Child Therapists in Norwalk, CT
I’m a psychotherapist specializing in trauma-focused interventions for children and adults.
My specialties include TF-CBT, CBT, Expressive Therapy, and more through individual therapy.
I’m a psychotherapist specializing in trauma-focused interventions for children and adults.
My specialties include TF-CBT, CBT, Expressive Therapy, and more through individual therapy.
In my practice I offer expert assessment, in-depth understanding and ongoing, practical guidance to parents of children from infancy through adolescence.
My intention is to be of help to each client - whether a toddler, a teenager or a parent - empathically and wisely. My means are careful understanding, followed by candid recommendations which may include therapy, parental guidance sessions, or specialized referral to my large network of experts.
In my practice I offer expert assessment, in-depth understanding and ongoing, practical guidance to parents of children from infancy through adolescence.
My intention is to be of help to each client - whether a toddler, a teenager or a parent - empathically and wisely. My means are careful understanding, followed by candid recommendations which may include therapy, parental guidance sessions, or specialized referral to my large network of experts.
I specialize in treating adolescents and adults who suffer from chronic feelings of depression, worry, low self-worth, and childhood trauma.
Do you struggle with feelings of anxiety, depression, or low self esteem? Do you find yourself constantly comparing yourself to others, and having a hard time recognizing what you bring to the table? If this sounds like you, I’m here to help! I look forward to walking alongside you as you pursue personal growth leading to a stronger sense of self.
I specialize in treating adolescents and adults who suffer from chronic feelings of depression, worry, low self-worth, and childhood trauma.
Do you struggle with feelings of anxiety, depression, or low self esteem? Do you find yourself constantly comparing yourself to others, and having a hard time recognizing what you bring to the table? If this sounds like you, I’m here to help! I look forward to walking alongside you as you pursue personal growth leading to a stronger sense of self.
Are your kids acting out, suffering from the aftermath of the pandemic, or having social emotional issues?
Specialty in adult, adolescent, couples, and family therapy. Specialty in food allergy anxiety.
Are your kids acting out, suffering from the aftermath of the pandemic, or having social emotional issues?
Specialty in adult, adolescent, couples, and family therapy. Specialty in food allergy anxiety.
FamilyWorks Counseling offers support to typical and atypical children of all ages and their families through individual counseling, group therapy, school consultation, crisis intervention, etc.
We specialize in individual and group counseling--including work around social skill development, conflict resolution, impulse control, and much more. In addition, we work regularly those with anxiety and depression. We can offer group or staff programming around any concern identified and work with many area school systems to create psychoeductional programming for their students.
FamilyWorks Counseling offers support to typical and atypical children of all ages and their families through individual counseling, group therapy, school consultation, crisis intervention, etc.
We specialize in individual and group counseling--including work around social skill development, conflict resolution, impulse control, and much more. In addition, we work regularly those with anxiety and depression. We can offer group or staff programming around any concern identified and work with many area school systems to create psychoeductional programming for their students.
In working with children, I focus on setting boundaries, developing coping skills, and engaging in pro-social activities.
The process of therapy is to bring about clarity during difficult situations and discover new ways of dealing with life's stressors. Using a collaborative, strength-based approach, my goal is to aid in self realization and develop strategies and plans to deal with life's obstacles in order to bring about positive change. I have a Masters in Psychology with a dual concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling. I am licensed in the state of Connecticut as a professional counselor, and an addictions counselor.
In working with children, I focus on setting boundaries, developing coping skills, and engaging in pro-social activities.
The process of therapy is to bring about clarity during difficult situations and discover new ways of dealing with life's stressors. Using a collaborative, strength-based approach, my goal is to aid in self realization and develop strategies and plans to deal with life's obstacles in order to bring about positive change. I have a Masters in Psychology with a dual concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling. I am licensed in the state of Connecticut as a professional counselor, and an addictions counselor.
I am a clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist who evaluates and provides psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults.
