Child Therapists in Dallas, TX
Steffanie Shea Strawbridge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75206
A few areas that I specialize in are Attachment issues, Adoption, Kinship Care, Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Parenting, Behavioral Issues in children, and general Trauma.
I believe that everyone needs someone who will give them a safe, non-judgmental place to work through problems or stresses. I see the role of a therapist as someone who dives into the deep end of your emotions/problems and helps guide you on how to swim your way out. I will be there if you start to drown to help keep your head above water, but I will also help you develop the skills to get out of the deep end and know how to navigate it should you end up there again.
A few areas that I specialize in are Attachment issues, Adoption, Kinship Care, Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Parenting, Behavioral Issues in children, and general Trauma.
I believe that everyone needs someone who will give them a safe, non-judgmental place to work through problems or stresses. I see the role of a therapist as someone who dives into the deep end of your emotions/problems and helps guide you on how to swim your way out. I will be there if you start to drown to help keep your head above water, but I will also help you develop the skills to get out of the deep end and know how to navigate it should you end up there again.
Janizelle Marichal
LPC Intern, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75244
I focus primarily on children, teens, and high-school seniors transitioning to college involving areas of anxiety, self-esteem, and life transition.
My name is Janizelle Marichal, but I like to go by Jen. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate under the supervision of Dr. Lisa Grubbs Ph.D., LPC-S, and an Elementary School Counselor in Dallas ISD.
I focus primarily on children, teens, and high-school seniors transitioning to college involving areas of anxiety, self-esteem, and life transition.
My name is Janizelle Marichal, but I like to go by Jen. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate under the supervision of Dr. Lisa Grubbs Ph.D., LPC-S, and an Elementary School Counselor in Dallas ISD.
Kelly Bentel
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75230 (Online Only)
Child and Family Counseling Center offers a variety of services for children, teens, adults, and families. I have worked with children, adults, and families in the clinical setting, community agency, and school setting. For 12 years I have worked with children and their families in the school setting. Child and Family Counseling Center strives to provide the best of professional counseling practices matched to the personal needs of the client. If you are wondering if counseling is right for you, your child, or family please call. I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Child and Family Counseling Center offers a variety of services for children, teens, adults, and families. I have worked with children, adults, and families in the clinical setting, community agency, and school setting. For 12 years I have worked with children and their families in the school setting. Child and Family Counseling Center strives to provide the best of professional counseling practices matched to the personal needs of the client. If you are wondering if counseling is right for you, your child, or family please call. I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Walking with Wisdom, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75231
I personally have experienced several losses in my lifetime - as a child, as a teen and as an adult.
Do you have a teenager who seems to be struggling or who has gone through some major changes recently? They could be experiencing depression and anxiety. I am here to help. I can offer an assessment and provide guidance on next steps to get your teen back on track. I am also available for crisis intervention and assessment if you have a loved one who seems to be suffering from a mental health condition and you are unsure how to help or what to do. I can help! And, we can come up with the best options and plan of action to make a change.
I personally have experienced several losses in my lifetime - as a child, as a teen and as an adult.
Do you have a teenager who seems to be struggling or who has gone through some major changes recently? They could be experiencing depression and anxiety. I am here to help. I can offer an assessment and provide guidance on next steps to get your teen back on track. I am also available for crisis intervention and assessment if you have a loved one who seems to be suffering from a mental health condition and you are unsure how to help or what to do. I can help! And, we can come up with the best options and plan of action to make a change.
Peyton Collum
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, MA
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75244
I work with ages 3 years old to 40 years old, utilizing Child-Centered Play Therapy, a variety of experiential activities, and talk therapy to best meet each client's needs.
I am passionate about helping people break old patterns and live within their own integrity. I counsel through the lens of neuroscience of attachment and relationships. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship based on trust, compassion, and safety. I utilize EMDR, mindfulness-based therapy and interpersonal neurobiology to help people heal of their past and move forward in life.
I work with ages 3 years old to 40 years old, utilizing Child-Centered Play Therapy, a variety of experiential activities, and talk therapy to best meet each client's needs.
I am passionate about helping people break old patterns and live within their own integrity. I counsel through the lens of neuroscience of attachment and relationships. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship based on trust, compassion, and safety. I utilize EMDR, mindfulness-based therapy and interpersonal neurobiology to help people heal of their past and move forward in life.
