Child Therapists in Metropolis, IL
), parent education and child/adolescent issues.
You deserve to live a life that you love. There are many people who see therapy as something intrusive, unnecessary, or believe they will be judged. As a therapist, I believe that the connection built between the patient and therapist is the foundation that can lead you to the life that you want to live. My goal is to help you achieve your goals and see you become happier with the life you are currently living. Yes, sometimes therapy can bring up painful emotions, memories or events, but this pain can lead to growth and a better life. Life is too short to let the traumas of the past keep you from the life you were meant to live!
), parent education and child/adolescent issues.
You deserve to live a life that you love. There are many people who see therapy as something intrusive, unnecessary, or believe they will be judged. As a therapist, I believe that the connection built between the patient and therapist is the foundation that can lead you to the life that you want to live. My goal is to help you achieve your goals and see you become happier with the life you are currently living. Yes, sometimes therapy can bring up painful emotions, memories or events, but this pain can lead to growth and a better life. Life is too short to let the traumas of the past keep you from the life you were meant to live!
Oftentimes life can get tough. It can affect you, your marriage/relationship, your family, your children, your ability to parent, your self-worth, and more than anything, your ability to overcome any obstacles you are facing. I believe within each of us we have the strength to overcome the impossible. Out of pain comes something stronger, better, and the ability to thrive. I believe you already have the answers you seek and you contain the ability to change the worst circumstances. Sometimes our paths are hidden by everything weighing us down, which can make us feel overwhelmed. This can prevent us from seeing a way out...
Oftentimes life can get tough. It can affect you, your marriage/relationship, your family, your children, your ability to parent, your self-worth, and more than anything, your ability to overcome any obstacles you are facing. I believe within each of us we have the strength to overcome the impossible. Out of pain comes something stronger, better, and the ability to thrive. I believe you already have the answers you seek and you contain the ability to change the worst circumstances. Sometimes our paths are hidden by everything weighing us down, which can make us feel overwhelmed. This can prevent us from seeing a way out...
Kim D Giltner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Metropolis, IL 62960
I have a Play Therapy room in this office building dedicated to seeing children & adolescents.
The world has changed. These are unprecedented times and we are seeing more people struggling with their mental health. I have had over 30 years experience in the Behavioral/Mental Health Field. I have been in private practice for over 15 years but I have had a variety of experience prior to that including inpatient, residential facility, community mental health, and intensive outpatient. I see ADULTS, KIDS & TEENS for many different reasons including mood disorders, depression, anxiety, work issues, relationship issues, parenting, behavior disorders, etc. I also am a Registered Play Therapist.
I have a Play Therapy room in this office building dedicated to seeing children & adolescents.
The world has changed. These are unprecedented times and we are seeing more people struggling with their mental health. I have had over 30 years experience in the Behavioral/Mental Health Field. I have been in private practice for over 15 years but I have had a variety of experience prior to that including inpatient, residential facility, community mental health, and intensive outpatient. I see ADULTS, KIDS & TEENS for many different reasons including mood disorders, depression, anxiety, work issues, relationship issues, parenting, behavior disorders, etc. I also am a Registered Play Therapist.
Drawn to this profession since I was a young child, through my love for relationships, wanting to help individuals in a time of need, and my deep desire to understand emotional processes and healing.
Unsure if your child's behavior is age appropriate? Is your adolescent having difficulties in academics or social connections? Are you struggling with adjusting to life changes or reflecting on past experiences that cause you to feel uneasy? Not sure how to work out differences between you and your partner or within your family? I am here to help your child play out any fears, worries, and past traumas, help your adolescent feel empowered, find solutions, and discover self identity, help adults navigate life transitions, and help couples/families explore conflict. Most of all, I focus on your needs to cultivate trust and safety.
Drawn to this profession since I was a young child, through my love for relationships, wanting to help individuals in a time of need, and my deep desire to understand emotional processes and healing.
Unsure if your child's behavior is age appropriate? Is your adolescent having difficulties in academics or social connections? Are you struggling with adjusting to life changes or reflecting on past experiences that cause you to feel uneasy? Not sure how to work out differences between you and your partner or within your family? I am here to help your child play out any fears, worries, and past traumas, help your adolescent feel empowered, find solutions, and discover self identity, help adults navigate life transitions, and help couples/families explore conflict. Most of all, I focus on your needs to cultivate trust and safety.
