Child Therapists in Maple Valley, WA
Often the struggles and barriers we face are opportunities to envision what we really want for our lives. I am here as a child & family therapist to join with you and your family where you are at in the moment, and to walk beside you towards where you hope to be. TOGETHER we will get to the heart of what really matters. I believe that each individual, from child to adult, has unique strengths to build upon. My approach establishes the foundation of treatment on these innate strengths to overcome challenges, as to move towards increased life satisfaction & healthy relationships.
Often the struggles and barriers we face are opportunities to envision what we really want for our lives. I am here as a child & family therapist to join with you and your family where you are at in the moment, and to walk beside you towards where you hope to be. TOGETHER we will get to the heart of what really matters. I believe that each individual, from child to adult, has unique strengths to build upon. My approach establishes the foundation of treatment on these innate strengths to overcome challenges, as to move towards increased life satisfaction & healthy relationships.
Alicia Christian
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Maple Valley, WA 98038
Waitlist for new clients
I work with individuals of all ages, but I particularly love working with children/teens! I also enjoy doing therapy in various formats. In addition to providing individual therapy, I offer parent coaching, family therapy, and couples counseling. My work utilizes therapeutic approaches such as Play Therapy, CBT, DBT, Hypnotherapy, Narrative Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy and Existential Therapy. My clients find me to be nonjudgemental, supportive and encouraging. I am a firm believer in the power of vulnerability, introspection and growth, and strive to create a safe and nonjudgemental space for all clients.
I work with individuals of all ages, but I particularly love working with children/teens! I also enjoy doing therapy in various formats. In addition to providing individual therapy, I offer parent coaching, family therapy, and couples counseling. My work utilizes therapeutic approaches such as Play Therapy, CBT, DBT, Hypnotherapy, Narrative Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy and Existential Therapy. My clients find me to be nonjudgemental, supportive and encouraging. I am a firm believer in the power of vulnerability, introspection and growth, and strive to create a safe and nonjudgemental space for all clients.
Lorenza I Scott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Maple Valley, WA 98038
Waitlist for new clients
My ideal client would be one who is looking for someone to help them discover themselves and their potential and feel like something is holding them back. Those who have been told their emotions are “too big” or they're "too sensitive". I specialize in supporting the LGBTQIA+ community with sex-positive guidance and gender-affirming care. I support caregivers with children with big behaviors, understanding LGBTQIA+ children, and special education services. I also specialize in ADHD, anxiety, and childhood trauma.
My ideal client would be one who is looking for someone to help them discover themselves and their potential and feel like something is holding them back. Those who have been told their emotions are “too big” or they're "too sensitive". I specialize in supporting the LGBTQIA+ community with sex-positive guidance and gender-affirming care. I support caregivers with children with big behaviors, understanding LGBTQIA+ children, and special education services. I also specialize in ADHD, anxiety, and childhood trauma.
Thrive offers mental health services to every part of the family system. With a team of expert therapists with different specialties, we aim to match you to a team member who is trained with your specific needs. Our therapists see children from the age of 3 and beyond to include every age. We offer every type of therapy to include individual therapy for children, teen and adults, couples counseling and family therapy. Additionally we specialize in perinatal therapy, fertility counseling and adoption counseling. If you're looking to explore holistic alternatives for mental health needs we offer integrative medicine for mental health.
Thrive offers mental health services to every part of the family system. With a team of expert therapists with different specialties, we aim to match you to a team member who is trained with your specific needs. Our therapists see children from the age of 3 and beyond to include every age. We offer every type of therapy to include individual therapy for children, teen and adults, couples counseling and family therapy. Additionally we specialize in perinatal therapy, fertility counseling and adoption counseling. If you're looking to explore holistic alternatives for mental health needs we offer integrative medicine for mental health.
Aimee Bakeman
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Maple Valley, WA 98038
Not accepting new clients
Are you feeling overwhelmed and drained by the demands of work, home or relationships? Is your child making choices you are worried about? Are you stuck in a cycle you can't seem to break out of? You are not alone. I am here to listen, explore and discover what you want in life and how we can get you there. I work collaboratively with you to heal, grow and live the life you desire. I consider the whole you, our interactions and your social and cultural connections in our work.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and drained by the demands of work, home or relationships? Is your child making choices you are worried about? Are you stuck in a cycle you can't seem to break out of? You are not alone. I am here to listen, explore and discover what you want in life and how we can get you there. I work collaboratively with you to heal, grow and live the life you desire. I consider the whole you, our interactions and your social and cultural connections in our work.
