Child Therapists in Craven County, NC
Phallon Dayvault
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
New Bern, NC 28562
Accepting New Clients - I am a strengths-based therapist providing multiple treatment methods for my clients treating them with respect, acceptance, and understanding. I believe it is important to build a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients to ensure the best outcomes. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life, especially children and teens.
Accepting New Clients - I am a strengths-based therapist providing multiple treatment methods for my clients treating them with respect, acceptance, and understanding. I believe it is important to build a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients to ensure the best outcomes. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life, especially children and teens.
Dr. Dacia Terry
Marriage & Family Therapist, DMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Bern, NC 28562
I have been trained as an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) trauma therapist and have a wide range of experience in working with children, adolescents, couples, individuals, families, and veterans.
From my experiences as a veteran, wife, daughter, mother, and a licensed marriage & family therapist, I have a great appreciation for the healing that can occur when life's difficulties are confronted and understood in the context of relationships. Research shows that more progress is made when individuals have natural supports involved in their treatment. These supports may come in the form of family members, friends, significant others, coworkers, or another professional in your life.
I have been trained as an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) trauma therapist and have a wide range of experience in working with children, adolescents, couples, individuals, families, and veterans.
From my experiences as a veteran, wife, daughter, mother, and a licensed marriage & family therapist, I have a great appreciation for the healing that can occur when life's difficulties are confronted and understood in the context of relationships. Research shows that more progress is made when individuals have natural supports involved in their treatment. These supports may come in the form of family members, friends, significant others, coworkers, or another professional in your life.
Nicole Wagoner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, ASDCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New Bern, NC 28560
Hi! My name is Nicole. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor working at Ocean's Crest Counseling Center, PLLC in Burgaw, NC (opening March 1st 2024!). I am accepting new clients with BCBS, MedCost, Aetna, United Healthcare, Tricare, United Healthcare Community Plan, and Healthy Blue. I am certified as an Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist. I have experience with a variety of mental health diagnoses. I have experience working with children, young adults, and military with a variety of mental health diagnoses. Some of these diagnoses have included PTSD, anxiety, depression, ODD, ADHD, and Conduct Disorder.
Hi! My name is Nicole. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor working at Ocean's Crest Counseling Center, PLLC in Burgaw, NC (opening March 1st 2024!). I am accepting new clients with BCBS, MedCost, Aetna, United Healthcare, Tricare, United Healthcare Community Plan, and Healthy Blue. I am certified as an Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist. I have experience with a variety of mental health diagnoses. I have experience working with children, young adults, and military with a variety of mental health diagnoses. Some of these diagnoses have included PTSD, anxiety, depression, ODD, ADHD, and Conduct Disorder.
Nicole Leigh Bettis
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdS, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
New Bern, NC 28562
I am a marriage & family therapist and a registered play therapist. I have a wide range of experience in working with children, adolescents, couples, individuals, and families. My areas of specialization working with issues related to divorce, child custody, parenting, co-parenting, infidelity, family loss/grief, military family issues, school or work related problems, adoption, infertility, emotion regulation, trust and abandonment issues. My goal is to provide a private, safe place for you to better understand your situation and to help you make the changes necessary to live the life you desire.
I am a marriage & family therapist and a registered play therapist. I have a wide range of experience in working with children, adolescents, couples, individuals, and families. My areas of specialization working with issues related to divorce, child custody, parenting, co-parenting, infidelity, family loss/grief, military family issues, school or work related problems, adoption, infertility, emotion regulation, trust and abandonment issues. My goal is to provide a private, safe place for you to better understand your situation and to help you make the changes necessary to live the life you desire.
