Child Therapists in Washington
Shannon Vega
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CMHS, MHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Centralia, WA 98531
Waitlist for new clients
Not sure what to do? Feeling desperate and hopeless? Struggling with letting go of the past? Having difficulty adjusting to postpandemic life? Don't know what to do about your child's out of control behaviors? We all come to a point in our lives when things seem unbearable. Sometimes we need a little help for a short amount of time, and sometimes we need a huge assist for an indefinite amount of time. We can then begin to gain the confidence and stability to live life, not simply survive this world. I pull from many therapeutic modalities to meet people where they are in their therapeutic journey.
Not sure what to do? Feeling desperate and hopeless? Struggling with letting go of the past? Having difficulty adjusting to postpandemic life? Don't know what to do about your child's out of control behaviors? We all come to a point in our lives when things seem unbearable. Sometimes we need a little help for a short amount of time, and sometimes we need a huge assist for an indefinite amount of time. We can then begin to gain the confidence and stability to live life, not simply survive this world. I pull from many therapeutic modalities to meet people where they are in their therapeutic journey.
Bryer Barmore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CMHS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Ferndale, WA 98248 (Online Only)
As a Child Mental Health Specialist and LMFT, I am comfortable working with every role and relationship dynamic, from infancy to end of life.
Are you feeling stuck in unhelpful cycles? Alone or misunderstood in your relationships? Angry, guilty, or powerless? You are capable of the life you desire. Of security, support, and respect. Authentic love as your whole self, with a purposeful life of joy and connection.
As a Child Mental Health Specialist and LMFT, I am comfortable working with every role and relationship dynamic, from infancy to end of life.
Are you feeling stuck in unhelpful cycles? Alone or misunderstood in your relationships? Angry, guilty, or powerless? You are capable of the life you desire. Of security, support, and respect. Authentic love as your whole self, with a purposeful life of joy and connection.
Amy Schaller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Shoreline, WA 98133 (Online Only)
Are you wanting to find joy and ease in your parenting, but instead encountering frustration? If your child joined your family through adoption or has a trauma history, challenging moments can sometimes crowd out the joy. Maybe you find yourself yelling or losing your patience more than you would like. Maybe you’d like to get to the roots of your child’s baffling behaviors, but you don’t know where to start. Together, we can shift your perspective and see your child through a new lens. Underneath the big behaviors is your child's true self, a struggling child who wants to feel regulated, connected, and safe.
Are you wanting to find joy and ease in your parenting, but instead encountering frustration? If your child joined your family through adoption or has a trauma history, challenging moments can sometimes crowd out the joy. Maybe you find yourself yelling or losing your patience more than you would like. Maybe you’d like to get to the roots of your child’s baffling behaviors, but you don’t know where to start. Together, we can shift your perspective and see your child through a new lens. Underneath the big behaviors is your child's true self, a struggling child who wants to feel regulated, connected, and safe.
Debra's other areas of expertise include codependency, child and adolescent counseling and parenting issues.
Are you looking for redemption? For a way through the pain to a place of emotional growth and spiritual freedom? Perhaps today is the day to seek help and begin the journey back to who you were meant to be....Based on Romans 12:2, my counseling approach is to assist clients with the transformation of inaccurate thoughts, beliefs and self-perceptions. I use a strengths-based model grounded in encouragement and practical feedback. I work together with my clients to identify and activate their talents and unrealized spiritual potential to bring about positive change and emotional healing.
Debra's other areas of expertise include codependency, child and adolescent counseling and parenting issues.
Are you looking for redemption? For a way through the pain to a place of emotional growth and spiritual freedom? Perhaps today is the day to seek help and begin the journey back to who you were meant to be....Based on Romans 12:2, my counseling approach is to assist clients with the transformation of inaccurate thoughts, beliefs and self-perceptions. I use a strengths-based model grounded in encouragement and practical feedback. I work together with my clients to identify and activate their talents and unrealized spiritual potential to bring about positive change and emotional healing.
I have experience working with children, adults, and families.
I understand that relationships and connections with others can sometimes be difficult. My purpose is to help clients explore their frustrations and help them make meaningful connections with their natural supports. Communication and trust are important qualities to me as a therapist and in all aspects of life. They are the foundation of my work and drive therapy towards healing and positive outcomes. .
