Child therapists in State College, PA
Find experienced child therapists in State College, Pennsylvania 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
Congruent Relationships Counseling & Wellness
Counselor/Therapist
Navigating the teenage years can feel like a constant tug-of-war between seeking independence and needing a safe place to land. At Congruent Relationships, we provide a non-judgmental space where teens can drop the performance and explore their authentic identities without fear of being "fixed" or misunderstood. By focusing on emotional safety and open communication, we help young people align their inner feelings with their outward actions, building a foundation for healthy relationships that last a lifetime.
12 Years Experience
Online in State College, PA
Child/Teen
GRIS ALVES
Counselor/Therapist, Compassionate Inquiry, Trauma Informed Mindfulness Teacher
I work with supporting the parents/caregivers that have children or adolescent with issues.
11 Years Experience
Online in State College, PA
Child/Teen
Elisha S Lee
Counselor/Therapist, NCCA CTCC CPC
Our counseling services are designed to address the unique challenges faced by children and adolescents as they navigate through pivotal stages of development. Appreciating the complexities of youth experiences, from the pressures of academic performance to social integration and identity formation, we provide a nurturing environment that fosters growth, self-understanding, and resilience.
Tailored Support for Young Individuals
* Developmentally Appropriate Counseling: Our approaches are specifically chosen to match the developmental stage of the child or adolescent.
* Family Involvement: Recognizing the importance of the family system, we encourage family involvement in the counseling process when it's beneficial. This can help ensure that the home environment supports the child’s therapeutic goals.
* Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): For older children and adolescents, CBT can be effective in addressing thought patterns and behaviors linked to their challenges, helping modify their responses to various situations.
* Skills Building: We focus on developing key life skills, like effective communication, problem-solving, emotion regulation, and social skills, which can empower children and adolescents to overcome personal obstacles and interact more confidently with their peers.
* Self-Esteem Enhancement: We work to strengthen a young person's sense of self-worth, highlighting their strengths, and encouraging positive self-expression.
Goals of Counseling for Child or Adolescent Issues
With a compassionate and holistic approach, our therapy aims to help young people:
* Navigate Emotional Challenges: Equip children and adolescents with tools to process and articulate their emotions to cope with challenges in a healthy manner.
* Improve Behavioral Outcomes: Address behavioral issues by identifying their root causes and fostering positive change.
* Boost Social Skills: Encourage the development of social skills that can improve interactions with peers and family members.
* Strengthen Family Relationships: Work towards creating a supportive family environment where each member understands and respects one another's needs and boundaries.
* Action Plan for Future Challenges: Build resilience and an action plan so that young individuals can handle future challenges with confidence and adaptability.
Whether your child or teen is dealing with anxiety, behavioral challenges, adjusting to family changes, or simply needs someone to talk to, we're here to support their journey and celebrate their unique personalities. Reach out to us, and together, we can lay the groundwork for a happier, healthier future.
9 Years Experience
Online in State College, PA
Child/Teen
Jessica Anderson, PsyD
Psychologist, PsyD
I utilizes my experience working in public and independent schools, as well as college settings to help students successfully achieve their personal academic and social goals. With first hand knowledge of school settings and admissions criteria, along with clinical training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Social Thinking, I will help identify the challenges you are facing and work with you to create a plan to reach your goals.
21 Years Experience
Online in State College, PA (Online Only)
Child/Teen
Dr. Kimberly L. Rehak
Counselor/Therapist, Ed.D., M.A., BCBA-D, CAC, BC-TMH, CCTP, THP, Practitioner/ Specialist.
The Clinical Counseling Pediatrics Model Site location was born right in my own local community and operated for 2+ years at the model site, after almost a decade of explaining the model, training others about the model, implementing the model, creating content regarding the model, and contributing to the existing body of literature, helping to supervise the research, presenting about the research, and reviewing it, all in an effort to help serve to represent "the model" of pediatric behavioral health care as well as to increase awareness, access to information and resources, while simultaneously disseminating information about its efficacy and need. Efforts to educate and train other health care professionals, including primary care physicians, specialists, and Pediatricians, community members, police, judges, attorneys, special interest groups, the public, as well as parents/ families, and managed health care/ health insurance panels were also made in an attempt to include this model as a part of Pediatric Behavioral Health Care. Shedding more light on important areas of healthy development, including mental-behavioral care and prevention of so many issues that could easily be avoided can prevent suffering and ensure healthy and happier environments as well as relationships for all families.
23 Years Experience
Online in State College, PA (Online Only)
Child therapists in State College, PA Statistics
Child therapists in State College, PA average 18 years of experience and charge around $200 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (83%), Family Systems Therapy (47%), and Behavioral Therapy (41%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$200
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
42%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
|
| 32% |
Male |
|
| 2% |
Non-Binary |
|
| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
|
Session Type
| 73% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 27% |
Online Only |
|
Top Treatment Approaches
| 83% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 47% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 41% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 40% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 36% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 31% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
Ages Served
| 95% | Teen |
| 92% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Children |
| 51% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 45% | Men |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 30% | Black / African American |
| 28% | Hispanic / Latino |