Child Therapists in Potomac West, Alexandria, VA
Janell N Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC, RPT, ACS, WISA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Helping children to cope and confidence for happiness, health, and healing can be answered with Play Therapy.
Through therapeutic play, I allow children to express experiences and feelings in a safe and natural environment. With individuals I focus on career readiness and self-advocacy towards requesting reasonable work accommodations. I also provide family counseling with children and parents to work towards increased communication and behavioral changes.
Helping children to cope and confidence for happiness, health, and healing can be answered with Play Therapy.
Through therapeutic play, I allow children to express experiences and feelings in a safe and natural environment. With individuals I focus on career readiness and self-advocacy towards requesting reasonable work accommodations. I also provide family counseling with children and parents to work towards increased communication and behavioral changes.
Denisha Johnson Hamilton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCATP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
We offer in person and virtual therapy, as well as personal training to treat trauma, anxiety, depression, gender/sexuality issues, divorce, as well as a variety of other issues that impact children, teenagers, and adults.
Journey to Wellness has a variety of therapists to offer a personalized experience for all clients. In addition to LGBTQ+ affirming therapists, we also have therapists with extensive training in anxiety, depression, and a variety of other areas. Our therapists work with all ages, ranging from elementary school through older adulthood.
We offer in person and virtual therapy, as well as personal training to treat trauma, anxiety, depression, gender/sexuality issues, divorce, as well as a variety of other issues that impact children, teenagers, and adults.
Journey to Wellness has a variety of therapists to offer a personalized experience for all clients. In addition to LGBTQ+ affirming therapists, we also have therapists with extensive training in anxiety, depression, and a variety of other areas. Our therapists work with all ages, ranging from elementary school through older adulthood.
I work with teens, children, and young adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, or going through big life changes.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when navigating challenges in school, relationships, or personal identity. If you're struggling, know that you're not alone. Seeking out support is a courageous first step toward healing and growth.
As a compassionate therapist, I aim to create a safe, judgment-free space where you can feel truly seen and heard.
I work with teens, children, and young adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, or going through big life changes.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when navigating challenges in school, relationships, or personal identity. If you're struggling, know that you're not alone. Seeking out support is a courageous first step toward healing and growth.
As a compassionate therapist, I aim to create a safe, judgment-free space where you can feel truly seen and heard.
Melanie Froemke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C, RPT-S, e-RYT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Serves Area
Playful approaches, such as expressive arts, sand tray, and child-centered play therapy allow expression beyond words.
I am passionate about connecting with individuals seeking the transformative power of therapy, resiliency, and post-traumatic growth. By developing a strong therapeutic relationship grounded in compassion and kindness, I create a safe and healing space for each client to explore insights, develop skills, process trauma, losses, and life transitions. I am honored by the opportunity to work with you as you share, grow, and change.
Playful approaches, such as expressive arts, sand tray, and child-centered play therapy allow expression beyond words.
I am passionate about connecting with individuals seeking the transformative power of therapy, resiliency, and post-traumatic growth. By developing a strong therapeutic relationship grounded in compassion and kindness, I create a safe and healing space for each client to explore insights, develop skills, process trauma, losses, and life transitions. I am honored by the opportunity to work with you as you share, grow, and change.
Here you or your child can find security, safety, and care.
Heavy experiences from your past can tire you through your day. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I will work closely with you to untangle your anxieties, process through sadness and anger, as well as build on your strengths that allow you to persevere.
Here you or your child can find security, safety, and care.
Heavy experiences from your past can tire you through your day. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I will work closely with you to untangle your anxieties, process through sadness and anger, as well as build on your strengths that allow you to persevere.
I specialize in working with anxiety, coping skills, children or adolescents, school issues, job stress, self esteem.
I utilize a passionate and supportive approach towards individuals' and families' mental wellness by finding keys to improve their relationships and mood and find more happiness in their lives. My goal is to support and work with you to find your life's joy, improve your mental health, have healthier relationships, and have peace and happiness in your life.
I specialize in working with anxiety, coping skills, children or adolescents, school issues, job stress, self esteem.
