Child therapists in Shively, KY
Find experienced child therapists in Shively, Kentucky 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
Dr. C. Shawn Oak, Oak & Associates, LLC
Marriage and Family Therapist, PHD, MSSW, LMFT (KY/IN) LSCW (IN), ACS, CLC, CMC
Our staff assess the problem(s) and co-create a treatment plan that can include therapy, skills training, family therapy, medication, or a combination of these. We collaborate with educators, health care professionals, psychiatrists, and other caregivers to assure a comprehensive plan and success.
19 Years Experience
In-Person Near Shively, KY
Online in Shively, KY
Child/Teen
Kaya Marklund - New Morning Therapy
Hypnotherapist, Holistic Therapist, Hypnotherapist, Emotional Processing
I have a gentle and down to earth approach with children and adolescent.
11 Years Experience
Online in Shively, KY
Child/Teen
Rising Calm Center
Professional Christian Counselor, MS, CMHC, CLC
Raising a loving, united family today means facing pressures no generation has ever seen. The constant pace, screens, and stress leave many parents—and their kids—exhausted and disconnected. What should be years of joy and discovery can become seasons of anxiety, defiance, or quiet withdrawal. You might see your child losing motivation, melting down over small things, struggling in school, or shutting you out completely. It’s hard to know when to step in or what to say—and even harder to watch them hurt.
At Rising Calm Center, we come alongside both parents and kids to restore understanding, structure, and peace in the home. Our Christian counselors create a warm, judgment-free space where young people can express emotions, build healthy coping skills, and grow in confidence—rooted in who God created them to be.
We even offer same-week appointments, in-person and virtual sessions, and a sliding fee scale that works with any insurance or budget—so care is flexible and accessible when you need it most.
We use developmentally attuned, evidence-based approaches—CBT, DBT skills training, play and art therapy, family systems work, and somatic calming tools—woven together with faith-based encouragement and practical family coaching.
Together, we help your child:
• Understand and manage big emotions
• Reduce anxiety, irritability, and impulsivity
• Strengthen focus, responsibility, and resilience
• Heal from trauma, bullying, or self-esteem wounds
• Improve communication and rebuild trust at home
Whether your child is battling school stress, peer pressure, family conflict, or identity challenges, we help them—and you—find peace, purpose, and lasting growth.
You don’t have to parent through the storm alone. Hope and healing can begin here.
Call or email us today for your FREE CONSULTATION.
14 Years Experience
Online in Shively, KY
Child/Teen
Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies
Psychologist, Ed.D., ABPP
One of my specialities is working with young athletes to perform at their best. I offer Mental Skills Training and an array of Sports Psychology techniques to improve confidence, concentration and calmness. My background as a tennis teaching professional and having played varsity tennis in high school, college and beyond give me a unique understanding of the pressures young athletes face whether it is making the local high team or striving to be a professional on tour or playing in the major leagues. As a sports psychology consultant and mental skills coach, I can help young athletes to perform at their best.
51 Years Experience
Online in Shively, KY (Online Only)
Child/Teen
Maria Elena Lara, Ph.D. LLC
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I love working with teenagers, and utilize the latest research-backed information and therapy techniques to assist adolescents with the challenges inherent in those years, including but not limited to behavior rehearsal, cognitive reframing, coping strategies, assertiveness, communications skills, crisis resolution, emotional containment, homework, interpersonal skills, problem solving, stress reduction, and recommended reading
26 Years Experience
Online in Shively, KY
Child therapists in Shively, KY Statistics
Child therapists in Shively, KY average 19 years of experience and charge around $211 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (83%), Family Systems Therapy (45%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (40%).
Average years in practice
19 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$211
Accept insurance
36%
Offer sliding scale
34%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
|
| 28% |
Male |
|
| 2% |
Non-Binary |
|
Session Type
| 69% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 31% |
Online Only |
|
Top Treatment Approaches
| 83% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 40% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 38% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
| 31% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 93% | Adult |
| 93% | Teen |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Children |
| 45% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 45% | Men |
| 36% | LGBTQ+ |
| 28% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 28% | Military / Veterans |