Child Therapists in Washington
I am a bilingual and bicultural licensed clinical psychologist with more than 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adults (college-age up to 25), and their families from a variety of cultural backgrounds. I take an active role in my work with patients using cognitive-behavioral and family systems techniques in a supportive and compassionate environment.
I am a bilingual and bicultural licensed clinical psychologist with more than 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adults (college-age up to 25), and their families from a variety of cultural backgrounds. I take an active role in my work with patients using cognitive-behavioral and family systems techniques in a supportive and compassionate environment.
I see psychotherapy as a way to more fully empower and express one’s self in the world, whether as a child, teen, or adult, and, in the process, heal the various “symptoms” that stand in the way. It’s my belief and experience that that sense of self is, by nature, strong, clear, and caring, and yet can become problematic, in feelings and behavior, through the difficult experiences that life can bring. I see my role as helping to bring forth the experience of this successful and caring self, and, specifically to assist the client to heal the problematic traumas, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors, that interfere with this.
I see psychotherapy as a way to more fully empower and express one’s self in the world, whether as a child, teen, or adult, and, in the process, heal the various “symptoms” that stand in the way. It’s my belief and experience that that sense of self is, by nature, strong, clear, and caring, and yet can become problematic, in feelings and behavior, through the difficult experiences that life can bring. I see my role as helping to bring forth the experience of this successful and caring self, and, specifically to assist the client to heal the problematic traumas, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors, that interfere with this.
I specialize in psychological and psycho-educational evaluations with both children and adolescents. I have extensive clinical experience in the assessment of children with academic, social-emotional, and behavioral difficulties. My expertise is in the diagnostic assessment of developmental delays, learning disabilities, intellectual disability, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD), and autism. I use a child's pattern of strengths and weaknesses to help guide treatment recommendations. I also provide IQ/Gifted evaluations, early entrance Kindergarten and College Board documentation testing, and school consultation.
I specialize in psychological and psycho-educational evaluations with both children and adolescents. I have extensive clinical experience in the assessment of children with academic, social-emotional, and behavioral difficulties. My expertise is in the diagnostic assessment of developmental delays, learning disabilities, intellectual disability, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD), and autism. I use a child's pattern of strengths and weaknesses to help guide treatment recommendations. I also provide IQ/Gifted evaluations, early entrance Kindergarten and College Board documentation testing, and school consultation.
I work with men, women, adolescents, and children impacted by anxiety, depression, trauma, lack of meaning, unsatisfying relationships, and the many other genuine difficulties we encounter.
Are you having increased anxiety or depression during the COVID-19 pandemic? Are particular relationships proving to be difficult? Are you looking for something to change? I believe in deep goodness and healing that occurs when we share our brokenness with one another to grieve the past, accept the present, and voice hope for the future. We will spend time making sense of your past and how it impacts your relationships. I will work with you, your children, or your family to develop relational and coping skills, with the ultimate goal of developing self-compassion. I will approach our work with empathy and compassion.
I work with men, women, adolescents, and children impacted by anxiety, depression, trauma, lack of meaning, unsatisfying relationships, and the many other genuine difficulties we encounter.
Are you having increased anxiety or depression during the COVID-19 pandemic? Are particular relationships proving to be difficult? Are you looking for something to change? I believe in deep goodness and healing that occurs when we share our brokenness with one another to grieve the past, accept the present, and voice hope for the future. We will spend time making sense of your past and how it impacts your relationships. I will work with you, your children, or your family to develop relational and coping skills, with the ultimate goal of developing self-compassion. I will approach our work with empathy and compassion.
Check out our website to complete a screening survey to determine if you or your child may benefit from counseling.
Wellness is a journey, and reaching out for help is the first step to healing. At Inner Wellness Counseling, we have a passion for helping people get back to things that matter most to them. Our practice has a diverse group of therapists who specialize in working with youth and adults across multiple backgrounds, challenges, and life transitions. We believe in empowering clients to regain a sense of hope, courage, and self-worth.
Check out our website to complete a screening survey to determine if you or your child may benefit from counseling.
Wellness is a journey, and reaching out for help is the first step to healing. At Inner Wellness Counseling, we have a passion for helping people get back to things that matter most to them. Our practice has a diverse group of therapists who specialize in working with youth and adults across multiple backgrounds, challenges, and life transitions. We believe in empowering clients to regain a sense of hope, courage, and self-worth.
With year experience; as a Mental Health professional, I work with individuals, children, adolescents, couples and families on a variety of issues including: depression, anxiety, marital and family issues, sexual addictions, grief counseling, child development, parenting skills, and spiritual concerns. My approach to therapy incorporates a Christian worldview utilizing a cognitive and behavioral - solution - possibility focused theoretical orientation. My goal in therapy is to help you determine what patterns of thinking and behavior have develpoed in your life and what the influences in the development of those patterns have been.
