Child Therapists in Lake Ridge, VA
Tawana Butler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lake Ridge, VA 22192 (Online Only)
The mind is the most powerful resource of the body. It is also, unfortunately, the least managed. It keeps a record of experiences and dictates emotions to us based on those experiences. What we think, feel, and believe impacts how we interact and perform. Often, more than we know. What I do is help facilitate mind and body realignment for the achievement of optimal performance in school, at work, and in personal lives. With an eclectic and flexible approach, I integrate mindfulness, motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral therapy, self-reflection, and different holistic approaches to address your overall well-being.
The mind is the most powerful resource of the body. It is also, unfortunately, the least managed. It keeps a record of experiences and dictates emotions to us based on those experiences. What we think, feel, and believe impacts how we interact and perform. Often, more than we know. What I do is help facilitate mind and body realignment for the achievement of optimal performance in school, at work, and in personal lives. With an eclectic and flexible approach, I integrate mindfulness, motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral therapy, self-reflection, and different holistic approaches to address your overall well-being.
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Patrick Curley - Clinic Director
LCSW
Verified Verified
Woodbridge, VA 22192
Does your teenager have feelings of anxiety, sadness, depression, feeling hopeless, having trouble with motivation, getting out of bed? Or, does your child have difficulty focusing, hyperactivity, won't sit still or listen? As parents, do you feel your at your wits end, tried everything, need help? Whatever mental, emotional and behavioral issues your child is going thru, We are here to help. We can assist those with anxiety, depression, add and everything in between. At Ellie Mental Health, we provide services in a safe, authentic, fun environment that helps our clients overcome their obstacles.
Does your teenager have feelings of anxiety, sadness, depression, feeling hopeless, having trouble with motivation, getting out of bed? Or, does your child have difficulty focusing, hyperactivity, won't sit still or listen? As parents, do you feel your at your wits end, tried everything, need help? Whatever mental, emotional and behavioral issues your child is going thru, We are here to help. We can assist those with anxiety, depression, add and everything in between. At Ellie Mental Health, we provide services in a safe, authentic, fun environment that helps our clients overcome their obstacles.
Amanda Kelsheimer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodbridge, VA 22192
I work with adult individuals and children aged 2-18 and their families/caregivers. I focus on supporting clients to creatively turn their pain into coping skills, missed connections into secure relationships, and problematic behaviors into strengths and resiliency. I focus on practical, real-world strategies that build security and connection through a balance of nurture, engagement, structure, and challenge. These strategies are a resource that can then be utilized through different life experiences, stages, and adversity. I support children and caregivers alike to learn new ways of responding, guiding, and supporting one another.
I work with adult individuals and children aged 2-18 and their families/caregivers. I focus on supporting clients to creatively turn their pain into coping skills, missed connections into secure relationships, and problematic behaviors into strengths and resiliency. I focus on practical, real-world strategies that build security and connection through a balance of nurture, engagement, structure, and challenge. These strategies are a resource that can then be utilized through different life experiences, stages, and adversity. I support children and caregivers alike to learn new ways of responding, guiding, and supporting one another.
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodbridge, VA 22192
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy is an evidence-based model for families with a child aged 2-6.
Being a child is a special time full of curiosity, exploration, and learning. It is also a time when your body is growing, language is developing, social skills are evolving, and your capacity to cope is a work in progress. It doesn’t take much to feel unsure, overwhelmed, stressed, or unseen. Struggles are expressed through emotional and behavioral distress - tantrums, defiance, dysregulation, difficulty with focus, transitions, separation, or withdrawal from others/school/activities. It can also show up as jealousy, attention-seeking, aggression, anxiety, depression, or hyperactivity. PCIT is specifically designed for this stage.
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy is an evidence-based model for families with a child aged 2-6.
Being a child is a special time full of curiosity, exploration, and learning. It is also a time when your body is growing, language is developing, social skills are evolving, and your capacity to cope is a work in progress. It doesn’t take much to feel unsure, overwhelmed, stressed, or unseen. Struggles are expressed through emotional and behavioral distress - tantrums, defiance, dysregulation, difficulty with focus, transitions, separation, or withdrawal from others/school/activities. It can also show up as jealousy, attention-seeking, aggression, anxiety, depression, or hyperactivity. PCIT is specifically designed for this stage.
