Child therapists in Columbia, MO
Find experienced child therapists in Columbia, Missouri 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.
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Child/Teen
Better Together Mental Health
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LMSW
Children and adolescents need an environment and therapist that can support them. We know kids and teens need something to do to be able to feel comfortable. We have crafts, games, and more to help our clients feel more comfortable.
26 Years Experience
In-Person in Columbia, MO 65201
Online in Columbia, MO
Child/Teen
Alan Brandis, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
With over 30 years' experience in helping families understand and address emotional and behavioral problems with their children and teens, I have had many successes in helping resolve negative behaviors, difficult relationships, and even substance abuse issues. I also provide assessment of emotional and learning issues, liaison with schools to provide accommodations, communicate with physicians to begin, adjust or modify medication regimens, and provide suggestions regarding other services that might make a big difference in the child's emotional and/or academic well-being.
36 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, MO
Child/Teen
Dawning of a New Day Counseling & Coaching
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LSCSW, LCSW, CCP, CCTP, SAP
Childhood & the Teenage years are filled with wonder and challenges. Let me help your child/teen begin to explore what they struggling with and begin to have strategies they can utilize to feel in control and at peace.
27 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, MO
Child/Teen
Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness
Psychologist, PhD, JD
Not all therapists provide evidence-based therapies, and not all therapists who claim to provide CBT are specially trained in this approach. The Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness team consists of doctoral-level clinicians who are highly trained experts in cognitive behavioral therapies.
We are also trained in tailoring your treatment to your individual needs, so you can be sure you are receiving highly individualized care while also benefiting from the techniques that are proven to work.
5 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, MO (Online Only)
Child/Teen
Carolyn Murphy, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Counseling Psychology
I have many years of experience working with children and adolescents. Most children need to be seen in-person, but many teens are comfortable doing therapy virtually and this can be an effective treatment mode for them. With children and younger teens, parent consultations are usually part of the treatment so that we all work together as a "team" to help your child with whatever issues they are struggling. Older teens often do better when the therapy is more confidential, so that they can feel comfortable being open with me. I highly encourage you to choose a therapist that feels like a "good fit" for you and your child. I always start with an initial consultation appointment where I can learn more about your child, your family, and reasons for seeking therapy. I then meet with your child once or twice to get a sense of the issues with which they are struggling and determine if it appears therapy can be useful. At that point I give parents some feedback and we plan together from there. My approach to therapy is interactive and supportive, with an overall goal of increasing self-awareness and coping skills to help promote the kind of changes that kids and parents would like to see.
36 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, MO
Columbia is home to the University of Missouri, the flagship state university, as well as several other colleges, giving it a pronounced college-town character and a mental health landscape significantly shaped by the needs of a large and diverse student population navigating academic pressure, identity, and the transition to adulthood. The MU School of Health Professions and Missouri Psychiatric Center contribute to the city's mental health professional resources, and a well-developed private therapy sector serves both the university community and permanent residents. The city has a generally progressive and intellectually engaged culture with a positive attitude toward therapy, and LGBTQ+ affirmative care is more accessible here than in many other parts of Missouri. Common therapy concerns include student mental health, academic and identity stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and the particular experiences of a university community navigating complex social terrain in a politically divided state.
Child therapists in Columbia, MO Statistics
Child therapists in Columbia, MO average 19 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (82%), Family Systems Therapy (46%), and Behavioral Therapy (39%).
Average years in practice
19 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
34%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
|
| 27% |
Male |
|
| 3% |
Non-Binary |
|
Session Type
| 67% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 33% |
Online Only |
|
Top Treatment Approaches
| 82% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 46% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 39% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 36% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 33% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 33% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 93% | Adult |
| 93% | Teen |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Children |
| 49% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 44% | Men |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 28% | Black / African American |
| 28% | Military / Veterans |