Child Therapists in Research Triangle, NC
Ashley Witherpsoon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Research Triangle, NC 27713 (Online Only)
As a mother of 3 young children, I have a special place in my heart for parents, guardians and caregivers! The way that we pour into others is definitely a superpower and we deserve to pour into ourselves as well! I enjoy helping others find that balance as we flow through our own life transitions.
As a mother of 3 young children, I have a special place in my heart for parents, guardians and caregivers! The way that we pour into others is definitely a superpower and we deserve to pour into ourselves as well! I enjoy helping others find that balance as we flow through our own life transitions.
Kimba Sambou
Psychological Associate, MA, LPA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Research Triangle, NC 27713
I enjoy working with clients who are driven to make a change. I will roll up my sleeves and help you fight through your struggles. We are a team. I teach you the skills you need to survive and thrive, I even help you practice those skills. I make sure that you have the tools to make the needed changes, and I am your motivational cheerleader as you move past needing me and make your new skills work in your own way. I am your support.
I enjoy working with clients who are driven to make a change. I will roll up my sleeves and help you fight through your struggles. We are a team. I teach you the skills you need to survive and thrive, I even help you practice those skills. I make sure that you have the tools to make the needed changes, and I am your motivational cheerleader as you move past needing me and make your new skills work in your own way. I am your support.
Tisha Fauntleroy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Research Triangle, NC 27713 (Online Only)
Life is like an ocean of possibilities. There are times in life that you are floating along just fine, times were you are riding high on the waves, and then there are times you feel like you are caught in a strong under current, struggling to keep from drowning. Whether you are dealing with depression, emotional challenges, trauma, relationship issues, or difficult life transitions and circumstances, you do not have to navigate them alone. My role as your therapist is to support and challenge you to reach your personal goals, with compassion and understanding, in an empathetic, judgment free partnership.
Life is like an ocean of possibilities. There are times in life that you are floating along just fine, times were you are riding high on the waves, and then there are times you feel like you are caught in a strong under current, struggling to keep from drowning. Whether you are dealing with depression, emotional challenges, trauma, relationship issues, or difficult life transitions and circumstances, you do not have to navigate them alone. My role as your therapist is to support and challenge you to reach your personal goals, with compassion and understanding, in an empathetic, judgment free partnership.
Cherrelle Davis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CEDS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Research Triangle, NC 27713
Waitlist for new clients
*Accepting new clients with my associates and candidates for MFT supervision. Please refer to the website for more information* I enjoy working with clients who are stuck. There are several areas in which we all get stuck- whether it’s a relationship, personal pattern of behavior, or societal ideals, I enjoy aligning with clients to find a way through. I strive to strike a balance between being both gentle and firm and believe that balance is what we’re all looking for more of in life.
*Accepting new clients with my associates and candidates for MFT supervision. Please refer to the website for more information* I enjoy working with clients who are stuck. There are several areas in which we all get stuck- whether it’s a relationship, personal pattern of behavior, or societal ideals, I enjoy aligning with clients to find a way through. I strive to strike a balance between being both gentle and firm and believe that balance is what we’re all looking for more of in life.
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Shannon Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27713
All of us confront situations in life that can be overwhelming. Counseling can help us to find solutions and ways to cope and succeed. I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults facing a variety of issues.
All of us confront situations in life that can be overwhelming. Counseling can help us to find solutions and ways to cope and succeed. I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults facing a variety of issues.
I primarily provide individual and group therapy to children and adolescents with a variety of emotional and behavioral issues.
I believe in meeting my clients where they are and assisting them in moving towards their goals. I take a holistic treatment approach that considers the mind, body, and environment as well as emotional well being to achieve healthy functioning. Empathy, respect, and authenticity are at the foundation of my interactions with clients. I have effectively worked with adults, adolescents, and children in overcoming emotional and behavioral obstacles through the use of CBT, solution-focused strategies, play therapy, and skills training.
I primarily provide individual and group therapy to children and adolescents with a variety of emotional and behavioral issues.
I believe in meeting my clients where they are and assisting them in moving towards their goals. I take a holistic treatment approach that considers the mind, body, and environment as well as emotional well being to achieve healthy functioning. Empathy, respect, and authenticity are at the foundation of my interactions with clients. I have effectively worked with adults, adolescents, and children in overcoming emotional and behavioral obstacles through the use of CBT, solution-focused strategies, play therapy, and skills training.
