Child Therapists in Wilkes County, NC
Aspen Mental Health Therapy and Consulting, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCMHCS, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ronda, NC 28670
We have extensive training in the treatment of PTSD and trauma associated disorders for adults, adolescents, and children (including pre-school age).
We use several evidenced based and adjunct models to meet client needs. These modalities include, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Internal Family Systems, Parent Child Interaction Therapy, Collaborative Problem Solving, Child Parent Psychotherapy and Play Therapy.
We have extensive training in the treatment of PTSD and trauma associated disorders for adults, adolescents, and children (including pre-school age).
We use several evidenced based and adjunct models to meet client needs. These modalities include, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Internal Family Systems, Parent Child Interaction Therapy, Collaborative Problem Solving, Child Parent Psychotherapy and Play Therapy.
Deborah S Wages
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC, BC-TMHP
Verified Verified
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
Waitlist for new clients
I work particularly well with children and adolescents who are struggling with anxiety, social issues and depression.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples who have emotional and/or behavioral challenges and I practice within a strength-based, person-centered supportive approach. In addition to being a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Board Certified Tele-Mental Health Professional, and I am also trained as a Custody Evaluator.
I work particularly well with children and adolescents who are struggling with anxiety, social issues and depression.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples who have emotional and/or behavioral challenges and I practice within a strength-based, person-centered supportive approach. In addition to being a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Board Certified Tele-Mental Health Professional, and I am also trained as a Custody Evaluator.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and faith. I provide a safe space for clients to explore their narratives, identify unhelpful patterns, and create empowering stories. I am passionate about supporting families, couples, women, children, and adolescents in navigating relational challenges, identity, and self-esteem. My focus is on helping clients strengthen their relationships, improve communication, and resolve conflicts in ways that foster connection, personal growth, and mutual understanding. I view therapy as a collaborative process, guiding clients to reframe challenges and embrace their strengths.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and faith. I provide a safe space for clients to explore their narratives, identify unhelpful patterns, and create empowering stories. I am passionate about supporting families, couples, women, children, and adolescents in navigating relational challenges, identity, and self-esteem. My focus is on helping clients strengthen their relationships, improve communication, and resolve conflicts in ways that foster connection, personal growth, and mutual understanding. I view therapy as a collaborative process, guiding clients to reframe challenges and embrace their strengths.
CareNet Counseling Northwest Region
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, LCAS, LCSWA
Verified Verified
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
CareNet Counseling improves the health of the mind, body, spirit and community through spiritually-integrated counseling, psychotherapy, research and education. We are here to help our clients restore and maintain mental wellness. There is no real health without mental health.
CareNet Counseling improves the health of the mind, body, spirit and community through spiritually-integrated counseling, psychotherapy, research and education. We are here to help our clients restore and maintain mental wellness. There is no real health without mental health.
Jane Smyre
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I am pleased you are considering working with me. We all have issues which need improvement. Life is a journey of change in which therapy can be a supportive tool.
I am pleased you are considering working with me. We all have issues which need improvement. Life is a journey of change in which therapy can be a supportive tool.
Wanda Anthony Burger
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHCS, NCC, CCMC, CCS, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello! At some point in life we find a need to talk to someone. Grief, loss, trauma, adjustment, relational issues are a few areas we can face. My specialties include: grief, trauma: civilian/military PTSD/PTSS, stress, substance abuse; Wellness Groups, Growing through Grief , prevention & early intervention. Boon and Katie, registered,therapy dogs, may join sessions. Boon began working at 9 weeks. In 2016 I added Military Trauma (CCMC) Certified Military Counselor Certificate. It was an honor to complete this certificate and begin working with our wonderful veterans and families. Come visit us at The Therapy House.
Hello! At some point in life we find a need to talk to someone. Grief, loss, trauma, adjustment, relational issues are a few areas we can face. My specialties include: grief, trauma: civilian/military PTSD/PTSS, stress, substance abuse; Wellness Groups, Growing through Grief , prevention & early intervention. Boon and Katie, registered,therapy dogs, may join sessions. Boon began working at 9 weeks. In 2016 I added Military Trauma (CCMC) Certified Military Counselor Certificate. It was an honor to complete this certificate and begin working with our wonderful veterans and families. Come visit us at The Therapy House.
We have extensive training in the treatment of PTSD and trauma associated disorders for adults, adolescents, and children (including pre-school age).
I provide a person-centered approach that is solution focused. You will be provided with therapy from a wide range of treatment options and be rest assured all treatments are evidence based.
We have extensive training in the treatment of PTSD and trauma associated disorders for adults, adolescents, and children (including pre-school age).
I provide a person-centered approach that is solution focused. You will be provided with therapy from a wide range of treatment options and be rest assured all treatments are evidence based.