David Bell
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LCAS, ADHDCSP
Verified Verified
New Bern, NC 28560
As a potential client, know that your courage to face personal vulnerabilities and uncertainties is acknowledged from the start. To realize and understand the efforts you've made already affords us early opportunities to consider possibilities in therapy. Your desired outcome is the goal. The process of sharing, reflecting, and adjusting any internal and relational patterns is our therapy means to this end. The clinical approaches perhaps most reflective in therapy are cognitive-behavioral, inter-personal and family systems, and acceptance/commitment. Interventions are based on your child/family, couple, and individual needs.
As a potential client, know that your courage to face personal vulnerabilities and uncertainties is acknowledged from the start. To realize and understand the efforts you've made already affords us early opportunities to consider possibilities in therapy. Your desired outcome is the goal. The process of sharing, reflecting, and adjusting any internal and relational patterns is our therapy means to this end. The clinical approaches perhaps most reflective in therapy are cognitive-behavioral, inter-personal and family systems, and acceptance/commitment. Interventions are based on your child/family, couple, and individual needs.
Megan Jernigan
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
New Bern, NC 28560
There is hope, no matter what you are experiencing. Having someone listen without judgement, genuinely care and assist you in exploring your problems can help. I want to support you in exploring the issues that you are facing and encourage you to discover positive ways to manage your stressors and difficult life situations. Together we can develop a plan for treatment that's best for you. Your therapy will be unique to what you or your family needs. With children, parents will be involved in treatment.
There is hope, no matter what you are experiencing. Having someone listen without judgement, genuinely care and assist you in exploring your problems can help. I want to support you in exploring the issues that you are facing and encourage you to discover positive ways to manage your stressors and difficult life situations. Together we can develop a plan for treatment that's best for you. Your therapy will be unique to what you or your family needs. With children, parents will be involved in treatment.
Estrella Rogers-Without Limits Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW , RPT-S, CCC
Verified Verified
New Bern, NC 28560
Your desire to enhance relationships or support your child's growth touches my heart.
Ever since I was young, my passion for making a difference in people's lives drove me toward Social Work. It's an honor to be entrusted with the opportunity to help you find balance and peace in your life. Your trust in me is paramount, and I'm fully committed to utilizing all my knowledge, skills, and personal attributes to support you. As we embark on this journey together, I understand the significance of the personal information you'll share." "My primary dedication lies in nurturing relationships, assisting couples facing communication challenges and simultaneously, aiding children in their emotional growth.
Your desire to enhance relationships or support your child's growth touches my heart.
Ever since I was young, my passion for making a difference in people's lives drove me toward Social Work. It's an honor to be entrusted with the opportunity to help you find balance and peace in your life. Your trust in me is paramount, and I'm fully committed to utilizing all my knowledge, skills, and personal attributes to support you. As we embark on this journey together, I understand the significance of the personal information you'll share." "My primary dedication lies in nurturing relationships, assisting couples facing communication challenges and simultaneously, aiding children in their emotional growth.
Stephanie Scott
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LCMHCS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Bern, NC 28562 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have worked with children, teens, adults, couples, families; including those involved with DJJ, DSS, and experiencing family discord, behavioral issues, depression, anxiety, & PTSD/trauma.
Having support and guidance with life challenges can be empowering for healing and self growth! Many times we just need someone to listen as we talk through our life challenges. A good working relationship between a therapist and client begins with rapport and trust. With a Person Centered approach in our therapy sessions, I will utilize therapeutic interventions, such as CBT, TFCBT and expressive therapies so each session is individualized to the client. I completed my Phd coursework for Advanced Studies of Human Behavior in 2015 and I completed my master's degree of Community Counseling in 2009.
I have worked with children, teens, adults, couples, families; including those involved with DJJ, DSS, and experiencing family discord, behavioral issues, depression, anxiety, & PTSD/trauma.
Having support and guidance with life challenges can be empowering for healing and self growth! Many times we just need someone to listen as we talk through our life challenges. A good working relationship between a therapist and client begins with rapport and trust. With a Person Centered approach in our therapy sessions, I will utilize therapeutic interventions, such as CBT, TFCBT and expressive therapies so each session is individualized to the client. I completed my Phd coursework for Advanced Studies of Human Behavior in 2015 and I completed my master's degree of Community Counseling in 2009.
