Child Therapists in Chester Springs, PA
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Shelby Riley, LMFT and Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
11 Endorsed
Verified
11 Endorsed
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed? Are your intimate relationships not what you hoped they would be? Are you worried about your
children
's behavior or social skills?
There are times in everyone's life when help from a professional can make all the difference. Therapy starts with an effort to get to know you and your concerns. We then work together to create clear goals and form a plan that fits for you.
Chanelle Bishop-Gilyard
Psychologist, PsyD, MS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Since grown-ups play a very important role in the lives of
children
, it was important for me to gain experience working with adults as well! My passion is to help
children
and adults cope with life's challenges by teaching them special skills that will last a lifetime! .
Do you ever feel like you're swimming up stream? Does it feel like the littlest things bother you? Maybe you're feeling like you aren't enjoying life like you did before? Or, maybe your
child
doesn't seem like he or she is as happy as before? Hard time sleeping? Struggling to manage your weight? It may be time to think and do your way to a happier and healthier you! It may have taken you quite some time to decide if you wanted to pursue treatment. That's okay, the most important thing is that you are here now! I am here to support you in learning strategies to live the life that is best for you!
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. Bre Ford
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Are you feeling anxious so often that you are struggling to enjoy your life? Do you find yourself repeating the same patterns over and over - with yourself, your partner, or your
children
? Do you feel like you just can't shake that toxic relationship from your past? Is your
child
or teen struggling emotionally, yet refusing to talk to adults about how they feel? Are you fed up with feeling like life should be easier than this?
Janet Sasson Edgette
Psychologist, PsyD, MPH
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I've helped families for 30 years, and raised three
children
of my own.
Teenagers are my specialty, especially those wanting nothing to do with counseling! (Download my article "Why Teens Hate Therapy" on website.) I help teens (
children
, too) who are anxious, angry, defiant, withdrawn, moody, self-destructive, inattentive, depressed, doing poorly in school, or having trouble with peers. I work as effectively with boys as with girls, and can help you decide whether the problems you're noticing are a part of "typical" teen behavior or a sign of something more serious. I also offer one session consultations for parents who have questions about their kids or new parenting approaches.
Joy L Wawrzyniak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I also love working with small
children
.
The teenage years are the most vulnerable, exciting, and growing years of a young person’s life. Self discovery can often yield low self esteem, independence can easily shift to rebellion, and a slow maturation process often creates impulsive decision making. And when a parent’s warnings and worries don’t seem to have an impact on the teenager’s course, or when it feels too heavy to carry alone, it’s helpful to have another guiding force to help. Through counseling, an adolescent can feel understood, begin to understand themselves, and learn to understand and accept their role in the family and society.
Kacey Schnaitman
Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified
Verified
Sometimes our
child
has needs that can effect the entire family system. I focus on providing the
child
direct care, and provide parents the support to keep going, to keep working toward the potential you know your
child
has. Specifically, if your
child
is having ongoing school problems, is showing oppositional behavior, or has difficulty maintaining friendships. Additionally, if your
child
has been diagnosed, or your questioning whether your
child
has Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD, AD/HD) and needs "coaching" to cope with this problem, or he/she is showing signs of anxiety or depression, or abusing alcohol or drugs.
Dr. Mendy Lynn Viel Ganim
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I provide psychological services to
children
and adolescents who present with maladaptive coping skills and behaviors as a result of unresolved mood, anxiety, trauma, identity, family, social/cultural, and/or educational challenges. My approach to therapy is tailored to an individual's presenting needs, but is always rooted in genuineness, compassion, and unconditional positive regard.
Kini Bryant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RSP
Verified
Verified
Sandplay Therapy is an effective tool for
children
and, too, it is an effective tool for adolescents and adults. Often, finding the words to express ones' feelings is a challenge. Together the client and the therapist review the creative process to help understand the feelings and experience. The picture created in the sand tray is a way for expressing ones’ internal feelings. Trauma whether it happens to a
child
, adolescent or an adult can contribute to feeling disorganized and insecure. For a
child
, adolescent or an adult feeling disorganized is scary. Sandplay Therapy will enhance self- regulation evident in one' behavior.
Kimberly Dwyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Do you feel disconnected from life, work, or relationships? I work with teens, young adults, and parents to build on their strengths and break unhelpful patterns. My goals as a therapist is help clients build skills to reach their goals and feel successful in all areas of their lives. I also enjoy working with parents to develop tools and strategies to manage challenging behaviors with their
child
or teen. Using attachment theories to explore patterns, I work to strengthen relationships amongst families.