I utilize a passionate and supportive approach towards individuals' and families' mental wellness by finding keys to improve their relationships and mood and find more happiness in their lives. My goal is to support and work with you to find your life's joy, improve your mental health, have healthier relationships, and have peace and happiness in your life.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults both in individual and group counseling settings supporting them through adjustments, life transitions, relational and social struggles, along with anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress.
I meet my clients in their desire for change and strive to understand their experience of the world. I work to support my clients by forming a trust-based relationship to create a healing environment where compassion and kindness become healing agents. I utilize a variety of expressive modalities meeting the needs of my clients. I believe in the power of people's inner strengths and resources and work to explore these with my clients while empowering them in reaching their goals for change.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults both in individual and group counseling settings supporting them through adjustments, life transitions, relational and social struggles, along with anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress.
I meet my clients in their desire for change and strive to understand their experience of the world. I work to support my clients by forming a trust-based relationship to create a healing environment where compassion and kindness become healing agents. I utilize a variety of expressive modalities meeting the needs of my clients. I believe in the power of people's inner strengths and resources and work to explore these with my clients while empowering them in reaching their goals for change.
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) at CCHC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Being a child is a special time full of curiosity, exploration, and learning.
Parent- Child Interaction Therapy is an evidence-based model for families with a child aged 2-6. It focuses on what is causing the behavior so it can be dealt with directly and the behavioral or emotional symptoms are no longer needed. The therapist guides the parent through each interaction, as it organically arises in session, via a listening device.
Being a child is a special time full of curiosity, exploration, and learning.
Parent- Child Interaction Therapy is an evidence-based model for families with a child aged 2-6. It focuses on what is causing the behavior so it can be dealt with directly and the behavioral or emotional symptoms are no longer needed. The therapist guides the parent through each interaction, as it organically arises in session, via a listening device.
I enjoy working with clients of all ages with a particular focus on children, adolescents, & young adults.
I am very passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ community and providing all clients with a safe space. I utilize a holistic approach and strive to meet each client wherever they are in their journey, offering empathetic and unwavering support to achieve their personal goals.
I enjoy working with clients of all ages with a particular focus on children, adolescents, & young adults.
I am very passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ community and providing all clients with a safe space. I utilize a holistic approach and strive to meet each client wherever they are in their journey, offering empathetic and unwavering support to achieve their personal goals.
Dr. Michele Cole
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MSW, BSW, BS, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
My practice specializes in helping children, adolescents, adults, couples and the family system collectively to work through and move forward past one's anxiety, depression, adjustment issues from separation/divorce or grief, social skill challenges, past trauma, addictions, obsessive compulsive issues, disruptive behaviors and attention issues.
Currently, we are beginning groups for social issues, anxiety, trauma, parenting support and academic success.
We do observations in the class setting and make recommendations to your child's teacher, to you or your school system. Making recommendations to connect all systems for your child's highest level of success.
My practice specializes in helping children, adolescents, adults, couples and the family system collectively to work through and move forward past one's anxiety, depression, adjustment issues from separation/divorce or grief, social skill challenges, past trauma, addictions, obsessive compulsive issues, disruptive behaviors and attention issues.
Currently, we are beginning groups for social issues, anxiety, trauma, parenting support and academic success.
We do observations in the class setting and make recommendations to your child's teacher, to you or your school system. Making recommendations to connect all systems for your child's highest level of success.
Our clinicians have spent their careers working with children, adolescents, young adults and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, trauma and loss.
We believe clients deserve and need to feel understood and accepted without judgment and that each individual comes into therapy with their own wealth of knowledge. We are humbled by the experience of hearing your story, and for your choice to include us in your journey.
Our clinicians have spent their careers working with children, adolescents, young adults and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, trauma and loss.
We believe clients deserve and need to feel understood and accepted without judgment and that each individual comes into therapy with their own wealth of knowledge. We are humbled by the experience of hearing your story, and for your choice to include us in your journey.
Meet Our Child Therapists
School-age children may encounter difficulties with learning and self-regulation in the classroom.
