Today’s children face a variety of unique issues. As children grow, they go through many mood and behavior changes. Although these changes can be difficult – both for the children and for the caregivers – they are usually normal, predictable and no cause for concern. However, when a child is having trouble at home, school or with friends, or is struggling to process a routine or traumatic event (for example the birth of a sibling, death of a loved one, bullying, or abuse), the help a professional may be needed. A mental health professional who specializes in child issues can be a great asset in helping a child (or their caregivers) navigate this distinctive time in their lives. Reach out to one of TherapyDen’s experts today!
Your kid is into art? Let's do all the art therapy activities. Got a kid who can't stop moving? We can walk and talk, play freeze dance, explore fidgets, and other ways to move their body. And while we do that thing that connects with your kid, we'll talk about feelings, learn about the brain, and work on whatever is causing struggles in your lives. I'll also talk to you as parents, while balancing privacy and trust for your kid. It's a collaboration, with the child as the priority.
— Lindsay Garrett, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Shenandoah, TXWe treat and evaluate a large range of child issues including developmental disorders (Autism Spectrum Disorder), anxiety, video game addictions, ADHD, anger management/emotional regulation, parenting strategies, and depression.
— Quintessential Health, Clinical Psychologist in Warrington, PAhttps://www.zenzonehealth.com/childrens--services
— Maura McCusker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Summerville, SCChild Therapy helps children under 12 years of age to work through issues of trauma, stress, emotional, and social obstacles, as well as to increase their enjoyment, relaxation, and ability to learn. I often blend play therapy with cognitive behavioral therapy in a developmentally appropriate, meaningful way. This helps encourage children to master their fears and impulses, and promotes the development of coping skills, and changing negative behavior patterns.
— Samantha Serbin, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in Austin, TXWhether your child/teen is experiencing anxiety, disruptive behaviors, difficulties in school, or another concern, or you would like some new positive parenting strategies, I am here to support your family's growth. When working with children, I collaborate closely with their parents and caregivers in order to practice new skills outside of therapy.
— Annie Holleman, Psychologist in Austin, TXI have been a family therapist for close to 40 years. Much of my work has been working with families around child and adolescent issues, as well as providing family therapy supervision , consultation, and training.I am a structural family therapist, and an approved supervisor by the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy ( AAMFT). My work has covered the gamut of issues that bring children into therapy from behavior problems to suicidal ideation.
— Daniel Minuchin, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in ,Through the use of cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, and biblio-therapy, caregivers, children, and the clinician figure out the root cause of the child's behavior. Treatment is a collaborative approach. Typical goals for behavioral disorders are to develop better coping skills, set better boundaries, and learn how to effectively and assertively communicate one’s feelings. My area of interest and research is how to decrease behavioral issues while increasing parental-child attachment.
— Kayla Murphy, Licensed Professional Counselor in Hoboken, NJIf being a parent is difficult, being a kid is near impossible today. I am passionate about working with children and adolescents in close collaboration with parents/care-givers to assist in a myriad of issues, including anxiety, depression, school avoidance, bullying, self-esteem, divorce, co-parenting, and trauma. I utilize a unique combination of interactive play therapy, relational therapy, and EMDR (if appropriate) in order to give your child the most effective therapy experience.
— Nicole Bermensolo, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Santa Monica, CAThe children I work with struggle with a range of issues including tantrums, anger management, trauma, anxiety, depression, and emotion regulation. In therapy I focus on the child's strengths as well as their struggles. I use a child-directed play therapy model which teaches children emotion regulation tools through modeling. Parent involvement is vital to a child's success in therapy and I include parents in the therapy process through coaching and parent-child interaction therapy.
— Chana Halberg, Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate in Boulder, COOften children have a presenting behavioral issue — such as acting out, withdrawing, or signaling distress to adults and caregivers — and I provide a safe and exploratory environment in which children can process their internal world and the world they inhabit.
— Jasmine Gelber, Licensed Master of Social Work in New York, NYI utilize play therapy and sand tray therapy to create a comfortable and fun environment where children are able to express and explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without facing the pressure of needing to understand or verbalize these things. With limited life experience and verbal repertoires, traditional talk therapy is difficult and frustrating for children.
— Ginger Ingersoll MacDuff, Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Fircrest, WAGrowing up is hard and so is being a parent. I work to help families gain insight into problematic behavior to better understand their child and to strengthen their relationship. My goal is not just to alleviate immediate challenges but to equip kids with the tools they need to face future hurdles with confidence.
— Stacey Sampo, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Santa Monica, CAChild/Play Therapy helps children to improve communication and interpersonal skills. It focuses on a child's interests and encourages interaction based on the child's favorite activities. Our professionals, collaborate to help children deal with emotional trauma, anxiety, grief, behavioral problems, neurological conditions and mental illness.
— Washington Psychological Wellness, Mental Health Practitioner in Gaithersburg, MDWhen working with kids, I create a safe and playful environment to build confidence and self-discovery. With younger children. I utilize play therapy as toys and symbols are the language they use to communicate. With teens, I focus more on their personal growth, meeting them where they are at, and collaborating on goals. With both kids and teens, I tend to use what the client is interested in to assist with therapy.
— Eric Norton, Mental Health Practitioner in Minnetonka, MNWork with children that have behavioral issues, are struggling to fit in or talk about difficult things.
— Rachel Goldberg, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Studio City, CAKids are so fun and difficult to figure out. They can have "big feelings" and responses that confuse us adults. I have extensive experience with Play Therapy. Play is the language of kids and helps them identify and express their feelings, regulate emotions, learn new skills, and process current and past feelings. Whether experiencing parent separation, loss, anger, anxiety, school stress, or disconnection; play can help. I also use books, art, narrative therapy, and skill building.
— Susan Ponton, Clinical Social Worker in Portland, ORAt Newport Academy, we believe that true transformation occurs as our teens learn to see themselves as beautiful, bright, and powerful people who can take control of their own lives. In order to help our patients achieve that goal, we maintain the highest possible standards for our services, and commission third-party evaluations of our programming. By consistently gathering and analyzing data related to our outcomes, we’re able to make more strategic and tailored decisions for our patients.
— Newport Academy, Mental Health Counselor in Atlanta, GA