Child Therapists in Baltimore, MD

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Vamsi Tummalachetty
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Baltimore, MD 21224
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.
(410) 709-7574 View (410) 709-7574
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Jerai Key
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21202
My ideal clients are children and families who want to better understand each other and find ways to manage big emotions together.
Play gives children a voice; it helps them share what they can’t always say with words. I support families in learning new ways to communicate and connect, so healing and growth can happen together, not separately. My work centers the healing, joy, and brilliance of Black children and families. I honor culture, identity, and the power of community.
My ideal clients are children and families who want to better understand each other and find ways to manage big emotions together.
Play gives children a voice; it helps them share what they can’t always say with words. I support families in learning new ways to communicate and connect, so healing and growth can happen together, not separately. My work centers the healing, joy, and brilliance of Black children and families. I honor culture, identity, and the power of community.
(301) 678-1210 View (301) 678-1210
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Jessica Greenberg
Psychologist, PsyD
2 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21211
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.
(443) 378-3488 View (443) 378-3488
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Alicia Stavros
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21211
Or maybe you’re supporting a child who’s struggling, and you’re tired of feeling like no one fully hears your concerns.
In our work together, you can expect a space that feels steady, warm, and genuinely human. I’m not here to overwhelm you with clinical terms or talk over your lived experience. Instead, we’ll focus on what matters to you: feeling more in control of your life, your body, and your relationships.
Or maybe you’re supporting a child who’s struggling, and you’re tired of feeling like no one fully hears your concerns.
In our work together, you can expect a space that feels steady, warm, and genuinely human. I’m not here to overwhelm you with clinical terms or talk over your lived experience. Instead, we’ll focus on what matters to you: feeling more in control of your life, your body, and your relationships.
(410) 989-4705 View (410) 989-4705
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Thomas Proctor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, MSW, LCSW-C
5 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21209
I became a therapist after many years working for public and private schools. I focused on special education and students with emotional and behavioral issues. I often work with families and individuals who have become stuck or have practiced habits that are negatively impacting their lives. I focus on a cognitive based approach to treat anxiety and depression. If you are stuck and need support with finding a new approach then therapy may be for you.
I became a therapist after many years working for public and private schools. I focused on special education and students with emotional and behavioral issues. I often work with families and individuals who have become stuck or have practiced habits that are negatively impacting their lives. I focus on a cognitive based approach to treat anxiety and depression. If you are stuck and need support with finding a new approach then therapy may be for you.
(443) 341-4397 View (443) 341-4397
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Crimson Barocca
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
2 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21209
I am a trauma-informed clinician based in Baltimore with over two decades of experience helping children, families, and adult survivors heal from the effects of trauma, abuse, and violence.
Trained in TF-CBT, EMDR, somatic nature-based therapy, I conduct sessions virtually, and in-person, at your own pace. Informed by your comfort level, sessions could be in-person or virtual, with consideration for outdoor or walking therapy to support wellbeing, emotional regulation, healthy attachment and accelerated healing.
I am a trauma-informed clinician based in Baltimore with over two decades of experience helping children, families, and adult survivors heal from the effects of trauma, abuse, and violence.
Trained in TF-CBT, EMDR, somatic nature-based therapy, I conduct sessions virtually, and in-person, at your own pace. Informed by your comfort level, sessions could be in-person or virtual, with consideration for outdoor or walking therapy to support wellbeing, emotional regulation, healthy attachment and accelerated healing.
(410) 505-4869 View (410) 505-4869
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Balance Point Wellness, LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Online Only
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.
(410) 210-4405 x1 View (410) 210-4405 x1
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Eve Del Monte
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC
3 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21210
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.
(443) 218-7675 View (443) 218-7675
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Meryl Stevenson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21210
If your child or teen is struggling with anxiety, big emotions, or challenges related to ADHD or ASD, you’re in the right place.
I am trained in play therapy, collaborative problem solving, CBT, ERP, SPACE, SPACE for ARFID, CPRT, and blend approaches to take a very client centered approach. I’m always seeking to grow and learn so I can support your child in ways that feel meaningful and effective. I also offer social skills groups, school collaboration, and parent based treatments.