Drawn to this profession since I was a young child, through my love for relationships, wanting to help individuals in a time of need, and my deep desire to understand emotional processes and healing.
Unsure if your child's behavior is age appropriate? Is your adolescent having difficulties in academics or social connections? Are you struggling with adjusting to life changes or reflecting on past experiences that cause you to feel uneasy? Not sure how to work out differences between you and your partner or within your family? I am here to help your child play out any fears, worries, and past traumas, help your adolescent feel empowered, find solutions, and discover self identity, help adults navigate life transitions, and help couples/families explore conflict. Most of all, I focus on your needs to cultivate trust and safety.
Drawn to this profession since I was a young child, through my love for relationships, wanting to help individuals in a time of need, and my deep desire to understand emotional processes and healing.
Unsure if your child's behavior is age appropriate? Is your adolescent having difficulties in academics or social connections? Are you struggling with adjusting to life changes or reflecting on past experiences that cause you to feel uneasy? Not sure how to work out differences between you and your partner or within your family? I am here to help your child play out any fears, worries, and past traumas, help your adolescent feel empowered, find solutions, and discover self identity, help adults navigate life transitions, and help couples/families explore conflict. Most of all, I focus on your needs to cultivate trust and safety.
Dawn Turner
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
Metropolis, IL 62960
I have 20+ years of experience in the mental health field working with children and adolescents with severe emotional and behavioral problems, along with their families.
When life events become overwhelming, everything can seem out of balance. Whether the challenge you face is anxiety, depression, grief, parenting struggles or something else, my approach to counseling is to help individuals and families find and focus on their strengths. This enables them to find solutions to recreate life balance. I believe in your ability to change and grow. I'm a catalyst for hope and change for my clients.
I have 20+ years of experience in the mental health field working with children and adolescents with severe emotional and behavioral problems, along with their families.
When life events become overwhelming, everything can seem out of balance. Whether the challenge you face is anxiety, depression, grief, parenting struggles or something else, my approach to counseling is to help individuals and families find and focus on their strengths. This enables them to find solutions to recreate life balance. I believe in your ability to change and grow. I'm a catalyst for hope and change for my clients.
You know something is wrong, but you are not sure what it is, why it happened, or how to fix it. You think you probably need help, but it's hard to know where to start. You worry about being overmedicated or wasting your time. You want to figure out, once and for all, what is going on and how to take care of it. Does this sound familiar?
You know something is wrong, but you are not sure what it is, why it happened, or how to fix it. You think you probably need help, but it's hard to know where to start. You worry about being overmedicated or wasting your time. You want to figure out, once and for all, what is going on and how to take care of it. Does this sound familiar?
Sometimes in life we struggle with understanding why or how we ended up where we have. I believe that most of us attempt to manage the best we can given our current circumstances, struggles and challenges. Even then life can still seem insurmountable. I want you to know that change is possible, but doing it alone may feel like an added burden. I will work with you collaboratively to navigate the challenges at hand. My goal is to provide an unbiased, welcoming, and therapeutic environment.
Sometimes in life we struggle with understanding why or how we ended up where we have. I believe that most of us attempt to manage the best we can given our current circumstances, struggles and challenges. Even then life can still seem insurmountable. I want you to know that change is possible, but doing it alone may feel like an added burden. I will work with you collaboratively to navigate the challenges at hand. My goal is to provide an unbiased, welcoming, and therapeutic environment.
Do you feel overwhelmed with some of your life circumstances? Have you experienced trauma: a divorce, job-loss, traumatic birth, difficult diagnosis, or domestic violence? Are you depressed, struggling with low self-esteem, lacking motivation, or needing help transitioning through life? I believe that every individual has what it takes to succeed and live a fulfilling life. Sometimes, we have to go through the darkest storms to see the brightest rainbows. Without the right tools and a safe non-judgmental space, it may feel impossible to weather the storm on your own.
Do you feel overwhelmed with some of your life circumstances? Have you experienced trauma: a divorce, job-loss, traumatic birth, difficult diagnosis, or domestic violence? Are you depressed, struggling with low self-esteem, lacking motivation, or needing help transitioning through life? I believe that every individual has what it takes to succeed and live a fulfilling life. Sometimes, we have to go through the darkest storms to see the brightest rainbows. Without the right tools and a safe non-judgmental space, it may feel impossible to weather the storm on your own.
