Child Therapists in Maryland
Empowering ADHD Parents
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Greenbelt, MD 20770
In addition to be being distractable and impulsive, children with ADHD frequently posses many unique strengths: including creativity, resilience, and the ability to "hyper-focus." To begin harnessing the giftedness associated with ADHD, we develop customized treatments that focus on maximizing your child's unique learning style, interests and other natural talents. Our goal is to partner with you to put in place systems that develop skills & strategies, and make behavioral changes that improve your child's performance at school and at home -- so that your child is empowered to thrive and not just survive ADHD.
In addition to be being distractable and impulsive, children with ADHD frequently posses many unique strengths: including creativity, resilience, and the ability to "hyper-focus." To begin harnessing the giftedness associated with ADHD, we develop customized treatments that focus on maximizing your child's unique learning style, interests and other natural talents. Our goal is to partner with you to put in place systems that develop skills & strategies, and make behavioral changes that improve your child's performance at school and at home -- so that your child is empowered to thrive and not just survive ADHD.
Batsheva (Beth) Hartstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21208
Play therapy is a "kid user friendly" way to help children.
Play therapy is my passion! As a registered play therapist, I conduct therapy using play to facilitate growth, change, communication, and work through a variety of issues using play techniques. Additionally, I work as a trainer sharing my knowledge and excitement of the incredible work that can be done using play!
Play therapy is a "kid user friendly" way to help children.
Play therapy is my passion! As a registered play therapist, I conduct therapy using play to facilitate growth, change, communication, and work through a variety of issues using play techniques. Additionally, I work as a trainer sharing my knowledge and excitement of the incredible work that can be done using play!
Cheryl Holland, Ph.D. & Associates, LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Kensington, MD 20895
I enjoy conducting training seminars in the community on topics of child development and healthy family relationships.
I am a licensed psychologist with over 30 years of experience helping children, adults, and families to grow, connect, and experience more joy in their lives. My treatment and consultation services range from evaluation and short term support to comprehensive intervention. I am guided by the belief that individuals and families possess great strength that is fully expressed through nurturing relationships, empathic listening, and collaborative problem solving. Supporting insight and skill building, I aim to help others develop positive well-being, cultivate healthy relationships, and navigate life challenges.
I enjoy conducting training seminars in the community on topics of child development and healthy family relationships.
I am a licensed psychologist with over 30 years of experience helping children, adults, and families to grow, connect, and experience more joy in their lives. My treatment and consultation services range from evaluation and short term support to comprehensive intervention. I am guided by the belief that individuals and families possess great strength that is fully expressed through nurturing relationships, empathic listening, and collaborative problem solving. Supporting insight and skill building, I aim to help others develop positive well-being, cultivate healthy relationships, and navigate life challenges.
Eve Del Monte
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Lutherville, MD 21093
I love working with children, adolescents, and young adults. When you are growing up it is a time of constant and rapid change. The pressures from school, friends, social media, parents and everything in between are overwhelming. It can be so hard to manage on your own and scary as a parent to watch. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients learn how to successfully manage all of the stressors in their lives so that they can re-engage with their family and friends and find the joy they once had. I help people improve the relationships in their lives and find more happiness in their everyday interactions.
I love working with children, adolescents, and young adults. When you are growing up it is a time of constant and rapid change. The pressures from school, friends, social media, parents and everything in between are overwhelming. It can be so hard to manage on your own and scary as a parent to watch. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients learn how to successfully manage all of the stressors in their lives so that they can re-engage with their family and friends and find the joy they once had. I help people improve the relationships in their lives and find more happiness in their everyday interactions.
Sarah Lynn Spaulding
Counselor, MEd, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21046
As children grow and mature, they face a wide variety of developmental challenges. Parents can begin to wonder, "Is this behavior normal?" or "Do we need help?" Oftentimes, the answer is yes to both questions. With over fifteen years of experience in providing counseling services to children; I have been able to help them and their parents navigate a wide array of issues. Because parents are the most important people in any child's life, I strongly emphasize family involvement in the counseling process while protecting the client's confidentiality.
As children grow and mature, they face a wide variety of developmental challenges. Parents can begin to wonder, "Is this behavior normal?" or "Do we need help?" Oftentimes, the answer is yes to both questions. With over fifteen years of experience in providing counseling services to children; I have been able to help them and their parents navigate a wide array of issues. Because parents are the most important people in any child's life, I strongly emphasize family involvement in the counseling process while protecting the client's confidentiality.
