Child Therapists in Doylestown, PA
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Tamara Dana Kanter
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am actively involved in ongoing training in play therapy,
child
development, trauma, and sexuality.
I work with a range of people from those searching for self growth to those struggling with mild to serious mental health issues. I use a variety of approaches including insight oriented, cognitive behavioral, play therapy, sand tray work with
children
and adult, and trauma work. I believe strongly in the importance of establishing and maintaining the strong therapeutic alliance for the best outcome and for the most genuine, authentic work. If you are interested, please contact me for more information about my therapeutic, emotional healing practice. I offer free informational interviews.

Caramenico Counseling Group, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Caramenico Counseling Group, LLC offers individual and family therapy to
children
, adolescents, and adults. We offer an open and supportive environment that allows individuals and families to honestly explore their issues. We promote open communication and provide honest feedback in order to guide individuals toward healthier interpersonal connections. It is our belief that treatment which provides guidance and compassion helps individuals access the courage needed to make the changes they desire.

Katelyn A Walker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My specialty is working with
children
, adolescents, adults, and families who have experienced trauma, interpersonal violence and abuse.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 12 years of clinical experience working with
children
(as young as 4 years old), adolescents, and adults. Since starting my career I have had the opportunity to work with clients individually, as well as with their families to assist them in coping with their conflicts and struggles. I try to provide positive guidance, open communication, strength building, and honest advice to best assist individuals, families, and couples in reaching their goals.

Amy Tielemans & Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MBA, MA
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
When working with
children
and adolescents, I encourage parents to learn to work and communicate with their
child
or teen.
I work with individuals, couples and families. It doesn't matter how many people are sitting in the office, I view each individual within the context of the systems they live in each day. We are all part of many systems, marital, family, school, community, work. The relationships and importance each of these systems place on individuals can sometimes can lead to breakdowns in communication and mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety. Treating the dysfunction in the relationship often restores the feeling of wholeness in an individual and of course leads to stronger deeper relationships between individuals.

Susan Milgate Kuczura
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Susan Kuczura, Psy.D. is a licensed psychologist who has been working with
children
, adolescents and families in the Doylestown, New Hope and Bucks County for more than 20 years. A graduate of Temple University and Chestnut Hill College, she enjoys working with
children
and young adults. Susan served as the Clinical Director of a BHRS agency servicing Philadelphia. She collaborated with teachers, parents and counselors concerning behaviors and classroom interventions. Dr. Kuczura works with people with anxiety, behavior problems, ADHD, Asperger's and Autism, OCD, family issues, depression and bereavement.

Fawn Moyer, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP, MS, NCC
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with
children
, teens and individual adults who might be struggling with transitions in their lives. This may mean developmental changes, changes in the marital relationship or teens transitioning into adulthood. I work with families who are intact, separating or divorced parents. Understanding each family's unique dynamic and applying the appropriate therapeutic technique is my specialty.

Alison Embow
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPC
Verified
Verified
At Wise Heart Therapy LLC, the relationship is the therapy! Using evidenced-based play therapy, I am privileged to know you and your
child
as people first.
As a parent, you hear advice from everyone and have likely tried a number of strategies. But, at the heart of these struggles, you don't want to lose sight of the connection with your
child
and all of the positive aspects about them. You want an "inside-out" approach to maintain your
child
's spirit and personality while tackling outward behaviors caused by anxiety, depression, transitions, trauma or hyperactivity.

Trish R Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
Everyone can use an objective voice to help them work out what is going on in their lives. Sometimes relief can begin just by deciding that a little help won’t hurt. “Beneath every behavior there is a feeling. And beneath each feeling is a need. And when we meet that need rather than focus on the behavior, we begin to deal with the cause, not the symptom” (Ashleigh Warner). This is my philosophy for counseling. I have done work with
children
/adolescents and their families. Mental health concerns manifest differently in
children
/teens than they do in adults, and I know what to look for and how to help find the skills to help.

Harvey W. Ziff
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Additional areas of expertise include
child
, adolescent, and adult therapy; cognitive therapy; mindfulness; play therapy; family therapy; marriage/couples counseling;
child
social skills and anxiety groups; effective parenting strategies; psycho-educational testing.
Reflecting back on 28 years of experience in practice as a licensed psychologist I am deeply appreciative of the trust placed in me by both current and former clients with whom I've worked, or who have referred their family or friends. I am told it is my easy-going, non-judgemental and comfortable style that helps my clients immediately sense my ability to connect with them and feel understood, supported and safe. While always professional, compassionate and sensitive, I believe my sense of humor also provides 'good medicine' and contributes to my ability to help others heal and grow.

Amee M Kurtz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
She has experience in working with
children
from ages four through adulthood, as well as families and couples across a broad spectrum of issues which include: Conflict resolution,Crisis Intervention, Sexual Trauma;
Child
/Teen/Marriage, Domestic Violence, Grief Counseling, ASD/ADHD,Depression/Anxiety.
Amée entered the field of psychology after raising her own four
children
. She brings her life experience, a strong background in developmental issues, as well as her specializations in trauma informed care to individual treatment. She focuses on building a strong therapeutic relationship in order to create a safe place for client's to heal their emotional wounds, and improve the quality of their life!
Waitlist for new clients

Rachel Elizabeth Zawisza
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
I have experience working with
children
and young adults, but all age groups are welcomed.
Anxiety, depression, grief, & stress are just some of the issues that people are facing today. As a school counselor for nearly a decade, I have experiences with new trends and treatments to help overcome these obstacles so you do not become consumed by them.