Tracye Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA
Verified Verified
New Bern, NC 28562
I have a background in Child and Adult Mental Health and worked in the public school system as a School Social Worker so I get the stressors teens (and their parents) are dealing with.
01/04/2024 - Now accepting new clients! Limited openings for Saturday morning appointments. You're worried about your teenager or young adult. They seem stressed out and are struggling to do the things that used to do easily. Maybe they are acting out with friends or family, or worse yet - isolating from everyone. Life happens! We go through things in life, some things we have control over and some we don’t. Let’s work together to assist you with navigating through this thing called Life. I am passionate about providing you with a safe and secure place to discuss your thoughts, feelings and/or behaviors. Things can get better!
I have a background in Child and Adult Mental Health and worked in the public school system as a School Social Worker so I get the stressors teens (and their parents) are dealing with.
01/04/2024 - Now accepting new clients! Limited openings for Saturday morning appointments. You're worried about your teenager or young adult. They seem stressed out and are struggling to do the things that used to do easily. Maybe they are acting out with friends or family, or worse yet - isolating from everyone. Life happens! We go through things in life, some things we have control over and some we don’t. Let’s work together to assist you with navigating through this thing called Life. I am passionate about providing you with a safe and secure place to discuss your thoughts, feelings and/or behaviors. Things can get better!
Gretchen Derda (Woosley)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
New Bern, NC 28560
My goal is to help you create a family where both parents and children can grow to meet their full potential, becoming the persons they were meant to be. I do this through individual therapy with children, adolescents, and adults, as well as family therapy and parenting education and coaching. I use a whole family approach when possible, with a warm, non-threatening style.
My goal is to help you create a family where both parents and children can grow to meet their full potential, becoming the persons they were meant to be. I do this through individual therapy with children, adolescents, and adults, as well as family therapy and parenting education and coaching. I use a whole family approach when possible, with a warm, non-threatening style.
Tara Leigh Wynant
Counselor, MA, LCMHC-A
Verified Verified
New Bern, NC 28562
I specialize in working with clients across the lifespan—from children to the elderly—employing an integrative therapeutic approach.
Hello, my name is Tara Wynant. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with a Master’s degree from Liberty University, I bring a wealth of experience in supporting diverse populations. My journey in the helping professions spans from early childhood education to ministry, equipping me with deep empathy and a practical understanding of the challenges individuals face My philosophy centers around creating a non-judgmental space where safety, comfort, and compassion are paramount, allowing clients to explore their feelings and navigate their struggles effectively.
I specialize in working with clients across the lifespan—from children to the elderly—employing an integrative therapeutic approach.
Hello, my name is Tara Wynant. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with a Master’s degree from Liberty University, I bring a wealth of experience in supporting diverse populations. My journey in the helping professions spans from early childhood education to ministry, equipping me with deep empathy and a practical understanding of the challenges individuals face My philosophy centers around creating a non-judgmental space where safety, comfort, and compassion are paramount, allowing clients to explore their feelings and navigate their struggles effectively.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, EdS, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
New Bern, NC 28562
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety or is your child struggling with behavior because of attention issues? I would love to work with you and your family to see positive change. I work with children, adolescents and adults from 6-65.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety or is your child struggling with behavior because of attention issues? I would love to work with you and your family to see positive change. I work with children, adolescents and adults from 6-65.
Nina M DiFederico
LCSW Associate , MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
New Bern, NC 28562
I have worked with children from the ages 5 and up for over ten years and over three years experience in a therapy setting with children who struggle with anger management.
As a therapist, I recognize the importance of providing genuine care and empathy to my clients. My role as a therapist is not just a job, but a calling and my passion. I committed to helping people overcome their challenges and live their best lives, and take great pride in being a part of that journey. I have great background in working with young children through adults. We are allowed to get angry, it is just about HOW we handle/express that anger. I thrive on helping my clients and building their coping skills and strengths for dealing with all and any stressors in life.