With year experience; as a Mental Health professional, I work with individuals, children, adolescents, couples and families on a variety of issues including: depression, anxiety, marital and family issues, sexual addictions, grief counseling, child development, parenting skills, and spiritual concerns. My approach to therapy incorporates a Christian worldview utilizing a cognitive and behavioral - solution - possibility focused theoretical orientation. My goal in therapy is to help you determine what patterns of thinking and behavior have develpoed in your life and what the influences in the development of those patterns have been.
Healing Place Counseling Services
Counselor, MA-LMHC, CDBT, CCTP
Verified Verified
Cosmopolis, WA 98537 (Online Only)
I specialize in anxiety, communication issues, grief & loss, women's issues, family issues, trauma, depression, ADHD, Autism spectrum, and parenting difficult children using various modalities for people of all ages.
Congratulations on taking the first step in your journey to become the person you want to be. I believe in empowering people to overcome the difficulties in their lives. My passion is to help my clients overcome whatever keeps them from living their best life by bringing out their inner strength! For clients who want to use therapy for insight, self-exploration, healing, and personal growth. My theoretical approach is existential and relational, which means that together, we can explore how your personal history and learned habits may influence your emotions, coping patterns, and behaviors,- ultimately affecting your sense of self.
I specialize in anxiety, communication issues, grief & loss, women's issues, family issues, trauma, depression, ADHD, Autism spectrum, and parenting difficult children using various modalities for people of all ages.
Congratulations on taking the first step in your journey to become the person you want to be. I believe in empowering people to overcome the difficulties in their lives. My passion is to help my clients overcome whatever keeps them from living their best life by bringing out their inner strength! For clients who want to use therapy for insight, self-exploration, healing, and personal growth. My theoretical approach is existential and relational, which means that together, we can explore how your personal history and learned habits may influence your emotions, coping patterns, and behaviors,- ultimately affecting your sense of self.
Does your child seem depressed, anxious, hostile or irritable? Is he or she underachieving or misbehaving at school? Are you having power struggles at home? Is divorce stressing your family? You are doing the best you can, however, you need more guidance and support to improve your family's life? I'm here for you. I'll teach you and your child effective coping skills to reduce stress and increase well being and happiness in your family. I will coach you how to be both firm and kind so that you are an effective parent who feels empowered and hopeful.
Does your child seem depressed, anxious, hostile or irritable? Is he or she underachieving or misbehaving at school? Are you having power struggles at home? Is divorce stressing your family? You are doing the best you can, however, you need more guidance and support to improve your family's life? I'm here for you. I'll teach you and your child effective coping skills to reduce stress and increase well being and happiness in your family. I will coach you how to be both firm and kind so that you are an effective parent who feels empowered and hopeful.
Rule and Associates, Child/Family Specialists
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Bellingham, WA 98225
Whether your family is dealing with divorce, trauma, challenging children or teens or just simply hit a bump in the road, we will support you through it with the care and expertise you have been waiting for.
We offer a full spectrum of parenting and family support for all types of families. We believe that healthy families create strong communities and with the right support, families, children and their communities can thrive. Parenting and marriage doesn’t come with an instruction book, but our experienced and professional, outcomes-based support professionals can be by your side to meet you right where you are at on your journey. We have a diverse, but small group of licensed mental health professionals and family support specialists to help you every step of the way.
Whether your family is dealing with divorce, trauma, challenging children or teens or just simply hit a bump in the road, we will support you through it with the care and expertise you have been waiting for.
We offer a full spectrum of parenting and family support for all types of families. We believe that healthy families create strong communities and with the right support, families, children and their communities can thrive. Parenting and marriage doesn’t come with an instruction book, but our experienced and professional, outcomes-based support professionals can be by your side to meet you right where you are at on your journey. We have a diverse, but small group of licensed mental health professionals and family support specialists to help you every step of the way.
Kate Wright, Child, Teen & Adult Psychotherapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, RN, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Tukwila, WA 98168
I encourage you to contact me with questions or worries you have, and we can talk about whether this would be a good fit for you or your child.
Therapy is a brave undertaking, and many people seek out therapy at a time in their life when they feel particularly vulnerable, confused, and stuck. Together we will explore areas of your life where patterns seem to repeat themselves, and think about new ways of understanding your experiences. I am a psychotherapist that serves children, teens and adults at my practice in Tukwila. I primarily provide individual psychotherapy to all ages, and supportive parenting sessions. I am also able to work with infants and toddlers and their caregivers together with a focus on the attachment relationship.
I encourage you to contact me with questions or worries you have, and we can talk about whether this would be a good fit for you or your child.
