Child Therapists in Newton Centre, MA
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Lawrence Brown
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
in Clinical Psychology and additional training as a
Child
and Adult Psychoanalyst.
I have been in practice for 25 years and work in my private, comfortable home office. People find me easy to talk to and often say I have the right balance between empathy and challenging them when necessary. People come to therapy because they are having difficulties handling their emotions in their work (or school) and personal relationships.
As an Adult and
Child
Psychoanalyst, I have considerable experience working with a wide range of people from 3 years old and up to mature adulthood. I particularly like working with preschoolers, under-achieving "gifted"
children
, seemingly "lost" adolescents, adults and Seniors dealing with aging and retirement.
Not accepting new clients
Rebecca Sneider
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I believe that most
children
and adolescents can benefit from connecting with another adult to help them sort through their struggles, even short-term. Working in schools for the past 18 years has taught me how to work collaboratively with all the people in your
child
's life to help them to achieve success. I am able to see the "whole
child
" as a result, and treat accordingly. I have found that
child
and adolescent therapists are few and far between, and I hope to be a resource to you.
Martha Markowitz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
A
child
psychologist, specializing in neurodevelopmental disorders i.e., Aspergers, NLD, Learning Disabilities, ASD, ADHD, and anxiety and divorce, I work with
children
individually, with parents, and in groups. I have many years of experience with young
children
ranging in age through mid 20's. I integrate a
child
's temperament, processing style, family dynamics, and developmental stage in guiding and supporting parents. In addition to focusing on life at home, I visit schools and consult around educational planning to support the
child
's growth and to offer the family an integrated approach.
Jessica Fradkin Gashin
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I specialize in neuropsychological and psychological evaluation of
children
and adults (ages 4 and up). Testing can be helpful in determining someone's unique cognitive and emotional profile. Testing is often helpful in determining diagnosis of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Learning Disorders, and Emotional or Behavioral Disorders. As part of the process, I work closely with educational and outpatient providers.
Carol F Kripke
Psychologist
Verified
Verified
I also treat families having difficulties with their
children
.
How do I effectuate change? I believe change occurs from a sustained active approach with the therapist. Why is there a need for change? Many people report affective states of anxiety, depression, and stress that are inhibiting them in their work, personal lives, and enjoyment of life. My education and experience put me in a unique position to give people the understanding to find satisfaction from their personal, family and work life. Therapeutic interactions are in the here and now. Understanding often leads to an improved quality of life; alleviating anxiety, depressive feelings as well as fears of being stuck.
Victoria Pappas
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Hi I’m Victoria! I’m so glad you’re here! I hope this is the first step in your personal growth journey. Mental Health is such an important part of our lives, and I feel it is the ultimate “self care” as it often leads to more insight, self awareness, and positive changes. The goal is to live with more intention and kindness towards others and most importantly ourselves. There are many reasons why someone may be interested in therapy - all of them are valid.
Leslie Penni
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCTP
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling stressed, anxious or overwhelmed? Are you struggling feelings of sadness all the time? You may be struggling with a major life stressor or perhaps you are feeling you are not where you want to be in your life or how you got there. I am passionate about working with clients to help them heal from the past, cope with the present and repair and grow healthy relationships. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), I specialize in perinatal mental health, anxiety and depression, OCD, alcohol and substance abuse disorders, ADHD, life transitions, parenting and attachment, and relationship issues.
Aliza Phillips-Stoll
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
A licensed psychologist practicing in Newton, Mass., I have 15+ years of experience treating individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, chronic illness, eating disorders and relationship challenges. With adolescents, adults, and couples, I use an integrative therapeutic approach, drawing on psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and dialectical behavioral techniques. Life can be full of rough patches. Therefore my clients and I work together to shift the ways in which they relate to themselves and others, in order to lead more meaningful, productive, healthy, and fulfilling lives.
Sandra Duggan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I have nineteen years of experience providing psychotherapy for couples, adolescents, adults and families. My style is interactive, warm and compassionate. I offer coaching and easily usable strategies along with deeper dives to help improve how a client is feeling. I believe in using clients' strengths to help inform the work we do together. I believe in understanding what is going well as well as understanding where people are struggling. I have a strong respect for all of my clients and believe in providing a safe, trusting environment so clients have space to discuss what feels challenging at this time.
Sharon W Hoffman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Sometimes things in your life may feel too hard to handle on your own. If you are tired of working with a therapist who just sits and says "uh uh", if you feel stuck, unable to heal , repair, and navigate the path to make better choices and confront what you have avoided, then my approach which has been successful for my clients over the years can help you move forward and feel healthier and happier.. Whether long standing issues or reactions to recent stressors, from our first visit, my role is that you feel welcomed, safe, and supported.