Shantell Turner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Woodbridge, VA 22192
I have worked with children, teens, young adults as well as adults in various stages of life!.
My ideal client would be a person who is looking for help in various areas in life. I envision myself helping the person that is in need focus on their issues with mental health, well being, spiritually, PTSD, relationship issues and depression. I have been through a lot in my journey of life, and I have learned with the right supports in place, you can see the silver lining in any situation! My focus would be to help you through in your time of need so that you can continue to grow through life's changes! My military background has allowed me to be judgment free and have a client focused approach. Contact me today to talk!
I have worked with children, teens, young adults as well as adults in various stages of life!.
My ideal client would be a person who is looking for help in various areas in life. I envision myself helping the person that is in need focus on their issues with mental health, well being, spiritually, PTSD, relationship issues and depression. I have been through a lot in my journey of life, and I have learned with the right supports in place, you can see the silver lining in any situation! My focus would be to help you through in your time of need so that you can continue to grow through life's changes! My military background has allowed me to be judgment free and have a client focused approach. Contact me today to talk!
Ellie Mental Health of Woodbridge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Woodbridge, VA 22192
Ellie Mental Health of Woodbridge isn’t your average therapy clinic. We will help you wherever you are located. We have Immediate Availability for Tele-Health Therapy and evening hours for those in school or who work. Whether telehealth or in person, we want you to feel safe, relaxed and real. Anyone, from 5 to 99, children, teens and adults can be authentic where you’re at in your mental health. Has it been a tough week with family and friends? Are you struggling at work? Are your kids overwhelmed at school? Do you feel STUCK? Call us, Let us know, we can help! We are filling the gap between surviving and thriving.
Ellie Mental Health of Woodbridge isn’t your average therapy clinic. We will help you wherever you are located. We have Immediate Availability for Tele-Health Therapy and evening hours for those in school or who work. Whether telehealth or in person, we want you to feel safe, relaxed and real. Anyone, from 5 to 99, children, teens and adults can be authentic where you’re at in your mental health. Has it been a tough week with family and friends? Are you struggling at work? Are your kids overwhelmed at school? Do you feel STUCK? Call us, Let us know, we can help! We are filling the gap between surviving and thriving.
Michelle Kauble
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Occoquan, VA 22125
Waitlist for new clients
I greatly enjoy my work with children and adolescents (4-18), but I also see adults and families.
I am privileged to be a participant in the journey. I am an honest, genuine, compassionate advocate for my clients of all ages, races, ethinicities, backgrounds, orientations, and walks of life. I tell people all the time that if I had wanted to judge people, I would go to law school and get paid much more money! That's a joke! Survivors: let’s come together and agree that you’re never, ever going to back down! My interactive approach can yield results because I seek to learn constantly! I am also passionate about accessibility of mental health services- I supervise newer therapists and keep my rates affordable. That’s me!
I greatly enjoy my work with children and adolescents (4-18), but I also see adults and families.
I am privileged to be a participant in the journey. I am an honest, genuine, compassionate advocate for my clients of all ages, races, ethinicities, backgrounds, orientations, and walks of life. I tell people all the time that if I had wanted to judge people, I would go to law school and get paid much more money! That's a joke! Survivors: let’s come together and agree that you’re never, ever going to back down! My interactive approach can yield results because I seek to learn constantly! I am also passionate about accessibility of mental health services- I supervise newer therapists and keep my rates affordable. That’s me!
Social Skills Groups
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Woodbridge, VA 22193
If you have a child who is struggling to make friends or is constantly bullied, if you are having difficulty connecting with your peers or colleagues, if you are passive in your work or home setting, then we are here to help you.
We are excited to offer both in-person and online social skills training using both individual and group formats for clients of all ages. For those living in Northern Virginia, please visit PsychLife.net for our in-person services in Oakton, Woodbridge, and Fredericksburg. If you are interested in our online social skills coaching program, visit SocialSkillsCenter.com. For over 20 years we have taught social skills to 1,000’s of children, adolescents, and adults using our innovative “Peer Process Social Skills” model.
