Child Therapists in Red Wing, MN

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Bill Clafton
Psychologist, PsyD LP
Verified Verified
Red Wing, MN 55066
I have worked with children, adolescents and families across all treatment domains including dual-diagnosed residential treatment facilities, hospitals, day-treatment and outpatient settings from ages 2-adulthood.
Difficulties with mood (Anxiety/Depression) focus or attention? Is your child demonstrating oppositional behaviors? Facing challenges in school either academically or socially? These are just a few of the many clinical presentations I work with regularly. My emphasis is on building a collaborative approach with my clients and their support systems to help identify and put into practice positive coping strategies to manage the stress and challenges that life sometimes presents. I will listen to you and work with you from your perspective and reality to help you identify and practice individualized strategies that work for you.
I have worked with children, adolescents and families across all treatment domains including dual-diagnosed residential treatment facilities, hospitals, day-treatment and outpatient settings from ages 2-adulthood.
Difficulties with mood (Anxiety/Depression) focus or attention? Is your child demonstrating oppositional behaviors? Facing challenges in school either academically or socially? These are just a few of the many clinical presentations I work with regularly. My emphasis is on building a collaborative approach with my clients and their support systems to help identify and put into practice positive coping strategies to manage the stress and challenges that life sometimes presents. I will listen to you and work with you from your perspective and reality to help you identify and practice individualized strategies that work for you.
(651) 299-6173 View (651) 299-6173
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Terra Pingley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Red Wing, MN 55066
I have been working as a therapist with children, teens, adults, and couples since I received a Masters of Clinical Social Work from University of Saint Thomas/Saint Catherine University in 2017. I enjoy working with individuals ages 12 through adult. I believe in the importance of the therapeutic relationship with my clients, as well as their life experiences, to meet clients where they are at and encourage growth and movement through their journey.
I have been working as a therapist with children, teens, adults, and couples since I received a Masters of Clinical Social Work from University of Saint Thomas/Saint Catherine University in 2017. I enjoy working with individuals ages 12 through adult. I believe in the importance of the therapeutic relationship with my clients, as well as their life experiences, to meet clients where they are at and encourage growth and movement through their journey.
(651) 419-5322 View (651) 419-5322
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Elise Blahnik
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Red Wing, MN 55066
I help families, children, and teens with building the sense of belonging to support healthy relationships.
Being a parent is HARD! With the daily tasks of getting everyone out the door, attending to their big emotions that seem unpredictable, and trying to make them the best version of themselves can be overwhelming. Have you asked your child or teen how their day was, and they immediately snap at you? Feeling disconnected and don’t know how to engage with your child or teen. Have you heard the saying “It takes a village to raise children.” But where is that village?
I help families, children, and teens with building the sense of belonging to support healthy relationships.
Being a parent is HARD! With the daily tasks of getting everyone out the door, attending to their big emotions that seem unpredictable, and trying to make them the best version of themselves can be overwhelming. Have you asked your child or teen how their day was, and they immediately snap at you? Feeling disconnected and don’t know how to engage with your child or teen. Have you heard the saying “It takes a village to raise children.” But where is that village?
(651) 346-3304 View (651) 346-3304
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Amy B Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Red Wing, MN 55066  (Online Only)
I have 20+ years providing social work services to children, adults, and families in a variety of settings.
It takes courage to seek out professional help. Good therapy gives clients the ability to recognize their inherent strengths and the healing possibility in their situations. My goal is to create a supportive, therapeutic environment where clients can begin to understand their feelings while discovering the barriers limiting their full potential.
I have 20+ years providing social work services to children, adults, and families in a variety of settings.
It takes courage to seek out professional help. Good therapy gives clients the ability to recognize their inherent strengths and the healing possibility in their situations. My goal is to create a supportive, therapeutic environment where clients can begin to understand their feelings while discovering the barriers limiting their full potential.
(612) 712-7584 View (612) 712-7584
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Peter Meilahn, MA, LPCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Red Wing, MN 55066
I enjoy helping children and adults.
