Children (6 to 10) Therapists in Beltsville, MD

Is your child or teen struggling emotionally? At Next Place Therapy, LLC, we specialize in providing tailored interventions for children and teens aged 3 to 16 and their families. Our therapists have openings after school and Saturdays. We offer a safe space where your child can freely express themselves and learn valuable coping skills to navigate life's challenges. With immediate in-person openings and options for BCBS insurance or self-pay $115, take the first step towards a brighter future. Contact Sabra Starnes, Owner, today at 301-531-4227 to discuss starting therapy today. Check our website at sabrastarnes.com.

"As long as she denies her own agency, real change is unlikely because her attention will be directed toward changing her environment rather than herself." (Irvin Yalom). When problems show up in life, the solution isn't always clear. As your therapist, I will work with you to bring about needed change in feelings, thoughts, or behaviors. I will listen to what you want from therapy and together we will likely identify patterns that play a role in your current difficulty.

My client focus are children and adolescents. I started working with children and adolescents over 10 years ago, caring for their physical health in hospitals. After a few years, I decided to transition from physical health to mental health and have been working with children and adolescents for over 2 years in individual and group counseling and in the public school system. I've worked with children dealing with behavioral concerns in the school, home, and community. Social emotional learning, career exploration, experiential learning, and small groups have been my areas of specialty.

Are you finding that you are more irritable, have trouble concentrating or trouble sleeping? Are you having some difficulty in your interpersonal relationships? Do you have a child who is acting out or having trouble with their performance in school? These are issues that many of us face yet we often do not have the answers or know how to effectively deal with them. Through our eclectic therapeutic approach we will help you to process and identify coping skills to assist you in dealing with various life issues that often hinder us from being our very best.

NO CURRENT AVAILABILITY. EMAIL CONTACT PREFERRED. Every person is unique and has a unique story. As a clinician I believe that therapy should be tailored to the client and your unique needs. Drawing on over 15 years of experience and firm foundations in psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, behavioral, and expressive techniques I endeavor to work collaboratively with my clients to understand them, their needs and goals, and to support them with a combination of techniques that provides the best fit. I strive to create a warm and accepting environment where we can work towards your goals together.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who graduated from University of Southern California in 2015. I currently primarily provide therapeutic support to children with a variety of emotional and social needs. I have experience working with children and families within the child welfare system as well as working with clients with a variety of needs and diagnoses in their schools, homes, communities, and inpatient settings. I have more than eight years of experience supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities, as well as their families.

Life's challenges can sometimes leave us feeling lost, anxious, or simply out of balance. If you're experiencing these emotions or facing issues like stress, trauma, grief, or depression, know that you're not alone. At Imara Counseling, we're here to guide you through. Our team of dedicated therapists is equipped to support children, teens, adults, and couples. With a blend of experience, educational backgrounds, and professional training, we ensure that you find the right therapist tailored to your unique needs. Whether you're seeking general counseling or specialized care, our team is ready to help.

I came to know social work as a professional career path through my passion for helping people and after completing my undergrad degree in youth ministry, I discovered the Master of Social Work - MSW graduate program at Howard University where I first learned about the vast intricacies of mental health and treatment for it. I passed the graduate level and later the clinical level board exams, both which enabled me to service clients at higher levels over the past 11 years.

When life becomes challenging or your hope is dwindling I inviteyou to a safe place where you can explore your emotions and behaviors. Here you will receive developmentally and culturally appropriate treatment that will empower you to address life challenges and enrich your life.

My ideal client is an adolescent attending high school, whose dealing with emotional issues in their school settings, they're in need of some guidance in determining an appropriate identity and career path. They're seeking vocational guidance from a lack of understanding of the world of work and how their unique abilities and skills fit into it.

Clients that seeks our support come due to unresolved trauma experienced at some point within their life that has led to changes within the person's behavior, judgment, emotional functioning, well-being, and interpersonal interactions with others. These individuals seek assistance with understanding their problems experienced, support in developing a treatment plan, and learning coping skill and other techniques to minimize the impact of trauma within their life.