Child Therapists in Westport, CT
Gaining early support can truly make all the difference in helping your child to feel good and to be resilient.
Greetings! I’m a child therapist and school psychologist with over 25 years of experience helping children and parents. Children feel comfortable meeting with me to help with concerns at home and at school. Anxiety, peer concerns, behavior, and learning challenges are common issues that we address. I also offer parent consultations, providing practical, evidence-based strategies for raising healthy children.
Gaining early support can truly make all the difference in helping your child to feel good and to be resilient.
Greetings! I’m a child therapist and school psychologist with over 25 years of experience helping children and parents. Children feel comfortable meeting with me to help with concerns at home and at school. Anxiety, peer concerns, behavior, and learning challenges are common issues that we address. I also offer parent consultations, providing practical, evidence-based strategies for raising healthy children.
I'm here to accompany your child and family on a journey of healing and growth.
Is your child or teen dealing with anxiety, OCD, or depression? Do they feel frustrated, sad, stuck, irritable, and lonely? Symptoms like poor school performance, family conflicts, weak peer ties, and physical issues (e.g., stomachaches, headaches, sleep problems) often indicate their struggle. They may battle repetitive negative thoughts, suggesting impending doom, inadequacy, or harm, causing distress. These challenges not only hurt the child but also disrupt family harmony, leaving parents heartbroken.
I'm here to accompany your child and family on a journey of healing and growth.
Is your child or teen dealing with anxiety, OCD, or depression? Do they feel frustrated, sad, stuck, irritable, and lonely? Symptoms like poor school performance, family conflicts, weak peer ties, and physical issues (e.g., stomachaches, headaches, sleep problems) often indicate their struggle. They may battle repetitive negative thoughts, suggesting impending doom, inadequacy, or harm, causing distress. These challenges not only hurt the child but also disrupt family harmony, leaving parents heartbroken.
Caitlyn D. Dunn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westport, CT 06880 (Online Only)
If you’re ready to explore how my support can help you and your child thrive, reach out by phone or email.
Even when everything's going great, kids can be exhausting. But when your child's continually melting down or you are more often than not feeling unsure of how to parent, exhausting barely begins to describe it. Drained, depleted is more like it. You know your child is struggling with something. Whether it's from worry, family changes, friend trouble, following the rules, intense anger, big emotions, or sullenness, but you're not sure how to help. That's when it makes sense to reach out for additional support. Together, we can create a positive trajectory for long-term well-being and happiness for your family.
If you’re ready to explore how my support can help you and your child thrive, reach out by phone or email.
Even when everything's going great, kids can be exhausting. But when your child's continually melting down or you are more often than not feeling unsure of how to parent, exhausting barely begins to describe it. Drained, depleted is more like it. You know your child is struggling with something. Whether it's from worry, family changes, friend trouble, following the rules, intense anger, big emotions, or sullenness, but you're not sure how to help. That's when it makes sense to reach out for additional support. Together, we can create a positive trajectory for long-term well-being and happiness for your family.
CHILDREN: A psycho-educational, art/play therapy approach to maintain emotional stability.
I assist my clients in moving from "Crisis To Capacity" with my approach, "The 5 Steps To Healthy Change." For CHILDREN: Adjustment therapy, behavioral and social skills training. For ADOLESCENTS: Managing the stressors and pressures of school, dating, family, and career. With ADULTS: Enhancing self-esteem, changing unhealthy life patterns and building successful personal, professional, parental, social and family lives. Expertise in supporting/sponsoring the CREATIVE PERSONALITY. For COUPLES: Communication skills and the reconfiguration of intimate partnerships for more satisfying relationships. With FAMILIES: Relationship dynamics, interpersonal skills and strategies to develop a stronger/healthier family culture.
CHILDREN: A psycho-educational, art/play therapy approach to maintain emotional stability.
