Child Therapists in Columbus, OH
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Chelsea Tobias
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I work with
children
, teens, and young adults who struggle with food, body image, anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
If you or your loved one is struggling with eating, sleep, motivation, or schoolwork, these can be indicators that life is out of balance. These are common signs of depression, anxiety, eating disorders, or PTSD. Having a
child
who is struggling to keep afloat can feel overwhelming, and recovery may feel like an insurmountable task. I provide evidence-based treatment for
children
, adolescents and young adults using Family Based Treatment (FBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Intuitive Eating, and CPT. I am here to guide you through the stages of treatment towards recovery and improvement of your life and family functioning.
Waitlist for new clients

Carrie Kroner
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MSEd, LPCC-S, CTP, NCC, BCTP
Verified
Verified
I am Carrie Kroner, a licensed supervising professional clinical counselor. I work with
children
, adolescents, and adults to learn the skills they need to manage symptoms of anxiety and depression on their own. I truly enjoy guiding others and helping them to grow into the best version of themselves. I use my expertise and experience to tailor our time together to individual needs, whether that means getting on the floor to play a game to help a
child
feel comfortable, guiding families through productive conversation, or meeting with an individual to let them vent and gently pushing them toward productive discussion.

Shannon Leigh Sundry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified
Verified
I provide individual counseling services to
children
and adolescents dealing with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, peer relationships, behavioral problems, and trauma. I am passionate about helping my clients reach their ideal level of functioning and providing them with meaningful feedback and interventions.

Kelsie A Salmen
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Salmen currently provides psychotherapy for
children
(ages 5-12), adolescents (ages 13-18), adults, and families.
Dr. Salmen's approach to therapy is one that places great value on the therapeutic relationship. When a strong and trusting working relationship is built, clients are able to feel safe to express themselves, share their fears, celebrate their successes, and set important and attainable goals. Dr. Salmen's therapeutic style is a blend of techniques, which can be tailored to fit each client's unique needs. These techniques include psychodynamic psychotherapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and interpersonal and relational approaches.

Ashley L Daugherty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in helping people of all ages and backgrounds experiencing imbalance in their personal, family, or professional life. I match myskills with your needs, wants and expectations. Together, we identify patterns in your life that no longer serve you and create a plan to help you accomplish what is most important toyou. While we may process the past, we focus on practicing new, more effective behaviors. I believe therapy is a collaborative process that I, as your therapist, can meet youwhere you are to help you, your
child
, your teen, your partner, and/or your family navigate through together.

Transformative Health
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I also have specialized training in
children
and adolescents, family systems, sexual and racial minorities, anxiety and mood disorders, and psychological testing.
Have you experienced or are you experiencing a number of losses, traumas, or abuse? Are you looking for a therapist that respects your culture and values your viewpoint? Are you or a family member struggling, and you are not sure what to do? Have you been in therapy before, but it didn’t feel quite right? My name is Dr. Kynetta McFarlane and I created Transformative Health to provide trauma-informed and affirming care.

Inspiring Purpose Counseling Group Llc
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Inspiring Purpose Counseling Group, LLC is an independent group practice that provides confidential counseling, assessments, and consultation services to a broad based clientele including
children
, adolescents, and adults. We specialize in a variety of counseling services including but not limited to marital counseling, couples, individual counseling for anxiety, depression, family, addiction and trauma therapy. Our long term-goal is to create a nonjudgmental environment that helps motivate positive change and inspire our clients to find and live their purpose.
Waitlist for new clients

Alex Beekman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified
Verified
Rearing a
child
who struggles with emotional/behavioral challenges is taxing to say the least.
I'm both a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Special Education Intervention Specialist. I've been teaching in the K-12 public system for 22 years, which gives me a unique perspective when addressing a
child
's emotional/behavioral concerns. While I counsel
children
individually, the therapeutic process is a family affair. By aligning with your family - not as a director, but as a partner, collaborator and coach - we can work as a team, along with school staff, to develop an effective strategy to address issues with disruptive behavior, academics, relationships, identity, and family conflicts.

Sarah L Sparhawk
Counselor, MSEd, LPCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
In addition to working on social skills and behavior management with clients and their families, Sarah has extensive experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, art therapy and play therapy to help
children
who've been diagnosed with anxiety, depression, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and oppositional defiant disorder. Empowering
children
to navigate the every day stressors that accompany mental health issues is Sarah's priority.

Shannon H Johnson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I provide psychological evaluations for
children
and adolescents (ages 6-17).
I work with
children
(ages 3-18) who are experiencing anxiety, depression, academic stress/pressure, friendship concerns, low confidence, anger and strong emotional reactions, concerns related to Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), grief, loss, divorce, and life adjustments. I am particularly skilled at building and maintaining a trusting relationship with adolescents in order to help them feel understood, heard and valued. In addition, I work with emerging adults as they adjust to college, careers, and living independently. Adults that I may see often struggle with anxiety, overwhelm, depression, work/life balance, relationship difficulties, and parenting concerns.