Amanda Cornaglia
Counselor, MS, LGPC
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
I am primarily looking to work with children and adolescents, but I work with clients of any age. We can work together to discover the root of your challenges and then design a treatment plan that fits with your goals. If you are stuck or don't know where to start, we will start there and move forward with purpose.
I am primarily looking to work with children and adolescents, but I work with clients of any age. We can work together to discover the root of your challenges and then design a treatment plan that fits with your goals. If you are stuck or don't know where to start, we will start there and move forward with purpose.
Brenna Neimanis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21218 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I also specialize in Parent, Child, & Family Therapy for those struggling with family relationships and emotional/behavioral concerns.
I currently have a waitlist - Welcome to therapy, I’m so happy you are here! My practice is focused on feeling at home within yourself & providing a safe place to explore your whole self through individual, partnered, and/or family therapy. I use an inclusive, holistic approach & understand that each client is a unique individual & is impacted by their experiences, as well as societal structures & norms. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, burn-out, disordered eating, body dysmorphia, mood disorders, difficulty coping, family/partner conflict, concerns with self-worth, & those who have experienced trauma.
I also specialize in Parent, Child, & Family Therapy for those struggling with family relationships and emotional/behavioral concerns.
I currently have a waitlist - Welcome to therapy, I’m so happy you are here! My practice is focused on feeling at home within yourself & providing a safe place to explore your whole self through individual, partnered, and/or family therapy. I use an inclusive, holistic approach & understand that each client is a unique individual & is impacted by their experiences, as well as societal structures & norms. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, burn-out, disordered eating, body dysmorphia, mood disorders, difficulty coping, family/partner conflict, concerns with self-worth, & those who have experienced trauma.
Peter Aron
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWC
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20910
I work with children and teens and their families. I address issues including problematical attachment with parents and/or caregivers, negative self-image, trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, oppositionality, poor communication and social skills, acting out behaviors, sibling problems, and difficulties in school. As a therapist, I establish a safe "container" in which to work with children and parents together in order to strengthen a child's positive sense of self, reinforce the family system and bonds of attachment, and promote behavioral and emotional regulation. I work with teachers and school administrators to help children learn and thrive in school
I work with children and teens and their families. I address issues including problematical attachment with parents and/or caregivers, negative self-image, trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, oppositionality, poor communication and social skills, acting out behaviors, sibling problems, and difficulties in school. As a therapist, I establish a safe "container" in which to work with children and parents together in order to strengthen a child's positive sense of self, reinforce the family system and bonds of attachment, and promote behavioral and emotional regulation. I work with teachers and school administrators to help children learn and thrive in school
John Polanco
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21239 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
You're feeling overwhelmed meeting the needs of your child during an intense outburst of frustration. The feelings of inadequacy and exhaustion are starting to take hold as each parenting skill you try to implement falls flat on its face. You keep asking yourself "what am I doing wrong," "why aren't they listening or following directions," or "how can I help my child be the person they are capable of becoming?" Parenting is a huge undertaking for anybody, but now you don't have to take the journey on your own. Para información en español presione el botón de arriba.
You're feeling overwhelmed meeting the needs of your child during an intense outburst of frustration. The feelings of inadequacy and exhaustion are starting to take hold as each parenting skill you try to implement falls flat on its face. You keep asking yourself "what am I doing wrong," "why aren't they listening or following directions," or "how can I help my child be the person they are capable of becoming?" Parenting is a huge undertaking for anybody, but now you don't have to take the journey on your own. Para información en español presione el botón de arriba.
Clare Bubniak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Arnold, MD 21012
I provide a warm, non-judgmental environment to explore barriers that keep you or you family from living your most fulfilling life. Using a collaborative and holistic approach, I support children, adolescents, and adults who are working through life stressors and transitions, trauma and grief, and navigating a variety of mental health diagnoses. Additionally, I support clients through anxiety, depression and mood challenges, perinatal mental health, parenting, adjustment and attachment work. I have experience working individuals exploring sexual/gender identity, foster/ adoptive families, and children with sexual behavior problems.
I provide a warm, non-judgmental environment to explore barriers that keep you or you family from living your most fulfilling life. Using a collaborative and holistic approach, I support children, adolescents, and adults who are working through life stressors and transitions, trauma and grief, and navigating a variety of mental health diagnoses. Additionally, I support clients through anxiety, depression and mood challenges, perinatal mental health, parenting, adjustment and attachment work. I have experience working individuals exploring sexual/gender identity, foster/ adoptive families, and children with sexual behavior problems.
