Child Therapists in Missouri
Michael J Mayer
Psychologist, EdD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MO 65203
I love working with all types of relationships. Life is about relationships with our parents, our significant other, our children, our co-workers, our friends and our higher power(our God)and any other person who affects our lives. My goal is to help you reach your goals in life. I can help you achieve this level of success. I work with individuals, families, couples and with workplace issues. I have been in practice for over 25 years and still find each person or situation challenging. Give me a call or e-mail. My goal is to touch your life in some positive way.
I love working with all types of relationships. Life is about relationships with our parents, our significant other, our children, our co-workers, our friends and our higher power(our God)and any other person who affects our lives. My goal is to help you reach your goals in life. I can help you achieve this level of success. I work with individuals, families, couples and with workplace issues. I have been in practice for over 25 years and still find each person or situation challenging. Give me a call or e-mail. My goal is to touch your life in some positive way.
Haley Fitzgibbons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ballwin, MO 63011 (Online Only)
I aim to connect with children and their families to help guide them through challenges, assist in their growth, and better understand themselves. I strive to provide a compassionate and safe space to support clients in processing emotions and building capacity for coping and growth. I value the therapeutic relationship and the powerful change that can occur through that trust. I use a strengths-based and individualized approach for each client and family, with a focus on play-based interventions.
I aim to connect with children and their families to help guide them through challenges, assist in their growth, and better understand themselves. I strive to provide a compassionate and safe space to support clients in processing emotions and building capacity for coping and growth. I value the therapeutic relationship and the powerful change that can occur through that trust. I use a strengths-based and individualized approach for each client and family, with a focus on play-based interventions.
Emily Scott
Pre-Licensed Professional, PLMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64114
I find the greatest joy in working with families to repair and build nurturing relationships. Coming from a playful perspective I love to help children and their parents find their self-worth and express their true feelings in ways that they can understand each other. I utilize my training and background in child development studies to help children and parents understand each other in appropriate ways. I keep in mind that each child and family is unique, seeking to understand without judgment.
I find the greatest joy in working with families to repair and build nurturing relationships. Coming from a playful perspective I love to help children and their parents find their self-worth and express their true feelings in ways that they can understand each other. I utilize my training and background in child development studies to help children and parents understand each other in appropriate ways. I keep in mind that each child and family is unique, seeking to understand without judgment.
Amanda Rexwinkle
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64118 (Online Only)
I have 15 years experience working with individuals, children, and families.
There are times in everyone's life where they face uncertainty and a stirring in themselves for a different way of living. Whether you are facing a new chapter in your life that leads you unsure of the path forward, a parent seeking support for your child as they navigate their social and emotional world, or searching for ways to heal and grow in your relationships, there is a place to start. Therapy is a unique opportunity to further explore our self, our roles, and our interactions in relationships with others. Together, we will work to determine what changes will give you and your family resilience and a deeper connection.
I have 15 years experience working with individuals, children, and families.
There are times in everyone's life where they face uncertainty and a stirring in themselves for a different way of living. Whether you are facing a new chapter in your life that leads you unsure of the path forward, a parent seeking support for your child as they navigate their social and emotional world, or searching for ways to heal and grow in your relationships, there is a place to start. Therapy is a unique opportunity to further explore our self, our roles, and our interactions in relationships with others. Together, we will work to determine what changes will give you and your family resilience and a deeper connection.
Robyn Gunn
Pre-Licensed Professional, PLPC , MA
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63118
My specialties include anxiety, depression, grief, fatigue/burnout, child and school issues, ADHD Coaching (children and adults), relationship issues, family conflict, parenting, life coaching and transitions.
The past few years have undoubtedly taken a toll on people, and families' emotional and mental health. The effects are evident, but not irreversible. Circumstances have changed our mood, how we react, interact and cope with the world and those around us. Family, intimate, personal, and work relationships have been affected. Coping skills that have worked in the past, may no longer serve us well, and could be hindering our overall health, happiness, contentment and wellbeing.
