Child Therapists in Poolesville, MD

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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Germantown
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Poolesville, MD 20837
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
(855) 524-5193 View (855) 524-5193
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Lenny Smith
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Poolesville, MD 20837
Many people find that the process of finding a therapist and enjoying the therapeutic process is tedious and even scary. At Ten Ten Counseling, we make the process simple and easy so that you can get the help you need at a place you want to go. We provide therapy on a gorgeous 100 acre horse farm so that you and your loved ones will be sure to improve your relationships while enjoying great views and privacy. You or your loved one will connect with their therapist on a more comfortable and engaging level than other busy offices can provide.
Many people find that the process of finding a therapist and enjoying the therapeutic process is tedious and even scary. At Ten Ten Counseling, we make the process simple and easy so that you can get the help you need at a place you want to go. We provide therapy on a gorgeous 100 acre horse farm so that you and your loved ones will be sure to improve your relationships while enjoying great views and privacy. You or your loved one will connect with their therapist on a more comfortable and engaging level than other busy offices can provide.
(240) 394-4938 View (240) 394-4938
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Mary Wiggins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Poolesville, MD 20837
Mary C. Wiggins is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia with over 15 years of experience. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from James Madison University and Master of Education degree from George Mason University in Counseling and Development, Community Agency Counseling. Mary's counseling philosophy and primary approach is to meet the client where they are, working collaboratively with warmth and compassion to tailor each client's treatment around their unique circumstance.
Mary C. Wiggins is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia with over 15 years of experience. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from James Madison University and Master of Education degree from George Mason University in Counseling and Development, Community Agency Counseling. Mary's counseling philosophy and primary approach is to meet the client where they are, working collaboratively with warmth and compassion to tailor each client's treatment around their unique circumstance.
(571) 556-7591 View (571) 556-7591
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Cindy W Styles
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Poolesville, MD 20837
If you are looking for a therapist who is a calm presence and can help you sort out your current life situation, you may have found the right person. I am someone who is "in the moment" with clients, attending to what they need now and eventually challenging them to look at past patterns of thoughts and behaviors to gain insight into making changes that will help them achieve their goals in life. This is done in collaboration with my clients and at a comfortable pace for them.
If you are looking for a therapist who is a calm presence and can help you sort out your current life situation, you may have found the right person. I am someone who is "in the moment" with clients, attending to what they need now and eventually challenging them to look at past patterns of thoughts and behaviors to gain insight into making changes that will help them achieve their goals in life. This is done in collaboration with my clients and at a comfortable pace for them.
(301) 861-0085 View (301) 861-0085
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Jamie Kashima
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Poolesville, MD 20837  (Online Only)
Are you feeling stressed, anxious or overwhelmed? Are you in the midst of a life transition? Therapy can help you to gain understanding and get to the bottom of these emotions. Then it can help you to gain skills to manage present and future challenges. Therapy is also a great tool to help you through life changes and transitions.
Are you feeling stressed, anxious or overwhelmed? Are you in the midst of a life transition? Therapy can help you to gain understanding and get to the bottom of these emotions. Then it can help you to gain skills to manage present and future challenges. Therapy is also a great tool to help you through life changes and transitions.
(410) 824-5223 View (410) 824-5223

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Emma Hughes
Counselor, MA, LGPC
Verified Verified
North Potomac, MD 20878
Have you just about given up all hope because your life "has always been this way?" Perhaps you are having difficulty adjusting to a loved one with a developmental disability. Or maybe your child is facing difficulties of their own. Whatever the challenge is, I believe that you have the autonomy to edit and make meaning of your story.
Have you just about given up all hope because your life "has always been this way?" Perhaps you are having difficulty adjusting to a loved one with a developmental disability. Or maybe your child is facing difficulties of their own. Whatever the challenge is, I believe that you have the autonomy to edit and make meaning of your story.
(240) 663-5445 View (240) 663-5445
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Karen Scalio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Germantown, MD 20874
Please note I do not provide individual therapy to adults, only children and adolescents.