Therapy is a brave undertaking, and many people seek out therapy at a time in their life when they feel particularly vulnerable, confused, and stuck. Together we will explore areas of your life where patterns seem to repeat themselves, and think about new ways of understanding your experiences. I am a psychotherapist that serves children, teens and adults at my practice in Tukwila. I primarily provide individual psychotherapy to all ages, and supportive parenting sessions. I am also able to work with infants and toddlers and their caregivers together with a focus on the attachment relationship.
Jonathan Vander Schuur
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Anacortes, WA 98221
I love serving my community in Anacortes and surrounding areas. I have a wide range of expertise. I offer counseling for individuals, couples and minors. I work with all ages, especially children and teens, and take state insurances. I have significant experience working with couples, especially in domestic violence situations and in family reunification. I am also a Guardian Ad Litem for Island county.
I love serving my community in Anacortes and surrounding areas. I have a wide range of expertise. I offer counseling for individuals, couples and minors. I work with all ages, especially children and teens, and take state insurances. I have significant experience working with couples, especially in domestic violence situations and in family reunification. I am also a Guardian Ad Litem for Island county.
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Tristan S Wozniak
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CMHS
Verified Verified
Longview, WA 98632
Waitlist for new clients
Tristan is a Child Mental Health Specialist.
Tristan works best with adolescents, children and young adults. She has experience working with issues around life adjustments, anxiety, depression. She can provide a empathetic ear to process difficult feelings, as well as a space to feel safe enough to practice new skills and coping mechanisms. Hopefully, when clients leave each session they feel a little lighter and have a new idea or two about how to approach challenging situations.
Tristan is a Child Mental Health Specialist.
Tristan works best with adolescents, children and young adults. She has experience working with issues around life adjustments, anxiety, depression. She can provide a empathetic ear to process difficult feelings, as well as a space to feel safe enough to practice new skills and coping mechanisms. Hopefully, when clients leave each session they feel a little lighter and have a new idea or two about how to approach challenging situations.
Kaila Duke Peterson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98402 (Online Only)
I work with children ages 5-15, couples, families and individuals from a family systems perspective to address any myriad of concerns. I work collaboratively with my clients, to facilitate a client-led course of treatment based on their own strengths. If you want to strengthen relationships, identify and track potentially harmful behavior or thought patterns, and overall improve and progress in your life and circumstances, I am here to help you do that!
I work with children ages 5-15, couples, families and individuals from a family systems perspective to address any myriad of concerns. I work collaboratively with my clients, to facilitate a client-led course of treatment based on their own strengths. If you want to strengthen relationships, identify and track potentially harmful behavior or thought patterns, and overall improve and progress in your life and circumstances, I am here to help you do that!
I firmly believe that parents play a crucial role in a child’s growth and success.
I love to laugh and be playful! My superpower is connecting with children. When I spend time with children in the playroom, I am always inspired by their inner resilience and ability to process and organize their world via the play and art materials around them. As a counselor, I play a role as a witness and a companion in this process. What a gift to be able to accompany a child on this journey, which leads to a greater understanding of themselves and others and a world that is a little less scary and confusing!
I firmly believe that parents play a crucial role in a child’s growth and success.
I love to laugh and be playful! My superpower is connecting with children. When I spend time with children in the playroom, I am always inspired by their inner resilience and ability to process and organize their world via the play and art materials around them. As a counselor, I play a role as a witness and a companion in this process. What a gift to be able to accompany a child on this journey, which leads to a greater understanding of themselves and others and a world that is a little less scary and confusing!
I provide individual and family therapy to children (5+), teens, and adults who are impacted by a variety of topics including Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, life transitions, educational stress, sexuality, and gender identity.
*I am not currently taking new clients* My goal as a therapist is to help you understand the patterns of behavior and thinking that contribute to your overall mental health. Often, this starts with learning how to show kindness to yourself. With my clients I am warm, understanding, and celebratory of their accomplishments. Together, we will work to help define and achieve your goals.
I provide individual and family therapy to children (5+), teens, and adults who are impacted by a variety of topics including Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, life transitions, educational stress, sexuality, and gender identity.
*I am not currently taking new clients* My goal as a therapist is to help you understand the patterns of behavior and thinking that contribute to your overall mental health. Often, this starts with learning how to show kindness to yourself. With my clients I am warm, understanding, and celebratory of their accomplishments. Together, we will work to help define and achieve your goals.
Christina Alexander
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RDT, MHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98134 (Online Only)
Additionally, I am certified in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), a short-term and highly structured treatment proven to improve the caregiver-child bond, increase warmth and attachment, and reduce child behavioral problems.