I utilize a flexible, eclectic approach to treating an array of symptoms, including depression, anxiety, executive functioning limitations, sleep/appetite disturbances, inattention, poor self-esteem, and interpersonal struggles. I apply fun, playful, and active "coaching" techniques in working with children, empowering them to learn and practice tools of their own.
School-age children may encounter difficulties with learning and self-regulation in the classroom.
I utilize a flexible, eclectic approach to treating an array of symptoms, including depression, anxiety, executive functioning limitations, sleep/appetite disturbances, inattention, poor self-esteem, and interpersonal struggles. I apply fun, playful, and active "coaching" techniques in working with children, empowering them to learn and practice tools of their own.
Michelle Mullany
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA 22305
From 15 years of therapy practice with adults, couples, children, and adolescents, and my own experiences, I am convinced that change and healing are always possible.
Therapy should be a place where we can explore what might be standing in the way of feeling more alive and fulfilled in every area of our lives or relationships. We will use practical, action-oriented strategies.
From 15 years of therapy practice with adults, couples, children, and adolescents, and my own experiences, I am convinced that change and healing are always possible.
Therapy should be a place where we can explore what might be standing in the way of feeling more alive and fulfilled in every area of our lives or relationships. We will use practical, action-oriented strategies.
Michael Payne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA 22301
In practice for more than two decades, I have helped hundreds of children and adults improve their mental and emotional well-being.
Whether you're looking to set a new course in life, heal a wounded heart, break from unhealthy habits, I can teach you strategies and skills to become the person you want to be. Any positive change requires awareness, determination, and effort. At heartsandmindshealth, my goal is to improve your mental health and well-being. I take an insight-oriented, solution-focused approach to our work, After setting mutually-determined treatment objectives, I help individuals, couples, and groups achieve life goals, heal emotional wounds, become "unstuck", or break free from unhealthy patterns.
In practice for more than two decades, I have helped hundreds of children and adults improve their mental and emotional well-being.
Whether you're looking to set a new course in life, heal a wounded heart, break from unhealthy habits, I can teach you strategies and skills to become the person you want to be. Any positive change requires awareness, determination, and effort. At heartsandmindshealth, my goal is to improve your mental health and well-being. I take an insight-oriented, solution-focused approach to our work, After setting mutually-determined treatment objectives, I help individuals, couples, and groups achieve life goals, heal emotional wounds, become "unstuck", or break free from unhealthy patterns.
I have over 15 years experience working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, mood challenges, life/adjustment stress, behavioral dysregulation, as well as specific interest in assisting individuals who have experienced trauma.
I am trained in TF-CBT, CBT, client centered play therapy, and insight oriented psychodynamic approaches. Due to my experience in community mental health, schools, and private practice settings, I strive to work together with other providers and significant individuals in your life to provide coordinated care and ensure mutual treatment goals.
I have over 15 years experience working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, mood challenges, life/adjustment stress, behavioral dysregulation, as well as specific interest in assisting individuals who have experienced trauma.
I am trained in TF-CBT, CBT, client centered play therapy, and insight oriented psychodynamic approaches. Due to my experience in community mental health, schools, and private practice settings, I strive to work together with other providers and significant individuals in your life to provide coordinated care and ensure mutual treatment goals.
My mission is to work with your child to achieve their full potential. I design plans that incorporate the natural environment to develop life skills and unlock your child’s tremendous potential. My approach is rooted in science and driven by daily insight from interacting with your child. As a parent of a child on the autism spectrum and a professional, I have had extensive experience working with children with special needs and training parents. I understand the challenges that your family faces. I believe that parent involvement plays a crucial role in the intervention and I want to give the best support to continue the work.
My mission is to work with your child to achieve their full potential. I design plans that incorporate the natural environment to develop life skills and unlock your child’s tremendous potential. My approach is rooted in science and driven by daily insight from interacting with your child. As a parent of a child on the autism spectrum and a professional, I have had extensive experience working with children with special needs and training parents. I understand the challenges that your family faces. I believe that parent involvement plays a crucial role in the intervention and I want to give the best support to continue the work.