My clients can change anxiety, ADHD, autism, or pain with live heart and brain feedback called biofeedback or neurofeedback in online visits. Clients control music volume on their phones with their calm attention levels with free biofeedback equipment I provide. It is easy mindfulness therapy for kids and adults. It is proven to work as well as medication for anxiety, ADHD, and pain. I have years of experience as a therapist, and have taught clinicians at The University of MN Medical Center and elsewhere. Insurance covers this service. To schedule a 20 minute call, click here: https://neurotherapy.intakeq.com/booking
I enjoy helping children and adults.
My clients can change anxiety, ADHD, autism, or pain with live heart and brain feedback called biofeedback or neurofeedback in online visits. Clients control music volume on their phones with their calm attention levels with free biofeedback equipment I provide. It is easy mindfulness therapy for kids and adults. It is proven to work as well as medication for anxiety, ADHD, and pain. I have years of experience as a therapist, and have taught clinicians at The University of MN Medical Center and elsewhere. Insurance covers this service. To schedule a 20 minute call, click here: https://neurotherapy.intakeq.com/booking
(763) 314-3456 View (763) 314-3456
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Beth Von Gemmingen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Red Wing, MN 55066
Emotions makes our lives matter. They convert our lives into a series of events that become our living breathing human experience. As a therapist I meet my clients where they are at. We will work together to celebrate the positive experiences in your life and identify strategies for moving through the difficult ones. I collaborate with individuals, partners, and parents to create a wholistic plan of care. You are the center of this whole process and the expert on you. We will create your best life and achieve your goals.
Emotions makes our lives matter. They convert our lives into a series of events that become our living breathing human experience. As a therapist I meet my clients where they are at. We will work together to celebrate the positive experiences in your life and identify strategies for moving through the difficult ones. I collaborate with individuals, partners, and parents to create a wholistic plan of care. You are the center of this whole process and the expert on you. We will create your best life and achieve your goals.
(651) 390-1759 View (651) 390-1759

Online Therapists

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Canvas Health, Oakdale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LPCC
Verified Verified
Oakdale, MN 55128
Our services and programs include: Early childhood therapy, ages 5 and under; child and adolescent therapy and day treatment programs; therapy and day treatment programs for adults and couples; substance use assessment and treatment; and more.
All are welcome at Canvas Health! Our compassionate clinicians help children, adolescents, adults, and families who struggle with mental illness and substance use disorders through exceptional clinical care. We work with clients from every walk of life who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addiction, substance use disorders, panic attacks, mood disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, schizophrenia, and more. We specialize in complex issues that can be addressed through our more than 35 programs.
Our services and programs include: Early childhood therapy, ages 5 and under; child and adolescent therapy and day treatment programs; therapy and day treatment programs for adults and couples; substance use assessment and treatment; and more.
All are welcome at Canvas Health! Our compassionate clinicians help children, adolescents, adults, and families who struggle with mental illness and substance use disorders through exceptional clinical care. We work with clients from every walk of life who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addiction, substance use disorders, panic attacks, mood disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, schizophrenia, and more. We specialize in complex issues that can be addressed through our more than 35 programs.
(651) 433-6187 View (651) 433-6187
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Sally Brinza
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plymouth, MN 55446
Whether it is you or one of your children you are concerned about, I can help get you started on the path you wish to take.
Deciding to make changes in your life takes courage and motivation. My approach incorporates the latest research in the treatment of a wide range of anxiety, depression and relationship problems. You can expect a straightforward, supportive environment to discuss and implement your treatment goals. While I primarily use cognitive-behavioral approaches, I value the mind-body connection and am open to newer holistic and integrated therapies. I have received specialized training in Exposure/Response Prevention from NOCD. As a psychologist with extensive child, adolescent and adult training and experience I can work with all ages.
Whether it is you or one of your children you are concerned about, I can help get you started on the path you wish to take.
Deciding to make changes in your life takes courage and motivation. My approach incorporates the latest research in the treatment of a wide range of anxiety, depression and relationship problems. You can expect a straightforward, supportive environment to discuss and implement your treatment goals. While I primarily use cognitive-behavioral approaches, I value the mind-body connection and am open to newer holistic and integrated therapies. I have received specialized training in Exposure/Response Prevention from NOCD. As a psychologist with extensive child, adolescent and adult training and experience I can work with all ages.
(651) 968-2450 View (651) 968-2450
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Becca Hotchkiss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Golden Valley, MN 55422
Waitlist for new clients
My practice is part of the Counseling department at Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis.
