Child Therapists in Charlton, MA
Michael J McManus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlton, MA 01507
After more than ten years of work with traumatized children and adolescents in the state's child welfare system and now currently working in the adoption and foster care community, I have always felt a strong connection to families and and have worked hard to demonstrate my cultural competency.
Current openings with clinicians credentialed with BCBS. The ideal client who I work with therapeutically is motivated and desires change. This client values the therapeutic relationship while also working toward success quickly. This client should be excited, even if a little bit anxious, about gaining valuable insight into themselves and their place in their life. As far as couples/marriage counseling is concerned, couples should be motivated to stay together and not simply stop off at therapy before divorce. Couples should be willing to work hard and look at themselves as individuals as well as a family.
After more than ten years of work with traumatized children and adolescents in the state's child welfare system and now currently working in the adoption and foster care community, I have always felt a strong connection to families and and have worked hard to demonstrate my cultural competency.
Current openings with clinicians credentialed with BCBS. The ideal client who I work with therapeutically is motivated and desires change. This client values the therapeutic relationship while also working toward success quickly. This client should be excited, even if a little bit anxious, about gaining valuable insight into themselves and their place in their life. As far as couples/marriage counseling is concerned, couples should be motivated to stay together and not simply stop off at therapy before divorce. Couples should be willing to work hard and look at themselves as individuals as well as a family.
Karin E Peterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Charlton, MA 01507 (Online Only)
I work with children, adolescents and adults to promote learning, healing and growing. As a Client of mine, we focus on your strengths while we work towards managing your setbacks, pressures, and losses that life presents. I would support you to cope emotionally and rationally with these challenges. To build your resilience and power, I listen openly to who you are and who you want to become while gently pointing out reality .
I work with children, adolescents and adults to promote learning, healing and growing. As a Client of mine, we focus on your strengths while we work towards managing your setbacks, pressures, and losses that life presents. I would support you to cope emotionally and rationally with these challenges. To build your resilience and power, I listen openly to who you are and who you want to become while gently pointing out reality .
Beth Danforth, LICSW - Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Charlton, MA 01507
I am Beth Danforth, LICSW. I am now a provider of Blue Cross/Blue Shieid, Tufts, and United Behavioral Health insurances and presently have availability to see new clients on Friday mornings and early afternoons. I have extensive experience working with troubled adolescents, children, and adults with past trauma issues. I use a variety of methods and approaches depending on the need of my clients. I am Level II trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which facilitate rapid processing of past trauma. I have expertise in working with adolescents who have sexually abused young children.
I am Beth Danforth, LICSW. I am now a provider of Blue Cross/Blue Shieid, Tufts, and United Behavioral Health insurances and presently have availability to see new clients on Friday mornings and early afternoons. I have extensive experience working with troubled adolescents, children, and adults with past trauma issues. I use a variety of methods and approaches depending on the need of my clients. I am Level II trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which facilitate rapid processing of past trauma. I have expertise in working with adolescents who have sexually abused young children.
Stephanie Mancini Judith Bergeron Counseling Connections
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Charlton, MA 01507 (Online Only)
As clinical social workers and experienced psychotherapists, we believe that people of all ages are able to grow and overcome the obstacles that life presents. We are dedicated to providing effective, strengths-based counseling to empower our clients on their journey to a healthier and brighter future. We have over twenty-five years experience providing counseling for children, adolescents, families, and adults. We work together with clients to achieve their personal goals in a safe environment.
As clinical social workers and experienced psychotherapists, we believe that people of all ages are able to grow and overcome the obstacles that life presents. We are dedicated to providing effective, strengths-based counseling to empower our clients on their journey to a healthier and brighter future. We have over twenty-five years experience providing counseling for children, adolescents, families, and adults. We work together with clients to achieve their personal goals in a safe environment.
She is skilled in helping older children through adults reduce feelings of anxiety and depression as well as heal from trauma.
From your first meeting, Melissa strives to make you feel heard and at ease. Melissa creates a warm and safe environment and believes that building trust and rapport with her clients is key to healing
She is skilled in helping older children through adults reduce feelings of anxiety and depression as well as heal from trauma.
From your first meeting, Melissa strives to make you feel heard and at ease. Melissa creates a warm and safe environment and believes that building trust and rapport with her clients is key to healing
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I have over 10 years experience as a licensed practitioner and over 30 years working with children and families.
As a licensed mental health clinician, I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and trauma related disorders. I work with families to improve relationships and individuals of all ages who suffer from traumatic experiences.
I have over 10 years experience as a licensed practitioner and over 30 years working with children and families.
As a licensed mental health clinician, I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and trauma related disorders. I work with families to improve relationships and individuals of all ages who suffer from traumatic experiences.
Mitchell D Gurk, PhD
Psychologist, PhD, MFT, BCPC, Diploma
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spencer, MA 01562
With children, treatment approach is family-centered.