Adrienne Nicole Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am a licensed outpatient therapist and advocate for child sexual abuse prevention, treatment, and awareness.
I am a trauma-informed therapist who utilizes traditional Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR. I am also trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. While I focus on treating clients with sexual trauma, I also provide treatment to clients with other traumatic experiences, grief, anxiety and depression.
I am a licensed outpatient therapist and advocate for child sexual abuse prevention, treatment, and awareness.
I am a trauma-informed therapist who utilizes traditional Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR. I am also trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. While I focus on treating clients with sexual trauma, I also provide treatment to clients with other traumatic experiences, grief, anxiety and depression.
Clients often seek therapy at an impasse with their spouse or partner, or with a child, parent, or sibling
With over 35 years of broad clinical experience, Ms. Solomon actively engages her clients' own wisdom and strengths in developing options and strategies to manage the challenges they face. Drawing on Affect and Script Theory and family systems theory, Ms. Solomon guides clients in identifying, understanding, managing and honoring their complex emotions such that they can more effectively express their needs. This is the cornerstone of therapy and of the blueprint for creating a life filled with more enjoyment and satisfaction and with less distress and other painful emotions.
Clients often seek therapy at an impasse with their spouse or partner, or with a child, parent, or sibling
With over 35 years of broad clinical experience, Ms. Solomon actively engages her clients' own wisdom and strengths in developing options and strategies to manage the challenges they face. Drawing on Affect and Script Theory and family systems theory, Ms. Solomon guides clients in identifying, understanding, managing and honoring their complex emotions such that they can more effectively express their needs. This is the cornerstone of therapy and of the blueprint for creating a life filled with more enjoyment and satisfaction and with less distress and other painful emotions.
With almost a decade of experience as an art therapist, I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and teens coping with anxiety, depression, adjustment disorder, difficult life transitions, impulse control, anger management, panic attacks, and grief and loss
I offer a creative, calming, and nurturing environment that allows my clients an opportunity for self-expression, healing, and growth. Art therapy is a creative process that works well for many children because it allows them to talk about their emotions more freely, find new ways to gain personal insight, and develop new coping skills.
With almost a decade of experience as an art therapist, I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and teens coping with anxiety, depression, adjustment disorder, difficult life transitions, impulse control, anger management, panic attacks, and grief and loss
I offer a creative, calming, and nurturing environment that allows my clients an opportunity for self-expression, healing, and growth. Art therapy is a creative process that works well for many children because it allows them to talk about their emotions more freely, find new ways to gain personal insight, and develop new coping skills.
Clinical focus includes ADHD, child/adult, parenting and family concerns, young adulthood issues, post-COVID, depression, anxiety, bipolar and chronic medical issues, addiction, co-occurring issues and a variety of couples and family issues.
I've been a clinical therapist for over 23 years. I obtained my Master's from the U. of MD Social Work program. My training is wide ranging and I worked in many settings, including a county-wide suicide hotline, with adolescents in crisis, outpatient and in-home therapy, and for an AZ Native Tribal Nation. I use multiple modalities in my at-home practice, including DBT (group and individual) CBT and schema, ACT, Strength based and Imago/communication focused couples therapy, multi-systemic and strategic family therapy. I work to match therapy to your needs and offer evenings and weekends. I look forward to meeting with you soon!
Clinical focus includes ADHD, child/adult, parenting and family concerns, young adulthood issues, post-COVID, depression, anxiety, bipolar and chronic medical issues, addiction, co-occurring issues and a variety of couples and family issues.
I've been a clinical therapist for over 23 years. I obtained my Master's from the U. of MD Social Work program. My training is wide ranging and I worked in many settings, including a county-wide suicide hotline, with adolescents in crisis, outpatient and in-home therapy, and for an AZ Native Tribal Nation. I use multiple modalities in my at-home practice, including DBT (group and individual) CBT and schema, ACT, Strength based and Imago/communication focused couples therapy, multi-systemic and strategic family therapy. I work to match therapy to your needs and offer evenings and weekends. I look forward to meeting with you soon!
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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.