Brooke West
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MS, RPT-S, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75244
Are you suffering? Want Changes? Need help parenting? Is your child suffering from ADHD, Biploar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety? I can help. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor- Supervisor. I am a Registered Play Therapist- Supervisor. For a decade, I have worked in the following areas: crisis counseling, inpatient psychiatric counseling, agency counseling, and private practice. My formal education has prepared me to counsel: children, adolescents, adults. I enjoy working with clients who have suffered emotional disturbances, trauma, abuse, and mental disorders. My passion is to use various techniques, activities, and modalities to best allow you to express your inner world.
Are you suffering? Want Changes? Need help parenting? Is your child suffering from ADHD, Biploar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety? I can help. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor- Supervisor. I am a Registered Play Therapist- Supervisor. For a decade, I have worked in the following areas: crisis counseling, inpatient psychiatric counseling, agency counseling, and private practice. My formal education has prepared me to counsel: children, adolescents, adults. I enjoy working with clients who have suffered emotional disturbances, trauma, abuse, and mental disorders. My passion is to use various techniques, activities, and modalities to best allow you to express your inner world.
Sarah L Balint
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, RPT-S, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75206
Park Cities Counseling offers a variety of services for adults, parents, children, teens and families. I work with the individual to help them find and implement creative solutions to their unique struggles and needs. I specialize in coping skills with divorce and grief issues, prenatal and postpartum issues. I work with children with Anger Management as well as other child and adolescent issues. I have worked extensively in the hospital, school and clinical setting helping children, parents and teachers work successfully together.
Park Cities Counseling offers a variety of services for adults, parents, children, teens and families. I work with the individual to help them find and implement creative solutions to their unique struggles and needs. I specialize in coping skills with divorce and grief issues, prenatal and postpartum issues. I work with children with Anger Management as well as other child and adolescent issues. I have worked extensively in the hospital, school and clinical setting helping children, parents and teachers work successfully together.
Margaret Vadiee
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75231 (Online Only)
Dr. Margaret Vadiee is a licensed psychologist at Behavioral Health Dallas and an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at Southern Methodist University. She provides individual and family therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Vadiee is one of few providers in Dallas who specialize in Infant Mental Health. Throughout her career, she has achieved advanced training and practice in maternal-child attachment intervention, Child-Parent Psychotherapy and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy. Dr. Vadiee also holds a certificate in the specialty of Maternal Mental Health from Postpartum Support International.
Dr. Margaret Vadiee is a licensed psychologist at Behavioral Health Dallas and an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at Southern Methodist University. She provides individual and family therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Vadiee is one of few providers in Dallas who specialize in Infant Mental Health. Throughout her career, she has achieved advanced training and practice in maternal-child attachment intervention, Child-Parent Psychotherapy and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy. Dr. Vadiee also holds a certificate in the specialty of Maternal Mental Health from Postpartum Support International.
Patty Germany
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75254
I use play therapy with children along with talk therapy.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and have been in private practice for 32 years. Half of my practice is with adults. Issues addressed range from depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder and anger to relationship and family difficulties. In addition, I counsel couples marrying or divorcing. I am trained as a family mediator. The other half of my practice is with children and adolescents in individual and group therapy.
I use play therapy with children along with talk therapy.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and have been in private practice for 32 years. Half of my practice is with adults. Issues addressed range from depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder and anger to relationship and family difficulties. In addition, I counsel couples marrying or divorcing. I am trained as a family mediator. The other half of my practice is with children and adolescents in individual and group therapy.
Kate Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ThM, LPC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75218
You are taking a brave step by seeking help for your child.
Childhood can bring big challenges. Children deal with difficult transitions, feelings of loss and sometimes even traumatic events. Kids need a place where they can process their sadness, frustration and loss in a way that is tailored to the way children think, feel and understand their world. When children are able to process their feelings through play therapy, and their parents are able to support this process at home, the child learns to feel safe again and begins to thrive in his/her own world again. I am new to East Dallas Psychotherapy, I'm excited to join this team that already serves adults & teens by focusing on kids!
You are taking a brave step by seeking help for your child.
Childhood can bring big challenges. Children deal with difficult transitions, feelings of loss and sometimes even traumatic events. Kids need a place where they can process their sadness, frustration and loss in a way that is tailored to the way children think, feel and understand their world. When children are able to process their feelings through play therapy, and their parents are able to support this process at home, the child learns to feel safe again and begins to thrive in his/her own world again. I am new to East Dallas Psychotherapy, I'm excited to join this team that already serves adults & teens by focusing on kids!
