Children (6 to 10) Therapists in Cary, NC
Do you feel constantly worried, tense, or on edge? Maybe you struggle to relax, sleep, or focus because of racing thoughts. Anxiety can leave you feeling trapped and exhausted, but it’s also highly treatable. I specialize in helping clients understand their anxiety, build effective coping tools, and create lasting relief. Using a collaborative, evidence-based approach, I’ll help you feel calmer, more in control, and ready to live with greater peace and confidence.
Do you feel constantly worried, tense, or on edge? Maybe you struggle to relax, sleep, or focus because of racing thoughts. Anxiety can leave you feeling trapped and exhausted, but it’s also highly treatable. I specialize in helping clients understand their anxiety, build effective coping tools, and create lasting relief. Using a collaborative, evidence-based approach, I’ll help you feel calmer, more in control, and ready to live with greater peace and confidence.
I work with children, teens, and families through connection, creativity, and evidence-based tools that support healthy emotional and relational development.
I draw from child-friendly approaches like Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Strengths-Based Therapy, along with mindfulness, somatic, and holistic strategies. More than anything, I strive to be a consistent, caring adult who believes in every child and cheers them on.
I work with children, teens, and families through connection, creativity, and evidence-based tools that support healthy emotional and relational development.
I draw from child-friendly approaches like Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Strengths-Based Therapy, along with mindfulness, somatic, and holistic strategies. More than anything, I strive to be a consistent, caring adult who believes in every child and cheers them on.
Comprehensive Evaluations are designed to deepen your understanding about how your (or your child's) mind works.
Sarah Backe, PhD is a licensed psychologist who works with children, adolescents, and their families at the intersection of neurodiversity, learning, and mental health. Her practice, Understanding Minds, provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation services that help clients understand the unique ways in which their minds work and thrive.
Comprehensive Evaluations are designed to deepen your understanding about how your (or your child's) mind works.
Sarah Backe, PhD is a licensed psychologist who works with children, adolescents, and their families at the intersection of neurodiversity, learning, and mental health. Her practice, Understanding Minds, provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation services that help clients understand the unique ways in which their minds work and thrive.
I specialize in working with young adults but enjoy working with children and adults of all ages.
Currently accepting new clients - Are you experiencing anxiety or stress? Struggling through a life transition? Feeling uncertainty? Wishing to feel less sadness? Or maybe you're hoping to recover from past wounds? These are some of the most common issues I help people overcome. You have the capacity to heal and grow, although sometimes it's helpful to have professional assistance to process our experiences and to learn how to listen inward and become self-empowered.
I specialize in working with young adults but enjoy working with children and adults of all ages.
Currently accepting new clients - Are you experiencing anxiety or stress? Struggling through a life transition? Feeling uncertainty? Wishing to feel less sadness? Or maybe you're hoping to recover from past wounds? These are some of the most common issues I help people overcome. You have the capacity to heal and grow, although sometimes it's helpful to have professional assistance to process our experiences and to learn how to listen inward and become self-empowered.
Everyone has a unique story that deserves to be told. Perhaps I am the right person to hear yours…
Making the decision to seek help is a brave and empowering step. I know that finding the right therapist can sometimes feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. My goal is to help make this process feel safe, supportive, and grounded in trust. I believe everyone deserves a space where they can be seen and heard — a space to explore, grow, and evolve. Through a holistic and person-centered approach, my hope is that together we can create that space for you.
Everyone has a unique story that deserves to be told. Perhaps I am the right person to hear yours…
Making the decision to seek help is a brave and empowering step. I know that finding the right therapist can sometimes feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. My goal is to help make this process feel safe, supportive, and grounded in trust. I believe everyone deserves a space where they can be seen and heard — a space to explore, grow, and evolve. Through a holistic and person-centered approach, my hope is that together we can create that space for you.
Kasey has experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families.
Kasey seeks to remain person-centered in her treatment, utilizing a strengths-based approach to support clients in identifying and reaching their desired goals. Kasey is adaptive to her clients’ needs using varying modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Play therapy, and Solution Focused
Kasey has experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families.
Kasey seeks to remain person-centered in her treatment, utilizing a strengths-based approach to support clients in identifying and reaching their desired goals. Kasey is adaptive to her clients’ needs using varying modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Play therapy, and Solution Focused
You may be a parent concerned about your child or teen who is struggling with anxiety, emotional regulation, school stress, behavior challenges, or big life changes, and you want support that feels affirming, practical, and collaborative.
I work with children, teens, young adults, couples, and families, with a focus on relationship and couples therapy, anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral concerns, and family transitions. I use evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, SFBT, systemic, and attachment-based therapy to create practical and emotionally attuned support.
You may be a parent concerned about your child or teen who is struggling with anxiety, emotional regulation, school stress, behavior challenges, or big life changes, and you want support that feels affirming, practical, and collaborative.
