Child Therapists in Salt Lake City, UT
Janet S Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
Janet is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is currently the Clinical Director of 4 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 is currently EMDR Certified and an EMDR Consultant. She is a Trauma Recovery (HAP) and Institute Facilitator.
Janet is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is currently the Clinical Director of 4 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 is currently EMDR Certified and an EMDR Consultant. She is a Trauma Recovery (HAP) and Institute Facilitator.
Nancy Stoddard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
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.
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.
I am trained in various evidence-based treatment models, including play therapy for the healing of children’s trauma and other challenges.
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.
I am trained in various evidence-based treatment models, including play therapy for the healing of children’s trauma and other challenges.
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.
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.
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.
Whitney Barrell Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
As a parent, dealing with your child's moods and behaviors on your own can be overwhelming and frustrating.
Many of our therapists have walked the same path as our clients. We are parents, we are partners, we've experienced heartbreak, infertility, divorce, trauma, faith expansion AND we've built the clinical skills to help. We know what it feels like from the inside and we're ready with action steps and expertise.
As a parent, dealing with your child's moods and behaviors on your own can be overwhelming and frustrating.
Many of our therapists have walked the same path as our clients. We are parents, we are partners, we've experienced heartbreak, infertility, divorce, trauma, faith expansion AND we've built the clinical skills to help. We know what it feels like from the inside and we're ready with action steps and expertise.
I have two years of post graduate training as a social work fellow at the Yale Child Study Center and as a social work fellow at the Yale Department of University Health, Counseling Center.
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.
I have two years of post graduate training as a social work fellow at the Yale Child Study Center and as a social work fellow at the Yale Department of University Health, Counseling Center.
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.
Is your child struggling at home, school, or with peers? Are you finding yourself perplexed or frustrated because no matter what you do, your child, isn't improving? Are you looking to improve communication with your children or partner? Are you searching for a deeper understanding of yourself? Reach out to me and so we can begin exploring and improving.
I have over 25 years of experience as a therapist working with children, teens, families, adults, and couples. After many years of working mostly with youth, I am expanding my practice to include parenting therapy and couples therapy. My overall goal is to understand my client's experience and support them in their journey of self-discovery, growth, and change. My experience and expertise give me the tools to collaborate with clients to support them in discovering new ways of feeling, behaving, thinking, and interacting.
Is your child struggling at home, school, or with peers? Are you finding yourself perplexed or frustrated because no matter what you do, your child, isn't improving? Are you looking to improve communication with your children or partner? Are you searching for a deeper understanding of yourself? Reach out to me and so we can begin exploring and improving.
I have over 25 years of experience as a therapist working with children, teens, families, adults, and couples. After many years of working mostly with youth, I am expanding my practice to include parenting therapy and couples therapy. My overall goal is to understand my client's experience and support them in their journey of self-discovery, growth, and change. My experience and expertise give me the tools to collaborate with clients to support them in discovering new ways of feeling, behaving, thinking, and interacting.
I am a certified Child Centered Play Therapist.
I have a passion for helping children, teens and their families successfully navigate life challenges and learn to thrive through play. I use a neurodiversity-affirming lens and play therapy modalities to create a safe space where children can express and process their inner world. With a focus on developing self-compassion and resiliency, I work collaboratively with clients to identify strengths and help children and teens brainstorm creative solutions on their own, cope with challenging situations, effectively communicate with adults and peers, and learn to regulate their emotions.
I am a certified Child Centered Play Therapist.
I have a passion for helping children, teens and their families successfully navigate life challenges and learn to thrive through play. I use a neurodiversity-affirming lens and play therapy modalities to create a safe space where children can express and process their inner world. With a focus on developing self-compassion and resiliency, I work collaboratively with clients to identify strengths and help children and teens brainstorm creative solutions on their own, cope with challenging situations, effectively communicate with adults and peers, and learn to regulate their emotions.
I wholeheartedly believe that living an authentic and empowering life is possible for each individual. I love working with children, teens and families to create healthier systems where each person can bravely live a joyful life. I have over a decade of experience teaching children. I taught both 2nd grade and 4th grade in public schools before going back to school to become a counselor. I specialize in working with kids, teens and families who are needing extra support with their mental health or life challenges. Life can be messy and hard, but it can also be beautiful and worthwhile. I would love to support you.
I wholeheartedly believe that living an authentic and empowering life is possible for each individual. I love working with children, teens and families to create healthier systems where each person can bravely live a joyful life. I have over a decade of experience teaching children. I taught both 2nd grade and 4th grade in public schools before going back to school to become a counselor. I specialize in working with kids, teens and families who are needing extra support with their mental health or life challenges. Life can be messy and hard, but it can also be beautiful and worthwhile. I would love to support you.
Clair Mellenthin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
I also provide EMDR treatment to children, teens, & adults.
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.
I also provide EMDR treatment to children, teens, & adults.
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.
I know firsthand the struggle of divorce, teenagers acting out, being the caregiver of a special needs child, and having to start your life over.
We are taking new clients at our office. We have a great staff of Therapists we can get you scheduled with. We 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.
I know firsthand the struggle of divorce, teenagers acting out, being the caregiver of a special needs child, and having to start your life over.
We are taking new clients at our office. We have a great staff of Therapists we can get you scheduled with. We 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.
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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 provide compassionate, LGBTQIA+ and anti-racist, evidence-based care for those suffering from mood and anxiety symptoms. Teens, adults, couples and families. Telehealth and self-pay only. Utah residents only. (I cannot provide care from a full DBT program, however, I can provide DBT-informed care if that is appropriate).
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 provide compassionate, LGBTQIA+ and anti-racist, evidence-based care for those suffering from mood and anxiety symptoms. Teens, adults, couples and families. Telehealth and self-pay only. Utah residents only. (I cannot provide care from a full DBT program, however, I can provide DBT-informed care if that is appropriate).
