Therapists for Children in East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire, Memphis, TN
Laura Tanenbaum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire, Memphis, TN 38117
I work with adults, teens, children, and families, and have experience in helping individuals navigate a range of mental health concerns.
I treat clients anywhere from 4 years of age to adults. I use an integrative therapy approach that is tailored to each individual. I have experience in helping clients manage and overcome anxiety, depression, school issues, transitions, self-esteem , and trauma. I work with my clients to find the approach that best fits their individual needs.
I work with adults, teens, children, and families, and have experience in helping individuals navigate a range of mental health concerns.
I treat clients anywhere from 4 years of age to adults. I use an integrative therapy approach that is tailored to each individual. I have experience in helping clients manage and overcome anxiety, depression, school issues, transitions, self-esteem , and trauma. I work with my clients to find the approach that best fits their individual needs.
Raven’s background includes working with children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, and behavioral issues.
My goal is to create a safe, empowering space where clients can explore their thoughts, build coping skills, and develop resilience.
Raven’s background includes working with children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, and behavioral issues.
My goal is to create a safe, empowering space where clients can explore their thoughts, build coping skills, and develop resilience.
Being a teenager and a young-adult in a post-pandemic world is hard. Add in anxiety, up and down moods, problems with focus and prioritizing, or relationship conflicts and it can feel overwhelming, impossible, and like things will never get better. Not only do we have typical day-to-day concerns like figuring out who we are and what we want to be, but we may be struggling with perfectionism, communicating, taking things personally, making friends, or getting along better with our parents. The loneliness of feeling misunderstood and not knowing what to do is crippling.
Being a teenager and a young-adult in a post-pandemic world is hard. Add in anxiety, up and down moods, problems with focus and prioritizing, or relationship conflicts and it can feel overwhelming, impossible, and like things will never get better. Not only do we have typical day-to-day concerns like figuring out who we are and what we want to be, but we may be struggling with perfectionism, communicating, taking things personally, making friends, or getting along better with our parents. The loneliness of feeling misunderstood and not knowing what to do is crippling.
Caroline Schratz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, RYT-200
3 Endorsed
East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire, Memphis, TN 38117
My work centers on helping individuals move toward greater balance, resilience, and self-connection through an integrative approach to mental health. I believe emotional well-being is shaped not only by our thoughts and experiences, but also by the state of our nervous system and our connection to the body and environment. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful and capable but feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns that insight alone has not shifted. Therapy offers a space to slow down, understand those patterns, and develop a more regulated and compassionate relationship with yourself.
My work centers on helping individuals move toward greater balance, resilience, and self-connection through an integrative approach to mental health. I believe emotional well-being is shaped not only by our thoughts and experiences, but also by the state of our nervous system and our connection to the body and environment. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful and capable but feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns that insight alone has not shifted. Therapy offers a space to slow down, understand those patterns, and develop a more regulated and compassionate relationship with yourself.
Michael Warren
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdS, LCSW, RPT
East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire, Memphis, TN 38112
I have extensive training working with children and teenagers and have worked with families in the Greater Memphis Area for over 10 years.
Having some background in visual arts has allowed me to incorporate a lot of expressive and art based therapists into practice. I have an Ed.S in Counseling Psychology focusing on Play Therapy. Play Therapy allows the therapist to best communicate with children (as with other ages) and reach them on a deeper level than with just talking.
I have extensive training working with children and teenagers and have worked with families in the Greater Memphis Area for over 10 years.
Having some background in visual arts has allowed me to incorporate a lot of expressive and art based therapists into practice. I have an Ed.S in Counseling Psychology focusing on Play Therapy. Play Therapy allows the therapist to best communicate with children (as with other ages) and reach them on a deeper level than with just talking.
Dr. Courtney Loveless
Licensed Professional Counselor, BS, MS , LPCMHSP, PhD
2 Endorsed
East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire, Memphis, TN 38117
You’ve tried everything, but your child is struggling despite your best efforts.
You can stop searching. I’ll guide your child back to their smiley self again. Learn tools to support your child’s happiness and wellbeing. Through the power of animal connection, your child effortlessly releases their blocks while playing with a registered therapy dog. Using CBT, your child can learn to manage and communicate their emotions in healthy ways.
