Child therapists in North Wilkesboro, NC
Find experienced child therapists in North Wilkesboro, 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
Beth Janis
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Childhood and adolescence can be a confusing and overwhelming time for many, and it can be full of transitions, competing stressors, and uncertainty regarding who they are or where they belong. In our sessions, I strive to co-create a safe space where they can talk through the things that are most on their mind. By following their pace and providing support and guidance along the way, we can work to lessen the overwhelming impact of emotions, untangle confusing and painful beliefs, and find ways to navigate the situations in which they feel stuck.
8 Years Experience
Online in North Wilkesboro, NC
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 North Wilkesboro, NC
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 North Wilkesboro, NC (Online Only)
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 North Wilkesboro, NC
Child/Teen
Dr. Karina Luaces
Psychologist, PsyD.
The teenage and young adult years can be some of the most emotionally complex. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where young people can feel truly heard — whether they're navigating self-esteem struggles, peer relationships, school stress, or intense emotions.
7 Years Experience
Online in North Wilkesboro, NC
Child therapists in North Wilkesboro, NC Statistics
Child therapists in North Wilkesboro, NC average 18 years of experience and charge around $197 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (86%), Behavioral Therapy (44%), and Family Systems Therapy (43%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$197
Accept insurance
49%
Offer sliding scale
42%
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
|
| 28% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 66% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 34% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 86% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 43% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 39% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 36% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 36% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 32% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 95% | Teen |
| 92% | Adult |
| 82% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Children |
| 53% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 62% | Women |
| 51% | Men |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 35% | Christian |
| 32% | Black / African American |