Child therapists in Durango, Colorado CO
Child or Adolescent Issues
Jennifer Luttman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ACS
Play Therapy is a researched-informed model of therapy that provides a developmental approach for the child to express what might be troubling them.
As adults, we express our troubles and issues in life by talking and in return, we can find support, understanding or a new perspective, however, for a child they may lack the ability or words to articulate what they feel or what is bothering them. Instead, the child acts out what is bothering them or behaves in such a way that reflects their surroundings and circumstances.
Play therapy is used as a means of communication so that children can more naturally express what is troubling them and we can more naturally support them as they sort through those difficulties and imitate appropriate ways of coping through the issues the child is dealing with.
Play therapy can help children work through and cope with anxiety, separation anxiety, depression, abandonment, divorce, grief, and behavioral issues.
10 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
Dr. Heather Lampton
Psychologist, PsyD
I provide a safe and nurturing space for children to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Through evidence-based techniques and tailored interventions, we'll work together to address challenges such as anxiety, behavior issues, and family transitions. Let's help your child build resilience, develop coping skills, and unlock their full potential.
22 Years Experience
Child or Adolescent Issues
Candice Dow
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC,
Therapy for teens can be as flexible as the needs of the teen. I tend to focus on getting to know my adolescent clients before deciding on a way to work with them. As someone who has years of experience working with adolescents, I know the most important aspect of any relationship is gaining their trust first. My favorite thing about working with teens is that they do question authority and the way I see it, this is a major developmental stage for them. That being said, everything must happen with a level of trust and safety. I encourage curiosity and skepticism, as long as it happens in a respectful way. When I work with teens, I like to use artistic interventions and may even to play music as these are ways in which young people communicate their feelings and connect with other people. I have worked with teens in education programs, teens with foster care experience, teens with trauma and abusive pasts and teens with anxiety, low self-esteem and pressures from high demands at school.
5 Years Experience
Child or Adolescent Issues
Wellcova Health Services
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
With child or adolescent mental health, early treatment can help to prevent severe issues as a child grows up. With my expert and training with child or adolescent issues, I can provide CBT, DBT, ACT, TFCBT, and solution focused therapy treatment to help your child or adolescent as they navigate life.
17 Years Experience