Child Therapists in Washington, DC
I value & support parent education/counseling especially as parents navigate through the school system while raising a child with mental health concerns.
Accepting new clients- Life is hard. Most of us want to think that it gets easier but that only occurs when our skills (emotional, mental, physical, spiritual) improve. Therapy is the perfect place to learn and practice new skills while getting the encouragement to make it through life's toughest moments. And I am ready for you. I work with all clients and specialize in the Black/Brown communities, LGBTQ population, couples, and adolescents. I value intersectionality, solutions-focused work, and holistic practices.
I value & support parent education/counseling especially as parents navigate through the school system while raising a child with mental health concerns.
Accepting new clients- Life is hard. Most of us want to think that it gets easier but that only occurs when our skills (emotional, mental, physical, spiritual) improve. Therapy is the perfect place to learn and practice new skills while getting the encouragement to make it through life's toughest moments. And I am ready for you. I work with all clients and specialize in the Black/Brown communities, LGBTQ population, couples, and adolescents. I value intersectionality, solutions-focused work, and holistic practices.
Justine Kalas Reeves
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, DPsych
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20008
In addition to my work with creative and ambitious adults, I work with young children and adolescents to increase harmony, pleasure and satisfaction in life.
I am a child, adolescent and adult psychoanalyst. I enjoy helping individuals, couples and families to live more meaningful and satisfying lives.
In addition to my work with creative and ambitious adults, I work with young children and adolescents to increase harmony, pleasure and satisfaction in life.
I am a child, adolescent and adult psychoanalyst. I enjoy helping individuals, couples and families to live more meaningful and satisfying lives.
The MECCA Group is comprised of a clinically and culturally diverse team of professionals who provide comprehensive services for children, adolescents, young adults, and their support systems in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area.
MECCA is comprised of a multiethnic team of psychological and clinical professionals who provide comprehensive mental health, rehabilitative health, and behavioral health services. Our mission is to provide client-focused and culturally-relevant therapy and comprehensive evaluation services. Our therapists have specialties that include depression, anxiety, parenting/co-parenting, behavior modification, ADHD, and learning disabilities.
The MECCA Group is comprised of a clinically and culturally diverse team of professionals who provide comprehensive services for children, adolescents, young adults, and their support systems in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area.
MECCA is comprised of a multiethnic team of psychological and clinical professionals who provide comprehensive mental health, rehabilitative health, and behavioral health services. Our mission is to provide client-focused and culturally-relevant therapy and comprehensive evaluation services. Our therapists have specialties that include depression, anxiety, parenting/co-parenting, behavior modification, ADHD, and learning disabilities.
Are you a parent of a child, teen or young adult struggling with big feelings? Does your child go from 1-100 in a second? Let's slow down, understand what your child is experiencing and learn together! Are you a young adult entering a new phase or overwhelmed with today's pressures of work, family, friends and relationships? Stages and changes are hard to go through alone, luckily, you don't have to.
Being experts in telehealth, I utilize virtual art, movement, meditation, narrative, play, CBT, DBT and psychodynamic techniques to meet you where you are at and connect. I understand the impact of families and work with the entire family to support your child through this process along with offering education consulting services.
Are you a parent of a child, teen or young adult struggling with big feelings? Does your child go from 1-100 in a second? Let's slow down, understand what your child is experiencing and learn together! Are you a young adult entering a new phase or overwhelmed with today's pressures of work, family, friends and relationships? Stages and changes are hard to go through alone, luckily, you don't have to.
Being experts in telehealth, I utilize virtual art, movement, meditation, narrative, play, CBT, DBT and psychodynamic techniques to meet you where you are at and connect. I understand the impact of families and work with the entire family to support your child through this process along with offering education consulting services.
Kristin Pillay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MEd, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20015
Waitlist for new clients
I have extensive experience working with kids, adolescents, and families and use a strengths based approach to meet children where they are.
