Child Therapists in Bethesda, MD
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Dr. Caroline M. Sehon, M.D., F.R.C.P. (C)
MD
Verified
Verified
I am trained as a Canadian and US-trained physician, a psychoanalyst, couple and family therapist, and
child
/adult psychiatrist.
Couple and family therapy can sometimes serve as an efficient and effective strategy to improve the wellness of the whole family system. Sometimes severe psychological distress and suffering is located within the couple or family, rather than solely within a given person as it may appear at times. I have built up a strong skill set to offer a particular form of couple and family therapy known as "psychoanalytic couple/family therapy" which zeroes in on the undercurrent, unconscious meanings for destructive, relationship patterns that are outside the awareness of the couple/family.

Anne M Cosimano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
These include trauma therapist, director of
child
and adolescent outpatient treatment program (CPC Health/Chestnut Lodge) as well as college mental health counselor, preschool metal health consultant and adoption therapist.
In my work as a therapist for the past 25+ years I have witnessed the incredible strength and resilience in people despite life's hardships, losses and traumas. I work with adults, teens and tweens to deal with life's challenges such as relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, loss, trauma, adoption,parenting, and divorce. As people gain deeper understanding of themselves and their behaviors , they are often able to make changes to improve their self esteem, strengthen their relationships, cope with life's ups and downs,and achieve deeper satisfaction in their lives.

Pamela G. Luttig
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I help
children
, adolescents, young adults, parents & families, providing individual therapy, family therapy, & parent coaching. Each person and treatment is unique, but I integrate several techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), parent coaching, family systems, meditation, and hypnosis. Please contact me at 301-365-8105 or drpamluttig@gmail.com. If you prefer, we can have that initial contact over teletherapy. You can tell me about the issues, and I will describe how I would approach the therapy or refer you to someone else who can help.

Bethesda Play Therapy and Healing, LLC Center
Counselor
Verified
Verified
Here at Bethesda Play Therapy and Healing Center, our clinicians provide integrative, customized psychotherapy services to
children
, teens, adults, caregivers, and families in English and in Spanish. We strive to hold safe space and form authentic connections during your growth and healing journey. There is power in asking for and accepting help and our team of clinicians is here to help you heal from the inside out.

Rachel B Singer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MSW
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
I work with individuals, couples, families, and
children
. I specialize in addiction, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, family conflict and grief. My greatest intention is to help clients understand themselves better and improve their quality of life and relationships. I cater my approach to each client, responding to their own unique problems and personality style. This is not a "one-size-fits-all" practice.

Joel Gunzburg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
My practice is primarily focused in helping
children
, adolescents and families address family life difficulties and assisting
children
and adolescents who are being bullied, experiencing depression, diagnosed with ADHD, having difficulty adjusting to social changes, and coping with grief and loss.

Samantha Congdon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Samantha Congdon, LMFT is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist in states Maryland and California. Samantha provides Teletherapy to client's who reside in CA and MD. Samantha works with adolescents, teens, young adults and families utilizing a collaborative approach to fit each client's individual needs. Samantha grew up in California and went to school at the California State University of Chico, where she received her Bachelors of Art in Psychology, and Master's of Science in Marriage Family Therapy. Samantha is here to support you, your
child
or family with any life stressor.

Katelyn Alcamo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Are you worried that your
child
is anxious, depressed or having difficulty navigating peer relationships? Are you struggling with parenting a teenager? Do you feel disconnected from your partner and find yourself wondering where the passion went? Relationships can be both the most rewarding and most challenging aspects of our lives. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I am specially trained to work with
children
, couples, and families. I provide a safe and supportive place where you are empowered to reach your personal and relationship goals. Together we can help you find balance, enrichment, and happiness in your life.
Not accepting new clients

Maggie Meyer
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, RPT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Reaching out for support can be extremely difficult, but it is the first step towards unlocking all of the possibilities and potential for you, your
child
, and your family to heal and re-connect. Therapy is a gift and allowing me the ability to experience this journey with you and/or your
child
is a gift to me. I strive to create authentic, engaging and trusting therapeutic relationships and enjoy working with clients to strengthen their connections. My goal is to be a source of both practical and emotional support for you and your family. I believe therapy is nourishment for social, emotional and physical wellbeing.

Veronica Raggi
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed psychologist specializing in treating anxiety, stress, depression, emotion regulation, interpersonal difficulties, life changes, school-related issues, and parenting challenges. I am warm, empathic and results-oriented. I work to develop a strong and supportive therapeutic relationship that is safe and nurturing, while also providing direct guidance and collaborative problem solving to help you reach desired goals and make positive changes. For
children
, I set up sessions in a developmentally appropriate way to maximize therapeutic gains. I offer both parenting and school-based support.
Not accepting new clients