I have experience working with children, adults, and families.
I understand that relationships and connections with others can sometimes be difficult. My purpose is to help clients explore their frustrations and help them make meaningful connections with their natural supports. Communication and trust are important qualities to me as a therapist and in all aspects of life. They are the foundation of my work and drive therapy towards healing and positive outcomes. .
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families dealing with all kinds of anxiety and OCD, as well as early childhood behavior problems and school issues.
Experiencing anxiety is a normal part of life, but sometimes it can start taking over your life, and this is when therapy can help. Sometimes it is hard to know what to do, or hard to do what we want when we are overwhelmed by certain fears, feelings or ideas. This too is when therapy can help. Whether you or your child is experiencing anxiety that is causing distress and limiting life, I would love to work with you. I believe therapy is a collaborative process, which will be driven by your needs, desires, and motivations.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families dealing with all kinds of anxiety and OCD, as well as early childhood behavior problems and school issues.
Experiencing anxiety is a normal part of life, but sometimes it can start taking over your life, and this is when therapy can help. Sometimes it is hard to know what to do, or hard to do what we want when we are overwhelmed by certain fears, feelings or ideas. This too is when therapy can help. Whether you or your child is experiencing anxiety that is causing distress and limiting life, I would love to work with you. I believe therapy is a collaborative process, which will be driven by your needs, desires, and motivations.
Elizabeth L Theriault
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Port Orchard, WA 98366
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and families.
Everyday family life has ups and downs. Families may expect transitions and challenges adapting. Yet, there are times when individuals and families find they have become stuck, bogged down, exhausted, entangled with a particular issue or a lap full of complex circumstances and stressors. In my role as a therapist and human being, I look forward to working with individuals and families (all shapes, sizes, and combinations of relationships) in discovery, exploration, and use of their strengths and potentials to adapt, heal, grow, create and transform within and through what may seem impossible.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and families.
Everyday family life has ups and downs. Families may expect transitions and challenges adapting. Yet, there are times when individuals and families find they have become stuck, bogged down, exhausted, entangled with a particular issue or a lap full of complex circumstances and stressors. In my role as a therapist and human being, I look forward to working with individuals and families (all shapes, sizes, and combinations of relationships) in discovery, exploration, and use of their strengths and potentials to adapt, heal, grow, create and transform within and through what may seem impossible.
I utilize play therapy as a way of honoring children’s unique natural "language," and offering a safe space for exploring their world and experiences.
My focus has been on supporting clients experiencing depression, anxiety, domestic violence, and complex trauma. I believe that the therapeutic process looks different for each individual, and I believe in finding a unique, individualized approach for each client. I specialize in working with women, adolescents, children, and those in the queer community. I have a specialized background in art and play therapy.
I utilize play therapy as a way of honoring children’s unique natural "language," and offering a safe space for exploring their world and experiences.
My focus has been on supporting clients experiencing depression, anxiety, domestic violence, and complex trauma. I believe that the therapeutic process looks different for each individual, and I believe in finding a unique, individualized approach for each client. I specialize in working with women, adolescents, children, and those in the queer community. I have a specialized background in art and play therapy.
Children and teens often need special support and encouragement around expressing feelings of grief and loss due to the death of a loved one, divorce, or transition.
Hello and welcome to my practice! My approach to therapy with you will be a collaborative process to help you frame problems not only in a personal context, but also in a social and cultural context. We all possess resilience and have many resources within us, some not yet realized. There are times in life when you may need a caring professional to walk with you on a journey toward a more peaceful, healthy, integrated self. My office is cozy and conveniently located in the Alaska Junction of West Seattle, with handicap access and 2 hour free parking.
Children and teens often need special support and encouragement around expressing feelings of grief and loss due to the death of a loved one, divorce, or transition.
Hello and welcome to my practice! My approach to therapy with you will be a collaborative process to help you frame problems not only in a personal context, but also in a social and cultural context. We all possess resilience and have many resources within us, some not yet realized. There are times in life when you may need a caring professional to walk with you on a journey toward a more peaceful, healthy, integrated self. My office is cozy and conveniently located in the Alaska Junction of West Seattle, with handicap access and 2 hour free parking.
