Child therapists in Toppenish, Washington WA
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 Jacobson, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist, Nationally Registered Health Service Provider
I help adolescents navigate the stresses and challenges and learn about their strengths and potential. I use a positive psychology and cognitive-behavioral approach, all within a respectful and powerful client-centered therapy environment. Subspecialties include sports psychology, college admission counseling, and academic performance psychology.
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
Michelle Peacock
Psychologist, PhD
Anxiety, depression, school and family transitions, and bullying are just a few problems children and adolescents face today that cause considerable distress. In turn, these problems inevitably impact the family and can be dealt with effectively in therapy.
19 Years Experience
Child or Adolescent Issues
Sarita R. Schapiro, Ph.D., P.A.
Psychologist, Florida Licensed Psychologist PY4914, APIT Certified
Supportive counseling for teens, parent guidance, school consultation
42 Years Experience