Child Therapists in Harmony, NC
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Chaqueenia Livingston
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Harmony, NC 28634
Chaqueenia treats patients starting 10 years old. Chaqueenia graduated from Lenoir Rhyne University with a Master's Degree in Mental Health counseling. She is licensed in the state of North Carolina as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate. She enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults. Chaqueenia believes that effective therapy is about a number of things: experience, expertise, a clear diagnosis, concise goals, and the knowledge and the tools that may effectively help clients navigate difficult life issues.
Chaqueenia treats patients starting 10 years old. Chaqueenia graduated from Lenoir Rhyne University with a Master's Degree in Mental Health counseling. She is licensed in the state of North Carolina as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate. She enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults. Chaqueenia believes that effective therapy is about a number of things: experience, expertise, a clear diagnosis, concise goals, and the knowledge and the tools that may effectively help clients navigate difficult life issues.
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Christian Noel Davidson
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
Harmony, NC 28634
Noel enjoys providing parent education and is passionate about serving children, adolescents and adults.
C. Noel Davidson treats patients starting at 10 years old. Noel graduated with her Bachelors of Arts in English from Gardner-Webb University and her Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Lenoir-Rhyne University. She is both a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Professional and a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist through the state of North Carolina. Her previous counseling experiences include outpatient Substance Abuse and Mental Health counseling, Career and Personal Development counseling in a university setting, and working with evidence based children’s programs through Smart Start Services.
Noel enjoys providing parent education and is passionate about serving children, adolescents and adults.
C. Noel Davidson treats patients starting at 10 years old. Noel graduated with her Bachelors of Arts in English from Gardner-Webb University and her Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Lenoir-Rhyne University. She is both a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Professional and a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist through the state of North Carolina. Her previous counseling experiences include outpatient Substance Abuse and Mental Health counseling, Career and Personal Development counseling in a university setting, and working with evidence based children’s programs through Smart Start Services.
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Elizabeth Vaughan
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Harmony, NC 28634
Elizabeth Vaughan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish from Messiah College. Once her three children were grown, she furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Elizabeth is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who enjoys working with children, young adults and women and has previous work experience as a high school Spanish Teacher and a Homeschooling mom as well as 20 years of combined experience as a Children's Ministry Leader and Youth Pastor.
Elizabeth Vaughan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish from Messiah College. Once her three children were grown, she furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Elizabeth is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who enjoys working with children, young adults and women and has previous work experience as a high school Spanish Teacher and a Homeschooling mom as well as 20 years of combined experience as a Children's Ministry Leader and Youth Pastor.
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Clifford Wilson
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Harmony, NC 28634
Clifford Wilson, LMHC Clifford Wilson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina who has been practicing since 1998. He has a Master's Degree in Counseling Education. Clifford's personal philosophy is eclectic in nature. He incorporates different theoretical approaches in helping the client depending on age and problems of the client. One of the theories he uses is Solution-Focus Therapy, a cognitive approach which address how we think. Clifford believes we can focus too much time and energy on the problem itself versus on finding solution(s). Another theory he might use is Person-Centered Therapy.
Clifford Wilson, LMHC Clifford Wilson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina who has been practicing since 1998. He has a Master's Degree in Counseling Education. Clifford's personal philosophy is eclectic in nature. He incorporates different theoretical approaches in helping the client depending on age and problems of the client. One of the theories he uses is Solution-Focus Therapy, a cognitive approach which address how we think. Clifford believes we can focus too much time and energy on the problem itself versus on finding solution(s). Another theory he might use is Person-Centered Therapy.
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Heather Herrig
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
Harmony, NC 28634
Heather is a Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor as well as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, who has been practicing since 2014. They graduated from Lenoir Rhyne University in Hickory, NC with a degree in Mental Health Counseling. Heather’s undergraduate degree is from The Ohio State University in Columbus Ohio. With a degree in Human Development and Family Sciences.
Heather is a Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor as well as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, who has been practicing since 2014. They graduated from Lenoir Rhyne University in Hickory, NC with a degree in Mental Health Counseling. Heather’s undergraduate degree is from The Ohio State University in Columbus Ohio. With a degree in Human Development and Family Sciences.
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Robbie McCraw is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2021. Robbie helps individuals manage anxiety, depression, psychosis, and manic disorder, as well as avoid burnout. You and Robbie can work together to identify why you are struggling and discover what will work to help you get back to living your life. Robbie will use various approaches to find what works best for you and address topics that you feel are of the highest value to your immediate needs.
