Child Therapists in Lynchburg, VA
I enjoy working with all types of clients. The Lord called me into this field due to knowing many teens dabbling in drugs and having no idea how to help them or even talk to them. I knew many women who were worried about their children and dissatisfied with their lives. I love helping people help themselves!
I enjoy working with all types of clients. The Lord called me into this field due to knowing many teens dabbling in drugs and having no idea how to help them or even talk to them. I knew many women who were worried about their children and dissatisfied with their lives. I love helping people help themselves!
Alyssa Penrod is a Licensed Resident at Light Counseling. She received her M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. She has experience working with various ages from children to adults. Alyssa has implemented both emotion focused and cognitive behavioral therapies in her sessions. She is passionate about creating a safe space for clients to be seen and heard. When not counseling, Alyssa can be found tending to her house plants, walking one of Lynchburg’s many trails, or planning her next road trip.
Alyssa Penrod is a Licensed Resident at Light Counseling. She received her M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. She has experience working with various ages from children to adults. Alyssa has implemented both emotion focused and cognitive behavioral therapies in her sessions. She is passionate about creating a safe space for clients to be seen and heard. When not counseling, Alyssa can be found tending to her house plants, walking one of Lynchburg’s many trails, or planning her next road trip.
Leah Horton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Lynchburg, VA 24502 (Online Only)
Welcome! My name is Leah Horton and I'm an LPC in Virginia. I began my journey in the counseling world working as a licensed K-12 school counselor and later transitioned into doing clinical work in an outpatient setting and at a collegiate counseling center. I have experience working with children, adolescents, families, and young adults. My personal motto for counseling is "one life touching another". I have a passion for helping people explore and better understand their feelings and experiences in order to assist them in navigating through the difficulties of life within the safety of the therapeutic relationship.
Welcome! My name is Leah Horton and I'm an LPC in Virginia. I began my journey in the counseling world working as a licensed K-12 school counselor and later transitioned into doing clinical work in an outpatient setting and at a collegiate counseling center. I have experience working with children, adolescents, families, and young adults. My personal motto for counseling is "one life touching another". I have a passion for helping people explore and better understand their feelings and experiences in order to assist them in navigating through the difficulties of life within the safety of the therapeutic relationship.
Otis G. Whigham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lynchburg, VA 24501
Otis has over 10 years of professional experience in working with children, teens, adults, couples and families.
Are you or your teen suffering to overcome past hurt, trauma, or depression? Does your marriage or relationship seem to be falling apart? Do you find yourself feeling anxious, having trouble making decisions, and wishing for peace in your life? With evening and weekend hours available, we offer individual, couple, family, and group counseling to assist people like you with these and many other issues.
Otis has over 10 years of professional experience in working with children, teens, adults, couples and families.
Are you or your teen suffering to overcome past hurt, trauma, or depression? Does your marriage or relationship seem to be falling apart? Do you find yourself feeling anxious, having trouble making decisions, and wishing for peace in your life? With evening and weekend hours available, we offer individual, couple, family, and group counseling to assist people like you with these and many other issues.
Dr. Mike Takacs
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, EdS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Lynchburg, VA 24502
I have extensive experience with families, children, adolescents, and adults.
From day one I seek to help clients reach autonomy through treatment. Counseling, for the majority of individuals, is not something that should last a lifetime. Focusing on your goals, identifying barriers to progress, and seeking how to sustain the progress you have made is my philosophy.
I have extensive experience with families, children, adolescents, and adults.
From day one I seek to help clients reach autonomy through treatment. Counseling, for the majority of individuals, is not something that should last a lifetime. Focusing on your goals, identifying barriers to progress, and seeking how to sustain the progress you have made is my philosophy.
At Resto Family Services, we strive to provide individuals with the highest quality of care. Through compassion, knowledge, and respect, we work with children, teens, adults, and families to encourage personal growth and development. Whether struggling with anxiety, depression, family relational problems, ADHD, or any number of other difficulties, it is our goal to help you and your family in achieving your goals and improving your quality of life. At some point in our lives, we all will need assistance and someone with whom to talk. We are here to assist you on your journey toward a happier and healthier future.
