Child Therapists in White Plains, NY
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Jo Hariton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College and teach family therapy to
child
psychiatry residents at NYPH, Westchester. I work with
children
, adolescents and adults and I am warm, empathic and interactive. I treat a broad range of problems typical of
children
, adolescents and adults in an outpatient practice. I have a special interest in parenting, couples and family therapy, and helping
children
to the adjustment of divorce. Working within an academic setting, my approaches are "state of the art".
Waitlist for new clients

Jennifer Schultz
Master Social Work, LCSW
I work at New York Presbyterian Hospital in the inpatient
child
and adolescent psychiatric units as well as in private practice.
I work with
children
, teens, young adults and parents who are struggling with anxiety, depression and adjustment disorders. My patients typically experience conflicts within their family system and may have challenges that impact home life, school/work and social experiences.
(917) 525-4851
White Plains, NY 10601
& Online
$275 (individual), $275 (couples)
Waitlist for new clients

Katie Cave
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Worried about your
child
, adolescent or your own anxieties,mood swings or disruptive thoughts? Do you feel that the challenges you are facing are affecting your ability to be happy or reach your potential? We all need support to help us get through the difficult times. I would be happy to speak to you to see how I could be a partner in your healing. I have been a practicing clinical social worker since 2001. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT) and Functional Family Therapist (FFT). I work with a variety of ages from
children
5 years of age through , adolescents & adulthood.

Arielle Casasnovas
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in New York, with specialization in the treatment of anxiety and depression in
children
, adolescents, young adults, and families. Other areas of specialty include providing parenting support and helping young adults navigate major transitions and reach appropriate milestones. I primarily work from a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) model with the inclusion of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills; however, I value flexibility in my approach to best meet your needs. I hope to empower you with the skills to face challenges and make helpful change in your life.
Kristin M Smith
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in treatment of
children
, adolescents and young adults from a family systems perspective. This means that I provide support not only to the identified individual seeking therapy, but I strongly consider the needs of all individuals within the family dynamic. I work from a relational perspective and provide long-term individualized mental health treatment and care. I understand that the idea of engaging in therapy can be an anxiety provoking experience and I always allow the client to lead in terms of the pace and the depth of treatment.

Errol O Rodriguez
Psychologist, PhD, CRC
Verified
Verified
I work with
children
, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of issues, with particular expertise in behavioral problems in
children
and alcohol/drug-related issues in adults.
Clients who seek my services are interested in making measurable quality of life changes. Emotional distress and conflict can create significant obstacles to psychological and overall well-being. Whether a
child
, an adolescent, adult, or family, conflict can lead to behavioral problems, abuse of alcohol or other substances, difficulty establishing and sustaining close relationships, and a loss of vision or purpose for one's life. Psychotherapy becomes the process from which a person uncovers conflict, explores barriers, identifies options, and pursues paths of change.

Elizabeth Zuch
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
If you have a preschooler or elementary school aged
child
, and are seeking help navigating the special education process, are dissatisfied with school district evaluations, would like a comprehensive assessment of your
child
's abilities, or seek answers to the question "what is going on with my
child
?", I would love to be a resource for you.
In my 40 year career, I have focused on the educational, social and emotional needs of
children
in the preschool and elementary years. You may have concerns about your
child
's development. School personnel may be recommending an evaluation by a psychologist to clarify your
child
's challenges. You may feel that the school district is not adequately responsive to your
child
's needs, and want to learn how to navigate the special education system. You may be looking to supplement a psychological evaluation completed by the school. As a parent, you may be feeling overwhelmed and seek guidance to support your
child
's development.

Alan S Weiner
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My psychotherapy with adolescents and
children
, and their parents, focuses on parent-
child
problems, problems with peers (including shyness), anxiety and sadness, and school related problems and, in particular, how developing personality disorders impact self development and interaction with others.
I do individual psychotherapy with adults,
children
and adolescents, and couples and families. I work with my clients to improve their relationships and aspects of their personalty and feelings about themselves; to better manage and understand emotions such as depressed mood and anxiety; and to reduce problems with partners,
children
, and co-workers. I typically use an integrative approach that incorporates psychodynamic and cognitive principles, and my clients and I construct a climate that feels safe for examining the difficult emotions, thoughts, and situations that have interfered with their pleasure and satisfaction.

Allison J. Bell
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am trained as a
child
psychologist and am also an individual and couple's therapist. I bring a knowledge of nonverbal communication research, infant research, mindfulness practice, and relationship research to the work that I do with couples and families. I am an experienced Divorce Coach and
Child
Specialist in Collaborative Divorce, as well as a trained mediator and negotiator. I focus on system dynamics in relationships, be they partner, family or business relationships, and strive to help people cope with conflict engagement. I'm also available for consultation for witness preparation.

Robin Sheldon
Art Therapist, ATR-BC, CLAT, LPCA
Verified
Verified
I am an artist, art educator, and board certified art therapist, based in SE Connecticut. My approach is influenced by strengths-based and positive psychology, as well as methods of art-based inquiry. Aside from art therapy, my background is in experiential education and community building. I have worked with all ages, from very young
children
to seniors, in a variety of media. My current studio space is inside the Silvermine Arts Center in New Canaan, CT, as well as homes and schools in Connecticut.