Robbie McCraw is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2021. Robbie helps individuals manage anxiety, depression, psychosis, and manic disorder, as well as avoid burnout. You and Robbie can work together to identify why you are struggling and discover what will work to help you get back to living your life. Robbie will use various approaches to find what works best for you and address topics that you feel are of the highest value to your immediate needs.
More Therapists Nearby
I am a child and family therapist who specializes in the treatment of adolescents and their families dealing with substance abuse as well as other behaviorial or emotional problems. I have worked in Iredell, Yadkin and Surry counties for 10 years and have a comprehensive knowledge of resources available for consumers in the area.
I am a child and family therapist who specializes in the treatment of adolescents and their families dealing with substance abuse as well as other behaviorial or emotional problems. I have worked in Iredell, Yadkin and Surry counties for 10 years and have a comprehensive knowledge of resources available for consumers in the area.
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At New Arrows Counseling, PLLC we work with children, teens, and adults that are struggling with any of the challenges that life throws our way. Our therapist, Nichole Lentz, specializes in dealing with anxiety, depression, and parenting skills as well postpartum and perinatal issues. We also provide Life Coach services for those individuals who are needing help and support in reaching their goals in personal growth, relationships, work, diet/exercise, or organizational skills.
At New Arrows Counseling, PLLC we work with children, teens, and adults that are struggling with any of the challenges that life throws our way. Our therapist, Nichole Lentz, specializes in dealing with anxiety, depression, and parenting skills as well postpartum and perinatal issues. We also provide Life Coach services for those individuals who are needing help and support in reaching their goals in personal growth, relationships, work, diet/exercise, or organizational skills.
Online Therapists
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Aimee Gilliam Jenkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Yanceyville, NC 27379
Whether I am working with a young child or an adult, I believe that the healing process is a journey of returning home to the authentic self with the therapeutic relationship as a vehicle supporting the exploration. My name is Aimee and I hope to walk along with you on this journey, offering compassion, co-regulation, and some education along the way. When we can lean into the understanding of how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors have come to be, we may also begin to explore where we may have gotten stuck and how we can have a renewed access to the wisdom and assets that our bodies possess.
Whether I am working with a young child or an adult, I believe that the healing process is a journey of returning home to the authentic self with the therapeutic relationship as a vehicle supporting the exploration. My name is Aimee and I hope to walk along with you on this journey, offering compassion, co-regulation, and some education along the way. When we can lean into the understanding of how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors have come to be, we may also begin to explore where we may have gotten stuck and how we can have a renewed access to the wisdom and assets that our bodies possess.
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Leslie Petruk
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, NCC, BCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28211 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My clinical experience includes working with children (play therapy), individuals, women seeking to balance career and home, couples and families.
Are you frustrated in your current life situation? Going through a life transition? Struggling as a parent? Having Relationship or Marital difficulties? Grieving a loss? Feeling Depressed or anxious? Seeking direction and feeling overwhelmed? Looking for a change but unsure where to begin? Counseling can help with these issues and help you get back on track while also gaining new self-awareness and healing. I work in a collaborative manner to assist you in achieving the goals and healing you are seeking.
I am also a Board Certified Coach and provide Success Coaching services, and seminars on parenting, marriage & relationships and related topics.
My clinical experience includes working with children (play therapy), individuals, women seeking to balance career and home, couples and families.
Are you frustrated in your current life situation? Going through a life transition? Struggling as a parent? Having Relationship or Marital difficulties? Grieving a loss? Feeling Depressed or anxious? Seeking direction and feeling overwhelmed? Looking for a change but unsure where to begin? Counseling can help with these issues and help you get back on track while also gaining new self-awareness and healing. I work in a collaborative manner to assist you in achieving the goals and healing you are seeking.
I am also a Board Certified Coach and provide Success Coaching services, and seminars on parenting, marriage & relationships and related topics.
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As a children's ministry director of 15+ years and mother of two teens, I spend considerable time with young people and am able to make them feel comfortable and valued.
I provide psychological evaluations for all ages, for issues such as ADHD, learning disorders, autism, behavioral struggles, and AG/early admission to kindergarten/home-school assessments. I also provide individual therapy for children and adolescents for issues such as anxiety, behavior struggles, and academic strategies. My therapy approach tends to be cognitive-behavioral, but I'm committed to suggesting the most up-to-date, empirically supported treatments.
