Child Therapists in Lexington, VA
We provide a range of psychological evaluations in Harrisonburg–for children, teens, and adults. Assessments for dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia (learning disabilities in reading, writing, and math). We also provide evaluations for ADHD and autism. And, because many of our clients also struggle with anxiety, depression, or similar, we can help sort out how these impact day-to-day functioning.
We provide a range of psychological evaluations in Harrisonburg–for children, teens, and adults. Assessments for dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia (learning disabilities in reading, writing, and math). We also provide evaluations for ADHD and autism. And, because many of our clients also struggle with anxiety, depression, or similar, we can help sort out how these impact day-to-day functioning.
Melissa Addessi
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, VA 24450 (Online Only)
Seeking a compassionate guide for your journey? Look no further. I offer empathetic, judgment-free support to help you navigate challenges and embark on transformation. My person-centered approach ensures a tailored experience. By actively listening and asking thoughtful questions, I empower you to discover solutions that resonate with your unique needs, fostering autonomy. Using cognitive-behavioral therapy, I assist in gaining control over thoughts and behaviors. Together, we reshape negative patterns, cultivating a positive mindset. Mindfulness enhances self-awareness, providing tools for stress management.
Seeking a compassionate guide for your journey? Look no further. I offer empathetic, judgment-free support to help you navigate challenges and embark on transformation. My person-centered approach ensures a tailored experience. By actively listening and asking thoughtful questions, I empower you to discover solutions that resonate with your unique needs, fostering autonomy. Using cognitive-behavioral therapy, I assist in gaining control over thoughts and behaviors. Together, we reshape negative patterns, cultivating a positive mindset. Mindfulness enhances self-awareness, providing tools for stress management.
Online Therapists
Life can be challenging, and I truly appreciate that you're prioritizing your mental health. Whether you're a parent, young adult, or navigating complex relationships, I'm here to support you on your journey. I specialize in working with a diverse range of clients, spanning children, adolescents, young adults, and adults who grapple with challenges like ADHD, anxiety, depression, body dysmorphia, childhood trauma, and relationships. Additionally, I have a special interest in working with children seven and under. I extend my support to new mothers navigating postpartum depression, aiding them in their adjustment to their new roles.
Life can be challenging, and I truly appreciate that you're prioritizing your mental health. Whether you're a parent, young adult, or navigating complex relationships, I'm here to support you on your journey. I specialize in working with a diverse range of clients, spanning children, adolescents, young adults, and adults who grapple with challenges like ADHD, anxiety, depression, body dysmorphia, childhood trauma, and relationships. Additionally, I have a special interest in working with children seven and under. I extend my support to new mothers navigating postpartum depression, aiding them in their adjustment to their new roles.
Welcome! I am a Supervisee in Social Work supervised by David Lewis, in practice at Aligned Clinical and Educational Services in Crozet, Virginia. I support clients of all ages with various concerns: ADHD, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, parenting, and grief/loss. With children, I employ art, sand tray and other forms of play. My approach is grounded in cognitive-behavioral, experiential, and somatic practices. We will work together to explore what brought you to therapy, and to help you reach your goals, so you can feel better as soon as possible.
Welcome! I am a Supervisee in Social Work supervised by David Lewis, in practice at Aligned Clinical and Educational Services in Crozet, Virginia. I support clients of all ages with various concerns: ADHD, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, parenting, and grief/loss. With children, I employ art, sand tray and other forms of play. My approach is grounded in cognitive-behavioral, experiential, and somatic practices. We will work together to explore what brought you to therapy, and to help you reach your goals, so you can feel better as soon as possible.
I specialize in working with Adults, Children, Adolescents and Families.
My goal is to provide a therapy experience that is predicated upon compassion, enthusiasm and creativity. I understand that change can be uncomfortable and my treatment philosophy is to provide a supportive and safe therapeutic environment.
I specialize in working with Adults, Children, Adolescents and Families.
My goal is to provide a therapy experience that is predicated upon compassion, enthusiasm and creativity. I understand that change can be uncomfortable and my treatment philosophy is to provide a supportive and safe therapeutic environment.
Cary-Grace James
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roanoke, VA 24014
Waitlist for new clients
I work with adults, teens, children, and families.
Are you facing a life change, hardship, or grief? Do you find yourself feeling distressed about the past or anxious about the future? Are you a parent needing extra support or seeking support for your child? Finding the right therapist for you is a great first step, and I am glad you're here!
I work with adults, teens, children, and families.
Are you facing a life change, hardship, or grief? Do you find yourself feeling distressed about the past or anxious about the future? Are you a parent needing extra support or seeking support for your child? Finding the right therapist for you is a great first step, and I am glad you're here!
I work primarily with children, adolescents, and young adults; as well as those individuals who want to work through Gender or sexual orientation issues.