At Resto Family Services, we strive to provide individuals with the highest quality of care. Through compassion, knowledge, and respect, we work with children, teens, adults, and families to encourage personal growth and development. Whether struggling with anxiety, depression, family relational problems, ADHD, or any number of other difficulties, it is our goal to help you and your family in achieving your goals and improving your quality of life. At some point in our lives, we all will need assistance and someone with whom to talk. We are here to assist you on your journey toward a happier and healthier future.
Ashton Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lynchburg, VA 24502
With children, I utilize play therapy .
Life throws us unexpected curves, hurdles, and struggles. In fact, life can be down right hard. How would life be different if you had an advocate on your side to empathetically and non-judgmentally walk alongside you in your journey to experience healing, growth, and a fulfilling life As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I provide counseling to individuals of all ages and families to address various issues such as trauma, anxiety, anger management, abuse, depression, life changes, parenting issues, grief, attention-deficit disorders, disruptive behavior disorders, and adjustment disorders.
With children, I utilize play therapy .
Life throws us unexpected curves, hurdles, and struggles. In fact, life can be down right hard. How would life be different if you had an advocate on your side to empathetically and non-judgmentally walk alongside you in your journey to experience healing, growth, and a fulfilling life As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I provide counseling to individuals of all ages and families to address various issues such as trauma, anxiety, anger management, abuse, depression, life changes, parenting issues, grief, attention-deficit disorders, disruptive behavior disorders, and adjustment disorders.
Through play therapy, art therapy, and person-centered approaches, children and adolescents can learn the tools to cope with life's challenges in a positive and healthy way.
Sometimes we as people just get stuck. When you're a child or adolescent, that may look like anxiety, overwhelm, aggression, isolation, and more. However, we also have the hope and possibility to be unstuck, we just may need some new tools to get there - that's where counseling comes in. Healing and growth and wellness are all possible and worth working for, and asking for help is sometimes the first step.
Through play therapy, art therapy, and person-centered approaches, children and adolescents can learn the tools to cope with life's challenges in a positive and healthy way.
Sometimes we as people just get stuck. When you're a child or adolescent, that may look like anxiety, overwhelm, aggression, isolation, and more. However, we also have the hope and possibility to be unstuck, we just may need some new tools to get there - that's where counseling comes in. Healing and growth and wellness are all possible and worth working for, and asking for help is sometimes the first step.
R. Mike Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
Lynchburg, VA 24502
I specialize in helping clients reduce symptoms associated with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, substance abuse, premarital & marital problems, child and adult relationship problems, family conflict, and trauma groups.
Hello, As a clinical director, I understand the importance of understanding and honoring the needs of my clients. My Life experience and clinical understanding inspires me to co-create change with and for my clients. My faith and family have helped me stay balanced and energized for service. I love helping clients uncover facts that were hidden from view. I love seeing a person's eyes light up when they uncover unconscious truths that emerge during counseling. I love seeing the smile and life come back into a person who had begun to doubt whether solutions could be found. It’s exciting! I love my job!
I specialize in helping clients reduce symptoms associated with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, substance abuse, premarital & marital problems, child and adult relationship problems, family conflict, and trauma groups.
Hello, As a clinical director, I understand the importance of understanding and honoring the needs of my clients. My Life experience and clinical understanding inspires me to co-create change with and for my clients. My faith and family have helped me stay balanced and energized for service. I love helping clients uncover facts that were hidden from view. I love seeing a person's eyes light up when they uncover unconscious truths that emerge during counseling. I love seeing the smile and life come back into a person who had begun to doubt whether solutions could be found. It’s exciting! I love my job!
Thriveworks Counseling & Child Therapy Lynchburg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Lynchburg, VA 24504
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.
Seeking therapy is the first step to restoring your life. Hello, my name is Shojuana Ayers. I have over 13 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, families and couples with a wide range of concerns. My job as a therapist is to help guide individuals through a healing experience from there current situation through self-awareness, the use of positive coping strategies, and empowerment. My role is to help empower individuals and guide them to realize there inner strength.
