Therapists for Children in Philadelphia, PA
With an MSW and specialized clinical training, I have extensive experience working across diverse mental health settings, particularly with children, teens, and young adults.
My practice is grounded in a collaborative, strengths-based approach designed to help you shift your mindset and tap into the skills already within you. In a safe, relaxed space, you can share your story exactly as you are. Therapy isn't about rewriting who you are; it's about identifying underlying beliefs holding you back and gently reframing them.
With an MSW and specialized clinical training, I have extensive experience working across diverse mental health settings, particularly with children, teens, and young adults.
My practice is grounded in a collaborative, strengths-based approach designed to help you shift your mindset and tap into the skills already within you. In a safe, relaxed space, you can share your story exactly as you are. Therapy isn't about rewriting who you are; it's about identifying underlying beliefs holding you back and gently reframing them.
I work with children, teens, and families, integrating play therapy, mindfulness, and developmentally appropriate care within a collaborative, contextual approach that supports insight, emotional growth, and meaningful change.
I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and practice client-centered therapy, which means that I create a safe, non-judgmental space where you are heard, understood, and respected.
Accepting inquiries for 2–3 LPC supervisees beginning Spring 2026. Individual and group supervision available; primarily in person.
I work with children, teens, and families, integrating play therapy, mindfulness, and developmentally appropriate care within a collaborative, contextual approach that supports insight, emotional growth, and meaningful change.
I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and practice client-centered therapy, which means that I create a safe, non-judgmental space where you are heard, understood, and respected.
Accepting inquiries for 2–3 LPC supervisees beginning Spring 2026. Individual and group supervision available; primarily in person.
I’m excited about working with children, adolescents, and adults, and supporting you to rediscover your own strengths, desires, and meanings no matter your age.
I believe that radical change is always possible - and maybe even unavoidable. When you’re suffering, it can feel like things will stay the same forever. However, I believe therapy can be a place to rewrite old stories and come into self-understanding that is more hopeful, expansive, and true. Our relationship is at the core of the work for me, and I am committed to building our space together with warmth and patience.
I’m excited about working with children, adolescents, and adults, and supporting you to rediscover your own strengths, desires, and meanings no matter your age.
I believe that radical change is always possible - and maybe even unavoidable. When you’re suffering, it can feel like things will stay the same forever. However, I believe therapy can be a place to rewrite old stories and come into self-understanding that is more hopeful, expansive, and true. Our relationship is at the core of the work for me, and I am committed to building our space together with warmth and patience.
Life can be overwhelming and draining and we can often feel as if we are navigating life by ourselves; Especially if you are grieving the loss of a part of yourself or a loved one. Please know that grief has no time limit; you just need to learn how to live in a new way. Life will never be easy, but it may become easier. Traumatic experiences effect people in different ways throughout their lives. Now is the time to reach out if you suffered a life event that you are looking to process; I can help you see how that event may be affecting you. Lastly, families go through changes and each transition requires a new set of skills.
Life can be overwhelming and draining and we can often feel as if we are navigating life by ourselves; Especially if you are grieving the loss of a part of yourself or a loved one. Please know that grief has no time limit; you just need to learn how to live in a new way. Life will never be easy, but it may become easier. Traumatic experiences effect people in different ways throughout their lives. Now is the time to reach out if you suffered a life event that you are looking to process; I can help you see how that event may be affecting you. Lastly, families go through changes and each transition requires a new set of skills.
Congratulations on your decision to explore therapy! I work in 43+ States, exclusively with couples, families, and other intimate relationships in need of a safe space to overcome communication blocks, deepen connection(s), heal past hurt(s), and/or secure a future vision you have for you relationship or family. I value helping all participants achieve exactly what they need from therapy so you can successfully move forward with more insight, self-awareness, sustainable tools, and genuine confidence.
Congratulations on your decision to explore therapy! I work in 43+ States, exclusively with couples, families, and other intimate relationships in need of a safe space to overcome communication blocks, deepen connection(s), heal past hurt(s), and/or secure a future vision you have for you relationship or family. I value helping all participants achieve exactly what they need from therapy so you can successfully move forward with more insight, self-awareness, sustainable tools, and genuine confidence.
I enjoy working with individuals who are healing from trauma and family dysfunction.
I specialize in EMDR, a powerful tool that rewires your brain and opens new pathways for change. My approach is gentle, playful, and grounded in body awareness.
I enjoy working with individuals who are healing from trauma and family dysfunction.
I specialize in EMDR, a powerful tool that rewires your brain and opens new pathways for change. My approach is gentle, playful, and grounded in body awareness.
I work with individuals, families and couples to help them find ways to better manage their mental health and improve their awareness of its impact on their daily functioning. I work with individuals, couples, and families
I work with individuals, families and couples to help them find ways to better manage their mental health and improve their awareness of its impact on their daily functioning. I work with individuals, couples, and families
I specialize in trauma-informed care and have completed EMDRIA-approved training in EMDR, a highly effective therapy for trauma and post-traumatic stress. I frequently support clients navigating anxiety and depression, using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to build distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and healthier coping skills. My approach is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth. I strive to create a supportive space where you feel comfortable, understood, and empowered to work toward your goals at your own pace.
