Child Therapists in Massachusetts
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Steve Hoff
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
My commitment is to work with clients to solve problems and build skills to achieve a fulfilling, happy life. I view my work as a partnership in which clients meet personal goals and make desired life changes. I work with
children
, teens, individuals and families on a wide range of needs. My approach is strength based and holistic. I am passionate about my work and serious about my commitment to helping my clients thrive.
Collaborating for Children
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
MY PRACTICE IS CURRENTLY FULL. I work primarily with
children
and adolescents who face a range of challenges. Among these might be anxiety, negotiating peer relationships, learning disabilities, ADHD, and/or losses (e.g. divorce, illness/death of a loved one). During the assessment process, I believe in learning the strengths of the
child
, parent(s), and other support networks (e.g extended family, school, religious community). From there, I collaborate with the parents and
child
/adolescent to create a plan for them to develop the skills necessary to address their current challenges.
Therapy for Children, Teens and Families
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PhD
Verified
Child
/Teen Specialist with 10+ years experience in the schools as a school psychologist/counselor: During this COVID pandemic
children
have lost the predictability of their school routines and opportunities for social interaction with classmates and friends. With more worry, household stress, and sadness due to this isolation, therapy is needed now more than ever. Offering creative and practical strategies to calm, motivate, and empower kids, siblings and families to help them during this time of uncertainty. COVID-19 relevant therapy activities and exercises. Accepting new clients. In-person only with COVID protocols in place.
Ashley Oelkers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Are you or your
child
currently struggling socially, emotionally, or behaviorally, and are feeling stuck with what to do? I first commend you for taking this step in seeking help, as it can feel difficult to be vulnerable. By using a holistic perspective and creating a compassionate, warm, and non-judgmental environment, I hope to build a strong and trusting relationship where we can explore the current and/or past issues you are facing. My primary focus is working with
children
, adolescents, parents, and young adults.
Susan Flaherty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
After completing my training at MGH, I stayed on for nearly a decade, working closely with parents and
children
on an inpatient and outpatient basis as they coped with the impacts of chronic illness, trauma and a wide range of mental health issues.
As a licensed clinical social worker, I offer help for individuals and couples coping with a wide range of issues including anxiety, infertility, pregnancy loss, grief, eating disorders, chronic and acute illness, addiction and depression.
Alison Ratner Mayer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
At
Child
Therapy Boston, we have a passion for working with
children
, teens, siblings, families and groups. We are confident that we can help individuals and families struggling with diagnoses including ADHD, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Depression, Developmental Disabilities, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, and Attachment. We enjoy working with clients who are struggling with self-esteem, family relationships, grief and loss, bullying, life transitions, and stress management. We also offer specialized counseling for LGBTQIA+ youth.
Stephen J. Bradley LICSW, LMHC
LICSW, LMHC
Verified
I have been working with
children
and families for more than 25 years. My approach is strength based - I'm interested in helping you get results. I am collaborative in my approach and at the same time I use specific knowledge and skills to provide support around a variety of issues. My "wheelhouse" is working with
children
, families and adults who have experienced developmental trauma. I use neuroscience, attachment and developmental approaches to work with trauma as it impacts
children
, adults, families, couples and individuals. I have an M.Ed in counseling (1992) from Umass Amherst and an MSW (2002) from Smith SSW.
Jessica B Edwards George
Psychologist, PhD, NSCP
Verified
I am dedicated to improving the lives of
children
, adolescents, young adults, and families through innovative, person centered, evidence-based psychological diagnostic assessment and treatments.
Rose M Wile
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified
I specialize in working with
children
and start as young as 3.
Welcome. Thank you for visiting my profile and taking one of the first steps in self - care whether it is for you or your
child
. In view of the recent Pandemic our
children
and their parents, caregivers, and others are struggling with the day to day routine of their lives, as it has quickly changed from the norm that everyone has known. My style is caring, warm and nurturing while offering a safe and therapeutic environment.
Bethany Montgomery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
I am an experienced Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in private practice in Lexington, Massachusetts, providing mental health services to
children
, adolescents and adults. My clinical approach is strength based, collaborative and relational, combining narrative, psychodynamic, family systems and cognitive behavioral therapeutic techniques. I strongly believe in our ability to grow and to heal, and I work with clients to build on those inherent strengths.
Annette Nazziwa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
I love working with adults on how to improve family functioning with their
children
and other family members. I am experienced and certified in family centered treatment. I have worked in the field, gone into people's homes to address the challenges first hand and have been their during times of difficult conversations. During these times, we have addressed enmeshment, boundaries, support, scape-goating among many things. change. I believe that therapy is a relationship and one has to "join" with the client so as for one to reflect within themselves and make the much needed changes.
