Child therapists in Poolesville, Maryland MD
Child or Adolescent Issues
Washington Psychological Wellness
Counselor/Therapist
Washington Psychological Wellness is a boutique-style mental health practice located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. At Washington Psychological Wellness, we have specialists for every age and stage across the lifespan. Therapy can help children and adolescents develop a more secure and healthy identity and understanding of themselves, improve communication skills, and resolve conflicts both inside and outside the home. Our clinicians believe in the uniqueness of each individual. They will provide a comfortable and collaborative environment where children and adolescents can take risks and explore different ways of thinking, feeling, and being. We aim to help children and adolescents gain clarity about the underlying causes of their difficulties, provide strategies to help them cope, and empower them to trust their inner voice and live each day authentically. Washington Psychological Wellness is proud to offer HIPAA-compliant telehealth (online) therapy services. We are currently accepting new clients. Call now to schedule your appointment!
10 Years Experience
Child or Adolescent Issues
Dr. Patricia Webbink
Psychologist, MA and PhD in Clinical Psychology
I was trained in Child and Adolescent Psychology at Duke University, and did a child and adolescent internship at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. For many years, I have offered individual, family and group psychotherapy for children and adolescents in the Washington, DC metro area. I also work with their parents and I coordinate with their schools and universities, as needed. Now I work globally with online networks, so I am not constrained by distance. I have led groups for children of divorce as well.
I offer regular free zoom seminars every few weeks, which are appropriate for adolescents and adults. My approach involving relaxation, music and imagery can provide a way of healing for children of all ages using their imagination. Over the years I have dealt with bed-wetting, encopresis, nightmares, learning disabilities, autism and Asperger’s, selective mutism, behavioral and school problems. Children are often resilient and respond well to psychotherapy. Please feel free to call for more information: 301-229-8000.
54 Years Experience
Child or Adolescent Issues
Laurel Fay & Associates, LLC
Marriage and Family Therapist
24 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
Rosemarie Manfredi
Psychologist, Psy.D.
As a neuropsychologist and certified school psychologist, I have a great deal of experience in the evaluation and diagnosis of a variety of child and adolescent issues. I specialize in comprehensive evaluations that allow for recommendations to address concerns about development, learning, and behavior. As a certified school psychologist, my evaluations can be considered in the public school setting.
15 Years Experience