Child Therapists in Southern Pines, NC
Kayla Staples
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, RPT, TF-CBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southern Pines, NC 28387
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in treating children, adolescents, adults, and families using various modalities to help treat symptoms related to depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, behavioral issues, social conflicts, and self-esteem.
I believe the hardest part of beginning any new experience is walking through the door. Acknowledging you need help and letting people in (let alone a stranger) is hard too! I strive to ensure that the experience of therapy is safe, welcoming, and positive. My hope is to help my clients discover strength within themselves and develop coping skills to help them improve their life and reduce unwanted symptoms.
I specialize in treating children, adolescents, adults, and families using various modalities to help treat symptoms related to depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, behavioral issues, social conflicts, and self-esteem.
I believe the hardest part of beginning any new experience is walking through the door. Acknowledging you need help and letting people in (let alone a stranger) is hard too! I strive to ensure that the experience of therapy is safe, welcoming, and positive. My hope is to help my clients discover strength within themselves and develop coping skills to help them improve their life and reduce unwanted symptoms.
Play Therapy of the Pines, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHC, RPT-S™
Verified Verified
Southern Pines, NC 28387
As child-centered therapists, we have therapeutic play rooms and work with kiddos from 18 months and up using a variety of different play therapy, sand play, theraplay, and expressive arts techniques to engage your child in the therapeutic process.
We like to consider ourselves play connoisseurs! Dr. Megan (owner) is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and a Registered Play Therapist, and Kayla is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Both Dr. Megan and Kayla have advanced training in different play therapy modalities and truly specialize in working with children. They believe in empowering children to make their own choices, take responsibility, and assert their autonomy by engaging in an accepting, safe, and trusting therapeutic relationship. Our office is designed for kids with adults in mind! :)
As child-centered therapists, we have therapeutic play rooms and work with kiddos from 18 months and up using a variety of different play therapy, sand play, theraplay, and expressive arts techniques to engage your child in the therapeutic process.
We like to consider ourselves play connoisseurs! Dr. Megan (owner) is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and a Registered Play Therapist, and Kayla is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Both Dr. Megan and Kayla have advanced training in different play therapy modalities and truly specialize in working with children. They believe in empowering children to make their own choices, take responsibility, and assert their autonomy by engaging in an accepting, safe, and trusting therapeutic relationship. Our office is designed for kids with adults in mind! :)
Allen Brooks Professional Counseling Service
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, MA, LPCS, NBCC
Verified Verified
Southern Pines, NC 28387
We serve children, adolescents, teenagers and adults.
Hi are you thinking what Im thinking, if so you're probably thinking "GEEZZ" Im tired of searching.. then stop, because you've located the right person at the right time, to help you navigate through your life journey. Everyone has a story to tell and yours is very important & Im ready to listen and ready to do whatever it takes to promote and initiate the needed changes you desire in life at this time.Trauma's often experienced and unrecognized! Instantly we think about hurricanes and earthquakes. Your personal storm, transition or change will be handled with care. Take a look at my website !!!!
We serve children, adolescents, teenagers and adults.
Hi are you thinking what Im thinking, if so you're probably thinking "GEEZZ" Im tired of searching.. then stop, because you've located the right person at the right time, to help you navigate through your life journey. Everyone has a story to tell and yours is very important & Im ready to listen and ready to do whatever it takes to promote and initiate the needed changes you desire in life at this time.Trauma's often experienced and unrecognized! Instantly we think about hurricanes and earthquakes. Your personal storm, transition or change will be handled with care. Take a look at my website !!!!
Tricia Kendrick Buttkus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southern Pines, NC 28387 (Online Only)
Having two college aged children, Tricia understands the challenges of raising a family and maintaining healthy relationships in today's changing, demanding, and stressful high tech social media world.
Tricia believes in being hands on interactive with her clients, and does not utilize passive listening. She understands most importantly, that although your pain and experiences may be similar to someone else, that no two people are alike, therefore, the degree to which it effects you is unique and personal to yourself. She is compassionate and her goal is to empower you to get back in touch with your needs, and find effective / healthy ways to get your core needs met. Tricia believes in treating the whole person, as it is the most successful way to achieve life long happiness within yourself, and your relationships.
Having two college aged children, Tricia understands the challenges of raising a family and maintaining healthy relationships in today's changing, demanding, and stressful high tech social media world.
Tricia believes in being hands on interactive with her clients, and does not utilize passive listening. She understands most importantly, that although your pain and experiences may be similar to someone else, that no two people are alike, therefore, the degree to which it effects you is unique and personal to yourself. She is compassionate and her goal is to empower you to get back in touch with your needs, and find effective / healthy ways to get your core needs met. Tricia believes in treating the whole person, as it is the most successful way to achieve life long happiness within yourself, and your relationships.