Melissa N Speranger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a
child
therapist who works to empower
children
and families to make changes to reach their goals. I am uniquely qualified to work with
children
as young as 2 years old and utilize a variety of techniques to understand family dynamics and embrace each
child
's unique personality. My office is a safe and relaxing place to help you and your
child
feel comfortable. I want to help you help your
child
with clear guidance, reassurance, and practical steps. I address behavioral issues, anxiety, difficult transitions, enhance self-esteem, develop social skills, and utilize coping techniques and mindfulness to allow for growth.

Diane G Roberts
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My office is
child
friendly, even the youngest client feels welcomed.
I have been working with young students and their families for over 30 years. Throughout this time I have gained a great deal of insight into the significance the family plays in the development of each
child
. Today's families are often experiencing a great deal of stress. In many cases parents are caught between raising their
children
while caring for their parents. Communication is the essential glue that holds our families together. In my office I offer a warm and caring environment to foster family growth and healthy family dynamics.

Lauren E. Holmes
Psychologist, MA, PhD
Verified
Verified
Parents can hold shame, self-reproach, frustration, and helplessness over a
child
’s distress;
children
fear, disgrace, anger, disquiet. Such dynamics summon my expertise. Mood disturbance, anxiety, panic, and maladjustment manifest as aversion to separation, school refusal, flawed coping mechanisms, pervasive woe. My approach allows vulnerability to speak. Individuals emerge from our process prepared to ably navigate their world by developing and honing effective strategies to ameliorate symptoms. More profoundly, they are empowered to not just push through travail, but to mindfully sit with it long enough to seed proper growth.

Sabrie Hawkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I offer individual therapy for
children
/teens, as well as family therapy for
children
, teens and parents.
Often my clients come to therapy feeling at a loss- whether it’s a
child
or teen who is desperately trying to get their needs met but continuously feels unheard, parents who are having a hard time tolerating the various challenges that come along with raising a
child
or adolescent and finds themselves in constant conflict with their young one, or parents and caregivers who are finding it hard to balance what it means to be both a parent and partner. If this sounds like you, I am here to help.

Steffany McGee
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS , LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I invite youth of all ages (
child
to college age) and their families to reach out to me to start the journey of therapy together.
Young people have a lot of issues they are facing today. Whether it is school, social or family related triggers, I seek to work with
children
, teens and young adults who are encountering struggles in their lives. These can include emotional regulation, unwanted thoughts and behaviors or conflicts in their lives. Clients who have the desire to make some changes to their lives and work towards their goals are needed!

Faye Lovrinic
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I view each
child
, teen, young adult, and family as unique. That uniqueness is why I draw from different therapy modalities to support emotional well-being. Anxiety and depression often stem from complicated interpersonal relationships, lack of self-confidence, and feeling unable to control events in our lives. Our joint effort can help you attain the freedom to make positive choices in your life. I bring clinical experience offered in a genuine, nonjudgmental, confidential atmosphere. Drawing from cognitive behavior approaches, insight therapy, and mindfulness practice, my goal is to provide tools to help you in improving your state of mind.

Kimberly A. Gilles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Verified
Verified
Welcome to my practice! I currently have a wait list of 3 months.I work with
children
from 5 years old to the dear elderly population. I have a specialty in Play Therapy and I am only one of a few Registered Play Therapists in Bucks County. I hold an MSW degree, and have a graduate certificate from Temple University in Play Therapy.Play Therapy can help with behavioral issues, abuse, social skills, school issues, phobias, abandonment, grief, trauma, divorce, crisis, self injurious behaviors, low self-esteem, anxiety, trauma, depression and grief just to mention a few areas.
Waitlist for new clients

Lorna C. Jansen
Psychologist
Verified
Verified
Currently, I offer both telehealth and in-person services for individuals,
children
and families.
I am a psychologist who enjoys supporting individuals and families in their everyday struggles and seasons of transition. My aim is to help others live well and reach their desired goals. Often, this involves expanding coping skills and improving relationships. I take a holistic approach to healthy living, and look closely at individual habits and behaviors. I also offer a faith-sensitive approach to individuals who would like to include spirituality or religion in their work.

Erin von Zuben
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
As a divorce coach and
child
specialist, I have helped many families move though the transition of divorce by working with attorneys, writing parenting plans, and advocating for
children
's needs.
Hello! As a goal-directed professional, my primary objective is to come to understand my clients in context, to identify influences that contribute to both stress and success, and help them generate strategies to move forward in their lives. For the past 16 years, I have had the pleasure of working with
children
, adolescents, and their families to help better understand how to reduce stress, how to do better in school, and ultimately, how to be happier.
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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.