Lily Gutmann
Psychologist, PhD, CYT
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
As a specialist in
child
and family therapy, I often work with family members, either separately or in the same session, to facilitate understanding, coping, and change.
Welcome. Looking for peace, calm, balance and tranquility? I use a collaborative, strength-based approach in my work with individuals, couples, and families. Clients come in to address difficulties such as depression, anxiety, and strained relationships. Parents often seek information and support regarding single parenting, parenting a
child
with ADHD, behavioral problems, learning difficulties, developmental delays, depression, and/or anxiety. Couples seek to improve their relationship or to cope with a difficult situation such as parenting in blended families and caring for elderly parents.
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Katie Piura
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MD & DC
Verified
Verified
I specialize in
child
sexual abuse trauma.
I look forward to bearing witness to your healing journey. It is an honor for clients to share their experiences with me. It is important for me to have a nurturing and empathic relationship with my clients that shows unconditional positive regard. Meeting my clients where they are and meeting them at their pace in the therapeutic process is important in order to foster client empowerment in the therapeutic process. I believe that childhood events impact our present and how we connect to the world around us. I believe that therapy is a great tool to begin your healing process and it's never too late to start!
Not accepting new clients

Jill McCulloch
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed psychologist in a private practice setting, where I work with
children
, teens, adults and families dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, emotion regulation challenges, life transitions, school-related issues, and interpersonal difficulties. I strive to develop a trusting and supportive connection with my clients and their families. My therapeutic approach is individualized and collaborative, utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) primarily, as well as mindfulness-oriented techniques and insight-oriented therapies.

Kelly Kolyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with individuals,
children
, families and couples. My areas of specialization include trauma, depression, anxiety, family conflict, social skills, and self-esteem building. My work is driven by the belief that all people deserve a safe, supportive, and empathetic environment to address life's challenges. It is my goal to build a collaborative working relationship with clients where the foundation of our time together is built on the inherent strengths of individuals and families.

Kamal Wright-Cunningham
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Utilizing trauma-informed and person-centered clinical practices, Kamal has worked with a variety of client concerns including: depression, anxiety, untreated grief and loss, sexual trauma, substance abuse, self-injurious behaviors, and parent-
child
relational problems.
Dr. Kamal Wright-Cunningham is an interactive, solution-focused therapist who offers a safe, nonjudgmental and nourishing environment in which clients can heal and grow. Kamal is supportive and committed to helping his clients take charge of their life and successfully negotiate the challenges that they face! Kamal works with individuals, couples, families and groups. By addressing these issues early with evidence-based interventions, clients experience a transition into a healthier adulthood.Additionally, Kamal has a significant amount of experience working with court-connected clients and adolescents who have a history of truancy and academic struggles.

Jasmine Stokes
Counselor, LGPC
Verified
Verified
I have created a space that allows for adults, teens, and
children
to feel safe enough to be their authentic self.
Feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated and overworked? Was the transition into parenthood not as smooth as everyone described? Almost like a balancing act where you are responsible for holding your own emotional and physical wellbeing, your
children
’s overall health and happiness, and maintaining your romantic and platonic relationships all while keeping a smile for the audience. Trust me, you are not alone and it is okay to cut the act and drop that smile.

Kharod A France
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, ACS, NCC
Verified
Verified
I have extensive experience working with challenging, difficult to treat, and treatment-reluctant
children
, adolescents and young adults but I enjoy working with all young people, regardless of their level of distress, to formulate, embrace and ultimately reach their treatment goals.
I embrace an eclectic and collaborative approach to therapy, where working with clients and their families to develop the necessary skills and strategies to overcome life's challenges is the primary goal! In therapy, I strive to create an environment where clients feel both heard and supported but also where they are encouraged to take an active role in the therapeutic process. In addition to working with clients both individually as well as in groups, I have experience working with
children
, adolescents and young adults in Intensive Outpatient (IOP) treatment programs as well as in a University Counseling Center setting.

Pam Herrick
Marriage & Family Therapist, LGMFT
Verified
Verified
With an inclusive, open and positive approach, I work with families, adults, adolescents, and
children
, on a wide variety of issues including self-esteem, communication, identity, anxiety, depression, decision-making, relationship problems, mood disorder, life transitions, post-partum, parenting and family issues.
Our connections to one another and the communities we work and play in are foundational to our health and well-being. It is through relationship that we learn about ourselves and how best to be in relationship with others. At times, stress can threaten to overwhelm, priorities can become unclear and uncertainties can mount. We all benefit from a consistent and trusting relationship in which to identify our feelings, thoughts and behaviors, to be supported in our efforts to determine and utilize our own strengths and resources, to build our coping strategies, and begin to create the change we choose to work on in any stage of life
Not accepting new clients

Quinn K Smelser
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, RPT
Verified
Verified
You have taken a very courageous step in seeking therapy. I have counseled
children
, families, and individuals at all stages of life. Over the course of my career, I have worked in urban, rural, and suburban communities, under government-funded grants, and through private funding in homes, schools, and residential treatment. Using an integrative approach that is trauma-informed, evidence-based, and family systems oriented, I draw from attachment theory, neurobiology research, systems theory, cognitive-behavioral theory, and existentialism. I also am an approved clinical supervisor in Maryland.

Nina Tracy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT
Verified
Verified
In my work I pull from a wide array of modalities including Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strategic Family Therapy, Solution Focused, and Intergenerational Family therapy. I have worked with
children
as young as four years old, teens, young adults, couples, and all kinds of families. My experience includes providing therapy in a multitude of settings including Intensive In-Home, outpatient clinics, and private practice. In my over five years of clinical practice, I have worked with families where addiction is present.
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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.