Child therapists in Washington, D.C.
Find experienced child therapists in Washington, D.C. 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
Joseph W. LaFleur
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LICSW, DWTF, SEP, C-PATP
Parenting a child or teenager who's struggling can leave you feeling helpless and overwhelmed. We work with families to understand behavioral challenges, emotional difficulties, and developmental concerns from multiple angles. Our clinicians help young people build coping skills, emotional vocabulary, and self-awareness while supporting parents in creating environments where their kids can thrive. We address issues including school stress, peer relationships, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and family transitions.
26 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
Child/Teen
Chloe Koutsos
Counselor/Therapist, NCC LPC
Individual psychotherapy has been shown to be an effective treatment for adolescents navigating a range of concerns including anxiety, stress, peer relationships, academic and athletic concerns.
8 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
Child/Teen
Dr. Jeannine Pablo
Psychologist, LP, LCMHC, MLADC
Navigating childhood and adolescence brings distinct developmental and emotional milestones. Utilizing evidence-based modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and play-informed strategies, I help young people build essential coping skills for anxiety, depression, ADHD, social and academic stress. Recognizing that lasting change thrives on collaboration, I partner closely with parents and families to create supportive home systems, improve behavioral regulation, and foster healthier familial communication.
23 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
Child/Teen
Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness
Psychologist, PhD, JD
Not all therapists provide evidence-based therapies, and not all therapists who claim to provide CBT are specially trained in this approach. The Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness team consists of doctoral-level clinicians who are highly trained experts in cognitive behavioral therapies.
We are also trained in tailoring your treatment to your individual needs, so you can be sure you are receiving highly individualized care while also benefiting from the techniques that are proven to work.
5 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
Child/Teen
Greta Carlson, Psy.D., ABPP
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
I am board certified in clinical child and adolescent psychology and provide psychotherapy through telehealth to children and adolescents ages 9 and up. I treat a range of concerns for children and teens, including childhood anxiety, specific fears (phobias), OCD, depression, and state of life concerns such as a transition to middle school, relationship challenges, and working through grief and loss of important people in a child's life. I can also work with you directly on problem-solving situations that arise in parenting, how to help your kids regulate big emotions, and explore patterns that may arise in your parenting style.
7 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
Washington's identity as the center of American political life creates a distinct mental health environment where therapists frequently address political burnout, moral injury, and the psychological toll of careers in government, advocacy, nonprofit work, and public policy. The city has a highly educated and driven professional demographic, and therapists specializing in perfectionism, ambition-related anxiety, and navigating high-stakes careers are consistently in demand. DC's large Black professional community and its diverse immigrant population from Africa, Central America, South Asia, and East Asia make culturally affirming and multilingual care especially important. MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and GW Hospital provide institutional mental health anchors alongside the city's dense and sophisticated independent therapy community.
Child therapists in Washington, D.C. Statistics
Child therapists in Washington, D.C. average 19 years of experience and charge around $208 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (83%), Family Systems Therapy (45%), and Behavioral Therapy (39%).
Average years in practice
19 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$208
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
41%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
|
| 29% |
Male |
|
| 4% |
Non-Binary |
|
| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 68% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 32% |
Online Only |
|
Top Treatment Approaches
| 83% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 39% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 35% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 33% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 94% | Adult |
| 92% | Teen |
| 82% | Young Adult |
| 65% | Children |
| 45% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 44% | Men |
| 38% | LGBTQ+ |
| 29% | Black / African American |
| 27% | Christian |