I have worked with children from the ages 5 and up for over ten years and over three years experience in a therapy setting with children who struggle with anger management.
As a therapist, I recognize the importance of providing genuine care and empathy to my clients. My role as a therapist is not just a job, but a calling and my passion. I committed to helping people overcome their challenges and live their best lives, and take great pride in being a part of that journey. I have great background in working with young children through adults. We are allowed to get angry, it is just about HOW we handle/express that anger. I thrive on helping my clients and building their coping skills and strengths for dealing with all and any stressors in life.
Casey Richardson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
New Bern, NC 28562
I have experience working with children, adolescence and adults who are experiencing a variety of different issues from depression, anxiety, addiction, ADD/ADHD, relationship issues and military families.
My goal is to offer you compassion, acceptance and unconditional positive regard. I strive to create an environment that is safe and non-judgmental in order to build a strong therapeutic alliance. I believe this is key for successful therapy. I use a blend of interventions to help you identify your personal strengths, gain insight and awareness of thoughts and emotions, and heal from previous life experiences. Collaboratively, we will work toward setting goals and identifying realistic solutions to support positive change in your life.
I have experience working with children, adolescence and adults who are experiencing a variety of different issues from depression, anxiety, addiction, ADD/ADHD, relationship issues and military families.
My goal is to offer you compassion, acceptance and unconditional positive regard. I strive to create an environment that is safe and non-judgmental in order to build a strong therapeutic alliance. I believe this is key for successful therapy. I use a blend of interventions to help you identify your personal strengths, gain insight and awareness of thoughts and emotions, and heal from previous life experiences. Collaboratively, we will work toward setting goals and identifying realistic solutions to support positive change in your life.
Jennifer A. Lilly
Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New Bern, NC 28560
I counsel children who have been adopted or who are in foster care.
I believe in being a safe place for clients, offering encouragement, a listening ear and a different perspective. My view is one of no judgment. I offer peace, caring, warmth, empathy, and understanding. My mission is to help my clients find further freedom, clarity and direction. I am motivated by the passion to help people discover more about their identities and fulfill their ultimate purposes. I believe in the holistic approach of mind, body, and spirit.
I counsel children who have been adopted or who are in foster care.
I believe in being a safe place for clients, offering encouragement, a listening ear and a different perspective. My view is one of no judgment. I offer peace, caring, warmth, empathy, and understanding. My mission is to help my clients find further freedom, clarity and direction. I am motivated by the passion to help people discover more about their identities and fulfill their ultimate purposes. I believe in the holistic approach of mind, body, and spirit.
Andrew S. Brimhall
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Bern, NC 28563
Based on my effective work with couples, families, and children I have been featured on t.
Finding the right therapist can be difficult and scary. Telling someone else about your feelings and needs can feel overwhelming. Because of this, it is essential you feel comfortable with your therapist. Research suggest that a good working relationship with your therapist is the most important factor in judging whether or not therapy is effective. This is the primary reason I offer a free phone consultation. Please call and ask any questions you have! I welcome the opportunity to work with you and your family and want to make sure you feel it is a good fit.
Based on my effective work with couples, families, and children I have been featured on t.
Finding the right therapist can be difficult and scary. Telling someone else about your feelings and needs can feel overwhelming. Because of this, it is essential you feel comfortable with your therapist. Research suggest that a good working relationship with your therapist is the most important factor in judging whether or not therapy is effective. This is the primary reason I offer a free phone consultation. Please call and ask any questions you have! I welcome the opportunity to work with you and your family and want to make sure you feel it is a good fit.
Ashley Hough Counseling PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Cherry Point, NC 28533
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with a variety relational dynamics: individuals (children and adults), couples, and families.
