Child therapists in Empire, MI
Find experienced child therapists in Empire, Michigan 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
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 Empire, MI
Child/Teen
Harvard Avenue Counseling Services, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor
We have one counselor that has extensive experience in working with children and adolescents in both the school and court system.
7 Years Experience
Online in Empire, MI
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 Empire, MI
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 Empire, MI
Child/Teen
Deshonda Davis
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LMSW-C, CCIS-II
Children and adolescents experience unique emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges that can affect their well-being at home, in school, and in relationships. I provide a supportive, age-appropriate space where young clients can express themselves, strengthen coping skills, and build emotional awareness. My approach emphasizes understanding each child's individual needs while fostering resilience, confidence, and healthy development.
5 Years Experience
Online in Empire, MI (Online Only)
Child therapists in Empire, MI Statistics
Child therapists in Empire, MI average 18 years of experience and charge around $194 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (84%), Behavioral Therapy (43%), and Family Systems Therapy (43%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$194
Accept insurance
52%
Offer sliding scale
33%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
|
| 30% |
Male |
|
| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
|
| 2% |
Non-Binary |
|
Session Type
| 72% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 28% |
Online Only |
|
Top Treatment Approaches
| 84% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 43% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
| 33% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 30% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 95% | Teen |
| 93% | Adult |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Children |
| 54% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 44% | Men |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 27% | Christian |
| 26% | Black / African American |