My specialties include anxiety, depression, grief, fatigue/burnout, child and school issues, ADHD Coaching (children and adults), relationship issues, family conflict, parenting, life coaching and transitions.
The past few years have undoubtedly taken a toll on people, and families' emotional and mental health. The effects are evident, but not irreversible. Circumstances have changed our mood, how we react, interact and cope with the world and those around us. Family, intimate, personal, and work relationships have been affected. Coping skills that have worked in the past, may no longer serve us well, and could be hindering our overall health, happiness, contentment and wellbeing.
Kristen Waterman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Charles, MO 63303
I work with women, children and families who struggle with a myriad of issues and diagnosis.
I love working with children, parents, and adult women with a variety of issues. I am a trauma focused therapist and will walk beside a client through difficult and life changing processes. I am so grateful for all the people who want to better their lives and are reaching out to me. Please EMAIL or TEXT me for session inquiries.
I work with women, children and families who struggle with a myriad of issues and diagnosis.
I love working with children, parents, and adult women with a variety of issues. I am a trauma focused therapist and will walk beside a client through difficult and life changing processes. I am so grateful for all the people who want to better their lives and are reaching out to me. Please EMAIL or TEXT me for session inquiries.
Brian R Hampel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122
I have been working with children, adolescents, young adults (including those on the Autism Spectrum) and their families for thirteen years. My focus is on helping them with anxiety, depression, anger, relationships, school difficulties and a variety of issues. I take a personalized, strengths based, solutions focused approach using techniques designed to best suit the individual. I believe the adolescent today faces many challenges, some timeless and others unique to this generation. My goal for clients in therapy is to help foster growth from adversity, in a relaxed and nonjudgmental environment.
I have been working with children, adolescents, young adults (including those on the Autism Spectrum) and their families for thirteen years. My focus is on helping them with anxiety, depression, anger, relationships, school difficulties and a variety of issues. I take a personalized, strengths based, solutions focused approach using techniques designed to best suit the individual. I believe the adolescent today faces many challenges, some timeless and others unique to this generation. My goal for clients in therapy is to help foster growth from adversity, in a relaxed and nonjudgmental environment.
Tara Spry
Pre-Licensed Professional, PLPC, MA, MS
Verified Verified
Liberty, MO 64068
I am passionate about the mental health field, particularly in working with children and young adults. Guiding and supporting children, teens and their parents during their formative years is both rewarding and transformative. Together, let's unlock their potential, foster resilience, and empower them to navigate the complexities of life and build a solid foundation for their future success. I also have experience in working with adults who are navigating divorce and the changes that brings both to you and your children. Together, let's focus on understanding and creating a safe and nurturing environment for your family.
I am passionate about the mental health field, particularly in working with children and young adults. Guiding and supporting children, teens and their parents during their formative years is both rewarding and transformative. Together, let's unlock their potential, foster resilience, and empower them to navigate the complexities of life and build a solid foundation for their future success. I also have experience in working with adults who are navigating divorce and the changes that brings both to you and your children. Together, let's focus on understanding and creating a safe and nurturing environment for your family.
Yelitza Cruz-Cubano
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Saint Peters, MO 63376
I mainly work with children and families but also enjoy assisting couples and individuals in learning about themselves, their strengths and weakness while remaining true to who they are and want to be.
Hello! My name is Yelitza Cruz-Cubano (CC). I am a bilingual (fluent in Spanish) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am currently working towards becoming a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) under the supervision of James Carroll. As an Army brat and Air Force veteran I had the opportunity to travel and get to know different cultures, places and people. I started a new journey in the beautiful Saint Louis area and decided to pursue counseling with the desire to continue serving my community through enriching and uplifting others.
I mainly work with children and families but also enjoy assisting couples and individuals in learning about themselves, their strengths and weakness while remaining true to who they are and want to be.
Hello! My name is Yelitza Cruz-Cubano (CC). I am a bilingual (fluent in Spanish) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am currently working towards becoming a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) under the supervision of James Carroll. As an Army brat and Air Force veteran I had the opportunity to travel and get to know different cultures, places and people. I started a new journey in the beautiful Saint Louis area and decided to pursue counseling with the desire to continue serving my community through enriching and uplifting others.
