Therapists for Children in Covington, LA
With twenty years of experience as a clinical therapist I am able to offer my clients support on a broad range of mental health needs. While working with clients of all ages and a broad range of clinical needs; adolescents and young adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood disorders are my speciality.
With twenty years of experience as a clinical therapist I am able to offer my clients support on a broad range of mental health needs. While working with clients of all ages and a broad range of clinical needs; adolescents and young adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood disorders are my speciality.
Therapeutic Partners, LLC, is an outpatient behavioral health clinic owned and operated by clinicians who believe progressive, integrative care vastly improves patient outcomes. We specialize in trauma informed care and have multiple therapist trained in several evidence based approaches, including EMDR, Parent Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT), and Trauma Based CBT to name a few. We also offer Neurofeedback (ILF) as an adjunct intervention for our clients. Our team-based approach assists our clients in achieving their highest possible level of functioning, thus improving the overall wellness of our community.
Therapeutic Partners, LLC, is an outpatient behavioral health clinic owned and operated by clinicians who believe progressive, integrative care vastly improves patient outcomes. We specialize in trauma informed care and have multiple therapist trained in several evidence based approaches, including EMDR, Parent Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT), and Trauma Based CBT to name a few. We also offer Neurofeedback (ILF) as an adjunct intervention for our clients. Our team-based approach assists our clients in achieving their highest possible level of functioning, thus improving the overall wellness of our community.
Juliee Montelaro
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC, CCTP
2 Endorsed
Covington, LA 70433
Waitlist for new clients
I believe everyone is unique and can reach their full potential in a safe, supportive space. I offer empathy and a non-judgmental approach as clients move through the counseling process, helping them gain insight into their life stories and experiences. Together, we will explore, grow, and heal while building skills and self-understanding. I am especially passionate about helping those dealing with medical trauma and chronic illness, and I understand how ongoing health challenges affect identity, emotional well-being, and daily life. My goal is to offer a space to process, heal, build resilience, and find balance and meaning.
I believe everyone is unique and can reach their full potential in a safe, supportive space. I offer empathy and a non-judgmental approach as clients move through the counseling process, helping them gain insight into their life stories and experiences. Together, we will explore, grow, and heal while building skills and self-understanding. I am especially passionate about helping those dealing with medical trauma and chronic illness, and I understand how ongoing health challenges affect identity, emotional well-being, and daily life. My goal is to offer a space to process, heal, build resilience, and find balance and meaning.
I have 8 years of experience working at a Children's Advocacy Center helping kids and teens heal from trauma they survived; 1 year in public schools working with families experiencing homelessness; and 10 years in universities helping young adults find their path and passion while also navigating the stress of school and adult responsibilities.
I am trained and experienced at implementing Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) to help kids and teens heal from trauma. I also use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to help clients to manage difficult emotions and develop healthy coping skills.
I have 8 years of experience working at a Children's Advocacy Center helping kids and teens heal from trauma they survived; 1 year in public schools working with families experiencing homelessness; and 10 years in universities helping young adults find their path and passion while also navigating the stress of school and adult responsibilities.
I am trained and experienced at implementing Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) to help kids and teens heal from trauma. I also use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to help clients to manage difficult emotions and develop healthy coping skills.
Vanessa Cutrer
Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, PLMFT, PLPC
1 Endorsed
Covington, LA 70433
I also have experience working with children and teens, including those who have experienced trauma, emotional distress, or suicidal thoughts, offering care that is both gentle and structured.
If you are ready for a change, therapy can can create powerful, life-changing results. Together we can move you from feeling overwhelmed to feeling equipped, from disconnected to deeply understood, and from stuck to moving forward with clarity and purpose. Many clients find that not only do their symptoms improve, but their relationships, confidence, and overall quality of life significantly increase. You deserve to feel better, and meaningful change is absolutely within reach. Reach out for a free consultation-I'm here to help you get started.
I also have experience working with children and teens, including those who have experienced trauma, emotional distress, or suicidal thoughts, offering care that is both gentle and structured.
If you are ready for a change, therapy can can create powerful, life-changing results. Together we can move you from feeling overwhelmed to feeling equipped, from disconnected to deeply understood, and from stuck to moving forward with clarity and purpose. Many clients find that not only do their symptoms improve, but their relationships, confidence, and overall quality of life significantly increase. You deserve to feel better, and meaningful change is absolutely within reach. Reach out for a free consultation-I'm here to help you get started.