Bethesda Play Therapy and Healing, LLC Center
Counselor
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
Here at Bethesda Play Therapy and Healing Center, our clinicians provide integrative, customized psychotherapy services to children, teens, adults, caregivers, and families in English and in Spanish. We strive to hold safe space and form authentic connections during your growth and healing journey. There is power in asking for and accepting help and our team of clinicians is here to help you heal from the inside out.
Here at Bethesda Play Therapy and Healing Center, our clinicians provide integrative, customized psychotherapy services to children, teens, adults, caregivers, and families in English and in Spanish. We strive to hold safe space and form authentic connections during your growth and healing journey. There is power in asking for and accepting help and our team of clinicians is here to help you heal from the inside out.
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Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20902 (Online Only)
Trauma shatters your world and the world around you, including your personal and professional relationships. Finding your wellness requires having a therapist who understands your needs. We specialize in working with trauma and its related disorders. We bring creativity and above all else sincere caring for our clients. With children, we use play therapy and emotional regulation tools to facilitate and increase the child's wellness. For adolescents and adults, we create a warm self-honoring environment that increases in their ability to develop positive tools to navigate through their traumas, relationships, anxieties, and fears.
Trauma shatters your world and the world around you, including your personal and professional relationships. Finding your wellness requires having a therapist who understands your needs. We specialize in working with trauma and its related disorders. We bring creativity and above all else sincere caring for our clients. With children, we use play therapy and emotional regulation tools to facilitate and increase the child's wellness. For adolescents and adults, we create a warm self-honoring environment that increases in their ability to develop positive tools to navigate through their traumas, relationships, anxieties, and fears.
Ashley Smith-Nonnarath
MS, BCBA, LBA
Verified Verified
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
Does your child have a diagnosis of autism? Are you looking for data driven yet warm and caring ABA services? Our goal is to meet your child where they are and create goals that matter to them. A focus on the family as a unit is important in the development of the child. A strong emphasis is placed on caregiver consultation while targeting goals for the child. Finding help that you trust is a necessary step in creating positive long term outcomes.
Does your child have a diagnosis of autism? Are you looking for data driven yet warm and caring ABA services? Our goal is to meet your child where they are and create goals that matter to them. A focus on the family as a unit is important in the development of the child. A strong emphasis is placed on caregiver consultation while targeting goals for the child. Finding help that you trust is a necessary step in creating positive long term outcomes.
Wendy Gill
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21701
Is your adolescent struggling with making good choices, experiencing anxiety, being bullied, or simply not thriving? When children enter school they may be exposed to new peer pressures, academic demands or uncertainty in their environment. Children tend to withdraw or demonstrate behavior changes when they are faced with challenges they don't know how to navigate. Parents often struggle with how to best support their child. This is where counseling for children, teens and college students can provide guidance in supporting a child's social, emotional and academic growth. Having a neutral adult relationship in their lives can help!
Is your adolescent struggling with making good choices, experiencing anxiety, being bullied, or simply not thriving? When children enter school they may be exposed to new peer pressures, academic demands or uncertainty in their environment. Children tend to withdraw or demonstrate behavior changes when they are faced with challenges they don't know how to navigate. Parents often struggle with how to best support their child. This is where counseling for children, teens and college students can provide guidance in supporting a child's social, emotional and academic growth. Having a neutral adult relationship in their lives can help!
Christine Lanzi
Counselor, MS, LCPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Phoenix, MD 21131
I believe in being genuine and supportive with all of my clients so as to create a safe, empathic, and accepting therapeutic environment. I strive to build a strong, nonjudgemental, and respectful therapeutic relationship to encourage progress. I work with children, adolescents, and adults and specializing in working with eating disorders, perinatal and maternal mental health, anxiety, depression, self esteem, peer/family conflicts, relational difficulties, ADHD and behavioral issues. I am certified in Perinatal Mental Health, Level 2 certified in the Gottman Couples Therapy, and Level 1 certified in Advanced Trauma Treatment.
I believe in being genuine and supportive with all of my clients so as to create a safe, empathic, and accepting therapeutic environment. I strive to build a strong, nonjudgemental, and respectful therapeutic relationship to encourage progress. I work with children, adolescents, and adults and specializing in working with eating disorders, perinatal and maternal mental health, anxiety, depression, self esteem, peer/family conflicts, relational difficulties, ADHD and behavioral issues. I am certified in Perinatal Mental Health, Level 2 certified in the Gottman Couples Therapy, and Level 1 certified in Advanced Trauma Treatment.
Jennifer R. Schwartz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MSW
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
My passion is working with people who are confronted with challenges at home, school, or the workplace; or are having difficulty maintaining or creating meaningful relationships. I will offer you a safe, judgment free, and accepting environment. No two people experience hardship the same way. Together, we can find the solution that works best for you. I have many years of experience working with individuals in schools, parents and children with child welfare involvement, and families dealing with separation and divorce.