I have accompanied children and adults for over 10 years in a variety of contexts.
I believe that counseling is a practice of instilling, promoting, and maintaining hope and restoring the wounded person to wholeness. What inspired me to go into this field is a quote by Russell A. Barkley, “The children who need love the most, will always ask for it in the most unloving ways.” To some degree, this can be said about adults as well, so I dedicate what I do in helping individuals no matter how they ask.
I have accompanied children and adults for over 10 years in a variety of contexts.
I believe that counseling is a practice of instilling, promoting, and maintaining hope and restoring the wounded person to wholeness. What inspired me to go into this field is a quote by Russell A. Barkley, “The children who need love the most, will always ask for it in the most unloving ways.” To some degree, this can be said about adults as well, so I dedicate what I do in helping individuals no matter how they ask.
Rebekah is a licensed clinical psychologist who has been practicing since 2010. She graduated from George Fox University graduate school of clinical psychology in 2008 with a doctorate in clinical psychology. Rebekah enjoys working with children, adolescents and younger adults with a variety of concerns including anxiety and depression. She believes that therapy is a uniquely individual process and adapts her approach to each individual's needs. In addition to those modalities noted below she also provides play therapy.
Rebekah is a licensed clinical psychologist who has been practicing since 2010. She graduated from George Fox University graduate school of clinical psychology in 2008 with a doctorate in clinical psychology. Rebekah enjoys working with children, adolescents and younger adults with a variety of concerns including anxiety and depression. She believes that therapy is a uniquely individual process and adapts her approach to each individual's needs. In addition to those modalities noted below she also provides play therapy.
Kelsey Valach
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Maple Valley, WA 98038
Not accepting new clients
I am passionate about helping children and families navigate challenges related to trauma, anxiety, life-changes, depression, ADHD, Autism, and emotion regulation. I also enjoy providing parenting support for a variety of behavioral/emotional challenges with children of all ages. I work from a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach to help children and families build healthy relationships and develop the tools they need for success.
I am passionate about helping children and families navigate challenges related to trauma, anxiety, life-changes, depression, ADHD, Autism, and emotion regulation. I also enjoy providing parenting support for a variety of behavioral/emotional challenges with children of all ages. I work from a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach to help children and families build healthy relationships and develop the tools they need for success.
Welcome! Are you a young adult needing support? Or a parent needing additional parenting strategies, or guidance to better understand/support your child? Are you worried about your child/teen’s emotional well-being or social skills? I enjoy working collaboratively with children and parents alike to improve child and family well-being, often finding that working with both provides the best outcomes for everyone. I have special interests in working with gifted and twice-exceptional (2E) clients and homeschool/online school clients. Lastly I absolutely love working with teens and young adults - they make up a large part of my caseload!
Welcome! Are you a young adult needing support? Or a parent needing additional parenting strategies, or guidance to better understand/support your child? Are you worried about your child/teen’s emotional well-being or social skills? I enjoy working collaboratively with children and parents alike to improve child and family well-being, often finding that working with both provides the best outcomes for everyone. I have special interests in working with gifted and twice-exceptional (2E) clients and homeschool/online school clients. Lastly I absolutely love working with teens and young adults - they make up a large part of my caseload!
Accepting new clients! Are you seeing your child struggle to keep up in school or socially? Feeling discouraged or hopeless? Being a child is tough at any age. And in recent years, the stresses and challenges have only increased, making it even harder for children to succeed. I bring a unique understanding of how brain function impacts behavior coupled with counseling skills to help children, pre-teens, and adults change their lives for the better. In addition to counseling, I am board certified in neurofeedback. I have worked hundreds of hours with clients to train their brains to shift into a more functional state.
Accepting new clients! Are you seeing your child struggle to keep up in school or socially? Feeling discouraged or hopeless? Being a child is tough at any age. And in recent years, the stresses and challenges have only increased, making it even harder for children to succeed. I bring a unique understanding of how brain function impacts behavior coupled with counseling skills to help children, pre-teens, and adults change their lives for the better. In addition to counseling, I am board certified in neurofeedback. I have worked hundreds of hours with clients to train their brains to shift into a more functional state.
I have experience with two grief programs, and am familiar with helping both children and adults with the grief process during my 5+ years of providing therapy post-internship.
Philosophy & Therapeutic Approach "‹My approach is collaborative. I believe in working together with clients to create a strong therapeutic alliance to help achieve desired therapeutic goals. I enjoy working with children (as young as 6), adolescents, adults, and families struggling with navigating life transitions, including the transition to adolescence, the transition to parenthood, as well as parent coaching. My background also includes helping adolescents with social skills and peer relationships.