I provide trauma-informed counseling for adults and children (ages 10+) who are struggling with anxiety, PTSD, depression, relationship challenges, grief, or major life changes.
As an Emdria Certified Therapist, I provide EMDR therapy for trauma, PTSD, and anxiety. I work with military, veterans, first responders, adults, and adolescents (10+) facing stress, grief, relationship issues, divorce, and life transitions. My approach is empathetic, structured, and goal-focused, helping you heal, regain confidence, and move forward.
I provide trauma-informed counseling for adults and children (ages 10+) who are struggling with anxiety, PTSD, depression, relationship challenges, grief, or major life changes.
As an Emdria Certified Therapist, I provide EMDR therapy for trauma, PTSD, and anxiety. I work with military, veterans, first responders, adults, and adolescents (10+) facing stress, grief, relationship issues, divorce, and life transitions. My approach is empathetic, structured, and goal-focused, helping you heal, regain confidence, and move forward.
Counseling Beyond Walls
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, MS, BC-TMH
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you have some unresolved issues, current stressors, and/ or some difficulties managing your relationships with others? My name is Carol and I would love the opportunity to help you have better days. Counseling Beyond Walls is a concept in which we together reduce the barriers to change. At this time services are only being provided via telehealth.
Do you have some unresolved issues, current stressors, and/ or some difficulties managing your relationships with others? My name is Carol and I would love the opportunity to help you have better days. Counseling Beyond Walls is a concept in which we together reduce the barriers to change. At this time services are only being provided via telehealth.
With extensive experience in the aforementioned areas, I specialize in the treatment of social-emotional behavior concerns of young children resulting from physical and/or emotional abuse.
Life can be difficult, at times, presenting challenges that seem overwhelming! While many people experience struggles, individuals who learn effective skills (i.e. coping, conflict resolution, stress management, communication) and become empowered through counseling can often experience emotional well-being once again! I would be honored to work with you, through the development of a supportive and trusting relationship, to unfold some of the concerns and issues you are experiencing.
With extensive experience in the aforementioned areas, I specialize in the treatment of social-emotional behavior concerns of young children resulting from physical and/or emotional abuse.
Life can be difficult, at times, presenting challenges that seem overwhelming! While many people experience struggles, individuals who learn effective skills (i.e. coping, conflict resolution, stress management, communication) and become empowered through counseling can often experience emotional well-being once again! I would be honored to work with you, through the development of a supportive and trusting relationship, to unfold some of the concerns and issues you are experiencing.
My experience spans working with children, adolescents, and families across inpatient, outpatient, and school settings.
In our first session, my priority is to create a safe and comfortable space where you feel heard and supported. We’ll spend time getting to know each other, discussing what brings you to therapy, and identifying your goals for our work together. I’ll ask questions to better understand your background, current challenges, and strengths.
My experience spans working with children, adolescents, and families across inpatient, outpatient, and school settings.
In our first session, my priority is to create a safe and comfortable space where you feel heard and supported. We’ll spend time getting to know each other, discussing what brings you to therapy, and identifying your goals for our work together. I’ll ask questions to better understand your background, current challenges, and strengths.
I specialize in Children and Family counseling dealing with issues such as divorce/separation, parenting skills, parent/ child relational issues, blended families, trauma, anxiety, EMDR therapy, high-risk self-injurious behaviors, suicidal ideations, impulsive behaviors, school difficulties, defiant/non-compliant behaviors, autism spectrum disorders and emotional management.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) whom earned my Bachelor's degree from the University of New Orleans and my Master's degree from Southeastern Louisiana University. I am also a National Certified Counselor and a member of the Louisiana Counseling Association (LCA) and the American Counseling Association (ACA). I have honed my skills in counseling in a wide variety of areas such as individual counseling, marriage and family counseling, couples counseling, PTSD counseling, substance abuse counseling, and group counseling.