Michael Moore
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, CAS, LPC
Verified Verified
Independence, MO 64055
The angry, argumentative, and underperforming child is often seen by others as the product of lax parenting. This unfortunate characterization has had a great impact on the way our children are viewed by schools, employers, and society in general. The fact is parents often exhaust various recommended "fixes" and desperately want things to be normal.
I have over 25 years of experience working with children and families. I understand the daily struggles parents routinely face. I know how school performance, relationships, and behavior are impacted when children struggle. I understand the frustrations associated with a child who "acts out" and underperforms.
The angry, argumentative, and underperforming child is often seen by others as the product of lax parenting. This unfortunate characterization has had a great impact on the way our children are viewed by schools, employers, and society in general. The fact is parents often exhaust various recommended "fixes" and desperately want things to be normal.
I have over 25 years of experience working with children and families. I understand the daily struggles parents routinely face. I know how school performance, relationships, and behavior are impacted when children struggle. I understand the frustrations associated with a child who "acts out" and underperforms.
Jessie Graves
Counselor, MA, NCC, PLPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Liberty, MO 64068
Life has a way of paralyzing us with negative “what if’s?" What if there was a way to become unstuck? What if someone sat in the muck with you? What if you could finally get through a conversation with your child or spouse without yelling or storming off? Those are just a few what-ifs we can explore together. Let's create a space where you feel seen, valued, and understood. Together we can create a space where things feel less lonely, complex, or overwhelming. A space where you feel like you have your child's spark back. Wouldn't you like life to feel a little more possible? A little less lonely? To see smiles instead of tears?
Life has a way of paralyzing us with negative “what if’s?" What if there was a way to become unstuck? What if someone sat in the muck with you? What if you could finally get through a conversation with your child or spouse without yelling or storming off? Those are just a few what-ifs we can explore together. Let's create a space where you feel seen, valued, and understood. Together we can create a space where things feel less lonely, complex, or overwhelming. A space where you feel like you have your child's spark back. Wouldn't you like life to feel a little more possible? A little less lonely? To see smiles instead of tears?
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I love working with children and families as they address significant social, emotional and behavior concerns. I seek to help parents or caregivers understand that their child's behavior is trying to communicate something, and together we figure out what the unmet need is and how to provide support and meet the child's needs in alternative ways. I also partner with the child to help them learn how to communicate their wants and needs in safe and appropriate ways by teaching them alternative replacement behaviors instead!
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Angie Casey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Clayton, MO 63105
My approach to counseling is integrative in that I utilize a variety of therapies depending on the age of the child, the needs of the child, and the family structure.
Welcome! I offer counseling services for children and adolescents who are struggling with emotional regulation, anxious thoughts, peer relationships, depression, school related issues, and/or self-esteem in a compassionate and safe environment. Working with kiddos is my specialty and passion! I am a former teacher with a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education (birth-3rd grade) and now a counselor with a Masters in Counseling.
My approach to counseling is integrative in that I utilize a variety of therapies depending on the age of the child, the needs of the child, and the family structure.
Welcome! I offer counseling services for children and adolescents who are struggling with emotional regulation, anxious thoughts, peer relationships, depression, school related issues, and/or self-esteem in a compassionate and safe environment. Working with kiddos is my specialty and passion! I am a former teacher with a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education (birth-3rd grade) and now a counselor with a Masters in Counseling.
April R McReynolds
Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64116
Children are one of life's greatest and most challenging gifts. We long to protect them and set them up for all the best things that life can offer. Unfortunately, life can take wild turns and our world can be painfully ugly. Even with our best efforts, children can end up feeling hurt, anxious, angry, sad, disconnected and confused. While we can't walk a child's path for them, we can provide them with empowering spaces to learn to confidently walk their own. Unlike adults, children do not have language to process all they feel and experience, but they have play.