I specialize in supporting children and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, social and emotional challenges, anger, and physical aggression.
Children, adolescents, and parents experience unique joys and challenges. When children are feeling big emotions, it can sometimes look like anxiety, depression, physical aggression, and defiance. Adolescents are navigating their identities and social relationships. Parents are trying to balance their own needs with those of their families. Therapy is a place to access emotional support and skill building. I provide play therapy to support children, and utilize a more directive style to support adolescents, adults and parents. I provide a safe space that empowers clients to utilize their unique strengths, and I am LGBTQ+ affirming.
I specialize in supporting children and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, social and emotional challenges, anger, and physical aggression.
Children, adolescents, and parents experience unique joys and challenges. When children are feeling big emotions, it can sometimes look like anxiety, depression, physical aggression, and defiance. Adolescents are navigating their identities and social relationships. Parents are trying to balance their own needs with those of their families. Therapy is a place to access emotional support and skill building. I provide play therapy to support children, and utilize a more directive style to support adolescents, adults and parents. I provide a safe space that empowers clients to utilize their unique strengths, and I am LGBTQ+ affirming.
We enjoy working compassionately with clients who seek to engage their spiritual questions and challenges in the midst of the therapeutic journey. Our clients come from a variety of life histories and family backgrounds, but share in common a desire to discover a more hopeful perspective on life, while exercising specific skills and practices to make hope concrete on a daily basis. Our therapists are accustomed to mutual collaboration to serve the needs of children, adolescents, and their families in one setting.
We enjoy working compassionately with clients who seek to engage their spiritual questions and challenges in the midst of the therapeutic journey. Our clients come from a variety of life histories and family backgrounds, but share in common a desire to discover a more hopeful perspective on life, while exercising specific skills and practices to make hope concrete on a daily basis. Our therapists are accustomed to mutual collaboration to serve the needs of children, adolescents, and their families in one setting.
I also have expertise in treating: youth and adults with concerning sexual behaviors, sexual abuse, bullying, challenging behaviors in children, and couple/family conflicts.
I have been successfully treating children, teenagers, adults, couples and families since 1996. I offer a diverse menu of treatment options, from concrete skills to deep healing techniques to attain sustainable change. Viewing you holistically in all the contexts of your life, by recognizing your vulnerabilities while building on your strengths, is essential. I create a validating environment and an authentic, collaborative relationship. I am honest, empathic and an effective teacher. I will support you and challenge you to grow in the direction you desire.
I also have expertise in treating: youth and adults with concerning sexual behaviors, sexual abuse, bullying, challenging behaviors in children, and couple/family conflicts.
I have been successfully treating children, teenagers, adults, couples and families since 1996. I offer a diverse menu of treatment options, from concrete skills to deep healing techniques to attain sustainable change. Viewing you holistically in all the contexts of your life, by recognizing your vulnerabilities while building on your strengths, is essential. I create a validating environment and an authentic, collaborative relationship. I am honest, empathic and an effective teacher. I will support you and challenge you to grow in the direction you desire.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults.
Sometimes, life can throw a lot at you. It can be overwhelming and seem impossible to work through a myriad of complex feelings. Therapy can be the place for you to explore your feelings in a safe, nonjudgmental, productive way. From stress management to anxiety- from complex trauma to coping skills development, I am committed to partnering with you and reaching your personal goals. Life can be draining and we subconsciously shift into survival mode just to make it through the day. Together, we will work to process your experiences and figure out what it looks like for you to not just survive- but thrive.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults.
Sometimes, life can throw a lot at you. It can be overwhelming and seem impossible to work through a myriad of complex feelings. Therapy can be the place for you to explore your feelings in a safe, nonjudgmental, productive way. From stress management to anxiety- from complex trauma to coping skills development, I am committed to partnering with you and reaching your personal goals. Life can be draining and we subconsciously shift into survival mode just to make it through the day. Together, we will work to process your experiences and figure out what it looks like for you to not just survive- but thrive.
Emily Carter Cox
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27707
Waitlist for new clients
I work to develop insight and awareness in adolescents and adults, improve parents' relationships with their infants, and increase children's functioning through play.
I love working with parents (new and old!), college students, and children ages 0-18. I’m the best fit for clients who are looking for longer term therapy so they can really understand themselves and their relationships better. My therapeutic approaches depend on the client's needs and typically include play, art, and talk therapy. I'm a psychodynamic therapist, which means we might end up talking about past relationships, dreams, and underlying reasons for why we do the things we do.