Gentle Strength Child and Family Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Southern Pines, NC 28387
Since 2014 I've worked with military-connected children in school settings in the US, Germany and Japan.
Children have to deal with many stressors in today's world. This is especially true of children in military families. Frequent moves, leaving old friends, making new friends, parent's deployments, adjusting to new places and schools, peer pressure and finding and maintaining emotional resilience are challenges many children must deal with. With military children, these events may occur over and over. Family dynamics change as a parent deploys then returns home to reintegrate back into the family. I can help children navigate these challenges and thrive.
Since 2014 I've worked with military-connected children in school settings in the US, Germany and Japan.
Children have to deal with many stressors in today's world. This is especially true of children in military families. Frequent moves, leaving old friends, making new friends, parent's deployments, adjusting to new places and schools, peer pressure and finding and maintaining emotional resilience are challenges many children must deal with. With military children, these events may occur over and over. Family dynamics change as a parent deploys then returns home to reintegrate back into the family. I can help children navigate these challenges and thrive.
I have worked in a variety of settings that provided therapy to children, adolescence, and adults.
Shine Your Light Counseling offers support and encouragement for those going through difficult and stressful times. At any given moment, life can feel as if it is spiraling out of control. My role is to help with these situations that may be causing you stress, anxiety, uncertainty, or doubt. I believe we all have the capacity to grow and make changes needed to better our physical and mental health.
I have worked in a variety of settings that provided therapy to children, adolescence, and adults.
Shine Your Light Counseling offers support and encouragement for those going through difficult and stressful times. At any given moment, life can feel as if it is spiraling out of control. My role is to help with these situations that may be causing you stress, anxiety, uncertainty, or doubt. I believe we all have the capacity to grow and make changes needed to better our physical and mental health.
Liz Harry (She Her Hers)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southern Pines, NC 28387
I believe that we live in difficult and challenging times and there is no one who, at least on occasion, would not benefit from help in navigating their way through these times in order to have a better quality of life. I am here to listen to you and to help you achieve your vision for a happier and healthier life. I work with adults, teens, youth and children to address issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, adjustment to life changes, abuse, trauma, grief, and behavioral problems.
I believe that we live in difficult and challenging times and there is no one who, at least on occasion, would not benefit from help in navigating their way through these times in order to have a better quality of life. I am here to listen to you and to help you achieve your vision for a happier and healthier life. I work with adults, teens, youth and children to address issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, adjustment to life changes, abuse, trauma, grief, and behavioral problems.
Carolina Counseling Services - Southern Pines, NC
Counselor, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
Southern Pines, NC 28387
These may include relationship concerns, life changes, challenging child behaviors, depression, anxiety, extreme worry, mood swings, crying, nightmares, irritability, substance use, hopelessness and grief to name a few.
Life can be challenging, therapy can help. Our independently contracted therapists work with couples, adults, teens and children to get to where they want to be. We contract with friendly, experienced, licensed clinicians with different specialties who are able to help. Our Southern Pines and Pinehurst offices are warm and welcoming, allowing you to feel at home when meeting with your therapist. Please visit the website for detailed information on how we may assist you: www.CarolinaCounselingServices.com.
These may include relationship concerns, life changes, challenging child behaviors, depression, anxiety, extreme worry, mood swings, crying, nightmares, irritability, substance use, hopelessness and grief to name a few.
Life can be challenging, therapy can help. Our independently contracted therapists work with couples, adults, teens and children to get to where they want to be. We contract with friendly, experienced, licensed clinicians with different specialties who are able to help. Our Southern Pines and Pinehurst offices are warm and welcoming, allowing you to feel at home when meeting with your therapist. Please visit the website for detailed information on how we may assist you: www.CarolinaCounselingServices.com.
Teresa Brockington
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Southern Pines, NC 28387
Primarily, my experience revolves around children, adolescents, teens, and adults who are struggling with anxiety and depression.
Hello and Welcome! I am so happy you have taken the time to review my profile. I am so proud of your courage to seek help. It can be difficult to take this first step towards navigating life’s challenges. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, and/or behavioral problems, take this positive step and reach out to me to begin your journey to a healthier “you.”
Primarily, my experience revolves around children, adolescents, teens, and adults who are struggling with anxiety and depression.
Hello and Welcome! I am so happy you have taken the time to review my profile. I am so proud of your courage to seek help. It can be difficult to take this first step towards navigating life’s challenges. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, and/or behavioral problems, take this positive step and reach out to me to begin your journey to a healthier “you.”
John Lawson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southern Pines, NC 28387
We are partnered with DropZone Kids to provide child care for siblings during therapy appointments free of charge.