I work with children, teens, young adults, couples, and families, with a focus on relationship and couples therapy, anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral concerns, and family transitions. I use evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, SFBT, systemic, and attachment-based therapy to create practical and emotionally attuned support.
I offer therapy for children (6+) to adults, in person in Cary, NC and virtual sessions throughout North Carolina.
I provide direct, but safe exploration of your emotions, thoughts and experiences. I utilize CBT, DBT and ACT strategies to improve difficult thought processes, emotions or behaviors. We will process experiences that led you here and work together to establish a path forward that aligns with your values.
I offer therapy for children (6+) to adults, in person in Cary, NC and virtual sessions throughout North Carolina.
I provide direct, but safe exploration of your emotions, thoughts and experiences. I utilize CBT, DBT and ACT strategies to improve difficult thought processes, emotions or behaviors. We will process experiences that led you here and work together to establish a path forward that aligns with your values.
CHILD-TEEN - Are you concerned about your child?
Deborah combines scientifically researched methods that have been proven to work (CBT, DBT, etc.). As a registered play therapist, Deborah incorporates directed and non-directed play - the language that children best use to communicate. While teens find a safe place to exhale, kick back and gain confidence that will empower them to reach their potential.
CHILD-TEEN - Are you concerned about your child?
Deborah combines scientifically researched methods that have been proven to work (CBT, DBT, etc.). As a registered play therapist, Deborah incorporates directed and non-directed play - the language that children best use to communicate. While teens find a safe place to exhale, kick back and gain confidence that will empower them to reach their potential.
I have a passion for working with caregivers of young children, as well as those in their emerging adulthood stage of life.
My therapeutic modalities include somatic and mindfulness-based practice, ACT, and DBT. I have also completed the basic introductory training for Neuroaffective Relational Model and Internal Family Systems, and I work to address attachment and developmental trauma. I am a certified Child-Parent Psychotherapist and have a passion for working with families.
I have a passion for working with caregivers of young children, as well as those in their emerging adulthood stage of life.
My therapeutic modalities include somatic and mindfulness-based practice, ACT, and DBT. I have also completed the basic introductory training for Neuroaffective Relational Model and Internal Family Systems, and I work to address attachment and developmental trauma. I am a certified Child-Parent Psychotherapist and have a passion for working with families.
Spencer D Grinnell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RPT
1 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27513
Waitlist for new clients
Teenagers and even children are more and more dealing with environmental pressure that results in them feeling overwhelmed, stressed and anxious and can often lead to depression among a host of concerns.
Offering individual therapy creates a safe space for children and teens to align with a therapist to discover their own emotions and coping skills in a healthy way. Once this process has begun parents will then be able to assist in the therapy process by aligning themselves with their child or teen through family sessions in encouraging them in growth.
Teenagers and even children are more and more dealing with environmental pressure that results in them feeling overwhelmed, stressed and anxious and can often lead to depression among a host of concerns.
Offering individual therapy creates a safe space for children and teens to align with a therapist to discover their own emotions and coping skills in a healthy way. Once this process has begun parents will then be able to assist in the therapy process by aligning themselves with their child or teen through family sessions in encouraging them in growth.
I view you as the expert in your own life, and together, we'll work as a team to achieve your goals in a safe and supportive environment - children and adults alike.
UPDATE 9/3/2025: I currently have open availability for morning and daytime virtual or in-person sessions! My approach to therapy is centered around self-compassion and creating a warm, welcoming space where everyone feels valued. Whether you're navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting, relationship struggles, life transitions, or challenges with your SOGIE (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression), I’m here for you. I truly believe in the power of diversity and inclusivity, and I’m passionate about supporting you on your journey toward growth and peace.
I view you as the expert in your own life, and together, we'll work as a team to achieve your goals in a safe and supportive environment - children and adults alike.
UPDATE 9/3/2025: I currently have open availability for morning and daytime virtual or in-person sessions! My approach to therapy is centered around self-compassion and creating a warm, welcoming space where everyone feels valued. Whether you're navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting, relationship struggles, life transitions, or challenges with your SOGIE (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression), I’m here for you. I truly believe in the power of diversity and inclusivity, and I’m passionate about supporting you on your journey toward growth and peace.
Are difficulties managing strong feelings impacting your child's abilities to handle seemingly small problems at home and school?
With over 20-years of experience in public school and private practice settings, I specialize in working with neurodivergent children/adolescents ages 4 to 18. My therapeutic approach often incorporates Cognitive Behavior Therapy and the Social Thinking Methodology with a balance between play and talk therapy, depending on the age/ability of the client.
Are difficulties managing strong feelings impacting your child's abilities to handle seemingly small problems at home and school?
With over 20-years of experience in public school and private practice settings, I specialize in working with neurodivergent children/adolescents ages 4 to 18. My therapeutic approach often incorporates Cognitive Behavior Therapy and the Social Thinking Methodology with a balance between play and talk therapy, depending on the age/ability of the client.
