Child Therapists in Louisville, KY
1st Priority Healthcare
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40218
1st Priority Healthcare provides services to children, teens, adults, and families. We offer an array of services that put the total well-being of our clients at the forefront. We also provide a day treatment program tailored to children with mental illnesses, and a host of other services for persons of all ages, and levels of need.
1st Priority Healthcare provides services to children, teens, adults, and families. We offer an array of services that put the total well-being of our clients at the forefront. We also provide a day treatment program tailored to children with mental illnesses, and a host of other services for persons of all ages, and levels of need.
Katie H Smith
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40207
Smith partners with families to improve parent-child relationships and implement effective parenting strategies.
Dr. Smith focuses her practice on treating a number of clinical issues including: anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety, social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and specific phobias), depression, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and traumatic events including abuse and domestic violence. Dr. Smith works with children who are having difficulty adjusting to life stressors including divorce, school environments, and peer relationship development. She assists children and teens in developing effective coping skills to manage their emotions and behaviors.
Smith partners with families to improve parent-child relationships and implement effective parenting strategies.
Dr. Smith focuses her practice on treating a number of clinical issues including: anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety, social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and specific phobias), depression, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and traumatic events including abuse and domestic violence. Dr. Smith works with children who are having difficulty adjusting to life stressors including divorce, school environments, and peer relationship development. She assists children and teens in developing effective coping skills to manage their emotions and behaviors.
Angelina Wedding
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40214
I have a wide range of experiences and feel confident working with clients experiencing issues in the following areas: addiction, depression, relationship issues, child & adolescent issues, sexuality, bereavement, anxiety, and codependency.
I love my work and enjoy offering my clients a safe and supportive environment for them to grow and explore themselves. My style is both conversational and relational. I offer an authentic presence within a collaborative, lively relationship in which self-discovery can be non-threatening and perhaps, even fun. I am committed to sharing everything I know which I believe will help heal the difficulties in one's life. I am inspired each day by the courage clients have each moment they show up for therapy. I became a therapist because, to me, the value in life comes when you return to your value within.
I have a wide range of experiences and feel confident working with clients experiencing issues in the following areas: addiction, depression, relationship issues, child & adolescent issues, sexuality, bereavement, anxiety, and codependency.
I love my work and enjoy offering my clients a safe and supportive environment for them to grow and explore themselves. My style is both conversational and relational. I offer an authentic presence within a collaborative, lively relationship in which self-discovery can be non-threatening and perhaps, even fun. I am committed to sharing everything I know which I believe will help heal the difficulties in one's life. I am inspired each day by the courage clients have each moment they show up for therapy. I became a therapist because, to me, the value in life comes when you return to your value within.
Stephanie Weaver
Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40243
I have experience working with adults and children. In my work with children, I have helped families address ADHD, anxiety, adjustment disorders, grief, trauma and attachment concerns. In my work with adults, I have guided persons in working through depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, trauma and relationship concerns. We can work to increase your awareness of the unconscious motivations and historical explanations for your current patterns. We can also utilize techniques to help you change your negative thinking, manage stress, improve your mood, and enhance the quality of your relationships.
I have experience working with adults and children. In my work with children, I have helped families address ADHD, anxiety, adjustment disorders, grief, trauma and attachment concerns. In my work with adults, I have guided persons in working through depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, trauma and relationship concerns. We can work to increase your awareness of the unconscious motivations and historical explanations for your current patterns. We can also utilize techniques to help you change your negative thinking, manage stress, improve your mood, and enhance the quality of your relationships.
Megan Meyerhoffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40205
As a Registered Play Therapist, I use the healing power of play to reduce difficulties in a child's life.
I am fortunate and profoundly grateful to have found my passion (which also happens to be my career) in supporting people across the lifespan - children, teens, adults and families through struggles and challenges due to chronic medical conditions, anxiety, trauma, grief, parenting that our lives and our chaotic world present. I use an eclectic approach rooted in neuroscience and relational neurobiology to meet you where you are with what works for you.
As a Registered Play Therapist, I use the healing power of play to reduce difficulties in a child's life.
I am fortunate and profoundly grateful to have found my passion (which also happens to be my career) in supporting people across the lifespan - children, teens, adults and families through struggles and challenges due to chronic medical conditions, anxiety, trauma, grief, parenting that our lives and our chaotic world present. I use an eclectic approach rooted in neuroscience and relational neurobiology to meet you where you are with what works for you.
