Empowering Families in the Communities of Glenview, Kenilworth, Northbrook and Wilmette

At Family Service Center, our experienced professionals help families and individuals address stressful problems such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and child behavioral problems.

Serving the communities of Glenview, Kenilworth, Northbrook and Wilmette, you'll find clinical insight and counseling, educational programs, ongoing support groups, at affordable fees for children and adults. Our offices are conveniently located in Wilmette and Northbrook. Please call 847-251-7350 for more information.
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Family Service Center provides Crisis support.
Recent tragic events and the news coverage of these events have an impact on not only the families involved, but on all of us. Our therapists serve as important and strong links to first responders and to all members of the community needing kindness, caring and support. No one is isolated from the loss we share. If you, members of your family, or friends would like to speak with a therapist, please call our office to schedule an appointment, 847-251-7350.

Dr. Shawn Daugherty, Psy. D., becomes our new Clinical Director.
With the generous funding provided by the Jerome Mirza Foundation, Dr. Daugherty has joined the staff of FSC as Clinical Director. In addition to his formal education, having earned a Doctor of Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology and a Bachelors’ degree in Psychology from Guilford College. Dr. Daugherty brings an impressive base of experience including community crisis response, individual and family therapy and the delivery of mental health services in a variety of settings. His most recent experience includes serving as the Director of Psychological Services for Streamwood Behavioral Health Systems.

As the Clinical Director for Family Service Center, Dr. Daugherty will consult with our experienced and talented staff to maintain the highest quality of individual, couples and family counseling as well as participate in outreach and community activities.
Contact Dr. Daugherty at 847-251-7350 or sdaugherty@familysc.com

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Talking to Your Child about a Tragedy

When an event like the bombing in Boston occurs, consider the following when talking to your children:

  • Don’t avoid talking to your children.  This leaves their thoughts and experiences to be shaped by information that is sensationalized and possibly wrong.
  • Have yourself under control.  If you are calm and matter of fact, it will reassure your children.
  • Limit media exposure.  Endless viewing of tragic events is not helpful.

Age Matters:

  • If your children are preschool age, limit details, talk to them calmly at eye level and keep the normal routine.
  • If your children are in middle to late childhood, limit details, and help them separate reality from fantasy (stay away from speculation and “what if’s”).
  • If your children are adolescents, then they will certainly have more questions. Try not to speculate, stick to the facts, and emphasize recovery efforts.