LIVE Wellness Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Live Wellness Center's diverse group of Clinical Therapists are focused on outstanding treatment in Christian Clinical Counseling and Traditional Counseling. Whether you're looking for help with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Life Transitions, or other issues, our clients are provided with extraordinary care, along with the support of our administrative team. Our Therapists have a variety of specialties, and we work to match you with the best fit for your situation. We also have EMDR specialists as well as a team of interns who are highly trained and specialized in working with
children
and families.

Elizabeth Kakungulu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified
Verified
Are you stuck, unable to move forward in your life? I believe that we as human beings are resilient, and that, when we find ourselves stuck unable to move forward in our lives, it's important to seek guidance outside our ourselves to unravel and break free from whatever is blocking our inner light. I work with
children
, teens and adult women age 4-40 struggling to cope with PTSD, anxiety, depression, phase of life adjustments and transitions, self esteem and self confidence issues, self sabotaging behaviors and emotion regulation difficulties.

H Dreme McLennan
Marriage & Family Therapist, IMFT, LMFT, RDT, CCATPCA
Verified
Verified
Anxious? Overwhelmed? Exhausted? Unable to feel Joy? This might describe yourself, your teen, or your
child
. You may have struggled to find the right therapeutic fit or found it challenging to be vulnerable. You may not even know where to start!

Dani Castro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
If you have lost hope and feel stuck in your or your
child
’s eating disorder, I am here to help you break those chains. If you or your
child
struggle with worry and anxiety, I am here to help you find calm. If you don’t know what else to do for your
child
with an ED, I can provide guidance and skills to bring balance back to your family, and independence back to your
child
. I work with individuals ages 6 -18 and their families, as well as young adults up to age 30 who struggle with eating disorders, as well as co-occurring disorders such as depression, anxiety and OCD. I am accepting new patients and scheduling immediately.

Shannon K McGinty
Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a licensed clinical counselor with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Sociology from Miami University and a Master’s degree from the University of Dayton. I have worked with
children
, adolescents, adults and families in a variety of mental health settings and levels of care. Generally, my clients have been working on behavioral and mental challenges related to anxiety, depression, eating disorders, complex trauma, grief and loss, interpersonal relationship concerns, and difficulty with functioning in everyday life.

Beth Rosner
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with
children
presenting with inattention, anger, anxiety, and depression.
Are you seeking help for yourself or your teen? I am a Clinical Psychologist who works with both teens and adults. Most adults seek my guidance when they feel stuck regarding their health, relationships, work, and family life. Often there is an underlying depression, anxiety, or low self esteem. I will identify your strengths, and help you to develop new ways of thinking and acting that better serve your life vision and goals. My approach is warm, collaborative, and holistic.

Gestalt Columbus
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Verified
Verified
The Gestalt Columbus team provides the highest quality counseling and psychotherapy services, whether individual, marital,
child
, couple, family, case management, parenting or group.
We are a group private practice with multiple therapists including EMDR and trauma informed clinicians. We serve individuals, families, parents, couples, and groups. At Gestalt Columbus, we work alongside our clients to treat the whole person - mind and body. We understand the complexity of interpersonal relationships and the difficulty of changing established patterns with partners, family, friends and work associates. Solutions to deep, personal suffering must be rooted in real-life understanding and not just a quick fix or a one-size-fits-all approach.
Not accepting new clients

Amy Gaspard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified
Verified
You’re reading this because there’s a part of yourself that you don’t want to live with anymore. You’re ready to change but feel stuck and haven’t been able to figure out how to do things differently. Or maybe you’re a parent who has been exhausting yourself trying to help your
child
or teen be the person they say they want to be, and it feels like you’re spinning your wheels. It's time to do something differently, and I can help.

Michael O'Leary
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, IMFT-S
Verified
Verified
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by big feelings like depression or anxiety? Is there a seemingly insurmountable distance between you and your loved one(s)? Are you dissatisfied with relationships with parents,
children
, or significant others? Does it ever feel like nobody could possibly understand what you're going through? Whether you struggle with family or relationship issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, or other life stressors, therapy can be a major step toward healing.

Cheryl Colvin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am committed to helping
children
and adults overcome stress and anxiety and live their best lives. This includes coping with fear and panic, social anxiety, chronic worries, obsessive thinking, and compulsive habits. We all experience stress and distressing thoughts. It is easy to feel stuck and not know how to move forward. Therapy can help you express your feelings, give you strategies to cope with intense emotions, improve relationships, and reduce the hold anxiety has over you. I would love to walk through this process with you and/or your
child
.
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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.