Creative Family Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40222
It is our mission to make the world a happier place, one household at a time. Our expert Child and Family Counselors help families turn homes of chaos and pain into homes of happiness and healing by providing safe space to connect in the therapy room, tools to connect better with family at home, and inspiration for a deeper connection with the world around us. Our approach is creative, collaborative, and centered on the belief that every voice matters.
It is our mission to make the world a happier place, one household at a time. Our expert Child and Family Counselors help families turn homes of chaos and pain into homes of happiness and healing by providing safe space to connect in the therapy room, tools to connect better with family at home, and inspiration for a deeper connection with the world around us. Our approach is creative, collaborative, and centered on the belief that every voice matters.
Dr. Karen McCurry
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40222
Is adoption part of your family story? Do you have a child or teenager who is struggling with attachment issues or has a history of trauma? Are you a parent looking for help for your child or teen who struggles with emotional difficulties or has behavior problems? Do you and your teen have conflict related to technology. Dr. Karen can help. Dr. Karen specializes in the treatment of children, teens, women, and families. She has particular expertise in adult and child attachment, parenting, women's issues, relational trauma, pre and post adoption services, and international consultation with orphan care communities.
Is adoption part of your family story? Do you have a child or teenager who is struggling with attachment issues or has a history of trauma? Are you a parent looking for help for your child or teen who struggles with emotional difficulties or has behavior problems? Do you and your teen have conflict related to technology. Dr. Karen can help. Dr. Karen specializes in the treatment of children, teens, women, and families. She has particular expertise in adult and child attachment, parenting, women's issues, relational trauma, pre and post adoption services, and international consultation with orphan care communities.
Nevada Lund
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40217
I love working with children and adolescents to help them overcome adverse challenges and build the foundation for a successful life.
I love working with children and adolescents to help them overcome adverse challenges and build the foundation for a successful life.
Jason Sandquist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40299
I am a Christian therapist, though I have no difficulties working with clients of all beliefs. I am comfortable meeting with individuals and families, and I'm comfortable meeting with children and/or adults. I believe in the power of healing and restoration. I believe in hope and change. I believe life has meaning and we can find it. I believe in strong individuals, couples, and families who can learn to live life in honesty and contentment. I also know that working through life's issues/obstacles takes time and I want to help you on your journey towards wholeness and fulfillment.
I am a Christian therapist, though I have no difficulties working with clients of all beliefs. I am comfortable meeting with individuals and families, and I'm comfortable meeting with children and/or adults. I believe in the power of healing and restoration. I believe in hope and change. I believe life has meaning and we can find it. I believe in strong individuals, couples, and families who can learn to live life in honesty and contentment. I also know that working through life's issues/obstacles takes time and I want to help you on your journey towards wholeness and fulfillment.
Daleigh Kranz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40222
Therapy can be frightening, especially for children and teens.
My scope of work with clients includes navigating challenging emotions such as anxiousness and depression, building on social skills, and healing from traumatic events. I work with a variety of clients including school-aged children and adults. As Psychologist Ashley Warner states, "Beneath every behavior, there is a feeling. And beneath every feeling, there is a need. And when we meet that need rather than focus on the behavior, we begin to deal with the cause, not the symptom." I believe it is through therapy we can work to understand what the deeper meaning is behind behaviors and find solutions to address the manifesting need.
Therapy can be frightening, especially for children and teens.
My scope of work with clients includes navigating challenging emotions such as anxiousness and depression, building on social skills, and healing from traumatic events. I work with a variety of clients including school-aged children and adults. As Psychologist Ashley Warner states, "Beneath every behavior, there is a feeling. And beneath every feeling, there is a need. And when we meet that need rather than focus on the behavior, we begin to deal with the cause, not the symptom." I believe it is through therapy we can work to understand what the deeper meaning is behind behaviors and find solutions to address the manifesting need.
Moorman mental health services LLC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCCS
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40216
At MMHS..Our goal is to provide a solution focused approach to clients issues. We specialize in autism and behavioral disorders And our focus is on for Forensic populations. We address the needs and concerns of mental and behavior health that are not available in urban communities. We give our clients the opportunity to live healthier and productive lifestyles. We also provide solutions for parents with children who struggle with behavior at school and throughout the community . Ultimately MMHS promotes a preventative and less stressful life for the family as a unit.