All of use are faced with experiences in life that that we could use some help with. Using warmth, gentleness, and humor, my goal as a therapist is to create a safe and healing relationship with you. Together we can explore the parts of yourself and your journey that might feel scary to do alone. l look forward to working with you in defining for yourself who you are and reshaping beliefs that no longer serve you.
My practice is part of the Counseling department at Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis.
All of use are faced with experiences in life that that we could use some help with. Using warmth, gentleness, and humor, my goal as a therapist is to create a safe and healing relationship with you. Together we can explore the parts of yourself and your journey that might feel scary to do alone. l look forward to working with you in defining for yourself who you are and reshaping beliefs that no longer serve you.
(763) 878-6934 View (763) 878-6934
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Tanesha Saxon
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodbury, MN 55125  (Online Only)
TaNesha has been providing therapeutic services for the Twin Cities area for children, adolescents and families for the last sixteen years. She has worked specifically with disenfranchised minority communities and has taken extensive multicultural training to support her work. As an African American female, TaNesha serves as both knowledgeable and an in-demand resource in that specific population. Using a holistic approach to therapy with a framework centered on reality(choice) based therapy, TaNesha looks at all aspects of a person’s life in order to help them identify areas of change.
TaNesha has been providing therapeutic services for the Twin Cities area for children, adolescents and families for the last sixteen years. She has worked specifically with disenfranchised minority communities and has taken extensive multicultural training to support her work. As an African American female, TaNesha serves as both knowledgeable and an in-demand resource in that specific population. Using a holistic approach to therapy with a framework centered on reality(choice) based therapy, TaNesha looks at all aspects of a person’s life in order to help them identify areas of change.
(651) 299-6476 View (651) 299-6476
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Grace Kilgore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55105
I will use a compassionate, strengths-based approach to foster connection, growth, and support, and I will work collaboratively with you and your child to achieve therapeutic success.
Being a kid during these modern times is difficult, and asking for help is courageous when life begins to feel a little too much. I have a particular passion providing mental health care for children, adolescents, and young adults, and have a special interest working with neurodivergence and anxiety disorders. In my work with you, I will provide a safe space for you and your child to explore current therapeutic concerns and work to address them using evidence-based modalities and interventions - all while being your biggest cheerleader, every step of the way!
I will use a compassionate, strengths-based approach to foster connection, growth, and support, and I will work collaboratively with you and your child to achieve therapeutic success.
Being a kid during these modern times is difficult, and asking for help is courageous when life begins to feel a little too much. I have a particular passion providing mental health care for children, adolescents, and young adults, and have a special interest working with neurodivergence and anxiety disorders. In my work with you, I will provide a safe space for you and your child to explore current therapeutic concerns and work to address them using evidence-based modalities and interventions - all while being your biggest cheerleader, every step of the way!
(651) 867-4373 View (651) 867-4373
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Tenille Jennings
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LPSC
Verified Verified
Edina, MN 55439
I enjoy working with a wide range of clients, but especially enjoy helping children 6+ and families through life changes and mental health concerns.
I am a Pre-Licensed Clinician working towards licensure as a Professional Clinical Counselor supervised by Amy Engelhard, LMFT. I have over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I believe that with warmth, support, and curiosity, as people we can bring awareness to our patterns and begin reflecting on how we would like to move forward with living in our present and future life. I have experience helping clients with generalized and social anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation and self-esteem, family changes, school challenges and life transitions.
I enjoy working with a wide range of clients, but especially enjoy helping children 6+ and families through life changes and mental health concerns.
I am a Pre-Licensed Clinician working towards licensure as a Professional Clinical Counselor supervised by Amy Engelhard, LMFT. I have over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I believe that with warmth, support, and curiosity, as people we can bring awareness to our patterns and begin reflecting on how we would like to move forward with living in our present and future life. I have experience helping clients with generalized and social anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation and self-esteem, family changes, school challenges and life transitions.
(952) 260-5195 View (952) 260-5195
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Meghan Swenson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Centerville, MN 55038
She is highly trained in early childhood mental health, and is able to provide reflective consultation to agencies and programs seeking to enhance their own ability to work with young children.