When appropriate, I employ hypnosis and modalities such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, EFT, IFS, MBSR, Focusing, Logosynthesis, and Brainspotting particularly in cases of PTSD. As a life coach, I use the principles of positive psychology and NLP to help others achieve their life and career goals as well as to assist them in reaching their peak potential.
I am a clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist who evaluates and provides psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults.
When appropriate, I employ hypnosis and modalities such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, EFT, IFS, MBSR, Focusing, Logosynthesis, and Brainspotting particularly in cases of PTSD. As a life coach, I use the principles of positive psychology and NLP to help others achieve their life and career goals as well as to assist them in reaching their peak potential.
My clients are typically school-aged children as young as 5, preteens, adolescents, young adults, and women of any age with complex trauma.
As I am both a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Certified Family Trauma Professional, I specialize in working with youth and their families, as well as trauma-based therapy with children, adolescents, women, and families.
My clients are typically school-aged children as young as 5, preteens, adolescents, young adults, and women of any age with complex trauma.
As I am both a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Certified Family Trauma Professional, I specialize in working with youth and their families, as well as trauma-based therapy with children, adolescents, women, and families.
" For CHILDREN: Adjustment therapy, behavioral and social skills training.
Cognitive-behavioral (CBT), dialectical behavioral (DBT) , and insight oriented therapy. A collaborative, solution-based approach. Expertise in DIVORCE. COUPLES: Steps/tools to create an amicable process. Co-parenting coaching for a healthy transition. CHILDREN: A psycho-educational, art/play therapy approach to maintain emotional stability. POST-DIVORCE FAMILIES: Adjustment/acceptance of roles in blended families.
" For CHILDREN: Adjustment therapy, behavioral and social skills training.
Cognitive-behavioral (CBT), dialectical behavioral (DBT) , and insight oriented therapy. A collaborative, solution-based approach. Expertise in DIVORCE. COUPLES: Steps/tools to create an amicable process. Co-parenting coaching for a healthy transition. CHILDREN: A psycho-educational, art/play therapy approach to maintain emotional stability. POST-DIVORCE FAMILIES: Adjustment/acceptance of roles in blended families.
Guidance to those in need of a solution-based approach creating an individual solution to your everyday problems (Parent/ Child Relational Issues & Family Conflict Resolution), Education for those in need of psychoeducational services related to Domestic Violence/Anger Management skill building & Conversation for those in need of services when traditional therapy is not their thing.
How I can Help You...The most complex problems are usually solved by the simplest solutions.... My approach is simple, realistic and solution focused.
Guidance to those in need of a solution-based approach creating an individual solution to your everyday problems (Parent/ Child Relational Issues & Family Conflict Resolution), Education for those in need of psychoeducational services related to Domestic Violence/Anger Management skill building & Conversation for those in need of services when traditional therapy is not their thing.
How I can Help You...The most complex problems are usually solved by the simplest solutions.... My approach is simple, realistic and solution focused.
Working with children of all ages, parents, adults and couples I use a variety of evidence-based treatment approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed, and Strength-based therapy.
I have 30+ years in the field, working with both adults and children. With children I use play, sand-tray, games, and art to understand their experiences and build resiliency. I involved parents so they can effectively support their children. With adults I provide supportive guidance with customized approaches determined by presenting problems.
Working with children of all ages, parents, adults and couples I use a variety of evidence-based treatment approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed, and Strength-based therapy.
I have 30+ years in the field, working with both adults and children. With children I use play, sand-tray, games, and art to understand their experiences and build resiliency. I involved parents so they can effectively support their children. With adults I provide supportive guidance with customized approaches determined by presenting problems.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with diverse experience working with adults, adolescents, couples and families. My expertise includes treating clients battling pervasive trauma, anxiety, depression, relational conflicts, intergenerational stressors, and also treating students with Individualized Education Plans. It is my job to help you feel safe and heard as we navigate and work through challenges that continue to cause disruptions within relationships, work, school and home. Neurofeedback is also offered as an alternative treatment approach and can be profoundly helpful depending upon your needs.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with diverse experience working with adults, adolescents, couples and families. My expertise includes treating clients battling pervasive trauma, anxiety, depression, relational conflicts, intergenerational stressors, and also treating students with Individualized Education Plans. It is my job to help you feel safe and heard as we navigate and work through challenges that continue to cause disruptions within relationships, work, school and home. Neurofeedback is also offered as an alternative treatment approach and can be profoundly helpful depending upon your needs.
