Child Therapists in Philadelphia, PA
Denise Ray-Shields
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19131 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Consultation, training, and workshops are available for specified populations within organizations and schools that come into contact with families, couples, and children.
Many people face emotional challenges within and outside the family. I guide and support families, couples, individuals, and children in managing the obstacles that come their way. I believe the heart of the family is the wellbeing of its members. I provide treatment to those who experience distress in their daily functioning from a variety of sources, which often impacts loved ones. I treat relationship discord, depression, anxiety, child maladjustment and other stressors. I welcome those who, in the midst of their challenges, reasonably recognize that change must be pursued.
Consultation, training, and workshops are available for specified populations within organizations and schools that come into contact with families, couples, and children.
Many people face emotional challenges within and outside the family. I guide and support families, couples, individuals, and children in managing the obstacles that come their way. I believe the heart of the family is the wellbeing of its members. I provide treatment to those who experience distress in their daily functioning from a variety of sources, which often impacts loved ones. I treat relationship discord, depression, anxiety, child maladjustment and other stressors. I welcome those who, in the midst of their challenges, reasonably recognize that change must be pursued.
Kaila Dickstein
Psychologist, Psy, D
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19147 (Online Only)
At TAFT Psychological Services, the goal is to provide the highest quality care to you, your children and your family.
Every client and therapist pairing is different. Not every pairing will fit as well as others and the goal of every therapeutic relationship is for the therapist to act as a competent and supportive guide in navigating each client's map of unique challenges in life. I believe that the most important aspect of the relationship is the ability to be honest about the process--what works will differ for everyone. I aim to tailor treatment to each client so that he or she leaves the office feeling heard, understood and confident about the therapeutic journey.
At TAFT Psychological Services, the goal is to provide the highest quality care to you, your children and your family.
Every client and therapist pairing is different. Not every pairing will fit as well as others and the goal of every therapeutic relationship is for the therapist to act as a competent and supportive guide in navigating each client's map of unique challenges in life. I believe that the most important aspect of the relationship is the ability to be honest about the process--what works will differ for everyone. I aim to tailor treatment to each client so that he or she leaves the office feeling heard, understood and confident about the therapeutic journey.
Melisa O. Furman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19103 (Online Only)
Many find themselves at a point in their lives where external support is necessary to navigate life's challenges. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am that support for my clients.I create a safe space for my clients to explore their deep feelings, develop a plan, learn healthy coping strategies and increase self-confidence. I am experienced in facilitating conversations around divorce and separation with children and teenagers. I specialize in behavioral change and healing inter-personal relationships. I work with many individuals, families and youth experiencing ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Addiction and Post Traumatic Stress.
Many find themselves at a point in their lives where external support is necessary to navigate life's challenges. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am that support for my clients.I create a safe space for my clients to explore their deep feelings, develop a plan, learn healthy coping strategies and increase self-confidence. I am experienced in facilitating conversations around divorce and separation with children and teenagers. I specialize in behavioral change and healing inter-personal relationships. I work with many individuals, families and youth experiencing ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Addiction and Post Traumatic Stress.
Artful Explorations Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Artful Explorations Therapy provides art therapy and counseling for children, teens, families, and adults.
Artful Explorations Therapy is led by Kristen Rashid, a registered, board-certified art therapist who's been working with kids, teens, and adults in Philadelphia for over a decade. We offer support in navigating through a range of issues including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, adjustments, divorce, grief/loss, behavior difficulties, depression, and anger. We meet clients where they are and help them engage in the creative process of making art as a way to express themselves, increase insight, spark change, make connections, and develop coping and problem solving skills.
Artful Explorations Therapy provides art therapy and counseling for children, teens, families, and adults.