Kelly Wood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have clinical experience working with
children
, adolescents, adults, and couples. Some of my clinical experience includes: trauma work and healing (with EMDR as an option), addiction recovery support, depression and/or anxiety combining mind and body work in treatment, working with teens and
children
on emotional regulation while building skills that will develop intrinsic self worth, and examining thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in interpersonal relations.
Yellow Springs Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
In working with
children
and adolescents (ages 5-18) you accept the responsibility of meeting with a population who may not have consented to therapy. Although guardians act within the
child
's best interest, the intervention may not be something the adolescent supports at the time. With this understanding, my primary goal is to simply connect regardless of who walks through that door. Progress cannot occur without a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship. To ensure this result, I rely on genuineness and transparency with the client. My extensive experience, both as a School Counselor and Therapist, lead my counseling direction
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Danielle DiNatale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Do you find yourself thinking that you are not yourself or how you could feel better? Are you worried about your
child
? Are they experiencing academic struggles or peer relationship problems? Do you think things are just getting worse?
Richard Koenig
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
In my professional life, I have concentrated in a number of specialty areas- clients with combined medical and psychological difficulties, addictions,
child
and adolescent disorders, sexual disorders and sexual abuse, and adoption related issues.
I have been in practice thirty years. I see psychotherapy as a process of increasing self awareness, developing a more realistic and tolerant self esteem, and identifying and working through losses, disappointments and relational conflicts. This process enables reduction in pain, greater self acceptance, and comfort in relationships and family. This process occurs in a collaborative effort between you the client, and myself. The safe environment of the office allows for the full expression and understanding of what you experience, think, and feel. Our work together enables symptom relief, greater personal understanding, growth, responsibility and contentment.
The Adolescent Connection Life Coaching
MEd, MCLC
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
I don't believe that adolescents/young adults are broken and need to be fixed, they need healed. I will create an emotionally safe environment, a place where you are accepted without judgement. This is the corner stone of developing trust. This process is a personal journey, one that I am honored to be a part of. I have specialized in working with adolescents and young adults for over 28 years. This is a unique population that requires an in-depth understanding of their worlds.
Suzette Stokes Sims
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
Have you been feeling down or depressed? Feeling worried or anxious? Is your marriage riddled with conflict and you feel hopeless that things will ever change? Are you finding yourself struggling with your faith and can’t seem to get back in relationship with God? Parenting leaving you feeling like a failure? Counseling may help you gain insight into your situation.
Rose Wagner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I offer a strength-based, solution-focused approach to change. We can work together to relieve anger, fear, anxiety or symptoms of depression. I can share tools & skills toward bettering your marital & family relationships. I will assist you to navigate the often turbulent & challenging phases of adolescence & young adulthood. I will help facilitate better communication in blended families. I offer counsel to help manage life transitions-marriage, divorce, relocation & career change. I will support you through the process of grief & loss. I will foster improved self-esteem, empowerment and self-compassion.
Reneé Todd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Sometimes life hands us more than we can deal with on our own; that’s why I became a therapist- to help people manage through difficult times so they can find a sense of safety & security to function at their best. Whether it's due to stress, anxiety, relationship/family challenges, or past emotional pain, we’ll work together to help you discover what you need to heal and grow. As a licensed therapist as well as a clinical supervisor of therapists, over the years, I’ve guided hundreds of individuals, couples, parents, and families in defining and connecting to the ideals, values, and relationships that made them feel whole again.
Lara Haagen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Sometimes it's difficult to talk about what hurts. Words to describe our feelings and experiences don't often come easily, or things can feel so big and complex that it's hard to share them with someone else. Maybe you've tried other forms of therapy and are still feeling confused or stuck.
Carol Gaspar
Psychologist, MEd
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."Lao-tzu You have just taken the first step of that journey. Life presents us with many challenges along the way. We may experience loss and significant changes in our lives. These challenges may present themselves in the many relationships we have with others, in our jobs, at school, and in our families. These challenges may affect our moods, cause us worry and despair, hamper our spirits, sadden us, confuse us and result in either our stumbling off course or losing a sense of direction. Therapy can be most helpful in getting you back on track and continuing your journey.
CM Counsel
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
For the past 20 years. I have helped families,couples, adults, and teens to strengthen their relationships and better cope the problems, challenges and demands of life. Having trained with some of the pioneering family therapists at the Famiy Institute of Philadelphia, I bring the knowledge and experience to help couples and families communicate and problem solve more effectively. I work collaboratively with clients to develop self-care and stress management practices that improve quality of life. I am the clinical director of CM Counsel, a multispecialty group practice providing psychiatric and psychotherapy services with offices in Exton and Plymouth Meeting, PA
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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.