Waitlist for new clients
Fran Kuehn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MEd
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
CBT really works! Especially when you are working with a trained and experienced therapist. I hold advanced certification in Cognitive Behavior Therapy and use this approach exclusively. Together we will work to improve your insight, mood and motivation. You will learn what influences your mood and decision-making, and how ways of thinking and doing can lead to feeling stuck and hopeless. In addition to CBT, I can teach you powerful skills to improve distress tolerance and emotional regulation. These are skills you will learn to use now, and can rely on in the future. Let's get started!
Waitlist for new clients
Elana Weiner
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I draw on a range of approaches, helping my clients improve self-esteem, enhance relationship skills and develop effective coping strategies. In a goal-focused, collaborative way, informed by my training as a psychoanalyst, I help my clients understand and modify ineffective relational and behavioral patterns. I conceptualize clients' struggles in a holistic and integrative way, as I integrate cognitive-behavioral approaches with dynamic theory to bring about real change. Using a mix of cognitive, behavioral, and insight-oriented strategies, I have been successful in helping clients better manage relationships, anxiety & depression.
Mark Joyce
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a licensed mental health clinician, my goal is to help guide you to a place of well-being and fulfillment. I have experience working with teenagers and adults of all ages in addressing struggles related to anxiety, depression, addiction, grief & loss, life transitions, and trauma. I am also interested in the role technology plays in one’s experience of mental health symptoms and have completed research on the impact of smartphone addiction in college age students.
Not accepting new clients
Sarah Schermerhorn
Counselor, LMHC, RYT
Verified
Verified
I am accepting new clients. As a licensed psychotherapist, I believe therapy needs to be as unique as the individual and originate from a place of compassionate and collaborative curiosity. I take an eclectic approach that draws from somatic, dynamic, and relational schools of thought, with the underlying belief that all individuals already possess the ingredients needed to heal. My background predominantly involves working with teens, young and emerging adults, and athletes.
Katie L Goodman
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Please call me directly for a free 15 minute phone consultation to learn more about my approach and availability. My office is located at the Newton/Wellesley border with plenty of parking available.
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Dr. Mimi Pantuhova, Psy.D.
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I am a graduate of Boston Psychoanalytic Institute and on the faculty of the Adult and
Child
Psychotherapy Programs.
I have over 35 years experience working with
children
, youth, adults and couples. I help patients identify, focus and attend to what really matters to them and help them understand how to deepen their relationships. Many problems emerge in actual therapy sessions so that problem solving together can occur in the present. I work with people weekly and sometimes multiple times per week given my belief that change comes about from a earnest commitment to understanding ourselves. I help
children
and adults recognize their unique ways of thinking and experiencing relationships, and how self understanding promotes change and makes a happier and healthier life.
Courtney Bleicher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I seek to help you and/or your
child
increase awareness, build resiliency skills, and adjust behavioral patterns that are no longer working for you.
I work with
children
, adolescents, and adults to address common challenges relating to depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, and family conflict. I approach treatment collaboratively and will work with you to develop a plan to help you and/or your
child
meet your goals. My approach is integrative, and draws on effective evidence-based treatments - including insight oriented approaches (psychodynamic), skill building approaches (cognitive-behavioral), and other collaborative and developmental interventions. Calm attention, compassion, energy, and creativity are important components of my approach; I recognize that therapy is a considerable commitment, and I am dedicated to creating a safe, supportive environment for our work.
Office is near:
Newton, MA 02460 & Online
Academy MetroWest
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Academy MetroWest provides weekly group therapy sessions that meet in a gymnasium setting. Groups use cooperative, non-competitive physical activity as a means of helping
children
enhance social skills and self-image. Owing to the social skills focus of the program, our most commonly encountered presenting problems are ADHD, Asperger's Disorder, NvLD, and other issues in which social skills delays figure prominently. We work with
children
aged 6 - 15.
Denise Galford-Koeppel: Newton Play Therapy
Counselor, LMHC, PMC, RPT, DIR®
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I have many years of experience supporting families of young
children
and
children
with special needs.
I have experience as a special needs educator and mental health counselor. I enjoy supporting clients in achieving goals and finding new ways to seek fulfilment.
Waitlist for new clients
Carrie Pekor Jasper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSEd, MSW, LICSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
My experience includes 36 years of
child
and family practice in both clinical and legal settings.
Separation and divorce often present families with significant challenges. I provide specialized therapeutic services which can help
children
and parents to navigate these transitions.
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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.