Child therapists in Portsmouth, RI
Find experienced child therapists in Portsmouth, Rhode Island 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
Dorothy Brown
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I began my career in the schools. I am well versed in learning issues, behavioral management and developmental psychology.
36 Years Experience
In-Person in Portsmouth, RI 02871
Online in Portsmouth, RI
Child/Teen
Infused With Love Therapy
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC, KAP
Life can be challenging and rally stressful for many children and adolescents. Stress of school, stress of passing tests, stress if taking tests, stress of not knowing what you want to do after you graduate, stress and fear of going to school where you feel unsafe, stress and fear of bing bullied, stress and fear of socializing. It also important for children and adolescents to feel heard and to process all the many feelings they have but dont really know what to do bout it. We specialize in working with and using a combination of different techniques to assist children and adolescents in feeling safe, heard and helping them to process and manage feelings.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Portsmouth, RI
Online in Portsmouth, RI
Child/Teen
Gregor Nathanael Schwarz
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I specialize in supporting children and adolescents through the diverse challenges of growing up, providing a safe, collaborative space to navigate developmental, social, and behavioral milestones. Whether addressing life transitions, identity development, school-related stress, or general emotional challenges, my approach is centered on building a strong therapeutic alliance with both the child and their family. By partnering with parents and schools, I help young clients build the resilience, emotional vocabulary, and practical coping skills necessary to thrive at home, in the classroom, and beyond.
3 Years Experience
Online in Portsmouth, RI
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 Portsmouth, RI
Child/Teen
Dr. Tracy Mallett
Psychologist, Psy.D., L.M.F.T., Licensed Psychologist
Childhood and adolescence can be times of tremendous growth — but also stress, confusion, and emotional challenges. I specialize in helping children and teens navigate issues such as anxiety, depression, school difficulties, peer and family conflict, self-esteem concerns, and adjustment to change.
My approach is collaborative, supportive, and developmentally attuned. I work to create a safe, trusting space where young people can express themselves freely and begin to understand their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Sessions often include age-appropriate cognitive-behavioral techniques (CBT), emotional regulation skills, and guided problem-solving — all tailored to the child’s developmental level and individual needs.
Equally important, I work closely with parents and caregivers to strengthen communication and consistency at home. By helping families learn practical tools for support and structure, therapy becomes not just a place for the child to grow, but a foundation for the whole family to thrive.
Whether a child is struggling with school stress, social anxiety, mood swings, or family changes, my goal is to help them build resilience, confidence, and emotional understanding that will serve them for life.
22 Years Experience
Online in Portsmouth, RI (Online Only)
Child therapists in Portsmouth, RI Statistics
Child therapists in Portsmouth, RI average 19 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (82%), Family Systems Therapy (42%), and Behavioral Therapy (41%).
Average years in practice
19 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
35%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
|
| 29% |
Male |
|
| 1% |
Non-Binary |
|
Session Type
| 73% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 27% |
Online Only |
|
Top Treatment Approaches
| 82% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 41% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 39% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 33% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 32% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 29% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
Ages Served
| 94% | Teen |
| 89% | Adult |
| 80% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Children |
| 47% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 47% | Men |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 30% | Black / African American |
| 29% | Jewish |