I specialize in the changing needs of families, children and adolescents from ages 4-14 including parenting, school challenges, life transitions, ADHD, anxiety, depression, relationships, self esteem. Our creative therapeutic interventions utilize movement, mindfulness, play, art, and a therapy dog-all there to meet kids and adolescents where they are.
I have extensive experience working with kids, adolescents, and families and use a strengths based approach to meet children where they are.
I specialize in the changing needs of families, children and adolescents from ages 4-14 including parenting, school challenges, life transitions, ADHD, anxiety, depression, relationships, self esteem. Our creative therapeutic interventions utilize movement, mindfulness, play, art, and a therapy dog-all there to meet kids and adolescents where they are.
Kendra Scott—Young Adults•Teens•College Students
Counselor, MEd, LGPC
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20005
My clinical experience extends from school-age children to adults of diverse backgrounds.
Is your child struggling with a learning disability? Do you wish you could help them but don't know how? Your support coupled with effective therapy can help your child navigate the educational landscape with confidence and resilience. Learning disabilities do not define your child! You or your child can develop practical tools that support growth.
My clinical experience extends from school-age children to adults of diverse backgrounds.
Is your child struggling with a learning disability? Do you wish you could help them but don't know how? Your support coupled with effective therapy can help your child navigate the educational landscape with confidence and resilience. Learning disabilities do not define your child! You or your child can develop practical tools that support growth.
I help parents who are struggling with challenges with their young child (0-6 years) around any number of issues, including: sleep, feeding, potty learning, cooperation, getting through daily routines, discipline, challenges functioning in a group setting, developing positive peer relationships, learning to develop self-regulation, and managing sibling rivalry.
My approach is collaborative--guiding parents in doing the detective work of decoding the meaning of their children’s behavior to understand the root cause of the challenge and implement strategies that best meet the needs of their individual child. As part of this process, I offer home and school visits to provide direct coaching to parents and teachers.
I help parents who are struggling with challenges with their young child (0-6 years) around any number of issues, including: sleep, feeding, potty learning, cooperation, getting through daily routines, discipline, challenges functioning in a group setting, developing positive peer relationships, learning to develop self-regulation, and managing sibling rivalry.
My approach is collaborative--guiding parents in doing the detective work of decoding the meaning of their children’s behavior to understand the root cause of the challenge and implement strategies that best meet the needs of their individual child. As part of this process, I offer home and school visits to provide direct coaching to parents and teachers.
Have you or a member of your family experienced a trauma, suffered a loss or are having trouble overcoming past events? I meet all children, individuals and families where they are.
My approach is assuming that you have been doing the best you can considering what you have been through and I will utilize a strengths based approach to connect with you and formulate a treatment plan. I am a firm believer in utilizing treatments that have a strong demonstrated success of working through vigorous research and in a time limited manner.
Have you or a member of your family experienced a trauma, suffered a loss or are having trouble overcoming past events? I meet all children, individuals and families where they are.
My approach is assuming that you have been doing the best you can considering what you have been through and I will utilize a strengths based approach to connect with you and formulate a treatment plan. I am a firm believer in utilizing treatments that have a strong demonstrated success of working through vigorous research and in a time limited manner.
I specialize in the treatment of trauma, specifically child sexual abuse.
I completed a one year postdoctoral fellowship in Trauma Focused-CBT at UMDNJ and I utilize this approach in treating children and adolescents. I have a strong interest in working with families and youth in communicating about sexual identification/orientation issues.
I specialize in the treatment of trauma, specifically child sexual abuse.
I completed a one year postdoctoral fellowship in Trauma Focused-CBT at UMDNJ and I utilize this approach in treating children and adolescents. I have a strong interest in working with families and youth in communicating about sexual identification/orientation issues.
My goal is to help children and teens find, accept, and love themselves.
I believe that therapy should be engaging and relatable, so I incorporate games, music, and creative activities into sessions—something my younger clients often enjoy and connect with. My warm, down-to-earth style helps foster trust and encourages kids and teens to open up, explore their feelings, and develop the confidence to overcome life’s challenges.