I assist my clients in moving from "Crisis To Capacity" with my approach, "The 5 Steps To Healthy Change." For CHILDREN: Adjustment therapy, behavioral and social skills training. For ADOLESCENTS: Managing the stressors and pressures of school, dating, family, and career. With ADULTS: Enhancing self-esteem, changing unhealthy life patterns and building successful personal, professional, parental, social and family lives. Expertise in supporting/sponsoring the CREATIVE PERSONALITY. For COUPLES: Communication skills and the reconfiguration of intimate partnerships for more satisfying relationships. With FAMILIES: Relationship dynamics, interpersonal skills and strategies to develop a stronger/healthier family culture.
For children and adolescents, I can investigate cognitive or emotional issues, to help your child receive the best intervention possible.
I am a clinical psychologist specializing in children, adolescents and their families who are going through difficult times in their lives-depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, divorce reaction, and behavioral problems. What I love about the work I do is that, although I see people at some of the hardest times in their lives, as we work together, they find the skills, strength and desire to grow and change.
For children and adolescents, I can investigate cognitive or emotional issues, to help your child receive the best intervention possible.
I am a clinical psychologist specializing in children, adolescents and their families who are going through difficult times in their lives-depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, divorce reaction, and behavioral problems. What I love about the work I do is that, although I see people at some of the hardest times in their lives, as we work together, they find the skills, strength and desire to grow and change.
My background in psychology, music, and theater allows me to bring unique skills to play therapy with children so that I'm never reluctant to be as imaginative, playful, and serious as children need me to be.
Parents, if you are feeling worried when your child struggles, I will help your child become less anxious or depressed, and more resilient. We will also discover the knowledge and skills you need to be the best parent you can be. If your preteen, teen, or young adult child is struggling with executive functioning skills so crucial for successful academic and personal functioning, I can help them become more efficient, productive, and comfortable. Teens or adults grappling with depression, anxiety, or social discomfort, I will help you arrive at what you need in order to fashion a more satisfying life.
My background in psychology, music, and theater allows me to bring unique skills to play therapy with children so that I'm never reluctant to be as imaginative, playful, and serious as children need me to be.
Parents, if you are feeling worried when your child struggles, I will help your child become less anxious or depressed, and more resilient. We will also discover the knowledge and skills you need to be the best parent you can be. If your preteen, teen, or young adult child is struggling with executive functioning skills so crucial for successful academic and personal functioning, I can help them become more efficient, productive, and comfortable. Teens or adults grappling with depression, anxiety, or social discomfort, I will help you arrive at what you need in order to fashion a more satisfying life.
I have extensive experience as a therapist, educator, and researcher, and am collaborative, compassionate, and goal directed in my work with children and adults.
For the past 25 years I have worked with families, schools, and communities across the country to promote physical, social, and emotional health and well-being. Personally and professionally I strive to help individuals in the broadest sense of the word (and world), and enhance their competence and confidence to achieve success in their education, relationships, and occupations.
I have extensive experience as a therapist, educator, and researcher, and am collaborative, compassionate, and goal directed in my work with children and adults.
For the past 25 years I have worked with families, schools, and communities across the country to promote physical, social, and emotional health and well-being. Personally and professionally I strive to help individuals in the broadest sense of the word (and world), and enhance their competence and confidence to achieve success in their education, relationships, and occupations.
Based on your child's unique profile, I will offer a set of recommendations designed to support and facilitate development and to address your child's unique needs, helping to set the path for success.
I am a board certified clinical neuropsychologist-a licensed clinical psychologist, with specialized training in neuropsychological evaluations of children. With over 25 years of experience as a researcher, practitioner, and consultant, I have worked to help families, educators, and policymakers to improve the lives of children. I have extensive experience working with children with developmental, neurological, academic, social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. My practice is solely pediatric, and focused on providing comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations and consultation services for children and their families.
Based on your child's unique profile, I will offer a set of recommendations designed to support and facilitate development and to address your child's unique needs, helping to set the path for success.
I am a board certified clinical neuropsychologist-a licensed clinical psychologist, with specialized training in neuropsychological evaluations of children. With over 25 years of experience as a researcher, practitioner, and consultant, I have worked to help families, educators, and policymakers to improve the lives of children. I have extensive experience working with children with developmental, neurological, academic, social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. My practice is solely pediatric, and focused on providing comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations and consultation services for children and their families.
