Child therapists in Madison, Wisconsin WI
Find experienced child therapists in Madison 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
Melissa Drinkman, Pathways To Connection
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, DBH, LCSW
At Pathways To Connection, we work with children and adolescents by providing a safe, supportive space for young individuals to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. We help them develop healthy coping mechanisms, build emotional resilience, and address challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and difficulties with self-esteem. By engaging in therapy, children and adolescents can learn effective communication skills, manage interpersonal conflicts, and navigate the complexities of growing up. We also support parents by offering guidance on how to nurture your child's emotional development and handle difficult situations at home or school.
14 Years Experience
Online in Madison, WI Wisconsin (Online Only)
Child/Teen
Be BOLD Psychology and Consulting
Psychologist, Ph.D
Raising kids in today’s world is hard — and if your child or teen is struggling with anxiety, mood changes, identity exploration, school issues, or social challenges, it can feel overwhelming to know where to turn. We offer affirming therapy for children and adolescents that honors their unique identities, neurotypes, and developmental needs. Our clinicians specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ youth, neurodivergent kids (including Autistic and ADHDers), and those navigating grief, trauma, or major transitions. We also provide comprehensive psychological evaluations to better understand learning needs, attention difficulties, or emotional concerns. Whether you’re seeking support for your child or clarity through an evaluation, we’re here to partner with your family every step of the way.
8 Years Experience
Online in Madison, WI Wisconsin
Child/Teen
Stuart Hellebrand, M.S., C.Ht.
Hypnotherapist
I began a 32 year career with Los Angeles County in 1970. During the entirety of my career I worked in residential and community based treatment programs providing treatment services to youth ages 13-18. My responsibilities ranged from having counseling and supervision responsibility for a caseload of twenty-four 15-18 year old minors, to having administrative responsibility for a 130 bed residential treatment program. In between these vastly different areas of responsibility, I served as a consultant to 24 residential treatment programs providing treatment services to roughly 2,100 adolescents. Despite that I have been retired from LA County for 23 years, I still work with 10-18 year old youth on a selective basis.
59 Years Experience
Online in Madison, WI Wisconsin
Child/Teen
Megan Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Therapist & A Couch is a space rooted in the belief that every part of you belongs. Many adolescents that walk through my door are navigating pressures of school, challenging relationships, or pressures from social media and the world around them. These struggles often point to deeper questions about purpose, identity, meaning, and choices.
No matter the story someone arrives with, the diagnoses they may carry, or the identities they may hold, we begin with the core human experiences that connect us all — our wishes, fears, wounds, conflicts, patterns, walking contradictions...our messiness. Within these places live the quiet truths that shape who we are. Together, we gently sift through what’s been heavy so you can feel lighter, freer, and more whole.
8 Years Experience
Online in Madison, WI Wisconsin
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 Madison, WI Wisconsin (Online Only)
Madison is home to the University of Wisconsin — one of the top research universities in the country — and serves as Wisconsin's state capital, giving it an unusually high concentration of academics, researchers, and government professionals who collectively represent one of the most therapy-positive demographics in the Midwest. The city's progressive political culture and high rate of higher education strongly correlate with high therapy utilization and acceptance across multiple demographics. UW Health and SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital provide institutional mental health resources, with a well-developed private practice community serving Willy Street, Atwood, and the Near East Side. Madison's growing Latino and East African communities — particularly Hmong and Somali residents — are increasing demand for multilingual and culturally grounded therapists.
Child therapists in Madison, Wisconsin Statistics
Child therapists in Madison, Wisconsin average 20 years of experience and charge around $207 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (82%), Family Systems Therapy (41%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (38%).
Average years in practice
20 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$207
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
44%
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
|
| 30% |
Male |
|
| 3% |
Non-Binary |
|
Session Type
| 68% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 32% |
Online Only |
|
Top Treatment Approaches
| 82% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 36% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 35% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
| 33% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 95% | Teen |
| 94% | Adult |
| 80% | Young Adult |
| 64% | Children |
| 50% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 47% | Men |
| 39% | LGBTQ+ |
| 32% | Black / African American |
| 29% | Jewish |