If you have a child who is struggling to make friends or is constantly bullied, if you are having difficulty connecting with your peers or colleagues, if you are passive in your work or home setting, then we are here to help you.
We are excited to offer both in-person and online social skills training using both individual and group formats for clients of all ages. For those living in Northern Virginia, please visit PsychLife.net for our in-person services in Oakton, Woodbridge, and Fredericksburg. If you are interested in our online social skills coaching program, visit SocialSkillsCenter.com. For over 20 years we have taught social skills to 1,000’s of children, adolescents, and adults using our innovative “Peer Process Social Skills” model.
Kyle Stephan
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodbridge, VA 22192
The building blocks of your identity are rooted in the relational experiences you had as a child, the world you lived in, the resources available, and the challenges life sent your way. You may have learned that some emotions or needs were not acceptable or tolerable, some needs would need to be met indirectly through adaptations (such as perfectionism, people pleasing, playing small or withdrawing), or that some needs might not be met at all and would need to be abandoned or minimized. My role is to help you make sense of who you are, how you got here, your patterns of relating, and how to create the relationships you long for.
The building blocks of your identity are rooted in the relational experiences you had as a child, the world you lived in, the resources available, and the challenges life sent your way. You may have learned that some emotions or needs were not acceptable or tolerable, some needs would need to be met indirectly through adaptations (such as perfectionism, people pleasing, playing small or withdrawing), or that some needs might not be met at all and would need to be abandoned or minimized. My role is to help you make sense of who you are, how you got here, your patterns of relating, and how to create the relationships you long for.
Social Skills Groups in Fredericksburg
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Woodbridge, VA 22193
If you have a child who is struggling to make friends or is constantly bullied, if you are having difficulty connecting with your peers or colleagues, if you are passive in your work or home setting, then we are here to help you.
We are excited to offer both in-person and online social skills training using both individual and group formats for clients of all ages. For those living in Northern Virginia, please visit PsychLife.net for our in-person services at our Fredericksburg, Woodbridge, and Oakton offices. If you are interested in our online social skills coaching program, visit SocialSkillsCenter.com. For over 20 years we have taught social skills to 1,000’s of children, adolescents, and adults using our innovative “Peer Process Social Skills” model.
If you have a child who is struggling to make friends or is constantly bullied, if you are having difficulty connecting with your peers or colleagues, if you are passive in your work or home setting, then we are here to help you.
We are excited to offer both in-person and online social skills training using both individual and group formats for clients of all ages. For those living in Northern Virginia, please visit PsychLife.net for our in-person services at our Fredericksburg, Woodbridge, and Oakton offices. If you are interested in our online social skills coaching program, visit SocialSkillsCenter.com. For over 20 years we have taught social skills to 1,000’s of children, adolescents, and adults using our innovative “Peer Process Social Skills” model.
Patrick Curley - Ellie Mental Health Of Woodbridge Clinic Director
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Woodbridge, VA 22192
If you are ready or your child are ready for help, Lets have some fun solving your difficulties.
Do you need help in these times? Is life not working they way you want? It is okay to not be okay. Let's figure it out together. I am Patrick Curley, LCSW. I work with children, adolescents, adults and families who have been diagnosed with ADHD, anxiety, depression, conflict resolution, stress, self-esteem, trauma, and emotional issues.
If you are ready or your child are ready for help, Lets have some fun solving your difficulties.
Do you need help in these times? Is life not working they way you want? It is okay to not be okay. Let's figure it out together. I am Patrick Curley, LCSW. I work with children, adolescents, adults and families who have been diagnosed with ADHD, anxiety, depression, conflict resolution, stress, self-esteem, trauma, and emotional issues.