As a children's ministry director of 15+ years and mother of two teens, I spend considerable time with young people and am able to make them feel comfortable and valued.
I provide psychological evaluations for all ages, for issues such as ADHD, learning disorders, autism, behavioral struggles, and AG/early admission to kindergarten/home-school assessments. I also provide individual therapy for children and adolescents for issues such as anxiety, behavior struggles, and academic strategies. My therapy approach tends to be cognitive-behavioral, but I'm committed to suggesting the most up-to-date, empirically supported treatments.
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Within the context of both testing and counseling, I am committed to helping parents with concrete advice and suggestions to better manage their child’s difficulties with anxious feelings, depression or grief, acting-out behavior, inattention, and learning disorders.
I specialize in treating the educational, behavioral, and emotional concerns for children as young as 3 through college age. Within the context of both testing and counseling, I am committed to helping parents with concrete advice and suggestions to better manage their child’s difficulties with anxious feelings, depression or grief, acting-out behavior, inattention, and learning disorders. My goal for the counseling or testing process is for the process and the results to be presented in clear, helpful, and practical ways so that children and their parents can be helped.
Within the context of both testing and counseling, I am committed to helping parents with concrete advice and suggestions to better manage their child’s difficulties with anxious feelings, depression or grief, acting-out behavior, inattention, and learning disorders.
I specialize in treating the educational, behavioral, and emotional concerns for children as young as 3 through college age. Within the context of both testing and counseling, I am committed to helping parents with concrete advice and suggestions to better manage their child’s difficulties with anxious feelings, depression or grief, acting-out behavior, inattention, and learning disorders. My goal for the counseling or testing process is for the process and the results to be presented in clear, helpful, and practical ways so that children and their parents can be helped.
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Sara Gwaltney
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pinehurst, NC 28374
I am a person-centered therapist who has over a decade of experience with children, adolescents, and families.
Counseling is a partnership. In my work, I provide a nonjudgemental environment conducive to honest self-exploration. Combining person-centered therapy with CBT, I walk alongside clients as they open up about life challenges in the pursuit of growth and meeting their personal goals.
I am a person-centered therapist who has over a decade of experience with children, adolescents, and families.
Counseling is a partnership. In my work, I provide a nonjudgemental environment conducive to honest self-exploration. Combining person-centered therapy with CBT, I walk alongside clients as they open up about life challenges in the pursuit of growth and meeting their personal goals.
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Emily Hurst Robertson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28204
I enjoy collaborating with the child/adolescent's entire system-school, home, and wherever they find support.
Life is full of changes and transitions-particularly for children, adolescents, young adults, and their families! It is my hope that I can work with individuals and families to not only grow from their experiences, but to gain helpful insight that will allow them to flourish in the future. I am currently accepting new clients ages three to thirteen years of age, as well as working with parents regarding parenting-related concerns. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, ADHD symptoms, school-related concerns, and clients whose families may be in the midst of a transition in their family system.
I enjoy collaborating with the child/adolescent's entire system-school, home, and wherever they find support.
Life is full of changes and transitions-particularly for children, adolescents, young adults, and their families! It is my hope that I can work with individuals and families to not only grow from their experiences, but to gain helpful insight that will allow them to flourish in the future. I am currently accepting new clients ages three to thirteen years of age, as well as working with parents regarding parenting-related concerns. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, ADHD symptoms, school-related concerns, and clients whose families may be in the midst of a transition in their family system.
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Ben Oliva
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, CMPC
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28211
Ben Oliva works with adults, adolescents, and children using evidence-based mental skills and techniques that can be applied in all areas of life. Ben specializes in working with children and adolescents on the topics of confidence, anxiety, focus, and emotional control, as well as helping parents to navigate the youth sports experience. Ben has advanced training in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and acceptance-commitment therapy (ACT).
Ben Oliva works with adults, adolescents, and children using evidence-based mental skills and techniques that can be applied in all areas of life. Ben specializes in working with children and adolescents on the topics of confidence, anxiety, focus, and emotional control, as well as helping parents to navigate the youth sports experience. Ben has advanced training in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and acceptance-commitment therapy (ACT).
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Kate is passionate about working with children, families, neurodivergent individuals, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. They emphasize the importance of the therapeutic relationship and tailor treatment using an eclectic approach to meet their client's needs. Their approach also explores how relationships and environment shape our thoughts and behavior. Kate emphasizes the importance of providing a safe space for individuals to explore who they are and provides unconditional positive regard to clients throughout their emotional wellness journey. Part of Kate's practice includes providing letters for gender-affirming care.