Mackenzie has experience working with individuals and their family members when impacted by trauma and children with behavioral issues including those with anxiety/depression. She has also worked with individuals adjusting to life transitions and people with varying experiences related to race, age and socio economic groups.
Mackenzie has experience working with individuals and their family members when impacted by trauma and children with behavioral issues including those with anxiety/depression. She has also worked with individuals adjusting to life transitions and people with varying experiences related to race, age and socio economic groups.
I believe that people can grow, learn and persevere through challenges in life. As your counselor, I am passionate about working with you to achieve your goals. I strive to create a warm environment and empower all clients, whether children, adolescents, or adults. Each person has an immense amount of strength to achieve their goals, and I will support you along the way. Email is the quickest way to communicate about services.
I believe that people can grow, learn and persevere through challenges in life. As your counselor, I am passionate about working with you to achieve your goals. I strive to create a warm environment and empower all clients, whether children, adolescents, or adults. Each person has an immense amount of strength to achieve their goals, and I will support you along the way. Email is the quickest way to communicate about services.
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I too am a Woman, Mother, Partner, Daughter, Sister and Friend. I marvel at the mysteries of women and the sacred bonds they have with their children. I admire any woman who has dared to love and had their heart broken. I rise and walk with my sisters when they fall from the pressures of everyday life. I seek to understand how I can be of service to women and children of my community. I listen, wholeheartedly to the cry of grief when it seems like no one else seems to be listening. I am here to hold the space for you and yours.
I too am a Woman, Mother, Partner, Daughter, Sister and Friend. I marvel at the mysteries of women and the sacred bonds they have with their children. I admire any woman who has dared to love and had their heart broken. I rise and walk with my sisters when they fall from the pressures of everyday life. I seek to understand how I can be of service to women and children of my community. I listen, wholeheartedly to the cry of grief when it seems like no one else seems to be listening. I am here to hold the space for you and yours.
With children, I use play and art therapy, which can help children feel understood and empowered, gain greater self-awareness and work toward healthy development, social skills and individuation.
Life can be very stressful at times. Our moods, anxiety levels, thinking and behaviors can depend on how well we are able to manage these stressors over time. Sometimes, the coping skills we have learned simply are not enough and we feel overwhelmed and out of control. There is a solution to almost every problem. My goal in therapy is to provide a safe environment so that you can learn to better manage your thinking, feeling and behavior and regain control and power in your life.
With children, I use play and art therapy, which can help children feel understood and empowered, gain greater self-awareness and work toward healthy development, social skills and individuation.
Life can be very stressful at times. Our moods, anxiety levels, thinking and behaviors can depend on how well we are able to manage these stressors over time. Sometimes, the coping skills we have learned simply are not enough and we feel overwhelmed and out of control. There is a solution to almost every problem. My goal in therapy is to provide a safe environment so that you can learn to better manage your thinking, feeling and behavior and regain control and power in your life.
I specialize in working with adults, teens and children around issues related to trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, big life changes and improving personal relationships.
As of 12/15/23 I am currently taking new patients via Zoom. Late afternoon and evening appointments available.
I specialize in working with adults, teens and children around issues related to trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, big life changes and improving personal relationships.
As of 12/15/23 I am currently taking new patients via Zoom. Late afternoon and evening appointments available.
Kaitlin Pifer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW, CMHS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with children displaying significant behaviors, teens experiencing mood struggles, and parents navigating childhood mental health. I offer ongoing individual and family psychotherapy, crisis intervention, safety planning, as well as trauma, play, art, and animal therapy.
I specialize in working with children displaying significant behaviors, teens experiencing mood struggles, and parents navigating childhood mental health. I offer ongoing individual and family psychotherapy, crisis intervention, safety planning, as well as trauma, play, art, and animal therapy.
Do you feel stuck? Are you looking for resources to help you/your child overcome anxiety, depression, social issues, anger, trauma, grief, or loneliness? Have you seen a change in your child and you are not sure how to support them? Are they acting out in school, isolating themselves, appear angry for no reason, or have stopped sharing their thoughts with you. I want to help you or your loved one to have a safe place to process, be equipped, identify & obtain your goals. I work with children (6 and up), teenagers, and adults of all ages.
