Child therapists in Chesterfield, Missouri MO
Child or Adolescent Issues
Ingrid McCarty
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., A.C.S.W.
Ingrid offers real-life solutions to resolve the roadblocks that stand in your way to happiness and inner peace. Each individual's life experience is unique and therefore each therapeutic approach is specifically designed with your personal goals guiding the process.
31 Years Experience
Child or Adolescent Issues
Community and Long-Term Care Psychiatry, L.L.C.
Psychiatrist, Psychiatrists and LCSWs
2 of 7 our therapists have extensive background in treating this condition.
9 Years Experience
Child or Adolescent Issues
Renee Hodgins, M.Ed., LPC, NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CCTP, CIMHP
Children and adolescents who are experiencing difficulties with their emotions are behaviors may need the attention of psychotherapy. As a trained an experienced psychotherapist who specializes in this population, I take an approach that allows the child to engage either through play or talk about their current situation.
14 Years Experience
Child or Adolescent Issues
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
Child or Adolescent Issues
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