Child Therapists in Charlotte, NC

Seeking therapy can be a daunting task, but one that takes a lot of courage. I am dedicated to providing a warm, safe, and supportive environment for you. I offer individual counseling services to children and adults between 9-55+. I specialize in working with adolescents who have experienced significant grief and loss. I understand that the pain of loss can be overwhelming. Grief is like a fingerprint – entirely unique to the individual and their journey.

I am a licensed therapist in NC and SC with 14 years experience in various settings. My goal is to provide a safe environment for growth and development. I work predominantly with children ranging in age 1-18 years old. I also have a passion for working with the Neurodivergent population. I find that there are many hidden strengths to be identified and nourished. I enjoy working with client/family as a team. I obtained additional training through Z-Five (ages 0-5) collaborative. Z-Five is geared to raise awareness, advocate for resources, and enhance the quality of services provided to young children and their families.

I am an experienced therapist with years of experience in psychotherapy and counseling to children, teens and adults. My services include assessment using motivational interviewing, clinical testing and outcome measure survey to help you measure your progress. I strive to help you get result within a short time by ensuring that I understand your problems and your needs. I use solution focus and cognitive behavior therapy techniques to explore concrete issues, and to guide you in resolving them. I provide a therapeutic environment that is confidential, and where individual can communicate openly and honestly about their feelings.

I work with children of all ages and their families by being passionate about promoting their academic, social, and emotional success. I strive to provide a greater understanding of a child's learning strengths and weaknesses through comprehensive assessments. Through counseling, I utilize an approach that teaches coping skills to help children in navigating strong emotions.

Life is multifaceted and often certain areas of our lives fall apart... I specialize in helping every day people put the pieces of life together in order to have a fulfilling and peaceful life. One of the goals of therapy is to assist you in becoming aware and discover skills and strength to live a satisfying life. I am committed to helping you reach your full potential. I work with children, teens, families, and individual adults. I am experienced in child behavior treatment, childhood trauma, depression, relational concerns, decision and goal setting, self-esteem and parenting concerns.

Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation” - Audre Lorde. Maybe you’ve been feeling imbalanced or lost. You may have been having difficulty finding inner peace or may have been struggling with finding a coping tool that works for you.

Being vulnerable can be a significant barrier to receiving help for many who feel unsafe, unrecognized and often unheard. Learning to be open in a safe, receptive and supportive environment can be pivotal to your wellness. I work with individuals 8-years and older who are struggling with Anxiety, Depression, life transitions, interpersonal conflict, low self-esteem and unhealthy boundaries. I strive to provide a welcoming, non-judgmental, diverse, and culturally open space for you to share your feelings and experiences authentically. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and aspects of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy in my practice.

Today's world is ever changing and may cause you to feel a variety of emotions daily. I am here to help you learn and develop skills to manage life productively. I am here to help you learn and develop skills to manage life productively. You may be experiencing symptoms from depression, anxiety, or past traumatic life events. Therapy not only addresses the mind, but the body and the spirit.

Life sometimes tends to get in the way of a person's happiness. Sometimes a person may feel overwhelmed that they do not have anyone to talk to. Family members are not a resource that a client may want to utilize in their moment of distress. I want my clients to feel that they have a resource and someone to help them through the different avenues of life. I want my clients too know they are not alone, and they have someone to help them navigate through their struggles. I have worked with families of different backgrounds and have met them where they are in life. I'm here to help you develop and learn new options.

It can be hard to ask for help, but it's even harder to find someone who is both easy to approach AND knowledgeable. This is the only work I have done in my professional life and get it. I will create room for you to grow by collaboratively developing a safe, private, and down-to-earth space with you - with or without your Loved Ones - to break free from old patterns and experience therapeutic Growth. Please feel free to review my website - as well as reviews on Google, Facebook, and Healthgrades - to see testimonials from past clients about their personal experiences.

I provide individual therapy and family therapy that is person centered and meets the client where they are. The process of counseling is a team effort and I strive to assist (you) my clients with identifying strengths, recognizing supports, developing self-awareness, and accepting accountability I use a variety of approaches (eclectic) to meet the needs of my clients.

When life has gotten you down and you feel the weight of life on your shoulders know there is someone to assist you. B's has a wide array of therapist currently accepting new clients to help with struggles to help with depression, anxiety, behavioral, parental/child relationships, marital, self-esteem, past trauma, etc. Our goal is to help enhance coping skills you already have to be the best YOU! We value a collaborative approach and want to provide the support you need to grow in a safe space. We are passionate about educating about symptoms and assisting individuals and families with the skills to promote healthy coping skills.

Life is a journey that can consist of ups and downs, twists and turns, and sometimes even forks in the middle of the road. There is no crystal ball to predict the right path to travel to reach one's destination, but one can learn how to avoid pitfalls and arrive at one's destination safely. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker of 15 years, I have assisted children, adolescents, and adults with mental health and substance use disorders in acquiring new strategies to be successful within the military services, educational field, hospital, penal system, family violence, and HIV/AIDS non-profit.

I am passionate about improving the lives of children and their families by collaborating with parents and children to help them meet their goals. I work with children of all ages to address difficulties including anxiety, ADHD, OCD, depression, anger management, school difficulties, social skills, and behavioral problems. In order to help clients achieve clarity about their strengths and challenges, I specialize in comprehensive evaluations for children from birth through adolescence. Assessments can provide information about learning/academic achievement, developmental delays, kindergarten readiness, giftedness, attention/ADHD, behavior, or social/emotional vulnerabilities.

Tabitha’s background includes working specifically with children and adolescents in a variety of settings including an adolescent alternative school, and an outpatient therapy setting. Tabitha often works with clients who have challenges related to anxiety, trauma, depression, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, relationship conflicts, and self-esteem. Tabitha practices with a person centered, holistic approach, and strives to create a safe and validating environment for clients in session.

Christine Denaro is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2020. She has a BA in Psychology from Queens College and an MSW from Stony Brook University. Christine has a warm and compassionate approach and creates a safe and support space where clients can feel comfortable exploring their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. She works with clients from all walks of life and is experienced in treating a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, relationship problems, and trauma.

Kara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate who has worked with children, adolescents, young adults, and families for over 15 years. Prior to moving to North Carolina, Kara worked as a therapist in both outpatient and inpatient facilities in NY serving children and their families. Since moving to Charlotte, she has taught at UNC Charlotte and Wingate in their social work and Psychology programs. She has experience with trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, child sexual abuse, anger management, and attachment issues. As a therapist, she believes in empowering individuals by providing them with resources and strategies to help

If you are here, you are probably looking for some support and assistance in returning your life or that of a loved one to a sense of “normalcy” or calm. Or perhaps you are looking for a calm that has never been experienced. I understand that struggles with OCD, anxiety, difficult experiences or challenging behaviors can be overwhelming and difficult to sort out. I have extensive experience working with people and families in many different life situations and I can help you, your child and your family find a calmer place.

Has something occurred recently that pushed you over into unfamiliar territory and is causing anger, anxiety, depression? I have helped hundreds of people, adults, adolescents and children reconcile these issues, identify wants and needs, and achieve resolve for a more satisfying life today, and promising tomorrow, for this generation and the next. I am a parent & child advocate, family & individual therapist, and pastoral confidant. My work with families & individuals, young and old, help them achieve understanding, meaning and direction for the current issue of today, and those that will occur in the future.