Welcome to your first step of therapy, looking for a therapist! It can be nerve wracking to take that first step and reach out-but making that call or sending the email can make all the difference in your life. Let this be your moment! Feeling nervous, unsure, or overwhelmed? It’s totally normal. I’m here to help you. As your therapist I want to hear your story to help you work through those challenging issues. I'm here to assist you in finding and implementing tools that will help you cope with the stressors you are currently facing while also diving deeper to heal the root of the issue.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with a variety relational dynamics: individuals (children and adults), couples, and families.
Welcome to your first step of therapy, looking for a therapist! It can be nerve wracking to take that first step and reach out-but making that call or sending the email can make all the difference in your life. Let this be your moment! Feeling nervous, unsure, or overwhelmed? It’s totally normal. I’m here to help you. As your therapist I want to hear your story to help you work through those challenging issues. I'm here to assist you in finding and implementing tools that will help you cope with the stressors you are currently facing while also diving deeper to heal the root of the issue.
Irma Abrego-Lappin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA, LCASA
Verified Verified
New Bern, NC 28560
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, and adults.
As a therapist, I believe people have deep-rooted aspirations for well-being in many areas of their lives, including emotional, physical, social, and spiritual wellness. I strive to make a safe and trusting relationship with clients so that they can improve in each of these areas and feel more balanced and fulfilled. I collaboratively work with clients, valuing their unique strengths, interests, and aspirations. I enjoy working with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, grief, life transitions, career/vocational concerns, spirituality, weight management and body image concerns, and relationship issues.
I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, and adults.
As a therapist, I believe people have deep-rooted aspirations for well-being in many areas of their lives, including emotional, physical, social, and spiritual wellness. I strive to make a safe and trusting relationship with clients so that they can improve in each of these areas and feel more balanced and fulfilled. I collaboratively work with clients, valuing their unique strengths, interests, and aspirations. I enjoy working with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, grief, life transitions, career/vocational concerns, spirituality, weight management and body image concerns, and relationship issues.
Karen K. Esala (Open Water Wellness Pllc)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Havelock, NC 28532
I am a licensed clinical social worker with a passion for working with children, adolescents and families.
Do you ever feel a disconnect and you do not understand why? Perhaps, you play scenarios internally time and time again with little to no resolution. Maybe things from your past have never fully been resolved making it hard to streamline your thoughts. If you are seeking to find resolution, apply self-care, and enjoy the moment, I welcome you to contact me today. Together, we can determine goals applicable to your desired outcome, and strive to increase your overall level of wellness.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with a passion for working with children, adolescents and families.
Do you ever feel a disconnect and you do not understand why? Perhaps, you play scenarios internally time and time again with little to no resolution. Maybe things from your past have never fully been resolved making it hard to streamline your thoughts. If you are seeking to find resolution, apply self-care, and enjoy the moment, I welcome you to contact me today. Together, we can determine goals applicable to your desired outcome, and strive to increase your overall level of wellness.
Aurey Rodriguez
Counselor, MA, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Bern, NC 28562
Waitlist for new clients
This journey that we call life can be bumpy and many times unpredictable, but with the right tools you will be equipped to tackle what may come your way ( life transitions, anxiety, motherhood, self-esteem, negative mindsets, people pleasers, and much more) I'm here to walk alongside you, provide a safe space that will enable you to voice out all those hidden emotions, identify patterns and triggers and empower you to make healthy decisions in life. Ofresco Terapia en Español.
This journey that we call life can be bumpy and many times unpredictable, but with the right tools you will be equipped to tackle what may come your way ( life transitions, anxiety, motherhood, self-esteem, negative mindsets, people pleasers, and much more) I'm here to walk alongside you, provide a safe space that will enable you to voice out all those hidden emotions, identify patterns and triggers and empower you to make healthy decisions in life. Ofresco Terapia en Español.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Craven County 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 Craven County 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 Craven County 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.