Child Therapists in Salt Lake City, UT
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Nancy Stoddard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I utilize a client-centered approach in treating
children
(ages 2-12), adolescents, and adults who are dealing with an array of stressors, ranging from anxiety and depression to abuse and/or other traumas. One of my primary goals in working with my clients is to create a safe environment in which they can explore and gain lasting insight, awareness, and understanding into their unique-life challenges.
Karolanne Carter
Counselor
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I enjoy working with
children
and teens experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, self esteem, and stage of life issues. I take a holistic and integrative approach, using evidence based practices that best align with my client’s goals. I work collaboratively with my clients to identify strengths and develop skills that empower them to create the change they desire in their lives. When working with
children
, I use play therapy techniques to encourage expression and to teach skills. I am passionate about working with
children
and their families to find more helpful ways to navigate life.
Leanne Marie Snyder
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
Verified
I enjoy working with
children
to help them find different ways of handling the stresses of being a kid.
Working from a Solution-Focused approach I find that helping clients find alternative ways of handling all they struggles of everyday life.
Diane Hill
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have a specialty working with
children
and adolescents and love to work with them and their families to help them negotiate their way through the milestones unique to childhood and adolescents.
With over 25 years of experience as a Counseling Psychologist, I am currently in Private Practice and work with a broad spectrum of patients. I have extensive training with
children
, adolescents, adults, couples and families and provide support and practical feedback to help my patients effectively address their personal life struggles. If you're looking for extra support and guidance to deal with a current challenging situation or ready to move forward in a different direction in your life, I welcome the opportunity to work with you to help you achieve your goals.
Waitlist for new clients
Hannah Wilhelmsen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW, MSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I do individual treatment with
children
and adults, as well as parent-
child
work.
Hi, I'm Hannah (she/they)! I am licensed as a Certified Social Worker (CSW) and am currently working towards certification as a Registered Play Therapist (RPT). I am passionate about working with
children
and young adults to help them improve their mental health and wellness. My expertise is in trauma & PTSD, depression, anxiety, suicidality, self-harm, body image, LGBTQ+ issues, and women's issues. I have multiple years of experience working with young clients in intensive outpatient settings, after-school programs, inpatient hospital settings, emergency crisis services, and individual outpatient treatment.
Waitlist for new clients
Kate Alston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CMHC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I treat adult women &
children
5-8 only.
Trauma may be a part of your story but it does not have to define you or leave you feeling anything less than a strong survivor. My passion in life is to help each individual to feel empowered, strong, worthy & successful. Each of us are impacted by life changes, emotional disruptions, traumatic events etc. My love is to step into your world, observe it how you see it & help you navigate it. I am passionate about helping individuals heal from the wounds that events leave upon us. I believe our bodies carry our traumatic events, physically & emotionally. I believe in healing the mind and body, all aspects of life, from the inside out
Clair Mellenthin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
As an experienced
child
and family therapist, I understand how difficult it can be to find resources and help for
children
and teens who are suffering from emotional and behavioral issues including: low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, forming and maintaining healthy relationships, past trauma and abuse, and engaging in unhealthy behaviors.
I specialize in working
children
ages 3+ who are experiencing difficulty in their functioning and ability to navigate life's challenges and relationships. I am committed to helping families become healthy, happy, and whole.
Steven McCowin
Psychologist, PhD, JD
Verified
Verified
I have counseled adolescents and
children
in public schools (both junior high and elementary school levels) and my private practice.
I primarily focus on two practice areas: Working with survivors of serious trauma (combat or other military trauma, assault, natural disasters, accidents, etc.) who suffer from PTSD or other post-trauma issues, and working with adolescents and verbal
children
who are dealing with behavioral problems, anxiety issues (OCD, panic, etc.), or depression.
Michele D Catten
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I love to work with women and
children
who are suffering due to physical, emotional, mental, behavioral and/or situational struggles. My clients have experienced trauma, grief, major life transitions, or have been diagnosed with conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, or mood disorders. Goals in therapy are solution-focused, fostering greater connection to loved ones, peers, community and self. I believe the path of physical & mental health draws from inner strengths, your support community, and new skills in a safe space with creativity, play, and education, as well as practicing new tools in therapy and at home.
Natalie Lanham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
***I currently have a waitlist for new patients*** I believe that therapy is a journey to build a better you. Whether that is moving through trauma, exploring and conquering anxiety, learning sports psychology tactics, raising your
child
(and dealing with the wonderful adolescent drama), fighting addiction, or strengthening your marriage, we're in this together. If you enter my therapy office, you are here to grow. While therapy is a process, it does not have to be a long, drawn out, difficult and treacherous.
Not accepting new clients
Jamie M Mortensen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Using a personalized approach with every client, I am optimally suited to provide therapeutic experiences related to childhood adversity, developmental trauma, parent/
child
relationship problems, life transitions, anxiety, depression and grief and loss.