Artful Explorations Therapy is led by Kristen Rashid, a registered, board-certified art therapist who's been working with kids, teens, and adults in Philadelphia for over a decade. We offer support in navigating through a range of issues including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, adjustments, divorce, grief/loss, behavior difficulties, depression, and anger. We meet clients where they are and help them engage in the creative process of making art as a way to express themselves, increase insight, spark change, make connections, and develop coping and problem solving skills.
Services are available for males, females; children, adolescents, and adults referred by individuals, attorneys, Federal, State, and local criminal justice and social service agencies.
My client and service focus is on individuals or entities seeking treatment, psychological evaluations, risk assessment, expert witness representation, and related services for sexual misconduct, sexual abuse, sexual victimization, or trauma. Other areas of specialty include assessment of violence; standards of professional practice; program development; supervision and training of forensic practitioners; treatment or supervision of professionals and clergy with sexual misconduct; pretrial defendants; juveniles delinquency and sexual offending; and supervision or training of clinical personnel involved in various relevant psychological, civil, or criminal justice interventions. Also, I have extensive training in treatment of general psychological conditions as well as providing psychological and psycho-educational evaluations.
Services are available for males, females; children, adolescents, and adults referred by individuals, attorneys, Federal, State, and local criminal justice and social service agencies.
My client and service focus is on individuals or entities seeking treatment, psychological evaluations, risk assessment, expert witness representation, and related services for sexual misconduct, sexual abuse, sexual victimization, or trauma. Other areas of specialty include assessment of violence; standards of professional practice; program development; supervision and training of forensic practitioners; treatment or supervision of professionals and clergy with sexual misconduct; pretrial defendants; juveniles delinquency and sexual offending; and supervision or training of clinical personnel involved in various relevant psychological, civil, or criminal justice interventions. Also, I have extensive training in treatment of general psychological conditions as well as providing psychological and psycho-educational evaluations.
Holly Olshefski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Mindfulness Based Play and Family Therapy and Parenting by Connection training have provided me with experience and interventions to help parents empathically listen to and respond to a wide variety of issues facing children.
I specialize in therapy care for children, teens, young adults & families. Parents are included as part of the therapy process from start to finish. Individual clients are seen as well using a relational and humanistic lens. Issues you may want to focus on: building cooperation & fostering openness instead of hostility & defiance; growing self esteem & confidence instead of fearfulness, clinging & sadness; increasing tolerance, self control instead of tantrums & aggression. Our work will heal family patterns of discord, hurt & division & will help children along their journey of becoming a confident, well rounded individual.
Mindfulness Based Play and Family Therapy and Parenting by Connection training have provided me with experience and interventions to help parents empathically listen to and respond to a wide variety of issues facing children.
I specialize in therapy care for children, teens, young adults & families. Parents are included as part of the therapy process from start to finish. Individual clients are seen as well using a relational and humanistic lens. Issues you may want to focus on: building cooperation & fostering openness instead of hostility & defiance; growing self esteem & confidence instead of fearfulness, clinging & sadness; increasing tolerance, self control instead of tantrums & aggression. Our work will heal family patterns of discord, hurt & division & will help children along their journey of becoming a confident, well rounded individual.
Life is often stressful. Modern life keeps moving, even when we might really need a moment to reflect and connect. In my practice, I hope to offer children, adolescents, young adults, and families time to pause and process their experiences. In the pause, we might find new paths and connections to forge. I support clients experiencing anxiety disorders (GAD, OCD, Social Anxiety, etc.), mood disorders (depression, adjustment disorders, etc.), neurodiversity, family conflict, stress management concerns, and aid parents in need of support.
Life is often stressful. Modern life keeps moving, even when we might really need a moment to reflect and connect. In my practice, I hope to offer children, adolescents, young adults, and families time to pause and process their experiences. In the pause, we might find new paths and connections to forge. I support clients experiencing anxiety disorders (GAD, OCD, Social Anxiety, etc.), mood disorders (depression, adjustment disorders, etc.), neurodiversity, family conflict, stress management concerns, and aid parents in need of support.
