Child therapists in State College, Pennsylvania PA
Child or Adolescent Issues
Abigail Muir
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
I am here to help you learn how to cope and handle the stressful situations that come along with young children and adolescents. They can be difficult years, but I will be here to help you with the skills you need to help coach your children and teens.
6 Years Experience
Child or Adolescent Issues
Elisha S Lee
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
Our therapeutic services are designed to address the unique challenges faced by children and adolescents as they navigate through pivotal stages of development. Appreciating the complexities of youth experiences, from the pressures of academic performance to social integration and identity formation, we provide a nurturing environment that fosters growth, self-understanding, and resilience.
Tailored Support for Young Individuals
* Developmentally Appropriate Therapy: Our therapeutic approaches are specifically chosen to match the developmental stage of the child or adolescent. This can include play therapy for younger children, which allows them to express themselves in a language they know best—play.
* Family Involvement: Recognizing the importance of the family system, we encourage family involvement in the therapeutic process when it's beneficial. This can help ensure that the home environment supports the child’s therapeutic goals.
* Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): For older children and adolescents, CBT can be effective in addressing thought patterns and behaviors linked to their challenges, helping modify their responses to various situations.
* Skills Building: We focus on developing key life skills, like effective communication, problem-solving, emotion regulation, and social skills, which can empower children and adolescents to overcome personal obstacles and interact more confidently with their peers.
* Self-Esteem Enhancement: We work to strengthen a young person's sense of self-worth, highlighting their strengths, and encouraging positive self-expression.
Goals of Therapy for Child or Adolescent Issues
With a compassionate and holistic approach, our therapy aims to help young people:
* Navigate Emotional Challenges: Equip children and adolescents with tools to process and articulate their emotions to cope with challenges in a healthy manner.
* Improve Behavioral Outcomes: Address behavioral issues by identifying their root causes and fostering positive change.
* Boost Social Skills: Encourage the development of social skills that can improve interactions with peers and family members.
* Strengthen Family Relationships: Work towards creating a supportive family environment where each member understands and respects one another's needs and boundaries.
* Action Plan for Future Challenges: Build resilience and an action plan so that young individuals can handle future challenges with confidence and adaptability.
Whether your child or teen is dealing with anxiety, behavioral challenges, adjusting to family changes, or simply needs someone to talk to, we're here to support their journey and celebrate their unique personalities. Reach out to us, and together, we can lay the groundwork for a happier, healthier future.
7 Years Experience
Child or Adolescent Issues
PhilaTherapy, LLC.
Licensed Professional Counselor
We love to work with child and adolescents. PhilaTherapy, LLC. offers psychotherapy, from some our trained clinicians, to identify and process issues and concerns your child or teen maybe experiencing. Treatment plans and goal setting, unique to each client, addresses and treats difficulties your child or teen is experiencing.
17 Years Experience
Child or Adolescent Issues
Dr. Bridget Kromrey
Psychologist, PsyD
I have a specialization in working with children and adolescents in a variety of settings and in a variety of areas of concerns. I strive to create a space where children and adolescents can explore and learn new skills for connecting, coping, and regulating. I also take a family system's approach to include families in all treatment plans.
10 Years Experience
Child or Adolescent Issues
Therapy Solutions, LLC
Psychologist
We offer therapy and psychological assessment to children and adolescents ages 6-18. We are also pleased to be able to provide fully virtual, comprehensive ADHD evaluation and intelligence testing for this age group.
22 Years Experience