I provide comprehensive psychological and psychoeducational evaluations and therapeutic services to children, adolescents, young adults and their families.
In therapy, I provide empathic validation in a supportive and non-judgmental environment, creating an atmosphere of safety and security. The self-reflective, critical thinking and problem-solving skills learned in treatment help a person navigate through the world in a more adaptive and confident manner.
I provide comprehensive psychological and psychoeducational evaluations and therapeutic services to children, adolescents, young adults and their families.
In therapy, I provide empathic validation in a supportive and non-judgmental environment, creating an atmosphere of safety and security. The self-reflective, critical thinking and problem-solving skills learned in treatment help a person navigate through the world in a more adaptive and confident manner.
I learn new skills every year to help you to heal from anxiety, difficult and traumatic experiences and also in parenting challenges with your child and teenager.
I’ve practiced for more than 25 years and have extensive training in multiple proven techniques. I am trained and certified in EMDR and use it often in my work with amazing results. I offer an integrative, playful approach that includes expressive therapies, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness and body based stress management techniques.
I learn new skills every year to help you to heal from anxiety, difficult and traumatic experiences and also in parenting challenges with your child and teenager.
I’ve practiced for more than 25 years and have extensive training in multiple proven techniques. I am trained and certified in EMDR and use it often in my work with amazing results. I offer an integrative, playful approach that includes expressive therapies, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness and body based stress management techniques.
I work with children, adolescents, couples and families.
I'm a clinical fellow in the AAMFT. My wife, Karen, also a Family Therapist, often works with me in what we call Gender Balanced Couples Therapy. “It's so very powerful and valuable. Of all the work we do, I love the marital co-therapy best. We work well together as a team in helping couples grow a healthy, connected relationship."
I work with children, adolescents, couples and families.
I'm a clinical fellow in the AAMFT. My wife, Karen, also a Family Therapist, often works with me in what we call Gender Balanced Couples Therapy. “It's so very powerful and valuable. Of all the work we do, I love the marital co-therapy best. We work well together as a team in helping couples grow a healthy, connected relationship."
The evolving challenges of raising children involve the addition of new technology and an ever-increasing pressure to succeed.
Parents: Do you ever feel everything you say and do is wrong? Struggle with unpredictable moods in your teenager? Sometimes just a small adjustment can influence greater ease in everyday interactions. Illuminating each other’s perspective in a way that can be heard contributes to the release of tension and stress that would otherwise result in arguments. I work with parents and children together, and individually with the goal of coming together again with clearer boundaries and hierarchies to influence optimal family functioning.
The evolving challenges of raising children involve the addition of new technology and an ever-increasing pressure to succeed.
Parents: Do you ever feel everything you say and do is wrong? Struggle with unpredictable moods in your teenager? Sometimes just a small adjustment can influence greater ease in everyday interactions. Illuminating each other’s perspective in a way that can be heard contributes to the release of tension and stress that would otherwise result in arguments. I work with parents and children together, and individually with the goal of coming together again with clearer boundaries and hierarchies to influence optimal family functioning.
Courtney van Houten Boucher
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I work primarily with children, adolescents, young adults and families providing a safe therapeutic space to build upon inner strengths and interests.
My ideal client is open to collaboration, to working on understanding their inner strengths and needs more in depth, and is willing to help create and grow from within as well as from without. I utilize creative expression and interventions designed to bring out the best in my clients and to confront aspects of themselves they may have not realized existed from a strength-based, solution-focused, systemic perspective.
