Child therapists in Parkersburg, West Virginia WV
Find experienced child therapists in Parkersburg 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 or Adolescent Issues
Clear Path Counseling and Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA. LPC
Brad provides compassionate, trauma-informed counseling for children, adolescents, teens, and families facing emotional, behavioral, social, and mental health challenges. Growing up in today’s fast-paced world can be overwhelming for many children and teenagers, especially with increasing academic pressure, social stress, family conflict, bullying, anxiety, and the constant influence of social media. Many young people struggle silently with emotional overwhelm, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, isolation, trauma, or difficulty coping with everyday stressors.
Brad takes a holistic and personalized approach to child and adolescent therapy, helping young clients feel safe, supported, understood, and empowered throughout the counseling process. Therapy is tailored to each child or teen’s unique personality, experiences, emotional needs, and developmental stage. His goal is to help young people improve emotional well-being, strengthen confidence, develop healthier coping skills, and create more positive relationships at home, school, and socially.
Many children and adolescents experience emotional struggles connected to bullying, peer pressure, social media stress, family difficulties, trauma, grief, behavioral challenges, self-esteem issues, or major life transitions. Brad provides a safe, non-judgmental environment where children and teens can openly discuss difficult emotions, experiences, fears, or concerns without feeling criticized or misunderstood. No topic is off limits, and therapy is focused on helping young clients feel emotionally secure while working through the challenges affecting their lives.
As an experienced trauma therapist and EMDR therapist, Brad integrates EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), trauma-focused counseling, emotional regulation strategies, and holistic therapeutic approaches to help children and teens process difficult experiences, reduce emotional distress, and build resilience. Therapy may focus on improving emotional regulation, reducing anxiety, strengthening communication, healing from trauma, improving self-esteem, and developing healthier coping strategies and relationships.
Brad also understands the importance of involving parents and families when appropriate to support healthy communication, emotional connection, consistency, and long-term progress. The counseling process is collaborative and focused on creating lasting positive change that supports both the child and the family system as a whole.
Healing, growth, and emotional resilience are possible. With the right support, children and teens can move beyond emotional struggles, develop greater confidence and self-awareness, and create healthier and more fulfilling lives.
Virtual counseling and online therapy sessions for children, adolescents, and families are available, providing confidential and convenient access to professional trauma-focused counseling from the comfort of home.
28 Years Experience
Online in Parkersburg, WV West Virginia (Online Only)
Child or Adolescent Issues
Dr. Karina Luaces
Psychologist, PsyD.
The teenage and young adult years can be some of the most emotionally complex. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where young people can feel truly heard — whether they're navigating self-esteem struggles, peer relationships, school stress, or intense emotions.
7 Years Experience
Online in Parkersburg, WV West Virginia
Child or Adolescent Issues
Mosaic Behavioral Health
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Most of our therapists have experience working with children and adolescents both in person and virtually.
14 Years Experience
Online in Parkersburg, WV West Virginia
Child or Adolescent Issues
PSYCHe, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD, DBT-LBC™, LPC, PsyD, MSW, Marriage and Family Counselor, LCSW
Teens need just the right fit when it comes to working with a therapist. They need someone who can make them feel comfortable enough to open up while also challenging them at a level that helps them to grow. We have therapists who work with adolescents struggling with a variety of issues such as social anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, addiction, self-harm, suicide, or just difficulty navigating everyday stressors.
12 Years Experience
Online in Parkersburg, WV West Virginia
Child or Adolescent Issues
Chris Karcher
Psychologist, PsyD
I did a two year fellowship learning to treat Children and Adolescents. Through the years I have had many patients who were children and teens. I also have received many hours of consultation to work even more effectively with this population.
34 Years Experience
Online in Parkersburg, WV West Virginia
Child therapists in Parkersburg, West Virginia Statistics
Child therapists in Parkersburg, West Virginia average 20 years of experience and charge around $209 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (87%), Family Systems Therapy (48%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (43%).
Average years in practice
20 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$209
Accept insurance
33%
Offer sliding scale
43%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 1% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 72% |
In Person and Online |
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| 28% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 87% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 48% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 43% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 42% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 37% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 37% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
| 35% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 93% | Teen |
| 90% | Adult |
| 82% | Young Adult |
| 65% | Children |
| 43% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 62% | Women |
| 45% | Men |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 32% | Black / African American |
| 32% | Jewish |