Child Therapists in Takoma Park, MD
My goal as your therapist is to provide support and guidance in navigating life's challenges. I have 45 years of experience as a social worker and therapist in a variety of settings including schools, child welfare, chemical health, and community mental health. I utilize a client centered strength based approach in my practice.
My goal as your therapist is to provide support and guidance in navigating life's challenges. I have 45 years of experience as a social worker and therapist in a variety of settings including schools, child welfare, chemical health, and community mental health. I utilize a client centered strength based approach in my practice.
I have post doctoral training in psychodynamic and psychoanalytic psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults.
"Picking up the telephone to make an initial appointment to see a psychologist, can be difficult for many people for various reasons. One may be feeling wounded, lost, or stuck. I am dedicated to helping children, adolescents, adults, and families begin to heal and get "unstuck" by freeing themselves of distressing and sometimes debilitating feelings such as depression, anxiety, and feeling out of control. I believe awareness and insight into your child's feelings and behaviors, and your feelings and behaviors, is the great gift of psychotherapy. At its best, psychotherapy is a rewarding, productive, and at times, fun experience."
I have post doctoral training in psychodynamic and psychoanalytic psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults.
"Picking up the telephone to make an initial appointment to see a psychologist, can be difficult for many people for various reasons. One may be feeling wounded, lost, or stuck. I am dedicated to helping children, adolescents, adults, and families begin to heal and get "unstuck" by freeing themselves of distressing and sometimes debilitating feelings such as depression, anxiety, and feeling out of control. I believe awareness and insight into your child's feelings and behaviors, and your feelings and behaviors, is the great gift of psychotherapy. At its best, psychotherapy is a rewarding, productive, and at times, fun experience."
Elaina Vasserman-Stokes
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Takoma Park, MD 20901
I offer individual, couples, and play therapy to adults, children, and parents.
My clinical expertise is in issues related to emotional regulation, trauma, loss, and early life attachment experiences. I have a particular interest in supporting parents of young children (particularly at this time and in relationship to COVID-related school and care transitions). My approach can broadly be described as insight oriented and rooted in attachment, relational, and interpersonal theories as well as self-psychology. My expertise rests on meaningful personal experiences and on continuing rigorous training and teaching.
I offer individual, couples, and play therapy to adults, children, and parents.
My clinical expertise is in issues related to emotional regulation, trauma, loss, and early life attachment experiences. I have a particular interest in supporting parents of young children (particularly at this time and in relationship to COVID-related school and care transitions). My approach can broadly be described as insight oriented and rooted in attachment, relational, and interpersonal theories as well as self-psychology. My expertise rests on meaningful personal experiences and on continuing rigorous training and teaching.
Tashya Wilson, Psy.D. - Parenting On Call, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Waitlist for new clients
I completed my pediatric psychology residency and post-doctoral fellowship in pediatric psychology at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, serving as Chief Resident.
Parenting children and teens can be overwhelming. Allow me to help support, encourage, and empower you along your parenting journey. I provide developmentally sound individual psychotherapy to children and teens, using evidence-based treatment approaches rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy. Treatment approaches are tailored to fit your child’s unique needs. I give parents tools to build and strengthen healthy, loving relationships with their children. I am licensed to practice in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
I completed my pediatric psychology residency and post-doctoral fellowship in pediatric psychology at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, serving as Chief Resident.
Parenting children and teens can be overwhelming. Allow me to help support, encourage, and empower you along your parenting journey. I provide developmentally sound individual psychotherapy to children and teens, using evidence-based treatment approaches rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy. Treatment approaches are tailored to fit your child’s unique needs. I give parents tools to build and strengthen healthy, loving relationships with their children. I am licensed to practice in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
Our group of seasoned clinicians provides therapy for children, families, adults, and couples for issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, school issues, and relationship challenges.
You may be looking for more calm in your own life, or for your family and loved ones. You, your child, your family, and/or your partner may be in search of a supportive and non-judgmental space to help work through difficult feelings and relationships. We live in an area and a time of great stress and anxiety, and it can be extremely helpful to work through these stresses with the support and expertise of a caring professional.
Our group of seasoned clinicians provides therapy for children, families, adults, and couples for issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, school issues, and relationship challenges.
You may be looking for more calm in your own life, or for your family and loved ones. You, your child, your family, and/or your partner may be in search of a supportive and non-judgmental space to help work through difficult feelings and relationships. We live in an area and a time of great stress and anxiety, and it can be extremely helpful to work through these stresses with the support and expertise of a caring professional.
