Child Therapists in Washington
I love working with folks across the lifespan (kids, teens, parents, adults)! Therapy provides tools to better navigate life’s challenges. I am passionate about helping my clients to overcome negative thought patterns and emotional hurdles like anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. Through empathetic listening and fresh perspectives, I offer a safe space for growth and healing. My core belief is that while life's events are uncontrollable, our responses are within our power. My work uses the Incredible Years Parenting Curriculum, Play Therapy, ACT, CBT, DBT, and ERP. Parents are regular collaborators during child/teen therapy.
I love working with folks across the lifespan (kids, teens, parents, adults)! Therapy provides tools to better navigate life’s challenges. I am passionate about helping my clients to overcome negative thought patterns and emotional hurdles like anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. Through empathetic listening and fresh perspectives, I offer a safe space for growth and healing. My core belief is that while life's events are uncontrollable, our responses are within our power. My work uses the Incredible Years Parenting Curriculum, Play Therapy, ACT, CBT, DBT, and ERP. Parents are regular collaborators during child/teen therapy.
I specialize in life transitions, trauma, improving parenting skills, and transitions in caregivers in foster care or adoptions, as well as working with families and gender expansive or transgender children or teenagers. One of my particular passions and areas of expertise is supporting families through medical issues, whichever family member is diagnosed. Additionally, I specialize in neurodiversity and helping teens and adults feel empowered in their specific strengths and gifts and create a life they love.
I specialize in life transitions, trauma, improving parenting skills, and transitions in caregivers in foster care or adoptions, as well as working with families and gender expansive or transgender children or teenagers. One of my particular passions and areas of expertise is supporting families through medical issues, whichever family member is diagnosed. Additionally, I specialize in neurodiversity and helping teens and adults feel empowered in their specific strengths and gifts and create a life they love.
Lacamas Counseling is the central resource for mental health in Camas, WA. We have counselors & therapists trained in working with children, teens, young adults, older adults, couples, and families; and they specialize in treating mood disorders of depression and anxiety, bipolar, trauma, grief, life transitions, postpartum distress, anger and outbursts, neurodiversity (autism, ADHD, dyslexia), identity, work/life balance, and burnout.
Lacamas Counseling is the central resource for mental health in Camas, WA. We have counselors & therapists trained in working with children, teens, young adults, older adults, couples, and families; and they specialize in treating mood disorders of depression and anxiety, bipolar, trauma, grief, life transitions, postpartum distress, anger and outbursts, neurodiversity (autism, ADHD, dyslexia), identity, work/life balance, and burnout.
I work with children and parents on appropriate communication between each other.
Are you experiencing anxiety? Have you or your child gone through a traumatic event or experienced a major loss? Are you having trouble maintaining a healthy relationship? Do you struggle from low self-esteem and/or low self-confidence? I practice client centered strengths based approaches that teach the client skills to successfully become their own therapist for the times they face barriers in their life.
I work with children and parents on appropriate communication between each other.
Are you experiencing anxiety? Have you or your child gone through a traumatic event or experienced a major loss? Are you having trouble maintaining a healthy relationship? Do you struggle from low self-esteem and/or low self-confidence? I practice client centered strengths based approaches that teach the client skills to successfully become their own therapist for the times they face barriers in their life.
Abigail M Bocanegra
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Spokane Valley, WA 99206 (Online Only)
I have extensive training and clinical experience in body/mind/spirit oriented approaches to psychotherapy with specialization in trauma and children.
I work with children, adults and families using an integral approach, working with challenges by restoring the balance mind, body and spirit. My approach is warm, engaged and focused in the present moment. I utilize a variety of approaches and skills that resonate with the uniqueness of each individual deepening a meaningful connection to the self and the environment, supporting healing from symptoms of stress, trauma and loss. As an Integrative Expressive Arts Therapist, my approach is rooted in the transformative arts (art/music/drama/movement/play), Somatic Experiencing, Humanistic-Existential and Transpersonal psychologies.
I have extensive training and clinical experience in body/mind/spirit oriented approaches to psychotherapy with specialization in trauma and children.
I work with children, adults and families using an integral approach, working with challenges by restoring the balance mind, body and spirit. My approach is warm, engaged and focused in the present moment. I utilize a variety of approaches and skills that resonate with the uniqueness of each individual deepening a meaningful connection to the self and the environment, supporting healing from symptoms of stress, trauma and loss. As an Integrative Expressive Arts Therapist, my approach is rooted in the transformative arts (art/music/drama/movement/play), Somatic Experiencing, Humanistic-Existential and Transpersonal psychologies.