I have experience with two grief programs, and am familiar with helping both children and adults with the grief process during my 5+ years of providing therapy post-internship.
Philosophy & Therapeutic Approach "‹My approach is collaborative. I believe in working together with clients to create a strong therapeutic alliance to help achieve desired therapeutic goals. I enjoy working with children (as young as 6), adolescents, adults, and families struggling with navigating life transitions, including the transition to adolescence, the transition to parenthood, as well as parent coaching. My background also includes helping adolescents with social skills and peer relationships.
I work with many client challenges including complicated grief/loss, divorce/separation, parenting, premarital counseling, child behavior and mental health, anger management, depression, anxiety, work-life balance, attachment, foster care, adoption, infertility, families with special needs children, self esteem, women's issues, and improving family systems.
Counseling provides an opportunity to make positive changes and to find ways to manage, negotiate and overcome some of life's difficult challenges. Therapists partner with you on this journey. My hope is for you to experience relief and happiness. I help you build upon your unique strengths and abilities as well as expand your personal "tool box." I help families improve their functioning and relationships. For individuals, you and I will identify your concerns, discover the unhelpful thoughts and patterns of behaviors which keep you stuck and find ways to have a happier, healthier life. I also specialize in complicated grief.
I work with many client challenges including complicated grief/loss, divorce/separation, parenting, premarital counseling, child behavior and mental health, anger management, depression, anxiety, work-life balance, attachment, foster care, adoption, infertility, families with special needs children, self esteem, women's issues, and improving family systems.
Counseling provides an opportunity to make positive changes and to find ways to manage, negotiate and overcome some of life's difficult challenges. Therapists partner with you on this journey. My hope is for you to experience relief and happiness. I help you build upon your unique strengths and abilities as well as expand your personal "tool box." I help families improve their functioning and relationships. For individuals, you and I will identify your concerns, discover the unhelpful thoughts and patterns of behaviors which keep you stuck and find ways to have a happier, healthier life. I also specialize in complicated grief.
Beau Reilly, PhD, ABPP, ABPdN is a neuropsychologist who is board certified in pediatric neuropsychology and clinical child and adolescent psychology. He provides neuropsychological assessment, treatment, and consultation for children and families with neurodevelopmental needs. Dr. Reilly obtained his doctorate in clinical psychology from Seattle Pacific University in 2010. He obtained board certification from the American Board of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology (ABCCAP) in 2013 and board certification in Pediatric Neuropsychology from the American Board of Pediatric Neuropsychology (ABPdN) in 2014.
Beau Reilly, PhD, ABPP, ABPdN is a neuropsychologist who is board certified in pediatric neuropsychology and clinical child and adolescent psychology. He provides neuropsychological assessment, treatment, and consultation for children and families with neurodevelopmental needs. Dr. Reilly obtained his doctorate in clinical psychology from Seattle Pacific University in 2010. He obtained board certification from the American Board of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology (ABCCAP) in 2013 and board certification in Pediatric Neuropsychology from the American Board of Pediatric Neuropsychology (ABPdN) in 2014.
Perry Sage
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Maple Valley, WA 98038
Not accepting new clients
Everyone has something amazing and wonderful about themselves! My approach to therapy is to help my clients find what this is and then use it to overcome their challenges and difficulties in life. I work with adolescents, and adults with a wide range of mental health issues from anxiety, depression, and difficult life events to everyday struggles.
Everyone has something amazing and wonderful about themselves! My approach to therapy is to help my clients find what this is and then use it to overcome their challenges and difficulties in life. I work with adolescents, and adults with a wide range of mental health issues from anxiety, depression, and difficult life events to everyday struggles.
Emma Kowalinski
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MDFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Maple Valley, WA 98038 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Pregnancy and Parenthood changes, well... everything? Picture sipping a warm and comforting beverage while navigating, analyzing and being curious about the twists and turns of this transformative journey. In my approach we use our time intuitively, choosing curiosity over criticism. Let's explore the bumps, the messy moments, and embrace mistakes as stepping stones for growth and change. In our time together, we'll find laughter and tears amid sleepless nights, making therapy a space to celebrate the wild, beautiful ride of becoming a parent.