Seeking therapy is the first step to restoring your life. Hello, my name is Shojuana Ayers. I have over 13 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, families and couples with a wide range of concerns. My job as a therapist is to help guide individuals through a healing experience from there current situation through self-awareness, the use of positive coping strategies, and empowerment. My role is to help empower individuals and guide them to realize there inner strength.
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I specialize in working with children, teens, and adults who are struggling with life transitions, past abuse/trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues.
The decision to begin therapy can take a great deal of vulnerability and courage. Sharing your thoughts, feelings, and other personal experiences with someone unfamiliar can be difficult and it's important to work with a counselor who allows you to be completely authentic as you begin your journey of personal growth and healing. I take pride in providing a safe, judgement-free environment for each individual I work with in order to help them meet their fullest potential.
I specialize in working with children, teens, and adults who are struggling with life transitions, past abuse/trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues.
The decision to begin therapy can take a great deal of vulnerability and courage. Sharing your thoughts, feelings, and other personal experiences with someone unfamiliar can be difficult and it's important to work with a counselor who allows you to be completely authentic as you begin your journey of personal growth and healing. I take pride in providing a safe, judgement-free environment for each individual I work with in order to help them meet their fullest potential.
I have over 20 years expereince in Mental Health Counseling. I have worked with children, teens, adults and families.
I have over 20 years expereince in Mental Health Counseling. I have worked with children, teens, adults and families.
Joshua Kee is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than 12 years of clinical mental health experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families who have experienced various symptoms of depression, anxiety, anger management, parent/ child difficulty, mood disorders, stress management, ADHD, impulse control issues, and family and relationship issues, among others. Joshua is highly skilled in building rapport and trust with his clients in order to create an effective therapeutic alliance. He received his Master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University in 2014.
Joshua Kee is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than 12 years of clinical mental health experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families who have experienced various symptoms of depression, anxiety, anger management, parent/ child difficulty, mood disorders, stress management, ADHD, impulse control issues, and family and relationship issues, among others. Joshua is highly skilled in building rapport and trust with his clients in order to create an effective therapeutic alliance. He received his Master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University in 2014.
At Light Counseling, our team of professionally trained and compassionate clinicians are here to help you overcome life’s challenges with evidence-based practices and a distinctly Christian approach. Our professionals specialize in helping with many of the following issues: ADD/ADHD, Adolescence Adjustments, Alcohol Abuse and Addictions, Anger Management, Anxiety, Attachment Disorders, Child Abuse/Victim Support, Childhood Behavioral Problems, Compulsions, Depression, Drug Abuse and Addiction, Family Issues, Grief and Loss, Infidelity, Marital Stress, Men’s Issues, Obsession, Panic Attacks, Parenting and Step-Parenting Concerns, Phobias, Pornography, Post Traumatic Stress Issues, and more.
At Light Counseling, our team of professionally trained and compassionate clinicians are here to help you overcome life’s challenges with evidence-based practices and a distinctly Christian approach. Our professionals specialize in helping with many of the following issues: ADD/ADHD, Adolescence Adjustments, Alcohol Abuse and Addictions, Anger Management, Anxiety, Attachment Disorders, Child Abuse/Victim Support, Childhood Behavioral Problems, Compulsions, Depression, Drug Abuse and Addiction, Family Issues, Grief and Loss, Infidelity, Marital Stress, Men’s Issues, Obsession, Panic Attacks, Parenting and Step-Parenting Concerns, Phobias, Pornography, Post Traumatic Stress Issues, and more.
Deena Michelle Robertson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Lynchburg, VA 24501
Her therapy includes utilizing play techniques to engage with children and work through trauma-related issues.
Ms. Deena Robertson, a Licensed Professional Counselor, has genuine compassion and empathy for those who have walked through difficult life experiences. She believes in emotional growth, hope, compassion for yourself, and understanding your traumatic experiences. Deena is very trauma-informed and believes in a non-discriminatory and non-judgmental environment that allows healing, growth, and true insight. Deena received her Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling at Liberty University.