Also, I am an Adult and Child Psychoanalyst trained at and a member of the Western New England Institute for Psychoanalysis in New Haven, CT.
I do child, adolescent and adult psychotherapy, psychoanalysis and parent work. I see children of all ages, using play therapy with younger children. My approach is insight oriented, in depth work. I have been in practice for over 30 years and have had extensive clinical experience with children, adolescents and adults in all settings: inpatient, partial hospital, residential and outpatient. I am comfortable working with all sorts of issues and/or diagnoses of any age. If you are interested, set up a consultation and we can talk about what you want from therapy and how I can help you or your child.
Also, I am an Adult and Child Psychoanalyst trained at and a member of the Western New England Institute for Psychoanalysis in New Haven, CT.
I do child, adolescent and adult psychotherapy, psychoanalysis and parent work. I see children of all ages, using play therapy with younger children. My approach is insight oriented, in depth work. I have been in practice for over 30 years and have had extensive clinical experience with children, adolescents and adults in all settings: inpatient, partial hospital, residential and outpatient. I am comfortable working with all sorts of issues and/or diagnoses of any age. If you are interested, set up a consultation and we can talk about what you want from therapy and how I can help you or your child.
I consult with schools to advocate for children and teach at the NYU Graduate School of Social Work.
If you are concerned about your child or teenager, I can help. I work with children, teens and young adults who are struggling with emotional and social difficulties that may interfere with feeling more secure. Parents contact me for guidance with a broad range of issues including anxiety, relatedness issues, depression, school avoidance, learning challenges, trauma and grief. Together, we can demystify symptoms difficult to understand, so you and your child can feel deeply connected. I enjoy working with tweens, teens and young adults on identity and relationship issues, family conflict, school pressure, perfectionism, anxiety, depression, motivation and self-esteem.
I consult with schools to advocate for children and teach at the NYU Graduate School of Social Work.
If you are concerned about your child or teenager, I can help. I work with children, teens and young adults who are struggling with emotional and social difficulties that may interfere with feeling more secure. Parents contact me for guidance with a broad range of issues including anxiety, relatedness issues, depression, school avoidance, learning challenges, trauma and grief. Together, we can demystify symptoms difficult to understand, so you and your child can feel deeply connected. I enjoy working with tweens, teens and young adults on identity and relationship issues, family conflict, school pressure, perfectionism, anxiety, depression, motivation and self-esteem.
I am a published author, a presenter to families, schools, and communities on best practices and a regular contributor to magazines on issues related to child development, parenting, and youth mental health.
My specialization is with children from early childhood through adolescence with emphasis on behavior management, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), developmental and learning differences, ADHD and Executive Functioning, anxiety, depression and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). My practice focuses on developing outcome-based solutions with your child coming first. This means teaching them how to: identify potential problems, create tools and strategies to empower themselves, and show them how to develop healthy coping skills for successful outcomes. I concentrate on developing better thinking patterns, coping skills, and resiliency in the face of challenges so your child can alleviate his/her concerns before they become insurmountable.
I am a published author, a presenter to families, schools, and communities on best practices and a regular contributor to magazines on issues related to child development, parenting, and youth mental health.
My specialization is with children from early childhood through adolescence with emphasis on behavior management, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), developmental and learning differences, ADHD and Executive Functioning, anxiety, depression and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). My practice focuses on developing outcome-based solutions with your child coming first. This means teaching them how to: identify potential problems, create tools and strategies to empower themselves, and show them how to develop healthy coping skills for successful outcomes. I concentrate on developing better thinking patterns, coping skills, and resiliency in the face of challenges so your child can alleviate his/her concerns before they become insurmountable.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westport, CT 06880
Specialties: Couple therapy, divorce and blended family work, parent/ child conflict, and substance abuse.
As a marriage and family therapist, I employ a strength based approach in guiding individuals, couples, and families in sorting out current difficulties and making changes in their lives.
Specialties: Couple therapy, divorce and blended family work, parent/ child conflict, and substance abuse.