Carolyn Seplow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19118
Tweens and teens are undergoing a wondrous and uncertain time of discovery and growth. Parent/ child conflicts become common and risky behaviors more prevalent. Navigating this territory may be a time of great uncertainty and tension. For 20 years I have been helping children and families work through issues such as depression and anxiety, friendship or school problems, communication and social troubles, on-line behavior and family conflict, sexuality and gender questions, and autism and learning differences. Call and we can discuss your particular concerns and decide if I would be a good fit for you and/or your child.
Tweens and teens are undergoing a wondrous and uncertain time of discovery and growth. Parent/ child conflicts become common and risky behaviors more prevalent. Navigating this territory may be a time of great uncertainty and tension. For 20 years I have been helping children and families work through issues such as depression and anxiety, friendship or school problems, communication and social troubles, on-line behavior and family conflict, sexuality and gender questions, and autism and learning differences. Call and we can discuss your particular concerns and decide if I would be a good fit for you and/or your child.
Psychological Services Center Temple University
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19121
The Psychological Services Center (PSC) is a nonprofit community mental health center established in the early 1970s. Our center provides counseling and psychological services for mental health and relationship issues, as well as comprehensive psychological assessments. We serve children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families from Temple University and the surrounding communities. We welcome families and individuals from all backgrounds and lifestyles.
The Psychological Services Center (PSC) is a nonprofit community mental health center established in the early 1970s. Our center provides counseling and psychological services for mental health and relationship issues, as well as comprehensive psychological assessments. We serve children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families from Temple University and the surrounding communities. We welcome families and individuals from all backgrounds and lifestyles.
I offer psychotherapy online (to PA residents) for children and adults struggling with issues related to anxiety, depression and trauma as well as parenting and behavior issues.
Are you someone who is conscientious, careful, sensitive and want to succeed, but sometimes feel like getting through the day is too hard? Do fear, worry or sadness hold you back from the life you could live? We all encounter rough patches in life when we find ourselves stuck or feeling held back by an obstacle placed in our path. Therapy can empower us with the tools to overcome those obstacles so that we can move forward strengthened and better prepared for the future.
I offer psychotherapy online (to PA residents) for children and adults struggling with issues related to anxiety, depression and trauma as well as parenting and behavior issues.
Are you someone who is conscientious, careful, sensitive and want to succeed, but sometimes feel like getting through the day is too hard? Do fear, worry or sadness hold you back from the life you could live? We all encounter rough patches in life when we find ourselves stuck or feeling held back by an obstacle placed in our path. Therapy can empower us with the tools to overcome those obstacles so that we can move forward strengthened and better prepared for the future.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 20 years experience in the field treating child, adolescent, and adult clients in residential, outpatient, and private practice settings. Additionally, I am well versed at providing mental health evaluations and expert witness testimony for clients who are involved in a litigation process. My style is direct yet nurturing. I work in a flexible manner, inviting clients to come alone or bring whomever will support them into their sessions. My ideal client is the one who completes the first difficult step of calling for an appointment.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 20 years experience in the field treating child, adolescent, and adult clients in residential, outpatient, and private practice settings. Additionally, I am well versed at providing mental health evaluations and expert witness testimony for clients who are involved in a litigation process. My style is direct yet nurturing. I work in a flexible manner, inviting clients to come alone or bring whomever will support them into their sessions. My ideal client is the one who completes the first difficult step of calling for an appointment.
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In addition to individual therapy with adults, I also work with children, adolescents and parents.
Being a human being isn't easy. Unfortunately, it seems we are destined at times in our lives to experience pain, fear, confusion, and difficulty. The good news is that it is often through befriending and understanding that which is most painful, frightening, or challenging that we grow and find more enduring freedom and peace. As a therapist, I see my role as offering the nurturing environment within which individuals can better understand themselves and their lives, overcome their challenges, and discover their true potential.
In addition to individual therapy with adults, I also work with children, adolescents and parents.
