Child therapists in Amherst, VA
Find experienced child therapists in Amherst, Virginia 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
Hannah Hayden with Sapphire Counseling
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Children and teens face unique challenges as they navigate emotions, friendships, school pressures, family dynamics, identity development, and life transitions. Our counselors provide a supportive, age-appropriate environment where young people can express themselves, build coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and develop greater confidence while also partnering with parents when appropriate.
4 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, VA
Child/Teen
LEGACY MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTING SERVICES
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Legacy Mental Health Consulting Services provides compassionate, developmentally informed support for child and adolescent concerns, helping young people navigate emotional, behavioral, social, and academic challenges. We understand that children and teens often struggle to express what they’re feeling, so we create a safe, engaging environment where they can explore their experiences and build healthy coping skills. Using approaches such as CBT, DBT, mindfulness, behavioral strategies, and family‑focused interventions, we help youth manage anxiety, mood changes, anger, school stress, peer issues, and identity development. We also partner closely with parents and caregivers to strengthen communication, improve routines, and support the child’s growth at home and school. Our goal is to empower young people with tools that foster resilience, confidence, and emotional well‑being as they move through critical stages of development.
12 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, VA
Child/Teen
Washington Psychological Wellness
Counselor/Therapist
Washington Psychological Wellness is a boutique-style mental health practice located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. At Washington Psychological Wellness, we have specialists for every age and stage across the lifespan. Therapy can help children and adolescents develop a more secure and healthy identity and understanding of themselves, improve communication skills, and resolve conflicts both inside and outside the home. Our clinicians believe in the uniqueness of each individual. They will provide a comfortable and collaborative environment where children and adolescents can take risks and explore different ways of thinking, feeling, and being. We aim to help children and adolescents gain clarity about the underlying causes of their difficulties, provide strategies to help them cope, and empower them to trust their inner voice and live each day authentically. Washington Psychological Wellness is proud to offer HIPAA-compliant telehealth (online) therapy services. We are currently accepting new clients. Call now to schedule your appointment!
12 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, VA
Child/Teen
Across Counseling llc
Counselor/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LPC
Kathianne Smith, and Alexandra Harvey both work with adolescents at Across Counseling. Kathianne also works with children from age 3 and up.
Alexandra Harvey works successfully with many adolescents and young adults. She helps adolescents with varied issues including social challenges with peers, difficulty with self esteem, challenges with parents and siblings and other stressors. She guides them in understanding these interactions and feelings and with developing coping mechanisms that are created specifically for each individual situation.
Her training and experience with this age group gives her excellent connection and success with teens and young adults.
Kathianne Smith, child and family specialist has over 30 years of experience and also works with children from age 3 and up. She says “as a psychotherapist for over 30 years, I believe there is nothing more important than the well-being of our children. I specialize in providing psychological therapy and psycho-educational services to adolescents and children, aged three to eighteen and their families. Parents come to me concerned about such issues as attachment, adoption, concentration and attention problems, learning and developmental disabilities, behavior challenges, abuse and neglect, and emotional issues that include anxiety and depression.
There is a focus on the child’s strengths. Intervention strategies are outlined, and a specialized treatment plan is put into place. The child's parents are always central in the process."
Kathianne Smith is Adoption Competent (TAC trained) & is trained in formal Attachment Assessments & Theraplay. Her specializations also include: Parenting, including around divorce, Step-parenting, Adoption & related issues, Attachment disorder, Autism spectrum disorder, and being a Trauma Informed & Certified Competent Trauma Professional, & EMDR II trained with extensive experience partnering with clients of all ages to resolve the negative effects of trauma.”
25 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, VA
Child/Teen
Alabaster Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Childhood and adolescence are among the most formative years of a girl's life, and when something feels off, it can affect everything from her confidence and friendships to her school performance and sense of self. At Alabaster Counseling, we specialize in supporting girls ages 6 and up through the unique emotional and developmental challenges of growing up, including behavioral concerns, emotional outbursts, social struggles, low self-esteem, school-related stress, and family changes. We create a warm, age-appropriate space where girls feel safe expressing themselves, being heard, and developing the coping skills they need to navigate life with confidence and resilience. Investing in your daughter's mental health today is one of the most powerful gifts you can give her tomorrow.
15 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, VA
Child therapists in Amherst, VA Statistics
Child therapists in Amherst, VA average 17 years of experience and charge around $196 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (87%), Family Systems Therapy (43%), and Behavioral Therapy (41%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$196
Accept insurance
48%
Offer sliding scale
39%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
|
| 27% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
|
| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 75% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 25% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 87% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 41% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 39% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 37% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 37% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
Ages Served
| 92% | Adult |
| 89% | Teen |
| 80% | Young Adult |
| 67% | Children |
| 44% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 53% | Women |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Men |
| 31% | Christian |
| 29% | Black / African American |