Welcome! I am a Child & Family Therapist and Drama Therapist experienced in working with children (ages 3+), teens, parents/caregivers, and families. I specialize in treating behavioral issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, adjustment difficulties, and social/emotional challenges. I also work with parents and caregivers to provide positive parenting support. My practice combines traditional talk therapy with artistic, experiential, and play-based therapeutic techniques. My approach is to compliment, enhance, and expand evidence-based cognitive behavioral “talk therapy” treatment models through creative and expressive means.
Additionally, I am certified in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), a short-term and highly structured treatment proven to improve the caregiver-child bond, increase warmth and attachment, and reduce child behavioral problems.
Welcome! I am a Child & Family Therapist and Drama Therapist experienced in working with children (ages 3+), teens, parents/caregivers, and families. I specialize in treating behavioral issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, adjustment difficulties, and social/emotional challenges. I also work with parents and caregivers to provide positive parenting support. My practice combines traditional talk therapy with artistic, experiential, and play-based therapeutic techniques. My approach is to compliment, enhance, and expand evidence-based cognitive behavioral “talk therapy” treatment models through creative and expressive means.
Bonnie Edwards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Olympia, WA 98502
Waitlist for new clients
Greetings, Thank you for your interest in counseling services. My name is Bonnie and I am the sole owner of NW Transformations Child and Family Counseling in Olympia, Washington. I offer individual Psychotherapy Services to Adults, Seniors, Adolescents and children (Ages 8+) who are struggling with issues related to Anxiety, Depression, Grief, life transitions, PTSD, Bi-Polar Disorder, and other challenges. I offer in person sessions as well as tele-health.
Greetings, Thank you for your interest in counseling services. My name is Bonnie and I am the sole owner of NW Transformations Child and Family Counseling in Olympia, Washington. I offer individual Psychotherapy Services to Adults, Seniors, Adolescents and children (Ages 8+) who are struggling with issues related to Anxiety, Depression, Grief, life transitions, PTSD, Bi-Polar Disorder, and other challenges. I offer in person sessions as well as tele-health.
If you are the parent of an exceptional learner or child with special needs, I understand the complexity of finding your child the services best suited for them.
No matter the challenge, learning can (and should) work in harmony with each learners needs. If you're exhausted from endless IEP meetings and looking for a learning environment rooted in therapeutic MUSIC, creativity & joy, I'd love to work with your child! Together we can amplify their potential academically, socially, developmentally, expressively, and for their holistic wellbeing. I implement effective, evidence-based treatment to help them succeed in multiple facets of their life. Fostering an inclusive therapeutic learning environment is the heart of my practice.
If you are the parent of an exceptional learner or child with special needs, I understand the complexity of finding your child the services best suited for them.
No matter the challenge, learning can (and should) work in harmony with each learners needs. If you're exhausted from endless IEP meetings and looking for a learning environment rooted in therapeutic MUSIC, creativity & joy, I'd love to work with your child! Together we can amplify their potential academically, socially, developmentally, expressively, and for their holistic wellbeing. I implement effective, evidence-based treatment to help them succeed in multiple facets of their life. Fostering an inclusive therapeutic learning environment is the heart of my practice.
I work with most ages (4+) with a variety of issues. I am a registered play therapist which requires specialized training in Play Therapy at the National level. I work with children as well as adults to tackle anxiety and phobias, grief and loss, trauma, depression, social skills difficulties, problems with family relationships, and coping with big life changes like coping with divorce or a recent move.
I work with most ages (4+) with a variety of issues. I am a registered play therapist which requires specialized training in Play Therapy at the National level. I work with children as well as adults to tackle anxiety and phobias, grief and loss, trauma, depression, social skills difficulties, problems with family relationships, and coping with big life changes like coping with divorce or a recent move.
Michelle Schneider
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CMHS
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98107
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Child Mental Health Specialist (CMHS) & Infant Mental Health (IMH) therapist, I specialize in utilizing a holistic approach in treatment.
Welcome. As a family therapist, I am passionate about coming alongside families to support them through the the more difficult moments of life. I work with children of all ages and their families to improve issues of anxiety, depression, family conflict, trauma, attachment, tantrums and more. I also work with parents to help support finding their confidence in parenting and self, as often parenting can feel like your entire identity, we work to find balance to give space to all the pieces of you. I help create change through play, art, conversation, and connection with caregivers.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Child Mental Health Specialist (CMHS) & Infant Mental Health (IMH) therapist, I specialize in utilizing a holistic approach in treatment.
Welcome. As a family therapist, I am passionate about coming alongside families to support them through the the more difficult moments of life. I work with children of all ages and their families to improve issues of anxiety, depression, family conflict, trauma, attachment, tantrums and more. I also work with parents to help support finding their confidence in parenting and self, as often parenting can feel like your entire identity, we work to find balance to give space to all the pieces of you. I help create change through play, art, conversation, and connection with caregivers.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Washington 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 (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Washington 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 (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Washington 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.