You’ve tried everything, but your child is struggling despite your best efforts.
You can stop searching. I’ll guide your child back to their smiley self again. Learn tools to support your child’s happiness and wellbeing. Through the power of animal connection, your child effortlessly releases their blocks while playing with a registered therapy dog. Using CBT, your child can learn to manage and communicate their emotions in healthy ways.
Jasmine A Sullivan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
1 Endorsed
East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire, Memphis, TN 38117
Sometimes life just gets overwhelming. I enjoy supporting both minors and adults in finding self compassion and growth while experiencing the uncomfortable. In sessions together, we can learn to do this by navigating trauma responses, depression, anxiety, life transitions, suicidal thoughts, relationships, body-image challanges, disordered eating, behavioral issues, and stress. Through both doing my own work and spending time with clients, I wholeheartedly feel we can find so much healing by getting curious about our emotions and greeting whatever arises with kindness, respect, and a bit of humor
Sometimes life just gets overwhelming. I enjoy supporting both minors and adults in finding self compassion and growth while experiencing the uncomfortable. In sessions together, we can learn to do this by navigating trauma responses, depression, anxiety, life transitions, suicidal thoughts, relationships, body-image challanges, disordered eating, behavioral issues, and stress. Through both doing my own work and spending time with clients, I wholeheartedly feel we can find so much healing by getting curious about our emotions and greeting whatever arises with kindness, respect, and a bit of humor
Nakondrea L. Weeks
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire, Memphis, TN 38117
"The secret of CHANGE is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old but on building the new."-Socrates. I provide therapy services for children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing life difficulties, providing a professional, safe environment for those seeking understanding, answers, resolution, and improving quality of life. My clinical experience includes various settings: community mental health, behavioral health and substance abuse residential treatment, foster care, crisis intervention, in-home services.
"The secret of CHANGE is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old but on building the new."-Socrates. I provide therapy services for children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing life difficulties, providing a professional, safe environment for those seeking understanding, answers, resolution, and improving quality of life. My clinical experience includes various settings: community mental health, behavioral health and substance abuse residential treatment, foster care, crisis intervention, in-home services.
I received my undergraduate degree from Auburn University in Early Childhood Education and swam for the 3x NCAA Championship team.
I approach clients as uniquely beautiful and gifted and work to assist clients in overcoming barriers that prevent them from embracing their innate strengths. I affirm all gender identities, religions, disabilities, ethnicities, and cultures and encourage clients to find healing within each aspect of their person. Life can be exhilarating and shattering, pleasant and painful, beautiful and horrific. All emotions tell us something about ourselves and our circumstances. All emotions are good and should be handled with care, because they are the forces that lead us to ourselves.
I received my undergraduate degree from Auburn University in Early Childhood Education and swam for the 3x NCAA Championship team.
I approach clients as uniquely beautiful and gifted and work to assist clients in overcoming barriers that prevent them from embracing their innate strengths. I affirm all gender identities, religions, disabilities, ethnicities, and cultures and encourage clients to find healing within each aspect of their person. Life can be exhilarating and shattering, pleasant and painful, beautiful and horrific. All emotions tell us something about ourselves and our circumstances. All emotions are good and should be handled with care, because they are the forces that lead us to ourselves.
Liz Turnbull
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, NCC
2 Endorsed
East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire, Memphis, TN 38117
Life is can be difficult at times. I believe that the way we think, feel, and act impacts our ability to view any situation clearly. The way we talk about ourselves, to ourselves, and to others also plays a role in navigating life's many challenges. I hope to come alongside you to support, encourage, and advocate for you by standing in the gap and be a constant in your storm.
Life is can be difficult at times. I believe that the way we think, feel, and act impacts our ability to view any situation clearly. The way we talk about ourselves, to ourselves, and to others also plays a role in navigating life's many challenges. I hope to come alongside you to support, encourage, and advocate for you by standing in the gap and be a constant in your storm.
Marlene Soto
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
1 Endorsed
East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire, Memphis, TN 38119
I have a strong passion in working with children, adolescents, and young adults, supporting them as they navigate life’s challenges, transitions, and big emotions.
I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, stress, emotional regulation difficulties, self-esteem concerns, and challenges related to identity and relationships. My approach is collaborative, developmentally appropriate, and tailored to each client’s unique strengths and goals. I believe therapy is most effective when it feels safe and grounded in trust.
