Child therapists in Anderson, SC
Find experienced child therapists in Anderson, South 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.
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Child/Teen
Shekina Adams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents across in-home counseling, inpatient settings, and private practice. I support youth facing emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges, including ADHD, anxiety, anger, and life stressors, using practical, strengths-based strategies to promote growth and stability
5 Years Experience
In-Person Near Anderson, SC
Online in Anderson, SC
Child/Teen
Modern Wellness Family Counseling, LLC
Marriage and Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT/S, RPT/S
Play is an enjoyable, fun activity that elevates our spirits and brightens our outlook on life. Play relieves feelings of stress and boredom and, most importantly, helps us express ourselves.
What is Play Therapy?
Play therapy refers to a large number of treatment methods, all applying the therapeutic benefits of play. Play therapy helps children to address and resolve their own problems, and builds on the natural way that children learn about themselves and their relationships in the world around them.
APT defines play therapy as the “systematic use of a theoretical model to establish an interpersonal process wherein trained play therapists use the therapeutic powers of play to help clients prevent or resolve psychosocial difficulties and achieve optimal growth and development.”
What does Play Therapy help?
Play therapy helps children:
Become more responsible for their behaviors and develop more successful strategies
Develop new and creative solutions to problems
Develop respect and acceptance of self and others
Learn to experience and express emotion
Cultivate empathy and respect for thoughts and feelings of others
Learn new social skills and relational skills with family
Develop self-efficacy and a better assuredness about their abilities
Play therapy aims to help a child’s growth and development. The practice of play therapy requires extensive, specialized education, training and experience. With our knowledge and background in play therapy, we are confident that we can set your child up for success.
If you’re interested in learning more about play therapy and how it can help your child grow, contact us today.
*Please note we are not trained in the following: educational testing and modification, reunification, child custody evaluations, or low functioning neurodevelopment disorders requiring Applied Behavioral Analysis. Please visit our resource page for referral sources.
19 Years Experience
In-Person Near Anderson, SC
Online in Anderson, SC
Child/Teen
Amy Marshall, Owner of Counseling & Life Coaching, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Adolescents face a host of issues that can cause parents to seek help for them. You are taking a brave step in getting help for your adolescent. I have over a decade of experience to assist your adolescent in improving their lives through Person-Centered approaches, Expressive Arts, and Cognitive Behavioral techniques. Family therapy for mom or dad is also integrated to assist with improving communication and parenting strategies if or when needed.
15 Years Experience
Online in Anderson, SC (Online Only)
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 Anderson, SC
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 Anderson, SC (Online Only)
Child therapists in Anderson, SC Statistics
Child therapists in Anderson, SC average 18 years of experience and charge around $199 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (84%), Family Systems Therapy (49%), and Behavioral Therapy (41%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$199
Accept insurance
42%
Offer sliding scale
36%
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
|
| 24% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 65% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 35% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 84% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 49% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 41% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 39% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 39% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 38% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 36% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 94% | Adult |
| 93% | Teen |
| 81% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Children |
| 45% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 64% | Women |
| 43% | Men |
| 38% | LGBTQ+ |
| 30% | Black / African American |
| 29% | Christian |