Laura Charlotte Goss
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, LGPAT
Verified Verified
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Waitlist for new clients
My primary experience is with individuals with complex-ptsd or developmental trauma, developmental disabilities, mood disorders, severe and persistent mental illness, and/or comorbid disorders; I have worked intensively with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
Please note - I am only accepting clients who are age 13+. I am an art therapist and counselor, and my specialties are complex-PTSD, PTSD, DID, and neurodevelomental disorders. Life changes after trauma. Childhood trauma can set us up to have difficult relationships and a weakened identity. Navigating the world can feel uncertain. Safety may be elusive or non-existent. The wonderful news is that therapy works. In terms of individuals with nuerodevelopmental disorders, I particularly specialize in individuals with a co-occurring psychotic disorder.
My primary experience is with individuals with complex-ptsd or developmental trauma, developmental disabilities, mood disorders, severe and persistent mental illness, and/or comorbid disorders; I have worked intensively with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
Please note - I am only accepting clients who are age 13+. I am an art therapist and counselor, and my specialties are complex-PTSD, PTSD, DID, and neurodevelomental disorders. Life changes after trauma. Childhood trauma can set us up to have difficult relationships and a weakened identity. Navigating the world can feel uncertain. Safety may be elusive or non-existent. The wonderful news is that therapy works. In terms of individuals with nuerodevelopmental disorders, I particularly specialize in individuals with a co-occurring psychotic disorder.
Keri Sartin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Takoma Park, MD 20912 (Online Only)
I am Trauma Informed and use modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in my work with children and adults.
My name is Keri Sartin and I am the owner of Limitless Psychotherapy Services. I am really passionate about serving and helping people. I started my private practice in 2022 after practicing as a school social worker for 9 years and providing services to adults for over 15 years. I believe adults and children, do best when they feel heard and have supportive people in their lives. I enjoy working to address concerns of anxiety, depression, and general life changes. I also have a passion for helping parents better understand and connect with their children to transform and enhance the parent- child relationship.
I am Trauma Informed and use modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in my work with children and adults.
My name is Keri Sartin and I am the owner of Limitless Psychotherapy Services. I am really passionate about serving and helping people. I started my private practice in 2022 after practicing as a school social worker for 9 years and providing services to adults for over 15 years. I believe adults and children, do best when they feel heard and have supportive people in their lives. I enjoy working to address concerns of anxiety, depression, and general life changes. I also have a passion for helping parents better understand and connect with their children to transform and enhance the parent- child relationship.
Jessica Rotem
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Takoma Park, MD 20912
I am trained in psychodynamic treatment approaches, trauma-informed intervention, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, art therapy techniques, TF-CBT, and COS-P.
I have been honored to work with families, young children, and adults for nearly ten years. In my practice I lean on the tenets of trauma-informed practices, the neuroscience of connection, and attachment research. As a result of our work together, I have witnessed clients’ immense personal growth, improvements in social and family relationships, decreases in work issues, and a healthy integration of tools learned in therapy. I believe that through our work together, we can unearth the keys to you having more ease in your day-to-day and shift away from unhelpful patterns of thoughts and actions.
I am trained in psychodynamic treatment approaches, trauma-informed intervention, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, art therapy techniques, TF-CBT, and COS-P.
I have been honored to work with families, young children, and adults for nearly ten years. In my practice I lean on the tenets of trauma-informed practices, the neuroscience of connection, and attachment research. As a result of our work together, I have witnessed clients’ immense personal growth, improvements in social and family relationships, decreases in work issues, and a healthy integration of tools learned in therapy. I believe that through our work together, we can unearth the keys to you having more ease in your day-to-day and shift away from unhelpful patterns of thoughts and actions.
Dandelion Counseling & Care
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW, LCSW-C, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Takoma Park, MD 20912
At Dandelion, we have therapists with various specialties ranging from maternal wellness, to LGBTQIA issues, to work with children and teens.
We a group psychotherapy practice comprised of clinicians who provide compassionate counseling and therapy services, using a team approach, to meet the diverse needs of busy Washingtonians. We love to support families or people individually in their journeys to live healthier and more well lives. Our team includes graduate student interns, provisionally-licensed clinicians, fully licensed clinicians, and an executive leadership and life coach.
At Dandelion, we have therapists with various specialties ranging from maternal wellness, to LGBTQIA issues, to work with children and teens.
We a group psychotherapy practice comprised of clinicians who provide compassionate counseling and therapy services, using a team approach, to meet the diverse needs of busy Washingtonians. We love to support families or people individually in their journeys to live healthier and more well lives. Our team includes graduate student interns, provisionally-licensed clinicians, fully licensed clinicians, and an executive leadership and life coach.