I specialize in trauma-informed care and have completed EMDRIA-approved training in EMDR, a highly effective therapy for trauma and post-traumatic stress. I frequently support clients navigating anxiety and depression, using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to build distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and healthier coping skills. My approach is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth. I strive to create a supportive space where you feel comfortable, understood, and empowered to work toward your goals at your own pace.
I provide psychotherapy to children, teens, and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, interpersonal challenges, life transitions, and the unique mental health concerns experienced within communities of color.
My priority is to ensure you feel accepted, heard, and understood throughout our work together. Clients can expect sessions that balance warmth, humor, curiosity, and creativity with deep compassion and respect. I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and draw from a range of evidence-based modalities.
I provide psychotherapy to children, teens, and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, interpersonal challenges, life transitions, and the unique mental health concerns experienced within communities of color.
My priority is to ensure you feel accepted, heard, and understood throughout our work together. Clients can expect sessions that balance warmth, humor, curiosity, and creativity with deep compassion and respect. I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and draw from a range of evidence-based modalities.
Ready to take the next step in your wellness journey? You deserve a safe, supportive space to explore, grow, and heal.
Hi, I’m Caitlin Cummings, LPC, with ten years of experience across outpatient, inpatient, and alternative school settings. I use a holistic, client-centered approach that addresses mind, body, and soul. Together, we’ll explore your strengths, set meaningful wellness goals, and work toward lasting growth and healing in a supportive, empowering environment.
Ready to take the next step in your wellness journey? You deserve a safe, supportive space to explore, grow, and heal.
Hi, I’m Caitlin Cummings, LPC, with ten years of experience across outpatient, inpatient, and alternative school settings. I use a holistic, client-centered approach that addresses mind, body, and soul. Together, we’ll explore your strengths, set meaningful wellness goals, and work toward lasting growth and healing in a supportive, empowering environment.
I work with children and adolescents facing anxiety and depression, struggling with emotions, school stress, or family challenges.
I specialize in helping children and adolescents navigate anxiety and depression. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT, person-centered, and solution-focused therapy, I tailor sessions to each individual's needs. I collaborate with families to build coping skills, improve emotional well-being, and create a supportive path toward growth and resilience.
I work with children and adolescents facing anxiety and depression, struggling with emotions, school stress, or family challenges.
I specialize in helping children and adolescents navigate anxiety and depression. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT, person-centered, and solution-focused therapy, I tailor sessions to each individual's needs. I collaborate with families to build coping skills, improve emotional well-being, and create a supportive path toward growth and resilience.
I've been in this field since 2009 as a professional helper, and started out working w/ children, pre-teens, adolescence (i.e., foster care, adoption, behavioral and emotional, and autism); then expanded into working w/ adults (i.e., SMI population, forensic population, criminal justice involve population, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, OCD, anger management, life transitions, thinking disorders).
This is a no judgment zone and my aim is to make this a safe space to explore life issues and transitions. I'm very compassionate! I operate from a relational and trauma perspective. I want you to be your best "you" and understand your strengths that can get you there. My approach is tailored to one's needs, but I have diversity in therapy modalities.
I've been in this field since 2009 as a professional helper, and started out working w/ children, pre-teens, adolescence (i.e., foster care, adoption, behavioral and emotional, and autism); then expanded into working w/ adults (i.e., SMI population, forensic population, criminal justice involve population, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, OCD, anger management, life transitions, thinking disorders).
This is a no judgment zone and my aim is to make this a safe space to explore life issues and transitions. I'm very compassionate! I operate from a relational and trauma perspective. I want you to be your best "you" and understand your strengths that can get you there. My approach is tailored to one's needs, but I have diversity in therapy modalities.
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Handspring is a modern mental health clinic that provides personalized, evidence-based behavioral care for children, adolescents, and young adults.
We offer individual & family therapy and parenting training. Our approach tends to work best for families who are able to consistently engage in weekly sessions that are action-oriented, problem-focused, and collaborative. I practice therapy that is evidence-based, and I draw on approaches such as CBT, mindfulness-based techniques, parent consultation
Handspring is a modern mental health clinic that provides personalized, evidence-based behavioral care for children, adolescents, and young adults.
We offer individual & family therapy and parenting training. Our approach tends to work best for families who are able to consistently engage in weekly sessions that are action-oriented, problem-focused, and collaborative. I practice therapy that is evidence-based, and I draw on approaches such as CBT, mindfulness-based techniques, parent consultation
With a strong developmental foundation and knowledge of child development, I create the opportunity for clients to destigmatize their emotional responses and coping skills in a judgment-free environment while fostering curiosity, teamwork, and achieving goals with new skills.
Our sessions go at your pace. We'll start by exploring what brought you here, whether
that's a relationship challenge, a life transition, or something you've carried for years.
With a strong developmental foundation and knowledge of child development, I create the opportunity for clients to destigmatize their emotional responses and coping skills in a judgment-free environment while fostering curiosity, teamwork, and achieving goals with new skills.
Our sessions go at your pace. We'll start by exploring what brought you here, whether
that's a relationship challenge, a life transition, or something you've carried for years.
