Child Therapists in Boston, MA
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Emma Savely
Licensed Social Worker, LCSW
Verified
Verified
If you are seeking therapy for yourself or a
child
grounded in authenticity and non-judgment, I am glad you are here.
I view therapy as a holistic and collaborative experience, where people can learn more about themselves and join a therapeutic alliance rooted in compassion, warmth and acceptance. I am passionate about providing care that meets my clients where they are at in innovative and flexible ways, often weaving in their strengths and interests into session.
Waitlist for new clients
Andrea Wohl
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I believe counseling is a collaborative effort between therapist and client. Everyone's situation is unique, and, as such, I do not provide a "cookie cutter" approach to treatment. I have 30+ years of experience with issues of oppression, trauma, sexuality, family of origin and relationship problems. I also have extensive experience working with families struggling to find the right supports for their
children
. After a careful evaluation of your situation, together, we will develop a treatment plan and decide together how to proceed. I am also fluent in American Sign Language and have training in multi-cultural issues.
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Shanice Veasey
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, MaCCS
Verified
Verified
I've had experience working with adults,
children
with behavioral issues, couples and families.
At Soul Sprout Mindful Care, we are dedicated to helping you and your family achieve Mental Health. We believe that Mental Health is just as important as physical health, and we treat it as such. We are committed to providing therapeutic services including individual outpatient therapy, family outpatient therapy, and couples outpatient therapy. I will work with you to develop a treatment plan, with interventions tailored specifically to your needs. We believe that you should be heard, and we take supporting you very seriously. Please note, I am not in network with Georgia insurance networks at this time.
Joseph Casamassima
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I provide mental health counseling for those adults,
children
, and couples who wish to improve their lives. I specialize in developing deeper understanding in emotions, relationships, focus and concentration, relaxation, and stress reduction to better control them. I promote well-being through insight and informed discovery. I ask my clients to bravely face the mirror and speak honestly about the way they feel. I am trained to accompany you through this process.
Gabrielle Rizzo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I have experience and enjoy working with clients of all ages. I am most passionate in working with
children
, youth, adolescents, and young adults. I am excited to help empower you to recognize your own resilience and capabilities. I have experience in helping clients build confidence, self advocacy skills and in helping improve mood, quality of relationships, and more. I meet my clients with kindness, empathy, respect, and without judgment. I seek to create a trusting therapeutic space where people can make desired changes in the way they think, feel, and interact with the world around them.
Not accepting new clients
Ellena Grskovic
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Seeking help can be overwhelming and takes courage; yet, it is the first step towards growth, which I will facilitate with you. I have experience working with
children
, adolescents and young adults in clinical and educational settings. My expertise includes anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, behavioral challenges and relationship issues. I believe we all have the ability to achieve emotional and mental well-being and will work collaboratively with you to set goals and to overcome challenges.
Christina Dolce
Psychologist, PsyD, LEP
Verified
Verified
I am a clinical psychologist with a private practice in the South End for
children
, teens, and young adults. I specialize in providing personalized care to individuals who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, and/or interpersonal challenges. I offer a collaborative, compassionate approach, utilizing evidence-based treatments, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and parent training.
Anna Docurral
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I am certified in trauma therapy and have worked in a wide variety of crisis settings including the emergency room and
child
/adolescent inpatient psychiatry units.
My clients are typically between ages 3-19 years old and present with a wide variety of strengths and opportunities for further growth. My passion is working with young
children
, latency age youth, adolescents, and their families who have experienced trauma. I firmly believe that
children
and families are resilient and have the power to heal and recreate narratives that reflect their inner strength.
Not accepting new clients
Dr. Kiera Boyle-Toledo
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Early experiences shape our beliefs about ourselves, others, and the world at large. Having trained to work with both
children
and adults, I offer a greater awareness of how these experiences have impacted people throughout their lifetimes, and how they continue to influence relationships, mood, and functioning into adulthood. At times, we all experience feeling "stuck" due to these long-held beliefs and expectations. I provide support and guidance while you learn about yourself, and where these "stuck" places have originated, so that you can move forward with greater self-awareness and self-compassion.
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Lea Rossu
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor working with
children
and families. My experience as a School Counselor provides me with a unique insight into the social-emotional support
children
and their families can benefit from when
children
are understood, families are supported, and tools are provided for
children
and their support systems.
Not accepting new clients
Nathalie Alexis
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I support
children
, adolescents, and young adults, with a wide range of struggles including anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, and interpersonal conflict.
I view therapy as a collaborative process in which we can explore difficult feelings, promote greater self-understanding, and cultivate self-compassion. There is great care in building safe and warm relationships with my clients as they heal from pain and adversity and discover their capacity for growth and resilience.
Not accepting new clients
Yael Assaf-Gruzman
Counselor, MA, LMHC, EAT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am a licensed mental health counselor, a clinician & an expressive arts therapist with over 15 years of experience in supporting
children
, young adults and families with diverse needs.