I work to develop insight and awareness in adolescents and adults, improve parents' relationships with their infants, and increase children's functioning through play.
I love working with parents (new and old!), college students, and children ages 0-18. I’m the best fit for clients who are looking for longer term therapy so they can really understand themselves and their relationships better. My therapeutic approaches depend on the client's needs and typically include play, art, and talk therapy. I'm a psychodynamic therapist, which means we might end up talking about past relationships, dreams, and underlying reasons for why we do the things we do.
Alexa Adamo Valverde
Counselor, MS, MA, LPC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27713
Waitlist for new clients
I provide narrative and play therapy to safely process trauma (including child abuse, domestic violence, reproductive trauma, and more), cultivate self-compassion and a sense of agency.
Are you stuck and needing to process childhood trauma? Is your adolescent/teen sad, anxious or angry, and you know they need help? Do you feel like no one understands the challenges of creating a family (infertility, perinatal loss, miscarriage, IVF, adoption)? I shifted careers into mental health counseling in 2016 after 20 years of community advocacy to address injustice and empower women, children, and communities. I am a healing-centered, trauma-focused therapist now because I believe you - and your family - deserve guidance and support to reimagine and re-author your life narrative.
I provide narrative and play therapy to safely process trauma (including child abuse, domestic violence, reproductive trauma, and more), cultivate self-compassion and a sense of agency.
Are you stuck and needing to process childhood trauma? Is your adolescent/teen sad, anxious or angry, and you know they need help? Do you feel like no one understands the challenges of creating a family (infertility, perinatal loss, miscarriage, IVF, adoption)? I shifted careers into mental health counseling in 2016 after 20 years of community advocacy to address injustice and empower women, children, and communities. I am a healing-centered, trauma-focused therapist now because I believe you - and your family - deserve guidance and support to reimagine and re-author your life narrative.
Casey Kenny
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, RPT
Verified Verified
19 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707
In parent check in sessions, we will collaborate on best ways to support your child in the home.
Being a parent is TOUGH. I will listen to your concerns/hopes while providing a nonjudgmental environment to explore the issues your child and family may be facing. I am passionate about childhood mental health, and only work with children and teens (ages 2-16). Some children I see experience issues with adjustment, anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral issues, self-esteem, trauma, and interpersonal conflict. Some children ask to come to therapy; some don't. I focus on building trust and rapport with every client I work with.
In parent check in sessions, we will collaborate on best ways to support your child in the home.
Being a parent is TOUGH. I will listen to your concerns/hopes while providing a nonjudgmental environment to explore the issues your child and family may be facing. I am passionate about childhood mental health, and only work with children and teens (ages 2-16). Some children I see experience issues with adjustment, anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral issues, self-esteem, trauma, and interpersonal conflict. Some children ask to come to therapy; some don't. I focus on building trust and rapport with every client I work with.
Robyn Claar, Ph.D., PLLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27713
Waitlist for new clients
My goal is to help you or your child learn coping skills so treatment is effective quickly.
I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in working with children, teenagers and young adults struggling with anxiety, stress, OCD, and depression. I also have extensive expertise and training working with children and families coping with chronic medical conditions and pain, such as stomach aches, headaches, and food allergies. In addition, I conduct thorough psychoeducational assessments, ADHD evaluations, and early kindergarten entry assessments to help children, teenagers, and college students achieve academic success.
My goal is to help you or your child learn coping skills so treatment is effective quickly.
I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in working with children, teenagers and young adults struggling with anxiety, stress, OCD, and depression. I also have extensive expertise and training working with children and families coping with chronic medical conditions and pain, such as stomach aches, headaches, and food allergies. In addition, I conduct thorough psychoeducational assessments, ADHD evaluations, and early kindergarten entry assessments to help children, teenagers, and college students achieve academic success.
I work with clients of all ages, focusing primarily on counseling children, young adults, and ministry workers.
Are you or is your child struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, relational conflict, traumatic brain injury, or spiritual concerns? I am a gentle and empathetic clinical mental health counselor intern, and I am pursuing my Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Previously, I graduated from Campbell University with my Bachelor of Social Work, while I also minored in Psychology. I had a wonderful experience with a counselor as I was living cross-culturally in Thailand.
I work with clients of all ages, focusing primarily on counseling children, young adults, and ministry workers.