Her therapy includes utilizing play techniques to engage with children and work through trauma-related issues.
Ms. Deena Robertson, a Licensed Professional Counselor, has genuine compassion and empathy for those who have walked through difficult life experiences. She believes in emotional growth, hope, compassion for yourself, and understanding your traumatic experiences. Deena is very trauma-informed and believes in a non-discriminatory and non-judgmental environment that allows healing, growth, and true insight. Deena received her Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling at Liberty University.
I have worked with many children, adolescents, adults, and families since 2017. Conflict in relationships, issues in communication, adverse patterns of behavior, and many more have been successfully addressed through counseling. Life is a journey that includes a lot of ups and downs. Sometimes all we need is for someone to walk along side us for a time as we face challenges that come along. I would like to equip you with the tools you need to address these. As we work together, my objective is that you gain insight and understanding about your personal struggles and feel confident enough to face them autonomously.
I have worked with many children, adolescents, adults, and families since 2017. Conflict in relationships, issues in communication, adverse patterns of behavior, and many more have been successfully addressed through counseling. Life is a journey that includes a lot of ups and downs. Sometimes all we need is for someone to walk along side us for a time as we face challenges that come along. I would like to equip you with the tools you need to address these. As we work together, my objective is that you gain insight and understanding about your personal struggles and feel confident enough to face them autonomously.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia. I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, teens, young adults and families struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, behavioral issues, mood disorders, daily life stressors, self-esteem, identity development and self-concept issues. Additionally, enjoy working with at-risk youth and children and adolescents in foster care.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia. I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, teens, young adults and families struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, behavioral issues, mood disorders, daily life stressors, self-esteem, identity development and self-concept issues. Additionally, enjoy working with at-risk youth and children and adolescents in foster care.
I love helping children & families dealing with relationship struggles, past trauma, abuse, ADHD, spiritual matters, anxiety, & depression.
Counseling is a person-centered approach to healing, & it takes courage to seek out help when you feel like circumstances aren't going your way. My approach to helping people is to recognize individual strengths that can help them affect positive change in their lives. I am passionate about watching my clients thrive and succeed in reaching their goals in life, & am just a tool to help guide & encourage them when the path doesn't seem as straight as they planned. It's about people helping people and that's the vision that I have for myself.
I love helping children & families dealing with relationship struggles, past trauma, abuse, ADHD, spiritual matters, anxiety, & depression.
Counseling is a person-centered approach to healing, & it takes courage to seek out help when you feel like circumstances aren't going your way. My approach to helping people is to recognize individual strengths that can help them affect positive change in their lives. I am passionate about watching my clients thrive and succeed in reaching their goals in life, & am just a tool to help guide & encourage them when the path doesn't seem as straight as they planned. It's about people helping people and that's the vision that I have for myself.
Kimberly Snead-McDaniel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Lynchburg, VA 24502 (Online Only)
I utilize various techniques, including but not limited to Parent- child interaction therapy (PCIT), Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), and mindfulness to.
Hi! I'm Kimberly McDaniel, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who strives to provide services that promote individual growth and mental health. I offer both in-person and telehealth services. I understand that each client I work with is unique, influenced by their culture, family, values and beliefs, and personal identity. I strive to honor and respect the uniqueness of each person she treats. I provide mental health services for individuals, families, and couples. I aim to provide a confidential space to help you and your family find a positive path to growth and well-being. You are encouraged to actively participate
I utilize various techniques, including but not limited to Parent- child interaction therapy (PCIT), Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), and mindfulness to.
Hi! I'm Kimberly McDaniel, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who strives to provide services that promote individual growth and mental health. I offer both in-person and telehealth services. I understand that each client I work with is unique, influenced by their culture, family, values and beliefs, and personal identity. I strive to honor and respect the uniqueness of each person she treats. I provide mental health services for individuals, families, and couples. I aim to provide a confidential space to help you and your family find a positive path to growth and well-being. You are encouraged to actively participate
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Lynchburg, 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 Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg 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.