Eric Schlesinger
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
*Online booking currently available on my website (listed under my profile picture)*. While I am comfortable working with several presentations, my ideal client is looking for support in managing anxiety or OCD symptoms which have been creating a negative impact on their day-to-day living. I have worked with all age groups but have particularly enjoyed my work with
children
and adolescents.
Jessica A McPartland-Walsh
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
I am a licensed mental health counselor currently working in the field for over 7 years focusing on cognitive behavioral therapy and
child
and family therapy.
Currently I can only provide early and late morning appointments for summer and school year. Please reach out to see availability and times. If I have no openings, you may leave a message or an email with your information for a future call back. I can return your calls once an opening becomes available. Please Email for quickest response if you have questions.
Laura Goldberg
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
I am a
child
, adolescent and adult psychologist with 25 years of experience. I use an integrative and strength-based approach to treatment. With
children
, I use play therapy and skill building techniques. I work within the context of the
child
's family. With adults, I provide supportive individual counseling to develop new insight and achieve personal goals. I am also a neuropsychologist who conducts comprehensive evaluations of the cognitive, academic, and emotional functioning of
children
and teens. I provide detailed reports with recommendations to parents and schools.
Tara Mahoney
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
My practice primarily treats
children
, adolescents, and adults through the modalities of individual,family therapy and parental guidance. I approach each client's issues, situations with care and compassion in order to create a non-judgemental space so they can develop their strengths and gain new insights into their symptoms and behaviors. I enjoy the process of building the therapeutic relationship as I believe that it is through relationships people can heal. Much of my experience is treating trauma; anxiety; mood disorders; and transitional issues such as divorce, adoption, loss, and relational issues.
Alexandra Lee Barbar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Older
children
, adolescents and adults will receive tools and support to better cope with and manage the inherent stress, transitions and loss that we all face as part of living.
Always coming from a place of respect, warmth and authenticity I provide psychotherapy to
children
, adolescents and adults. It is my belief and has been my experience that individuals are resilient and have a wealth of resources within. Drawing from 27 years of training and experience in a variety of settings, we will use a collaborative approach to unearth and/or to build on strengths that develop insight and that foster healing and growth.
Andrew Aspel
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
i also have considerable experience treating
children
suffering from anxiety disorders and depression.
My clients range in age from preschool to young adulthood. My approach tends to be cognitive-behavioral and I actively invole the parents in the treatment and provide parental coaching/training when needed. I treat a variety of issues including ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, School Adjustment/ Functioning including learning disabilities and I currently have several clients who fall within the Autism Spectrum. I am also a licensed school psychologist and I am able to help parents understand the special education and IEP process. I work closely with school personnel around eudcational programming.
Sydney Schafer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Starting therapy, whether for yourself or for your
child
, can be a nerve-wracking, confusing, or even frustrating experience.
I'm a Boston-based therapist who works with
children
, adolescents, and college students. I specialize in treating trauma and all the tough stuff that comes with it- bad moods, anxiety, explosive anger, poor self-esteem, sadness- you name it. When a person's usual ability to cope is overwhelmed, a trauma response can be triggered, and I help my clients overcome the emotional and behavioral struggles that may follow. By building a safe and productive space for us to work within, I help my clients gain a positive, resilient sense of self and belonging.
Meredith Cohen
Psychologist, MA, PhD
Verified
Therefore, I am very familiar with processes parents must follow to secure both community and school-based support for their
children
.
Please note - I am accepting new neuropsychological evaluation clients. My psychotherapy practice is full. - With an emphasis on strengths, I team with my clients to identify and address their needs. My practice is divided between therapy and neuropsychological evaluations. I take an integrative approach to psychotherapy, as I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy, relational theory, and other evidence-based approaches, including mindfulness. My neuropsychological evaluations are comprehensive, and emphasize the context of clients' unique histories. Please see my website for more information - drmeredithcohen.com.
Diane A Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
I also offer Parent Guidance, including support in being a family of a
child
with special needs, and effective co-parenting in separation and divorce situations.
I seek to create a safe and nurturing environment which supports healing and growth. I have an eclectic approach that is tailored to each individual client and what feels most helpful in the moment. I make use of Psychodynamic insight oriented psychotherapy, CBT, the Expressive Arts, Focusing, Relaxation Training and more, within a Holistic/Mindfulness and Strength-Based approach. I work with adults and
children
. I support adults through: life transitions, grief, relationship struggles, women's issues, anxiety, depression, caregiver stress, being an adult
child
of an alcoholic or other dysfunction, young adult identity issues, stress management and more. I am LGBT friendly.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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.