I am deeply committed to creating a space where children, adolescents, and young adults feel safe, seen, and understood.
My approach is individually centered, meeting personal needs with honest communication, humor, warmth, compassion & empathy. I utilize different therapeutic styles, such as art and play therapy, that meet the goals we set together. My commitment is to be there every step of the way, creating a space where you or your child can feel understood and supported.
I am deeply committed to creating a space where children, adolescents, and young adults feel safe, seen, and understood.
My approach is individually centered, meeting personal needs with honest communication, humor, warmth, compassion & empathy. I utilize different therapeutic styles, such as art and play therapy, that meet the goals we set together. My commitment is to be there every step of the way, creating a space where you or your child can feel understood and supported.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 14 years of experience working with adults, couples, children and families through grief, trauma, anxiety and depression.
It can be so hard to be in our experiences of life. For many reasons, we can find ourselves stuck, worried, sad and lost. We can lose our anchors, our values, our meaning and our quality of life. We can experience terrible traumas and struggle in relationships with others and with ourselves. We can lose our capacity to feel agency in our own lives and to stay engaged and curious with our own unique journeys. We do not find our way in isolation. I believe that, in working together, we are better equipped to navigate the journey and to feel good about the direction it takes.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 14 years of experience working with adults, couples, children and families through grief, trauma, anxiety and depression.
It can be so hard to be in our experiences of life. For many reasons, we can find ourselves stuck, worried, sad and lost. We can lose our anchors, our values, our meaning and our quality of life. We can experience terrible traumas and struggle in relationships with others and with ourselves. We can lose our capacity to feel agency in our own lives and to stay engaged and curious with our own unique journeys. We do not find our way in isolation. I believe that, in working together, we are better equipped to navigate the journey and to feel good about the direction it takes.
I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger management, autism, grief, stress, and life transitions.
I earned my master’s in clinical mental health counseling from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, person-centered techniques, expressive arts therapy, and motivational interviewing to tailor treatment to each client’s needs.
I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger management, autism, grief, stress, and life transitions.
I earned my master’s in clinical mental health counseling from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, person-centered techniques, expressive arts therapy, and motivational interviewing to tailor treatment to each client’s needs.
We provide therapy for children, teens, and families in Chapel Hill, Cary, and Fuquay Varina, NC, supporting challenges like ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, executive functioning, and more.
Our therapists have various specialties such as ADHD, anxiety, autism, depression, bipolar disorder, intellectual and developmental disorders, social skills, emotional regulation, addiction, substance use, BIPOC communities, women's issues, faith/spirituality, young adulthood, ocd, self-harm, LGBTQIA issues, parenting and more.
We provide therapy for children, teens, and families in Chapel Hill, Cary, and Fuquay Varina, NC, supporting challenges like ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, executive functioning, and more.
Our therapists have various specialties such as ADHD, anxiety, autism, depression, bipolar disorder, intellectual and developmental disorders, social skills, emotional regulation, addiction, substance use, BIPOC communities, women's issues, faith/spirituality, young adulthood, ocd, self-harm, LGBTQIA issues, parenting and more.
At Willow Creek Counseling, we help children, teens, and adults find calm, clarity, and confidence.
We’re here to help you feel supported and empowered. Our team of 16 clinicians provides care for children, teens, and adults—helping you navigate life’s challenges with confidence and resilience. We’re dedicated to making high-quality counseling affordable and accessible for all.
At Willow Creek Counseling, we help children, teens, and adults find calm, clarity, and confidence.
We’re here to help you feel supported and empowered. Our team of 16 clinicians provides care for children, teens, and adults—helping you navigate life’s challenges with confidence and resilience. We’re dedicated to making high-quality counseling affordable and accessible for all.
I love helping kids with autism build confidence, discover what makes them shine, and find tools that actually work!
For my younger clients, play is the magic. I keep my space full of Play-Doh, crayons, paint, games, and fidgets! Mess, laughter, and creativity are encouraged always. Therapy here isn’t just helpful. It can be fun, exciting, and even joyful!
I love helping kids with autism build confidence, discover what makes them shine, and find tools that actually work!
For my younger clients, play is the magic. I keep my space full of Play-Doh, crayons, paint, games, and fidgets! Mess, laughter, and creativity are encouraged always. Therapy here isn’t just helpful. It can be fun, exciting, and even joyful!
I specialize in children, teenagers, young adults, and families.
I can help you regain harmony in your home. I work with ADHD, Autism, Family Conflict, Marital Conflict, Parenting, Anxiety, Trauma, and Depression.
I specialize in children, teenagers, young adults, and families.
I can help you regain harmony in your home. I work with ADHD, Autism, Family Conflict, Marital Conflict, Parenting, Anxiety, Trauma, and Depression.
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