I work primarily with children, adolescents, young adults and families providing a safe therapeutic space to build upon inner strengths and interests.
My ideal client is open to collaboration, to working on understanding their inner strengths and needs more in depth, and is willing to help create and grow from within as well as from without. I utilize creative expression and interventions designed to bring out the best in my clients and to confront aspects of themselves they may have not realized existed from a strength-based, solution-focused, systemic perspective.
I do child, adolescent and adult psychotherapy, psychoanalysis and parent work.
Currently, I am on the Clinical Faculty at Yale University supervising psychiatry residents on their long term psychotherapy cases. Also, I am an Adult and Child Psychoanalyst trained at and a member of the Western New England Institute for Psychoanalysis in New Haven, CT. From 7/2015-9/2016, I ran the Adolescent Day Hospital at Yale New Haven Hospital.
I do child, adolescent and adult psychotherapy, psychoanalysis and parent work.
Currently, I am on the Clinical Faculty at Yale University supervising psychiatry residents on their long term psychotherapy cases. Also, I am an Adult and Child Psychoanalyst trained at and a member of the Western New England Institute for Psychoanalysis in New Haven, CT. From 7/2015-9/2016, I ran the Adolescent Day Hospital at Yale New Haven Hospital.
I provide support and assistance to adults, young adults, and adolescents who struggle with substance abuse, codependency, or child of alcoholic issues, in my practice.
As a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor I have developed and approach that combines the best clinical practices of Person Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I am also skilled at identifying when a person needs a higher level of care, such as an IOP or inpatient treatment.
I provide support and assistance to adults, young adults, and adolescents who struggle with substance abuse, codependency, or child of alcoholic issues, in my practice.
As a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor I have developed and approach that combines the best clinical practices of Person Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I am also skilled at identifying when a person needs a higher level of care, such as an IOP or inpatient treatment.
I have significant clinical experience with children, adolescents and adults, with a wide variety of issues.
I am board certified in neurofeedback, and I am widely published on the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD. I take a holistic view to the treatment of children, often including functional brain imaging, diet, and family and environmental issues. etc.
I have significant clinical experience with children, adolescents and adults, with a wide variety of issues.
I am board certified in neurofeedback, and I am widely published on the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD. I take a holistic view to the treatment of children, often including functional brain imaging, diet, and family and environmental issues. etc.
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What can a child therapist help with?
A therapist can help with any difficult experience a child may encounter growing up, including learning problems or anxiety related to school, relationship challenges with friends or parents, bullying, intense emotions or phobias, divorce and family dynamics, or the death of a pet or loved one. A therapist can help children process their experience and develop coping skills in an age-appropriate way.
How can I tell if a therapist is a good fit for my child?
A child needs to feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts and feelings, so if your child feels a sense of comfort, ease, and trust with their therapist, that’s a great sign. In addition, a therapist is a good fit for your child if the two can communicate well together; a clinician should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and in an age-appropriate manner.
Do I need to attend therapy with my child?
Parents are an integral part of a child’s therapy, but the specifics of their involvement vary. If your child is young, you may attend most or all sessions; if your child is older, you may attend a few sessions or none; sometimes a therapist may ask you to have a session on your own. Whatever the arrangement, you should expect to work collaboratively with the therapist, your child, and your family members to take steps to help support your child.
How long are sessions with child therapists?
Children’s therapy sessions can last 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes. The length of the session may depend on your child’s age and the type of therapy practiced. You can discuss this with therapists you consult and the one you ultimately move forward with.
How do I get a child to agree to seek therapy?
The best approach is to have an open-ended conversation with your child about how they’re doing and what they might be struggling with. When you raise therapy, discuss the concept in an age-appropriate way, for example explaining that a therapist’s job is to help kids handle their hard or uncomfortable feelings. Frame therapy positively, as an opportunity to explore and build emotional skills—it’s an important tool in the toolbox to help kids feel their best.