I specialize in Children and Family counseling dealing with issues such as divorce/separation, parenting skills, parent/ child relational issues, blended families, trauma, anxiety, EMDR therapy, high-risk self-injurious behaviors, suicidal ideations, impulsive behaviors, school difficulties, defiant/non-compliant behaviors, autism spectrum disorders and emotional management.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) whom earned my Bachelor's degree from the University of New Orleans and my Master's degree from Southeastern Louisiana University. I am also a National Certified Counselor and a member of the Louisiana Counseling Association (LCA) and the American Counseling Association (ACA). I have honed my skills in counseling in a wide variety of areas such as individual counseling, marriage and family counseling, couples counseling, PTSD counseling, substance abuse counseling, and group counseling.
Is your child struggling emotionally—or are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or past trauma?
Using play therapy for children, EMDR for trauma, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to build practical coping skills, I help clients safely process their experiences, develop healthier thought patterns, and move forward with greater confidence and peace.
Is your child struggling emotionally—or are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or past trauma?
Using play therapy for children, EMDR for trauma, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to build practical coping skills, I help clients safely process their experiences, develop healthier thought patterns, and move forward with greater confidence and peace.
Based upon experience and education, my clinical focus includes the following: mental illnesses with co-occurring substance abuse (dual diagnosis); addictions; depression; mood & anxiety disorders; personality disorders; marital discord; financial distress; sexuality; divorce recovery; at-risk youth; effective parenting; blended families; aging; personal growth; professional development; family businesses; and hypnotherapy. For much more information, please visit my website.
Based upon experience and education, my clinical focus includes the following: mental illnesses with co-occurring substance abuse (dual diagnosis); addictions; depression; mood & anxiety disorders; personality disorders; marital discord; financial distress; sexuality; divorce recovery; at-risk youth; effective parenting; blended families; aging; personal growth; professional development; family businesses; and hypnotherapy. For much more information, please visit my website.
Giving Tree Counseling Services, L.L.C.
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC-S, RPT-S, NCC, NCSC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I work with adults, teens and children who are dealing with a variety of challenges such as depression, anxiety, emotional reactivity, transition concerns, need for self-understanding, parental stressors, family stressors, anger issues, overwhelm, vocational stressors, relationship concerns, conflict resolution and more.
A family orientation coupled with rigorous training requirements make Marriage and Family Therapists uniquely qualified to provide mental health services. Family Therapists are trained in various modes of therapy in order to assist clients with relationship, career and various other life stressors.
I work with adults, teens and children who are dealing with a variety of challenges such as depression, anxiety, emotional reactivity, transition concerns, need for self-understanding, parental stressors, family stressors, anger issues, overwhelm, vocational stressors, relationship concerns, conflict resolution and more.
A family orientation coupled with rigorous training requirements make Marriage and Family Therapists uniquely qualified to provide mental health services. Family Therapists are trained in various modes of therapy in order to assist clients with relationship, career and various other life stressors.
I strive to implement directive and non-directive play therapy practices to meet the social and emotional needs of toddlers, young children, pre-teens and teens.
I offer individual, group, and family counseling to toddlers, young children, pre-teens and teens, as well as young adults. I offer play therapy, Filial Therapy (attachment-based play therapy) and Child Parent Relational Training classes, as well as parent consults/parent counseling.
I strive to implement directive and non-directive play therapy practices to meet the social and emotional needs of toddlers, young children, pre-teens and teens.
I offer individual, group, and family counseling to toddlers, young children, pre-teens and teens, as well as young adults. I offer play therapy, Filial Therapy (attachment-based play therapy) and Child Parent Relational Training classes, as well as parent consults/parent counseling.
I offer counseling services to children, adolescents, and adults.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or struggling with the challenges life throws at you? It's okay to seek support, and I'm here to help you navigate through your journey to mental well-being. I am a dedicated mental health counselor committed to providing a safe space for individuals like you to explore, understand, and overcome life's hurdles.
I offer counseling services to children, adolescents, and adults.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or struggling with the challenges life throws at you? It's okay to seek support, and I'm here to help you navigate through your journey to mental well-being. I am a dedicated mental health counselor committed to providing a safe space for individuals like you to explore, understand, and overcome life's hurdles.