Children are one of life's greatest and most challenging gifts. We long to protect them and set them up for all the best things that life can offer. Unfortunately, life can take wild turns and our world can be painfully ugly. Even with our best efforts, children can end up feeling hurt, anxious, angry, sad, disconnected and confused. While we can't walk a child's path for them, we can provide them with empowering spaces to learn to confidently walk their own. Unlike adults, children do not have language to process all they feel and experience, but they have play.
Stacie Henson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367
Wouldn't it be nice if children and teens came with an instruction manual? Raising children can bring a roller coaster of emotions and challenges but you're not alone! As a therapist and mother myself, I recognize the impact that children and teens behavioral and mental health concerns can have on them and their families. Behavior communicates their feelings, thoughts and needs. When it becomes challenging and maladaptive it's important to connect with them and uncover what they are trying to express. I believe that you are the expert on your family and your participation and support is an integral part in the treatment process.
Wouldn't it be nice if children and teens came with an instruction manual? Raising children can bring a roller coaster of emotions and challenges but you're not alone! As a therapist and mother myself, I recognize the impact that children and teens behavioral and mental health concerns can have on them and their families. Behavior communicates their feelings, thoughts and needs. When it becomes challenging and maladaptive it's important to connect with them and uncover what they are trying to express. I believe that you are the expert on your family and your participation and support is an integral part in the treatment process.
Christina Turner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Wentzville, MO 63385
As a Registered Play Therapist, my focus is on providing a safe, trusting adult for the child to work through the issue that has brought them to my office.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I bring 22 years of clinical experience to my private practice. I have been fortunate to work in a variety of settings as a clinician and supervisor, including non-profit mental health agencies, private practice settings, and for the last 8 years as the Lead Education Support Counselor in a school setting. This experience has allowed me to have a better understanding of the challenges in both the home and school settings when children are struggling. I use a variety of clinical interventions and never lose focus on the importance of building a strong relationship with my clients.
As a Registered Play Therapist, my focus is on providing a safe, trusting adult for the child to work through the issue that has brought them to my office.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I bring 22 years of clinical experience to my private practice. I have been fortunate to work in a variety of settings as a clinician and supervisor, including non-profit mental health agencies, private practice settings, and for the last 8 years as the Lead Education Support Counselor in a school setting. This experience has allowed me to have a better understanding of the challenges in both the home and school settings when children are struggling. I use a variety of clinical interventions and never lose focus on the importance of building a strong relationship with my clients.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCDP-D
Verified Verified
Lebanon, MO 65536
Missouri Behavioral Health Counseling Associates' mission is to serve Missouri citizens AND to provide services that improves quality of life for Missouri children, adolescents, and families.
Missouri Behavioral Health Counseling Associates' mission is to serve Missouri citizens AND to provide services that improves quality of life for Missouri children, adolescents, and families.
Dale & Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Anxiety, Depression, Adjustment, Change of life, Individuals, Couples, Children, Adolescents, Family.
Jeanie, Shawn and I provide counseling, treatment and assessment services. Experience matters.
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Sue Wilhelm
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Maplewood, MO 63143
I have a compassionate, holistic approach, with a healthy sense of humor. I work with children, adolescents, and adults, including mental health professionals. I support children and adolescents with behavioral or emotional struggles so that they can learn more effective communication and developmentally mature behavior. I work with adults with emotional difficulties due to work stress, relationship difficulties, compassion fatigue, or chronic physical, emotional, or situational stressors.
I have a compassionate, holistic approach, with a healthy sense of humor. I work with children, adolescents, and adults, including mental health professionals. I support children and adolescents with behavioral or emotional struggles so that they can learn more effective communication and developmentally mature behavior. I work with adults with emotional difficulties due to work stress, relationship difficulties, compassion fatigue, or chronic physical, emotional, or situational stressors.
Kaetlyn Roberts
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Osage Beach, MO 65065
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in trauma, specifically childhood abuse and neglect. Working with all ages from young child to adult. I also have a great deal of experience helping individuals with symptoms of depression and anxiety.
I specialize in trauma, specifically childhood abuse and neglect. Working with all ages from young child to adult. I also have a great deal of experience helping individuals with symptoms of depression and anxiety.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri 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.