I have a strong passion in working with children, adolescents, and young adults, supporting them as they navigate life’s challenges, transitions, and big emotions.
I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, stress, emotional regulation difficulties, self-esteem concerns, and challenges related to identity and relationships. My approach is collaborative, developmentally appropriate, and tailored to each client’s unique strengths and goals. I believe therapy is most effective when it feels safe and grounded in trust.
Sarah Lebovitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire, Memphis, TN 38112
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 40 years of experience. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression and Post-traumatic stress disorder using different approaches, including cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, family systems and EMDR. I have a special interest in working with clients with body image and disordered eating issues. I am specially trained in play therapy and work with children as young as 4 years old. I have 30+ years of experience in working with clients who have traumatic life experiences, including sexual assault and other types of violence.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 40 years of experience. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression and Post-traumatic stress disorder using different approaches, including cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, family systems and EMDR. I have a special interest in working with clients with body image and disordered eating issues. I am specially trained in play therapy and work with children as young as 4 years old. I have 30+ years of experience in working with clients who have traumatic life experiences, including sexual assault and other types of violence.
Leslie Oattis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, RPT
1 Endorsed
East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire, Memphis, TN 38117
Do you envision a better relationship with your child or long for your family to have fun together again?
I am a Registered Play Therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor with 17 years of mental health experience. I am passionate about working with children, adolescents and their families on this healing journey. I offer play therapy, Autplay, parenting support, sand tray, individual and family therapy. I also provide individual therapy for adults.
Do you envision a better relationship with your child or long for your family to have fun together again?
I am a Registered Play Therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor with 17 years of mental health experience. I am passionate about working with children, adolescents and their families on this healing journey. I offer play therapy, Autplay, parenting support, sand tray, individual and family therapy. I also provide individual therapy for adults.
Grayce Turman
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire, Memphis, TN 38119
Finding the right support for yourself, your child, or your teen can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate this journey alone.
My approach is person-centered and trauma-informed, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and play therapy techniques. I tailor treatment to each individual’s unique strengths and work collaboratively with parents, caregivers, and young adults to foster growth and resilience.
Finding the right support for yourself, your child, or your teen can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate this journey alone.
My approach is person-centered and trauma-informed, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and play therapy techniques. I tailor treatment to each individual’s unique strengths and work collaboratively with parents, caregivers, and young adults to foster growth and resilience.
Maybe your child is struggling and you don’t know how to help, or maybe you’ve been pushing your own emotions aside just to make it through the day.
I help kids, teens, and adults navigate life’s challenges with compassion and practical support. My work includes LGBTQ+ concerns, anxiety, depression, behavioral struggles, parenting stress, self-esteem, mood disorders, life transitions, and children with trauma.
Maybe your child is struggling and you don’t know how to help, or maybe you’ve been pushing your own emotions aside just to make it through the day.
I help kids, teens, and adults navigate life’s challenges with compassion and practical support. My work includes LGBTQ+ concerns, anxiety, depression, behavioral struggles, parenting stress, self-esteem, mood disorders, life transitions, and children with trauma.
Being seen and heard are gifts that many of us have not consistently received throughout our lives. These gifts are essential to our humanity—they allow us to experience fullness, wholeness, and a steady sense of self. When we experience ruptures or traumas—whether with society, others, or ourselves—it’s often because we’ve been reduced to parts, rather than being seen and understood as our full selves. We may even begin to believe that this fragmentation is all we are worth, or we may fall into the trap of living in scarcity, convinced that we don’t deserve abundance. Yet, deep within, we know we were meant for more.
Being seen and heard are gifts that many of us have not consistently received throughout our lives. These gifts are essential to our humanity—they allow us to experience fullness, wholeness, and a steady sense of self. When we experience ruptures or traumas—whether with society, others, or ourselves—it’s often because we’ve been reduced to parts, rather than being seen and understood as our full selves. We may even begin to believe that this fragmentation is all we are worth, or we may fall into the trap of living in scarcity, convinced that we don’t deserve abundance. Yet, deep within, we know we were meant for more.
Angela Rusk
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMFT, LPCMHSP
East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire, Memphis, TN 38117
I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults facing a wide variety of challenges.
