Child Therapists in Earlysville, VA
Adam D Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Earlysville, VA 22936
I’m in a group practice called Mountaintop Therapy Group. I work with children, adolescents, and young adults who are struggling with a wide range of symptoms including ADHD, learning disabilities, developmental difficulties, autism spectrum challenges, depression, anxiety, or substance use issues. Many of my clients have been struggling with adjusting to a life change, such as grief/loss, or a change in family dynamics. If I’m unable to work with you I hope to connect you with one of the other highly skilled therapists at our group!
I’m in a group practice called Mountaintop Therapy Group. I work with children, adolescents, and young adults who are struggling with a wide range of symptoms including ADHD, learning disabilities, developmental difficulties, autism spectrum challenges, depression, anxiety, or substance use issues. Many of my clients have been struggling with adjusting to a life change, such as grief/loss, or a change in family dynamics. If I’m unable to work with you I hope to connect you with one of the other highly skilled therapists at our group!
If you or your child are experiencing distress that is interfering with school, work, maintaining healthy relationships, or functioning as your best self, I would be honored to be a part of your healing journey.
Hi there! I am an individual and family therapist that works primarily with pre-teens, teenagers, and young adults. While I enjoy working with a wide variety of concerns, I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, and self-harm/suicidal ideation. I work to meet each client where they are at, approach everything with cultural humility and authenticity, and will always do my part in ensuring that therapy is a safe and nonjudgmental space for individuals and families of all backgrounds.
If you or your child are experiencing distress that is interfering with school, work, maintaining healthy relationships, or functioning as your best self, I would be honored to be a part of your healing journey.
Hi there! I am an individual and family therapist that works primarily with pre-teens, teenagers, and young adults. While I enjoy working with a wide variety of concerns, I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, and self-harm/suicidal ideation. I work to meet each client where they are at, approach everything with cultural humility and authenticity, and will always do my part in ensuring that therapy is a safe and nonjudgmental space for individuals and families of all backgrounds.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, loss and grief, relationship issues, and behavioral issues.
As a psychodynamic therapist, I believe in healing through understanding. I help my clients get to the root of what is troubling them, with the belief that it is only once a person understands why they think, feel, and act as they do that healing and change can take place. I also care deeply about forming safe and trusting relationships with my clients, in which all types of difficulties can be explored.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, loss and grief, relationship issues, and behavioral issues.
As a psychodynamic therapist, I believe in healing through understanding. I help my clients get to the root of what is troubling them, with the belief that it is only once a person understands why they think, feel, and act as they do that healing and change can take place. I also care deeply about forming safe and trusting relationships with my clients, in which all types of difficulties can be explored.
Patricia Ann Craven
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Earlysville, VA 22936
Life can be challenging. My goal is to assist each client to achieve their highest potential. My role may change from being a catalyst for change, to conducting a thorough assessment. Evaluations may assist clients to identify problems that may be interfering with their everyday lives and personal relationships. I utilize my knowledge and education along with many years of experience in counseling in diverse settings and with all age groups. My focus of counseling is to build a safe, trusting relationship with each client with acceptance and without judgment to promote positive change.
Life can be challenging. My goal is to assist each client to achieve their highest potential. My role may change from being a catalyst for change, to conducting a thorough assessment. Evaluations may assist clients to identify problems that may be interfering with their everyday lives and personal relationships. I utilize my knowledge and education along with many years of experience in counseling in diverse settings and with all age groups. My focus of counseling is to build a safe, trusting relationship with each client with acceptance and without judgment to promote positive change.
Robert C Rannigan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Earlysville, VA 22936 (Online Only)
Choosing a more satisfying life depends upon self understanding. Mindfulness teaches life is four fold: physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. Each life's meaning is learned automatically through each of these four levels. We all flow into outer as well as hidden inner-actions and combinations of both. We all grow continually each moment, as we choose to accept, avoid, or wait. Mindfulness offers us unfolding loving kindness to guide us. My counseling sessions point away from negative habits while encouraging and choosing new healthy ones, practiced during mindfulness meetings, and as chosen by you for your daily life.