If your child or teen is struggling with anxiety, big emotions, or challenges related to ADHD or ASD, you’re in the right place.
I am trained in play therapy, collaborative problem solving, CBT, ERP, SPACE, SPACE for ARFID, CPRT, and blend approaches to take a very client centered approach. I’m always seeking to grow and learn so I can support your child in ways that feel meaningful and effective. I also offer social skills groups, school collaboration, and parent based treatments.
(410) 431-0851 View (410) 431-0851
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Lucy R Leibowitz
Psychologist, PhD
2 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21211
My specialty is in helping parents and children manage emotional and behavioral concerns, including anxiety and depression, tantrums, ADHD, and sleep problems across ages.
As a pediatric psychologist, my role is to help parents navigate the wide range of daily stressors and develop tools to better support your children. I specialize in treating anxiety (including separation anxiety, social phobia, nighttime fears, COVID-related anxiety), depression, ADHD, and sleep disturbance (from infancy through the teenage years).
My specialty is in helping parents and children manage emotional and behavioral concerns, including anxiety and depression, tantrums, ADHD, and sleep problems across ages.
As a pediatric psychologist, my role is to help parents navigate the wide range of daily stressors and develop tools to better support your children. I specialize in treating anxiety (including separation anxiety, social phobia, nighttime fears, COVID-related anxiety), depression, ADHD, and sleep disturbance (from infancy through the teenage years).
(443) 785-3821 View (443) 785-3821
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Christina deGraft-Johnson
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. I want to help you achieve whatever solutions and life changes you are looking for while enjoying the therapeutic process as much as possible and experiencing yourself in new ways. Reaching out to a therapist can often be hard. You may fear being judged or being vulnerable with a stranger. But I am confident that given the chance, you will see the benefits in talking with me as I really want to help you succeed. My hope is that you take this leap of faith and see how I can best support you. We can only do the best that we can.
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. I want to help you achieve whatever solutions and life changes you are looking for while enjoying the therapeutic process as much as possible and experiencing yourself in new ways. Reaching out to a therapist can often be hard. You may fear being judged or being vulnerable with a stranger. But I am confident that given the chance, you will see the benefits in talking with me as I really want to help you succeed. My hope is that you take this leap of faith and see how I can best support you. We can only do the best that we can.
(301) 691-4066 View (301) 691-4066
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John Polanco
Counselor, LCPC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
You’re exhausted trying to support your child through intense meltdowns.
Therapy can be a supportive, meaningful process that helps you let go of what no longer serves you. It empowers families to create lasting change and reach their goals— children and adults alike. I help families restore balance, confidence, and peace while keeping joy and connection at the center.
You’re exhausted trying to support your child through intense meltdowns.
Therapy can be a supportive, meaningful process that helps you let go of what no longer serves you. It empowers families to create lasting change and reach their goals— children and adults alike. I help families restore balance, confidence, and peace while keeping joy and connection at the center.
(443) 241-1943 View (443) 241-1943
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Fjoralba Venable
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Online Only
Hi! My name is Alba, and I'm a Licensed Social Worker (LCSW-C). I received my Master's from Salisbury University. I have 10 years of mental health experience, including working in inpatients, outpatients, day hospital, foster care, schools, and private practice. I have worked with a diverse range of people and enjoy being the bridge to your goals. I am solution-focused and tailor the session approach to each client's needs. Let's be partners on your journey to a better you!
Hi! My name is Alba, and I'm a Licensed Social Worker (LCSW-C). I received my Master's from Salisbury University. I have 10 years of mental health experience, including working in inpatients, outpatients, day hospital, foster care, schools, and private practice. I have worked with a diverse range of people and enjoy being the bridge to your goals. I am solution-focused and tailor the session approach to each client's needs. Let's be partners on your journey to a better you!
(410) 983-6528 View (410) 983-6528
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Peyton Kirkendall
Art Therapist, MA, LCPAT, ATR-BC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I help individuals of all ages experiencing anxiety, frustration, loss, fear, confusion, etc. to regain a sense of grounding and clarity in their lives through the use of person-centered psychotherapy and Art therapy. My clients may utilize talk therapy and/or non-threatening art materials and age appropriate directives to aid in the their therapeutic process. I have extensive experience with clients who have experienced or are currently experiencing childhood trauma (medical and otherwise), chronic illness, loss of a family member, mental illness, and generalized anxiety.