We all face challenges and could use extra support at times. I offer a safe non-judgmental place, where you can let go of your daily stress and focus on your needs through creative expression. Art therapy integrates psychotherapy (talk therapy) with the creative process to improve and enhance mental and emotional well-being of individuals of all ages. No prior artistic experience is needed to benefit from the healing power of expressive art. Art is a universal language of the mind that speaks through images & symbols and allows verbal and beyond-words communication.
Not accepting new clients
Christine Moyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am an experienced
child
and adolescent therapist who takes a strengths-based approach to working with clients. I believe therapy should be a space where you or your
child
can express yourself and know that you’ll be heard. I am a School Adjustment Counselor as well as individual therapist, and as such am very happy to collaborate with school systems in order to best meet the needs of my client. Specialties include diagnoses of depression, anxiety, PTSD and ADHD. Additionally, I have experience working with
children
struggling with school avoidance, behavioral concerns, safe decision making and overall social emotional wellbeing.
Boston, MA 02135
Not accepting new clients
Christopher Joaquim
Counselor, EdD, MEd, MS, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I help
children
, teens, and young adults build supports.
Counseling can be a vehicle for emotional growth, personal development, and the personalization of coping strategies. This might mean creating healthier thought and behavioral patterns. It might mean finding better ways of managing emotional states, school life, college life, work-life balance, entrepreneurial endeavors, or relationships. Counseling can help you live your best life. There is always a different path forward, but finding the path to positive growth and development isn't easy. Reaching out for support is courageous, and an important step toward becoming your best self.
Amanda E Nealon
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I provide individual therapy for
children
, teens, and adults. I provide a safe, private, space to unpack what is going on for you; to help you find tools to improve your life, find compassion for yourself, and develop deeper connections with those around you. My strength lies in my ability to listen well, and to give equal weight to the heart breaking truths you harbor and to your ability to find joy, strength, fun, and connection. I am seeking motivated, goal oriented clients who appreciate a mix of reflection and accountability. I accept BCBS insurance and private pay.
Dr. Hart K MacDur
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I also run several Parent/Caregiver DBT Skills Training Groups, in which individuals learn tools to improve family relationships, support their
child
’s emotional health, and incentivize behavior change.
Welcome! I am a clinical psychologist who works with
children
, adolescents, and adults experiencing emotional and behavioral difficulties. My style is collaborative and pragmatic; blending warmth and compassion with competence and expertise. While I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy for
children
and adolescents (including parent/caregiver coaching and family therapy) and Parent-
Child
Interaction Therapy (PCIT), I believe in tailoring therapy to meet each individual’s needs and values.
Streff Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
We can help. Streff Associates is a multidisciplinary group practice of skilled clinicians that has been helping
children
, teens, couples and families heal and find their strengths for over forty years. Our therapists are compassionate and strengths-based and forge deep, strong connections with their clients. Our decades of relationships with schools and other providers allow us to collaborate with your other supporting professionals. We treat a wide variety of issues including Anxiety, ADHD, Addictions, Depression, Mood Disorders, School issues, Family conflict, Behavioral issues, ASD Spectrum, Adjustment issues, Grief & Loss, Tauma / PTSD, Life transitions, Domestic violence, Parenting issues, and many other challenging problems.
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Sandra Shaheen
Psychologist, PhD, ABPdN
Verified
Verified
I welcome the opportunity to demystify concerns with learning, behavior, or adaptation in
children
of all ages and in young adults who may have longstanding difficulties. I use a battery of standardized tests in addition to interview and observation to help understand what underlies struggles, and what to do about it. A
child
may have anxiety and learning difficulties: what should you focus on first? A teen or young adult may have had a concussion, and problems with mood or attention which predate injury. How do we go about planning interventions which will work?
Gridth Ablon
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Is your
child
struggling, anxious, or depressed? Are you unhappy in your life, in your relationships, or in your work? Are you held back by sadness, anxiety, or lack of fulfillment? Are you unable to take action? I am experienced in working with people to overcome these problems in their or their
children
's lives. People who work with me greatly appreciate the improvement in their lives and the understanding they gain about their difficulties.
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Wesleigh McMahon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed clinical social worker with a private practice in Brookline, MA, as well as a staff appointment at Harvard affiliated McLean Hospital. I offer a warm, collaborative and compassionate approach utilizing evidence-based treatments, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and DBT + Prolonged Exposure for anxiety disorders and trauma. I specialize in providing individualized care to teenagers, young adults and adults who are facing emotional, behavioral, and/or relational obstacles. I have extensive experience working with
children
and adults in outpatient, residential and hospital settings, with expertise in treating depression, anxiety, self harm, trauma/PTSD and Borderline Personality Disorder.
Office is near:
Boston, MA 02215 & Online
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Child Therapists
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.
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.