Becca Bishop
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSSW, LPC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75248
My specialty is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and I primarily work with teens, young adults, and families. I manage a variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, school difficulties, ADD/ADHD, social difficulties, self-harm, suicidal ideation, addiction, and parent-child conflict I also work with the family system on integrating effective and practical tools into their daily lives.
My specialty is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and I primarily work with teens, young adults, and families. I manage a variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, school difficulties, ADD/ADHD, social difficulties, self-harm, suicidal ideation, addiction, and parent-child conflict I also work with the family system on integrating effective and practical tools into their daily lives.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75204
My passion is working with children and families, whether that is coping with normal life transition difficulties (e.g., separation anxiety, bed wetting, behavior problems in school, etc.) or dealing with the harder stuff (e.g., attachment disorders, divorce, bullying, abuse, etc.) I facilitate play therapy with kiddos, and have a playroom with a variety of toys where children are able to use their natural language of play to express needs in a developmentally appropriate manner.
My passion is working with children and families, whether that is coping with normal life transition difficulties (e.g., separation anxiety, bed wetting, behavior problems in school, etc.) or dealing with the harder stuff (e.g., attachment disorders, divorce, bullying, abuse, etc.) I facilitate play therapy with kiddos, and have a playroom with a variety of toys where children are able to use their natural language of play to express needs in a developmentally appropriate manner.
Gayla Sahl
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75248
I enjoy working with a variety of people, but specialize in working with children, women in transition, and men experiencing anxiety.
Are you experiencing sadness or anxiety that is keeping you from having a fulfilling life? Are you having difficulties within your relationships or finding it hard to be authentic with others? If so, therapy is a place where you can address these struggles.
I believe it is important that you trust me in order for you to benefit from therapy. As a result, I will work hard to create a safe environment where you feel comfortable. I will also work to develop a supportive environment while also challenging you to make changes.
I enjoy working with a variety of people, but specialize in working with children, women in transition, and men experiencing anxiety.
Are you experiencing sadness or anxiety that is keeping you from having a fulfilling life? Are you having difficulties within your relationships or finding it hard to be authentic with others? If so, therapy is a place where you can address these struggles.
I believe it is important that you trust me in order for you to benefit from therapy. As a result, I will work hard to create a safe environment where you feel comfortable. I will also work to develop a supportive environment while also challenging you to make changes.
Rachel Brown Nash
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75214
I offer individual and group art therapy for both children and adults. I believe that making art is good for people emotionally and physically. I work with kids on the high functioning side of autism and both kids and adults with ADHD, anxiety and depression. I love working and making art alongside people--helping people to navigate through the ups and downs of life.
I offer individual and group art therapy for both children and adults. I believe that making art is good for people emotionally and physically. I work with kids on the high functioning side of autism and both kids and adults with ADHD, anxiety and depression. I love working and making art alongside people--helping people to navigate through the ups and downs of life.
Erica Sewell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, RPT, CAS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75252
I am a Certified Autism Specialist and am honored to once again be named a 2023 "Mom's Choice Therapist" by Dallas Child Magazine.
In celebration of each individual's strengths and unique qualities, I offer an individualized approach that is customized to the needs of each client. I believe that with support, guidance, compassion, and understanding people have the ability to not only find solutions to their challenges, but the strength to make positive changes. I am passionate about working with children, teens, adults, and families and offer play therapy, activity therapy, expressive arts, and/or traditional talk therapy. I practice from a neurodiversity affirming lens where we focus on empowerment and appreciating everyone's unique differences.
I am a Certified Autism Specialist and am honored to once again be named a 2023 "Mom's Choice Therapist" by Dallas Child Magazine.
In celebration of each individual's strengths and unique qualities, I offer an individualized approach that is customized to the needs of each client. I believe that with support, guidance, compassion, and understanding people have the ability to not only find solutions to their challenges, but the strength to make positive changes. I am passionate about working with children, teens, adults, and families and offer play therapy, activity therapy, expressive arts, and/or traditional talk therapy. I practice from a neurodiversity affirming lens where we focus on empowerment and appreciating everyone's unique differences.
Cleveland Robinson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75228 (Online Only)
Hi, this is Cleveland Robinson and I am glad that you have clicked on my profile. I work with children, teens, and busy parents to assist with the various obstacles you may face while growing and living because life can life. My practice is a telehealth company that also can provide services while your child is in school through coordination with their school point of contact if available. I look forward to helping you and your family.
