Child Therapists in Connecticut
Judith Zackson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Stamford, CT 06902
Greenwich Psychology Group serves high functioning clients of all ages from children, adolescents, adults, parents to executives.
Have you wondered if therapy can be helpful to your adolescent or young adult? I offer a complimentary phone consultation to discuss any questions you may have. You can talk to me about anything; nothing you tell me will shock or surprise me. I can help your child become their own therapist by learning techniques and coping strategies to work through their challenges in their lives. I work well with children and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, social issues, learning issues, attention deficit disorder and body image issues. Clients often see reduction in symptoms and improved well being early on in therapy.
Greenwich Psychology Group serves high functioning clients of all ages from children, adolescents, adults, parents to executives.
Have you wondered if therapy can be helpful to your adolescent or young adult? I offer a complimentary phone consultation to discuss any questions you may have. You can talk to me about anything; nothing you tell me will shock or surprise me. I can help your child become their own therapist by learning techniques and coping strategies to work through their challenges in their lives. I work well with children and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, social issues, learning issues, attention deficit disorder and body image issues. Clients often see reduction in symptoms and improved well being early on in therapy.
Michael Reiss
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Durham, CT 06422
Our practice is focused on the treatment of a wide range of child and adolescent disorders (e.
Wine Trail Behavioral Health, LLC is a private practice devoted to the notion that the provision of competent services is based on an appreciation of interpersonal (i.e., relational) as well as intrapersonal factors in the etiology and maintenance of emotional and behavioral problems. Toward this end, a broader more ecologically oriented framework that targets the multiple contexts in which children and families are embedded, is adopted. Importantly, this approach to treatment is consistent with causal modeling literature in the areas of child and adolescent psychopathology, and has received empirical support in controlled clinical trials.
Our practice is focused on the treatment of a wide range of child and adolescent disorders (e.
Wine Trail Behavioral Health, LLC is a private practice devoted to the notion that the provision of competent services is based on an appreciation of interpersonal (i.e., relational) as well as intrapersonal factors in the etiology and maintenance of emotional and behavioral problems. Toward this end, a broader more ecologically oriented framework that targets the multiple contexts in which children and families are embedded, is adopted. Importantly, this approach to treatment is consistent with causal modeling literature in the areas of child and adolescent psychopathology, and has received empirical support in controlled clinical trials.
Blair McCracken
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Guilford, CT 06437
Does your child suffer from anxiety, depression, anger, eating disorder, attention deficit disorder, oppositional disorder, autistic syndrome, obsessive compulsive disorder, or a learning disorder? I can help. In practice for more than 25 years, I have a Masters Degree in Child Psychology, and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology , I work closely with parents, schools, and pediatricians, providing therapy and psychological evaluations for children. I also provide custody evaluations. Children enjoy my delightful play therapy room. Evening appointments are provided for adults , parents, or couples .I shape my therapeutic approach with adults to their diagnostic needs..
Does your child suffer from anxiety, depression, anger, eating disorder, attention deficit disorder, oppositional disorder, autistic syndrome, obsessive compulsive disorder, or a learning disorder? I can help. In practice for more than 25 years, I have a Masters Degree in Child Psychology, and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology , I work closely with parents, schools, and pediatricians, providing therapy and psychological evaluations for children. I also provide custody evaluations. Children enjoy my delightful play therapy room. Evening appointments are provided for adults , parents, or couples .I shape my therapeutic approach with adults to their diagnostic needs..
Diane Dioguardi
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT, CAAPT
Verified Verified
New Milford, CT 06776
Sometimes life can be challenging and reaching out for help can be difficult. Whether you are a child or an adult life can be overwhelming, which can result in losing focus on what is in your best interest. If you are a parent you may be feeling unsupported and confused about how best to help your child. We all can benefit from a little support during stressful times. As a therapist my goal is to work collaboratively with my clients to provide support and find practical solutions to assist in achieving a positive and balanced life. Your life’s journey matters and your story is important. I am here to help you navigate the bumps.
Sometimes life can be challenging and reaching out for help can be difficult. Whether you are a child or an adult life can be overwhelming, which can result in losing focus on what is in your best interest. If you are a parent you may be feeling unsupported and confused about how best to help your child. We all can benefit from a little support during stressful times. As a therapist my goal is to work collaboratively with my clients to provide support and find practical solutions to assist in achieving a positive and balanced life. Your life’s journey matters and your story is important. I am here to help you navigate the bumps.