Choosing a more satisfying life depends upon self understanding. Mindfulness teaches life is four fold: physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. Each life's meaning is learned automatically through each of these four levels. We all flow into outer as well as hidden inner-actions and combinations of both. We all grow continually each moment, as we choose to accept, avoid, or wait. Mindfulness offers us unfolding loving kindness to guide us. My counseling sessions point away from negative habits while encouraging and choosing new healthy ones, practiced during mindfulness meetings, and as chosen by you for your daily life.
Michelle Shifflett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Earlysville, VA 22936
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, my name is Michelle. I am a licensed therapist experienced in trauma focused therapy approaches. I've been working in the social work field in the Charlottesville area since 2015. I believe in a strength-based and relationship-focused approach in working with clients.
Hi, my name is Michelle. I am a licensed therapist experienced in trauma focused therapy approaches. I've been working in the social work field in the Charlottesville area since 2015. I believe in a strength-based and relationship-focused approach in working with clients.
Emily Kekauililani Maximus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Earlysville, VA 22936
My goal for counseling is to provide compassion for the parts of my clients that have become forgotten or neglected. I go alongside my clients as a cheerleader and sometimes skills trainer for their mental health goals. I have experience providing mental health services to teen and adult survivors of sexual assault, underserved populations, and clients experiencing anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma. I enjoy helping my clients create healthy boundaries and make sense of their emotions, behaviors, and thoughts. I am also available to help clients use their faith as a resource for healing.
My goal for counseling is to provide compassion for the parts of my clients that have become forgotten or neglected. I go alongside my clients as a cheerleader and sometimes skills trainer for their mental health goals. I have experience providing mental health services to teen and adult survivors of sexual assault, underserved populations, and clients experiencing anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma. I enjoy helping my clients create healthy boundaries and make sense of their emotions, behaviors, and thoughts. I am also available to help clients use their faith as a resource for healing.
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I specialize in helping children, teens, and families who want to feel more connected and engaged in their lives. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, loneliness, depression, ADHD, or difficulty achieving your goals, I can help. I have a specific interest in working with elite athletes and high-achieving women who are struggling to manage the stress and pressure of modern life.
I specialize in helping children, teens, and families who want to feel more connected and engaged in their lives. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, loneliness, depression, ADHD, or difficulty achieving your goals, I can help. I have a specific interest in working with elite athletes and high-achieving women who are struggling to manage the stress and pressure of modern life.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in working with children, adolescents, and their families. Using a Behavioral, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Solution-Focused approach, I believe that by providing a positive and supportive setting, young people are capable of changing those behaviors that are causing them and/or their family distress. Through discussion and play, young people and their families are able to learn new ways of understanding their problems and to practice new techniques to change their thoughts, behaviors, and beliefs to more positive and productive ones.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in working with children, adolescents, and their families. Using a Behavioral, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Solution-Focused approach, I believe that by providing a positive and supportive setting, young people are capable of changing those behaviors that are causing them and/or their family distress. Through discussion and play, young people and their families are able to learn new ways of understanding their problems and to practice new techniques to change their thoughts, behaviors, and beliefs to more positive and productive ones.
Tonya Lambert Delp
Psychologist, PhD, LCP, BCBA-D
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. Delp has 10+ years of experience supporting children and adolescents in a variety of contexts to improve behavioral and emotional regulation and support compassionate, client-directed goals toward a more fulfilled life. Dually trained as a clinical and school psychologist, she has expertise in and experience assessing & treating needs for children/adolescents ages 3 - 22. While Dr. Delp enjoys working with children of all ages and abilities, she has concentrated her training to support adolescents with ASD and comorbid mood disorders and supporting caregivers of young children newly diagnosed with ASD.
Dr. Delp has 10+ years of experience supporting children and adolescents in a variety of contexts to improve behavioral and emotional regulation and support compassionate, client-directed goals toward a more fulfilled life. Dually trained as a clinical and school psychologist, she has expertise in and experience assessing & treating needs for children/adolescents ages 3 - 22. While Dr. Delp enjoys working with children of all ages and abilities, she has concentrated her training to support adolescents with ASD and comorbid mood disorders and supporting caregivers of young children newly diagnosed with ASD.
I am a Resident in Counseling, working towards my certificate in Child Centered Play Therapy with a Neurorelational Emphasis.
