Child Therapists in Washington, DC
** ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS (TELEHEALTH AND IN-PERSON) We work with AGES 4-99 ( CHILDREN AND ADULTS) with anxiety disorders (e.g., Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Separation Anxiety Disorder, Specific Phobia, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder), School Refusal, "Failure to Launch" syndrome, Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders (e.g., Skin Picking, Trichotillomania), and depression.
We specialize in cognitive-behavioral treatments (e.g., cognitive restructuring, behavioral activation), particularly exposure-based therapies for anxiety and depressive disorders. Complementary to our individual cognitive-behavioral work, we use parent-management training to reinforce and generalize skills in the home and school environment.
** ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS (TELEHEALTH AND IN-PERSON) We work with AGES 4-99 ( CHILDREN AND ADULTS) with anxiety disorders (e.g., Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Separation Anxiety Disorder, Specific Phobia, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder), School Refusal, "Failure to Launch" syndrome, Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders (e.g., Skin Picking, Trichotillomania), and depression.
We specialize in cognitive-behavioral treatments (e.g., cognitive restructuring, behavioral activation), particularly exposure-based therapies for anxiety and depressive disorders. Complementary to our individual cognitive-behavioral work, we use parent-management training to reinforce and generalize skills in the home and school environment.
I love working with kids of all ages, especially queer and trans youth and their families!
Hi, I’m Sarah Beth (she/they). I’m a White genderqueer therapist who provides individual, couples, and family therapy in person and online. I specialize in individual & family therapy for queer and transgender youth and their families. I provide a safe, affirming, and age-appropriate space for nurturing, acceptance, and self-exploration. I understand therapy as one tool among many for supporting youth and adults to find more joy and resilience in their daily lives. I support clients to increase their capacity to be active participants in building a better world, through attunement to relationships with self and others.
I love working with kids of all ages, especially queer and trans youth and their families!
Hi, I’m Sarah Beth (she/they). I’m a White genderqueer therapist who provides individual, couples, and family therapy in person and online. I specialize in individual & family therapy for queer and transgender youth and their families. I provide a safe, affirming, and age-appropriate space for nurturing, acceptance, and self-exploration. I understand therapy as one tool among many for supporting youth and adults to find more joy and resilience in their daily lives. I support clients to increase their capacity to be active participants in building a better world, through attunement to relationships with self and others.
Shamara Howze
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC, RPT-S
3 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20003
Waitlist for new clients
I hope to support you as a caregiver and your child on your journey.
I want to support you and your family by using evidence based models that empower both you and your child. I use play therapy modalities that are most appropriate for therapy with children. I also use play and other expressive therapies with teens.
I hope to support you as a caregiver and your child on your journey.
I want to support you and your family by using evidence based models that empower both you and your child. I use play therapy modalities that are most appropriate for therapy with children. I also use play and other expressive therapies with teens.
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 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.
As most of us have learned, life presents us with many opportunities for stress, anxiety and emotional turmoil. Sometimes we need professional support to help us navigate challenges in our life. Each of us is unique and therapeutic treatment must also change based on this quality. Therapy is simply a tool that can help you steer the course of your life to the best of your ability so that you can achieve your goals. I provide supportive therapy at a non-judgmental stance and hope that you will find me open and easy to talk to.
As most of us have learned, life presents us with many opportunities for stress, anxiety and emotional turmoil. Sometimes we need professional support to help us navigate challenges in our life. Each of us is unique and therapeutic treatment must also change based on this quality. Therapy is simply a tool that can help you steer the course of your life to the best of your ability so that you can achieve your goals. I provide supportive therapy at a non-judgmental stance and hope that you will find me open and easy to talk to.
I work with adults, adolescents and children to create a safe space in which to explore and understand struggles, develop healthy coping skills, and cultivate fulfilling relationships.
I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents, and provide services tailored to the child or adolescent’s developmental level and needs. I help to strengthen family relationships by working to understand the feelings and needs that underlie troubling behavior or symptoms, and helping the child or teenager develop skills to navigate their world more effectively. I offer consultations for parents who wish to address any worries, struggles or concerns they are experiencing as parents, or to work on their parenting skills and their relationship with their children.