Online Therapists
Kenan Dawson Durham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
High Point, NC 27265
Kenan excels in working collaboratively with children, parents and other support people to achieve therapeutic goals.
Kenan focuses on the struggles seen with ADHD, ODD & Anxiety. He supports his clients by helping them learn coping skills to aid in emotion regulation, anger management and behavioral issues. He also works to develop executive functioning skills and increased ability to stay on task.
Kenan excels in working collaboratively with children, parents and other support people to achieve therapeutic goals.
Kenan focuses on the struggles seen with ADHD, ODD & Anxiety. He supports his clients by helping them learn coping skills to aid in emotion regulation, anger management and behavioral issues. He also works to develop executive functioning skills and increased ability to stay on task.
I have extensive experience working with Couples, Families, Children, Teens, and Adults.
I have experience in a wide variety of areas including family conflict, anxiety, abuse issues, crisis counseling, multi-cultural counseling, anger management, suicidal ideation, vocational counseling, substance abuse counseling, and rehabilitation counseling for persons and families afflicted with developmental, physical, and mental health disabilities.
I have extensive experience working with Couples, Families, Children, Teens, and Adults.
I have experience in a wide variety of areas including family conflict, anxiety, abuse issues, crisis counseling, multi-cultural counseling, anger management, suicidal ideation, vocational counseling, substance abuse counseling, and rehabilitation counseling for persons and families afflicted with developmental, physical, and mental health disabilities.
I have extensive experience working with children and youth athletes and service members.
I am caring, passionate, honest, accountable, and genuine. These are my greatest strengths because it allows me to be who I am and provide the best possible support and therapy to my clients.
I have extensive experience working with children and youth athletes and service members.
I am caring, passionate, honest, accountable, and genuine. These are my greatest strengths because it allows me to be who I am and provide the best possible support and therapy to my clients.
Allison Whaley McLaurin
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, NCC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Waxhaw, NC 28173
Waitlist for new clients
Presently I work with children from ages six and up as well as adults.
I am trained through the advanced level in SE (somatic experiencing). SE utilizes nervous system regulation and the release of somatically stored trauma through sensation, images, behaviors, emotions, and meanings. Additionally, I provide CCPT, ACT, and Experiential therapy.
Presently I work with children from ages six and up as well as adults.
I am trained through the advanced level in SE (somatic experiencing). SE utilizes nervous system regulation and the release of somatically stored trauma through sensation, images, behaviors, emotions, and meanings. Additionally, I provide CCPT, ACT, and Experiential therapy.
I work with children, teens, and adults as a clinical mental health intern at Bit of Hope Ranch, providing a safe space to navigate life’s transitions and grief.
Whether we sit in the office or take a walk through nature, I use a person-centered approach, allowing your unique needs to guide the session. For children, I utilize child-centered play therapy, creating a space where they can express and process their emotions in a way that feels natural to them.
I work with children, teens, and adults as a clinical mental health intern at Bit of Hope Ranch, providing a safe space to navigate life’s transitions and grief.
Whether we sit in the office or take a walk through nature, I use a person-centered approach, allowing your unique needs to guide the session. For children, I utilize child-centered play therapy, creating a space where they can express and process their emotions in a way that feels natural to them.
My primary area of speciality is in the diagnosis and treatment of children with ADHD.
I work closely with parents and families as they strive to reduce the behavioral, emotional, and social challenges their children may be facing. I also provide treatment to adults navigating anxiety, depression and life stressors that may be impacted by current and historical traumatic life events.
My primary area of speciality is in the diagnosis and treatment of children with ADHD.
I work closely with parents and families as they strive to reduce the behavioral, emotional, and social challenges their children may be facing. I also provide treatment to adults navigating anxiety, depression and life stressors that may be impacted by current and historical traumatic life events.
Katerina Lantz
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28210
By choosing to be here, you’ve taken an important step in your therapeutic journey, whether for yourself or your child.
I understand that each client is unique, and I tailor my approach to meet your specific needs. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Adlerian Therapy, Play Therapy, and Choice Theory. Additionally, I incorporate mindfulness practices, emotion regulation techniques, and strategies for building self-esteem.
By choosing to be here, you’ve taken an important step in your therapeutic journey, whether for yourself or your child.
I understand that each client is unique, and I tailor my approach to meet your specific needs. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Adlerian Therapy, Play Therapy, and Choice Theory. Additionally, I incorporate mindfulness practices, emotion regulation techniques, and strategies for building self-esteem.
Jessica Conley
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28211
Over the course of her career Jessica has worked with children and adolescents from ages 5-25.
