Child Therapists in Delaware
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Olga Yatzus
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMH, NCSP, RPT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a professional counselor with a specialty in play therapy, my therapeutic approach in working with
children
, teens, adults, and families includes a holistic and contextual family approach addressing family stressors, interpersonal conflicts, attachment issues, and parent/
child
conflicts. I treat
children
from age 2 1/2+ utilizing play therapy techniques to explore personal and interpersonal stressors. Parents are included in treatment to support them in addressing family therapy issues, attachments issues, trauma (PTSD), and parenting skills. Adult therapy is available for any adult seeking personal growth.
Rhonda Bailey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LPCMH
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have worked with
children
and their families in the State of Delaware for over 15 years.
I specialize in working with clients who have experienced trauma. My goal is to help you better understand how the trauma that you have experienced has and is affecting your current life. I hope to teach you skills to address your symptoms, to help you think better about yourself, others and the world, to help you learn ways to cope if any symptoms arise again and to treat other problems often related to traumatic experiences such as depression, anxiety or misuse of alcohol or drugs.
Shawnisha Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMH
Verified
Verified
Shawnisha has a wealth of direct therapeutic care experience working with
children
, youth and young adults across multiple settings including: traditional therapeutic settings, community settings (recreational and vocational environments), in-home therapy and school-based settings.
Shawnisha is a Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health (LPCMH) in the state of Delaware who utilizes restorative practices to help female preteens, adolescents and young women thrive holistically with the goal of promoting healthy communities. Shawnisha utilizes the individual strengths of participants seeking therapeutic services as the foundation for treatment, and builds upon those strengths and protective factors throughout the therapeutic relationship.
River Mihok
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
In my work with
children
, I focus on increasing coping skills so that they can learn how to respond more adaptively to situations.
I specialize in helping
children
+ adults build ‘toolkits’ - a set of skills that can help clients better cope with current life difficulties and have success dealing with future challenges. I’m very interactive and teach a variety of coping skills that individuals can apply immediately to learn how to successfully manage daily as well as their extraordinary stressors. Clients gain skills that become a foundation of stability, meaning our work helps with current problems and also brings long-term solutions for sustainable health + resiliency.
Not accepting new clients
Sarah Robins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I use a diverse treatment approach pulling from my experience and training in individual and
child
and family therapy.
Life can be extremely challenging at times. Sometimes it feels as if no one could possibly understand the distress, chaos, and emotional pain that we carry with us. Whether you are struggling to better understand and cope with your
child
's unique emotional difficulties, are looking to strengthen family relationships or wanting to develop new insights and coping strategies, I am here to help. As a therapist, it is my goal and commitment to support
children
, adolescents, young adults, and families in discovering their full potential for awareness, growth, and compassion.
ResilientKids- Eco & Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
Counselor, LPCMH
Verified
Verified
Utilizing a strengths based approach, she provides treatment by joining the
child
and their family through both traditional office-based sessions, and equine assisted psychotherapy and eco therapy.
Marissa is a licensed professional counselor of mental health (LPCMH), certified trauma practitioner, and a nationally certified counselor (NCC) who is passionate about providing nurturing practices that best serve
children
, adolescents and their families. We specialize in trauma-focused care, offering equine assisted therapy designed to elicit profound insights and emotions. Through cultivating genuine connections with horses, our approach empowers clients to recognize their behavioral patterns and make conscious choices for transformation within a secure, compassionate, and accepting setting.
Tomaro M Pilgrim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSc, MShs, HS-BCP, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Quality care provided includes, a) internal strength recognition/building; b) parent/
child
relationship building; c) support groups focused on encouragement, enlightenment & inner peace; d) journaling & meditation; e) self-esteem/self-worth, self-care & assertiveness for teens/adolescents; and more.
I have been working in the mental health field for over 20 years, providing community-based, family-centered support services that help strengthen, encourage and guide individuals, youth, and families. My professional experience includes teaching parent education, basic life skills, motivation, stress/depression/anxiety, relationship issues, juvenile delinquency, grief (loss of a parent due to addiction, prison, divorce) and meditation. Together, my clients and I work on building their knowledge, strength, and encouragement which gives them the ability to lead happier, healthier lives.
Not accepting new clients
Becca McAdams
Counselor, LPCMH, NCC, M Ed
Verified
Verified
This rollercoaster of life can feel more scary than exciting. This can make life feel distressing and dizzying, instead of enjoyable or fun. Having someone to help during the downs, and cheering during the ups can make such a difference. Whether you're looking for yourself or your
child
, as a therapist, my role is to support during growth or setbacks, challenge an unhealthy mindset, and cheer on the progress. For families, I specifically look to enhance the attachment within the family and increase skills to reinforce healthy dynamics or develop new ones.