Treatment is results oriented, which means we work together at the beginning to define the changes that are meaningful to you. In a basic sense, psychotherapy is for thinking about feelings. We are all part of systems, be they family, work or society. The outcome is more freedom to be yourself. All inquiries referrals scheduling by phone: please call 508.885.3861. Repeat your calls (on the hour) to reach me quickest in person. No written messages! No computer inquiries!
With children, treatment approach is family-centered.
Treatment is results oriented, which means we work together at the beginning to define the changes that are meaningful to you. In a basic sense, psychotherapy is for thinking about feelings. We are all part of systems, be they family, work or society. The outcome is more freedom to be yourself. All inquiries referrals scheduling by phone: please call 508.885.3861. Repeat your calls (on the hour) to reach me quickest in person. No written messages! No computer inquiries!
A therapist since 2002 with experience working with children and adolescents aged 5-18, young adults, and adults.
*NEW CLIENTS ACCEPTED via TELEHEALTH* Ever feel like you have a way to do something, and though it does not work the way it seems like it should, you feel it “works for you?” Do you find that you have a way of behaving and struggle to break free from yourself? I find that humans act in patterns. We think about a problem and act in a way that is the most comfortable to us and tend to repeat these patterns regardless of the result. I work with people living with depression, anxiety, trauma, anger concerns, separation/loss/grief issues, and people coping with discrimination.
A therapist since 2002 with experience working with children and adolescents aged 5-18, young adults, and adults.
*NEW CLIENTS ACCEPTED via TELEHEALTH* Ever feel like you have a way to do something, and though it does not work the way it seems like it should, you feel it “works for you?” Do you find that you have a way of behaving and struggle to break free from yourself? I find that humans act in patterns. We think about a problem and act in a way that is the most comfortable to us and tend to repeat these patterns regardless of the result. I work with people living with depression, anxiety, trauma, anger concerns, separation/loss/grief issues, and people coping with discrimination.
Providing treatment to children, adults and families to improve lives and to foster change and growth. We also specialize in behavior problems often seen in school and home environments.
Providing treatment to children, adults and families to improve lives and to foster change and growth. We also specialize in behavior problems often seen in school and home environments.
Welcome! Life can be challenging at times, for grownups and for children, and the past few years have been especially so, with the pandemic, social distancing, the significant disruptions to routines and relationships that these have caused, and heated divisions at home and abroad. Some who previously had no mental health concerns have found themselves feeling anxious or depressed. Others who already struggled with stress and worries, have found their anxiety increased so much that it interferes with their daily lives.
Welcome! Life can be challenging at times, for grownups and for children, and the past few years have been especially so, with the pandemic, social distancing, the significant disruptions to routines and relationships that these have caused, and heated divisions at home and abroad. Some who previously had no mental health concerns have found themselves feeling anxious or depressed. Others who already struggled with stress and worries, have found their anxiety increased so much that it interferes with their daily lives.
I am a clinical therapist licensed in Massachusetts for 29 years as a clinical psychotherapist. I provide telehealth and in person therapy. I work with clients with a wide range of concerns including Trauma, Anxiety. Addiction, developmental disability, Autism, Depression, PTSD, ADHD, anger management, Parenting skills, OCD, Brain Injury, Children and Adolescents Therapy, Behavioral Management, Substance abuse, Dysmorphia and couple's therapy. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
I am a clinical therapist licensed in Massachusetts for 29 years as a clinical psychotherapist. I provide telehealth and in person therapy. I work with clients with a wide range of concerns including Trauma, Anxiety. Addiction, developmental disability, Autism, Depression, PTSD, ADHD, anger management, Parenting skills, OCD, Brain Injury, Children and Adolescents Therapy, Behavioral Management, Substance abuse, Dysmorphia and couple's therapy. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
Limited availability for appointments on Friday mornings/afternoons only- I work with children, adolescents, and adults in navigating new life experiences and major life transitions.
Limited availability for appointments on Friday mornings/afternoons only- I work with children, adolescents, and adults in navigating new life experiences and major life transitions.
Gisele M Duplessis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Southbridge, MA 01550
I carry hope for positive change with many life issues: addiction issues, anxiety, trauma, depression, blended family complexities, loss and grief, and adult children of dysfunctional family systems, as well as family changes such as divorce.
If you are seeking guidance and support towards a more joyful and balanced life, with holistic interventions, let's work together towards your goals. Everyone meets a time in their life where the barriers to your personal vision of wellness, can feel overwhelming. You can have the support you want to move towards your personal view of success and wellness.
I carry hope for positive change with many life issues: addiction issues, anxiety, trauma, depression, blended family complexities, loss and grief, and adult children of dysfunctional family systems, as well as family changes such as divorce.
If you are seeking guidance and support towards a more joyful and balanced life, with holistic interventions, let's work together towards your goals. Everyone meets a time in their life where the barriers to your personal vision of wellness, can feel overwhelming. You can have the support you want to move towards your personal view of success and wellness.
