Therapists for Children in Pacific County, WA
Whether you’re navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, neurodivergence, or parent- child relationship, we offer understanding, compassion, and guidance tailored to your needs.
Rooted in compassion, collaboration, and empowerment, our mission is to guide you toward meaningful, lasting change. Using evidence-based therapies, we help you build coping skills, set healthy boundaries, and strengthen communication. We support your journey to peace, resilience, and lasting joy, empowering you every step of the way.
Whether you’re navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, neurodivergence, or parent- child relationship, we offer understanding, compassion, and guidance tailored to your needs.
Rooted in compassion, collaboration, and empowerment, our mission is to guide you toward meaningful, lasting change. Using evidence-based therapies, we help you build coping skills, set healthy boundaries, and strengthen communication. We support your journey to peace, resilience, and lasting joy, empowering you every step of the way.
At Cedar Coast Therapy, I offer an integrative, client-centered approach to care using evidence-based treatments including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, positive psychology, and mindfulness practices. I specialize in the care of children, teens, and young adults and believe that early assessment and intervention can help protect children and their families from a lifetime of struggling with mental illness.
At Cedar Coast Therapy, I offer an integrative, client-centered approach to care using evidence-based treatments including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, positive psychology, and mindfulness practices. I specialize in the care of children, teens, and young adults and believe that early assessment and intervention can help protect children and their families from a lifetime of struggling with mental illness.
Online Therapists
I work with children, teens, and young adults who are navigating anxiety, identity questions, grief, or big life changes.
I take a trauma-informed, whole-person approach that considers family dynamics, relationships, and attachment. I use CBT, client-centered, and play therapy to help you build practical tools and feel empowered to handle challenges in a way that works for you.
I work with children, teens, and young adults who are navigating anxiety, identity questions, grief, or big life changes.
I take a trauma-informed, whole-person approach that considers family dynamics, relationships, and attachment. I use CBT, client-centered, and play therapy to help you build practical tools and feel empowered to handle challenges in a way that works for you.
I have over a decade of clinical experience working with adults, children and couples experiencing significant life stressors and changes.
LICSW - Trauma Therapist - Clinical Supervisor for Social Workers -
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or unsure how to move forward, you don’t have to figure it out alone. I’m a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker providing therapy for adults navigating stress, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions—especially caregivers and helping professionals who are used to being “the strong one.” My approach is collaborative and trauma-informed, focused on insight, emotional regulation, and sustainable change. I also offer ethical, structured clinical supervision for associate-level social workers in Washington.
I have over a decade of clinical experience working with adults, children and couples experiencing significant life stressors and changes.
LICSW - Trauma Therapist - Clinical Supervisor for Social Workers -
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or unsure how to move forward, you don’t have to figure it out alone. I’m a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker providing therapy for adults navigating stress, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions—especially caregivers and helping professionals who are used to being “the strong one.” My approach is collaborative and trauma-informed, focused on insight, emotional regulation, and sustainable change. I also offer ethical, structured clinical supervision for associate-level social workers in Washington.
I have dedicated over a decade to supporting individuals facing various mental health challenges. My clients often grapple with issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance abuse, trauma and with the option to include faith-based insight if desired. They may also encounter difficulties in workplace performance, domestic violence situations, and managing stress. They also desire personalized therapeutic interventions that address their unique experiences and cultural backgrounds and I provide just that.
I have dedicated over a decade to supporting individuals facing various mental health challenges. My clients often grapple with issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance abuse, trauma and with the option to include faith-based insight if desired. They may also encounter difficulties in workplace performance, domestic violence situations, and managing stress. They also desire personalized therapeutic interventions that address their unique experiences and cultural backgrounds and I provide just that.
I'm AJ Buckley.
As a therapist, it matters to me that you are seen, heard, and understood. I'm here to provide client-centered, trauma-informed and compassionate care. Part of compassionate care is me, meeting you where you're at. That means, I use a variety of "modalities" (styles) of therapy, picking the one that fits you best.
I love to involve art, board games, RPGS, video games, music, and other interactive activities in session - but I'm okay with just talking, too.
I'm AJ Buckley.
As a therapist, it matters to me that you are seen, heard, and understood. I'm here to provide client-centered, trauma-informed and compassionate care. Part of compassionate care is me, meeting you where you're at. That means, I use a variety of "modalities" (styles) of therapy, picking the one that fits you best.
