Child therapists in Forest City, North Carolina NC
Child or Adolescent Issues
Allison Freeman
Counselor/Therapist, LCMHCA
I am a neurodivergent-affirming and informed therapist with a history of 15 years supporting children with different learning needs and abilities. For neurodivergent children, the challenges of navigating the world can be endless, impacting various aspects of their development and well-being and extremely taxing on their caregivers. My therapeutic approach offers tailored modalities to address their neurodivergent needs by focusing on sensory regulation and psychoeducation to aide in their holistic development. By nurturing a supportive environment and targeting sensory processing from the ground up, therapy with me empowers neurodivergent children and their caregivers to thrive, build resilience, and reach their full potential.
13 Years Experience
Child or Adolescent Issues
Lisa Saponaro, PhD Inc
Psychologist, Ph.D
Each of us faces obstacles and difficulties in life differently, and at times we can all use help. Individuals frequently seek my services during times of transition, when decision making appears to have a greater impact on our future directions.
26 Years Experience
Child or Adolescent Issues
Eileen Messing, Psy.D., P.A. and Associates and the Memory Testing Center
Psychologist, Florida Licensed Psychologist
therapy services offered
27 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
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