Craig Haen
PhD, RDT, CGP, LCAT, FAGPA
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I have taught therapist-in-training at two universities for the past decade, run a training program for clinicians, and have authored numerous articles and four books: on trauma,
child
/adolescent treatment, group therapy, and working with boys.
Never thought you'd find yourself looking for a therapist, or had a disappointing therapy experience before? Much of the success of treatment depends on finding someone whom you can trust, who is as invested in seeing you make progress as you are. I have a solid track record working with
children
, adolescents, adults and families to create change in their lives...even when situations feel hopeless.

Karlie Goldstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
As an experienced therapist with postgraduate training, I have worked with adults,
children
and couples with a variety of concerns.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, distracted and unable to feel like your "normal" self because of worry or sadness? Are you and your partner constantly engaged in conflict and longing for a restored connection? Is your
child
exhibiting behaviors in school or home that have left you feeling ill equipped, confused or angry? As a psychoanalytic psychotherapist I believe that the way to make change for a more satisfying life is to explore, understand and find the meaning behind our patterns and past experiences including what may be outside our awareness.

Dr Ellen Luborsky
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Do you have dreams for your life? Or have you lost track of them? Don't let anxiety, depression, or family problems stop you. Use the private space of psychotherapy to give yourself a new beginning. Find your way from old problems to new possibilities. Do you have a
child
who worries you? Come in for parenting help. Or, bring your
child
in for play therapy, so he or she can deal with challenges in a way that is natural to
children
. GIve a chance to natural routes to growth and change!

Lawrence J Merker
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I have a dual degree in School and Clinical
Child
Psychology.
Wow! Are you feeling stressed, anxious, lonely, bored, and/or depressed Dealing with the isolation of this pandemic? Are you worried about your job? About you health? Are you unable to sleep? Are your
children
acting up? You are not alone. What an unbelievably difficult time we are all going through. I am here to help you and your
children
. None of us are immune to the issues in our current environment. Please reach out for help because it can make a huge difference in improving your overall functioning. I am a Clinical Psychologist who works with
children
, adolescents and adults. Don’t wait..reach out today!

Dr. Regina Legere
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I am a NYS licensed clinical psychologist with experience in adult/
child
clinical & hospital settings & post-graduate training in
child
/adolescent/family psychotherapy.
We are living in uncertain times. It’s ok to not be ok. It’s ok to need extra emotional support right now. You may find yourself having difficulty managing anxiety & stress worrying about things out of your control. You may be feeling lonely, depressed & isolated. You may be having a hard time parenting your
child
who struggles emotionally, socially, academically. Your young adult may be struggling with finding their way towards independence. Your
child
may be exhibiting atypical behaviors or expressing worries & concerns that you don’t know how to answer. Psychotherapy can offer the guidance & support you seek.

Debora Kane Therapist For Family And Children
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
If you are searching for your
child
(ren) I am focused on identifying what is causing the problem or imbalance and finding ways to restore wholeness.
MY PRACTICE IS ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS DOING ON-LINE TELE-THERAPY. PLEASE GO TO MY WEBSITE WHERE YOU CAN READ ABOUT MY WORK AND SCHEDULE A PHONE CONSULT (link: calendy.com/debora-kane) I help
children
with anger, anxiety and social and emotional issues to restore balance and regain happiness for themselves and their families. As a parent you are welcome to Call Me and use the Complimentary Chat to create some clarity and an assessment of your issues. Go to My Website DeboraKane.com and schedule a call now.

Adina Weinreb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Some of my previous experience includes working with adults struggling with addiction as well as helping school-aged
children
navigate social and emotional challenges.
I am amazed by my client’s dedication to working hard to improve their lives despite challenges. I feel honored to be part of your road to find healing. One of my aims is to truly understand what you are going through and get a good sense of what changes you are seeking. My goal is to work as a team with you to help you start feeling better rapidly, meet your goals, and help you feel safe and heard in the process. I primarily use a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach in my therapy, within an evidenced-based framework called TEAM-CBT, and I also draw from DBT skills and mindfulness to provide a variety of coping skills.

Donna Dyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Zackson Psychology Group serves high functioning clients of all ages from
children
, adolescents, adults, parents to executives.
Have you wondered if Dialectical Behavioral Therapy can be helpful to your adolescent or young adult? I offer a complimentary consultation to answer any question you may have. I have extensive experience working with adolescents and adults to more effectively regulate emotions, reduce problematic behavior and enhance problem-solving skills. I provide a time-limited, goal directed, and structured treatment to help your
child
work through their challenges and learn to become their own therapist. I work well with parents and clients often see a reduction of symptoms early on in treatment.

Suzanne Schuster
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
Have you wondered if your
child
or adolescent would benefit from therapy? I offer a complimentary consultation to discuss any questions you may have. I can help your
child
explore their feelings, make sense of their experience, and develop their full potential. I can help your
child
become their own therapist by learning techniques and coping strategies to learn how to deal with their challenges in their lives. I work well with
children
and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, social issues, learning issues, attention deficit disorder, and body image issues. Clients often see improved well-being early on in therapy.

Emily Leaffer
Psychologist, PhD, MPH
Verified
Verified
Dr. Emily Leaffer is a pediatric neuropsychologist with extensive experience in working with
children
from infancy through early adulthood who have various medical, neurological, and neurodevelopmental diagnoses. She has worked with individuals across the lifespan who have chronic medical conditions including epilepsy, concussion, cancer, cardiac conditions, stroke, genetic disorders, and rehabilitation populations, as well as attentional disorders and learning disabilities.
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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.