Do you feel stuck? Are you looking for resources to help you/your child overcome anxiety, depression, social issues, anger, trauma, grief, or loneliness? Have you seen a change in your child and you are not sure how to support them? Are they acting out in school, isolating themselves, appear angry for no reason, or have stopped sharing their thoughts with you. I want to help you or your loved one to have a safe place to process, be equipped, identify & obtain your goals. I work with children (6 and up), teenagers, and adults of all ages.
Sarah A Fiskness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98112
Skills for Life offers therapy for children, adolescents, young adults, and the families that support them. We are located in Madison Valley by Cafe Flora and also offer HIPAA compliant telehealth. Call for a free 15 minute consultation to see if counseling can help your family.
Skills for Life offers therapy for children, adolescents, young adults, and the families that support them. We are located in Madison Valley by Cafe Flora and also offer HIPAA compliant telehealth. Call for a free 15 minute consultation to see if counseling can help your family.
My experience spans the developmental spectrum from 4 to older adults ranging from divorce adjustment, school issues, and social concerns for children, to depression/anxiety, bereavement, life transitions, etc.
We all find ourselves in circumstances at one time or another that call for adjusting to change or making decisions, whether it's charting a path through grief and loss, developmental transitions, job loss, recovering from trauma or the challenges of parenting. Therapy can be helpful in sorting through confusing thoughts and feelings, gaining insight, establishing a course of action amongst different choices, and building confidence through experiencing a deeper understanding of yourself, all in the context of a caring relationship.
My experience spans the developmental spectrum from 4 to older adults ranging from divorce adjustment, school issues, and social concerns for children, to depression/anxiety, bereavement, life transitions, etc.
We all find ourselves in circumstances at one time or another that call for adjusting to change or making decisions, whether it's charting a path through grief and loss, developmental transitions, job loss, recovering from trauma or the challenges of parenting. Therapy can be helpful in sorting through confusing thoughts and feelings, gaining insight, establishing a course of action amongst different choices, and building confidence through experiencing a deeper understanding of yourself, all in the context of a caring relationship.
Rylie Drury Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSWA
Verified Verified
Kennewick, WA 99336
My therapeutic approach uses evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), and Child Center Play Therapy (CCPT).
Listening to my clients is my number one focus. My belief is two part. First, once an individual has reprocessed their traumatic experiences, the body can shift into a more regulated state to offer space to develop new skills needed to graduate from therapy. Second, therapy is goal directed. Thus, when you feel confident to effectively use your learned skills inside of therapy and apply them outside of the therapy office, graduation from therapy is achieved. My hope is that our work together will help you discover the path that leads to your best, most fulfilled, authentic self.
My therapeutic approach uses evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), and Child Center Play Therapy (CCPT).
Listening to my clients is my number one focus. My belief is two part. First, once an individual has reprocessed their traumatic experiences, the body can shift into a more regulated state to offer space to develop new skills needed to graduate from therapy. Second, therapy is goal directed. Thus, when you feel confident to effectively use your learned skills inside of therapy and apply them outside of the therapy office, graduation from therapy is achieved. My hope is that our work together will help you discover the path that leads to your best, most fulfilled, authentic self.
Centered Mind Counseling - Issaquah Location
Counselor, LMHC, PsyD, LMFT, LICSW, ARNP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98027
Centered Mind Counseling Services offers counseling, nutrition & medication management services. Our caring and skilled professionals provide services to children, teens, individuals, couples, and families. In-Person or Telehealth Video Sessions. We offer you a wide range of clinical expertise, more specialty treatment areas to help you, and an expanded availability of services. We are committed to working with you or your child to create the long-lasting changes you desire. Call or text us at (425) 269-3277. Together, we can determine how we can help you!
Centered Mind Counseling Services offers counseling, nutrition & medication management services. Our caring and skilled professionals provide services to children, teens, individuals, couples, and families. In-Person or Telehealth Video Sessions. We offer you a wide range of clinical expertise, more specialty treatment areas to help you, and an expanded availability of services. We are committed to working with you or your child to create the long-lasting changes you desire. Call or text us at (425) 269-3277. Together, we can determine how we can help you!
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Washington 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 (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Washington 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 (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Washington 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.