I love to involve art, board games, RPGS, video games, music, and other interactive activities in session - but I'm okay with just talking, too.
I provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy for individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan, including children, teens, adults, and older adults.
My approach is collaborative, respectful, and tailored to each client’s unique experiences, values, and goals. I work with concerns such as ADHD, trauma and PTSD, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions.
I provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy for individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan, including children, teens, adults, and older adults.
My approach is collaborative, respectful, and tailored to each client’s unique experiences, values, and goals. I work with concerns such as ADHD, trauma and PTSD, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions.
Christi Burton-Fuentes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Vancouver, WA 98661
Waitlist for new clients
My primary focus is working with children and teens experiencing symptoms of anxiety and OCD.
As a therapist, my goal is to help children and teens find joy! I do this by working with kiddos to discover their strengths, while introducing coping skills to help them improve their overall well-being. I borrow from many different theory bases, including Play Therapy, Creative Arts Therapies, Exposure Response Prevention and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
My primary focus is working with children and teens experiencing symptoms of anxiety and OCD.
As a therapist, my goal is to help children and teens find joy! I do this by working with kiddos to discover their strengths, while introducing coping skills to help them improve their overall well-being. I borrow from many different theory bases, including Play Therapy, Creative Arts Therapies, Exposure Response Prevention and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Front Street Clinic Inc is a locally owned business offering comprehensive mental health services. We have convenient locations in Poulsbo, Silverdale, Port Orchard, Bainbridge Island, and Seattle, Washington. Our office works with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues and provides services that include medication management, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), psychological testing and counseling. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, our treatment providers offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of our clients individual needs to help attain the personal growth they need.
Front Street Clinic Inc is a locally owned business offering comprehensive mental health services. We have convenient locations in Poulsbo, Silverdale, Port Orchard, Bainbridge Island, and Seattle, Washington. Our office works with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues and provides services that include medication management, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), psychological testing and counseling. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, our treatment providers offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of our clients individual needs to help attain the personal growth they need.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Sheri works well with children with histories of adversity, parents and adult survivors of trauma.
Sheri is a member of CTTA, a TBRI Practitioner, Phase II Certified in NMT through the ChildTrauma Academy and a Certified Circle of Security Parent Educator. She has also had training in ARC and SMART through the Trauma Center at JRI. Sheri has experience teaching at the college level and she is currently an adjunct instructor for Boise State University.
Sheri works well with children with histories of adversity, parents and adult survivors of trauma.
Sheri is a member of CTTA, a TBRI Practitioner, Phase II Certified in NMT through the ChildTrauma Academy and a Certified Circle of Security Parent Educator. She has also had training in ARC and SMART through the Trauma Center at JRI. Sheri has experience teaching at the college level and she is currently an adjunct instructor for Boise State University.
Do you find yourself stuck in patterns that you are so tired of, it hurts? I'd like to invite you to an intentional journey to discover and walk forward in new options available to you. Taking those steps is courageous and I am honored to walk alongside each person in exploring the past, present and future for growth in healing and wholeness.
Do you find yourself stuck in patterns that you are so tired of, it hurts? I'd like to invite you to an intentional journey to discover and walk forward in new options available to you. Taking those steps is courageous and I am honored to walk alongside each person in exploring the past, present and future for growth in healing and wholeness.
Early intervention in childhood or reprocessing previous trauma as an adult, lays a new foundation for healing.
By addressing trauma and emotional struggles, we can work together to build a healthy framework for coping and growth. My approach is designed to provide you with a safe space where you can regain control and build a path toward recovery.
Early intervention in childhood or reprocessing previous trauma as an adult, lays a new foundation for healing.
By addressing trauma and emotional struggles, we can work together to build a healthy framework for coping and growth. My approach is designed to provide you with a safe space where you can regain control and build a path toward recovery.
Do you feel stuck in thought or generational patterns you can’t seem to break? Are you and your partner having the same arguments with no resolution, or trying to heal after betrayal? As a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, I work with individuals, couples, families, and teens to improve communication, connection, and relationship patterns. Using a family systems approach, I help you understand how past experiences shape present dynamics. As a black female clinician with 18+ years in social services, I support teens and adults navigating anxiety, adoption trauma, and foster care experiences, as well as couples rebuilding trust
Do you feel stuck in thought or generational patterns you can’t seem to break? Are you and your partner having the same arguments with no resolution, or trying to heal after betrayal? As a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, I work with individuals, couples, families, and teens to improve communication, connection, and relationship patterns. Using a family systems approach, I help you understand how past experiences shape present dynamics. As a black female clinician with 18+ years in social services, I support teens and adults navigating anxiety, adoption trauma, and foster care experiences, as well as couples rebuilding trust
Hi, I’m Daniele—a mental health professional with extensive experience working with children, youth, and young adults across various disciplines.
