases, psychological trauma occurs when there is some sort of physical trauma involved.  But, it is important to understand that people perceive and experience things differently.  Not all people who experience trauma cope the same way, and, so, it is important to know the symptoms of abnormal coping so that proper help can be sought.

The symptoms of psychological trauma may include:

• A person may re-experience the trauma through flashbacks.

• Intense feelings of anger may come about.

• A person may experience blockages in their memory surrounding the event.

• A person may feel emotionally exhausted.

• A feeling of permanent damage may come about.  A person may feel that they are damaged beyond repair.

• Dissociating from painful emotion by numbing of all emotion.

• A person may experience insomnia.

These are some of the symptoms that an individual may experience when exposed to trauma.  Since people cope with trauma differently, they may experience these symptoms or other symptoms such as mood swings and depression.

It is important to seek out a licensed mental health professional to work through emotional problems resulting from traumatic exposure.  Psychotherapy can be extremely helpful in helping individuals work through the pain associated with traumatic exposure; sometimes, prescribed medications can assist the healing process.  Often times, a combination approach produces the most lasting, effective results.