Courage isn’t having the strength to go on - it is going on when you don’t feel like you have the strength. You need an immense amount of courage to stay the course and struggle even when you are almost ready to give up on life. I am here to listen, and walk beside you even when it feels like everything and maybe everyone is against you.
Courage isn’t having the strength to go on - it is going on when you don’t feel like you have the strength. You need an immense amount of courage to stay the course and struggle even when you are almost ready to give up on life. I am here to listen, and walk beside you even when it feels like everything and maybe everyone is against you.
Here at LifeThrive we believe you can unlock your full potential. We believe in focusing on the whole person, not just the person's symptoms. We believe sometimes we need need to look outside of the box at more advanced treatments. When adding these treatments, true change can occur in disorders that are often thought of as permanent or treatment resistant. Some of the disorders we have worked with and seen positive change in include: ADHD, anxiety, dysthymia, major depressive disorder, autism spectrum disorders, attachment disorders, OCD, personality disorders, and more.
Here at LifeThrive we believe you can unlock your full potential. We believe in focusing on the whole person, not just the person's symptoms. We believe sometimes we need need to look outside of the box at more advanced treatments. When adding these treatments, true change can occur in disorders that are often thought of as permanent or treatment resistant. Some of the disorders we have worked with and seen positive change in include: ADHD, anxiety, dysthymia, major depressive disorder, autism spectrum disorders, attachment disorders, OCD, personality disorders, and more.
Hi! I am Sierra Larson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 6 years of clinical experience working with all age groups in areas such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, and stress. I use a variety of treatments such as CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, Play, Solution-Focused, and Strength-Based Practices to help you become who you want to become. I believe in growth, change, and that anyone is capable of making their life what they want it to be with some help.
Hi! I am Sierra Larson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 6 years of clinical experience working with all age groups in areas such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, and stress. I use a variety of treatments such as CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, Play, Solution-Focused, and Strength-Based Practices to help you become who you want to become. I believe in growth, change, and that anyone is capable of making their life what they want it to be with some help.
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Lucy Scott is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who originally trained as a Trauma Informed Art Psychotherapist in New York. She has since become a certified trainer in the Attachment Regulation Competency (ARC) framework, trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Sensory Motor Affect Regulation Therapy (SMART). I have traditionally worked with clients and family systems impacted by complex trauma. I work with clients struggling from post traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, negative self concept, parental concerns and relationship challenges.
Lucy Scott is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who originally trained as a Trauma Informed Art Psychotherapist in New York. She has since become a certified trainer in the Attachment Regulation Competency (ARC) framework, trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Sensory Motor Affect Regulation Therapy (SMART). I have traditionally worked with clients and family systems impacted by complex trauma. I work with clients struggling from post traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, negative self concept, parental concerns and relationship challenges.
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), parent education and child/adolescent issues.
You deserve to live a life that you love. There are many people who see therapy as something intrusive, not necessary or believing that they will be judged. As a therapist, I believe that the connection built between the patient and therapist is the foundation that can lead you to the life that you want to live. My only goal as a therapist is to help you achieve your goals and to see you become happier with the life you are currently living. Yes, sometimes therapy can bring up painful emotions, memories or events, but this pain can lead to growth and a better life.
), parent education and child/adolescent issues.
You deserve to live a life that you love. There are many people who see therapy as something intrusive, not necessary or believing that they will be judged. As a therapist, I believe that the connection built between the patient and therapist is the foundation that can lead you to the life that you want to live. My only goal as a therapist is to help you achieve your goals and to see you become happier with the life you are currently living. Yes, sometimes therapy can bring up painful emotions, memories or events, but this pain can lead to growth and a better life.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, my speciality is in understanding children, adolescents, and families.
Parenting doesn't come with a manual; raising children and adolescents often raises many questions. Whether you have a child who isn't talking or you keep getting calls from school about concerns about their behavior - treatment can support you in your role of raising your child. As parents, sometimes you may want to pull your hair out or you feel like others don't understand. You may benefit from coming in and learning ways to manage stress, help your child with coping skills, and find the life you'd like to be living. Psychological services are designed around your well-being, you aren't crazy - life is just sometimes hard.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, my speciality is in understanding children, adolescents, and families.