Cara Root
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodbridge, VA 22192 (Online Only)
Close your eyes and imagine your life (or your child's life) as you wish it was. What is different about the life you are currently leading? Damaged relationships? Trauma? Anxiety? Depression? Grief? It can be scary and difficult to navigate life stressors, challenges, losses, and disappointments. I have worked with children, teenagers, and adults for greater than 10 years to address the barriers of their past and present that are impacting their lives and keeping them from a healthier and more enjoyable future.
Close your eyes and imagine your life (or your child's life) as you wish it was. What is different about the life you are currently leading? Damaged relationships? Trauma? Anxiety? Depression? Grief? It can be scary and difficult to navigate life stressors, challenges, losses, and disappointments. I have worked with children, teenagers, and adults for greater than 10 years to address the barriers of their past and present that are impacting their lives and keeping them from a healthier and more enjoyable future.
Child, Teen and Family Therapy at CCHC
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MS, LMFT-R, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodbridge, VA 22192
At The Center for Connection, Healing & Change we specialize in working with toddlers, children, teens, and their families. Our family therapists are skilled in working with relationships, attachment, anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, behavioral concerns, academics, trauma, life transitions, somatic issues, identity, self-worth, trauma, adoption, and loss. As each family is different, we utilize evidence-based models to help you find real-world solutions that fit you and your unique family needs. A full description of our treatment philosophy and the areas we work with can be found at www.thecenterforconnection.com
At The Center for Connection, Healing & Change we specialize in working with toddlers, children, teens, and their families. Our family therapists are skilled in working with relationships, attachment, anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, behavioral concerns, academics, trauma, life transitions, somatic issues, identity, self-worth, trauma, adoption, and loss. As each family is different, we utilize evidence-based models to help you find real-world solutions that fit you and your unique family needs. A full description of our treatment philosophy and the areas we work with can be found at www.thecenterforconnection.com
The Center for Connection, Healing and Change (RM)
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMFT-R, LPC-R, LMFT, LPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodbridge, VA 22192
We offer individual therapy, couples therapy, premarital therapy, sex therapy, child/teen & family therapy, parenting therapy, Parent-Child Interaction therapy, trauma therapy, EMDR, and group therapy.
Accepting new clients -The Center for Connection, Healing & Change focuses on the creation of secure, close, and satisfying relationships- within us and between us. We choose to specialize in relationships because we know the importance of satisfying connections for our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Services explore the relationship we have with both ourselves and others; how well we can live with emotional ease, know who we are, ask for what we need, be responsive to loved ones, set boundaries, deal with loss, heal trauma, move through stressful experiences, find our purpose, and access resilience in moments of need.
We offer individual therapy, couples therapy, premarital therapy, sex therapy, child/teen & family therapy, parenting therapy, Parent-Child Interaction therapy, trauma therapy, EMDR, and group therapy.
Accepting new clients -The Center for Connection, Healing & Change focuses on the creation of secure, close, and satisfying relationships- within us and between us. We choose to specialize in relationships because we know the importance of satisfying connections for our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Services explore the relationship we have with both ourselves and others; how well we can live with emotional ease, know who we are, ask for what we need, be responsive to loved ones, set boundaries, deal with loss, heal trauma, move through stressful experiences, find our purpose, and access resilience in moments of need.
Kerry A Jetton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Occoquan, VA 22125
I'm here to help. Life is full of struggles and difficulties that can affect the way we see and interact with the world. I am here to help you explore what is needed to enable you to live your full and authentic life moving forward. I am here to help you process your pain, and to move past it. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I treat Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Trauma, BPD, self-harming behaviors, social and adjustment issues, and family issues. I use a variety of evidence-based therapies, including EMDR, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Play Therapy and Sand Tray Therapy.
I'm here to help. Life is full of struggles and difficulties that can affect the way we see and interact with the world. I am here to help you explore what is needed to enable you to live your full and authentic life moving forward. I am here to help you process your pain, and to move past it. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I treat Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Trauma, BPD, self-harming behaviors, social and adjustment issues, and family issues. I use a variety of evidence-based therapies, including EMDR, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Play Therapy and Sand Tray Therapy.
Brandie J Bartlett
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Woodbridge, VA 22192
I am trained and equipped to complete evaluations with children as young as two years of age, as well as adolescents and adults.