Hi, this is Cleveland Robinson and I am glad that you have clicked on my profile. I work with children, teens, and busy parents to assist with the various obstacles you may face while growing and living because life can life. My practice is a telehealth company that also can provide services while your child is in school through coordination with their school point of contact if available. I look forward to helping you and your family.
Tabatha Chansard
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75206
Dr. Chansard is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for a variety of emotional and behavioral difficulties. Dr. Chansard specializes in the treatment of childhood disorders and is passionate about her work with children, adolescents, and young adults. Dr. Chansard received her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the APA-accredited program at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Here, she served as Chief Resident and worked with children, adolescents, and adults across a variety of clinical and medical settings. Dr. Chansard subsequently completed her Postdoctoral Fellowship at Therapy Dallas, further specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders.
Dr. Chansard is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for a variety of emotional and behavioral difficulties. Dr. Chansard specializes in the treatment of childhood disorders and is passionate about her work with children, adolescents, and young adults. Dr. Chansard received her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the APA-accredited program at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Here, she served as Chief Resident and worked with children, adolescents, and adults across a variety of clinical and medical settings. Dr. Chansard subsequently completed her Postdoctoral Fellowship at Therapy Dallas, further specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders.
Alex Harris
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75231
I am a Clinical Psychologist who works with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in family and child therapy and utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to deliver comprehensive and holistic care. I have experience treating a wide range of presenting problems, including anxiety, depression, trauma-related disorders, parent-child attachment issues, and family relationship concerns. I previously worked with individuals, groups, and families in various settings, including medical centers, outpatient mental health clinics, residential facilities, and inpatient psychiatric hospitals.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who works with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in family and child therapy and utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to deliver comprehensive and holistic care. I have experience treating a wide range of presenting problems, including anxiety, depression, trauma-related disorders, parent-child attachment issues, and family relationship concerns. I previously worked with individuals, groups, and families in various settings, including medical centers, outpatient mental health clinics, residential facilities, and inpatient psychiatric hospitals.
Holly F. Forman-Patel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75205 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I help support children, teens, adults and parents in navigating these challenges through a combination of individual therapy or family therapy.
*Holly is currently full. Please reach out if you are interested in being added to her waitlist* Has anxiety and other overwhelming feelings taken control of your life? Did you or your child experience a traumatic event that continues to impact you/them? Have you spent years in therapy but still feel stuck regarding past events? All of these are common experiences that do not need to continue and can shift to help you lead the life you want.
I help support children, teens, adults and parents in navigating these challenges through a combination of individual therapy or family therapy.
*Holly is currently full. Please reach out if you are interested in being added to her waitlist* Has anxiety and other overwhelming feelings taken control of your life? Did you or your child experience a traumatic event that continues to impact you/them? Have you spent years in therapy but still feel stuck regarding past events? All of these are common experiences that do not need to continue and can shift to help you lead the life you want.
Michelle Rodgers
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75206
Michelle in the past has worked in the school setting providing counseling to historically underserved youth, in a children’s advocacy center with survivors of child abuse and their non-offending family members, and in a domestic violence agency, where she worked with both victims and their children in their healing process and with the perpetrators of DV.
Michelle provides mental health counseling to children, adolescents, and adults. She has over ten years of experience working with clients directly impacted by abuse and trauma. Intrinsically, Michelle believes we are all capable of accomplishing our own individual goals of growth, healing, and/or change when we’re open to trusting the therapeutic process. Michelle values the importance of a strong therapeutic bond with her clients, built on mutual respect, honesty, genuine rapport, and therapeutic humor. She also believes that therapy should be a collaborative journey with her clients and the caregivers of her child clients.
Michelle in the past has worked in the school setting providing counseling to historically underserved youth, in a children’s advocacy center with survivors of child abuse and their non-offending family members, and in a domestic violence agency, where she worked with both victims and their children in their healing process and with the perpetrators of DV.
Michelle provides mental health counseling to children, adolescents, and adults. She has over ten years of experience working with clients directly impacted by abuse and trauma. Intrinsically, Michelle believes we are all capable of accomplishing our own individual goals of growth, healing, and/or change when we’re open to trusting the therapeutic process. Michelle values the importance of a strong therapeutic bond with her clients, built on mutual respect, honesty, genuine rapport, and therapeutic humor. She also believes that therapy should be a collaborative journey with her clients and the caregivers of her child clients.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Dallas, TX 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 Dallas 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 Dallas 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.