Child therapists in Springfield, MO
Find experienced child therapists in Springfield, 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.
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 Springfield, MO
Child/Teen
Meaghan Hill
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAEd, MA, LPC, NCC|Somatic Experience Practitioner
Supporting adolescents with their various issues in a nonjudgmental and compassionate approach.
8 Years Experience
Online in Springfield, MO (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 Springfield, MO
Child/Teen
Owelleth Mental Health
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, MedFT
I work with children and adolescents to support emotional development, behavioral challenges, identity formation, and healthy coping skills in a safe, age-appropriate, and supportive environment.
10 Years Experience
Online in Springfield, MO
Child/Teen
Reiss Psychology Services, PLLC
Psychologist, PsyD
I specialize in working with children and adolescents, bringing an eclectic, client-centered approach tailored to each young person's unique needs. I believe in fostering a transparent, direct therapeutic relationship — with both my young clients and their families — that builds trust and supports meaningful growth.
10 Years Experience
Online in Springfield, MO
Child therapists in Springfield, MO Statistics
Child therapists in Springfield, MO average 18 years of experience and charge around $200 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (81%), Behavioral Therapy (43%), and Family Systems Therapy (41%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$200
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
31%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
|
| 28% |
Male |
|
| 2% |
Non-Binary |
|
Session Type
| 71% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 29% |
Online Only |
|
Top Treatment Approaches
| 81% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 41% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 40% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 34% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 31% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 29% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 94% | Teen |
| 90% | Adult |
| 80% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Children |
| 49% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 57% | Women |
| 44% | Men |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 29% | Black / African American |
| 27% | Christian |