Are you or is your child struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, relational conflict, traumatic brain injury, or spiritual concerns? I am a gentle and empathetic clinical mental health counselor intern, and I am pursuing my Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Previously, I graduated from Campbell University with my Bachelor of Social Work, while I also minored in Psychology. I had a wonderful experience with a counselor as I was living cross-culturally in Thailand.
Aaron Post, LCMHC is a clinical counselor with a diverse caseload since 2010, treating children, families, adults, and teens. He addresses issues like anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and more. Skilled in DBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, CBT, and EMDR, Aaron enjoys expressive arts therapy, family systems work, and developmental play therapy, with a therapeutic playroom. He is experienced in various settings and provides individual, family, child, adolescent, and group therapy. He runs Wise Mind Boxing, integrating boxing with DBT. He holds an MA from App State from the Department of Human Development and Psychological Counseling.
Aaron Post, LCMHC is a clinical counselor with a diverse caseload since 2010, treating children, families, adults, and teens. He addresses issues like anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and more. Skilled in DBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, CBT, and EMDR, Aaron enjoys expressive arts therapy, family systems work, and developmental play therapy, with a therapeutic playroom. He is experienced in various settings and provides individual, family, child, adolescent, and group therapy. He runs Wise Mind Boxing, integrating boxing with DBT. He holds an MA from App State from the Department of Human Development and Psychological Counseling.
My child work includes the variety of common childhood concerns (emotional, social, school, and family issues), plus expertise in trauma.
We all have times we need to talk about ourselves, relationships, or situation to best figure things out. I provide a safe and active environment where you can focus completely on yourself without fear of judgment, and we work together to find ways to improve things. I help people solve a variety of life issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, family issues, and general life stress, to name a few.
My child work includes the variety of common childhood concerns (emotional, social, school, and family issues), plus expertise in trauma.
We all have times we need to talk about ourselves, relationships, or situation to best figure things out. I provide a safe and active environment where you can focus completely on yourself without fear of judgment, and we work together to find ways to improve things. I help people solve a variety of life issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, family issues, and general life stress, to name a few.
Calhoun Psychology offers therapy and assessment services for children (4+), teens, and adults who are seeking diagnostic feedback, recommendations for academic support, or therapy that best aligns with their individual needs. We serve clients presenting with a wide range of psychological symptoms, learning challenges, and life adjustment difficulties.
Calhoun Psychology offers therapy and assessment services for children (4+), teens, and adults who are seeking diagnostic feedback, recommendations for academic support, or therapy that best aligns with their individual needs. We serve clients presenting with a wide range of psychological symptoms, learning challenges, and life adjustment difficulties.
Additionally, I provide psychological evaluations to children, teens, and adults.
My treatment style is based on determining cognitive, emotional, and social factors that could be impacting the client’s life. I am mindful that each client is unique and has its own essence. Consequently, as a team, we identify the goals and expectations of psychological treatment to find solutions for the circumstances that the client is experiencing. During the course of the treatment, I give clients strategies that could help them overcome different obstacles and recover hope in life.
Additionally, I provide psychological evaluations to children, teens, and adults.
My treatment style is based on determining cognitive, emotional, and social factors that could be impacting the client’s life. I am mindful that each client is unique and has its own essence. Consequently, as a team, we identify the goals and expectations of psychological treatment to find solutions for the circumstances that the client is experiencing. During the course of the treatment, I give clients strategies that could help them overcome different obstacles and recover hope in life.
Chelsea Westbrook
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a certified Child-Parent Psychotherapist and have a passion for working with families.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am trained to help with a wide variety of mental health needs, including depression, anxiety and panic disorders, trauma, and grief. I specialize in working with individuals and families. I have a passion for working with caregivers of young children, as well as those in their emerging adulthood stage of life. I am an LGBTQQ2SIAP+ affirming therapist and have received multiple trainings in best practices to serve the gender expansive population.
I am a certified Child-Parent Psychotherapist and have a passion for working with families.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am trained to help with a wide variety of mental health needs, including depression, anxiety and panic disorders, trauma, and grief. I specialize in working with individuals and families. I have a passion for working with caregivers of young children, as well as those in their emerging adulthood stage of life. I am an LGBTQQ2SIAP+ affirming therapist and have received multiple trainings in best practices to serve the gender expansive population.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Research Triangle, 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 Research Triangle 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 Research Triangle 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.