Betsy Otterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CMHS
Verified Verified
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
I have a passion for children, teens, and all of those in life transitions.
Deciding to come to counseling is a first step toward improving lives. I can help with anxiety, depression, coping skills, communication, and transitions. Talking to someone who can see things from an outside perspective can help you determine how to improve what is not working in your life, set goals, and learn new skills which will move you toward that goal.
I have a passion for children, teens, and all of those in life transitions.
Deciding to come to counseling is a first step toward improving lives. I can help with anxiety, depression, coping skills, communication, and transitions. Talking to someone who can see things from an outside perspective can help you determine how to improve what is not working in your life, set goals, and learn new skills which will move you toward that goal.
Puget Sound Child and Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, CMHS, LMFT-S, RPT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Redmond, WA 98052
I specialize in working with children, teens and families.
My name is Sara, I am a LMFT-S and a Registered Play Therapist. I enjoy working closely with kids and families to help them reach their goals. I view your family and your child's problem in the context of their life and relationships. I take a comprehensive family system's approach, which is client centered and focused on the goals you bring to therapy. We will develop a comprehensive treatment plan, taking into consideration family history, health, educational goals/needs, living situation, and cultural aspects of your life. I encourage clients to work with family and/or supports throughout the therapeutic process.
I specialize in working with children, teens and families.
My name is Sara, I am a LMFT-S and a Registered Play Therapist. I enjoy working closely with kids and families to help them reach their goals. I view your family and your child's problem in the context of their life and relationships. I take a comprehensive family system's approach, which is client centered and focused on the goals you bring to therapy. We will develop a comprehensive treatment plan, taking into consideration family history, health, educational goals/needs, living situation, and cultural aspects of your life. I encourage clients to work with family and/or supports throughout the therapeutic process.
Hello, welcome to my practice. I offer mental health services in Washington and California via telehealth. I have been working with youth, adults, and families since 2010. Are you going through a difficult time in your life? Have you had experiences that are impacting your ability to thrive? Are you struggling with anxiety and depression? Is your child struggling in school or at home? I want to help you identify your strengths and weaknesses and identify more healthy coping skills and communication techniques. I am committed to supporting you and your family in your journey toward well-being and recovery.
Hello, welcome to my practice. I offer mental health services in Washington and California via telehealth. I have been working with youth, adults, and families since 2010. Are you going through a difficult time in your life? Have you had experiences that are impacting your ability to thrive? Are you struggling with anxiety and depression? Is your child struggling in school or at home? I want to help you identify your strengths and weaknesses and identify more healthy coping skills and communication techniques. I am committed to supporting you and your family in your journey toward well-being and recovery.
Play/Art therapy are used when working with children and adolescents.
I strive to create an environment that encourages growth and healing. Issues such as anxiety, depression, grief/ loss, abuse, trauma, domestic violence, anger, relationship and identity crisis leave one feeling depressed and alone. Working closely with individuals, couples, and families, together we will face life's struggles. My experience as a family therapist has provided me with extensive opportunity to work with families and children in the foster care system, or those families at risk of children being removed from the home. Additionally, working as a mental health professional in hospital emergency rooms has provided hands on crisis intervention with individuals facing extreme emotional situations.
Play/Art therapy are used when working with children and adolescents.
I strive to create an environment that encourages growth and healing. Issues such as anxiety, depression, grief/ loss, abuse, trauma, domestic violence, anger, relationship and identity crisis leave one feeling depressed and alone. Working closely with individuals, couples, and families, together we will face life's struggles. My experience as a family therapist has provided me with extensive opportunity to work with families and children in the foster care system, or those families at risk of children being removed from the home. Additionally, working as a mental health professional in hospital emergency rooms has provided hands on crisis intervention with individuals facing extreme emotional situations.
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.
Because I specialize in a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, sexual addiction, and children, I am able to get to their issues through a variety of approaches.
We live in stressful times and many of my clients come to me because I specialize in many areas and have years of counseling experience from a nonjudgemental Christian perspective. They need hope and guidance to overcome those issues that seem impossible. Children are navigating a world full of conflict and uncertainty. Through talking with them and play therapy we get to the critical issues. Men are hesitant to seek counseling because many times their issue has to do with sex. Pornography has saturated our world and is readily available. I wrote Conquering Pornography, a 5-star book, on how to overcome this addiction.
