Child therapists in Shamokin, Pennsylvania PA
Child or Adolescent Issues
Christine Mazurkiewicz
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Since 2014 I have specialized in working with at-risk children, adolescents, and their support systems in the community.
13 Years Experience
Child or Adolescent Issues
Frinnet Ruiz
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LMSW
Therapy offers children and adolescents a supportive and empowering space to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences, build resilience, and develop the skills they need to thrive during the tumultuous adolescent years. By working with a skilled therapist, young people can gain greater self-awareness, confidence, and emotional well-being as they navigate the transition to adulthood.
7 Years Experience
Child or Adolescent Issues
Lisa Vespico-Mull
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, SAP, ICAADC
I have worked with children and adolescents for many years. I really enjoy working with adolescents and am typically able to gain rapport easily. The youngest child I will see will be ten or above due to my services being online only at this time. I always involve parents in the treatment and progress as well as diagnosis and impressions when allowed of course by the teenager. I believe it is important to create a safe space for the child or teenager to share but I also believe that family involvement is essential.
11 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
Alan Brandis, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
With over 30 years' experience in helping families understand and address emotional and behavioral problems with their children and teens, I have had many successes in helping resolve negative behaviors, difficult relationships, and even substance abuse issues. I also provide assessment of emotional and learning issues, liaison with schools to provide accommodations, communicate with physicians to begin, adjust or modify medication regimens, and provide suggestions regarding other services that might make a big difference in the child's emotional and/or academic well-being.
34 Years Experience