Currently accepting new clients ages 0-10 and their parents/caregivers. I work with children from infancy to age 10 and their parents/caregivers. As a previous birth and postpartum doula I have experience supporting the parent-child relationship from the beginning. I am experienced and trained in treating postpartum depression and anxiety and am being trained in infant mental health (0-3). I also work with children (3-10) who are experiencing challenges in their behaviors and relationships, using play therapy and a collaborative approach with parents.
I am a Resident in Counseling, working towards my certificate in Child Centered Play Therapy with a Neurorelational Emphasis.
Currently accepting new clients ages 0-10 and their parents/caregivers. I work with children from infancy to age 10 and their parents/caregivers. As a previous birth and postpartum doula I have experience supporting the parent-child relationship from the beginning. I am experienced and trained in treating postpartum depression and anxiety and am being trained in infant mental health (0-3). I also work with children (3-10) who are experiencing challenges in their behaviors and relationships, using play therapy and a collaborative approach with parents.
Ava Sardoni
Resident in Psychology, PsyD
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. Ava Sardoni is a Pre-licensed Professional and Resident in Clinical Psychology. Ava has 4+ years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and their families with varying presenting concerns. She provides individual and family therapy services and parent coaching and support services for individuals ages 3-22 aimed to improve behavioral and emotional regulation. She has received training in Clinical and School Psychology at the doctoral level, with a specific interest and focus in supporting neurodiverse individuals and their families.
Dr. Ava Sardoni is a Pre-licensed Professional and Resident in Clinical Psychology. Ava has 4+ years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and their families with varying presenting concerns. She provides individual and family therapy services and parent coaching and support services for individuals ages 3-22 aimed to improve behavioral and emotional regulation. She has received training in Clinical and School Psychology at the doctoral level, with a specific interest and focus in supporting neurodiverse individuals and their families.
Lisa M Locke-Downer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing difficulties such as anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, behavioral problems, and social concerns. I use a cognitive-behavioral treatment approach, with family and school consultation as important components of the treatment. Consultation with physicians, psychiatrists, and other treatment providers is also welcomed. I believe in using a collaborative problem-solving approach in which we work as a team to develop an intervention plan.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing difficulties such as anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, behavioral problems, and social concerns. I use a cognitive-behavioral treatment approach, with family and school consultation as important components of the treatment. Consultation with physicians, psychiatrists, and other treatment providers is also welcomed. I believe in using a collaborative problem-solving approach in which we work as a team to develop an intervention plan.
Kimberly Leckrone
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Childhood can be a rollercoaster of emotions and experiences, and children must have a safe space to express themselves. With a Master of Social Work in Children, Youth, and Families, I’m dedicated to creating an environment where children feel comfortable opening up and can get the support they need. I am a Family Support Specialist with Albemarle County Department of Social Services where I support a caseload of students within the school system. I specialize in guiding children and adolescents through identity exploration, depression, OCD, and family life adjustments.
Childhood can be a rollercoaster of emotions and experiences, and children must have a safe space to express themselves. With a Master of Social Work in Children, Youth, and Families, I’m dedicated to creating an environment where children feel comfortable opening up and can get the support they need. I am a Family Support Specialist with Albemarle County Department of Social Services where I support a caseload of students within the school system. I specialize in guiding children and adolescents through identity exploration, depression, OCD, and family life adjustments.
Dr. Villines is a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive experience working with child, adolescent, and adult populations. She provides individual, family, and couples therapy, as well as comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations. Dr. Villines further specializes in working with individuals and families who are legally involved. She specializes in working with complex family systems issues, often including divorce, child custody, domestic violence, and child abuse. She is experienced in working within the legal system and frequently provides expert testimony.
Dr. Villines is a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive experience working with child, adolescent, and adult populations. She provides individual, family, and couples therapy, as well as comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations. Dr. Villines further specializes in working with individuals and families who are legally involved. She specializes in working with complex family systems issues, often including divorce, child custody, domestic violence, and child abuse. She is experienced in working within the legal system and frequently provides expert testimony.
Katelyn Sessums
Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy, MS, LBA, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22901
If you are hurting, struggling with connection, or see your child struggling now is the time to act.