I have over 7 years of experience working with children, families, and adults in education and 3 years in ABA.
At Kristle J Small Counseling Group LLC, serve as a Pre-licensed Therapist dedicated to supporting individuals, teens, and young adults. I am passionate about creating a safe, warm, and inviting space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered to grow.
I am also proud to provide affirming support to members of the LGBTQ+ community and strive to create an inclusive environment where clients can explore their identities openly and safely. For those of faith, I welcome conversations about religion/spirituality, and can thoughtfully integrate faith-based perspectives into the therapeutic process when desired.
I have over 7 years of experience working with children, families, and adults in education and 3 years in ABA.
At Kristle J Small Counseling Group LLC, serve as a Pre-licensed Therapist dedicated to supporting individuals, teens, and young adults. I am passionate about creating a safe, warm, and inviting space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered to grow.
I am also proud to provide affirming support to members of the LGBTQ+ community and strive to create an inclusive environment where clients can explore their identities openly and safely. For those of faith, I welcome conversations about religion/spirituality, and can thoughtfully integrate faith-based perspectives into the therapeutic process when desired.
As an empathetic and compassionate OCD therapist, I'll work with you to identify your goals for OCD treatment and use evidence-based skills to help you reach them. You can improve your quality of life when you show up for yourself and accept support in taking consistent action toward recovery. Many clients find OCD therapy is less overwhelming than they expect — sometimes the first step toward treatment is the most challenging one. Give yourself a chance! In addition to OCD, my other areas of professional focus include anxiety, depression, mood disorders, grief, complex trauma, co-occurring substance abuse, and LGBTQ+ issues.
As an empathetic and compassionate OCD therapist, I'll work with you to identify your goals for OCD treatment and use evidence-based skills to help you reach them. You can improve your quality of life when you show up for yourself and accept support in taking consistent action toward recovery. Many clients find OCD therapy is less overwhelming than they expect — sometimes the first step toward treatment is the most challenging one. Give yourself a chance! In addition to OCD, my other areas of professional focus include anxiety, depression, mood disorders, grief, complex trauma, co-occurring substance abuse, and LGBTQ+ issues.
I am incredibly passionate about working with children, adolescents, parents/guardians, couples, and families.
I am here to help empower you to take control of your life and your future. I am well-versed in adolescent anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, self-harm, life transitions, and more. I have experience in higher levels of care (PHP & IOP) and can assist in transitioning from higher levels of care to an outpatient setting.
I am incredibly passionate about working with children, adolescents, parents/guardians, couples, and families.
I am here to help empower you to take control of your life and your future. I am well-versed in adolescent anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, self-harm, life transitions, and more. I have experience in higher levels of care (PHP & IOP) and can assist in transitioning from higher levels of care to an outpatient setting.
The Temple University Child and Adolescent Anxiety Disorders Clinic (CAADC) provides evidence-based services for children and teens with anxiety, using a cognitive-behavioral treatment approach.
If you feel your child could be served by the CAADC and you are in the greater Philadelphia area, contact us with a brief description of your child’s presenting problems. If we think your case is appropriate for the treatment we provide, we will begin the intake process. If not, we will help you with appropriate referrals that best suit your child’s needs.
The Temple University Child and Adolescent Anxiety Disorders Clinic (CAADC) provides evidence-based services for children and teens with anxiety, using a cognitive-behavioral treatment approach.
If you feel your child could be served by the CAADC and you are in the greater Philadelphia area, contact us with a brief description of your child’s presenting problems. If we think your case is appropriate for the treatment we provide, we will begin the intake process. If not, we will help you with appropriate referrals that best suit your child’s needs.
My approach to therapy is to build a trusting relationship where you can start to explore your questions, current pain points, and life story without fear of judgment. My specialty is working with individuals navigating significant changes in their life - loss, identity formation, exploring sexuality, navigating divorce, or becoming a new parent. My approach draws from anti-racist, trauma informed, psychodynamic, systems-focused frameworks.
My approach to therapy is to build a trusting relationship where you can start to explore your questions, current pain points, and life story without fear of judgment. My specialty is working with individuals navigating significant changes in their life - loss, identity formation, exploring sexuality, navigating divorce, or becoming a new parent. My approach draws from anti-racist, trauma informed, psychodynamic, systems-focused frameworks.
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FAQ - About Child Therapy
When does a child need to see a therapist?
Children naturally experience emotional ups and downs. Sometimes, though, they need support from a professional. A child may benefit from therapy if their emotions or behaviors change significantly within a short period of time. For example, if a child usually spends time with friends after school but begins isolating in their room, further inquiry is warranted. Other areas for concern include altered sleep patterns, lack of appetite, intense anger, irritability, or hopelessness, or developmental regression in young children (bedwetting, thumb-sucking).
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
What therapy types are most suitable for children?
Children can benefit from different forms of therapy, including family therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and exposure therapy, depending on their condition. Play therapy is a great option for younger children who may not be able to fully articulate their feelings. In this approach, kids play with toys and games while a therapist observes and helps the child express their emotions and develop coping skills.
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 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.