Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Therapy in Chicago
The Ginko Psychology Group is a dedicated psychological practice serving clients in Chicago's West Loop and Westchester, IL. Our team of licensed clinicians employs a psychodynamic, relationship-based approach to therapy, focusing on long-lasting change through personalized treatment plans. With expertise in individual, couples, family, and play therapy, we work with clients across the lifespan to address emotional, cognitive, and developmental challenges.Our comprehensive neuropsychological assessments provide clarity for complex diagnoses, while our collaborative consulting services support schools and healthcare providers. We prioritize open communication, client involvement in treatment planning, and integration of past experiences with current needs to foster resilience and growth. Our clinicians maintain specialized training in evidence-based interventions tailored to each client's unique profile.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Play Therapy
Diagnostic Testing
Autism Assessments
Neuropsychological Evaluations
Academic Testing
Executive Functioning Support
Social-Emotional Assessments
Highlights and features
- We utilize a psychodynamic, relationship-based approach to treatment
- Our clinicians have specialized training in play therapy and parent-child relational therapy
- We provide comprehensive neuropsychological assessments with state-of-the-art tools
- Our team collaborates with schools and healthcare providers for holistic care
- We develop personalized treatment plans integrating past narratives with current needs
What people say
Compassionate care
Personalized treatment
Expert assessments
Child-friendly approach
Knowledgeable staff
Services
Individual Therapy
Our individual therapy sessions address emotional and psychological challenges across the lifespan. Clinicians use psychodynamic approaches to help clients understand past influences on current difficulties while developing coping strategies. Sessions incorporate developmentally appropriate interventions tailored to each client's unique needs and cognitive profile.
Neuropsychological Assessments
Comprehensive evaluations identify cognitive strengths and challenges through standardized testing. We assess executive functioning, academic achievement, and developmental concerns using state-of-the-art tools. Our reports provide actionable recommendations for educational accommodations and targeted interventions based on each individual's cognitive profile.
Play Therapy
Specialized play therapy techniques help children express emotions and develop coping skills. Our clinicians use evidence-based methods to address behavioral challenges and emotional difficulties through age-appropriate therapeutic play activities that promote resilience and social development.
Family Therapy
Family therapy sessions focus on improving communication patterns and resolving relationship challenges. We help families understand systemic dynamics while developing strategies to strengthen connections and support individual growth within the family unit through collaborative, solution-focused approaches.
Consulting Services
We provide consultation for schools and healthcare providers regarding academic accommodations and treatment planning. Our team collaborates with educators to develop individualized education plans and offers guidance for supporting clients' mental health needs in educational and community settings.
People
Kirsten Langley, PsyD
Founder
Dr. Langley specializes in psychodynamic therapy for adults and adolescents. She integrates past experiences with current challenges to develop personalized treatment plans focused on building emotional resilience and promoting lasting personal growth through therapeutic relationships.
Kristin Nielsen, PsyD, L.P.C.
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Nielsen provides evidence-based therapy for children, adolescents, and families. Her expertise includes play therapy and parent-child relational therapy, focusing on early intervention to address developmental challenges and build foundational emotional regulation skills.
Michael Maka, PsyD
Neuropsychologist
Dr. Maka specializes in comprehensive neuropsychological assessments for learning disabilities and executive functioning challenges. He uses advanced diagnostic tools to create detailed cognitive profiles that inform targeted educational interventions and accommodations.
Samantha Taylor, PsyD
Therapist
Dr. Taylor offers individual and family therapy with a focus on adolescent mental health. She employs developmentally appropriate interventions to address anxiety, depression, and social-emotional challenges through collaborative therapeutic relationships.
Kaitlynn Kasia, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
Ms. Kasia provides therapy for children and families using play-based interventions. She specializes in early childhood mental health and works closely with parents to develop strategies for supporting emotional development and behavioral regulation.
Questions
What types of therapy services do you offer?
We provide individual therapy for all ages, couples therapy using emotionally-focused techniques, family therapy, and specialized play therapy for children.
Do you offer neuropsychological assessments?
Yes, we conduct comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, and executive functioning challenges using evidence-based tools.
What age groups do you work with?
Our clinicians treat clients across the lifespan from toddlers through adults, with specialized interventions tailored to each developmental stage.
Do you collaborate with schools and other providers?
Yes, we offer consultation services for academic accommodations, IEP reviews, and coordinate care with schools and healthcare providers.
What is your approach to treatment planning?
We develop personalized treatment plans through collaborative discussions with clients, integrating psychodynamic principles and evidence-based interventions.
