Child therapists in Havelock, NC
Find experienced child therapists in Havelock, North Carolina 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
Dr. Cathy E. Pickett
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LCA, CCTP, NCC
I work with children and adolescents in a supportive, age-appropriate, and compassionate environment where they can feel safe, heard, and understood. My approach recognizes that children and teens may communicate their emotions through behavior, withdrawal, anger, anxiety, academic difficulties, or changes in relationships rather than through words alone. I use evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT-informed strategies, mindfulness, emotional regulation, and solution-focused techniques to help young clients identify and express their feelings, develop healthy coping skills, improve self-esteem and confidence, manage anxiety and stress, strengthen relationships, and navigate life transitions. When appropriate, I collaborate with parents and caregivers to help them better understand their child's needs and develop practical strategies that support emotional and behavioral growth at home. My goal is to help children and adolescents build the tools, confidence, and resilience they need to manage challenges and develop healthier ways of thinking, feeling, and responding.
12 Years Experience
Online in Havelock, NC
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 Havelock, NC (Online Only)
Child/Teen
Nour Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
Being a teenager right now is a lot. Between school pressure, social dynamics, family expectations, identity development, and the constant presence of social media, many teens are navigating more than they’re given credit for. What gets labeled as “attitude” or “withdrawal” is often stress, overwhelm, or trying to make sense of themselves in a world that can feel intense and unforgiving. And for many teens—especially those holding marginalized identities—there are added layers of cultural expectations, discrimination, and pressure to navigate systems that don’t always feel safe or affirming.
At Nour Counseling, we work with teens in a way that feels real, not forced or overly clinical. We take time to build trust, understand what’s actually going on beneath the surface, and create space where they can speak openly without feeling judged or dismissed. We help teens develop practical tools for managing emotions, navigating relationships, setting boundaries, and building a stronger sense of self. We also collaborate thoughtfully with caregivers when appropriate, while still respecting the teen’s voice and autonomy. Our goal is to support teens in feeling more grounded, more understood, and better equipped to move through this stage of life with clarity and support.
9 Years Experience
Online in Havelock, NC (Online Only)
Child/Teen
Christopher McDowell, PsyD
Psychologist, PsyD
I specialize in treating children and adolescents, with a focus on boys given that parents tend to primarily send me their boys. Most of my training during and after graduate school focused on the treatment of children and adolescents. I worked for a child welfare agency in the impoverished areas of Boston for 8 years before starting private practice in 2017.
14 Years Experience
Online in Havelock, NC
Child/Teen
Seaford Counseling Services
Counselor/Therapist, M.Ed, LCMHC
I LOVE working with teenagers! Four out of five of my kids are adolescents, so I like to think I understand this population fairly well. For whatever reason, I find I can easily connect with teens; and once we connect and trust one another, we are able to work through many of the struggles they face. Teens today are often misunderstood and underestimated. The truth of the matter is that we've built this world for them that is 24/7 stressful and anxiety-producing. We've built tiny computers they carry in their pockets that are forcing them to constantly be on-call, on-screen, and on fire! Then we have the audacity to blame them for their anxiety, depression, poor focus, loneliness, and addictions that WE created! Don't tell my kids, but we are the ones who should be grounded...
26 Years Experience
Online in Havelock, NC
Child therapists in Havelock, NC Statistics
Child therapists in Havelock, NC average 17 years of experience and charge around $197 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (85%), Behavioral Therapy (45%), and Family Systems Therapy (44%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$197
Accept insurance
50%
Offer sliding scale
43%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
|
| 29% |
Male |
|
| 3% |
Non-Binary |
|
| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
|
Session Type
| 67% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 33% |
Online Only |
|
Top Treatment Approaches
| 85% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 44% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 39% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 36% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 36% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 30% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 95% | Teen |
| 91% | Adult |
| 81% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Children |
| 53% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 64% | Women |
| 51% | Men |
| 46% | LGBTQ+ |
| 35% | Black / African American |
| 35% | Persons with Disabilities |