Business Details
23 Years
experience
Licensed Clinical Psychologist Providing Virtual Therapy Services in Galena, IL
Kori Levos Skidmore, Ph. D is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience providing virtual therapy services to children, teens, and adults. Our practice combines professional expertise and life experience to help clients navigate challenges and achieve positive change. We specialize in child psychology, having dedicated nearly 30 years to studying and practicing developmental perspectives. Our approach considers biopsychosocial factors and systems influencing clients' lives, including family, community, and developmental stages. We offer tailored interventions for ADHD, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, and life transitions. Our services integrate cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and family systems techniques to create personalized treatment plans.We prioritize building strong therapeutic relationships through play-based methods for children and collaborative goal-setting for teens. Our adult therapy services address both parenting skills and personal mental health needs. We maintain a client-centered philosophy where strengths and needs are identified collaboratively. Our practice has evolved since establishing in 2003 to focus exclusively on psychological interventions for clients up to 18 years old and approximately 30% adult clients. We accept insurance and maintain flexible scheduling to accommodate client needs.
Services
Child Therapy
Teen Therapy
Adult Therapy
Parenting Support
Mental Health Counseling
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in clinical psychology with specialized child development training
- Our practice combines developmental, biopsychosocial, and systems perspectives in treatment planning
- We provide personalized therapy integrating multiple evidence-based approaches for optimal outcomes
- Our virtual services maintain continuity of care across geographic locations
- We maintain collaborative relationships with school professionals and healthcare providers
What people say
Compassionate and understanding
Useful insight and tools
Not alone and supported
Flexible and professional
Huge strides toward balance
Services
Child Therapy
Specialized therapy for children using play-based techniques and developmental approaches. Our services address behavioral challenges, emotional regulation, and social communication concerns through age-appropriate interventions. We incorporate caregivers into treatment plans to ensure comprehensive support for lasting positive change.
Teen Therapy
Targeted mental health support for teenagers focusing on identity development, anxiety management, and life transitions. We create safe spaces for teens to explore challenges while maintaining appropriate family involvement. Our approach combines talk therapy with creative techniques to engage adolescent clients effectively.
Adult Therapy
Comprehensive therapy for adults addressing personal mental health needs and parenting challenges. We help clients navigate life changes, trauma recovery, and relationship issues using evidence-based practices. Our services emphasize self-acceptance and practical strategies for improving quality of life.
Parenting Support
Specialized counseling to help parents develop effective strategies for child-rearing challenges. We address behavioral management, communication techniques, and developmental needs across childhood stages. Our services include collaborative sessions with both parents and children when appropriate.
Mental Health Counseling
Holistic mental health treatment for anxiety disorders, depression, and adjustment issues. We use integrated therapeutic approaches tailored to individual needs while considering biopsychosocial factors. Our services focus on building resilience and practical coping mechanisms for lasting improvement.
People
Kori Levos Skidmore
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Skidmore is a licensed clinical psychologist with 20+ years of experience specializing in child psychology. She earned her doctorate from Loyola University Chicago and completed training at Lurie Children's Hospital. Her practice focuses on developmental perspectives and biopsychosocial approaches.
Questions
What age groups do you work with?
I provide therapy services for children, teens, and adults. While my specialization is child and adolescent psychology, I also work with adults on parenting challenges and personal mental health needs.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I integrate multiple evidence-based approaches including cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and family systems therapies. Treatment plans are tailored to each client's specific needs and developmental stage.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, I accept most major insurance plans. Please contact me directly to verify your specific coverage and discuss any payment questions you may have.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 45-50 minutes. Session length may vary slightly depending on client needs, particularly for younger children who may require shorter or more flexible time frames.
How do telehealth sessions work?
Virtual therapy sessions use secure video conferencing platforms. I provide instructions for accessing sessions and ensure all technology requirements are met before starting your first appointment.
What if my child resists therapy?
It's common for children to initially resist therapy. I use play-based techniques and gradual engagement strategies to help children feel comfortable. Parent involvement is often key to establishing successful treatment.
Reviews (4)
Roy Phifer
Nov 15, 2020
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Kori has the wonderful ability to make patients feel at ease. More importantly, she's a terrific listener. Growing up in the 21st century, with all the sensory overload and negativity, is incredibly stressful for children. Kori helped our kids realize that they're not alone and that emotions matter. Our family would highly recommend Dr. Skidmore to anyone seeking quality, professional therapy with a personal touch for young children, grade schoolers and teens.
Janae Allabastro
Sep 10, 2020
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Dr. Kori Skidmore was truly a beckon of light in one of the darkest periods of my life. I began working with Kori when I was 19 after the death of a boyfriend and stayed with her for nearly 9 years. Kori not only helped me process his passing but she helped me find peace with other difficult moments in my young adult life. I am a person who inherently gets lost in the chaos of my thoughts and can lose sight of who I am. Kori had an uncanny ability to rifle through the gibberish of my thoughts and convey it back to me in ways that always left me with these "Ah-ha" moments. She taught me how to be
Cgm
Aug 08, 2020
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I am so pleased with Kori's help!
Kori listens with compassion and understanding. She provides useful insight and helpful tools to navigate difficult situations. Her expertise and thoughtful conversations assure me that Kori is invested and dedicated to her clients. If you are in need of a trusted therapist, contact Kori! I feel very lucky to have found her! CGM
Kori listens with compassion and understanding. She provides useful insight and helpful tools to navigate difficult situations. Her expertise and thoughtful conversations assure me that Kori is invested and dedicated to her clients. If you are in need of a trusted therapist, contact Kori! I feel very lucky to have found her! CGM
John Risko
May 11, 2020
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Our sweet 10 year old boy started developing severe behavioral and emotional problems that rendered our parenting abilities inadequate. We were scared and frustrated. In came Kori. We were instantly impressed with her ability to deeply listen to our story and our concerns. That alone was worth all the time and money spent. But then, Kori helped us craft new easily practicable ways of relating to and parenting our son. His behavior and our general sense of well being began immediately improving. Then it became apparent that Kori was developing a deep relationship with our son which he cherished