My goal is to help children and teens find, accept, and love themselves.
I believe that therapy should be engaging and relatable, so I incorporate games, music, and creative activities into sessions—something my younger clients often enjoy and connect with. My warm, down-to-earth style helps foster trust and encourages kids and teens to open up, explore their feelings, and develop the confidence to overcome life’s challenges.
During this time, I am dedicated to providing services safely for adults, children, and parents via phone or Zoom.
I've worked with a wide range of individuals who have been deeply impacted by trauma due to family conflict, instability, and hardship. I have specialized experience working with trauma-related mental illness and attempt to create a brave space for clients to process their most vulnerable experiences. I enjoy being creative and collaborative with my clients while acknowledging each individual's intrinsic value and worth. I strive to provide an inclusive environment for my clients, giving empathy, acceptance, and empowerment to help them overcome shame and the overwhelming way their trauma impacts their lives.
During this time, I am dedicated to providing services safely for adults, children, and parents via phone or Zoom.
I've worked with a wide range of individuals who have been deeply impacted by trauma due to family conflict, instability, and hardship. I have specialized experience working with trauma-related mental illness and attempt to create a brave space for clients to process their most vulnerable experiences. I enjoy being creative and collaborative with my clients while acknowledging each individual's intrinsic value and worth. I strive to provide an inclusive environment for my clients, giving empathy, acceptance, and empowerment to help them overcome shame and the overwhelming way their trauma impacts their lives.
Meet Our Child Therapists
Next Level Up Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, LPC
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20016
At Next Level Up Counseling, we specialize in services to children, caregivers and families navigating behavioral challenges and anxiety disorders in childhood.
With the state of mental health and mental health services today, it became clear that, very simply, people need more options for convenient, available, good support in the community when it comes to addressing their own mental health and the mental health of people in their care.
At Next Level Up Counseling, we specialize in services to children, caregivers and families navigating behavioral challenges and anxiety disorders in childhood.
With the state of mental health and mental health services today, it became clear that, very simply, people need more options for convenient, available, good support in the community when it comes to addressing their own mental health and the mental health of people in their care.
Judith Wides
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MEd, LMFT, BACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20003
I am a seasoned clinician with 30+ years of working both nationally and internationally with children, families and educational programs.
My approach is very practical and direct. I focus on helping you gain greater clarity as I support you in making meaningful changes in your relationships, parenting, and professional pursuits. Success will be defined by you feeling that you have found a more authentic path toward contentment in your daily life.
I am a seasoned clinician with 30+ years of working both nationally and internationally with children, families and educational programs.
My approach is very practical and direct. I focus on helping you gain greater clarity as I support you in making meaningful changes in your relationships, parenting, and professional pursuits. Success will be defined by you feeling that you have found a more authentic path toward contentment in your daily life.
I am dedicated to helping children, adolescents, adults, and families begin to heal and get "unstuck" by freeing themselves of distressing and sometimes debilitating feelings such as depression, anxiety, and feeling out of control.
I have post doctoral training in psychodynamic and psychoanalytic psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults.
I am dedicated to helping children, adolescents, adults, and families begin to heal and get "unstuck" by freeing themselves of distressing and sometimes debilitating feelings such as depression, anxiety, and feeling out of control.
I have post doctoral training in psychodynamic and psychoanalytic psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience in service to children and families.
My ideal client is someone who is committed to self-love, self-exploration, and growth; yet may be unsure of how to use these tools to enact change. This person may be an apprehensive novice to the world of therapy or a veteran consumer. All are welcome.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience in service to children and families.
My ideal client is someone who is committed to self-love, self-exploration, and growth; yet may be unsure of how to use these tools to enact change. This person may be an apprehensive novice to the world of therapy or a veteran consumer. All are welcome.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults facing whatever challenges that arise in the many different chapters of our lives.
