Child Therapists in Philadelphia, PA

I am a License Professional Counselor helping my clients discover how they can successfully contend with a range of issues, including the challenges of everyday life, abuse issues, trauma, crisis and behavioral and mental health. My mission is to guide my clients to identify their self-worth and to obtain the skills they need to realize their resilience. We pursue these goals through counseling, interpersonal training, education, motivation, exploration and identification. Self-sufficiency and healthy positive development are markers of our success.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 20 years experience in the field treating child , adolescent, and adult clients in residential, outpatient, and private practice settings. Additionally, I am well versed at providing mental health evaluations and expert witness testimony for clients who are involved in a litigation process. My style is direct yet nurturing. I work in a flexible manner, inviting clients to come alone or bring whomever will support them into their sessions. My ideal client is the one who completes the first difficult step of calling for an appointment.

As human beings, we are capable of deep healing and change in a loving environment. Even more so, children are capable of creating change in a way that helps the whole family heal. Most times, children tend to take on the unhealed pain of the family. In that way, children act as the gateway for growth within the family system. In working with your child , I work with your entire family to address root causes of depression, anxiety and behavioral issues that you child is presenting with. Together, we create a deeper connection for your entire family.

Many people ask themselves, "Is it all in my head? Do I need help?" Parents often ask, "Is there something wrong with my child , or am I just worrying too much?" I specialize in the evaluation and treatment, as well as comprehensive psychological testing, of children , adolescents, and adults experiencing behavioral, emotional and developmental challenges. As a psychologist in private practice, I work with my clients, be they adults or children and their parents, to identify areas of concern, develop specific goals and plans to address them, and to enhance the strengths and resources families already possess to improve relationships, reduce stress, and increase success.

I am a Licensed Social Worker who specializes in the treatment of OCD and Anxiety Disorders (i.e., Specific Phobias, Panic Disorder, Separation Anxiety, Health Anxiety, Emetophobia, Misophonia, etc.). I utilize a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) framework, specifically exposure with response prevention (ERP).

I'm a registered, board-certified art therapist who's been working with kids, tweens, teens, and adults in Philadelphia for over a decade. Clients come to me for support in navigating through a range of issues including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, adjustments, divorce, grief/loss, behavior difficulties, depression, and anger. I meet clients where they are and help them engage in the creative process of making art as a way to express themselves, increase insight, spark change, make connections, and develop coping and problem solving skills.

Debora is an Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor. Debora is focused on providing person-centered care to help each person feel empowered in their treatment. Her clinical framework includes motivational interviewing and CBT. She specializes in child and adolescent therapy as well as emerging adults. In addition, she is trained in Parent Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT) and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for treating OCD.

Is your child experiencing a decline in academics, increased anxiety or struggle with controlling their anger? With over 10 years of experience, I am equipped to handle these challenges and give you the tools to help your child be the best version of themself. My specialities include Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Anxiety, Depression and behavioral concerns. I assist children by teaching them coping skills, ways to improve their decision making and better navigate their lives. Please Note: Heart of Gold Counseling is 100% online (we do not offer in person sessions) and service children ages 8-17 years old.

I believe that the power of therapy lies within the creation of a strong, collaborative relationship. I am passionate about creating a safe space for my clients to enable them to feel heard, while also empowering them to take ownership of their goals. My goal is to help my clients adopt coping skills and tools to use daily in facing difficult emotions and distressful situations.

As a Licensed Psychologist, I help adults, teens, and younger children who are having trouble with sadness, worries, and other feelings that are distracting them from what they want to do.

Many find themselves at a point in their lives where external support is necessary to navigate life's challenges. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am that support for my clients.I create a safe space for my clients to explore their deep feelings, develop a plan, learn healthy coping strategies and increase self-confidence. I am experienced in facilitating conversations around divorce and separation with children and teenagers. I specialize in behavioral change and healing inter-personal relationships. I work with many individuals, families and youth experiencing ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Addiction and Post Traumatic Stress.

I am passionate about collaborating with you to provide evidence-based treatment that meets your needs. I use a cognitive behavioral approach (CBT) with a systemic lens to always consider the context in which a person lives. I believe that individuals are shaped by their experiences, as well as their interactions with the significant people and systems in their lives, and we have to take that context into account when addressing your problems to create the change you want to see. I work with my clients to identify what's getting in the way of living the life you want and help you learn strategies to overcome those challenges.

Smile! Our specialties include GeriCare© (older adults with complicated grief/loss); chronic illness/pain; depression; relationships; coping; acceptance; D&A. Conflict Resolution: Adolescent behavioral & school conflict; bicultural, acculturation, assimilation, ethnicity socialization conflict; identity & intergenerational conflict. Stress/Anger Mgmt. Occupational Stress: Welcome Law Enforcement, First Responders, Hospital & Crisis Workers; Aviation Personnel. Parent Child Interaction. Marriage Family Couples Counseling. Emphasis on Family Systems, Relational, Interpersonal, Ecological Theory. Trauma Informed, DBT/CBT. PA Medicare & CHIP Welcome!

I am a licensed clinical psychologist who provides individual, and family therapy to children , adolescents, and adults in the greater Philadelphia area. I see therapy as a collaborative effort focused on helping you find balance, insight, and ease both inside and out. Whether you are facing relationship issues, stressful life circumstances, or processing the aftermath of upsetting experiences, I hope to provide a space that is both judgment free and healing.

My client and service focus is on individuals or entities seeking treatment, psychological evaluations, risk assessment, expert witness representation, and related services for sexual misconduct, sexual abuse, sexual victimization, or trauma. Other areas of specialty include assessment of violence; standards of professional practice; program development; supervision and training of forensic practitioners; treatment or supervision of professionals and clergy with sexual misconduct; pretrial defendants; juveniles delinquency and sexual offending; and supervision or training of clinical personnel involved in various relevant psychological, civil, or criminal justice interventions. Also, I have extensive training in treatment of general psychological conditions as well as providing psychological and psycho-educational evaluations.