Child therapists in Stamford, CT
Find experienced child therapists in Stamford, 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
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 Stamford, CT
Online in Stamford, CT
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 Stamford, CT (Online Only)
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
Online in Stamford, 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
Online in Stamford, CT
Child/Teen
Keri Downs, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Keri Downs specializes in addressing a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and social challenges faced by children, adolescents, and young adults. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Downs provides compassionate and evidence-based therapy to help young clients navigate these critical developmental stages.
Common issues that Dr. Downs addresses include:
- Anxiety and Depression: Dr. Downs utilizes cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques to help clients manage anxiety and depression, promoting emotional regulation and resilience.
- Behavioral Problems: Through behavioral therapy and family systems therapy, Dr. Downs helps children and adolescents develop healthier behavior patterns and improve family dynamics.
- ADHD: Dr. Downs offers comprehensive evaluations and tailored treatment plans to help clients with ADHD improve focus, organization, and impulse control.
- Social Difficulties: Using social skills training and interpersonal therapy, Dr. Downs assists clients in building and maintaining healthy relationships.
- Trauma: Dr. Downs is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and other trauma-informed approaches to help clients process and heal from traumatic experiences.
Dr. Downs’s approach is holistic and integrative, ensuring that each client’s unique needs are met. She creates a safe and supportive environment where children and adolescents can explore their feelings, develop coping strategies, and achieve personal growth. In addition to in-person sessions, Dr. Downs offers telehealth services in over 40 states, making it convenient for clients to access high-quality care from the comfort of their own homes.
21 Years Experience
Online in Stamford, CT
Stamford is Connecticut's most economically dynamic city and a major center for hedge funds, financial services, and media companies, with a population that is more diverse than its wealthy reputation might suggest—including significant Black, Latino, and immigrant communities alongside the finance professionals who define the city's public image. The high-pressure finance and media industry culture creates substantial mental health demand around burnout, anxiety, imposter syndrome, and the relational difficulties that come with demanding careers and high financial expectations. A well-developed private therapy sector serves Stamford's affluent professional class, while community health organizations address the mental health needs of lower-income residents in parts of the city that are far less prosperous than the downtown core. Common therapy concerns range from anxiety and burnout at the top of the economic spectrum to trauma, economic stress, and access barriers at the bottom, reflecting a city of pronounced contrasts.
Child therapists in Stamford, CT Statistics
Child therapists in Stamford, 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 |