Clorinda Bulfamante
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
New Canaan, CT 06840
Additionally, I conduct comprehensive assessments for children, adolescents, and adults.
I am a clinical psychologist providing therapy and assessment services in Scarsdale and Greenwich. I treat various conditions, such as depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, social anxiety, and school/work issues. I also focus on life transitions, whether that be a recent move, transition from college, changes in family dynamics, or changes in significant relationships. Furthermore, I have extensive experience in conducting psychological assessments. Therapeutically, I focus on developing teens and adults, where as I provide assessments for all ages.
Additionally, I conduct comprehensive assessments for children, adolescents, and adults.
I am a clinical psychologist providing therapy and assessment services in Scarsdale and Greenwich. I treat various conditions, such as depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, social anxiety, and school/work issues. I also focus on life transitions, whether that be a recent move, transition from college, changes in family dynamics, or changes in significant relationships. Furthermore, I have extensive experience in conducting psychological assessments. Therapeutically, I focus on developing teens and adults, where as I provide assessments for all ages.
David M Meyers, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Branford, CT 06405
My practice was born out of a tradition of commitment to children. From familial and professional roots I have witnessed the value of creating a safe space to allow children to explore and grow. Beginning my career as a teacher, I have watched and marveled at the ways in which children learn and flourish in nurturing environments. As a child therapist I have also seen children suffer when their needs go unmet.
My practice was born out of a tradition of commitment to children. From familial and professional roots I have witnessed the value of creating a safe space to allow children to explore and grow. Beginning my career as a teacher, I have watched and marveled at the ways in which children learn and flourish in nurturing environments. As a child therapist I have also seen children suffer when their needs go unmet.
Devon Suozzi, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
New Canaan, CT 06840
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, families and young adults with various needs including those dealing with divorce, life transitions, personal crisis, depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, eating disorders, relationship and family issues, trauma, grief and loss.
Everyone struggles with a variety of issues throughout their lives. It is my goal to help people through these struggles and come out with a better understanding of themselves and improve on their ability to cope in the future. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working in hospitals, schools, mental health clinics and private practice.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, families and young adults with various needs including those dealing with divorce, life transitions, personal crisis, depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, eating disorders, relationship and family issues, trauma, grief and loss.
Everyone struggles with a variety of issues throughout their lives. It is my goal to help people through these struggles and come out with a better understanding of themselves and improve on their ability to cope in the future. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working in hospitals, schools, mental health clinics and private practice.
Courtney Carey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westport, CT 06880
Over the past 20 years since my training at Boston Children's Hospital, the primary pediatric teaching hospital for Harvard Medical School, I have had extensive training in trauma and skills based therapy such as EMDR, DBT, CBT and mindfulness.
At Courtney Carey Psychotherapy, I meet people at the intersection of challenge and opportunity. Mental health and life challenges may leave us feeling frustrated and hopeless at times. I am honored to connect with people in this vulnerable place. I can help you, and/or your child, to build resilience amidst life’s inevitable adversities. The most difficult challenges, combined with expert guidance and concrete skills, can make us stronger and more confident to approach life with purpose and meaning.
Over the past 20 years since my training at Boston Children's Hospital, the primary pediatric teaching hospital for Harvard Medical School, I have had extensive training in trauma and skills based therapy such as EMDR, DBT, CBT and mindfulness.
At Courtney Carey Psychotherapy, I meet people at the intersection of challenge and opportunity. Mental health and life challenges may leave us feeling frustrated and hopeless at times. I am honored to connect with people in this vulnerable place. I can help you, and/or your child, to build resilience amidst life’s inevitable adversities. The most difficult challenges, combined with expert guidance and concrete skills, can make us stronger and more confident to approach life with purpose and meaning.
Lauren Dobbs
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wilton, CT 06897
Dr. Dobbs is an accomplished clinical psychologist with over fifteen years of experience between teaching and clinical work. She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in the gold standard of treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which provides faster, more effective results. With children and teens, she goes beyond the traditional confines of therapy by harnessing their natural creativity, integrating art, music, games, journaling, and other creative outlets.
Dr. Dobbs is an accomplished clinical psychologist with over fifteen years of experience between teaching and clinical work. She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in the gold standard of treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which provides faster, more effective results. With children and teens, she goes beyond the traditional confines of therapy by harnessing their natural creativity, integrating art, music, games, journaling, and other creative outlets.
