Child Therapists in Dayton, OH
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Karissa DeLorme-Shives
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified
Verified
I specialized in
child
and adolescent development and mental health needs.
I specialize in working with youth and families who have experienced trauma, have difficulty regulating their emotions, or are having difficulties in school. I understand it can be difficult for a
child
or adolescent to seek mental health services; I use various techniques including play and art to help engage my clients in the counseling process. I make sure to involve clients in every step of the way to ensure that the treatment plan and interventions meet the client’s unique needs. I also offer tele-counseling if transportation is an issue or you simply want to stay home!
Not accepting new clients

Robin C Bashaw-Cordell
Counselor, MS, LPCC-S, CTS
Verified
Verified
"There are far better things ahead than those we leave behind." C.S Lewis. If you are ready for your life to be different and you would like some help getting it there I would welcome the opportunity to go through that process with you. In the 14 years I have been in my profession I have worked in a variety of settings with adults, adolescents and
children
and have enjoyed every part of it equally. Each therapeutic relationship is different. I appreciate and value each dynamic with recognition of the unique opportunities they bring.

Stacey Gay
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
I have worked extensively with special needs,
children
, adolescents, teens and their families, helping to raise up the individuals and the family team.
Life has changed for an uncertain period of time. Finding a safe space to really be heard, so we can process, heal and grow is helpful during this difficult time. Feeling isolated, depressed, anxious or unable to face daily challenges is normal, but finding ways to handle the stress or difficult feelings when they become overwhelming can make life easier and bring about more success and happiness in your. Sometimes it's stress within a relationship (family, dating, marriage, parenting) that can really throw us off our game. Sometimes work is overwhelming. Sometimes everything seems to get us down.

Steve Karnehm
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified
Verified
Steve Karnehm specializes in providing practical help to individuals and families. Steve sees his role in counseling as facilitator, coach, and encourager. His experience includes 10 years as a teacher, 30 years as a high school coach, 25 years as a consultant to youth organizations, and 30 years as a counselor providing direct service to clients. Steve lives near Dayton and has a passion for enriching the lives of autistic
children
and their families. Likewise, he spends time empowering high school athletes since it is his belief that athletic endeavors are often "life in miniature" and life lessons are often learned via real experiences.

Jessica Markey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I effectively encourage
children
, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
Wounds, whether they are physical, emotional, mental or spiritual, inflicted in the early stages of life can live on and be present in the daily moment to moment life experience.
Children
and adults alike can have difficulty moving on and developing optimally in life after experiencing traumatic events. I would like to help those who have experienced intentional or unintentional pain or abuse heal and recover from those memories.

Frances M Duncan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LISW
Verified
Verified
I am trained in play therapy, and treat
children
as young as age 3.
I feel it is important to offer expert quality care that is compassionate, and tailored to each person's uniqueness as an individual. I have 33 years of clinical experience working with
children
, teens, families, and adults facing various life challenges. Time passes quickly. We often spend our days unhappy, and stressed. Sometimes it can be difficult to see beyond the hardships, and realize what matters most to us. If you can't change a situation, change your perspective.

Michele Hickey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I know that seeking therapy services for oneself or one’s
child
is a complex decision.
Life transitions (like moving, changing careers, or becoming a parent) are never easy, however they happen. There are plenty of books, web sites, professional “experts,” and well-meaning know-it-all observers who are ready to tell you exactly what you need to do to be healthy and successful. Sometimes direct advice targeted at a specific solution can be helpful. Often, though, these “quick fixes” miss the mark and leave us feeling like we’ve failed. Our work together will be different as I strive to support you to discover more about yourself, better understand your own needs, and enhance your relationships with others.

Amy Weller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have many years of experience working with
children
, adolescents, adults with disabilities, and people from a wide variety of backgrounds. As a parent , I am familiar with the challenges of raising a
child
who has special needs. I believe that all therapy should be trauma informed, as we all do the best we can with what we know and what has worked for us in the past. My primary approaches to therapy are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Katelyn Marie Studebaker
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified
Verified
Currently accepting new clients! As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I utilize a variety of approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT informed techniques, mindfulness and meditation, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and many other strategies to help my clients thrive. I pride myself on being able to think outside the box. I love working with adults, teens, and
children
ages 8 and older. I am especially passionate about working with anxious kids and adults who want to learn to manage panic attacks and "big feelings."