My passion is working with people who are confronted with challenges at home, school, or the workplace; or are having difficulty maintaining or creating meaningful relationships. I will offer you a safe, judgment free, and accepting environment. No two people experience hardship the same way. Together, we can find the solution that works best for you. I have many years of experience working with individuals in schools, parents and children with child welfare involvement, and families dealing with separation and divorce.
Santokh Singh
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21045
I am thankful to be working in a field where I believe I can make a real difference; supporting individuals, children, and families thrive to be the best version of themselves.
** TAKING NEW CLIENTS ** Are you struggling? Do you need support? I’ll work to meet you where you are, no matter what stage of life you’re experiencing. I have experience working with children/adolescents/teens, and I also worked with adults experiencing trauma and a variety of other mental health challenges such as relationship problems, anxiety, and depression. Whatever challenge you’re troubled with, I will work with you by creating a SAFE SPACE. I collaborate with you, assisting you towards your goals. My approach is to listen and understand, and I will work to support you unconditionally, without judgement, and with empathy.
I am thankful to be working in a field where I believe I can make a real difference; supporting individuals, children, and families thrive to be the best version of themselves.
** TAKING NEW CLIENTS ** Are you struggling? Do you need support? I’ll work to meet you where you are, no matter what stage of life you’re experiencing. I have experience working with children/adolescents/teens, and I also worked with adults experiencing trauma and a variety of other mental health challenges such as relationship problems, anxiety, and depression. Whatever challenge you’re troubled with, I will work with you by creating a SAFE SPACE. I collaborate with you, assisting you towards your goals. My approach is to listen and understand, and I will work to support you unconditionally, without judgement, and with empathy.
Tristin L. Malone
Counselor, MA, LCPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Laurel, MD 20707 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Have you found yourself in the same relationships over and over? Do you feel STUCK in unhealthy relationships with your family, friends, children, or loved one? Have you been struggling with anxiety, depression, unresolved trauma, or grief? Do you have difficulty saying "no" ? We can become stuck when trying to figure out how to maneuver through relationships, loss, and life transitions. We become sad, angry, jaded, and defeated. We get stuck between a rock and a hard place.
Have you found yourself in the same relationships over and over? Do you feel STUCK in unhealthy relationships with your family, friends, children, or loved one? Have you been struggling with anxiety, depression, unresolved trauma, or grief? Do you have difficulty saying "no" ? We can become stuck when trying to figure out how to maneuver through relationships, loss, and life transitions. We become sad, angry, jaded, and defeated. We get stuck between a rock and a hard place.
Jason Manning-Beekman
Counselor, EdD, LCPC, NIC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Burtonsville, MD 20866
However, I have extensive experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodivergent individuals, and children/families.
My ideal client is someone seeking guidance through life's challenges and transitions and yearning to rediscover their innate strength. Together, we'll disrupt unhealthy patterns, deepen your insight, and empower you with the skills needed to reclaim your resiliency. As an ally for diverse perspectives and experiences, I'm dedicated to providing a safe space where your voice is heard, and your journey is valued. My goal is to help you find purpose within your pain, reframe/reclaim your life story, and navigate a path to lasting transformation. I love using humor, art, music, and other non-western methods to help support the journey.
However, I have extensive experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodivergent individuals, and children/families.
My ideal client is someone seeking guidance through life's challenges and transitions and yearning to rediscover their innate strength. Together, we'll disrupt unhealthy patterns, deepen your insight, and empower you with the skills needed to reclaim your resiliency. As an ally for diverse perspectives and experiences, I'm dedicated to providing a safe space where your voice is heard, and your journey is valued. My goal is to help you find purpose within your pain, reframe/reclaim your life story, and navigate a path to lasting transformation. I love using humor, art, music, and other non-western methods to help support the journey.
Breeda McGrath
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20815 (Online Only)
Your experiences and your perspective are an important part of what helps me to understand you. I can provide you with the support and insights to help you face the challenges and obstacles that are blocking your growth. My approach is warm, caring, and creative.
As a clinical psychologist and certified school psychologist, I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I am happy to provide therapy, assessment and/or consultation with other professionals.
Your experiences and your perspective are an important part of what helps me to understand you. I can provide you with the support and insights to help you face the challenges and obstacles that are blocking your growth. My approach is warm, caring, and creative.
As a clinical psychologist and certified school psychologist, I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I am happy to provide therapy, assessment and/or consultation with other professionals.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland 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.