I am a Registered Play Therapist working with children who are hard to reach either because they are angry, anxious, or depressed. Children don't express themselves the same way that adults do, rather, they express themselves more naturally through play. Play is a child's natural way of relieving stress and play therapy is the best practice for working with children. Using Play Therapy most children are able to work through issues in a much shorter amount of time. For more information Call today (910) 407-0052 and check us out at www.Atlas ChildCounseling.com
We are partnered with DropZone Kids to provide child care for siblings during therapy appointments free of charge.
I am a Registered Play Therapist working with children who are hard to reach either because they are angry, anxious, or depressed. Children don't express themselves the same way that adults do, rather, they express themselves more naturally through play. Play is a child's natural way of relieving stress and play therapy is the best practice for working with children. Using Play Therapy most children are able to work through issues in a much shorter amount of time. For more information Call today (910) 407-0052 and check us out at www.Atlas ChildCounseling.com
Harley Grace Farm and Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCS, JSOTS, CATP
Verified Verified
Southern Pines, NC 28387
For children & teens, the animals tend to make therapy enjoyable which can lead to greater outcomes.
If going to a traditional office for therapy and medication management doesn't appeal to you, there is another option. Harley Grace Farm & Counseling Center combines evidence based mental health treatment with a non-traditional setting. Both therapy and medication management is offered. Therapy is designed to meet your individual needs; you can take a walk on the farm's trails, utilize activities with horses to actually practice new skills necessary to meet your goals or select one of the seating areas on the farm. The farm is a safe place of acceptance, growth & healing as we are all deserving of happiness & second chances.
For children & teens, the animals tend to make therapy enjoyable which can lead to greater outcomes.
If going to a traditional office for therapy and medication management doesn't appeal to you, there is another option. Harley Grace Farm & Counseling Center combines evidence based mental health treatment with a non-traditional setting. Both therapy and medication management is offered. Therapy is designed to meet your individual needs; you can take a walk on the farm's trails, utilize activities with horses to actually practice new skills necessary to meet your goals or select one of the seating areas on the farm. The farm is a safe place of acceptance, growth & healing as we are all deserving of happiness & second chances.
All-American Counseling, Wellness and Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BSW, C-SWHC, C-ASWCM
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Southern Pines, NC 28387
Clinicians have ties and connections to the military, veterans, LEOs, first responders and surrounding areas for: Cumberland, Moore, Harnett, Robinson, New Hanover, Forsyth and Lee, NC counties. Our contracted clinicians provide a wide range of services and specialties. We appreciate the opportunity to be of help and look forward to all of us working together. Bobette Smith, LCSW, owner, is military connected and a Fayettevillian. Experience with: Service Members and families, first responders, children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, families, small groups, intensive outpatient groups and clinical inpatient hospital care.
Clinicians have ties and connections to the military, veterans, LEOs, first responders and surrounding areas for: Cumberland, Moore, Harnett, Robinson, New Hanover, Forsyth and Lee, NC counties. Our contracted clinicians provide a wide range of services and specialties. We appreciate the opportunity to be of help and look forward to all of us working together. Bobette Smith, LCSW, owner, is military connected and a Fayettevillian. Experience with: Service Members and families, first responders, children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, families, small groups, intensive outpatient groups and clinical inpatient hospital care.
Hi, I am accepting new clients with immediate openings. I am a LCMHC. I am a graduate from Liberty University, and have an undergraduate degree in psychology. I am also currently pursuing a doctorate to specialize in trauma therapy and community counseling through Liberty University. I work primarily with children and adolescents, and their parents. I have training in TFCBT, behavioral therapy, and Christian counseling. I have experience working with ADHD, anxiety, depression, autism, trauma, family and custody struggles, and anger management. I enjoy using CBT, motivational interviewing, Play therapy, and art therapy.
Hi, I am accepting new clients with immediate openings. I am a LCMHC. I am a graduate from Liberty University, and have an undergraduate degree in psychology. I am also currently pursuing a doctorate to specialize in trauma therapy and community counseling through Liberty University. I work primarily with children and adolescents, and their parents. I have training in TFCBT, behavioral therapy, and Christian counseling. I have experience working with ADHD, anxiety, depression, autism, trauma, family and custody struggles, and anger management. I enjoy using CBT, motivational interviewing, Play therapy, and art therapy.
Cindy W Hickman
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Southern Pines, NC 28387
Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed with life, exhausted, anxious, or depressed? Have you experienced a stressful or traumatic life event? Perhaps you struggle with a chronic illness. Maybe you struggle with a difficult child or teen. Or maybe your partner has been unfaithful. Are you tired of feeling isolated and hopeless? You want- no, you need- things to change, but you don’t where to begin. Asking for help can be one of the most difficulty things to do, but I would be honored to help you discover your inner strength and begin your journey to healing and being who you are meant to be.
Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed with life, exhausted, anxious, or depressed? Have you experienced a stressful or traumatic life event? Perhaps you struggle with a chronic illness. Maybe you struggle with a difficult child or teen. Or maybe your partner has been unfaithful. Are you tired of feeling isolated and hopeless? You want- no, you need- things to change, but you don’t where to begin. Asking for help can be one of the most difficulty things to do, but I would be honored to help you discover your inner strength and begin your journey to healing and being who you are meant to be.
Sara Gwaltney
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southern Pines, NC 28387
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.
Enhanced Care Counseling & Consulting Services
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, CAS
Verified Verified
Southern Pines, NC 28387
counseling for adults, adolescents, children, elder adults, etc.
I am an experienced Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who is dedicated to individuals from all walks of life cope with anxiety, depression etc. I am friendly and compassionate to all and everyone I meet. My counseling process involves a collaborative relationship between client and counselor in an open environment where my clients is free to share their thoughts and feelings honestly. Thus, your active participation and personal and personal work outside of session are essential for counseling to be effective. I may ask you to try various things outside of the counseling hour to help you reach your goal.
counseling for adults, adolescents, children, elder adults, etc.
I am an experienced Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who is dedicated to individuals from all walks of life cope with anxiety, depression etc. I am friendly and compassionate to all and everyone I meet. My counseling process involves a collaborative relationship between client and counselor in an open environment where my clients is free to share their thoughts and feelings honestly. Thus, your active participation and personal and personal work outside of session are essential for counseling to be effective. I may ask you to try various things outside of the counseling hour to help you reach your goal.
The traditional office environment is not for everyone. We offer real therapy in a beautiful farm setting where our clients have the opportunity to work with the horses, take a walk around the farm and experience the peaceful setting. Our therapist utilize all the techniques of talk therapy in addition to treatment models incorporating animals. We customize our sessions to meet your needs and our hope is to make you as comfortable as possible so that you are able to focus on the changes you are looking for. We work with children ages 6 years and up, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
The traditional office environment is not for everyone. We offer real therapy in a beautiful farm setting where our clients have the opportunity to work with the horses, take a walk around the farm and experience the peaceful setting. Our therapist utilize all the techniques of talk therapy in addition to treatment models incorporating animals. We customize our sessions to meet your needs and our hope is to make you as comfortable as possible so that you are able to focus on the changes you are looking for. We work with children ages 6 years and up, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
Healing Reflections Pllc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Southern Pines, NC 28387
There are many reasons and life situations that move us toward seeking out therapy but making that decision to take the first step toward healing, for most clients, can be uncertain and often anxiety provoking. It's important for the therapists at Healing Reflections to create a compassionate and collaborative space to begin building a therapeutic relationship based on feelings of safety and a sense of trust helping clients to heal wounds, discover their purpose and feel more alive. Immediate Openings for new clients!
There are many reasons and life situations that move us toward seeking out therapy but making that decision to take the first step toward healing, for most clients, can be uncertain and often anxiety provoking. It's important for the therapists at Healing Reflections to create a compassionate and collaborative space to begin building a therapeutic relationship based on feelings of safety and a sense of trust helping clients to heal wounds, discover their purpose and feel more alive. Immediate Openings for new clients!
Jessica C Lykes
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southern Pines, NC 28387
Change at times can be difficult. I am here to help you navigate that. Having someone else to talk to other than a family member can provide a sense of comfort especially when dealing with emotional distress. I like to will work closely with the clients and their parents/guardians in order to provide the best possible tools in order to be able to create a plan for success in order to ameliorate this emotional distress or behavior problems..The ultimate goal of counseling is to establish mental equilibrium in order to live the best life possible.
Change at times can be difficult. I am here to help you navigate that. Having someone else to talk to other than a family member can provide a sense of comfort especially when dealing with emotional distress. I like to will work closely with the clients and their parents/guardians in order to provide the best possible tools in order to be able to create a plan for success in order to ameliorate this emotional distress or behavior problems..The ultimate goal of counseling is to establish mental equilibrium in order to live the best life possible.
John Joseph Frutchey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Southern Pines, NC 28387
I am a Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) licensed in the state of North Carolina. I have experience working with individuals of all ages from various backgrounds. The counseling process is dynamic and I strive to counsel each client respectfully and openly. I use several theoretical frameworks chosen to fit the client’s needs based on their unique experiences and how they view the world.
I am a Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) licensed in the state of North Carolina. I have experience working with individuals of all ages from various backgrounds. The counseling process is dynamic and I strive to counsel each client respectfully and openly. I use several theoretical frameworks chosen to fit the client’s needs based on their unique experiences and how they view the world.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Southern Pines, 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 Southern Pines 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 Southern Pines 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.