Child therapists in Francisville, Kentucky KY
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. Evette Addai
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Whether it's managing with stress from schoolwork, dealing with mean remarks from other classmates, or feeling different from other students, there are many child or adolescent issues your child is dealing with that can be helped in therapy. For children and adolescents, I take an collaborative, open approach where they are able to speak about what they are thinking and feeling, which also working together to make healthy changes and try new solutions to problems.
4 Years Experience
Child or Adolescent Issues
South Psychology
Psychologist, PhD
Is your child or adolescent facing emotional challenges? At South Psychology, we specialize in providing compassionate mental health services tailored to young hearts and minds. Our team of dedicated professionals is committed to supporting children and adolescents as they navigate life’s complexities.
Our Services:
Child-Centered Therapy: We believe in the resilience and creativity of young minds. Our child-centered therapy focuses on building coping skills, emotional regulation, and self-expression. Whether it’s anxiety, specific phobias, or ADHD, we’re here to help.
Adolescent Support: Adolescence can be a tumultuous journey. Our evidence-based interventions address a range of issues, including school refusal, sleep difficulties, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. We collaborate closely with parents to optimize treatment outcomes.
Family Counseling: We recognize that family dynamics play a crucial role in a child’s well-being. Our family counseling services foster communication, understanding, and support. Strengthening family bonds leads to healthier outcomes for everyone.
Why Choose South Psychology?
Expertise: Our licensed therapists specialize in child and adolescent mental health. We stay informed about the latest research and therapeutic techniques.
Holistic Approach: We consider the whole family system. Our treatments integrate individual, family, and school contexts to create a comprehensive healing experience.
Safe Space: South Psychology provides a nurturing environment where young hearts can express themselves freely. We honor confidentiality and respect each child’s unique journey.
6 Years Experience
Child or Adolescent Issues
Kathryn Ziemer
Psychologist, PhD
We provide a safe space for children and teens express themselves and learn new skills like emotion management, self-soothing, self-regulation, problem-solving, and social skills. We also work with parents to support them in finding the best ways to support their child. Ultimately our goal is to help children and teens feel better and increase their self-efficacy so they can flourish.
16 Years Experience
Child or Adolescent Issues
Utah Center for Evidence Based Treatment
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Our expert child therapists provide quality, Evidence Based Care for Children and Adolescents. We treat a range of common childhood difficulties (e.g. school refusal, separation anxiety, self-harm, depression, ADHD, encopresis, PTSD, etc).
We work with children and their parents across the lifespan. In our experience, we find that a combination of working both with child and parents leads to the most effective and lasting results. As such, our team will carefully craft a treatment plan that best suits the needs of your family, which may include individual child treatment, parent coaching, or both. In this way, we take a collaborative approach to help your family navigate complex developmental challenges.
Treatment Services
Common treatment focuses:
Parent-child/family relationships
Positive parenting
Following directions
School attendance
Homework completion
Anxiety/Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD): perfectionism, social, generalized
Depression
Attention/concentration
Emotion/behavioral regulation
Social skills
Suicidal ideation/self-harm
Eating disorders
Trauma/resilience
Other behavior concerns for young children (e.g., sleep, feeding/eating)
Individual therapy approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Social Skills Training
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Other evidence-based treatments
Adolescent DBT Program:
For 12-18-year-old adolescents and their parent(s) or caregiver(s).
Teaches skills for the adolescent and their family to improve family relationships, reduce conflict, and help the adolescent to thrive.
Includes individual, family, and group therapy
Parent Coaching and Behavior Management:
Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Brief Behavior Intervention (BBI)
Parent coaching for tweens and teens
Group-based programs
Helping our Children, Developing our Children’s Skills (HOTDOCS) (birth to 5 years old)
Developing our Children’s Skills, K-5 grades (DOCS K-5)
Psychological Testing:
2 years+ (includes university testing)
Referral questions:
Autism
ADHD
Developmental delays
Learning problems
Emotional and behavioral functioning
Giftedness & twice exceptional
Psychoeducational Evaluations
When offered through the school district, these are only considered an “educational classification” and not a medical diagnosis.
UCEBT determines specific clinical diagnoses and examines other areas that may be impacting academic functioning.
Consultation & Community Outreach:
Parenting Webinars/Workshops
School-based collaborations (e.g., behavior plans)
Coordination of section 504 plans/IEPs
11 Years Experience