Child therapists in Bradley Beach, New Jersey NJ
Child or Adolescent Issues
Dr. Dana Spada
Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Dr. Spada can help you with your adolescent or teen. She usually works with the parent/s in tandem with the child for an "all hands on deck" approach.
9 Years Experience
Child or Adolescent Issues
MaryBeth McDonald
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCMHC, LCADC, ACS
I have training and experience with providing counseling to children and adolescents. I utilize person centered, insight oriented and play therapy.
34 Years Experience
Child or Adolescent Issues
Institute for Personal Growth
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Many of our therapists work with adolescents and/or children. Some of them work or have worked in the school system as well, and are thus equipped to handle issues related to that if need be. Some of our therapists also have experience working with transgender or gender non-conforming youth.
41 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
Sonia Rodrigues-Marto
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMFT, LCADC, ACS
Children and adolescents often find it hard to communicate how they are feeling. Sometimes this comes out as eternalizing behaviors such as acting out or outwardly expressing anger. Other times it shows up as internalizing behaviors such as social isolation, depression, anxiety, and withdrawing from social activities.
19 Years Experience