Meghan completed her Master of Arts Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at St. Mary's University, and has been licensed through the state of Minnesota as a marriage and family therapist since 2011. She has also been working as a Registered Play Therapist since 2011. Meghan also completed a graduate certificate at the University of Minnesota in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health. Meghan is also trained in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), both are evidence based therapies for children age 3-6 with behavioral concerns (PCIT) and birth-three with traumatic exposure (CPP).
She is highly trained in early childhood mental health, and is able to provide reflective consultation to agencies and programs seeking to enhance their own ability to work with young children.
Meghan completed her Master of Arts Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at St. Mary's University, and has been licensed through the state of Minnesota as a marriage and family therapist since 2011. She has also been working as a Registered Play Therapist since 2011. Meghan also completed a graduate certificate at the University of Minnesota in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health. Meghan is also trained in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), both are evidence based therapies for children age 3-6 with behavioral concerns (PCIT) and birth-three with traumatic exposure (CPP).
(651) 401-7961 View (651) 401-7961
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Megan St Amand
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Minnetonka, MN 55305  (Online Only)
Megan’s ideal client is a child, adolescent, partners, or parent(s) seeking understanding, meaning, and healing in their life and in their relationships. Often, these are clients that have already begun their journey; they’ve read books, taken quizzes, or have completed a workbook and yet, it’s still not working. The ideal client is ready to try something different to reach their potential. Honoring our humanity and the world we live in, I utilize an umbrella approach that begins with a Trauma-Informed and Attachment Lens. Under the umbrella, are approaches used to meet the client where they are at and enable new skills to develop.
Megan’s ideal client is a child, adolescent, partners, or parent(s) seeking understanding, meaning, and healing in their life and in their relationships. Often, these are clients that have already begun their journey; they’ve read books, taken quizzes, or have completed a workbook and yet, it’s still not working. The ideal client is ready to try something different to reach their potential. Honoring our humanity and the world we live in, I utilize an umbrella approach that begins with a Trauma-Informed and Attachment Lens. Under the umbrella, are approaches used to meet the client where they are at and enable new skills to develop.
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Elevated Therapy Solutions
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
Our goal is to meet individuals where they are and working in partnership to elevate self understanding and encourage personal growth. We have experience and enjoy working with individuals as young as 3 and up through 100, parents, and families. The clinicians' expertise consists of working with clients who are highly sensitive, twice exceptional individuals, as well as people experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, ADHD, minor trauma, and more. We also work well with families facing challenging child behaviors. Our clinic uses person-centered theories with a nonjudgmental perspective.
Our goal is to meet individuals where they are and working in partnership to elevate self understanding and encourage personal growth. We have experience and enjoy working with individuals as young as 3 and up through 100, parents, and families. The clinicians' expertise consists of working with clients who are highly sensitive, twice exceptional individuals, as well as people experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, ADHD, minor trauma, and more. We also work well with families facing challenging child behaviors. Our clinic uses person-centered theories with a nonjudgmental perspective.
(952) 592-7937 View (952) 592-7937
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NorthStar Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hutchinson, MN 55350
At NorthStar Counseling Center, we understand everyone has internal and relationship struggles at times. We have a broad range of experience working with adolescents dealing with emotional or behavioral difficulties and with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, life cycle transitions, and trauma. We also provide counseling for relationship issues between parents and children, couples, families experiencing divorce, and blended families. Whatever challenges you or your loved ones might be facing, we're here to help you through them.
At NorthStar Counseling Center, we understand everyone has internal and relationship struggles at times. We have a broad range of experience working with adolescents dealing with emotional or behavioral difficulties and with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, life cycle transitions, and trauma. We also provide counseling for relationship issues between parents and children, couples, families experiencing divorce, and blended families. Whatever challenges you or your loved ones might be facing, we're here to help you through them.
(320) 234-3451 View (320) 234-3451
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David Hoy & Associates
Psychologist, PhD, MA, LP, CPCC
Verified Verified
Golden Valley, MN 55426
Our therapists have skill sets in marriage and family counseling, individual and couples counseling, children and teens, EMDR, grief and loss, depression and anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Asperger's and autism, post-traumatic stress disorder and people adjusting to change e.
David Hoy & Associates has immediate openings for new clients to start therapy services via online video counseling or in person. We offer flexible day and evening hours to accommodate busy schedules.