New Hope Therapeutic Services LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Roxbury, CT 06783
Quality mental health care for children, adolescents, young adults, families, couples, and individuals.
Personalized mental healthcare where HOPE is restored for individuals and families.
Quality mental health care for children, adolescents, young adults, families, couples, and individuals.
Personalized mental healthcare where HOPE is restored for individuals and families.
Lauren Dobbs
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Canaan, CT 06840
Dr. Dobbs is an accomplished clinical psychologist with over fifteen years of experience between teaching and clinical work. She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in the gold standard of treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which provides faster, more effective results. With children and teens, she goes beyond the traditional confines of therapy by harnessing their natural creativity, integrating art, music, games, journaling, and other creative outlets.
Dr. Dobbs is an accomplished clinical psychologist with over fifteen years of experience between teaching and clinical work. She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in the gold standard of treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which provides faster, more effective results. With children and teens, she goes beyond the traditional confines of therapy by harnessing their natural creativity, integrating art, music, games, journaling, and other creative outlets.
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Cristal Hawthorne
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Manchester, CT 06040 (Online Only)
I have worked with young children, families, and adults in a variety of settings and truly care about all my clients and their progress.
People come to therapy for a variety of reasons. You may be feeling stuck in attempts to navigate through challenging life transitions, personal growth, or have a relationship difficulty that you would like to address. Regardless of what brought you here, my role as a therapist is to help you identify the issues and patterns that are creating unhappiness or inhibiting your ability to create the life and relationships you desire. I will help you find alternative ways to address the concerns that led you to seek therapy.
I have worked with young children, families, and adults in a variety of settings and truly care about all my clients and their progress.
People come to therapy for a variety of reasons. You may be feeling stuck in attempts to navigate through challenging life transitions, personal growth, or have a relationship difficulty that you would like to address. Regardless of what brought you here, my role as a therapist is to help you identify the issues and patterns that are creating unhappiness or inhibiting your ability to create the life and relationships you desire. I will help you find alternative ways to address the concerns that led you to seek therapy.
Jacqueline M McNamee
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wallingford, CT 06492
My specialties include working with parents who are struggling with their children, couples who are in conflict, and young adults transitioning into adulthood or facing substance abuse or addiction.
Are you struggling with a specific issue or relationship, feeling depressed or anxious? Perhaps feeling overwhelmed by a transition or life experience: divorce, grief or trauma. At times, life's challenges cause us to feel all alone, desperate or stuck. As a therapist, I appreciate and am honored by the opportunities I am given to assist clients as they address difficulties. I strive to create a warm, supportive atmosphere in which you can begin the process of healing. I will support you as you gain understanding and skills to help you find peace in knowing you can create meaningful life.
My specialties include working with parents who are struggling with their children, couples who are in conflict, and young adults transitioning into adulthood or facing substance abuse or addiction.
Are you struggling with a specific issue or relationship, feeling depressed or anxious? Perhaps feeling overwhelmed by a transition or life experience: divorce, grief or trauma. At times, life's challenges cause us to feel all alone, desperate or stuck. As a therapist, I appreciate and am honored by the opportunities I am given to assist clients as they address difficulties. I strive to create a warm, supportive atmosphere in which you can begin the process of healing. I will support you as you gain understanding and skills to help you find peace in knowing you can create meaningful life.
Fairfield County Mental Wellness Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Stratford, CT 06614
I am an experienced clinician, trained in counseling children, adolescents, and adults.
Each of us can experience hard times, but only few know how to turn it into a starting point for a new life full of happiness. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and my mission is to find your hidden potential and give you all necessary tools to develop and grow.
I am an experienced clinician, trained in counseling children, adolescents, and adults.
Each of us can experience hard times, but only few know how to turn it into a starting point for a new life full of happiness. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and my mission is to find your hidden potential and give you all necessary tools to develop and grow.
Julia Cooper
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC
Verified Verified
Greenwich, CT 06830
Hi, I am Dr Julia, director of Creative Therapies. Over thirty years I have developed and fine-tuned a unique, whole-child approach to child therapy. After your consultation, initial parent intake and goal setting, your child will enter therapy. Whether your child plays, draws, or talks, the challenges will present for healing, usually in the very first session, and often different from what the parents identified. Your child will play, resolve and master challenges. While unlike traditional child therapy you participate in weekly phone discussions, receive assignments, techniques and answers to your questions and concerns.