I work with adults, adolescents and children to create a safe space in which to explore and understand struggles, develop healthy coping skills, and cultivate fulfilling relationships.
I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents, and provide services tailored to the child or adolescent’s developmental level and needs. I help to strengthen family relationships by working to understand the feelings and needs that underlie troubling behavior or symptoms, and helping the child or teenager develop skills to navigate their world more effectively. I offer consultations for parents who wish to address any worries, struggles or concerns they are experiencing as parents, or to work on their parenting skills and their relationship with their children.
I see adults, children over 9 years old, adolescents and couples.
With couples, I use a developmental model based on self-psychology. I have experience working with couples who are looking to improve their sex lives. Lastly, I have worked with many blended families on how to set expectations and boundaries with first and second families.
I see adults, children over 9 years old, adolescents and couples.
With couples, I use a developmental model based on self-psychology. I have experience working with couples who are looking to improve their sex lives. Lastly, I have worked with many blended families on how to set expectations and boundaries with first and second families.
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.
I love to provide a safe empathic place during therapy. I love helping clients gain insight and skills to improve their well-being. I love engaging in solution focused therapy. I like to explore and help you identify and express internalized feelings. I have been a guest on rocktheflow.com radio discussing relationship issues. I offer evening and weekend appointments. In Maryland, I provide concierge services in the Baltimore Metropolitan area. Please call for details. In addition provide telehealth services.
I love to provide a safe empathic place during therapy. I love helping clients gain insight and skills to improve their well-being. I love engaging in solution focused therapy. I like to explore and help you identify and express internalized feelings. I have been a guest on rocktheflow.com radio discussing relationship issues. I offer evening and weekend appointments. In Maryland, I provide concierge services in the Baltimore Metropolitan area. Please call for details. In addition provide telehealth services.
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.
Whether you're seeking therapy for yourself or your child, adolescent, or family unit, I tailor my approach to meet your specific needs and goals.
Drawing from modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), internal family systems (IFS), strength-based approaches, trauma informed care, and mindfulness-based interventions, I empower clients to cultivate insight, develop coping skills, and foster meaningful connections with themselves and others.
Whether you're seeking therapy for yourself or your child, adolescent, or family unit, I tailor my approach to meet your specific needs and goals.
Drawing from modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), internal family systems (IFS), strength-based approaches, trauma informed care, and mindfulness-based interventions, I empower clients to cultivate insight, develop coping skills, and foster meaningful connections with themselves and others.
I work with children, teens, families, & adults to address obstacles like anxiety, depression, life changes, racial trauma, behavioral concerns, family dynamics, and work/school related stress.
I am an interdisciplinary therapist holding a Marriage and Family Therapist license and a doctorate in Counseling. I am also a mental health researcher and educator. My approach to therapy is integrative, grounded in Systems Theory and is trauma informed. I sustain an intersectional framework fostering culturally inclusive mental health.
I work with children, teens, families, & adults to address obstacles like anxiety, depression, life changes, racial trauma, behavioral concerns, family dynamics, and work/school related stress.
I am an interdisciplinary therapist holding a Marriage and Family Therapist license and a doctorate in Counseling. I am also a mental health researcher and educator. My approach to therapy is integrative, grounded in Systems Theory and is trauma informed. I sustain an intersectional framework fostering culturally inclusive mental health.
I specialize in expressive therapy for children and adolescents.
I am passionate about identity development and women's emotional healing. I am Humanistic Sandtray (levels I & II) trained, ASIST certified, and am undergoing certification in Maternal Mental Health Training to work with post-maternal mental health disorders.
I specialize in expressive therapy for children and adolescents.
I am passionate about identity development and women's emotional healing. I am Humanistic Sandtray (levels I & II) trained, ASIST certified, and am undergoing certification in Maternal Mental Health Training to work with post-maternal mental health disorders.