Pregnancy and Parenthood changes, well... everything? Picture sipping a warm and comforting beverage while navigating, analyzing and being curious about the twists and turns of this transformative journey. In my approach we use our time intuitively, choosing curiosity over criticism. Let's explore the bumps, the messy moments, and embrace mistakes as stepping stones for growth and change. In our time together, we'll find laughter and tears amid sleepless nights, making therapy a space to celebrate the wild, beautiful ride of becoming a parent.
Hi & Welcome! I'm a highly skilled Marriage & Family therapist with over 20 years of clinical experience with clients & supervision of interns. I have a B.S. in Communications & a M.S. in Marriage & Family Therapy. If you are in need of immediate help/relief or looking for long-term therapy, I can definitely address your concerns as I am trained in both. My areas of expertise are working with adults, teens, relationships, & families looking to create authentic, lasting change. My style is collaborative, compassionate, directive, & fun. Hope is essential for Healing. Resilience is essential to Thrive. I can help you achieve both.
Hi & Welcome! I'm a highly skilled Marriage & Family therapist with over 20 years of clinical experience with clients & supervision of interns. I have a B.S. in Communications & a M.S. in Marriage & Family Therapy. If you are in need of immediate help/relief or looking for long-term therapy, I can definitely address your concerns as I am trained in both. My areas of expertise are working with adults, teens, relationships, & families looking to create authentic, lasting change. My style is collaborative, compassionate, directive, & fun. Hope is essential for Healing. Resilience is essential to Thrive. I can help you achieve both.
Anna Schoner
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Maple Valley, WA 98038
Not accepting new clients
I have a passion for counseling individuals with diverse areas of concerns. Areas that I focus on include depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, self image, body image, major life transitions, stress, grief and loss, career counseling, and finding purpose and meaning in life. I believe that counseling is a process that is actively engaged in by both the counselor and the client. I am dedicated to doing what I can to assist my clients in working through their individual or interpersonal concerns.
I have a passion for counseling individuals with diverse areas of concerns. Areas that I focus on include depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, self image, body image, major life transitions, stress, grief and loss, career counseling, and finding purpose and meaning in life. I believe that counseling is a process that is actively engaged in by both the counselor and the client. I am dedicated to doing what I can to assist my clients in working through their individual or interpersonal concerns.
I offer a nonjudgmental, culturally competent, and inviting place to be and understand yourself, as well as a safe environment to process experiences that may be painful to talk about. I use a person centered approach and incorporate elements of cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness into my practice.
I offer a nonjudgmental, culturally competent, and inviting place to be and understand yourself, as well as a safe environment to process experiences that may be painful to talk about. I use a person centered approach and incorporate elements of cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness into my practice.
Torres Mental Health Services, PLLC
Counselor, Psy D, LMHCA, MHP
Verified Verified
Maple Valley, WA 98038
Whether working on self-care, or working through life's challenges, investing time and effort into your mental health is important to overall health. I am here to help. I view clients as the expert on their lives, and our work together is a partnership combining your expertise on your life, with my clinical experience and training. Every client is unique, and I use an integrative approach tailored to your learning style, the presenting issue, and your goals in counseling. I consciously work to provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and empathetic environment in which my clients feel heard, understood, and empowered.
Whether working on self-care, or working through life's challenges, investing time and effort into your mental health is important to overall health. I am here to help. I view clients as the expert on their lives, and our work together is a partnership combining your expertise on your life, with my clinical experience and training. Every client is unique, and I use an integrative approach tailored to your learning style, the presenting issue, and your goals in counseling. I consciously work to provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and empathetic environment in which my clients feel heard, understood, and empowered.
Carly Palady Klee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Maple Valley, WA 98038 (Online Only)
I have approximately 2-3 openings at this time due to Summer Vacations and Military Deployments of clients! Please message your name, best contact information, and insurance type and I will respond after leave. Thank you! I am professionally trained in trauma-focused EMDR, CBT, CPT, and ACT therapy protocols for PTSD, Anxiety, Depression and Chronic Health/Disabilities. As well, I privately coach high-performing women to go from burnout to breakthrough in their careers, with less stress while better juggling family and work-life balance!
I have approximately 2-3 openings at this time due to Summer Vacations and Military Deployments of clients! Please message your name, best contact information, and insurance type and I will respond after leave. Thank you! I am professionally trained in trauma-focused EMDR, CBT, CPT, and ACT therapy protocols for PTSD, Anxiety, Depression and Chronic Health/Disabilities. As well, I privately coach high-performing women to go from burnout to breakthrough in their careers, with less stress while better juggling family and work-life balance!
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Child psychologists in Maple Valley, WA 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 Maple Valley 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 Maple Valley 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.