Child therapists in Preston City, Connecticut

Child or Adolescent Issues

Dr. Traci Williams

Psychologist, PsyD, ABPP, CFT-I

I help kids and teens navigate difficulties including anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral problems, and learning disabilities. I work closely with parents, teachers, and other caregivers to ensure that your young ones receive the support they need to thrive.

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11 Years Experience

Online in Preston City, Connecticut

Child or Adolescent Issues

B Well Counseling Center

Psychologist, PhD, LPC, LMFT-A, LPC-A, LCSW-S

Our clinicians at B Well Counseling Center specialize in working with children and teens. Ashleigh Mullican is working on her Registered Play Therapy certification and we have two amazing playrooms within our office suite. We use child-centered play therapy and sandplay techniques. We see children starting at age 3 and up. All of our clinicians work with teens and many specialize in tweens. We offer ongoing groups for this age group as well. Please see our group offerings here: https://www.bwellcounselingcenter.com/groups

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28 Years Experience

Online in Preston City, Connecticut

Child or Adolescent Issues

Julia Simmons

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

My specialty lies in working with adolescents. This beautiful and complex time of life requires a unique understanding and approach in order for change to happen. I use a strengths-based lens to empower the teenagers and young adults I work with to confront their current challenges and to feel confident in their choices. These relationships are built on the foundation of trust, empathy and compassion.

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12 Years Experience

Online in Preston City, Connecticut

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.

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23 Years Experience

Online in Preston City, Connecticut