I specialize in trauma-informed care and provide an empathetic approach when working with clients. I’m skilled at navigating complex emotions and situations and utilize narrative therapy as a way to empower clients to build hope and take back control of their story.
Hi, I’m Daniele—a mental health professional with extensive experience working with children, youth, and young adults across various disciplines.
I specialize in trauma-informed care and provide an empathetic approach when working with clients. I’m skilled at navigating complex emotions and situations and utilize narrative therapy as a way to empower clients to build hope and take back control of their story.
Thorbecke has many years experience treating adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families.
Dr. Thorbecke takes an eclectic approach to psychotherapy by combining several practical methods to work with interpersonal relatedness, cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques, as well as primary considerations about the effects of the family system or the environment.
Thorbecke has many years experience treating adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families.
Dr. Thorbecke takes an eclectic approach to psychotherapy by combining several practical methods to work with interpersonal relatedness, cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques, as well as primary considerations about the effects of the family system or the environment.
I am a designated Mental Health Professional and Children's Mental Health Specialist .
I offer a variety of clinical inventions tailored to individual need’s. Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from PLU, with a BA in Psychology from UPS. Worked in community mental health for over 30 years providing mental health therapy to a diverse clientel serving families, adults and children with a special interest in the treatment of trauma.
I am a designated Mental Health Professional and Children's Mental Health Specialist .
I offer a variety of clinical inventions tailored to individual need’s. Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from PLU, with a BA in Psychology from UPS. Worked in community mental health for over 30 years providing mental health therapy to a diverse clientel serving families, adults and children with a special interest in the treatment of trauma.
If you are a parent struggling with a child or family problems, I believe I can connect with and help teach both parent and child to help you be a more successful family unit.
I provide individual sessions, family sessions, couples sessions, sex therapy, group therapy, Christian therapy, and sports therapy. I have tons of experience with distributive behavior in children. Working with couples on relationship issues. Working with veterans and working with trauma. I individualize each session for your specific situation.
If you are a parent struggling with a child or family problems, I believe I can connect with and help teach both parent and child to help you be a more successful family unit.
I provide individual sessions, family sessions, couples sessions, sex therapy, group therapy, Christian therapy, and sports therapy. I have tons of experience with distributive behavior in children. Working with couples on relationship issues. Working with veterans and working with trauma. I individualize each session for your specific situation.
Edmond Dennis IV
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MSP, LMFTA
1 Endorsed
Federal Way, WA 98023
Waitlist for new clients
And I use a variety of counseling techniques, including Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Parent- Child Interaction Therapy, and Narrative Therapy.
I have experience providing therapy to individuals, families, couples, and groups; including outpatient mental health counseling (in-person and telehealth), community outreach, case management, and collaborating with clients other health care providers to best serve them
And I use a variety of counseling techniques, including Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Parent- Child Interaction Therapy, and Narrative Therapy.
I have experience providing therapy to individuals, families, couples, and groups; including outpatient mental health counseling (in-person and telehealth), community outreach, case management, and collaborating with clients other health care providers to best serve them
I am committed to encouraging change, promoting healthy relationships, and emotional well-being. I am passionate about creating a safe and nurturing space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and relational dynamics without fear of judgment. I strive to empower clients with the tools and insights they need to achieve personal growth and lasting positive changes. I am dedicated to helping clients uncover patterns that may be holding them back and work towards meaningful transformation. My goal is to support them in building resilience and finding balance in both their personal and relational lives.
I am committed to encouraging change, promoting healthy relationships, and emotional well-being. I am passionate about creating a safe and nurturing space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and relational dynamics without fear of judgment. I strive to empower clients with the tools and insights they need to achieve personal growth and lasting positive changes. I am dedicated to helping clients uncover patterns that may be holding them back and work towards meaningful transformation. My goal is to support them in building resilience and finding balance in both their personal and relational lives.
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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.