As a marriage and family therapist, I employ a strength based approach in guiding individuals, couples, and families in sorting out current difficulties and making changes in their lives.
Therapeutic consultation, psychotherapy, and evaluation are each tailored to the particular needs of the child, parent, and family, depending on your reason for reaching out.
Hello, and thanks for visiting my page. I'm a clinical psychologist available for individual therapy with children, adolescents, and adults who are seeking support in dealing with anxiety, life stressors, or emotional struggles. I also conduct comprehensive evaluations for children and adolescents to provide answers and recommendations for ADHD, learning problems, and social-emotional issues. Additionally, I am able to provide support for children from toddlerhood through adolescence, through parent consultation, to help families understand how best to manage challenging behaviors and foster loving relationships.
Therapeutic consultation, psychotherapy, and evaluation are each tailored to the particular needs of the child, parent, and family, depending on your reason for reaching out.
Hello, and thanks for visiting my page. I'm a clinical psychologist available for individual therapy with children, adolescents, and adults who are seeking support in dealing with anxiety, life stressors, or emotional struggles. I also conduct comprehensive evaluations for children and adolescents to provide answers and recommendations for ADHD, learning problems, and social-emotional issues. Additionally, I am able to provide support for children from toddlerhood through adolescence, through parent consultation, to help families understand how best to manage challenging behaviors and foster loving relationships.
My overarching goal is to provide comprehensive care that considers both the individual and their familial context, offering tailored solutions that prioritize the well-being and development of each child.
I am a board-certified child and adult psychiatrist with over three decades of experience in private practice. My journey began with medical training in India, followed by specialized child psychiatry training at Baylor Medical College in Houston, Texas. Throughout my career, I have gained substantial expertise in the use of psychopharmacological agents to address childhood disorders.
My overarching goal is to provide comprehensive care that considers both the individual and their familial context, offering tailored solutions that prioritize the well-being and development of each child.
I am a board-certified child and adult psychiatrist with over three decades of experience in private practice. My journey began with medical training in India, followed by specialized child psychiatry training at Baylor Medical College in Houston, Texas. Throughout my career, I have gained substantial expertise in the use of psychopharmacological agents to address childhood disorders.
In addition, I also consult with schools and teachers to help children to succeed in the classroom.
There are so many different reasons that parents seek support for their children, and choosing a therapist is a very personal decision: Experience, philosophy, a recommendation from a friend, all go into the decision. But, usually, its just a personal connection. In the end, finding the right therapist is about making a connection that feels good and that matches your families personality. I am a hands on, goal oriented person. I will help to identify the problem, and provide the support and help needed to empower you, as the parent, to help your child.
In addition, I also consult with schools and teachers to help children to succeed in the classroom.
There are so many different reasons that parents seek support for their children, and choosing a therapist is a very personal decision: Experience, philosophy, a recommendation from a friend, all go into the decision. But, usually, its just a personal connection. In the end, finding the right therapist is about making a connection that feels good and that matches your families personality. I am a hands on, goal oriented person. I will help to identify the problem, and provide the support and help needed to empower you, as the parent, to help your child.
Water's Edge Psychotherapy for Adults & Children
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS,, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westport, CT 06881 (Online Only)
Are you experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, having relationship problems, parenting challenges, or simply feeling stuck? As a compassionate clinical psychotherapist, I am committed to creating a safe space for you or your child to explore thoughts and emotions, gain essential insights & and develop effective tools to navigate life's complexities. Working together, you will find relief from distress, better understand yourself & your needs, learn evidence-based strategies to effectively manage challenges at home, work, school, or from within. I firmly believe in the human spirit and its incredible capacity for positive change
Are you experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, having relationship problems, parenting challenges, or simply feeling stuck? As a compassionate clinical psychotherapist, I am committed to creating a safe space for you or your child to explore thoughts and emotions, gain essential insights & and develop effective tools to navigate life's complexities. Working together, you will find relief from distress, better understand yourself & your needs, learn evidence-based strategies to effectively manage challenges at home, work, school, or from within. I firmly believe in the human spirit and its incredible capacity for positive change
Dr. Dobbs is an accomplished clinical psychologist with over fifteen years of experience between teaching and clinical work. She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in the gold standard of treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which provides faster, more effective results. With children and teens, she goes beyond the traditional confines of therapy by harnessing their natural creativity, integrating art, music, games, journaling, and other creative outlets.
