Child Therapists in New Britain, PA
I am excited to have private practice dedicated to only working with younger children and their families!
Through child-centered play therapy, I create a safe, empathic, well-attuned space for a child to process their emotions and experiences at their own pace and comfort level. I regularly meet with a child’s caregivers to help them understand the challenges their child may be facing.
I am excited to have private practice dedicated to only working with younger children and their families!
Through child-centered play therapy, I create a safe, empathic, well-attuned space for a child to process their emotions and experiences at their own pace and comfort level. I regularly meet with a child’s caregivers to help them understand the challenges their child may be facing.
Robin Ackerman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults in various inpatient and outpatient settings.
Robin enjoys spending time with her grown children, family and friends. She also loves outdoor activities €“ mountain biking, hiking and gardening. Robin has a Master's Degree in Social Work from Temple University's School of Social Administration. She received her Bachelor of Science in Human Development from Binghamton University.
Robin Ackerman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults in various inpatient and outpatient settings.
Robin enjoys spending time with her grown children, family and friends. She also loves outdoor activities €“ mountain biking, hiking and gardening. Robin has a Master's Degree in Social Work from Temple University's School of Social Administration. She received her Bachelor of Science in Human Development from Binghamton University.
This has led my therapeutic work with adults and children going through difficult life transitions and healing from trauma and disordered attachment.
My emphasis in therapy is to support people with their unique goals. Through a healing centered engagement with ourselves and the world, restoration can take place. After I received my masters in art therapy/counseling I began working with adults and adolescents in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings.
This has led my therapeutic work with adults and children going through difficult life transitions and healing from trauma and disordered attachment.
My emphasis in therapy is to support people with their unique goals. Through a healing centered engagement with ourselves and the world, restoration can take place. After I received my masters in art therapy/counseling I began working with adults and adolescents in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings.
You’re a mom who gives your best every day but your child is struggling.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience in bereavement and hospice, IBHS, crisis residential, juvenile justice and outpatient therapy. I specialize in teens, mood disorders, grief, relationships within the home and life transitions across age groups, including caregiving and guardianship for adults. I also offer diagnostic evaluations.
You’re a mom who gives your best every day but your child is struggling.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience in bereavement and hospice, IBHS, crisis residential, juvenile justice and outpatient therapy. I specialize in teens, mood disorders, grief, relationships within the home and life transitions across age groups, including caregiving and guardianship for adults. I also offer diagnostic evaluations.
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I work with children from age 5, adolescents, adults and couples.
You want to be heard and understood. You want someone who will listen to you with unconditional caring. You want to feel less anxious, more calm, more confident. It takes courage to face your fears. I will listen to you and support you in your journey. We can explore together to help you uncover new strengths. You can let go of thought patterns and old behaviors getting in your way and holding you back. You can feel better, and you can enjoy life more.
I work with children from age 5, adolescents, adults and couples.
You want to be heard and understood. You want someone who will listen to you with unconditional caring. You want to feel less anxious, more calm, more confident. It takes courage to face your fears. I will listen to you and support you in your journey. We can explore together to help you uncover new strengths. You can let go of thought patterns and old behaviors getting in your way and holding you back. You can feel better, and you can enjoy life more.
Balance in life is difficult to achieve and maintain. We all feel the need for support, guidance and connection with others. I have over 15 years of experience working with children, teens and adults, helping to guide you through a process of self-awareness, insight and perspective in achieving a state of balance. In a nurturing, compassionate and empathic setting, we will explore how stress impacts your sense of well-being and manifests in unhealthy patterns and habits. We will identify and establish positive coping strategies and integrate healthy boundaries to attain the goals and life we envision.
Balance in life is difficult to achieve and maintain. We all feel the need for support, guidance and connection with others. I have over 15 years of experience working with children, teens and adults, helping to guide you through a process of self-awareness, insight and perspective in achieving a state of balance. In a nurturing, compassionate and empathic setting, we will explore how stress impacts your sense of well-being and manifests in unhealthy patterns and habits. We will identify and establish positive coping strategies and integrate healthy boundaries to attain the goals and life we envision.
My ideal client is motivated, trusting, energetic, curious, ambitious and solution-oriented. Therapy is a relationship exercise in which both the therapist and client work together to explore issues, success's, barriers, and accomplishments. The ideal client will have an end in mind which aligns with them leaving the therapeutic experience healthy and in a better state of being.
My ideal client is motivated, trusting, energetic, curious, ambitious and solution-oriented. Therapy is a relationship exercise in which both the therapist and client work together to explore issues, success's, barriers, and accomplishments. The ideal client will have an end in mind which aligns with them leaving the therapeutic experience healthy and in a better state of being.
I focus on identification, awareness, healing, empowerment, and resolution of daily life struggles in a safe, supportive environment. I encourage use of verbal and non-verbal means of self expression as well as identification of strategies of self development and formulating healthy new perceptions and interventions to heal for positive change. My focus is working with adolescents with emotional and behavioral health needs and their families.
