Child therapists in Ellsworth, ME
Find experienced child therapists in Ellsworth, Maine 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
Finding Balance Therapy & Wellness PLLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LICSW
Children and teens can struggle with big emotions, anxiety, self-esteem, friendships, school stress, family changes, and life transitions. We provide a supportive, age-appropriate space where kids and teens can build coping skills, better understand their emotions, strengthen confidence, and feel heard. We also work collaboratively with parents to support growth beyond the therapy room.
11 Years Experience
Online in Ellsworth, ME (Online Only)
Child/Teen
Eve Palmatier
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I have spent the last 7 years working with children and families. It's a really rewarding age group to support. This is a time when children are building their sense of self, figuring out how they want to engage with their world, and building an understanding of how society works. When I'm able to connect with someone so early on in their life, and provide them with the skills to understand and address whatever mental health struggle they're dealing with--it can change the trajectory of their lives. Therapy for this age group is so incredibly powerful, especially when parents and families are pulled in to reinforce the work being done in sessions. It is a rare chance to get ahead of difficulties before they become deep seated and difficult to uproot. I often feel that I'm trying to help my young clients figure out who they want to be, and support them in growing into the healthiest and strongest version of themselves.
7 Years Experience
Online in Ellsworth, ME (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 Ellsworth, ME
Child/Teen
Dr. Michael J. Gennari
Psychologist, Ph.D.
My sensitive and engaging, direct and practical, style is reported by my clients as one of their attractions to working with me. I work with Children, Adolescents and Adults, addressing ADHD, depression and anxiety, divorce, loss and medical trauma. . I would be honored with your trust in me.
39 Years Experience
Online in Ellsworth, ME
Child/Teen
Dr. Amy Hecht
Psychologist, PhD
I have a particular interest in working with children and adolescents as they navigate the often complex and evolving process of identity development. Adolescence is a time of profound change—emotionally, socially, and psychologically—and many young people struggle to make sense of who they are and where they belong.
I bring a specialized focus to working with adoptees and donor-conceived children and teens, who may face unique questions around identity, origin, and connection. These experiences can shape how young people understand themselves and their relationships in ways that are not always visible from the outside.
My approach is thoughtful, developmentally informed, and grounded in creating a space where young people feel safe to explore these questions openly. I also work closely with parents to help them better understand and support their child’s experience, strengthening communication and connection within the family as a whole.
26 Years Experience
Online in Ellsworth, ME
Child therapists in Ellsworth, ME Statistics
Child therapists in Ellsworth, ME average 19 years of experience and charge around $204 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (84%), Family Systems Therapy (44%), and Behavioral Therapy (43%).
Average years in practice
19 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$204
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
34%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 1% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 69% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 31% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 84% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 43% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 38% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 37% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 29% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
Ages Served
| 94% | Teen |
| 91% | Adult |
| 82% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Children |
| 49% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 49% | Men |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 26% | Black / African American |
| 26% | Christian |