Child Therapists in West Virginia
Jaryn Zampelli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
I specialize in working with children and teens, while knowing (an encouraging) that in many cases, this also involves working with parents and caregivers. I tend to structure therapy in a relaxed format, and want clients to enter feeling comfortable and leave feeling empowered.
I specialize in working with children and teens, while knowing (an encouraging) that in many cases, this also involves working with parents and caregivers. I tend to structure therapy in a relaxed format, and want clients to enter feeling comfortable and leave feeling empowered.
Michelle Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Martinsburg, WV 25401
I have a strong passion for working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I work to restore balance to my clients; helping them use their strengths to move forward, providing support and guidance, and finding clarity in obstacles they face in life. Additionally, I work with parents who are struggling to understand their child’s challenging behavior. I use the Nurtured Heart Approach to strengthen the parent-child relationship for the promotion of healing, forward momentum, and relationship growth.
I have a strong passion for working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I work to restore balance to my clients; helping them use their strengths to move forward, providing support and guidance, and finding clarity in obstacles they face in life. Additionally, I work with parents who are struggling to understand their child’s challenging behavior. I use the Nurtured Heart Approach to strengthen the parent-child relationship for the promotion of healing, forward momentum, and relationship growth.
Kaitlyn Nida
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Bridgeport, WV 26330
I can help children and parents address power struggles and find better ways to communicate.
My ideal client is youth 5-18. I have 7 years of experience as a school-based counselor for K-12. Problems that I can help address include depression, loss, trauma, divorce, anxiety, OCD, level one Autism Spectrum Disorder (high functioning), ADHD, behavior issues, foster situations, grandparent/kin raising children, and coming of age issues. I also enjoy supporting adults with depression and anxiety in spiritual guidance from a Christian worldview.
I can help children and parents address power struggles and find better ways to communicate.
My ideal client is youth 5-18. I have 7 years of experience as a school-based counselor for K-12. Problems that I can help address include depression, loss, trauma, divorce, anxiety, OCD, level one Autism Spectrum Disorder (high functioning), ADHD, behavior issues, foster situations, grandparent/kin raising children, and coming of age issues. I also enjoy supporting adults with depression and anxiety in spiritual guidance from a Christian worldview.
Tim Lloyd Vaughn
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Martinsburg, WV 25401
My goal in counseling each individual is to help them feel and get better. I have been working with children and adolescents in this field for over 20 years in areas such as ADHD, Autism, anxiety, and behavior issues as well as struggles in the family unit. In addition to this, I work with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and life stressors who want to improve their moods and make positive life changes for themselves.
My goal in counseling each individual is to help them feel and get better. I have been working with children and adolescents in this field for over 20 years in areas such as ADHD, Autism, anxiety, and behavior issues as well as struggles in the family unit. In addition to this, I work with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and life stressors who want to improve their moods and make positive life changes for themselves.
L. Allyson (Ally) Radenheimer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, NCSC, CCATP
Verified Verified
Saint Albans, WV 25177
I have 25 years of experience working with children/adolescents and their families, and I want to help your family thrive.
Being a young person today is hard! Navigating pressures at home and school while balancing a social life can feel overwhelming at times. Often, young people have trouble making sense of their world, figuring out where they "fit", and managing their behavior and emotions. They may act out, withdraw from others, or make questionable choices. My focus involves supporting and educating young people and their families so they can manage intense feelings and communicate more effectively. We will pay special attention to developing coping and problem-solving skills while learning how thoughts, feelings, and actions are related.
I have 25 years of experience working with children/adolescents and their families, and I want to help your family thrive.
Being a young person today is hard! Navigating pressures at home and school while balancing a social life can feel overwhelming at times. Often, young people have trouble making sense of their world, figuring out where they "fit", and managing their behavior and emotions. They may act out, withdraw from others, or make questionable choices. My focus involves supporting and educating young people and their families so they can manage intense feelings and communicate more effectively. We will pay special attention to developing coping and problem-solving skills while learning how thoughts, feelings, and actions are related.
Unbound Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morgantown, WV 26505
At Unbound Counseling, we provide telehealth and in-person individual counseling for children, adolescents, and adults. All races, ethnicities, genders, religious/spiritual beliefs, bodies & sexual orientations welcome. Therapy can be a space to uncover new ways to navigate challenging situations, to find support, or to better understand your emotions.
