Child therapists in Madison, MS
Find experienced child therapists in Madison, Mississippi 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
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 Madison, MS
Child/Teen
Allison King
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, RPT
I work with children ages 5–17 who are struggling with problem behaviors or difficult emotions. That might look like meltdowns, withdrawal, acting out at school, or a teen who suddenly won't talk to you or is lashing out. Rather than just supporting your child in individual therapy, I bring you into the work, thus improving the bond between you and your child. This relationship is the most powerful tool for healing, so we use that relationship to create quicker, more lasting change than individual child therapy.
8 Years Experience
Online in Madison, MS
Child/Teen
Haven Psychology Group
Psychologist
Adolescence can bring intense emotions, family conflict, identity questions, academic stress, impulsivity, and mental health symptoms that affect the entire household. Our psychologists work with teens and their families to better understand what is driving difficult patterns while building coping skills, communication, and healthier ways of responding to stress.
3 Years Experience
Online in Madison, MS (Online Only)
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
Online in Madison, MS
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 Madison, MS
Child therapists in Madison, MS Statistics
Child therapists in Madison, MS average 18 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (83%), Family Systems Therapy (43%), and Behavioral Therapy (41%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
33%
Gender ID
| 71% |
Female |
|
| 28% |
Male |
|
| 1% |
Non-Binary |
|
Session Type
| 71% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 29% |
Online Only |
|
Top Treatment Approaches
| 83% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 41% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 38% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 32% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 30% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
Ages Served
| 94% | Teen |
| 90% | Adult |
| 81% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Children |
| 46% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 44% | Men |
| 37% | LGBTQ+ |
| 25% | Black / African American |
| 25% | Christian |