At MMHS..Our goal is to provide a solution focused approach to clients issues. We specialize in autism and behavioral disorders And our focus is on for Forensic populations. We address the needs and concerns of mental and behavior health that are not available in urban communities. We give our clients the opportunity to live healthier and productive lifestyles. We also provide solutions for parents with children who struggle with behavior at school and throughout the community . Ultimately MMHS promotes a preventative and less stressful life for the family as a unit.
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Kilgore Samaritan Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40206
Kilgore provides a wide range of individual and group services such as marriage/relationship counseling, parenting, psychological testing, clergy/congregational care, grief, loss, depression, addiction/substance abuse, ADD/ADHD, autism, anxiety, and divorce recovery; but excel in child/adolescent therapy.
Kilgore Samaritan Counseling Center is a not-for-profit faith sensitive counseling center that has been healing the mind, body and spirit of individuals and families for 33 years. Our mission is to meet the emotional and mental health needs of those in our community, regardless of their ability to pay. Kilgore integrates and leverages behavioral sciences and takes a holistic approach of working by, with and through you to improve your quality of life. We serve the Louisville greater area and will serve and meet you where you are regardless of your background, experience, and situation.
Kilgore provides a wide range of individual and group services such as marriage/relationship counseling, parenting, psychological testing, clergy/congregational care, grief, loss, depression, addiction/substance abuse, ADD/ADHD, autism, anxiety, and divorce recovery; but excel in child/adolescent therapy.
Kilgore Samaritan Counseling Center is a not-for-profit faith sensitive counseling center that has been healing the mind, body and spirit of individuals and families for 33 years. Our mission is to meet the emotional and mental health needs of those in our community, regardless of their ability to pay. Kilgore integrates and leverages behavioral sciences and takes a holistic approach of working by, with and through you to improve your quality of life. We serve the Louisville greater area and will serve and meet you where you are regardless of your background, experience, and situation.
Angela Keane
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Angela Keane, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40243
Angela is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and brings years of experience of working with children and families. She has been trained as an adoption specialist and has experience working as a school counselor and in community mental health. In her practice, she sees children and teens, in addition to families and adults. She is trained in EMDR therapy as well as Trauma Focused CBT. She is passionate about helping families navigate tough times. She considers it an honor to come alongside her clients and help those struggling with anxiety, depression, behavior issues, family conflict and more.
Angela is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and brings years of experience of working with children and families. She has been trained as an adoption specialist and has experience working as a school counselor and in community mental health. In her practice, she sees children and teens, in addition to families and adults. She is trained in EMDR therapy as well as Trauma Focused CBT. She is passionate about helping families navigate tough times. She considers it an honor to come alongside her clients and help those struggling with anxiety, depression, behavior issues, family conflict and more.
Phoenix Fowler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT-200
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40206
Phoenix understands that therapy can be scary for children and is intentional to create a space that is both welcoming and safe for kids to explore themselves.
Phoenix Fowler, LCSW, graduated from the University of Louisville where she received her Master’s of Science in Social Work. Before completing her Masters, Phoenix attended Bellarmine University where she double majored in Art and Psychology. Phoenix has experience working with children in various settings including hospitals, refugee and immigrant resettlement agencies, and in the public school system. Phoenix’s approach to therapy can be described as creative, playful, and supportive. Phoenix completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training in 2022 and now utilizes yoga, breathwork and mindfulness in her sessions.
Phoenix understands that therapy can be scary for children and is intentional to create a space that is both welcoming and safe for kids to explore themselves.
Phoenix Fowler, LCSW, graduated from the University of Louisville where she received her Master’s of Science in Social Work. Before completing her Masters, Phoenix attended Bellarmine University where she double majored in Art and Psychology. Phoenix has experience working with children in various settings including hospitals, refugee and immigrant resettlement agencies, and in the public school system. Phoenix’s approach to therapy can be described as creative, playful, and supportive. Phoenix completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training in 2022 and now utilizes yoga, breathwork and mindfulness in her sessions.
Sandra Pollard-Nelson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40204
My expertise is with children, teenagers, and families in helping them to develop healthy perceptions of themselves, which will lead to healthy relationships and healthy boundaries.
When a person experiences trauma or life stressors, quite often, their lives begin to disentangle. It may be difficult to reach out to friends or loved ones, and share the difficulties that are being experienced, however, help is available.
My expertise is with children, teenagers, and families in helping them to develop healthy perceptions of themselves, which will lead to healthy relationships and healthy boundaries.