At Unbound Counseling, we provide telehealth and in-person individual counseling for children, adolescents, and adults. All races, ethnicities, genders, religious/spiritual beliefs, bodies & sexual orientations welcome. Therapy can be a space to uncover new ways to navigate challenging situations, to find support, or to better understand your emotions.
Creative Resilience Counseling LLC
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Morgantown, WV 26505 (Online Only)
Emotional and behavioral challenges in childhood and adolescence affects the child and rest of the family unit as well. Caregivers often find themselves heartbroken while they watch their child struggle through issues they wish they could take away, and if the child is acting out behaviorally, it is common for caregivers to even feel hurt and confused. I offer therapy services for children ages 3 and up, as well as adults and families for the diagnosis and treatment of emotional, relational, and behavioral concerns, as well as offer support services and psychoeducation to their caregivers and other family members.
Emotional and behavioral challenges in childhood and adolescence affects the child and rest of the family unit as well. Caregivers often find themselves heartbroken while they watch their child struggle through issues they wish they could take away, and if the child is acting out behaviorally, it is common for caregivers to even feel hurt and confused. I offer therapy services for children ages 3 and up, as well as adults and families for the diagnosis and treatment of emotional, relational, and behavioral concerns, as well as offer support services and psychoeducation to their caregivers and other family members.
Molly Straight
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
Clarksburg, WV 26301
I specialize in the psychological assessment of children age 3 and up & adults.
I am a Licensed Psychologist who is committed to the needs and protection of my clients.I have been in practice since 1999.
I specialize in the psychological assessment of children age 3 and up & adults.
I am a Licensed Psychologist who is committed to the needs and protection of my clients.I have been in practice since 1999.
Bek Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, WVLPC, ALPS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Morgantown, WV 26505
Bek Counseling Services can provide emotional support for individuals and families through therapeutic interventions; assisting people kindergarten to adult. I will help transitioning of families with children and adolescents in foster care system. Office hours are provided at your convenience with evening and weekend appointments therefore no interruption of school, work or parent schedules. We can develop effective coping skills for the child, adolescent, adult and family to adjust to new life situations. Meeting you where you are in life to create an open, collaborative relationship is the beginning of a therapeutic journey.
Bek Counseling Services can provide emotional support for individuals and families through therapeutic interventions; assisting people kindergarten to adult. I will help transitioning of families with children and adolescents in foster care system. Office hours are provided at your convenience with evening and weekend appointments therefore no interruption of school, work or parent schedules. We can develop effective coping skills for the child, adolescent, adult and family to adjust to new life situations. Meeting you where you are in life to create an open, collaborative relationship is the beginning of a therapeutic journey.
Children in Balance
Counselor, MA, PsyD
Not Verified Not Verified
Morgantown, WV 26508
Children In Balance, a division of Women in Balance, offers high quality behavioral and mental health counseling for children, adolescents and families. We offer individual or group therapy. Our counselors have significant experience and training in working with children and their families. While approaching each person as an individual with their own positive characteristics and one-of-a-kind needs, our counselors offer effective therapeutic techniques that enhance progress. We offer a warm and inviting space where each child can safely explore their emotions and behaviors.
Children In Balance, a division of Women in Balance, offers high quality behavioral and mental health counseling for children, adolescents and families. We offer individual or group therapy. Our counselors have significant experience and training in working with children and their families. While approaching each person as an individual with their own positive characteristics and one-of-a-kind needs, our counselors offer effective therapeutic techniques that enhance progress. We offer a warm and inviting space where each child can safely explore their emotions and behaviors.
K Melissa Smallwood
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Martinsburg, WV 25404 (Online Only)
Sometimes issues affecting one family member end up impacting the whole family. Is your child struggling in school? Is your family going through a transition such as a divorce, a move or other such disruption? Are you struggling to communicate with your spouse? Do you have a foster/adopted child who has been affected by trauma? All of these (and more) are reasons to seek counseling. I love working with clients to identify strategies to help you create a happy and healthy environment for your family.