Being a human being isn't easy. Unfortunately, it seems we are destined at times in our lives to experience pain, fear, confusion, and difficulty. The good news is that it is often through befriending and understanding that which is most painful, frightening, or challenging that we grow and find more enduring freedom and peace. As a therapist, I see my role as offering the nurturing environment within which individuals can better understand themselves and their lives, overcome their challenges, and discover their true potential.
As a clinical and developmental psychologist, I have completed extensive training in evidence-based models for helping children, teens, adults and families.
Stress, depression, worry, feelings of hopelessness, and past difficult/traumatic experiences....All of these things can have a real impact on our day-to-day ability to enjoy life, function well in our relationships, and reach our fullest potential.
As a clinical and developmental psychologist, I have completed extensive training in evidence-based models for helping children, teens, adults and families.
Stress, depression, worry, feelings of hopelessness, and past difficult/traumatic experiences....All of these things can have a real impact on our day-to-day ability to enjoy life, function well in our relationships, and reach our fullest potential.
Jonathan Michael Clark
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MS, MA
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19116
I have experience in trauma evaluations, psychiatric evaluations, treatment planning, academic assessments, and child welfare investigations.
I am a License Professional Counselor helping my clients discover how they can successfully contend with a range of issues, including the challenges of everyday life, abuse issues, trauma, crisis and behavioral and mental health. My mission is to guide my clients to identify their self-worth and to obtain the skills they need to realize their resilience. We pursue these goals through counseling, interpersonal training, education, motivation, exploration and identification. Self-sufficiency and healthy positive development are markers of our success.
I have experience in trauma evaluations, psychiatric evaluations, treatment planning, academic assessments, and child welfare investigations.
I am a License Professional Counselor helping my clients discover how they can successfully contend with a range of issues, including the challenges of everyday life, abuse issues, trauma, crisis and behavioral and mental health. My mission is to guide my clients to identify their self-worth and to obtain the skills they need to realize their resilience. We pursue these goals through counseling, interpersonal training, education, motivation, exploration and identification. Self-sufficiency and healthy positive development are markers of our success.
Rikki Ford
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19147
I help children, individuals and families target problematic behaviors, develop effective coping skills, improve their communication and enrich their relationships with one another. My education in family therapy and my years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults have shown me even the most difficult obstacles can be overcome with the right support.
I help children, individuals and families target problematic behaviors, develop effective coping skills, improve their communication and enrich their relationships with one another. My education in family therapy and my years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults have shown me even the most difficult obstacles can be overcome with the right support.
I hope to hear from you so we can explore if I am a good fit for you, your child, or your family.
I support people who feel like they’re always failing to take steps towards their goals and feel more functional in their daily life. Maybe you are stepping out on your own, navigating mounting pressures as a young person, or feeling overwhelmed by the stress of parenting a child dealing with their own big feelings. I support clients to accept difficult parts of yourself to feel more whole. I support skill-building to reduce anxiety & to enhance your trust in yourself & your abilities. I affirm and work with, not against, neurodivergence. In art making, we can create space to process experiences that feel outside of spoken language.
I hope to hear from you so we can explore if I am a good fit for you, your child, or your family.
I support people who feel like they’re always failing to take steps towards their goals and feel more functional in their daily life. Maybe you are stepping out on your own, navigating mounting pressures as a young person, or feeling overwhelmed by the stress of parenting a child dealing with their own big feelings. I support clients to accept difficult parts of yourself to feel more whole. I support skill-building to reduce anxiety & to enhance your trust in yourself & your abilities. I affirm and work with, not against, neurodivergence. In art making, we can create space to process experiences that feel outside of spoken language.
I have experience working with children, teens, and adults on a wide variety of issues.