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.
Gotel & Thrive, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, RPT-S
3 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20003
Like that constant wondering about whether you are viewed as competent at work; like that disappointment you cover up with food, drink or overachieving because you haven’t met “the one;” like that hurt you carry from a past that shamed you or the depths of grief; or like the helplessness feel when your child is struggling.
I want you to know that all parts of you are welcomed here: That fun-loving part, the professional (pardon, the perfectionist part :o), the race part, the gender and sexuality parts, the parent part, and that hurt or insecure child part. We offer you a soft place to fall…and to get back up.
Like that constant wondering about whether you are viewed as competent at work; like that disappointment you cover up with food, drink or overachieving because you haven’t met “the one;” like that hurt you carry from a past that shamed you or the depths of grief; or like the helplessness feel when your child is struggling.
I want you to know that all parts of you are welcomed here: That fun-loving part, the professional (pardon, the perfectionist part :o), the race part, the gender and sexuality parts, the parent part, and that hurt or insecure child part. We offer you a soft place to fall…and to get back up.
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I received a Bachelor’s of Social Work from Iona College in New York and a Master’s of Social Work from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. During my studies, I focused on community mental health and crisis management in youth and young adults. My passion has always been to de-stigmatize mental health in the BIPOC communities, while discovering and providing creative expressive ways that resonate with our population more culturally.
I have worked with clients ranging from ages 2-24 that have experienced depression, trauma, anxiety, PTSD, and simply just regular life stressors and transitions.
I received a Bachelor’s of Social Work from Iona College in New York and a Master’s of Social Work from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. During my studies, I focused on community mental health and crisis management in youth and young adults. My passion has always been to de-stigmatize mental health in the BIPOC communities, while discovering and providing creative expressive ways that resonate with our population more culturally.
I have worked with clients ranging from ages 2-24 that have experienced depression, trauma, anxiety, PTSD, and simply just regular life stressors and transitions.
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.
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 the past 21 years, I have provided therapy for children, adolescents, and adults to facilitate their trauma healing, manage current stressors, and develop more helpful coping strategies.
My clinical approach is always mindful of attachment needs, brain development, and how chronic stress impacts one's brain and body. If you have experienced traumatic stress you may be experiencing the following reactions: struggling with daily functioning; difficulty focusing; negative beliefs about self and others; difficulty feeling positive emotions; angry outbursts; flashbacks; feeling tense, on edge, or easily startled; physical pain; significant self-blame and shame; avoidance of traumatic memories, thoughts, feelings, and situations; nightmares; or difficulty falling and staying asleep.
During the past 21 years, I have provided therapy for children, adolescents, and adults to facilitate their trauma healing, manage current stressors, and develop more helpful coping strategies.
My clinical approach is always mindful of attachment needs, brain development, and how chronic stress impacts one's brain and body. If you have experienced traumatic stress you may be experiencing the following reactions: struggling with daily functioning; difficulty focusing; negative beliefs about self and others; difficulty feeling positive emotions; angry outbursts; flashbacks; feeling tense, on edge, or easily startled; physical pain; significant self-blame and shame; avoidance of traumatic memories, thoughts, feelings, and situations; nightmares; or difficulty falling and staying asleep.
Sammi Rosenfeld
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, DC LPC, MD LCPC, MSEd, CCTP
Washington, DC 20008
Waitlist for new clients
I am a mental health and school counselor passionate about supporting the growth of children and young adults.
My employment in both Philadelphia and the DMV have afforded me experience and competence working with a range of socioeconomic, racial, ability/access, gender, and sexuality identities. Cultural competency is hugely important and integral to my work. I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and a SPACE and SPACE for Schools trained provider.
I am a mental health and school counselor passionate about supporting the growth of children and young adults.
My employment in both Philadelphia and the DMV have afforded me experience and competence working with a range of socioeconomic, racial, ability/access, gender, and sexuality identities. Cultural competency is hugely important and integral to my work. I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and a SPACE and SPACE for Schools trained provider.
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Child Therapists
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.