Welcome! Thank you for being here! Often times, life can become entangled with painful events, memories, relationship breakdowns and emotional turmoil; that taking a moment to seek help can feel overwhelming. For this reason, I thank you for taking the time to pause and reflect on your needs or the needs of your child (children). As a Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy, I work with individuals, couples, children and families. My goal is to bring connection and fulfillment to each person on your journey to healing.
If you are hurting, struggling with connection, or see your child struggling now is the time to act.
Welcome! Thank you for being here! Often times, life can become entangled with painful events, memories, relationship breakdowns and emotional turmoil; that taking a moment to seek help can feel overwhelming. For this reason, I thank you for taking the time to pause and reflect on your needs or the needs of your child (children). As a Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy, I work with individuals, couples, children and families. My goal is to bring connection and fulfillment to each person on your journey to healing.
Dr. Amy Kale Fraites
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, RPTS
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22901
When our children face challenges, we as parents feel the weight of their struggles. Our instinct is to offer support, yet at times we may find ourselves unsure of how to best help them. Children encounter difficulties in various aspects of their lives and my work focuses on some of those areas: school and learning differences, relationships, health issues and chronic illness, grief, loss, and anxiety. I offer parents two ways of assisting their children-through having their child work directly with me in individual Play Therapy with parent consultation or through training parents in Child-Parent Relationship Therapy.
When our children face challenges, we as parents feel the weight of their struggles. Our instinct is to offer support, yet at times we may find ourselves unsure of how to best help them. Children encounter difficulties in various aspects of their lives and my work focuses on some of those areas: school and learning differences, relationships, health issues and chronic illness, grief, loss, and anxiety. I offer parents two ways of assisting their children-through having their child work directly with me in individual Play Therapy with parent consultation or through training parents in Child-Parent Relationship Therapy.
I provide individual therapy to adolescents and adults as well as family therapy and parent-consultation for parents with younger children.
I am a clinical psychologist with experience providing individual, couples, and family therapy in outpatient and inpatient settings. My areas of interest include working with couples, parents of adolescents, high-stress families, and women with trauma histories. I enjoy working with couples and families to help them find new ways of communicating with each other and their children. I provide comprehensive psychological assessments for children and adults using cognitive, achievement, and personality measures. I aim to make assessments a useful addendum to therapy, psychiatric care, and improved classroom and home functioning.
I provide individual therapy to adolescents and adults as well as family therapy and parent-consultation for parents with younger children.
I am a clinical psychologist with experience providing individual, couples, and family therapy in outpatient and inpatient settings. My areas of interest include working with couples, parents of adolescents, high-stress families, and women with trauma histories. I enjoy working with couples and families to help them find new ways of communicating with each other and their children. I provide comprehensive psychological assessments for children and adults using cognitive, achievement, and personality measures. I aim to make assessments a useful addendum to therapy, psychiatric care, and improved classroom and home functioning.
I work with children ages 3-18, families, and individuals using brain-based and solution-focused methods to support them through issues related to anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, and challenging behavior. I use a strength-based approach to shift environmental factors to build social competence and positive outcomes. I combine systems theory, CBT, and neuroscience to tailor a hands-on approach to create change in the home and school settings.
I work with children ages 3-18, families, and individuals using brain-based and solution-focused methods to support them through issues related to anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, and challenging behavior. I use a strength-based approach to shift environmental factors to build social competence and positive outcomes. I combine systems theory, CBT, and neuroscience to tailor a hands-on approach to create change in the home and school settings.
"Toys are the children's words and play is their language.
I specialize in working with young children, as well as their parents/caregivers who are seeking support in doing the hard work of raising children. As a former elementary school counselor, I have experience helping children and parents through the many developmental, behavioral, and socio-emotional issues of childhood. I use a child-centered, attachment-focused approach in which therapeutic play is a means for helping children process and express feelings.
"Toys are the children's words and play is their language.
I specialize in working with young children, as well as their parents/caregivers who are seeking support in doing the hard work of raising children. As a former elementary school counselor, I have experience helping children and parents through the many developmental, behavioral, and socio-emotional issues of childhood. I use a child-centered, attachment-focused approach in which therapeutic play is a means for helping children process and express feelings.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Earlysville, VA 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 Earlysville 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 Earlysville 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.