Child Therapists in Baltimore, MD

Most families want to raise children to be confident, well-adjusted adults who can form healthy relationships, but struggle to know how to get there.
As a parent coach, I can help you clarify the values that define your family. We can work together to create and implement effective strategies that are specific to your family's needs. We can explore any barriers that might be getting in the way of creating the family relationships that you want.
Most families want to raise children to be confident, well-adjusted adults who can form healthy relationships, but struggle to know how to get there.
As a parent coach, I can help you clarify the values that define your family. We can work together to create and implement effective strategies that are specific to your family's needs. We can explore any barriers that might be getting in the way of creating the family relationships that you want.

You're feeling overwhelmed meeting the needs of your child during an intense outburst of frustration.
Therapy can be a fulfilling, supportive process that can help us acknowledge and move past things that no longer serve our lives. It can help families curate a transformative plan that helps everyone involved reach their goals - children and adults alike. I offer my services to help families regain a sense of control and peace without missing the fun.
You're feeling overwhelmed meeting the needs of your child during an intense outburst of frustration.
Therapy can be a fulfilling, supportive process that can help us acknowledge and move past things that no longer serve our lives. It can help families curate a transformative plan that helps everyone involved reach their goals - children and adults alike. I offer my services to help families regain a sense of control and peace without missing the fun.

Play therapy is a "kid user friendly" way to help children.
Play therapy is my passion! As a registered play therapist, I conduct therapy using play to facilitate growth, change, communication, and work through a variety of issues using play techniques. Additionally, I work as a trainer sharing my knowledge and excitement of the incredible work that can be done using play!
Play therapy is a "kid user friendly" way to help children.
Play therapy is my passion! As a registered play therapist, I conduct therapy using play to facilitate growth, change, communication, and work through a variety of issues using play techniques. Additionally, I work as a trainer sharing my knowledge and excitement of the incredible work that can be done using play!

She helps children, adolescents, and adults achieve their personal goals through a delicate balance of acceptance and change.
Johanna specializes in anxiety and mood disorders and utilizes a variety of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Interpersonal Psychotherapy. She also works with trauma victims and is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
She helps children, adolescents, and adults achieve their personal goals through a delicate balance of acceptance and change.
Johanna specializes in anxiety and mood disorders and utilizes a variety of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Interpersonal Psychotherapy. She also works with trauma victims and is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

The single most important factor in helping children and adolescents heal after experiencing potentially traumatic events is having a supportive and responsive caregiver.
I have extensive training using Children and Families Traumatic Stress Intervention (CFTSI), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). In addition to these interventions, I use an eclectic and individualized approach using concepts from Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Rational Emotive Therapy (RET).
The single most important factor in helping children and adolescents heal after experiencing potentially traumatic events is having a supportive and responsive caregiver.
I have extensive training using Children and Families Traumatic Stress Intervention (CFTSI), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). In addition to these interventions, I use an eclectic and individualized approach using concepts from Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Rational Emotive Therapy (RET).

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (MD, VA, & DC) specializing in children, adolescents, and families.
I have specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I'm also a Certified Anger Management Specialist- Trainer (CAMS II) & Nationally Certified Parenting Instructor for court ordered persons.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (MD, VA, & DC) specializing in children, adolescents, and families.
I have specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I'm also a Certified Anger Management Specialist- Trainer (CAMS II) & Nationally Certified Parenting Instructor for court ordered persons.

Children, adolescents and young adults sometimes experience stress related to school, activities, challenges at home, or periods of transition.
I specialize in treating youth coping with anxiety, trauma, depression, ADHD, adjustment concerns, and social challenges. I provide parent and family support. I also have a specific interest in working with college students to help manage the stress of this transitional life stage. I offer supervision for graduate level clinicians seeking clinical licensure.
Children, adolescents and young adults sometimes experience stress related to school, activities, challenges at home, or periods of transition.
I specialize in treating youth coping with anxiety, trauma, depression, ADHD, adjustment concerns, and social challenges. I provide parent and family support. I also have a specific interest in working with college students to help manage the stress of this transitional life stage. I offer supervision for graduate level clinicians seeking clinical licensure.

We also focus on establishing affection and warmth in your relationship with your child in order to equip you in dealing with your child's struggles confidently.
Canton Child and Family Therapy Clinic aspires to provide psychological treatment to many individuals and families in need of help. We provide assessment and therapeutic services by using practical approaches. We treat patients with anxiety disorders, depression, communication and attachment difficulties, and other mental health and behavioral issues.
We also focus on establishing affection and warmth in your relationship with your child in order to equip you in dealing with your child's struggles confidently.
Canton Child and Family Therapy Clinic aspires to provide psychological treatment to many individuals and families in need of help. We provide assessment and therapeutic services by using practical approaches. We treat patients with anxiety disorders, depression, communication and attachment difficulties, and other mental health and behavioral issues.