Parenting doesn't come with a manual; raising children and adolescents often raises many questions. Whether you have a child who isn't talking or you keep getting calls from school about concerns about their behavior - treatment can support you in your role of raising your child. As parents, sometimes you may want to pull your hair out or you feel like others don't understand. You may benefit from coming in and learning ways to manage stress, help your child with coping skills, and find the life you'd like to be living. Psychological services are designed around your well-being, you aren't crazy - life is just sometimes hard.
Karyn Schwitters, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carbondale, IL 62901
For the past several years, I have worked as an attachment and trauma focused therapist providing parenting coaching and counseling to parents and their children, both separately and together.
I believe in the importance of each individual and in honoring your story, and it is my sole purpose to have clients feel valued and understood, within a trusting, open minded relationship. I operate from a strengths based perspective, offering hope and healing to individuals and families. Testimonial:: "My oldest son and I have worked with Karyn for about three years. She has truly been the light at the end of a very difficult and dark tunnel. Our family will forever be very grateful for her help! Karyn is truly gifted at what she does."
For the past several years, I have worked as an attachment and trauma focused therapist providing parenting coaching and counseling to parents and their children, both separately and together.
I believe in the importance of each individual and in honoring your story, and it is my sole purpose to have clients feel valued and understood, within a trusting, open minded relationship. I operate from a strengths based perspective, offering hope and healing to individuals and families. Testimonial:: "My oldest son and I have worked with Karyn for about three years. She has truly been the light at the end of a very difficult and dark tunnel. Our family will forever be very grateful for her help! Karyn is truly gifted at what she does."
Shayne Parks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, MSW
Verified Verified
Carrier Mills, IL 62917 (Online Only)
I currently work at my day job with children 5-12, to assist with ADD, Anger, Sexual Abuse, grief etc.
I am a 47-year-old white Christian male that has been married for 29 years. I have three kids 26,19 and 16. I also have a spunky granddaughter who is five years old. I have a Master in Psych, as well as a MSW in Social Work. I also carry a CADC for work in Substance Abuse. I received my MSW from SIUC in Carbondale Illinois.
I currently work at my day job with children 5-12, to assist with ADD, Anger, Sexual Abuse, grief etc.
I am a 47-year-old white Christian male that has been married for 29 years. I have three kids 26,19 and 16. I also have a spunky granddaughter who is five years old. I have a Master in Psych, as well as a MSW in Social Work. I also carry a CADC for work in Substance Abuse. I received my MSW from SIUC in Carbondale Illinois.
I am a School Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with 26 years of working with children,adults and families.
Making a decision to come to counseling can be a frightening one. Please know many people come the first time very apprehensive. Together we will build you up and give you the confidence and tools you need to make healthy life choices. The goal is a healthy, happy you!
I am a School Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with 26 years of working with children,adults and families.
Making a decision to come to counseling can be a frightening one. Please know many people come the first time very apprehensive. Together we will build you up and give you the confidence and tools you need to make healthy life choices. The goal is a healthy, happy you!
Brenda Sullivan-Rice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Elkville, IL 62932 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Brenda Rice, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my Master's Degree from University of Texas in Arlington, TX in 1989. I have been providing outpatient therapy for children, adolescents and adults for the past 20 plus years.
Hello, my name is Brenda Rice, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my Master's Degree from University of Texas in Arlington, TX in 1989. I have been providing outpatient therapy for children, adolescents and adults for the past 20 plus years.
I specialize in working with adults, adolescents, elementary age children, teens and clergy or religious professionals.
Have you suffered loss: loved ones, broken relationships, job, possessions? We all have suffered loss. We all have struggles. We all need someone to talk to in order to share our hurts and our struggles. We each need someone who is willing to walk through the difficult valleys of life with us to know that we are not alone in our journey. I would love to be a part of your journey to healing and restoration; to find purpose, meaning and hope in the struggles of this life. "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." - Romans 15:13
I specialize in working with adults, adolescents, elementary age children, teens and clergy or religious professionals.
Have you suffered loss: loved ones, broken relationships, job, possessions? We all have suffered loss. We all have struggles. We all need someone to talk to in order to share our hurts and our struggles. We each need someone who is willing to walk through the difficult valleys of life with us to know that we are not alone in our journey. I would love to be a part of your journey to healing and restoration; to find purpose, meaning and hope in the struggles of this life. "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." - Romans 15:13
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Metropolis, IL 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 Metropolis 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 Metropolis 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.