Hi, I am Dr Julia, director of Creative Therapies. Over thirty years I have developed and fine-tuned a unique, whole-child approach to child therapy. After your consultation, initial parent intake and goal setting, your child will enter therapy. Whether your child plays, draws, or talks, the challenges will present for healing, usually in the very first session, and often different from what the parents identified. Your child will play, resolve and master challenges. While unlike traditional child therapy you participate in weekly phone discussions, receive assignments, techniques and answers to your questions and concerns.
Stephanie Murana
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Not Verified Not Verified
Naugatuck, CT 06770 (Online Only)
I work with children, teens, and adults.
Welcome to starting this journey! We all deserve to live our BEST life. Why shouldn't you? I am a Licensed Professional Counseling and a National Certified Counselor who has been working in the CT public school system as a School Counselor for the last eight years. I bring a unique perspective and experience into the counseling room to help my children and adolescent clients with school related issues.
I work with children, teens, and adults.
Welcome to starting this journey! We all deserve to live our BEST life. Why shouldn't you? I am a Licensed Professional Counseling and a National Certified Counselor who has been working in the CT public school system as a School Counselor for the last eight years. I bring a unique perspective and experience into the counseling room to help my children and adolescent clients with school related issues.
Nicole Bunnell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seymour, CT 06483
Waitlist for new clients
In my post graduate studies I have become certified in the clinical treatment of children and adolescents through Smith College with training in play therapy, art therapy, and sand tray therapy.
Has life become more challenging? Are you looking for a safe, supportive environment and someone who will help you understand which direction to go and how to improve things? I can help you find some balance, find your strength, and help you feel like yourself again. I have been helping people do just that for over 10 years now.
In my post graduate studies I have become certified in the clinical treatment of children and adolescents through Smith College with training in play therapy, art therapy, and sand tray therapy.
Has life become more challenging? Are you looking for a safe, supportive environment and someone who will help you understand which direction to go and how to improve things? I can help you find some balance, find your strength, and help you feel like yourself again. I have been helping people do just that for over 10 years now.
Elizabeth A. O'Brien
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cos Cob, CT 06807
Throughout childhood, children express themselves much better through play than by talking. The process of play therapy creates an environment where children do not have to talk directly about their sadness, anxieties, worries, or problems. Instead, children express themselves symbolically through their play; they communicate their conscious and unconscious feelings and experiences and in doing so, see that difficult feelings and memories become less intense and that they are able to work through and find solutions to their problems.
Throughout childhood, children express themselves much better through play than by talking. The process of play therapy creates an environment where children do not have to talk directly about their sadness, anxieties, worries, or problems. Instead, children express themselves symbolically through their play; they communicate their conscious and unconscious feelings and experiences and in doing so, see that difficult feelings and memories become less intense and that they are able to work through and find solutions to their problems.
Kate Patterson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Cheshire, CT 06410
If you are considering therapy for yourself, child, or family, there is a reason for it, and one that you have to trust. Therapy can help you reach your specific goals such as improved relationships, working through a difficult past, or a recent life transition. When working with children, I seek to understand their perceptions, while bolstering their reasoning and communication skills. The ways in which we reflect on our stories are evolutionary and developmental, changing over time.
If you are considering therapy for yourself, child, or family, there is a reason for it, and one that you have to trust. Therapy can help you reach your specific goals such as improved relationships, working through a difficult past, or a recent life transition. When working with children, I seek to understand their perceptions, while bolstering their reasoning and communication skills. The ways in which we reflect on our stories are evolutionary and developmental, changing over time.
Laura Craighead
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ridgefield, CT 06877
After years of working with children and their families in both home and school settings, I am well versed in issues of parenting and behavior mangagement. Children with difficulties have an impact on the entire family. My treatment strives is to maximize the individual functioning of the family member in need, as well support the overall functioning of the family; goals are to increase insight/understanding of behavioral challenges while providing practical solutions. This includes increasing the confidence/ability of parents to meet the many challenges of parenting. My approach is empathetic and supportive, while offering practical, effective intervention strategies.
After years of working with children and their families in both home and school settings, I am well versed in issues of parenting and behavior mangagement. Children with difficulties have an impact on the entire family. My treatment strives is to maximize the individual functioning of the family member in need, as well support the overall functioning of the family; goals are to increase insight/understanding of behavioral challenges while providing practical solutions. This includes increasing the confidence/ability of parents to meet the many challenges of parenting. My approach is empathetic and supportive, while offering practical, effective intervention strategies.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Connecticut provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Connecticut build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Connecticut build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.