Does your child struggle with worry or sadness, has trouble concentrating and is frequently frustrated, has difficulty regulating mood and is often irritable or has tantrums, has disruptive behaviors at home and school?
I believe change can happen rapidly and therapy can be a short term experience. I will assist you to identify your child's strengths & needs and together we will develop treatment goals. Throughout the treatment process I will measure your child's progress and you will celebrate their success.
Does your child struggle with worry or sadness, has trouble concentrating and is frequently frustrated, has difficulty regulating mood and is often irritable or has tantrums, has disruptive behaviors at home and school?
I believe change can happen rapidly and therapy can be a short term experience. I will assist you to identify your child's strengths & needs and together we will develop treatment goals. Throughout the treatment process I will measure your child's progress and you will celebrate their success.

My main interests are in working with children and effective ways to help children navigate their emotions, although I see clients across the lifespan.
I am a graduate student at Loyola University of Maryland and am working under the license of Dr. Katherine Cornell. I spent several years working with children with Autism and consulting with a local pre-school in providing social and emotional recommendations. Additionally, I have been involved with PTSD research.
My main interests are in working with children and effective ways to help children navigate their emotions, although I see clients across the lifespan.
I am a graduate student at Loyola University of Maryland and am working under the license of Dr. Katherine Cornell. I spent several years working with children with Autism and consulting with a local pre-school in providing social and emotional recommendations. Additionally, I have been involved with PTSD research.

I love working with children, adolescents, and young adults.
I believe therapy is an investment in time, emotion and money. You should see results from our sessions and I will work with you to assess whether you are getting the most out of therapy. I am straightforward, will tell you what I am thinking, giving you supportive, encouraging feedback while being real with you.
I love working with children, adolescents, and young adults.
I believe therapy is an investment in time, emotion and money. You should see results from our sessions and I will work with you to assess whether you are getting the most out of therapy. I am straightforward, will tell you what I am thinking, giving you supportive, encouraging feedback while being real with you.

I work with children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of psychological concerns, cognitive abilities, and diverse family makeups.
Over the course of our life, we often need support in overcoming personal and/or professional challenges and addressing the roadblocks that prevent us from being successful and feeling fulfilled. Using a warm, genuine, and empathic approach, I aim to build trusting, collaborative relationships with my clients to help them gain a deeper understanding of themselves, experience emotional relief, and feel empowered to make profound change.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of psychological concerns, cognitive abilities, and diverse family makeups.
Over the course of our life, we often need support in overcoming personal and/or professional challenges and addressing the roadblocks that prevent us from being successful and feeling fulfilled. Using a warm, genuine, and empathic approach, I aim to build trusting, collaborative relationships with my clients to help them gain a deeper understanding of themselves, experience emotional relief, and feel empowered to make profound change.

Choosing a child psychologist is not an easy task.
I specialize in treating ADHD, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and challenged family dynamics. I also have specialization in working with children who have medical concerns (i.e. chronic illness, pain managment, medication adherence).
Choosing a child psychologist is not an easy task.
I specialize in treating ADHD, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and challenged family dynamics. I also have specialization in working with children who have medical concerns (i.e. chronic illness, pain managment, medication adherence).

I also specialize in Parent, Child, & Family Therapy for those struggling with family relationships and emotional/behavioral concerns.
Welcome to therapy, I’m so happy you are here! My practice is focused on feeling at home within yourself & providing a safe place to explore your whole self through individual, partnered, and/or family therapy. I use an inclusive, holistic approach & understand that each client is a unique individual & is impacted by their experiences, as well as societal structures & norms. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, burn-out, disordered eating, body dysmorphia, mood disorders, difficulty coping, family/partner conflict, concerns with self-worth, & those who have experienced trauma.
I also specialize in Parent, Child, & Family Therapy for those struggling with family relationships and emotional/behavioral concerns.
Welcome to therapy, I’m so happy you are here! My practice is focused on feeling at home within yourself & providing a safe place to explore your whole self through individual, partnered, and/or family therapy. I use an inclusive, holistic approach & understand that each client is a unique individual & is impacted by their experiences, as well as societal structures & norms. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, burn-out, disordered eating, body dysmorphia, mood disorders, difficulty coping, family/partner conflict, concerns with self-worth, & those who have experienced trauma.