Sometimes issues affecting one family member end up impacting the whole family. Is your child struggling in school? Is your family going through a transition such as a divorce, a move or other such disruption? Are you struggling to communicate with your spouse? Do you have a foster/adopted child who has been affected by trauma? All of these (and more) are reasons to seek counseling. I love working with clients to identify strategies to help you create a happy and healthy environment for your family.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hinton, WV 25951
I provide therapy services to children, teens and their families who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, low self-esteem and other mental health concerns. I am passionate about providing access to quality mental health services in rural communities and providing a safe and welcoming space for clients to heal.
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Tina C Outlaw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, LISW-CP, CP
Verified Verified
Charleston, WV 25301 (Online Only)
Looking for a different, more personal therapy experience, here it is ! I work collaboratively with you and your child/adolescent/family to develop a plan together on the second session, get a new skill each week, and see progress within 8 sessions. With 28 of years experience with children, adolescents and adults recovering from trauma,grief, emotional or behavioral challenges with educational or work-related issues in schools, group homes, rural health care clinics and military facilities. Sessions are online with a confidential platform to offer convience and accessibility to any location in South Carolina.
Looking for a different, more personal therapy experience, here it is ! I work collaboratively with you and your child/adolescent/family to develop a plan together on the second session, get a new skill each week, and see progress within 8 sessions. With 28 of years experience with children, adolescents and adults recovering from trauma,grief, emotional or behavioral challenges with educational or work-related issues in schools, group homes, rural health care clinics and military facilities. Sessions are online with a confidential platform to offer convience and accessibility to any location in South Carolina.
Megan Elizabeth Petak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Morgantown, WV 26503
As a Licensed Professional Counselor my goal is to help you become your best self. If you are in need of support with past traumatic issues I have worked for over 10 years helping people who have suffered many traumatic events. In addition, I have worked with many families to help them and their children when it comes to parenting, adjusting to separation, divorce or blending your family effectively after a divorce. I also work with adults and children who suffer from anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-harm, mood disorders, and gender identity issues.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor my goal is to help you become your best self. If you are in need of support with past traumatic issues I have worked for over 10 years helping people who have suffered many traumatic events. In addition, I have worked with many families to help them and their children when it comes to parenting, adjusting to separation, divorce or blending your family effectively after a divorce. I also work with adults and children who suffer from anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-harm, mood disorders, and gender identity issues.
Martin R. Mayfield
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Martinsburg, WV 25401
As a parent and a psychologist, I believe there is nothing more important than the well being of our children. For over thirty years, I have specialized in providing psychological therapy and psychoeducational testing services to children and adolescents in the Winchester area. I believe in the notion that to tap a child's potential, we need to focus on his or her strengths. Psychological testing enables us to determine just what those strenghts are, and if there are significant weaknesses, direct intervention strategies are outlined and put into play. The child's parents are always central in the process.
As a parent and a psychologist, I believe there is nothing more important than the well being of our children. For over thirty years, I have specialized in providing psychological therapy and psychoeducational testing services to children and adolescents in the Winchester area. I believe in the notion that to tap a child's potential, we need to focus on his or her strengths. Psychological testing enables us to determine just what those strenghts are, and if there are significant weaknesses, direct intervention strategies are outlined and put into play. The child's parents are always central in the process.
Meghan Murphy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
Do you feel like you are struggling to understand your child? Perhaps your child is struggling at home, school, or other social environments? I specialize in helping children find their voice to effectively communicate and help bridge the parent child relationship. Parenting doesn't come with an instruction manual and can often become overwhelming. Through our work together I can help build the confidence needed to navigate the difficult situations often faced by both children and parents today. I connect with children by using play therapy, expressive arts, and other developmentally appropriate interventions.
Do you feel like you are struggling to understand your child? Perhaps your child is struggling at home, school, or other social environments? I specialize in helping children find their voice to effectively communicate and help bridge the parent child relationship. Parenting doesn't come with an instruction manual and can often become overwhelming. Through our work together I can help build the confidence needed to navigate the difficult situations often faced by both children and parents today. I connect with children by using play therapy, expressive arts, and other developmentally appropriate interventions.
Willow Tree Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Martinsburg, WV 25401
We provide child/play therapy, individual and family counseling, parent coaching, marital/couples counseling, and psychological assessments.