Mary Yvonne Ayers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Waitlist for new clients
I am trained in Jungian and child developmental theory.
My work begins with taking the time to understand each, unique individual. This collaborative, compassionate yet thought provoking process is called "the talking cure," and it can be life changing. I am a curious listener, and through our weekly conversations you will learn to reflect on what you are experiencing differently - this is why psychotherapy works. I am always sure to provide a safe and respectful environment in order to change maladaptive patterns of thinking, behaving or feeling that stem from past experiences and underlie presenting symptoms, while working on practical solutions to immediate problems.
I am trained in Jungian and child developmental theory.
My work begins with taking the time to understand each, unique individual. This collaborative, compassionate yet thought provoking process is called "the talking cure," and it can be life changing. I am a curious listener, and through our weekly conversations you will learn to reflect on what you are experiencing differently - this is why psychotherapy works. I am always sure to provide a safe and respectful environment in order to change maladaptive patterns of thinking, behaving or feeling that stem from past experiences and underlie presenting symptoms, while working on practical solutions to immediate problems.
Carrie Tiller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Takoma Park, MD 20901
I see children, adolescents, and adults, including children struggling with their parents' separation or divorce.
My approach is geared towards helping clients make choices and relate to others in ways that reinforce their feelings of autonomy, fulfillment, and peace. We engage to explore current situations and the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and then develop strategies to help better manage situations or make decisions. Strategies we explore may include short term action plans as well as longer term resilience building to manage ongoing challenges. I will work with clients to develop new ways of interpreting difficulties, understanding others, and communicating that are in line with their own values and hopes.
I see children, adolescents, and adults, including children struggling with their parents' separation or divorce.
My approach is geared towards helping clients make choices and relate to others in ways that reinforce their feelings of autonomy, fulfillment, and peace. We engage to explore current situations and the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and then develop strategies to help better manage situations or make decisions. Strategies we explore may include short term action plans as well as longer term resilience building to manage ongoing challenges. I will work with clients to develop new ways of interpreting difficulties, understanding others, and communicating that are in line with their own values and hopes.
Vicki Lynn Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, EFTcert
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Takoma Park, MD 20913 (Online Only)
Is emotional baggage weighing you down? Traumatic events are usually the source of depression, anxiety, anger and weight issues. Overcome your pain from past child abuse, sexual assault, emotional neglect, abandonment, divorce, or other maltreatment. My Trauma Relief Program effectively heals my clients' emotional wounds. This gentle process can effectively help you to relieve the burden of your emotional distress and leave the past behind you. Your pain will be deeply understood, and gently released. Depression, anxiety and anger lift. You will be able to move forward in your work and personal life as you will have gained emotional freedom,
Is emotional baggage weighing you down? Traumatic events are usually the source of depression, anxiety, anger and weight issues. Overcome your pain from past child abuse, sexual assault, emotional neglect, abandonment, divorce, or other maltreatment. My Trauma Relief Program effectively heals my clients' emotional wounds. This gentle process can effectively help you to relieve the burden of your emotional distress and leave the past behind you. Your pain will be deeply understood, and gently released. Depression, anxiety and anger lift. You will be able to move forward in your work and personal life as you will have gained emotional freedom,
Inspired Leadership Therapy & Consulting Service
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MBA, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Takoma Park, MD 20901
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brief-Solution focused therapy, Parent Child Interactional therapy, and group therapy.
I am invested in the empowerment of individuals, families and organizations. I believe that within each system, there are natural leaders. The individual has the capacity to maximize their own outcomes. I will focus with each individual to explore that potential. The team also has experience in government, non-profit, and community based settings. I will utilize these experiences to support client success. An ideal client has a desire to believe!!
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brief-Solution focused therapy, Parent Child Interactional therapy, and group therapy.
I am invested in the empowerment of individuals, families and organizations. I believe that within each system, there are natural leaders. The individual has the capacity to maximize their own outcomes. I will focus with each individual to explore that potential. The team also has experience in government, non-profit, and community based settings. I will utilize these experiences to support client success. An ideal client has a desire to believe!!
I meet the children where they are and join in their world to help them identify their strengths/needs.
I am trained in a psychodynamic and relational approach that includes the use of play therapy, art, music, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness. I have spent the last 20 years working clinically with children and adolescents in school settings in Baltimore City, Montgomery County and Prince Georges County. I currently combine my work as a school counselor in a special education facility with private practice.
I meet the children where they are and join in their world to help them identify their strengths/needs.
