Child therapists in Mansfield City, Connecticut CT
Child or Adolescent Issues
Ms Lori Carpenos
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I meet with parents first and I often recommend my parenting group. I help parents work better with their children so it is not necessary for me to meet with young children. Adolescents are better able to articulate their feelings and appreciate the safe space I provide for them to express themselves.
38 Years Experience
Child or Adolescent Issues
Amy Hunter
Counselor/Therapist, Ed.D., LPC, LMHC
Before entering private practice in 2009, I worked for 18 years in congregate care with children, adolescents and their families.
15 Years Experience
Child or Adolescent Issues
Sherry Skyler Kelly, PhD
Psychologist, Psychologist, Neuropsychologist, Executive Coach, Educational Consultant, Speaker, Author
Helping parents and families work together for more positivity at home, as well as in school. Educating parents on positive strategies for addressing stressors and relationship issues. Working with families dealing with Neuro-Diversity, LD, ADD/ADHD, loss, divorce or illness.
24 Years Experience
Child or Adolescent Issues
Dr. Amy Schullery
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I help teens learn the best ways to cope with changes they are facing. I lot of teens I work with have high expectations for themselves and have a lot of pressure on them. We work on strategies to combat anxiety and stress that this time in life brings. I help college age students adjust to the unique challenges they are facing with adjusting to new schools, moving away from home, and balancing academics and other responsibilities. I also work with their parents, so that teen-parent relationships can be improved and parents can find the right strategies for helping.
17 Years Experience
Child or Adolescent Issues
Strides in Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PSY.D.
Usually, when people think about psychotherapy, they imagine sitting on a couch in an office talking to a therapist about their problems. This style of therapy works just fine for many adults and adolescents. However, most younger children express themselves better through play than through words—for them, play is a primary method of communication. Even very bright and highly verbal children may find it difficult to talk about situations when strong feelings are involved. This is why they might shrug their shoulders, refuse to answer or say “I don’t know” when asked what is wrong. They might also “act out” or try to communicate to you through their behavior rather than through words, and sometimes these behaviors can get them into trouble at home or at school or be misunderstood by those around them. In addition, children often find it hard to sit still and talk for 45 minutes in a row, and they enjoy coming to therapy much more when play is a part of the equation.
23 Years Experience