I focus on identification, awareness, healing, empowerment, and resolution of daily life struggles in a safe, supportive environment. I encourage use of verbal and non-verbal means of self expression as well as identification of strategies of self development and formulating healthy new perceptions and interventions to heal for positive change. My focus is working with adolescents with emotional and behavioral health needs and their families.
I offer a variety of assessment and treatment services for children, teens, and adults.
I offer evidenced-based treatment for attachment disorders, anxiety disorders (including social anxiety, selective-mutism, OCD and others); Emotional dysregulation and/or chronic suicidal behavior; and Issues related to Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) and PTSD. I also have specialized training in neuropsychological and autism assessment.
I offer a variety of assessment and treatment services for children, teens, and adults.
I offer evidenced-based treatment for attachment disorders, anxiety disorders (including social anxiety, selective-mutism, OCD and others); Emotional dysregulation and/or chronic suicidal behavior; and Issues related to Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) and PTSD. I also have specialized training in neuropsychological and autism assessment.
Psychotherapy offers the opportunity to work toward feeling better about yourself and your relationships. In session you have the opportunity to discuss your concerns in a safe, caring, and supportive setting. I use an active approach to help you identify patterns of thoughts and behaviors that are not working and help you develop new patterns that can lead to reduced distress and improve your relationships. Many people I work with come with depression, eating disorders, anxiety and relationship or marital issues. Others come to talk about parenting concerns, family issues or adjustment to life changes and stresses.
Psychotherapy offers the opportunity to work toward feeling better about yourself and your relationships. In session you have the opportunity to discuss your concerns in a safe, caring, and supportive setting. I use an active approach to help you identify patterns of thoughts and behaviors that are not working and help you develop new patterns that can lead to reduced distress and improve your relationships. Many people I work with come with depression, eating disorders, anxiety and relationship or marital issues. Others come to talk about parenting concerns, family issues or adjustment to life changes and stresses.
As a clinician, I have provided supportive interventions to individual men and women, couples, families, children, teens, and small and large group systems for more than 20+ years.
I apply a strengths-based orientation to psychotherapeutic modalities for adults such as, but not limited to, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/CBT, Reality Therapy/RT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy/DBT, Relational Therapy/RT, Active Listening Therapy/ALT, as well as modalities that are supportive to children's work.
As a clinician, I have provided supportive interventions to individual men and women, couples, families, children, teens, and small and large group systems for more than 20+ years.
I apply a strengths-based orientation to psychotherapeutic modalities for adults such as, but not limited to, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/CBT, Reality Therapy/RT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy/DBT, Relational Therapy/RT, Active Listening Therapy/ALT, as well as modalities that are supportive to children's work.
My work extends to children, adolescents, young adults, individuals with disabilities, men, and LGBTQ+.
Welcome, and thank you for visiting my page. I am an LCSW in FL, PA, and VA, a LICSW in MN, a Board Certified Diplomate, a Registered Play Therapist and a Registered Sand Therapist. With multiple mental health and trauma care credentials, I am dedicated to helping clients navigate life’s challenges, foster personal growth, and develop positive goals. As a social worker, life coach, and trauma professional, I provide a supportive and affirming space for healing and self-discovery. I also specialize in working with LGBTQ+ clients on identity development, coming out, and gender identity concerns.
My work extends to children, adolescents, young adults, individuals with disabilities, men, and LGBTQ+.
Welcome, and thank you for visiting my page. I am an LCSW in FL, PA, and VA, a LICSW in MN, a Board Certified Diplomate, a Registered Play Therapist and a Registered Sand Therapist. With multiple mental health and trauma care credentials, I am dedicated to helping clients navigate life’s challenges, foster personal growth, and develop positive goals. As a social worker, life coach, and trauma professional, I provide a supportive and affirming space for healing and self-discovery. I also specialize in working with LGBTQ+ clients on identity development, coming out, and gender identity concerns.
She is especially passionate about supporting individuals facing alcohol and drug use concerns and the impact these challenges have on both individuals and their families. By combining structured therapeutic techniques with a compassionate and nonjudgmental approach, Catherine guides clients toward recovery, personal growth, and healthier patterns of living. This focus reflects her deep commitment to helping people overcome the obstacles that keep them from living the lives they want. At LifeStance Health, Catherine offers individual and group therapy, family therapy, case management, and substance use support.
She is especially passionate about supporting individuals facing alcohol and drug use concerns and the impact these challenges have on both individuals and their families. By combining structured therapeutic techniques with a compassionate and nonjudgmental approach, Catherine guides clients toward recovery, personal growth, and healthier patterns of living. This focus reflects her deep commitment to helping people overcome the obstacles that keep them from living the lives they want. At LifeStance Health, Catherine offers individual and group therapy, family therapy, case management, and substance use support.
Everybody experiences adversity differently. Not only is it is important to get to the core issues that are interfering with your daily functioning, but also to have someone provide understanding about these issues. My job is to focus on the presenting symptoms and work to get to the root of the problem. Whether you need individual or family counseling, I can provide it in a safe and comfortable atmosphere. By working together, you will be able to better identify strategies to help manage your symptoms and improve everyday life.
