Child therapists in West Hartford, Connecticut CT
Find experienced child therapists in West Hartford 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
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 West Hartford, CT
Online in West Hartford, CT Connecticut
Child/Teen
Cami K McBride
Psychologist, PhD
Extensive experience and training with children and adolescent development and psychopathology.
20 Years Experience
Online in West Hartford, CT Connecticut (Online Only)
Child/Teen
Jessica Anderson, PsyD
Psychologist, PsyD
I utilizes my experience working in public and independent schools, as well as college settings to help students successfully achieve their personal academic and social goals. With first hand knowledge of school settings and admissions criteria, along with clinical training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Social Thinking, I will help identify the challenges you are facing and work with you to create a plan to reach your goals.
21 Years Experience
Online in West Hartford, CT Connecticut (Online Only)
Child/Teen
Maria T. Alonso, Ph.D.
Psychologist
I use a strength-based approach to support children and adolescents in therapy, by focusing on their inherent strengths, passions and potential rather than solely addressing problems or deficits. My therapeutic approach emphasizes identifying and harnessing each young person’s unique abilities, talents, and resilience in order to foster personal growth and improve problem-solving skills. Understanding the current landscape and challenges faced by youth today—such as academic pressures, social media influences and evolving family dynamics—is crucial for tailoring interventions that are relevant and impactful. I intentionally integrate the child’s or adolescent’s imagination and creativity into therapy as well, in order to create a therapeutic process that is interesting, engaging and ultimately empowering. Working with children and adolescents also requires a multidisciplinary approach which can involve parents, extended family, teachers, school counselors and pediatricans in the process. Parents understand the child’s home environment and family dynamics, teachers have insights into the child’s academic and social performance at school, and pediatricians offer medical, historical and developmental perspectives. Combining these viewpoints provides a more comprehensive understanding of the child’s situation and provides information that guides the therapeutic process and ensures greater treatment efficacy across the child or adolecent's environments.
29 Years Experience
Online in West Hartford, CT Connecticut
Child/Teen
Clear Path Counseling and Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA. LPC
Brad provides compassionate, trauma-informed counseling for children, adolescents, teens, and families facing emotional, behavioral, social, and mental health challenges. Growing up in today’s fast-paced world can be overwhelming for many children and teenagers, especially with increasing academic pressure, social stress, family conflict, bullying, anxiety, and the constant influence of social media. Many young people struggle silently with emotional overwhelm, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, isolation, trauma, or difficulty coping with everyday stressors.
Brad takes a holistic and personalized approach to child and adolescent therapy, helping young clients feel safe, supported, understood, and empowered throughout the counseling process. Therapy is tailored to each child or teen’s unique personality, experiences, emotional needs, and developmental stage. His goal is to help young people improve emotional well-being, strengthen confidence, develop healthier coping skills, and create more positive relationships at home, school, and socially.
Many children and adolescents experience emotional struggles connected to bullying, peer pressure, social media stress, family difficulties, trauma, grief, behavioral challenges, self-esteem issues, or major life transitions. Brad provides a safe, non-judgmental environment where children and teens can openly discuss difficult emotions, experiences, fears, or concerns without feeling criticized or misunderstood. No topic is off limits, and therapy is focused on helping young clients feel emotionally secure while working through the challenges affecting their lives.
As an experienced trauma therapist and EMDR therapist, Brad integrates EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), trauma-focused counseling, emotional regulation strategies, and holistic therapeutic approaches to help children and teens process difficult experiences, reduce emotional distress, and build resilience. Therapy may focus on improving emotional regulation, reducing anxiety, strengthening communication, healing from trauma, improving self-esteem, and developing healthier coping strategies and relationships.
Brad also understands the importance of involving parents and families when appropriate to support healthy communication, emotional connection, consistency, and long-term progress. The counseling process is collaborative and focused on creating lasting positive change that supports both the child and the family system as a whole.
Healing, growth, and emotional resilience are possible. With the right support, children and teens can move beyond emotional struggles, develop greater confidence and self-awareness, and create healthier and more fulfilling lives.
Virtual counseling and online therapy sessions for children, adolescents, and families are available, providing confidential and convenient access to professional trauma-focused counseling from the comfort of home.
28 Years Experience
Online in West Hartford, CT Connecticut (Online Only)
Child therapists in West Hartford, Connecticut Statistics
Child therapists in West Hartford, Connecticut average 21 years of experience and charge around $209 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (82%), Family Systems Therapy (47%), and Behavioral Therapy (39%).
Average years in practice
21 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$209
Accept insurance
32%
Offer sliding scale
40%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
|
| 30% |
Male |
|
Session Type
| 68% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 32% |
Online Only |
|
Top Treatment Approaches
| 82% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 47% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 39% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 37% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 37% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
| 32% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 93% | Adult |
| 93% | Teen |
| 82% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Children |
| 46% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 47% | Men |
| 39% | LGBTQ+ |
| 32% | Black / African American |
| 30% | Military / Veterans |