Dr. Dobbs is an accomplished clinical psychologist with over fifteen years of experience between teaching and clinical work. She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in the gold standard of treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which provides faster, more effective results. With children and teens, she goes beyond the traditional confines of therapy by harnessing their natural creativity, integrating art, music, games, journaling, and other creative outlets.
Mary Pellicci Hamilton, Art Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSAT, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified Verified
Westport, CT 06880
Art Therapy meets children's developmental levels unlike traditional talk therapy which is limited to the child's verbal skills and abilities.
Many parents worry whether their child is adjusting well to changes or recent stressors. Does your child appear sad or anxious or worries that something bad will happen? Or perhaps your child often displays an irritable mood and you're feeling unsatisfied with your relationship with your child. Utilizing the strengths of your family and child, we will work together to customize treatment goals that may include: Improve parent/ child relationship; Improve ability to express feelings; Healthy channeling of anger; Improve academic performance; Decrease depression & anxiety, Heal wounds and internal conflicts; Enhance interpersonal relationships; Elevate self-awareness & self-esteem; Improve developmental growth & Increase coping skills.
Art Therapy meets children's developmental levels unlike traditional talk therapy which is limited to the child's verbal skills and abilities.
Many parents worry whether their child is adjusting well to changes or recent stressors. Does your child appear sad or anxious or worries that something bad will happen? Or perhaps your child often displays an irritable mood and you're feeling unsatisfied with your relationship with your child. Utilizing the strengths of your family and child, we will work together to customize treatment goals that may include: Improve parent/ child relationship; Improve ability to express feelings; Healthy channeling of anger; Improve academic performance; Decrease depression & anxiety, Heal wounds and internal conflicts; Enhance interpersonal relationships; Elevate self-awareness & self-esteem; Improve developmental growth & Increase coping skills.
As a former educator in the public school system, I bring a wealth of experience and passion to my work as a behavioral therapist. My journey has taught me the importance of understanding and addressing the diverse needs of children of all ages and backgrounds. I am deeply committed to providing compassionate support and guidance to help children overcome behavioral challenges and thrive. With a genuine love for working with young minds, I am dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of those I serve as a behavioral therapist.
As a former educator in the public school system, I bring a wealth of experience and passion to my work as a behavioral therapist. My journey has taught me the importance of understanding and addressing the diverse needs of children of all ages and backgrounds. I am deeply committed to providing compassionate support and guidance to help children overcome behavioral challenges and thrive. With a genuine love for working with young minds, I am dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of those I serve as a behavioral therapist.
Over the past 20 years since my training at Boston Children's Hospital, the primary pediatric teaching hospital for Harvard Medical School, I have had extensive training in trauma and skills based therapy such as EMDR, DBT, CBT and mindfulness.
At Courtney Carey Psychotherapy, I meet people at the intersection of challenge and opportunity. Mental health and life challenges may leave us feeling frustrated and hopeless at times. I am honored to connect with people in this vulnerable place. I can help you, and/or your child, to build resilience amidst life’s inevitable adversities. The most difficult challenges, combined with expert guidance and concrete skills, can make us stronger and more confident to approach life with purpose and meaning.
Over the past 20 years since my training at Boston Children's Hospital, the primary pediatric teaching hospital for Harvard Medical School, I have had extensive training in trauma and skills based therapy such as EMDR, DBT, CBT and mindfulness.
At Courtney Carey Psychotherapy, I meet people at the intersection of challenge and opportunity. Mental health and life challenges may leave us feeling frustrated and hopeless at times. I am honored to connect with people in this vulnerable place. I can help you, and/or your child, to build resilience amidst life’s inevitable adversities. The most difficult challenges, combined with expert guidance and concrete skills, can make us stronger and more confident to approach life with purpose and meaning.
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Child psychologists in Westport, CT 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 Westport 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 Westport 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.