Our therapists have skill sets in marriage and family counseling, individual and couples counseling, children and teens, EMDR, grief and loss, depression and anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Asperger's and autism, post-traumatic stress disorder and people adjusting to change e.
David Hoy & Associates has immediate openings for new clients to start therapy services via online video counseling or in person. We offer flexible day and evening hours to accommodate busy schedules.
(763) 280-7732 View (763) 280-7732
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Behavioral Health Services (BHSI)
Psychologist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
North Saint Paul, MN 55109
We are a group of psychologists, psychiatrists, and marriage-family therapists committed to providing high quality and comprehensive care for adults, adolescents and children. We get to know you and your unique treatment needs. Whether you arrange individual therapy, family therapy, meetings with a psychiatrist to discuss medication options, or psychological testing to better understand the problem, our fully licensed and credentialed clinicians can coordinate all of these services under one roof. When you visit a BHSI clinic, you can always expect skilled and compassionate treatment and strict confidentiality. For your convenience, we offer flexible appointment scheduling.
We are a group of psychologists, psychiatrists, and marriage-family therapists committed to providing high quality and comprehensive care for adults, adolescents and children. We get to know you and your unique treatment needs. Whether you arrange individual therapy, family therapy, meetings with a psychiatrist to discuss medication options, or psychological testing to better understand the problem, our fully licensed and credentialed clinicians can coordinate all of these services under one roof. When you visit a BHSI clinic, you can always expect skilled and compassionate treatment and strict confidentiality. For your convenience, we offer flexible appointment scheduling.
(651) 760-5120 View (651) 760-5120
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Mina Brandt
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
New Prague, MN 56071
Call we can talk and decide if this is a good fit for you or your child.
Are you struggling with life? Have you experienced domestic violence, an abusive relationship, or workplace discrimination and now you are wondering what your worth and value are? If so, contact our office, and I will be happy to help you evaluate your goals in life and how you can meet those goals. We can also look at your self-esteem, relationships, depression, anxiety, and other traumatic stressors that may be creating issues for you. If you are a child and life has dealt you with a complex problem, call, and we will work on it together. As adults or children, we are not meant to do life alone.
Call we can talk and decide if this is a good fit for you or your child.
Are you struggling with life? Have you experienced domestic violence, an abusive relationship, or workplace discrimination and now you are wondering what your worth and value are? If so, contact our office, and I will be happy to help you evaluate your goals in life and how you can meet those goals. We can also look at your self-esteem, relationships, depression, anxiety, and other traumatic stressors that may be creating issues for you. If you are a child and life has dealt you with a complex problem, call, and we will work on it together. As adults or children, we are not meant to do life alone.
(952) 234-8613 View (952) 234-8613
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Kathy Bunke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Rochester, MN 55901
Specialty areas include: 1) Child & Adolescent Mental Health, Behavior, and Development & Attachment, 2) Marriage & Family, 3) Parenting, 4) We offer faith-based Christian counseling services to those desiring an integration of their Christian faith, coupled with clinical therapeutic services, 5) Young/Transitioning Adults, 6) Women's Issues.
Mercy's Place Counseling Services, LLC was opened in 2010 to provide mental health assessment and therapy services to clients with clinical excellence, compassion, and integrity. I have over 20 years of experience working individuals, couples, and families in variety of settings including in-home family-based therapy services. Client concerns are approached in a holistic manner, considering the various aspects of well-being (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and relational). Services are respectful, personalized for each individual/couple/family and are evidenced-based.
Specialty areas include: 1) Child & Adolescent Mental Health, Behavior, and Development & Attachment, 2) Marriage & Family, 3) Parenting, 4) We offer faith-based Christian counseling services to those desiring an integration of their Christian faith, coupled with clinical therapeutic services, 5) Young/Transitioning Adults, 6) Women's Issues.
Mercy's Place Counseling Services, LLC was opened in 2010 to provide mental health assessment and therapy services to clients with clinical excellence, compassion, and integrity. I have over 20 years of experience working individuals, couples, and families in variety of settings including in-home family-based therapy services. Client concerns are approached in a holistic manner, considering the various aspects of well-being (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and relational). Services are respectful, personalized for each individual/couple/family and are evidenced-based.
(507) 242-4225 View (507) 242-4225

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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Red Wing, MN 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 Red Wing 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.