Child therapists in Bridgeport, CT
Find experienced child therapists in Bridgeport, Connecticut who provide testing, counseling and support for children, and their families. Our directory features detailed therapist profiles so you can compare specialties, experience, and treatment approaches to find the provider that’s right for you.
Child/Teen
Samantha Allison-Evans, M.A., LPC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, M.A., LPC
I have worked with children and adolescence for 16 years
11 Years Experience
Online in Bridgeport, CT (Online Only)
Child/Teen
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.
21 Years Experience
In-Person Near Bridgeport, CT
Online in Bridgeport, CT
Child/Teen
Chananya Abraham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC
I work with parents and families to strengthen connection, communication, and mutual understanding between parents and their children and adolescents. We focus on identifying underlying emotional and behavioral patterns, improving healthy boundaries, and developing practical strategies that support both structure and empathy in the home. My goal is to help parents feel more confident in their role while helping children and teens feel understood, supported, and capable of navigating their developmental and life challenges.
17 Years Experience
In-Person Near Bridgeport, CT
Online in Bridgeport, CT
Child/Teen
Shoreline Psychological
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Clinicians at our practice are well-trained and seasoned in the speciality of child and adolescent issues. We may draw from CBT, DBT, and play therapy approaches to meet the unique needs of children and adolescents across the spectrum of mood and behavioral issues.
21 Years Experience
In-Person Near Bridgeport, CT
Online in Bridgeport, CT
Child/Teen
Seven Hills Psychology
Psychologist, Psychologist
We offer psychological testing and treatment for children and adolescents.
18 Years Experience
Online in Bridgeport, CT
Bridgeport is Connecticut's largest city and one of the starkest examples of urban poverty in one of America's wealthiest states, with high rates of crime, poverty, and persistent economic inequality that create significant and underserved mental health need across the population. The city's majority Black and Latino communities have been most affected by decades of deindustrialization and disinvestment, and access to the quality mental health care available in wealthier Connecticut communities remains difficult for many Bridgeport residents. Bridgeport Hospital, part of Yale New Haven Health, provides behavioral health services, and community mental health centers offer some publicly funded care. Common therapy concerns include trauma, depression, anxiety, family and relationship stress, and the chronic psychological toll of living in a community where economic precarity is widespread and systemic barriers to well-being are persistent.
Child therapists in Bridgeport, CT Statistics
Child therapists in Bridgeport, CT average 20 years of experience and charge around $210 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (83%), Family Systems Therapy (47%), and Behavioral Therapy (40%).
Average years in practice
20 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$210
Accept insurance
37%
Offer sliding scale
40%
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
|
| 29% |
Male |
|
| 3% |
Non-Binary |
|
| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
|
Session Type
| 67% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 33% |
Online Only |
|
Top Treatment Approaches
| 83% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 47% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 40% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 37% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 35% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 32% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
Ages Served
| 95% | Adult |
| 93% | Teen |
| 83% | Young Adult |
| 65% | Children |
| 48% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 48% | Men |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 28% | Black / African American |
| 27% | Hispanic / Latino |