In my blended practice of mental health counseling and art therapy, I work with families, adults, and children, supporting them in identifying resources and strengths to regain emotional health. In sessions, we work together using the approach that best suits my clients' needs--- art therapy using hands-on creative projects to gently encourage self-expression and gain insight; cognitive behavioral therapy to positively shift thoughts and feelings; and dialectical behavior therapy to enhance mindfulness and increase resilience. Through this therapeutic work, clients develop ways to resolve their issues--- relieving depression, managing anxiety, positively changing behavior, processing trauma, healing from abuse.
In my blended practice of mental health counseling and art therapy, I work with families, adults, and children, supporting them in identifying resources and strengths to regain emotional health. In sessions, we work together using the approach that best suits my clients' needs--- art therapy using hands-on creative projects to gently encourage self-expression and gain insight; cognitive behavioral therapy to positively shift thoughts and feelings; and dialectical behavior therapy to enhance mindfulness and increase resilience. Through this therapeutic work, clients develop ways to resolve their issues--- relieving depression, managing anxiety, positively changing behavior, processing trauma, healing from abuse.
I have been in the field for 10 years and received my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Bay Path University. I have worked with the LGBTQ+ community, refugees, parolees, children, teens, adults, family and couples. I have experience in treating clients with substance use issues, gambling addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, executive functions issues and other mental health concerns.
I have been in the field for 10 years and received my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Bay Path University. I have worked with the LGBTQ+ community, refugees, parolees, children, teens, adults, family and couples. I have experience in treating clients with substance use issues, gambling addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, executive functions issues and other mental health concerns.
Pathways To Wellness Associates, LLC assists high functioning individuals and families to recognize and achieve their full potential in a safe and supportive atmosphere. We provide the highest quality counseling services founded in theory and evidence based practices. Our licensed therapists specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Attachment, Self-Regulation, and Competency (ARC) Framework and Child and Family Therapy.
Pathways To Wellness Associates, LLC assists high functioning individuals and families to recognize and achieve their full potential in a safe and supportive atmosphere. We provide the highest quality counseling services founded in theory and evidence based practices. Our licensed therapists specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Attachment, Self-Regulation, and Competency (ARC) Framework and Child and Family Therapy.
Cynthia Fugere
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd
Verified Verified
Sturbridge, MA 01566 (Online Only)
I have worked in protective child care setting, substance,e abuse, trauma, divorce single parents, separation and loss, childhood developmental issues, military concerns .
The ideal client is one who is searching for way to eliminate or decrease their emotional pain. Issues range from any concern that the client is feeling stuck and unable to move forward. The greater need is to return back to the their previous level of functioning. The goal is to figure out how to get unstuck and decrease painful symptoms.
I have worked in protective child care setting, substance,e abuse, trauma, divorce single parents, separation and loss, childhood developmental issues, military concerns .
The ideal client is one who is searching for way to eliminate or decrease their emotional pain. Issues range from any concern that the client is feeling stuck and unable to move forward. The greater need is to return back to the their previous level of functioning. The goal is to figure out how to get unstuck and decrease painful symptoms.
I work with any age level, from 4 years old, with or without parents, and adults. I work from a heart-centered, client-focused approach. My background is in dance/movement therapy, focusing, and body-oriented psychotherapies. I have years of experience working with young children with emotional and behavioral issues, their families, and adult individuals.
I work with any age level, from 4 years old, with or without parents, and adults. I work from a heart-centered, client-focused approach. My background is in dance/movement therapy, focusing, and body-oriented psychotherapies. I have years of experience working with young children with emotional and behavioral issues, their families, and adult individuals.
I am so very proud that you are reaching out for help. I know it is a very daunting process to find a therapist that will fit YOUR needs and YOUR situation. Have you been feeling anxious, run-down, or overwhelmed about school, parenting, or family struggles? Have you started to see mood and behavioral changes in your child that have started to affect aspects of their life? Or are you struggling with feeling overwhelmed and out of control during pregnancy or after having your baby? If you found yourself nodding in agreement to any of those questions, I hope that you will reach out to start your own healing.
I am so very proud that you are reaching out for help. I know it is a very daunting process to find a therapist that will fit YOUR needs and YOUR situation. Have you been feeling anxious, run-down, or overwhelmed about school, parenting, or family struggles? Have you started to see mood and behavioral changes in your child that have started to affect aspects of their life? Or are you struggling with feeling overwhelmed and out of control during pregnancy or after having your baby? If you found yourself nodding in agreement to any of those questions, I hope that you will reach out to start your own healing.
Currently only accepting clients with OCD and PTSD. My passion is to help others. I specialize in OCD and PTSD treatment and always provide a calm, supportive environment for my clients. I have experience working with people of all ages in both in-person and telehealth settings.
Currently only accepting clients with OCD and PTSD. My passion is to help others. I specialize in OCD and PTSD treatment and always provide a calm, supportive environment for my clients. I have experience working with people of all ages in both in-person and telehealth settings.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Charlton, MA 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 Charlton 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 Charlton 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.