Child Therapists in Maplewood, MO
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Sue Wilhelm
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I have a compassionate, holistic approach, with a healthy sense of humor. I work with
children
, adolescents, and adults, including mental health professionals. I support
children
and adolescents with behavioral or emotional struggles so that they can learn more effective communication and developmentally mature behavior. I work with adults with emotional difficulties due to work stress, relationship difficulties, compassion fatigue, or chronic physical, emotional, or situational stressors.
Jazmine Verner
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PLPC
Verified
Verified
Hello Friend! Feel free to call me Jazz or Jazzy. I’m a curious person who loves helping my fellow humans find their way back home to themselves. This can mean different things depending on the individual, which is why we will work together to decide what it means for you. You’re the expert on your lived experience, I’m the one with the student debt for this degree, and we will work as a team to meet your therapeutic goals. My intention in sessions is to provide a safe place where you can finally set down some of the heavy burdens like anxiety, self-harm, shame, and trauma and begin to unpack them.
Angela Lovett
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Hi there, I am here to help you. I work with individuals, couples, and families with struggles ranging from current life issues, relationship struggles, and issues that have been a lifelong battle. Clients often come to me because they have hit the lowest point and have never felt more alone, even after trying therapy countless times before. Many clients have left counseling finding resolution and a drive to live their life to the fullest. My clients have expressed finding healing, feeling equipped to manage life, and having healthier relationships and connections with others that they previously thought weren't possible.
Not accepting new clients
Jamese Walton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
I am passionate about breaking the negative stigma of mental health in the church and the black community. I enjoy helping adolescents, adults, and families navigate through the challenges and unexpected hardships of life. I have a desire to help clients with a wide variety of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, trauma, divorce, transitions, single parenting, and family communication
Not accepting new clients
Tawna M Ledesma
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified
Verified
Are you experiencing moments of change? Is this a time in your life when that change is bringing to the foreground feelings of anxiety, depression or grief? Life can get really overwhelming at times. Those times can sometimes make us feel powerless and out of control. You do not have to struggle alone. I believe times of loss and change can bring about self-awareness and healing. And that change is an opportunity to cultivate compassion and loving kindness towards ourselves and others.
Waitlist for new clients
Danielle High
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified
Verified
I know reaching out for help can be daunting and overwhelming. I am here to make this process easier for you. I have worked with individuals and families from differing backgrounds, experiences, and concerns. My counseling style is strength-based, meaning I like to focus on the many positive traits you already possess and work collaboratively to reach the goals you would like to achieve. We are all searching for acceptance and understanding. I am here to help. I have extensive experience working with individuals that have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, phobias, LGBTQIA+ related concerns, and non-monogamous relationships.
Not accepting new clients
Lauren Komp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am not currently accepting new clients. Hi and welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I have been providing therapy services for 9 years. I have a background in treating individuals who have experienced trauma, are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship issues. I can also help with life transitions, lack of motivation, and struggles with self-esteem. I have direct experience working with diverse populations, including specialized experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community and those who identify as non-monogamous. I see individuals ranging in ages from 12 years old and up.
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Austin E Wilmot
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
With
children
, I provide a variety of mediums for play and expression, facilitating many avenues of access to a
child
's inner world.
I have experience treating all ages with an in-depth approach, beginning with meeting you and working to understand the difficulties you are facing. I offer a space that fosters fuller experiencing and understanding of your inner emotional life, including feelings, thoughts, dreams and fantasies. In connection with me, your symptoms and problematic patterns can become understood in new ways, leading to emotional growth and a greater capacity to make meaningful changes in your life. I provide dynamic therapy in-office and by videoconference to people whose location or commitments make it difficult to attend in-person meetings.
Tiffany J Walehwa
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
I am a trauma-informed therapist that has experience working with a diverse population that includes
children
, adolescents and adults. Dedicated to creating an inclusive environment, I continue my training throughout the year to effectively serve marginalized communities, including those related to the LGBTQIA community. Born and raised in St. Louis City, I am aware of some of the treasures and challenges that come from living in the area. However, I remain committed to serving the systemic issues that face the clientele in other states, including California I strive to provide a safe, client-focused environment.
Paula Heller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , LPC, RDT
Verified
Verified
I believe change is possible! I help people just like you improve their relationships and build healthy interpersonal and family interactions by highlighting your strengths and resources, and helping you develop new coping strategies. I help families in crisis due to school issues, relationship issues and economic issues. I work with grief and specializes in issues related to pregnancy loss, infertility, life transitions for women including career issues, relationships,
child
birth, adoption, empty nesting, divorce and menopause.