When a person experiences trauma or life stressors, quite often, their lives begin to disentangle. It may be difficult to reach out to friends or loved ones, and share the difficulties that are being experienced, however, help is available.
Jonathan Bauman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40241 (Online Only)
Is your child experiencing high levels of anxiety or have a phobia? Do they obsess about things and engage in compulsions in an effort to gain temporary relief? Do they obsess about actions being morally right or wrong? Are they anxious about speaking in front of others or afraid of performance situations? Do they worry more often than not? Do they have trouble separating from their parents? Have they been diagnosed with OCD, panic, separation anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder or generalized anxiety disorder? If so, I can assist you. Visit www.kycards.com for more information.
Is your child experiencing high levels of anxiety or have a phobia? Do they obsess about things and engage in compulsions in an effort to gain temporary relief? Do they obsess about actions being morally right or wrong? Are they anxious about speaking in front of others or afraid of performance situations? Do they worry more often than not? Do they have trouble separating from their parents? Have they been diagnosed with OCD, panic, separation anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder or generalized anxiety disorder? If so, I can assist you. Visit www.kycards.com for more information.
Sarah Cunningham Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40222
I work with children, adolescents, families and adults to address a wide range of emotional, behavioral and interpersonal problems such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, PTSD, trauma, and ADHD. I work with my clients to gain insight, break patterns and thrive. Please check out: www.lifesjourneyky.com/
I work with children, adolescents, families and adults to address a wide range of emotional, behavioral and interpersonal problems such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, PTSD, trauma, and ADHD. I work with my clients to gain insight, break patterns and thrive. Please check out: www.lifesjourneyky.com/
The Child Within: Child and Adult Therapy Services
Counselor, LPCC, RPT
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40222
Please do not hesitate to reach out to me by phone or email to discuss any issues interfering with your or your child's mental health.
My main clinical passion lies in helping young children, primarily newborns to age nine, better understand their own emotions so that they can cope with them adaptively. I also enjoy working with adults, particularly those who have experienced stress or trauma during their childhood. I recognize that oftentimes these painful experiences block people from accessing their authentic selves, which leads to a feeling of being “stuck.” With this perspective as my guide, I help clients of all ages work through their inter- and intra-personal defenses to become "unstuck".
Please do not hesitate to reach out to me by phone or email to discuss any issues interfering with your or your child's mental health.
My main clinical passion lies in helping young children, primarily newborns to age nine, better understand their own emotions so that they can cope with them adaptively. I also enjoy working with adults, particularly those who have experienced stress or trauma during their childhood. I recognize that oftentimes these painful experiences block people from accessing their authentic selves, which leads to a feeling of being “stuck.” With this perspective as my guide, I help clients of all ages work through their inter- and intra-personal defenses to become "unstuck".
Emily Fister Greco
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, ATR
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40207
I also specialize in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) which allows me to address a wide range of child and family needs.
Welcome! In my practice, I hope to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children and parents, where I can assist them in meeting their goals and making positive change. I specialize in working with children and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, and social emotional difficulties. I also work with families to address parenting concerns and the parent/child relationship. I am experienced in early childhood mental health (birth - age 5) and work with parents, early educators and other health care providers to meet the needs of young children.
I also specialize in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) which allows me to address a wide range of child and family needs.
Welcome! In my practice, I hope to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children and parents, where I can assist them in meeting their goals and making positive change. I specialize in working with children and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, and social emotional difficulties. I also work with families to address parenting concerns and the parent/child relationship. I am experienced in early childhood mental health (birth - age 5) and work with parents, early educators and other health care providers to meet the needs of young children.
McKenzie Rich
Art Therapist, ATR-BC, LPAT, LPCC, IMHP
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40204
McKenzie believes in working with the whole child, seeking to address mind, body, and spirit through creative expression. Vocalizing emotions and difficult experiences can often be challenging, while the act of creating can be healing. By integrating art therapy with creative play, movement, and connecting with the natural world, McKenzie invites individuals to find their unique “voice.”
McKenzie believes in working with the whole child, seeking to address mind, body, and spirit through creative expression. Vocalizing emotions and difficult experiences can often be challenging, while the act of creating can be healing. By integrating art therapy with creative play, movement, and connecting with the natural world, McKenzie invites individuals to find their unique “voice.”
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Louisville, KY 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, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Louisville 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, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Louisville 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.