Because I specialize in a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, sexual addiction, and children, I am able to get to their issues through a variety of approaches.
We live in stressful times and many of my clients come to me because I specialize in many areas and have years of counseling experience from a nonjudgemental Christian perspective. They need hope and guidance to overcome those issues that seem impossible. Children are navigating a world full of conflict and uncertainty. Through talking with them and play therapy we get to the critical issues. Men are hesitant to seek counseling because many times their issue has to do with sex. Pornography has saturated our world and is readily available. I wrote Conquering Pornography, a 5-star book, on how to overcome this addiction.
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Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Olympia, WA 98501
I especially l love working with parents and children.
Sometimes we need support with what has happened, what is happening in our lives now, or the uncertainty of what the future holds. Maybe you feeling deeply out of alignment with yourself, partners, children, or community. Our relationships to ourselves and each other is dynamic and can get messy. We find ourselves responding, feeling, and living in ways that don't serve us or the ones we love. I'm here to support folks, who are looking for a place to process experiences, move towards healthier relationships with family members and loved ones, and want help learning new ways of working with feelings.
I especially l love working with parents and children.
Sometimes we need support with what has happened, what is happening in our lives now, or the uncertainty of what the future holds. Maybe you feeling deeply out of alignment with yourself, partners, children, or community. Our relationships to ourselves and each other is dynamic and can get messy. We find ourselves responding, feeling, and living in ways that don't serve us or the ones we love. I'm here to support folks, who are looking for a place to process experiences, move towards healthier relationships with family members and loved ones, and want help learning new ways of working with feelings.
Darcy Greene
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MBA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98107
I use Child Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), and Structural, Emotionally Focused, Collaborative and Person Centered Therapies in my practice.
Fall brings many transitions and for a lot of kids and parents/caregivers, back-to-school worries. For adults, the upcoming season can feel like a new beginning, but what if you are unsure where to start? If you are looking for support for yourself, your child or your family, I have current openings Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. Therapy with me is a collaborative process. I want to hear about your hopes and dreams and co-create a plan for you to meet them.
I use Child Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), and Structural, Emotionally Focused, Collaborative and Person Centered Therapies in my practice.
Fall brings many transitions and for a lot of kids and parents/caregivers, back-to-school worries. For adults, the upcoming season can feel like a new beginning, but what if you are unsure where to start? If you are looking for support for yourself, your child or your family, I have current openings Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. Therapy with me is a collaborative process. I want to hear about your hopes and dreams and co-create a plan for you to meet them.
I support children by giving them a warm and encouraging place to bring their worries, free from outside judgment and pressure.
“ Children don’t get traumatized because they get hurt. They get traumatized because they’re alone with the hurt.” -Dr. Gabor Mate. I am a therapist specializing in the challenges faced by children and parents. I have over a decade of experience working with children of all ages (and their parents) as their teacher, coach, and counselor. For younger clients, I provide play therapy using storytelling, art, and self-expression to build emotional well-being. For older clients, I offer supportive talk therapy that gives them space to process struggles with relationships, academics, learning differences, anxiety, and pressure to achieve.
I support children by giving them a warm and encouraging place to bring their worries, free from outside judgment and pressure.
“ Children don’t get traumatized because they get hurt. They get traumatized because they’re alone with the hurt.” -Dr. Gabor Mate. I am a therapist specializing in the challenges faced by children and parents. I have over a decade of experience working with children of all ages (and their parents) as their teacher, coach, and counselor. For younger clients, I provide play therapy using storytelling, art, and self-expression to build emotional well-being. For older clients, I offer supportive talk therapy that gives them space to process struggles with relationships, academics, learning differences, anxiety, and pressure to achieve.
Jackie Groves
Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Bellevue, WA 98008
Waitlist for new clients
If you're looking for help setting limits and boundaries or empowering your child to take ownership of their choices, I offer Child Parent Relationship Therapy to give you the tools and strategies for fostering lasting change at home.