Finding the right therapist to support your unique needs is essential to moving forward in the therapeutic process. My mission is to design and facilitate a sincere therapeutic experience that supports deep healing and growth that lasts through strengthening self-awareness and relational functioning while promoting empowerment and safety. I am dedicated to helping
children
, teens, young adults and parents as they explore and express their experiences while learning to manage intense emotions, gain greater self-control and uncover or rediscover the abundance of their true nature.
Janet S Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Janet is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is currently the Clinical Director of the Utah Healing Center. She has over 28 years experience working with
children
, adolescents, and adults achieving their therapeutic goals. Janet graduated from the University of Utah with a Master’s in Social Work. She has worked at the University of Utah Hospital as a Crisis Intervention Specialist in the Emergency Room and as a Mental Health Examiner for Salt Lake County. Janet has been an expert witness in District and Juvenile Court.
Donna Turner
Psychologist, PhD, ABSNP, HSPP
Verified
Verified
If your
child
is struggling in any way OR if you're struggling to handle your
child
's issues-----I can help help you cope AND stop your
child
's poor behaviors and help them succeed in school and at home.
I'm a Health Service Provider, School and Neuro-psychologist. I recently moved to SLC and bring 20 years expertise in
children
's issues. My specialties include ADD/ADHD, Memory, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Autism, Asperger's, Auditory Processing Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Low Motivation, Concussions/head trauma, Behavior outbursts/misbehavior, and Under-achievement. I have enjoyed such great successes alongside the families in my practice over the last 20 years.
Jessica Flynn
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I completed my pre-doctoral internship at Primary
Children
's Hospital providing individual and family therapy and assessment for
children
and adolescents in outpatient, day treatment, and residential settings.
I am here to guide you to the resources you need. Assessments available. Telehealth only. Utah residents only.
Not accepting new clients
Alexandra Starr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am an experienced
child
therapist and my goal is to understand why a
child
or teen is struggling and to help
children
/adolescents and their caregivers develop skills so they feel more empowered in the areas where they struggle. Caregivers are a vital part of my work with
children
and I actively involve families in therapy to improve communication and meet goals for improvement. I view therapy as an experiment and I work collaboratively with my clients to achieve progress.
Claire R Stoecker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I believe in not only treating the
child
and adolescent but the whole family system through parent involvement.
I am an experienced
child
and adolescent therapist. My practice specializes in anxiety, depression, and adjustment using an individualized combination of approaches best suited to the
child
, adolescent, and family. Interventions include play therapy, psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness approaches, parenting skills and support.
Heidi Kulicke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I enjoy helping clients create a rich and rewarding life filled with meaning and satisfaction. I work with
children
, teens, and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, anger issues, ADHD, grief and loss, and/or trauma. I especially enjoy working with young adults who are motivated to make positive changes in their life. I believe in the power of practicing what is learned in session at home to build meaningful and lasting change, and provide tools to help facilitate resilience and healing. I partner with parents to strengthen the bond with their
child
by providing valuable resources to take home and practice during the week.
Waitlist for new clients
Growth and Acceptance LLC
Counselor, MS, EdS, CMHC
Verified
Verified
In addition to individual (
child
and adult) and family counseling, I also provide Psycho-educational testing for Autism, Early-onset Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Learning Disabilities and more.
I have worked with
children
with significant behavioral concerns and their families for over 10 years. As a mother of
children
with significant behavioral concerns, I know how hard it can be to live with the judgment of others about your parenting and the internal struggle to help your
child
navigate their world successfully. I can help you find the right approach that doesn't take up all of your time and energy to implement. I specialize in working with parents to decrease problem behaviors and increase more prosocial ones. I will also work with your
child
to build skills in coping with frustration and the word "no".
4 Healing Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Janelle Nimer, Ph.D., LCSW has over 10 years experience working with
children
, adolescents, and adults achieving their therapeutic goals. Dr. Nimer graduated from the University of Utah with a Masters and from the University of Tennessee with a Doctorate both in Social Work. She approaches therapy from a family systems perspective even when working individuals. She has training to work with individuals who are diagnosed with disabilities, chronic illnesses, and terminal illnesses. She also has training to work with individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. She uses an array of evidence-based practices with all her clients.
Megan D Daybell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have experience as a School Social Worker and am well versed in helping parents and
children
find success in navigating the education system.
I offer a place of non-judgment and support where you can take a step back to examine yourself, learn about your strengths, and work towards making empowered decisions. My treatment approach emphasizes the potential each person has within themselves to find meaning in their experience, and validation in their resiliency. I utilize nine years of clinical experience, and in-depth knowledge about effective treatment strategies to help you find your personal wellness.
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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.