I have experience working with children, adolescents and their families. I am passionate about helping young people thrive. I like to challenge my clients to find their inner strength by helping them to develop effective coping skills. I like to engage my clients with creative interactions; this fosters trust and reinforces the practice of their skills. I believe development of one's strengths will create a lasting healing effect.
Please note I do not provide individual therapy to adults, only children and adolescents.
I have experience working with children, adolescents and their families. I am passionate about helping young people thrive. I like to challenge my clients to find their inner strength by helping them to develop effective coping skills. I like to engage my clients with creative interactions; this fosters trust and reinforces the practice of their skills. I believe development of one's strengths will create a lasting healing effect.
(321) 419-1790 View (321) 419-1790
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Quantum Change
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Germantown, MD 20874  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I offer support for my clients to develop coping skills, reduce stress, improve self-esteem and create healthier relationships through better communication. My ideal clients include families, couples, children and adolescents having difficulty understanding each other and feeling overwhelmed with the increasing demands of work, home and school. By working with families I can address underlying issues of conflict, stress, anxiety, fear, depression, etc. I address the many difficulties or obstacles preventing them to function effectively in daily life and appreciate each other.
I offer support for my clients to develop coping skills, reduce stress, improve self-esteem and create healthier relationships through better communication. My ideal clients include families, couples, children and adolescents having difficulty understanding each other and feeling overwhelmed with the increasing demands of work, home and school. By working with families I can address underlying issues of conflict, stress, anxiety, fear, depression, etc. I address the many difficulties or obstacles preventing them to function effectively in daily life and appreciate each other.
(240) 205-7553 View (240) 205-7553
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Elizabeth J Petrolle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Germantown, MD 20876
I have a post-graduate speciality in children and adolescents to further my knowledge of the younger population.
My practice offers a safe, warm, & non-judgmental environment for patients to open up their minds and become the best they can be. I use a strength's based approach to start by acknowledging what each patient does well; we build on that to address areas s/he is struggling in and establish goals to work towards. I use a variety of therapeutic modalities to help each patient get the individualized approach s/he needs to be successful.
I have a post-graduate speciality in children and adolescents to further my knowledge of the younger population.
My practice offers a safe, warm, & non-judgmental environment for patients to open up their minds and become the best they can be. I use a strength's based approach to start by acknowledging what each patient does well; we build on that to address areas s/he is struggling in and establish goals to work towards. I use a variety of therapeutic modalities to help each patient get the individualized approach s/he needs to be successful.
(443) 399-2610 View (443) 399-2610
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Ruchi Bhargava
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
I work with children, adolescents, young adults and adults, including couples and families.
Welcome! I am currently accepting new clients. It may have been hard for you to take this first step in seeking help. I want to ease your mind. I believe that treating the whole person is essential to providing the best care. I provide a multifaceted collaborative approach to treatment and concentrate on an individual strengths. Many times we go through life feeling stuck or in a state of limbo, but when we begin to explore the reasons and underlying issues, it can become clear what exactly is standing between oneself and the goal. I provide both therapeutic and assessment services.
I work with children, adolescents, young adults and adults, including couples and families.
Welcome! I am currently accepting new clients. It may have been hard for you to take this first step in seeking help. I want to ease your mind. I believe that treating the whole person is essential to providing the best care. I provide a multifaceted collaborative approach to treatment and concentrate on an individual strengths. Many times we go through life feeling stuck or in a state of limbo, but when we begin to explore the reasons and underlying issues, it can become clear what exactly is standing between oneself and the goal. I provide both therapeutic and assessment services.
(301) 205-5386 View (301) 205-5386
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Amy Pelletier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Amy believes in helping children and families learn skills that will strengthen their ability to solve problems, cope with stressful situations, and connect with others.
Amy has over a decade of experience working with children, adolescents, and families in a variety of settings, including outpatient mental health, school-based, and private practice. She is dedicated to helping children and families navigate life’s challenges. Amy’s approach to therapy involves creating a safe and supportive environment for her clients where she uses cognitive behavioral therapy and play therapy techniques to help clients experiencing a range difficulties, including anxiety, OCD, depression, ADHD, emotional dysregulation, and behavior issues.
Amy believes in helping children and families learn skills that will strengthen their ability to solve problems, cope with stressful situations, and connect with others.
