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Zoë Mulkey, MSW, LCSW

Currently Licensed in Illinois and Indiana
Scheduling In-Person & Virtual Sessions

Does it feel like your child’s emotions are too big, too confusing, or too hard to talk about out loud?

It can be hard to know how to help. You may be noticing increased emotional outbursts, school difficulties, trouble with friendships, or growing strain between siblings or within the family. For families navigating divorce, grief, or other significant stressors, these challenges can feel especially overwhelming and hard to untangle.

You don’t have to navigate this alone.

I work with children, teens, and families experiencing high levels of stress and conflict. Many families I meet are looking for support that goes beyond a one-size-fits-all approach. I believe therapy should be flexible, thoughtful, and tailored to each child and family’s unique needs.

What working together looks like:

  • A calm, structured, and predictable therapeutic space

  • Play therapy and creative expression to help children communicate what feels hard to say

  • Skills-based work to support emotional regulation, behavior, and coping at home and school

  • Trauma-informed support that honors your child’s pace while keeping caregivers involved

If you're ready to take the next step, I'm here.

Whether your child is struggling with big emotions, behavioral concerns, or the impact of family transitions, my goal is to help them feel safer, more understood, and better equipped to navigate their world.

If you’re considering therapy and wondering whether this could be a good fit, I invite you to schedule a free consultation.