Everybody experiences adversity differently. Not only is it is important to get to the core issues that are interfering with your daily functioning, but also to have someone provide understanding about these issues. My job is to focus on the presenting symptoms and work to get to the root of the problem. Whether you need individual or family counseling, I can provide it in a safe and comfortable atmosphere. By working together, you will be able to better identify strategies to help manage your symptoms and improve everyday life.
The process of finding a psychologist who is a good fit for either yourself or a family member can be overwhelming and frustrating. I make it a point to ensure that clients who reach out to me feel heard and understood. Therapy can only be effective if it is a collaborative process in which clients feel they have a say in their own treatment. I mainly practice from a cognitive-behavioral perspective (CBT), but I also use other modalities in sessions in order to best meet the needs of my clients.
The process of finding a psychologist who is a good fit for either yourself or a family member can be overwhelming and frustrating. I make it a point to ensure that clients who reach out to me feel heard and understood. Therapy can only be effective if it is a collaborative process in which clients feel they have a say in their own treatment. I mainly practice from a cognitive-behavioral perspective (CBT), but I also use other modalities in sessions in order to best meet the needs of my clients.
I work with children from 5 years old to the dear elderly population.
You will believe in the " Power of Play" when you see the healing that occurs. Play is natural and it is through play that issues can be expressed and processed. I utilize drawing, clay, painting, sand-tray, puppetry, doll house play, crafts and other selected toys in our session.
I work with children from 5 years old to the dear elderly population.
You will believe in the " Power of Play" when you see the healing that occurs. Play is natural and it is through play that issues can be expressed and processed. I utilize drawing, clay, painting, sand-tray, puppetry, doll house play, crafts and other selected toys in our session.
Outside of my work as a school counselor over the last 9 years, I have also worked with at-risk youth, worked in wraparound services for children with autism, and worked in outpatient therapy with children, teens, and adults.
Hi, I'm Morgan! I'm happy you're here and taking the next steps in caring for your mental health. By day, I am a K-12 Certified School Counselor. My role includes individual and group counseling, suicide and threat assessment, truancy counseling and intervention, and crisis response management.
Outside of my work as a school counselor over the last 9 years, I have also worked with at-risk youth, worked in wraparound services for children with autism, and worked in outpatient therapy with children, teens, and adults.
Hi, I'm Morgan! I'm happy you're here and taking the next steps in caring for your mental health. By day, I am a K-12 Certified School Counselor. My role includes individual and group counseling, suicide and threat assessment, truancy counseling and intervention, and crisis response management.
I specialize in working with children, adolescence, families, those experiencing anxiety, and trauma.
I ensure that therapy is a safe place for my clients to grow and process thoughts, feelings, hardships, stress, trauma, anxiety, and depression. Trauma and chronic stress can be detrimental to your life and it can be helpful to engage in therapy to process through these hardships and to learn healthy coping skills.
I specialize in working with children, adolescence, families, those experiencing anxiety, and trauma.
I ensure that therapy is a safe place for my clients to grow and process thoughts, feelings, hardships, stress, trauma, anxiety, and depression. Trauma and chronic stress can be detrimental to your life and it can be helpful to engage in therapy to process through these hardships and to learn healthy coping skills.
I specialize in therapy for children, pre-school through adolescence, and their families.
My work with adults is solution focused to help you better understand and resolve life challenges. Combining talk therapy with mind-body and brain-based therapies, which are based in the latest neuroscience research, we work together to help you process deep emotions and negative thoughts that can interfere with your mood and meaningful relationships.
I specialize in therapy for children, pre-school through adolescence, and their families.
My work with adults is solution focused to help you better understand and resolve life challenges. Combining talk therapy with mind-body and brain-based therapies, which are based in the latest neuroscience research, we work together to help you process deep emotions and negative thoughts that can interfere with your mood and meaningful relationships.
The primary focus of my work is with adults, adolescents, and their families as they work to navigate difficult stages in their lives. Much of my professional work is with adolescents and their families. In my work with teens and young adults, I employ a mix of humor, authenticity, and curiosity about their struggles. From a stance of openness and compassion, I work to help adolescents explore their individual difficulties, confront potentially self sabotaging patterns, and develop coping strategies that are unique to their needs. I have helped many youth move beyond their pain and find healthier, freer, more fulfilling lives.
The primary focus of my work is with adults, adolescents, and their families as they work to navigate difficult stages in their lives. Much of my professional work is with adolescents and their families. In my work with teens and young adults, I employ a mix of humor, authenticity, and curiosity about their struggles. From a stance of openness and compassion, I work to help adolescents explore their individual difficulties, confront potentially self sabotaging patterns, and develop coping strategies that are unique to their needs. I have helped many youth move beyond their pain and find healthier, freer, more fulfilling lives.
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Child Therapists
What can a child therapist help with?
A therapist can help with any difficult experience a child may encounter growing up, including learning problems or anxiety related to school, relationship challenges with friends or parents, bullying, intense emotions or phobias, divorce and family dynamics, or the death of a pet or loved one. A therapist can help children process their experience and develop coping skills in an age-appropriate way.
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.
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.