Amy has over a decade of experience working with children, adolescents, and families in a variety of settings, including outpatient mental health, school-based, and private practice. She is dedicated to helping children and families navigate life’s challenges. Amy’s approach to therapy involves creating a safe and supportive environment for her clients where she uses cognitive behavioral therapy and play therapy techniques to help clients experiencing a range difficulties, including anxiety, OCD, depression, ADHD, emotional dysregulation, and behavior issues.
(301) 417-5840 View (301) 417-5840
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Rachel B Singer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Darnestown, MD 20878
I work with individuals, couples, families, and children. I specialize in addiction, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, family conflict and grief. My greatest intention is to help clients understand themselves better and improve their quality of life and relationships. I cater my approach to each client, responding to their own unique problems and personality style. This is not a "one-size-fits-all" practice.
I work with individuals, couples, families, and children. I specialize in addiction, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, family conflict and grief. My greatest intention is to help clients understand themselves better and improve their quality of life and relationships. I cater my approach to each client, responding to their own unique problems and personality style. This is not a "one-size-fits-all" practice.
(301) 960-3955 View (301) 960-3955
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Mark Macauley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Your child may have a hard time navigating daily life stressors such as school, activities, and social situations.
In person or virtual, we'll work together to help you or your child develop effective skills to help manage daily stressors, process past traumas, manage anxiety, etc. Life can bring many situations that leave us feelings confused, overwhelmed and out of control. While working together I will be able to help you with being able understand how these situations impact you. We will work towards developing tools to take control and manage the situation more effectively. As a parent, I will support you as well as your child in navigating life's challenges.
Your child may have a hard time navigating daily life stressors such as school, activities, and social situations.
In person or virtual, we'll work together to help you or your child develop effective skills to help manage daily stressors, process past traumas, manage anxiety, etc. Life can bring many situations that leave us feelings confused, overwhelmed and out of control. While working together I will be able to help you with being able understand how these situations impact you. We will work towards developing tools to take control and manage the situation more effectively. As a parent, I will support you as well as your child in navigating life's challenges.
(240) 301-1385 View (240) 301-1385
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The Treatment and Learning Centers
Counselor, LCPC-S, BC-DMT, ASDCS
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
TLC is a multi-disciplinary group of psychologists, OT's, & SLP's. The core of our philosophy is the belief that our focus is on people, not on diagnoses/disabilities. With that in mind, we develop an individualized plan with every child, young adult, and family. We use a holistic, strengths-based approach to help individuals reduce symptoms of anxiety or depression, develop better self-esteem, learn new coping skills, improve social skills, and learn how to communicate more effectively. With these skills, children, teens, and adults can develop more positive relationships and improve their functioning at school or work.
TLC is a multi-disciplinary group of psychologists, OT's, & SLP's. The core of our philosophy is the belief that our focus is on people, not on diagnoses/disabilities. With that in mind, we develop an individualized plan with every child, young adult, and family. We use a holistic, strengths-based approach to help individuals reduce symptoms of anxiety or depression, develop better self-esteem, learn new coping skills, improve social skills, and learn how to communicate more effectively. With these skills, children, teens, and adults can develop more positive relationships and improve their functioning at school or work.
(240) 534-1644 View (240) 534-1644
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The Family Counseling Center of Greater Washington
Licensed Professional Counselor, DCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
FCCGW has qualified, bilingual (Korean/English) licensed counselors who work with children, youth, couples, families, and individuals.
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, worried, or panicked? Are you having trouble with your work, school, or family? If you need to speak to someone about your struggles, you are in the right place. The Family Counseling Center of Greater Washington (FCCGW) is a counseling and mental health services center providing a full range of counseling and mental health services to adults and children living in Maryland and Virginia. FCCGW has been serving people with mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual problems for over 50 years with qualified helping professionals trained in trauma-informed therapeutic interventions.
FCCGW has qualified, bilingual (Korean/English) licensed counselors who work with children, youth, couples, families, and individuals.