We have immediate openings! Welcome to Willow Tree Counseling Center's profile. Willow Tree Counseling Center specializes in assisting young children (3 years and up), teens, young adults and families with the stressors of life. Common things we hear often are "Why is it so hard to get my child to listen?"; "My teen just stays in her room all day"; "We have no peace in our home"; and "We just don't know what to do anymore." If this sounds familiar, we can help.
We provide child/play therapy, individual and family counseling, parent coaching, marital/couples counseling, and psychological assessments.
We have immediate openings! Welcome to Willow Tree Counseling Center's profile. Willow Tree Counseling Center specializes in assisting young children (3 years and up), teens, young adults and families with the stressors of life. Common things we hear often are "Why is it so hard to get my child to listen?"; "My teen just stays in her room all day"; "We have no peace in our home"; and "We just don't know what to do anymore." If this sounds familiar, we can help.
Carpe Diem Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
As a Veteran myself I have extensive experience in Military Culture, Children & Families, Substance Abuse, & Trauma.
I am compassionate and nonjudgmental and will offer the support you need to overcome life's difficulties. We are all different in the way we experience and manage life. I have always been interested in the wellness of others and have been blessed to watch many people find recovery. If you are feeling discouraged, overwhelmed, worried or sad, then together we can discover or revisit your healthy options to navigate those feelings. You have taken a step in the right direction to navigate those feelings and to reach out for help. Connection to others allows us to find peace and improved quality of life.
As a Veteran myself I have extensive experience in Military Culture, Children & Families, Substance Abuse, & Trauma.
I am compassionate and nonjudgmental and will offer the support you need to overcome life's difficulties. We are all different in the way we experience and manage life. I have always been interested in the wellness of others and have been blessed to watch many people find recovery. If you are feeling discouraged, overwhelmed, worried or sad, then together we can discover or revisit your healthy options to navigate those feelings. You have taken a step in the right direction to navigate those feelings and to reach out for help. Connection to others allows us to find peace and improved quality of life.
Dr. Laurie C Covington
Counselor, PsyD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Charleston, WV 25301
I have over 20 years experience treating adults, adolescents and children with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues including anxiety, depression, relationship, stress management, grief and loss, and women's issues.
Deciding to start therapy is not always easy. It takes courage, commitment and a desire to make a positive difference in your life. If you have decided you are ready to make lasting changes in your life then finding a therapist is your next step. How do you choose the right therapist for you? If you are looking for someone who will listen to you unconditionally, without judgment, who shows empathy regarding your situation, who is easy to talk with and provides a space where you can feel safe, then I might be the therapist for you.
I have over 20 years experience treating adults, adolescents and children with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues including anxiety, depression, relationship, stress management, grief and loss, and women's issues.
Deciding to start therapy is not always easy. It takes courage, commitment and a desire to make a positive difference in your life. If you have decided you are ready to make lasting changes in your life then finding a therapist is your next step. How do you choose the right therapist for you? If you are looking for someone who will listen to you unconditionally, without judgment, who shows empathy regarding your situation, who is easy to talk with and provides a space where you can feel safe, then I might be the therapist for you.
Gwyn Fortney
Pre-Licensed Professional, PLPC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morgantown, WV 26505
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I also have background in working with children ages 9-17 dealing with any of the listed situations, as well as the situations that arise with those stages of life.
The core of my counseling approach is to provide an environment that is comfortable, judgment free, and prioritizes your mental health. I don’t believe in trying to “fix people”, rather support their journey alongside them. My office is a place to explore life’s ups and down, discuss coping skills that resonate with you, and a place where we can grow with each other. There is no “one size fits all” in counseling so getting to know you; your interest, your learning style, your strengths, helps me pull from therapeutic theories and techniques to best fit your needs and goals.
I also have background in working with children ages 9-17 dealing with any of the listed situations, as well as the situations that arise with those stages of life.
The core of my counseling approach is to provide an environment that is comfortable, judgment free, and prioritizes your mental health. I don’t believe in trying to “fix people”, rather support their journey alongside them. My office is a place to explore life’s ups and down, discuss coping skills that resonate with you, and a place where we can grow with each other. There is no “one size fits all” in counseling so getting to know you; your interest, your learning style, your strengths, helps me pull from therapeutic theories and techniques to best fit your needs and goals.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in West Virginia 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 West Virginia 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 West Virginia 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.