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.
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.
Heather Draughan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
“Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.” -Brené Brown. Seeking help is a humbling and courageous step. I admire the courage it takes to begin this journey and am humbled when either children or adults open their hearts and allow me to support them. I am passionate about helping those who have had traumatic experiences and want to heal. I utilize various therapy techniques in the healing process and have specialized training in Play Therapy, Sandtray, and EMDR. Additionally, I work with families creating unity where there has once been division.
“Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.” -Brené Brown. Seeking help is a humbling and courageous step. I admire the courage it takes to begin this journey and am humbled when either children or adults open their hearts and allow me to support them. I am passionate about helping those who have had traumatic experiences and want to heal. I utilize various therapy techniques in the healing process and have specialized training in Play Therapy, Sandtray, and EMDR. Additionally, I work with families creating unity where there has once been division.
Experience includes Parent- child Conflict, Stress, Anxiety, Phase of Life, Substances, Grief, Coping.
When clients walk in the door, a need for some form of change is on their mind. Through an accessible & relatable approach, I want to create an atmosphere to partner, collaborate, and validate each person, their experience, and the change each person desires. Whether the issue is individual or within the family system, self-reflection, motivation, & intentional choice are essential components in the change process; unfamiliar & uncomfortable; yet, empowering and energizing!
Experience includes Parent- child Conflict, Stress, Anxiety, Phase of Life, Substances, Grief, Coping.
When clients walk in the door, a need for some form of change is on their mind. Through an accessible & relatable approach, I want to create an atmosphere to partner, collaborate, and validate each person, their experience, and the change each person desires. Whether the issue is individual or within the family system, self-reflection, motivation, & intentional choice are essential components in the change process; unfamiliar & uncomfortable; yet, empowering and energizing!
Mountain Pediatric Psychology
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84113
Patients come to see Dr Robnett with primary concerns such as trouble completing medical treatments or taking medicines, mood concerns related to complex medical presentations, and parenting a child with medical complexity.
Mountain Pediatric Psychology provides mental health services to children and adolescents who are medically complex and their families. MPP also serves LGBTQIA+ youth seeking support along their medical journey.
Patients come to see Dr Robnett with primary concerns such as trouble completing medical treatments or taking medicines, mood concerns related to complex medical presentations, and parenting a child with medical complexity.
Mountain Pediatric Psychology provides mental health services to children and adolescents who are medically complex and their families. MPP also serves LGBTQIA+ youth seeking support along their medical journey.
Tiana McCall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW , EMDR, PCIT
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84123 (Online Only)
With PCIT, I enhance parent- child relationships, fostering effective communication and behavior management.
Immediate Saturday and Sunday availability! If you are looking for support with reducing anxiety, healing from past trauma, navigating a faith transition, struggling with infertility, or challenges associated with parenting, we may be a great match!
With PCIT, I enhance parent- child relationships, fostering effective communication and behavior management.
Immediate Saturday and Sunday availability! If you are looking for support with reducing anxiety, healing from past trauma, navigating a faith transition, struggling with infertility, or challenges associated with parenting, we may be a great match!
Abigail Camille Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
I am happy to discuss how my approach might be a fit for you, your child, or your family.
Living authentically requires courage. Sometimes past experiences can feel like a barrier that has to be removed or denied. My practice focuses on honoring the life that has shaped you, and empowering you to use those formative incidents to understand and grow into your truest self. My approach is collaborative, holistic and creative. I work with a variety of treatment styles to support my clients to go deeper into self-knowledge and self-acceptance. Modern life presents sometimes-complicated and difficult situations My job is to empower you to respond to those opportunities from a realistic, authentic self.
I am happy to discuss how my approach might be a fit for you, your child, or your family.
Living authentically requires courage. Sometimes past experiences can feel like a barrier that has to be removed or denied. My practice focuses on honoring the life that has shaped you, and empowering you to use those formative incidents to understand and grow into your truest self. My approach is collaborative, holistic and creative. I work with a variety of treatment styles to support my clients to go deeper into self-knowledge and self-acceptance. Modern life presents sometimes-complicated and difficult situations My job is to empower you to respond to those opportunities from a realistic, authentic self.
Francine Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
Whether you are here reading this for yourself or for a child/teenager. It takes just a little courage to start. I can help transform that small amount of courage into a bounty of skills and tools for self-improvement. As a client, you will sense how much I care. You deserve to live a life that you are excited about waking up to every day.
Whether you are here reading this for yourself or for a child/teenager. It takes just a little courage to start. I can help transform that small amount of courage into a bounty of skills and tools for self-improvement. As a client, you will sense how much I care. You deserve to live a life that you are excited about waking up to every day.
I love working with children and adolescents, as well as including their parents in the healing journey.
I have extensive experience in play therapy, and I deeply understand its importance in helping children express themselves. I thoroughly enjoy incorporating therapeutic games, art, and creative mediums such as clay and playdough into my work with kids. Allowing children to express themselves in an alternative way allows for a safe environment to explore any difficulties or trauma they have experienced. No matter what your child is going through, I would love to support and guide them towards processing and growth.
I love working with children and adolescents, as well as including their parents in the healing journey.
I have extensive experience in play therapy, and I deeply understand its importance in helping children express themselves. I thoroughly enjoy incorporating therapeutic games, art, and creative mediums such as clay and playdough into my work with kids. Allowing children to express themselves in an alternative way allows for a safe environment to explore any difficulties or trauma they have experienced. No matter what your child is going through, I would love to support and guide them towards processing and growth.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Salt Lake City, UT provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Salt Lake City build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Salt Lake City build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.