I am trained in a psychodynamic and relational approach that includes the use of play therapy, art, music, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness. I have spent the last 20 years working clinically with children and adolescents in school settings in Baltimore City, Montgomery County and Prince Georges County. I currently combine my work as a school counselor in a special education facility with private practice.
Dr. Shaqueal Stevens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Takoma Park, MD 20901 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
No matter where your child is in life regarding past trauma or challenges, our work together can help move them towards their best self.
My name is Dr. Shaqueal Stevens, LCSW-C, and I am pleased to guide you and your child in the therapeutic process. Children experience various life changes that are sometimes hard for them to understand and work through. They may have difficulty identifying or expressing their feelings about life changes, such as divorce or separation, death, or going to a new school. They may have challenges with attention or focus, following instructions to complete tasks, or making friends. All of these experiences are very real, important and impactful in a child's life. I'm here to help your child reach individualized goals we set together.
No matter where your child is in life regarding past trauma or challenges, our work together can help move them towards their best self.
My name is Dr. Shaqueal Stevens, LCSW-C, and I am pleased to guide you and your child in the therapeutic process. Children experience various life changes that are sometimes hard for them to understand and work through. They may have difficulty identifying or expressing their feelings about life changes, such as divorce or separation, death, or going to a new school. They may have challenges with attention or focus, following instructions to complete tasks, or making friends. All of these experiences are very real, important and impactful in a child's life. I'm here to help your child reach individualized goals we set together.
Cathy Eisenhower
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Takoma Park, MD 20901
I have advanced training in play therapy and parent- child therapy for caregivers and their infants or young children, as well as in psychoanalytic psychotherapy for adults, adolescents, and children.
The key to successful therapy is a relationship with a caring, nonjudgmental therapist there to respond sensitively and patiently to whatever comes up. In my work, I offer that to my clients, as we collaborate in developing an understanding of your emotional states and how they drive your thoughts and actions. We’ll learn together what you need to strengthen and grow. My work with children and adolescents informs my understanding of development over the life span, and how those relationships and experiences that shape us are alive in the present moment.
I have advanced training in play therapy and parent- child therapy for caregivers and their infants or young children, as well as in psychoanalytic psychotherapy for adults, adolescents, and children.
The key to successful therapy is a relationship with a caring, nonjudgmental therapist there to respond sensitively and patiently to whatever comes up. In my work, I offer that to my clients, as we collaborate in developing an understanding of your emotional states and how they drive your thoughts and actions. We’ll learn together what you need to strengthen and grow. My work with children and adolescents informs my understanding of development over the life span, and how those relationships and experiences that shape us are alive in the present moment.
Seeking help is an important decision Choosing who can help is just as important. Experience and effectiveness are critical qualities; warmth, respect and caring foster a connection that achieves results.
Seeking help is an important decision Choosing who can help is just as important. Experience and effectiveness are critical qualities; warmth, respect and caring foster a connection that achieves results.
We all have complicated personal stories that have led us to where we are in life. Your unique thoughts, fears, desires and emotions can affect the quality of your daily experiences and cause you to repeat unhealthy patterns.
We all have complicated personal stories that have led us to where we are in life. Your unique thoughts, fears, desires and emotions can affect the quality of your daily experiences and cause you to repeat unhealthy patterns.
Imani Bowman
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Takoma Park, MD 20901
Waitlist for new clients
Are you ready to experience more joy and connection in your life? Do you want to tap into your resilience and live the life you imagine? I work with individuals, kids, and families to build their connection, joy and resilience.
Are you ready to experience more joy and connection in your life? Do you want to tap into your resilience and live the life you imagine? I work with individuals, kids, and families to build their connection, joy and resilience.
Throughout my years of practice my work has been enriched by all the people I have supported to experience their capacity while navigating some of life’s most difficult challenges. Now more than ever, living in a COVID-19 pandemic, facing day to day challenges can feel even more overwhelming. I believe in each person’s competence and resilience, and I am confident that I can help clients to live life to the fullest with integrity, dignity and courage. I work with families, couples and individuals from diverse backgrounds. LGBTQIA clients are welcome.
Throughout my years of practice my work has been enriched by all the people I have supported to experience their capacity while navigating some of life’s most difficult challenges. Now more than ever, living in a COVID-19 pandemic, facing day to day challenges can feel even more overwhelming. I believe in each person’s competence and resilience, and I am confident that I can help clients to live life to the fullest with integrity, dignity and courage. I work with families, couples and individuals from diverse backgrounds. LGBTQIA clients are welcome.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Takoma Park, 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 Takoma Park 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 Takoma Park 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.