My interest is trauma-informed care, and I incorporate inner- child work and exploring family dynamics into my practice.
I believe therapy is a type of teamwork, and my person-centered approach focuses on your unique experiences and needs. I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals and their families, particularly those with mental and physical disabilities, to help them achieve academic, social, or emotional success. I adjust sessions to fit your goals. Whether you’re dealing with trauma, anxiety, low-self esteem, emotional regulation, finding/rediscovering coping skills, or navigating new life changes, I’m here to help you build the tools you need to reach your goals.
My interest is trauma-informed care, and I incorporate inner- child work and exploring family dynamics into my practice.
I believe therapy is a type of teamwork, and my person-centered approach focuses on your unique experiences and needs. I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals and their families, particularly those with mental and physical disabilities, to help them achieve academic, social, or emotional success. I adjust sessions to fit your goals. Whether you’re dealing with trauma, anxiety, low-self esteem, emotional regulation, finding/rediscovering coping skills, or navigating new life changes, I’m here to help you build the tools you need to reach your goals.

For over 15 years I've empowered children, families, and adults as they move toward their goals.
I have a friendly style that sets people at ease paired with an eye for finding the points of misalignment in a confusing system. I use an action-oriented strengths-based approach, meaning that we work together to make direct progress using the skills you already possess.
For over 15 years I've empowered children, families, and adults as they move toward their goals.
I have a friendly style that sets people at ease paired with an eye for finding the points of misalignment in a confusing system. I use an action-oriented strengths-based approach, meaning that we work together to make direct progress using the skills you already possess.
Bright Minds Therapy is a group practice that primarily focuses on helping children and adolescents.
I primarily utilize techniques associated with rational emotive behavioral therapy, mindfulness based therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy that aim to help you become the most authentic version of yourself through a guided process that will help you understand the relationship between core beliefs, thoughts, and behaviors.
Bright Minds Therapy is a group practice that primarily focuses on helping children and adolescents.
I primarily utilize techniques associated with rational emotive behavioral therapy, mindfulness based therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy that aim to help you become the most authentic version of yourself through a guided process that will help you understand the relationship between core beliefs, thoughts, and behaviors.

I welcome adults who experience depression, anxiety, mood dysregulation and relational conflict; and children who experience PTSD, ADHD, emotional and behavioral challenges.
I work with clients using an integrated approach of interventions and strength-based strategies to initiate healing and wellness. I increase insight and awareness of one's thoughts, feelings and beliefs and how it impacts behavior. My goal is to provide an opportunity for individuals to improve their quality of life and be their authentic selves.
I welcome adults who experience depression, anxiety, mood dysregulation and relational conflict; and children who experience PTSD, ADHD, emotional and behavioral challenges.
I work with clients using an integrated approach of interventions and strength-based strategies to initiate healing and wellness. I increase insight and awareness of one's thoughts, feelings and beliefs and how it impacts behavior. My goal is to provide an opportunity for individuals to improve their quality of life and be their authentic selves.

As a parent, understanding your child’s behavior can be challenging.
I am trained in numerous evidence-based modalities. After intake, I create a clinical intervention plan that may include but not limited to CBT, DBT, Solution Focused, Psycho-education. I work with client to understand how their feelings (conscious or unconscious) translate into behaviors.
As a parent, understanding your child’s behavior can be challenging.
I am trained in numerous evidence-based modalities. After intake, I create a clinical intervention plan that may include but not limited to CBT, DBT, Solution Focused, Psycho-education. I work with client to understand how their feelings (conscious or unconscious) translate into behaviors.

My training in child, adolescent and adult psychiatry and psychotherapy assists me in better understanding the different developmental stages of life.
My therapeutic approach is to work with you identifying your potential and the factors that maybe preventing you from achieving your goals. Together we will find and tailor the best therapeutic intervention to assist you. I am a culturally sensitive therapist with ample experience working with the Latino/Hispanic community as well as the Brazilian community. I am a board approved clinical supervisor and offer supervision for LGPCs and for LCPCs. I have 46 years of clinical experience initially as a physician and psychiatrist in Brazil, my birth country, and subsequently as a psychotherapist in the United States.
My training in child, adolescent and adult psychiatry and psychotherapy assists me in better understanding the different developmental stages of life.
My therapeutic approach is to work with you identifying your potential and the factors that maybe preventing you from achieving your goals. Together we will find and tailor the best therapeutic intervention to assist you. I am a culturally sensitive therapist with ample experience working with the Latino/Hispanic community as well as the Brazilian community. I am a board approved clinical supervisor and offer supervision for LGPCs and for LCPCs. I have 46 years of clinical experience initially as a physician and psychiatrist in Brazil, my birth country, and subsequently as a psychotherapist in the United States.
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Nearby Child or Adolescent Therapists Searches for Baltimore
- Catonsville
- Dundalk
- Eudowood
- Gwynn Oak
- Mount Washington
- Parkville
- Pikesville
- Roland Park
- Rosedale
- Towson
- Windsor Mill
- Woodlawn
Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Baltimore, MD 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, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Baltimore 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, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Baltimore 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.