Psychological and psycho-educational testing can be useful in identifying a variety of clinical concerns, including Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, Autism spectrum disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, and psychosis. I rely on multiple sources of information, such as tests of personality and behavior, ability or intelligence, and personal and collateral interviews. I strive to be thorough, objective, well reasoned, and understandable in my feedback to clients.
I am trained and equipped to complete evaluations with children as young as two years of age, as well as adolescents and adults.
Psychological and psycho-educational testing can be useful in identifying a variety of clinical concerns, including Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, Autism spectrum disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, and psychosis. I rely on multiple sources of information, such as tests of personality and behavior, ability or intelligence, and personal and collateral interviews. I strive to be thorough, objective, well reasoned, and understandable in my feedback to clients.
Sharlene Hamilton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Woodbridge, VA 22192
I provide therapy, insight, and support to children and their parents, teens, adults, couples, and families. I use a variety of techniques based in sound theory to include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy to guide clients through their challenges. In sessions clients address anxiety, depression, relationship/marital difficulties, grief & loss difficulties, parental separation/divorce, trauma/PTSD, suicidal ideation/self-harm, social phobias, peer relationship and social skills difficulties, ADHD, and other behavioral Issues.
I provide therapy, insight, and support to children and their parents, teens, adults, couples, and families. I use a variety of techniques based in sound theory to include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy to guide clients through their challenges. In sessions clients address anxiety, depression, relationship/marital difficulties, grief & loss difficulties, parental separation/divorce, trauma/PTSD, suicidal ideation/self-harm, social phobias, peer relationship and social skills difficulties, ADHD, and other behavioral Issues.
Holistic Functional Wellness Center, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Woodbridge, VA 22192
We offer counseling and therapy services to adults, teenagers, and children struggling with anxiety and depression. Our integrative approach combines cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness practices, and a holistic view of wellness. In-addition we specialize in helping busy professionals and parents navigate life's stresses and reconnect with their purpose and priorities.
We offer counseling and therapy services to adults, teenagers, and children struggling with anxiety and depression. Our integrative approach combines cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness practices, and a holistic view of wellness. In-addition we specialize in helping busy professionals and parents navigate life's stresses and reconnect with their purpose and priorities.
Jennie Polizzi
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC&NCC, Phd Can, MS, Cert, BS, AS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodbridge, VA 22192 (Online Only)
I have 20+ years of professional experience providing support and therapy for broad multicultural populations, children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly.
No matter who you are, life is always changing, filled with challenges, transitions, doubts, and sometimes successes. This is the human experience, and you do not have to go it alone. Counseling is an available resource to help hone your natural talents and skills to find vision, motivation, meaning, and resolve through your choices and experiences. With the support of a professional counselor there are no dead-end scenarios. I thoroughly believe in meeting clients where they are at, treating individuals with dignity and respect no matter who they are or where they come from, celebrating differences and individuality.
I have 20+ years of professional experience providing support and therapy for broad multicultural populations, children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly.
No matter who you are, life is always changing, filled with challenges, transitions, doubts, and sometimes successes. This is the human experience, and you do not have to go it alone. Counseling is an available resource to help hone your natural talents and skills to find vision, motivation, meaning, and resolve through your choices and experiences. With the support of a professional counselor there are no dead-end scenarios. I thoroughly believe in meeting clients where they are at, treating individuals with dignity and respect no matter who they are or where they come from, celebrating differences and individuality.
Ellie Mental Health Of Woodbridge - Rhys Kuhl-Chapman
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
Woodbridge, VA 22192
Rhys graduated from VCU in December of 2021 with a Master of Social Work. While Rhys is open to working with clients of all ages, he has worked extensively with children, adolescents and teens throughout his career. He specializes in working with members of the LBGTQIA+ community.
Rhys graduated from VCU in December of 2021 with a Master of Social Work. While Rhys is open to working with clients of all ages, he has worked extensively with children, adolescents and teens throughout his career. He specializes in working with members of the LBGTQIA+ community.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Lake Ridge, VA 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 Lake Ridge 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 Lake Ridge 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.