Hi! I'm Jackie and my superpower is connecting with young people. I've been working with children and adolescents from around the globe for over 25 years. As an educator, I learned about the developmental stages that shape a child's needs, emotions, and behavior. Now, as a therapist, I'm thrilled to engage with children and their families in a way that builds strength and resilience. I received my MA in Counseling from NYU and a post-graduate certificate in Play Therapy from Antioch University where I discovered a passion for Play Therapy, Child-Parent Relationship Therapy, and Sand Tray Therapy.
If you're looking for help setting limits and boundaries or empowering your child to take ownership of their choices, I offer Child Parent Relationship Therapy to give you the tools and strategies for fostering lasting change at home.
Hi! I'm Jackie and my superpower is connecting with young people. I've been working with children and adolescents from around the globe for over 25 years. As an educator, I learned about the developmental stages that shape a child's needs, emotions, and behavior. Now, as a therapist, I'm thrilled to engage with children and their families in a way that builds strength and resilience. I received my MA in Counseling from NYU and a post-graduate certificate in Play Therapy from Antioch University where I discovered a passion for Play Therapy, Child-Parent Relationship Therapy, and Sand Tray Therapy.
The Salish Sea Collective
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Puyallup, WA 98372
We provide EMDR, CBT, Lifespan Integration, TF-CBT, EFT and Child Centered Play Therapy.
Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, we need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Everyone has hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you or your child struggle with anxiety, depression, or unhelpful behaviors, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow. The Salish Sea Collective understands that our clients deserve care encompassing physical, mental, emotional, sexual and spiritual health. These human aspects are intrinsically intertwined and require a holistic approach. Our multidisciplinary team create a cohesive atmosphere where clinicians work together for our clients.
We provide EMDR, CBT, Lifespan Integration, TF-CBT, EFT and Child Centered Play Therapy.
Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, we need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Everyone has hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you or your child struggle with anxiety, depression, or unhelpful behaviors, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow. The Salish Sea Collective understands that our clients deserve care encompassing physical, mental, emotional, sexual and spiritual health. These human aspects are intrinsically intertwined and require a holistic approach. Our multidisciplinary team create a cohesive atmosphere where clinicians work together for our clients.
Over the years, I have helped women, adolescents & children get to know and learn to work with their nervous systems.
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.
Over the years, I have helped women, adolescents & children get to know and learn to work with their nervous systems.
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.
My practice is client centered, child centered and family centered. My goal is to partner with you in your journey towards healing and empowerment. Every healing journey is unique. Each of us is tasked with being the champion of our own quest for wholeness. I believe that we are all hardwired for healing and becoming ourselves; that this is a natural process working through us and supported by nature. I am committed to partner with you, walk alongside you and support you on your way. I will need your guidance and participation to do my part.
My practice is client centered, child centered and family centered. My goal is to partner with you in your journey towards healing and empowerment. Every healing journey is unique. Each of us is tasked with being the champion of our own quest for wholeness. I believe that we are all hardwired for healing and becoming ourselves; that this is a natural process working through us and supported by nature. I am committed to partner with you, walk alongside you and support you on your way. I will need your guidance and participation to do my part.
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.
My training experience working with teens include: director of a UW depression prevention program for students entering high school, therapist and group leader in eating disorder programs at Stanford and UW, and as an instructor of child development at the UW School of Social Work.
As a psychologist, I ensure that evaluation and treatment services are comprehensive and tailored to meet the needs of each client. I have an expertise and passion for working with preteens, teens and young adults. I have a humorous, warm, and down to earth style of counseling that clients appreciate. My treatment approach emphasizes evidence-based practice that works toward building skills and strategies including *Cognitive Behavioral Therapy *Acceptance and Commitment Therapy *Dialectical Behavior Therapy-informed coping and skill building *Exposure and Response Prevention *School collaboration *Parent consultation
My training experience working with teens include: director of a UW depression prevention program for students entering high school, therapist and group leader in eating disorder programs at Stanford and UW, and as an instructor of child development at the UW School of Social Work.
As a psychologist, I ensure that evaluation and treatment services are comprehensive and tailored to meet the needs of each client. I have an expertise and passion for working with preteens, teens and young adults. I have a humorous, warm, and down to earth style of counseling that clients appreciate. My treatment approach emphasizes evidence-based practice that works toward building skills and strategies including *Cognitive Behavioral Therapy *Acceptance and Commitment Therapy *Dialectical Behavior Therapy-informed coping and skill building *Exposure and Response Prevention *School collaboration *Parent consultation