Life gets messy sometimes. Whether it be due to trauma, a conflictual relationship, or even our own feelings that seem to come out of nowhere, there are times when we find ourselves "stuck" and wondering why we can't seem to manage at our full potential. The good news is that real and lasting change is possible. In my over fifteen years of experience, I have seen individuals and families heal, grow, and thrive at a level that surprised even themselves. If the hard stuff in life is seeming heavy, I'd love to come alongside you to help you create a path to reaching your goals.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults facing a wide variety of challenges.
Life gets messy sometimes. Whether it be due to trauma, a conflictual relationship, or even our own feelings that seem to come out of nowhere, there are times when we find ourselves "stuck" and wondering why we can't seem to manage at our full potential. The good news is that real and lasting change is possible. In my over fifteen years of experience, I have seen individuals and families heal, grow, and thrive at a level that surprised even themselves. If the hard stuff in life is seeming heavy, I'd love to come alongside you to help you create a path to reaching your goals.
Memphis Center for Mindful Living, LLC
Psychologist, PhD
East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire, Memphis, TN 38117
In addition to conventional talk therapy for children, adolescents and adults, we offer ecotherapy (nature-based therapy outdoors), play therapy and sandtray therapy.
A genuine, trusting relationship is the essential basis for psychological healing and growth. Within that framework, we incorporate the tools and strategies for change that seem most suited to each individual's preferences, worldview and primary concerns. We believe in partnering with individuals by combining our training in evidence-based interventions with the strengths and resources they possess to best facilitate change. We believe in addressing all areas of a person's life: emotional, physical, social, and spiritual.
In addition to conventional talk therapy for children, adolescents and adults, we offer ecotherapy (nature-based therapy outdoors), play therapy and sandtray therapy.
A genuine, trusting relationship is the essential basis for psychological healing and growth. Within that framework, we incorporate the tools and strategies for change that seem most suited to each individual's preferences, worldview and primary concerns. We believe in partnering with individuals by combining our training in evidence-based interventions with the strengths and resources they possess to best facilitate change. We believe in addressing all areas of a person's life: emotional, physical, social, and spiritual.
Michael Skirius
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CCMHC
East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire, Memphis, TN 38119
Mike Skirius PhD, LPC-MHSP, CCMHC, NCC is a licensed and board-certified clinical mental health counselor with advanced training in child and adolescent counseling, crisis intervention, and threat assessment. His clinical work emphasizes emotional and behavioral regulation, family collaboration, and developmental sensitivity. Dr. Skirius is an active member of the Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling (ACAC), the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP), and serves as an assistant clinical professor of counseling at The University of Memphis.
Mike Skirius PhD, LPC-MHSP, CCMHC, NCC is a licensed and board-certified clinical mental health counselor with advanced training in child and adolescent counseling, crisis intervention, and threat assessment. His clinical work emphasizes emotional and behavioral regulation, family collaboration, and developmental sensitivity. Dr. Skirius is an active member of the Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling (ACAC), the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP), and serves as an assistant clinical professor of counseling at The University of Memphis.
Sophia Bakker-De Groot
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, Temp, LPC, MHSP
East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire, Memphis, TN 38119
I help parents and kids develop a mutually respectful relationship while navigating challenges.
I believe we all long to flourish. When we meet, we will explore what flourishing means to you, what your goals are, and what's standing in your way. I look first at your strengths—what's working for you now— and why you think you are struggling in certain areas. We will then collaborate on how to reach your goals. As a Christian I know we have a unique relationship with God, and when asked I integrate spirituality. Because I have a lifetime of lived experiences I am compassionate, nonjudgmental, and empathetic. I draw from these experiences, and it informs my counseling. Helping others to flourish has always been part of who I am.
I help parents and kids develop a mutually respectful relationship while navigating challenges.
I believe we all long to flourish. When we meet, we will explore what flourishing means to you, what your goals are, and what's standing in your way. I look first at your strengths—what's working for you now— and why you think you are struggling in certain areas. We will then collaborate on how to reach your goals. As a Christian I know we have a unique relationship with God, and when asked I integrate spirituality. Because I have a lifetime of lived experiences I am compassionate, nonjudgmental, and empathetic. I draw from these experiences, and it informs my counseling. Helping others to flourish has always been part of who I am.
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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.