Dr. Waterman's goal is to provide you, your spouse/significant other, child and/or your family with the highest quality service focused on assisting you achieve your goals in therapy and in life. Dr. Waterman will work with you in a way that builds on your strengths and potential, and challenges you to take your life/relationship to the next level. He believes the most productive therapy environment is one of mutual trust, respect, and collaboration. His approach is challenging, yet compassionate and caring. Dr. Waterman's treatment approaches are based on sound scientific models of human behavior and established methods of psychotherapy.
Dr. Waterman's goal is to provide you, your spouse/significant other, child and/or your family with the highest quality service focused on assisting you achieve your goals in therapy and in life. Dr. Waterman will work with you in a way that builds on your strengths and potential, and challenges you to take your life/relationship to the next level. He believes the most productive therapy environment is one of mutual trust, respect, and collaboration. His approach is challenging, yet compassionate and caring. Dr. Waterman's treatment approaches are based on sound scientific models of human behavior and established methods of psychotherapy.
I see adults and children between the ages of 4 and 10 for emotional and behavioral problems, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma.
I provide expressive & directive play therapy for children. For adults, I offer talk therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship issues, EMDR, eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy, for the treatment of trauma and other emotionally painful experiences. Christian Counseling is available upon request.
I see adults and children between the ages of 4 and 10 for emotional and behavioral problems, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma.
I provide expressive & directive play therapy for children. For adults, I offer talk therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship issues, EMDR, eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy, for the treatment of trauma and other emotionally painful experiences. Christian Counseling is available upon request.
Keystone Center for Pediatric Behavioral Health is an outpatient care center dedicated to supporting children and adolescents who may be struggling with cognitive, emotional, and other behavioral concerns.
Our expertise includes the assessment and treatment of the following conditions: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorders, behavioral adjustment and emotional problems of childhood (including anxiety and mood disorders), Giftedness, Intellectual Disabilities, and Learning Disorders and other school-related problems.
Keystone Center for Pediatric Behavioral Health is an outpatient care center dedicated to supporting children and adolescents who may be struggling with cognitive, emotional, and other behavioral concerns.
Our expertise includes the assessment and treatment of the following conditions: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorders, behavioral adjustment and emotional problems of childhood (including anxiety and mood disorders), Giftedness, Intellectual Disabilities, and Learning Disorders and other school-related problems.
Are you or your child feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck in patterns that no longer work?
We specialize in trauma-informed and evidence-based services. Our team provides outpatient therapy for children, adolescents, and adults; behavioral and emotional support for youth; family-based interventions; and coordinated care that may include psychiatric evaluations, medication management, collaboration with schools and community partners.
Are you or your child feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck in patterns that no longer work?
We specialize in trauma-informed and evidence-based services. Our team provides outpatient therapy for children, adolescents, and adults; behavioral and emotional support for youth; family-based interventions; and coordinated care that may include psychiatric evaluations, medication management, collaboration with schools and community partners.
After more than 20 years of working with children and families in the school system, I now offer my services virtually in order to reach and support more people.
From our first session together, you can expect to have goals to work towards and a clear plan to achieve your goals. You will feel comfortable and encouraged that change is possible and brighter days are ahead. More than anything I want you to feel supported and know that we will work together to overcome challenges. You're not on this journey alone.
After more than 20 years of working with children and families in the school system, I now offer my services virtually in order to reach and support more people.
From our first session together, you can expect to have goals to work towards and a clear plan to achieve your goals. You will feel comfortable and encouraged that change is possible and brighter days are ahead. More than anything I want you to feel supported and know that we will work together to overcome challenges. You're not on this journey alone.
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FAQ - About Child Therapy
When does a child need to see a therapist?
Children naturally experience emotional ups and downs. Sometimes, though, they need support from a professional. A child may benefit from therapy if their emotions or behaviors change significantly within a short period of time. For example, if a child usually spends time with friends after school but begins isolating in their room, further inquiry is warranted. Other areas for concern include altered sleep patterns, lack of appetite, intense anger, irritability, or hopelessness, or developmental regression in young children (bedwetting, thumb-sucking).
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
What therapy types are most suitable for children?
Children can benefit from different forms of therapy, including family therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and exposure therapy, depending on their condition. Play therapy is a great option for younger children who may not be able to fully articulate their feelings. In this approach, kids play with toys and games while a therapist observes and helps the child express their emotions and develop coping skills.
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 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.