Michael Deal
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
When working with
children
, I use both traditional therapy as well as play/art therapy depending on the developmental level of the
child
.
When working with individuals, I aim to help them through a collaborative process to understand the underlying issues that are causing them to not live up to their potential. The model which I employ assumes that many of our struggles are connected to conflicts within us of which we are not completely aware. I feel that therapy is most effective when the entire person's personality and history are considered instead of just focusing on current problematic behaviors. My work focuses on recognizing long standing relationship patterns that are troublesome as well as developing a more emotionally stable and adaptive personality.
Falyn Taylor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with experience counseling
children
, adolescents, and adults. I earned my Master's degree in Counseling from Northwestern University and am passionate about working with youth. I specialize in working with clients who struggle with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Disruptive Behavior Disorder, Conduct Disorder, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder, as well as
children
on the Autism Spectrum.
Susan Gartenberg
Licensed Professional Counselor, M Ed, LPC, RPT, NCC
Verified
Verified
A cornerstone of my belief system is that behavior is an expression of what we need. And this is no more truer than for
children
. The difficulty lies, however, in parenting a
child
with behaviors we don't quite understand. It can be frightening that, as a parent or caregiver, we don't know what to do. And, it can feel isolating. What I want to share is that it doesn't have to be overwhelming. And, you don't have to do it alone. What I hold to be true is that therapy for
children
is absolutely a collaborative process where
children
, and the adults in their lives, learn and grow together.
Kristine V Eickhoff
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Children
, teens and parents, alike, are facing new challenges in today's fast-paced world of ever-changing technology, expectations and youth culture. For over 15 years, I have been working as a Psychologist specializing in the treatment of
children
, teens, young adults and families to address the emotional and behavioral challenges of everyday life as well as those unique to ADHD,
child
development, anxiety and other mood disturbances. When working with clients, I feel it is important to develop a strong therapeutic alliance in which to learn new behaviors, coping strategies and ways of thinking and problem solving.
Sara Carpenter
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, RPT
Verified
Verified
My focus is to help youth and teens uncover what they already possess--highlighting their strengths, resilience, and ability to cope with life. Together, your
child
, your family, and I will work to make sense of troubling experiences and identify and learn coping strategies that allow my clients to realize the power they have in themselves. Using play based interventions,
children
can communicate their inner world in a way that is natural and feels comfortable to them. Using sand tray, expressive arts, and games, play provides a concrete, action-oriented way for
children
to work through what they are going through.
Corry Cande
MEd, CCLS, FMCHC, NBC-HWC
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
I am a Certified
Child
Life Specialist (CCLS), National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) and a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach (FMCHC).
"I don't think I can repeat often enough how grateful I am that we found our way to you." - Parent Testimonial. Since 2001, I have had the privilege of working with
children
, adolescents and families as they have faced some of life's most challenging obstacles. Using a strengths based approach, all that I say and do, is individualized to meet the specific needs of each person. Empowering the individual by encouraging positive coping and stress transformation is at heart of what I do. As a Mother of 3
children
, one of which has a rare health condition, I deeply understand the importance of meeting the unique needs of each individual.
Front Desk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Parenting Compass is a monthly support group providing insight, education, and collaboration for parents and caretakers. This group offers support and direction for parents during their
children
's adolescent and young adult years. Parenting Compass is meant for all parents/caretakers raising adolescents and young adult
children
between the ages of 12 and 21. The group explores different topic each month, including adolescent development and typical vs problem behaviors, increasing positive family communication, setting limits, and reducing destructive emotional behaviors—in kids AND parents!
Waitlist for new clients
Rebecca Growe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Some of the difficulties my clients face are: Anxiety and depression, behavioral challenges, traumatic experiences, including grief and loss, major life adjustments, including separation and divorce, and parent-
child
relationships, bonding and attachment.
I work with kids of all ages, parents, and families.
Catherine Travelstead
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Catherine Travelstead is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who is passionate about helping
children
and families thrive in times of distress. Catherine has extensive experience in working with
children
and adolescents with behavioral and mental health concerns. Additionally, she is comfortable working with high needs and intense behaviors.
Priscilla Bass-Timmerberg
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified
Verified
I have helped
children
as young as 6 and adults into their 90s.
While my passion is helping people find the joy in life, I am also dedicated to improving the counseling profession. As a past President of both the American Counseling Association of Missouri and the Missouri Mental Health Counselors Association, I have worked to help professional counselors and the field of counseling in the state of Missouri. I extend this focus of helping the profession to teaching and supervising individuals who are pursuing professional counseling as a career.
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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.