Hello, I'm Benjii Maust a Virginia-based Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a focus on children and adolescents and LGBT+ issues. I have been a Therapist for over 7 years and have had experiences working with all population types. I primarily approach therapy through a Narrative lens, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, motivational, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy exercises to create an individualized approach for each client.
I work primarily with children, adolescents, and young adults; as well as those individuals who want to work through Gender or sexual orientation issues.
Hello, I'm Benjii Maust a Virginia-based Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a focus on children and adolescents and LGBT+ issues. I have been a Therapist for over 7 years and have had experiences working with all population types. I primarily approach therapy through a Narrative lens, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, motivational, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy exercises to create an individualized approach for each client.
Felicia Black
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22903 (Online Only)
My name is Felicia Black. I am a Clinical Therapist practicing in the State of Virginia to meet the needs of the community. I am excited and grateful to help you on your journey to wellness. My desire is to provide a safe space, healing environment, attentive care to all I come into contact with. I hold credentials as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist, and Parent Educator based in attachment, attuning, and emotional regulation. My clinical experience includes working with children ages 11+, adolescents, individuals, couples, families, and groups.
My name is Felicia Black. I am a Clinical Therapist practicing in the State of Virginia to meet the needs of the community. I am excited and grateful to help you on your journey to wellness. My desire is to provide a safe space, healing environment, attentive care to all I come into contact with. I hold credentials as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist, and Parent Educator based in attachment, attuning, and emotional regulation. My clinical experience includes working with children ages 11+, adolescents, individuals, couples, families, and groups.
Amber is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Her background includes working with and treating ADHD, oppositional defiant, anxiety and stress, depression, grief and loss, and trauma. Amber is certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and utilizes a combination of cognitive behavioral, play, and person-centered techniques to help her clients achieve their goals. Amber welcomes clients from 5 years old to adults.
Amber is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Her background includes working with and treating ADHD, oppositional defiant, anxiety and stress, depression, grief and loss, and trauma. Amber is certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and utilizes a combination of cognitive behavioral, play, and person-centered techniques to help her clients achieve their goals. Amber welcomes clients from 5 years old to adults.
Lisa M Locke-Downer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Crozet, VA 22932
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.
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Amy (Campbell) Columbus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Culpeper, VA 22701
Waitlist for new clients
As a person centered and trauma focused therapist, I enjoy helping others who are in need of peace, recovery, and healing. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with eating disorders, body image, depression, grief, anxiety, mood disorders, and other co-occurring issues in multiple levels of care through a trauma lens. I have a background as a school social worker, medical social worker in which I bring tremendous experience in working with complex family situations, multidisciplinary teams, and through a lens of growth and change towards recovery and strength.
As a person centered and trauma focused therapist, I enjoy helping others who are in need of peace, recovery, and healing. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with eating disorders, body image, depression, grief, anxiety, mood disorders, and other co-occurring issues in multiple levels of care through a trauma lens. I have a background as a school social worker, medical social worker in which I bring tremendous experience in working with complex family situations, multidisciplinary teams, and through a lens of growth and change towards recovery and strength.
Beyond my professional pursuits, I cherish my role as a father to three incredible children.
Greetings! I'm Nathan, and I'm genuinely excited about the opportunity to meet with you. With a Masters of Social Work from West Virginia University and additional post-graduate work in Special Education from Radford University, I bring a solid educational foundation to my practice. Over the past 20 years, I have been dedicated to assisting individuals of all ages— children, families, and adults—through various challenges such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship struggles, and trauma. My experience has honed my skills and deepened my understanding of the complexities people face in their lives.
Beyond my professional pursuits, I cherish my role as a father to three incredible children.
Greetings! I'm Nathan, and I'm genuinely excited about the opportunity to meet with you. With a Masters of Social Work from West Virginia University and additional post-graduate work in Special Education from Radford University, I bring a solid educational foundation to my practice. Over the past 20 years, I have been dedicated to assisting individuals of all ages— children, families, and adults—through various challenges such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship struggles, and trauma. My experience has honed my skills and deepened my understanding of the complexities people face in their lives.
Elizabeth Greene - Decoding Relationships, LLC
LPC Intern, MEd, LMHPe, RIC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spotsylvania, VA 22551 (Online Only)
As a combat veteran of the U.S. Army, I take pride and specialize in working with members of the military, veterans and their families. I also specialize in working with adults, couples, families and children. I have considerable experience in working with those experiencing symptoms of PTSD, stress, depression, anxiety, & mood disorders. Counseling may improve your physical, mental, spiritual well-being, as well as personal and professional relationships. My goal is to make the counseling process as welcoming as possible in a collaborative way that can serve to further uncover your mental & emotional challenges and strengths.