Kate is passionate about working with children, families, neurodivergent individuals, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. They emphasize the importance of the therapeutic relationship and tailor treatment using an eclectic approach to meet their client's needs. Their approach also explores how relationships and environment shape our thoughts and behavior. Kate emphasizes the importance of providing a safe space for individuals to explore who they are and provides unconditional positive regard to clients throughout their emotional wellness journey. Part of Kate's practice includes providing letters for gender-affirming care.
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Katie Nail
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Winston Salem, NC 27104 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
With younger children, I incorporate child-centered play therapy in keeping with their developmental needs.
Hello! I am excited to have the opportunity to work with you towards your personal goals. I have 19 years of experience working with children, teens, and their families and it is my privilege to walk alongside clients as we navigate challenges together. I believe in the healing power of relationships and I work to make connections with clients to ensure they feel safe, heard, and cared for. I often encounter clients struggling with the effects of ADHD, trauma, anxiety, depression, and social isolation.
With younger children, I incorporate child-centered play therapy in keeping with their developmental needs.
Hello! I am excited to have the opportunity to work with you towards your personal goals. I have 19 years of experience working with children, teens, and their families and it is my privilege to walk alongside clients as we navigate challenges together. I believe in the healing power of relationships and I work to make connections with clients to ensure they feel safe, heard, and cared for. I often encounter clients struggling with the effects of ADHD, trauma, anxiety, depression, and social isolation.
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Nydian E. Coker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cornelius, NC 28031
I work with children, adolescents and adults.
It has been a privilege in my many years of experience to work with clients struggling to find their way at a particular time in their life. I find it is often a state of worry, doubt, confusion or stress and yet they still have the hope that someone will reach out to help. I can help guide you across that bridge. In therapy, we together establish a collaborative and trusting relationship in which we will set specific goals that you want to address. I use a variety of successful treatment modalities to assist you in dealing with these challenges.
I work with children, adolescents and adults.
It has been a privilege in my many years of experience to work with clients struggling to find their way at a particular time in their life. I find it is often a state of worry, doubt, confusion or stress and yet they still have the hope that someone will reach out to help. I can help guide you across that bridge. In therapy, we together establish a collaborative and trusting relationship in which we will set specific goals that you want to address. I use a variety of successful treatment modalities to assist you in dealing with these challenges.
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Alexis Raye
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cornelius, NC 28031 (Online Only)
I’ve been working with children and adults for the past six years, providing them this safe and nurturing environment to do the important work together that helps them thrive.
Are you or a loved one struggling with anxiety, life transitions, or behavioral challenges? Whether it's starting a new school, moving to a different city, or simply navigating the ongoing ebbs and flows of life, I am here to guide you through these changes. Every day life challenges are overwhelming for us all, but with the help of a highly skilled therapist, their impact can be much lighter and easier to manage.
I’ve been working with children and adults for the past six years, providing them this safe and nurturing environment to do the important work together that helps them thrive.
Are you or a loved one struggling with anxiety, life transitions, or behavioral challenges? Whether it's starting a new school, moving to a different city, or simply navigating the ongoing ebbs and flows of life, I am here to guide you through these changes. Every day life challenges are overwhelming for us all, but with the help of a highly skilled therapist, their impact can be much lighter and easier to manage.
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Real Talk Counseling Services, PLLC
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LCMHC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boone, NC 28607
I have worked with children and teens for 18 years, as well as young women and middle-aged women.
I am pursuing full licensure as a mental health counselor. I offer a place to come and sit and be yourself. Where you are, is important to me. I aim to meet you where you are in your walk of life. I have lived a lot of life and have personal experiences that drove me and inspired me to become the counselor I am today. You want freedom and peace, and it is all within you. My mission and passion is to help you find that, and to be able to give yourself permission to keep going. Don't Give up on you!
I have worked with children and teens for 18 years, as well as young women and middle-aged women.
I am pursuing full licensure as a mental health counselor. I offer a place to come and sit and be yourself. Where you are, is important to me. I aim to meet you where you are in your walk of life. I have lived a lot of life and have personal experiences that drove me and inspired me to become the counselor I am today. You want freedom and peace, and it is all within you. My mission and passion is to help you find that, and to be able to give yourself permission to keep going. Don't Give up on you!
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Harmony, NC 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 Harmony 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 Harmony 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.