I am known for my kindness and a gentle approach. I provide a safe space where you can ask questions and feel supported as you acquire the tools to support yourself or your loved ones. First and foremost, I will assure you that you are not alone.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults facing whatever challenges that arise in the many different chapters of our lives.
I am known for my kindness and a gentle approach. I provide a safe space where you can ask questions and feel supported as you acquire the tools to support yourself or your loved ones. First and foremost, I will assure you that you are not alone.
Active Psychotherapy Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC
Verified Verified
Online Only
I also serve as a mental health consultant for childhood and early childhood programs in Fairfax where I provide play therapy for young children with emotional and behavioral problems and parents' consultations.
My main goal is not only assisting clients to gain insight into their problems but also empowering them to make the desired changes they seek to make in their lives.
I also serve as a mental health consultant for childhood and early childhood programs in Fairfax where I provide play therapy for young children with emotional and behavioral problems and parents' consultations.
My main goal is not only assisting clients to gain insight into their problems but also empowering them to make the desired changes they seek to make in their lives.
I have been working with children and adolescents for over 25 years and as a licensed clinical social worker for 15 years.
I enjoy working with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Through this work, I developed a strong interest in family therapy and enjoy working with the family unit on effective communication skills and stress reduction/coping skills. I received my certification in Trauma Counseling for Children and Adolescents in 2011.
I have been working with children and adolescents for over 25 years and as a licensed clinical social worker for 15 years.
I enjoy working with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Through this work, I developed a strong interest in family therapy and enjoy working with the family unit on effective communication skills and stress reduction/coping skills. I received my certification in Trauma Counseling for Children and Adolescents in 2011.
Capitol Hill Counseling and Resource Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
Our licensed professionals specialize in evidence-based therapy that integrates a Christian perspective for children ages 3 and up, teens, adults and families.
At the Capitol Hill Counseling and Resource Center, we know life isn't always easy. At some point, many of us need a little help to work through the challenges we face. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship issues or something else, there is hope. Initially, you may be hesitant to seek help thru therapy. Most people are, but when you do, you can be confident you are taking a courageous first step towards getting to a better place and a better you. We are ready to help you become the person you want to be. We offer help, healing and hope.
Our licensed professionals specialize in evidence-based therapy that integrates a Christian perspective for children ages 3 and up, teens, adults and families.
At the Capitol Hill Counseling and Resource Center, we know life isn't always easy. At some point, many of us need a little help to work through the challenges we face. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship issues or something else, there is hope. Initially, you may be hesitant to seek help thru therapy. Most people are, but when you do, you can be confident you are taking a courageous first step towards getting to a better place and a better you. We are ready to help you become the person you want to be. We offer help, healing and hope.
John W Cornelius
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, MSW, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20036
With children, adolescents, and young adults, I combine relationship and calming skills to reduce ADHD and family discord and increase self-efficacy.
I help individuals work on life issues tied to anxiety and depression, relationship difficulties, stress symptoms tied to childhood trauma, and families struggling with behavioral challenges. I teach communication skills that help with difficult relationships. These skills include helping my clients improve their power, voice, and contact with significant others. I employ many approaches in psychotherapy, including psychodynamic, gestalt, somatic experiencing (SE), accelerated experiential dynamic (AEDP), cognitive behavioral (CBT) and emotionally focused couples therapy (EFT).
With children, adolescents, and young adults, I combine relationship and calming skills to reduce ADHD and family discord and increase self-efficacy.
I help individuals work on life issues tied to anxiety and depression, relationship difficulties, stress symptoms tied to childhood trauma, and families struggling with behavioral challenges. I teach communication skills that help with difficult relationships. These skills include helping my clients improve their power, voice, and contact with significant others. I employ many approaches in psychotherapy, including psychodynamic, gestalt, somatic experiencing (SE), accelerated experiential dynamic (AEDP), cognitive behavioral (CBT) and emotionally focused couples therapy (EFT).
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Washington, DC 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 Washington 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 Washington 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.