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, worried, or panicked? Are you having trouble with your work, school, or family? If you need to speak to someone about your struggles, you are in the right place. The Family Counseling Center of Greater Washington (FCCGW) is a counseling and mental health services center providing a full range of counseling and mental health services to adults and children living in Maryland and Virginia. FCCGW has been serving people with mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual problems for over 50 years with qualified helping professionals trained in trauma-informed therapeutic interventions.
(571) 604-5992 View (571) 604-5992
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Murray Kramer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Murray Kramer has been a holistic psychotherapist for over 30 years. He graduated with a B.A. in Psychology from City College of New York in 1967. He went on to study Folklore and Folklife at the University of Pennsylvania, and received an M.A. in 1970. He then became intensively involved Zen meditation, and was in residence in Zen centers for 17 years. His approach to working with children, adolescents, adults and families, is to start with where the individual is, and to bring to bear psychodynamic principles, within a supportive, open space encouraging insight and healing.
Murray Kramer has been a holistic psychotherapist for over 30 years. He graduated with a B.A. in Psychology from City College of New York in 1967. He went on to study Folklore and Folklife at the University of Pennsylvania, and received an M.A. in 1970. He then became intensively involved Zen meditation, and was in residence in Zen centers for 17 years. His approach to working with children, adolescents, adults and families, is to start with where the individual is, and to bring to bear psychodynamic principles, within a supportive, open space encouraging insight and healing.
(301) 842-6073 View (301) 842-6073
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Nathaniel A Sawyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Germantown, MD 20876
I specialize in treating behavioral issues such as defiant behavior and anger or aggression in children.
I have a lot of experience with both adults and children who have mental health, behavioral problems, and substance abuse issues. I use an ecclectic approach and tailor the therapy style to the individual patient.
I specialize in treating behavioral issues such as defiant behavior and anger or aggression in children.
I have a lot of experience with both adults and children who have mental health, behavioral problems, and substance abuse issues. I use an ecclectic approach and tailor the therapy style to the individual patient.
(301) 684-5041 View (301) 684-5041
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Elena Wright-Aguilar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Hi, I am Elena, a bilingual child and adult psychotherapist located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Are you a caregiver, parent or do you have a child who is struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression, lowered self-esteem, feelings of being overwhelmed? Are you going through difficult transitions? Are you facing the effects of traumatic life experiences? I am here to work with you to help restore your sense of confidence, effectiveness, and wellbeing.
Hi, I am Elena, a bilingual child and adult psychotherapist located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Are you a caregiver, parent or do you have a child who is struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression, lowered self-esteem, feelings of being overwhelmed? Are you going through difficult transitions? Are you facing the effects of traumatic life experiences? I am here to work with you to help restore your sense of confidence, effectiveness, and wellbeing.
(240) 201-2410 View (240) 201-2410
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Elena Iannacito
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Germantown, MD 20874  (Online Only)
Everyone deserves a space where they feel empowered, seen, and heard. We can work through those hard feelings in a safe and supportive environment. My name is Elena, I am a Master of Social Work student at Grand Canyon University. I specialize in working with children and teens. I have experience working with anxiety and depression.
Everyone deserves a space where they feel empowered, seen, and heard. We can work through those hard feelings in a safe and supportive environment. My name is Elena, I am a Master of Social Work student at Grand Canyon University. I specialize in working with children and teens. I have experience working with anxiety and depression.
(443) 234-0462 View (443) 234-0462
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Cathy Caldwell - For Teens Or Tweens
Counselor, LCPC, ATR
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
I help with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions with children, teens and adults.
Is your child stressed, overwhelmed or more irritable now than ever? Are you exhausted trying to help your kids with their big feelings? Perhaps your child/teen is not happy or doesn't seem like themself anymore. Counseling can help you and your child navigete these issues. We offer flexible schedules and after school sessions.
I help with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions with children, teens and adults.
Is your child stressed, overwhelmed or more irritable now than ever? Are you exhausted trying to help your kids with their big feelings? Perhaps your child/teen is not happy or doesn't seem like themself anymore. Counseling can help you and your child navigete these issues. We offer flexible schedules and after school sessions.
(240) 908-8146 View (240) 908-8146

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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Poolesville, MD 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 Poolesville 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.