Not accepting new clients
Rebecca L Zenkert
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I believe that every individual has the right to live a full and satisfying life. Sometimes things get in the way, such as a history of trauma, unresolved grief, family difficulties, or just "everyday" stressors which feel overwhelming. You may be searching for a therapist because you do not feel as fulfilled or content with life as you could. You may be looking for help for a loved one, such as a
child
or a spouse. Contacting a therapist is the first step toward a journey of healing. I encourage you to take that step today.
Jerry E Lindquist
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Hi. My name is Dr. Jerry Lindquist. I am licensed as a psychologist in Delaware (Lic. No. B1-0011265). I have practiced clinical psychology for over 30 years. I have extensive experience treating special needs
children
, adolescents and adults and their families. I am also well-versed in psychological and neuropsychological testing for learning disabilities and other minor neurocognitive disorders (ADHD, e.g.). My experience also includes psychotherapeutic interventions for more typical mental health concerns (Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, etc.) with
children
, adolescents and adults.
Kathleen King
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I enjoy working with
children
and families to address their unique circumstances and challenges. I work with
children
of all ages, from early childhood through adolescence. I enjoy supporting parents as they manage the ups and downs of parenting
children
of all ages. I work from a stregnths-based perspective and believe that client motivation to participate actively in therapy is a great indicator of success. I utilize evidence-based treatments including cognitive-behavioral therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, and Parent-
Child
Interaction Therapy to treat anxiety, depression, stress, and challenging behavior.
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Psychotherapist, I specialize in the treatment of
children
ages 3 -14. If your
child
is exhibiting behaviors that are of concern to you as a parent, play therapy may be highly beneficial. If your
child
is showing signs of anger, anxiety or a change in behavior, play therapy can make a difference. I treat a wide range of issues in a
child
friendly and non-invasive yet effective manner. I have successfully treated
children
with ADHD, anxiety, Asperger's, Bi-polar,Tourette's, PDD, Trauma, Adjustment Disorder, Sensory Integration.
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Sharon A Magee
MS, NCC
Working with
children
, families, young adults and women by providing support with anxiety, life transitions, blended families, grief as well as navigating educational settings.
Lamont Josey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CAADC, CCFC, CSSOTS
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
It is my primary focus to help empower my clients to make meaningful changes in their lives through goal-directed interventions and strategic planning. With twenty plus years of experience working with adults,
children
, adolescents, families and various mental health & addiction populations, I encourage the use of one's own strengths to overcome challenging issues. I have been trained to treat various mental health and addictions issues. I use evidence-based, goal oriented and measurable techniques to assist in the therapeutic process. This journey I promise to take with you will achieve positive outcomes and results.
Vinnie L Fabber
Counselor, LMHPC, NBCC, RPT, PhD
Verified
Verified
I believe everyone has the capacity to grow and change as well as heal. I also believe the counseling relationship should be a good fit. I provide psychological services to adults, adolescents and
children
. As a Registered Play Therapist I allow the
child
to express feelings in a safe playful environment. I offer individual and group process for adolescent struggling with life challenges. If stress, anxiety, depression and anger is affecting your relationships, work, mental/physical health and your daily life seems overwhelming, I provide a supportive, positive counseling relationship that is collaborative and helpful.
New World Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT, CHT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My specialty area is with
children
and families.
In practice in Delaware I am focused on offering services that fit for a small group of people who are looking for specific attention for their felt unique experiences. My belief is that every one has this valid experience of themselves and that some people find this occurs with greater ease than others. My niche seems to be connecting with people who feel out of a box, or caught between the cracks. At the same time everyone is unique including my clients who feel more “every day”. In PA I eased into practice and though I then went to open my office to continue a bit further south(Glen Mills) it allows me to seeing people in PA.
Janelle Goralski Evans
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed Professional Counselor with over 25 years of experience working with diverse populations:
Children
, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I have worked in various treatment settings: residential treatment, day treatment, foster care, agency, school (elementary, middle and high school), and private practice. I treat depression, anxiety, trauma, adolescent issues, family therapy, loss and grief, school issues, attachment, EAP/work-related issues. I am trained in PCIT.
Michelle C Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have over 12 years working with woman,
children
, and adolescents in various settings to address experiences with depression, abandonment, attachment issues, or just struggles with coping with their daily stressors.
Samuel Blumberg
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My clients include
children
, adolescents and adults.
With 25 years of experience as a psychologist, I have found that the majority of clients would like to resolve their distressing problems as quickly as they can. I utilize short-term treatment approaches, because they have generally been demonstrated to be as effective as long-term treatment. The approaches I use include cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, and family systems treatments.
Jennifer Morgan-Binns
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Life is sometimes difficult and it is hard to gain perspective. Also, family and interpersonal relationships can be so complex and challenging. Are you or your
child
/family struggling? Would you benefit from compassionate professional support? What would it feel like for you to live the life you've dreamed of, to have the relationships you've hoped for and to feel loved and supported each day? Are you ready for this life-changing journey? Let me help you unpack your concerns, repair your relationship with yourself and others, remind you that you are enough and that you can be happy and whole.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Delaware 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 Delaware 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 Delaware 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.