I help individuals of all ages experiencing anxiety, frustration, loss, fear, confusion, etc. to regain a sense of grounding and clarity in their lives through the use of person-centered psychotherapy and Art therapy. My clients may utilize talk therapy and/or non-threatening art materials and age appropriate directives to aid in the their therapeutic process. I have extensive experience with clients who have experienced or are currently experiencing childhood trauma (medical and otherwise), chronic illness, loss of a family member, mental illness, and generalized anxiety.
(410) 941-3415 View (410) 941-3415
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Ari Blum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Baltimore, MD 21209
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.
(443) 666-3318 View (443) 666-3318
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Tara Mechlin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21230
My expertise is in working with children & adults who have experienced a traumatic event or situation.
I am available every Wednesday for in person appointments. Please reach out for specific times of availability. Virtual only availability: Monday 9am, 10am, 1pm, 2pm; Tuesday 9am-12pm Thursday 10am-12pm; Friday 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm
My expertise is in working with children & adults who have experienced a traumatic event or situation.
I am available every Wednesday for in person appointments. Please reach out for specific times of availability. Virtual only availability: Monday 9am, 10am, 1pm, 2pm; Tuesday 9am-12pm Thursday 10am-12pm; Friday 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm
(301) 683-5931 View (301) 683-5931
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Dr. Ana Lucia G Maciel
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MD, LCPC
Baltimore, MD 21209
My training in child, adolescent and adult psychiatry and psychotherapy assists me in better understanding the different developmental stages of life.
I am passionate for what I do. My therapeutic approach is to work collaboratively with you to expand strategies to handle the stressors of life and achieve your full potential and 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 for LGPCs and for LCPCs. I have over 46 years of clinical experience and find that I am always learning.
My training in child, adolescent and adult psychiatry and psychotherapy assists me in better understanding the different developmental stages of life.
I am passionate for what I do. My therapeutic approach is to work collaboratively with you to expand strategies to handle the stressors of life and achieve your full potential and 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 for LGPCs and for LCPCs. I have over 46 years of clinical experience and find that I am always learning.
(410) 648-2999 View (410) 648-2999
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Millicent Clarkson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Online Only
We currently have weekday morning openings for adults and children.
We believe we all have unique strengths and skills within us that we can unlock and foster with the right support. Our practice specializes in CBT, mindfulness, and a strength based approach to support clients through life's difficulties. We work with a diverse population of people but specialize in working with young adults, parents, and the perinatal and postpartum population. Many of the clients we work with experience anxiety, ADHD, neurodivergence and difficulty coping with life stressors. We also work with many students during their college experience as they navigate the transition towards young adulthood.
We currently have weekday morning openings for adults and children.
We believe we all have unique strengths and skills within us that we can unlock and foster with the right support. Our practice specializes in CBT, mindfulness, and a strength based approach to support clients through life's difficulties. We work with a diverse population of people but specialize in working with young adults, parents, and the perinatal and postpartum population. Many of the clients we work with experience anxiety, ADHD, neurodivergence and difficulty coping with life stressors. We also work with many students during their college experience as they navigate the transition towards young adulthood.
(410) 453-1664 View (410) 453-1664
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Isaac M Friedman
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21209
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).
(410) 983-3366 View (410) 983-3366
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Benjamin Lang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Baltimore, MD 21202
I specialize in psychoanalytic psychotherapy for children and adolescents, including early years (pre-K), gifted students, people with autism, and disabilities.
My approach is informed by international perspectives on child psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. This foundation has led me to do innovative work incorporating affinities like Minecraft into sessions with children on the spectrum.
I specialize in psychoanalytic psychotherapy for children and adolescents, including early years (pre-K), gifted students, people with autism, and disabilities.
My approach is informed by international perspectives on child psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. This foundation has led me to do innovative work incorporating affinities like Minecraft into sessions with children on the spectrum.
(410) 849-6415 View (410) 849-6415

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Child Therapists
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.

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.

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.