As a combat veteran of the U.S. Army, I take pride and specialize in working with members of the military, veterans and their families. I also specialize in working with adults, couples, families and children. I have considerable experience in working with those experiencing symptoms of PTSD, stress, depression, anxiety, & mood disorders. Counseling may improve your physical, mental, spiritual well-being, as well as personal and professional relationships. My goal is to make the counseling process as welcoming as possible in a collaborative way that can serve to further uncover your mental & emotional challenges and strengths.
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Roanoke
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Roanoke, VA 24019
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Elizabeth B Black
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Play is the way that children communicate.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Virginia. Finding a good "fit" between client and therapist is essential to making changes and progress in life. I graduated with my Master's degree in Social Work in 2011 from the University of Georgia. I have enjoyed working with children, teens, adults, and families since then. I use talk therapy, play therapy techniques, and have completed Sandtray Play Therapy training.I have completed Level 1 of TheraPlay. I like to be challenged and I like to challenge my clients and I will listen to your needs and your priorities.
Play is the way that children communicate.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Virginia. Finding a good "fit" between client and therapist is essential to making changes and progress in life. I graduated with my Master's degree in Social Work in 2011 from the University of Georgia. I have enjoyed working with children, teens, adults, and families since then. I use talk therapy, play therapy techniques, and have completed Sandtray Play Therapy training.I have completed Level 1 of TheraPlay. I like to be challenged and I like to challenge my clients and I will listen to your needs and your priorities.
I am an LPC in the state of Virginia and currently a CSAT Candidate to treat sexual addiction. Through treatment, I enjoy helping clients build a sense of empowerment through the identification and implementation of resources and skills. I aim to assist clients with obtaining lasting change through holistic (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social) consideration and collaboration to promote lasting progress. I have experience working with problematic pornography use, behavioral disorders in children, anxiety, and spiritual bypass/trauma.
I am an LPC in the state of Virginia and currently a CSAT Candidate to treat sexual addiction. Through treatment, I enjoy helping clients build a sense of empowerment through the identification and implementation of resources and skills. I aim to assist clients with obtaining lasting change through holistic (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social) consideration and collaboration to promote lasting progress. I have experience working with problematic pornography use, behavioral disorders in children, anxiety, and spiritual bypass/trauma.
With a profound commitment to promoting healing and growth, I am Nikki Smith, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 16 years of experience in the mental health field. My journey began with a decade dedicated to working with children, adolescents, and families who have experienced trauma in foster care and adoption settings at my local social services agency. This foundational experience gave me a deep understanding of the complexities of trauma and its impact on individuals and families.
With a profound commitment to promoting healing and growth, I am Nikki Smith, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 16 years of experience in the mental health field. My journey began with a decade dedicated to working with children, adolescents, and families who have experienced trauma in foster care and adoption settings at my local social services agency. This foundational experience gave me a deep understanding of the complexities of trauma and its impact on individuals and families.
I work primarily with children, adolescents, and young adults; as well as those individuals who want to work through Gender or sexual orientation issues.
Hello, I'm Benjii Maust a Virginia-based Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a focus on children and adolescents and LGBT+ issues. I have been a Therapist for over 7 years and have had experiences working with all population types. I primarily approach therapy through a Narrative lens, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, motivational, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy exercises to create an individualized approach for each client.
I work primarily with children, adolescents, and young adults; as well as those individuals who want to work through Gender or sexual orientation issues.
Hello, I'm Benjii Maust a Virginia-based Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a focus on children and adolescents and LGBT+ issues. I have been a Therapist for over 7 years and have had experiences working with all population types. I primarily approach therapy through a Narrative lens, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, motivational, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy exercises to create an individualized approach for each client.
I also have experience working with children to develop age appropriate behavioral and social skills, decrease negative reaction behaviors, and communicate effectively.
I believe in a trusting, consistent and authentic therapeutic relationship that is at the center of healing, Everyone has the ability to gain compassion for themselves and a greater capacity to cope with life's challenges. I am here to help you cultivate growth, restoration and positive change. I provide individual mental health services as well as work as part of a treatment team for adults, children and families, helping them work through their functional issues.
I also have experience working with children to develop age appropriate behavioral and social skills, decrease negative reaction behaviors, and communicate effectively.
I believe in a trusting, consistent and authentic therapeutic relationship that is at the center of healing, Everyone has the ability to gain compassion for themselves and a greater capacity to cope with life's challenges. I am here to help you cultivate growth, restoration and positive change. I provide individual mental health services as well as work as part of a treatment team for adults, children and families, helping them work through their functional issues.
See more therapy options for Lexington
Nearby Child Therapists Searches for Lexington
See More Child TherapistsChild Therapists
Child psychologists in Lexington, 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 Lexington 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 Lexington 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.