I am passionate about collaborating with you to provide evidence-based treatment that meets your needs. I use a cognitive behavioral approach (CBT) with a systemic lens to always consider the context in which a person lives. I believe that individuals are shaped by their experiences, as well as their interactions with the significant people and systems in their lives, and we have to take that context into account when addressing your problems to create the change you want to see. I work with my clients to identify what's getting in the way of living the life you want and help you learn strategies to overcome those challenges.
I have experience working with children, teens, and adults on a wide variety of issues.
I am passionate about collaborating with you to provide evidence-based treatment that meets your needs. I use a cognitive behavioral approach (CBT) with a systemic lens to always consider the context in which a person lives. I believe that individuals are shaped by their experiences, as well as their interactions with the significant people and systems in their lives, and we have to take that context into account when addressing your problems to create the change you want to see. I work with my clients to identify what's getting in the way of living the life you want and help you learn strategies to overcome those challenges.
I provide an inviting and non-judgmental space in which you, your child, or family can talk freely about goals, concerns, achievements, past experiences, and relationships.
Welcome! I offer a warm and supportive space in which you, your child, or your family can reflect on any number of aspects of daily life and personal experience. Each of us is unique and we all respond differently to life's natural transitions and complexities. I believe that everyone deserves individualized and tailored support through therapy. I utilize a warm, authentic, and collaborative approach to psychotherapy, which prioritizes our therapeutic relationship and the ways in which we can work together to benefit you, your child, or your family.
I provide an inviting and non-judgmental space in which you, your child, or family can talk freely about goals, concerns, achievements, past experiences, and relationships.
Welcome! I offer a warm and supportive space in which you, your child, or your family can reflect on any number of aspects of daily life and personal experience. Each of us is unique and we all respond differently to life's natural transitions and complexities. I believe that everyone deserves individualized and tailored support through therapy. I utilize a warm, authentic, and collaborative approach to psychotherapy, which prioritizes our therapeutic relationship and the ways in which we can work together to benefit you, your child, or your family.
Kaitlin Wallick
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19103 (Online Only)
Hi there! My name is Kaitlin, I am Licensed in Pennsylvania, and I have 5 years of professional clinical experience working with clients of diverse backgrounds and diagnoses in both outpatient and inpatient settings. While I specialize in working with children and adolescents, I welcome clients of nearly all ages into a session with me. I am passionate about working with clients in the LGBTQ+ community, on the Autism spectrum, and those who identify as traumatized persons simply trying to survive this thing called life. My main goal during each session is to provide you with a safe space for vulnerability, process, and growth.
Hi there! My name is Kaitlin, I am Licensed in Pennsylvania, and I have 5 years of professional clinical experience working with clients of diverse backgrounds and diagnoses in both outpatient and inpatient settings. While I specialize in working with children and adolescents, I welcome clients of nearly all ages into a session with me. I am passionate about working with clients in the LGBTQ+ community, on the Autism spectrum, and those who identify as traumatized persons simply trying to survive this thing called life. My main goal during each session is to provide you with a safe space for vulnerability, process, and growth.
I have been a clinical psychologist for over 40 years and have assisted people with a wide range of human concerns: depression, anxiety, fear, trauma, relationships, and the ordinary challenges in life's journey. My experience as a child therapist has been useful in supporting parents and grandparents. Whether people seek to know themselves better or are troubled by life's circumstances, our work together is to create the changes sought, and, in the process, make the necessary choices to attain self-sufficiency through emotional understanding and independence; substituting a healthy curiosity for shame, self-judgment and guilt.
I have been a clinical psychologist for over 40 years and have assisted people with a wide range of human concerns: depression, anxiety, fear, trauma, relationships, and the ordinary challenges in life's journey. My experience as a child therapist has been useful in supporting parents and grandparents. Whether people seek to know themselves better or are troubled by life's circumstances, our work together is to create the changes sought, and, in the process, make the necessary choices to attain self-sufficiency through emotional understanding and independence; substituting a healthy curiosity for shame, self-judgment and guilt.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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.