Child therapists in Harrisonburg, Virginia VA
Strides in Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PSY.D.
Usually, when people think about psychotherapy, they imagine sitting on a couch in an office talking to a therapist about their problems. This style of therapy works just fine for many adults and adolescents. However, most younger children express themselves better through play than through words—for them, play is a primary method of communication. Even very bright and highly verbal children may find it difficult to talk about situations when strong feelings are involved. This is why they might shrug their shoulders, refuse to answer or say “I don’t know” when asked what is wrong. They might also “act out” or try to communicate to you through their behavior rather than through words, and sometimes these behaviors can get them into trouble at home or at school or be misunderstood by those around them. In addition, children often find it hard to sit still and talk for 45 minutes in a row, and they enjoy coming to therapy much more when play is a part of the equation.
23 Years Experience
Cami K McBride
Psychologist, PhD
Extensive experience and training with children and adolescent development and psychopathology.
18 Years Experience
Felicea Meyer-DeLoatch
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults in addition to people experiencing life with physical and/or cognitive disabilities.
23 Years Experience
PSYCHe, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD, LPC, PsyD, MSW, Marriage and Family Counselor, LCSW
Teens need just the right fit when it comes to working with a therapist. They need someone who can make them feel comfortable enough to open up while also challenging them at a level that helps them to grow. We have therapists who work with adolescents struggling with a variety of issues such as social anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, addiction, self-harm, suicide, or just difficulty navigating everyday stressors.
10 Years Experience
Sala Psychology
Psychologist
We have clinicians who specialize in child/adolescent issues, and have received training from the Yale Child Study Center.
3 Years Experience