Jessica is a trained/rostered therapist in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) and has done extensive work with traumatic grief in adolescents. In addition, she is also trained in Family-Based Treatment (The Maudsley Method) to address eating disorders.
Over the course of her career Jessica has worked with children and adolescents from ages 5-25.
Jessica is a trained/rostered therapist in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) and has done extensive work with traumatic grief in adolescents. In addition, she is also trained in Family-Based Treatment (The Maudsley Method) to address eating disorders.
Dr. Sharika McFadden
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPCS, CSOTS
Verified Verified
Online Only
I am currently serving children, adolescents, and adults, in individual, family, and group therapy specializing in self-esteem and identity, sexuality, marital difficulties, special education support and advocacy to include behavior intervention plans and individualized education plans, step family dynamics, violence prevention, foster care, parenting and trauma issues.
Licensed professional counselor supervisor offering individual and group supervision. People question how to find harmony in their life of obstacles and constant change. I am here to provide support in enhancing skills that brings balance to many areas of living. Gaining insight of what matters most to you, building skills, and connecting patterns that create better understanding of yourself and others can increase success. Skill enhancement to include communication, bonding, relationship, anger, and stress management is provided. With all of my clients, I strive to identify interventions and methods that match their needs while empowering them to make change.
I am currently serving children, adolescents, and adults, in individual, family, and group therapy specializing in self-esteem and identity, sexuality, marital difficulties, special education support and advocacy to include behavior intervention plans and individualized education plans, step family dynamics, violence prevention, foster care, parenting and trauma issues.
Licensed professional counselor supervisor offering individual and group supervision. People question how to find harmony in their life of obstacles and constant change. I am here to provide support in enhancing skills that brings balance to many areas of living. Gaining insight of what matters most to you, building skills, and connecting patterns that create better understanding of yourself and others can increase success. Skill enhancement to include communication, bonding, relationship, anger, and stress management is provided. With all of my clients, I strive to identify interventions and methods that match their needs while empowering them to make change.
Robin Boulware-Abraham
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, NCC, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28204
Robin employs evidence-base psychotherapies including Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed Care, CBT, Child-Centered Play Therapy, and Sand Tray.
Navigating life can present challenges when experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, life transitions, relational, behavioral, or self-esteem issues. Having additional support can be incredibly rewarding in assisting you in your wellness journey. Robin is passionate about supporting individuals in feeling empowered and leading a fulfilling life. My goal is to provide a personalized experience from the first moment of contact. Everyone deserves to be in a safe therapeutic environment where he or she can feel supported and validated.
Robin employs evidence-base psychotherapies including Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed Care, CBT, Child-Centered Play Therapy, and Sand Tray.
Navigating life can present challenges when experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, life transitions, relational, behavioral, or self-esteem issues. Having additional support can be incredibly rewarding in assisting you in your wellness journey. Robin is passionate about supporting individuals in feeling empowered and leading a fulfilling life. My goal is to provide a personalized experience from the first moment of contact. Everyone deserves to be in a safe therapeutic environment where he or she can feel supported and validated.
I have worked in the behavioral health field for 10 years supporting families, children and adolescents, and adults in various capacities.
I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches including cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and family modalities in session that best meet the needs of my client’s presenting concerns; allowing my clients to set goals for the changes they desire to make to improve their quality of life.
I have worked in the behavioral health field for 10 years supporting families, children and adolescents, and adults in various capacities.
I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches including cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and family modalities in session that best meet the needs of my client’s presenting concerns; allowing my clients to set goals for the changes they desire to make to improve their quality of life.
Brenda enjoys working with children (age 4 &up), adolescents, and adults.
The treatment modalities that she incorporates are Person-Centered Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Child Centered Play Therapy (CCPT). She is committed to providing quality therapy by working in collaboration with clients to identify concerns, establish goals, and help improve their quality of life.
Brenda enjoys working with children (age 4 &up), adolescents, and adults.
The treatment modalities that she incorporates are Person-Centered Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Child Centered Play Therapy (CCPT). She is committed to providing quality therapy by working in collaboration with clients to identify concerns, establish goals, and help improve their quality of life.
Lindsey Kovalik Bianchini
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you or you child feel constantly worried or afraid?
I use multiple methods of therapeutic approaches with my clients, as everyone’s journey in therapy is unique and meaningful. While building an open and honest relationship, we will discover effective coping skills and new ways to look at the issues that effect you without judgement.
Do you or you child feel constantly worried or afraid?
I use multiple methods of therapeutic approaches with my clients, as everyone’s journey in therapy is unique and meaningful. While building an open and honest relationship, we will discover effective coping skills and new ways to look at the issues that effect you without judgement.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Wilkes County 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 (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Wilkes County 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 (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Wilkes County 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.