Williams eTherapy
Psychologist, Ed D
Verified
Verified
After years of providing a broad range of services, in the context of a traditional private practice office which I closed at the end of 2017, I began doing therapy online. I decided to do this to maintain a limited level of professional activity, available to select clients for whom the online service delivery platform would be appropriate. Services are available to
children
, youth, adults, and families, at the rate of $75 per 45-minute session and payable via PayPal.
Not accepting new clients

Laurie Walker Hoff
Counselor, MS, PCC
Verified
Verified
I am committed to helping
children
with emotional and behavioral problems, even the ones others often give up on. I incorporate play and creative hands-on activities to help
children
learn new skills. Every
child
is capable of growth and change. I work to help the entire family move past the hurts and toward more loving relationships.
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Counselor, MA, LPCC-S, CCATP-, CA
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Also being able to focus on
children
in families is another pertinent issue that can not be overlooked.
I did not arrive here by accident. I was created and birthed to help people. With a background in education, I love to teach. Based on my personal style, I also love to listen. Being a man of great faith, I believe in people and carry compassion. Combining all of that, by listening, asking the right questions, and a dash of teaching (skills, perspectives, and understanding) I am a well-balanced, faith-based, therapeutic professional. I believe families are part of God's plan for the Earth. I would love to be the support you are seeking.

Karen Scott-Pine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
Verified
Verified
“You’ve always had the power my dear, you just had to learn to learn it for yourself”– The Wizard of Oz – Frank Baum". As a clinician, I believe that counseling is about providing youth, adults, and their families a safe, dedicated space to “Learn it for yourself”. A Licensed Independent Social Worker for 25 years, my passion for supporting youth and families through their personal journeys only continues to grow. Starting with the belief that the relationship is the basis of therapy, I will work with you, your
child
, and your family to develop strategies that allow you to overcome or manage your own unique situation.

Trischelle Campbell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LSW, LSC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Children
, adolescent, and young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and life span development issues.
My purpose is to assist
children
, adolescent, and young adults shift their thinking beyond external definitions and look inside to define themselves. Skewed definitions of self lead to difficulty regulating emotions, difficulties in school, or other emotional disorders such as depression and anxiety which can lead to poor coping skills. Parents allow me to journey with you and your
child
to successfully navigate the next steps toward a purposeful life.
Not accepting new clients

Maria Ward
Counselor, MS, LPCC-S, CATP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have experience in working with young
children
, adolescents, and their families. I have a background working with
children
and families who have experienced significant changes in their family dynamic, behavioral issues, anxiety/depression,
children
whom have experienced trauma, and individuals with developmental delays and Autism. My past work has guided me in teaching others techniques to improve upon managing their impulses and behaviors impacting their day-to-day functioning, as well as address anxious distress and emotional difficulties.

Hannah Salazar
Counselor, LMHC, LPCC
Verified
Verified
I am a former military
child
and now, a military spouse.
My name is Hannah Salazar and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Ohio. I started my mental health counselor journey back in 2016 and since then I have worked with ages 3-93. My prior training includes being trained as a neuropsychological psychometrist and will often utilize some mental health assessments in session in order to obtain objective data that will help me to help you. I utilize ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) during sessions and will often pull from both theories.
Pinpoint Behavioral Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
Verified
Our
child
therapist, Amy Shull has extensive
child
therapy training.
Pinpoint is a unique group of clinicians. We don't serve everyone. We serve those who serve others. We specialize in serving the first responder, military and veteran community with people that "get it". We are able to also treat
children
and work with individuals who suffer from grief and loss.

Empower Psychology + Wellness
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Our services include the full range of psychological testing, evaluation, and diagnosis, as well as individual and specialty therapies for
children
, adolescents, and adults.
Empower Psychology + Wellness (formerly Kline & Associates) has been providing a full range of psychological services to the Dayton area for over 30 years. Our mission is to guide and empower people to overcome mental adversity. Our success and reputation have been built on a foundation of caring and providing exceptional therapeutic services for
children
, adolescents, and adults.

Kera Walters
Counselor, LPCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Imagine discovering your self-confidence and feeling capable of managing life stressors; imagine seeing your
child
back to themselves again and empowered toward emotional and behavioral stability.
There are experiences and struggles in life that can create uncertainty in the things you thought you knew, that shake the confidence you had in yourself, and leave you feeling unsure of what to do next. Seeking help for yourself or your
child
can be an overwhelming process during an already difficult time; you are taking a significant first step. We will work together as a collaborative unit toward empowerment, confidence, and your or your
child
's personal goals.

Wellness with Ami LLC- Mental Health Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
Verified
Verified
You should feel safe and supported. We all experience stressful periods in our lives and need a safe place to process. I am a Clinical Social Worker (LISW-S) that has worked in the field for 15 years supporting
children
, adults, and families who are facing crisis and stressful life events.
Dayton, OH 45404
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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.