Child Therapists in Matthews, NC
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Heather Fangman, MS Ed., LCMHC, is a licensed clinical mental health counselor. She graduated from Miami University with a BA in psychology and completed her masters degree in community counseling at Youngstown State University. Heather has experience providing individual, family and group counseling services to children, adolescents, and adults around issues including abuse and neglect, depression and anxiety, postpartum depression, high conflict divorce and reunification therapy, difficult relationships and parenting concerns.
Heather Fangman, MS Ed., LCMHC, is a licensed clinical mental health counselor. She graduated from Miami University with a BA in psychology and completed her masters degree in community counseling at Youngstown State University. Heather has experience providing individual, family and group counseling services to children, adolescents, and adults around issues including abuse and neglect, depression and anxiety, postpartum depression, high conflict divorce and reunification therapy, difficult relationships and parenting concerns.
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Sarah Post
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Matthews, NC 28105 (Online Only)
Asking for help is hard and can be very scary, the fear of judgement, the fear of weakness, the fear of "going crazy". Yet I believe reaching out for help is one of the bravest things anyone can do. I have a passion for working with individuals with trauma. I also have a passion for working with children. It is never too late to start feeling better about being yourself, whether the work starts in childhood or later in life. I want to help people find peace in themselves whether through change or through acceptance.
Asking for help is hard and can be very scary, the fear of judgement, the fear of weakness, the fear of "going crazy". Yet I believe reaching out for help is one of the bravest things anyone can do. I have a passion for working with individuals with trauma. I also have a passion for working with children. It is never too late to start feeling better about being yourself, whether the work starts in childhood or later in life. I want to help people find peace in themselves whether through change or through acceptance.
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When working with children, I use child centered play therapy to allow the child to experience full acceptance, empathy, and understanding in order to process inner experiences and feelings through play.
I aim to create a space that is safe and accepting for all. I have experience in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. Additionally, I specialize in working with children and adolescents who may be struggling with ADHD, behavioral issues, relational conflicts, stress, and more.
When working with children, I use child centered play therapy to allow the child to experience full acceptance, empathy, and understanding in order to process inner experiences and feelings through play.
I aim to create a space that is safe and accepting for all. I have experience in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. Additionally, I specialize in working with children and adolescents who may be struggling with ADHD, behavioral issues, relational conflicts, stress, and more.
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I work with children ages 5 and up, teens and adults.
In my practice, I work to help my clients feel comfortable and understood. I believe there are no right or wrong thoughts or feelings. I will support you and I will not judge. My experience is diverse as I have worked with children, adolescents, individuals and families in various settings. My methods include evidence based treatments tailored by my keen intuition and my client's individual needs and goals. I find success with my client's utilizing CBT, client-centered and psycho-dynamic therapies along with DBT skills. The benefits of DBT have proven to be tremendous and can be applied to many issues where appropriate.
I work with children ages 5 and up, teens and adults.
In my practice, I work to help my clients feel comfortable and understood. I believe there are no right or wrong thoughts or feelings. I will support you and I will not judge. My experience is diverse as I have worked with children, adolescents, individuals and families in various settings. My methods include evidence based treatments tailored by my keen intuition and my client's individual needs and goals. I find success with my client's utilizing CBT, client-centered and psycho-dynamic therapies along with DBT skills. The benefits of DBT have proven to be tremendous and can be applied to many issues where appropriate.
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I offer psychotherapy online (to PA residents) for children and adults struggling with issues related to anxiety, depression and trauma as well as parenting and behavior issues.
Are you someone who is conscientious, careful, sensitive and want to succeed, but sometimes feel like getting through the day is too hard? Do fear, worry or sadness hold you back from the life you could live? We all encounter rough patches in life when we find ourselves stuck or feeling held back by an obstacle placed in our path. Therapy can empower us with the tools to overcome those obstacles so that we can move forward strengthened and better prepared for the future.
I offer psychotherapy online (to PA residents) for children and adults struggling with issues related to anxiety, depression and trauma as well as parenting and behavior issues.
Are you someone who is conscientious, careful, sensitive and want to succeed, but sometimes feel like getting through the day is too hard? Do fear, worry or sadness hold you back from the life you could live? We all encounter rough patches in life when we find ourselves stuck or feeling held back by an obstacle placed in our path. Therapy can empower us with the tools to overcome those obstacles so that we can move forward strengthened and better prepared for the future.
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I welcome children, adolescents, and adults to therapy.
Einstein defined insanity as doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. If you are looking for things to change and are willing to work with me, things can get better. So many clients enter therapy with apprehension and a lack of hope for things to improve. I focus my practice on creating trust and getting my clients back on track as quickly and as comfortably as possible. Therapy begins with an end in mind and you and I would work together to make sure we are always making progress towards goals.
I welcome children, adolescents, and adults to therapy.
Einstein defined insanity as doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. If you are looking for things to change and are willing to work with me, things can get better. So many clients enter therapy with apprehension and a lack of hope for things to improve. I focus my practice on creating trust and getting my clients back on track as quickly and as comfortably as possible. Therapy begins with an end in mind and you and I would work together to make sure we are always making progress towards goals.
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Hello! I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and their families. I have worked for 18 years in private practice and school-based settings in Texas, New Hampshire, and North Carolina. My goal in therapy is to create a friendly, caring atmosphere, and I believe in empowering families by working with parents to manage difficult child behaviors. I use cognitive-behavioral therapy and other strategies to help children and their families with managing stress, anger, sadness, and worry.
Hello! I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and their families. I have worked for 18 years in private practice and school-based settings in Texas, New Hampshire, and North Carolina. My goal in therapy is to create a friendly, caring atmosphere, and I believe in empowering families by working with parents to manage difficult child behaviors. I use cognitive-behavioral therapy and other strategies to help children and their families with managing stress, anger, sadness, and worry.
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Sandy Hammond Póvoa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Matthews, NC 28105 (Online Only)
I am a clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience assisting adults, children, youth and families in overcoming some of life's challenges including trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, life transitions and relationship issues. My approach to therapy is one of partnership; working together with you to develop goals that are important to you. I particularly like working with children and youth and their caregivers in order to enhance relationships and overall functioning. I am licensed to provide services in North Carolina as well as licensed to provide Telehealth services in South Carolina.
I am a clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience assisting adults, children, youth and families in overcoming some of life's challenges including trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, life transitions and relationship issues. My approach to therapy is one of partnership; working together with you to develop goals that are important to you. I particularly like working with children and youth and their caregivers in order to enhance relationships and overall functioning. I am licensed to provide services in North Carolina as well as licensed to provide Telehealth services in South Carolina.
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Raising a child with developmental, medical, or psychological difficulties can be a struggle for even the best of families. Couples, as well, often need help with navigating the myriad of "man/woman communication styles and parenting difficulties..
Raising a child with developmental, medical, or psychological difficulties can be a struggle for even the best of families. Couples, as well, often need help with navigating the myriad of "man/woman communication styles and parenting difficulties..
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Annmarie Woods
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Matthews, NC 28105 (Online Only)
Are your children struggling with tantrums, defiance or fitting in? Are they having difficulties at school? I work with issues affecting children, adolescents and families. This includes anxiety, depression, angry outbursts, school avoidance and social skills, among many others.
Are your children struggling with tantrums, defiance or fitting in? Are they having difficulties at school? I work with issues affecting children, adolescents and families. This includes anxiety, depression, angry outbursts, school avoidance and social skills, among many others.
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Michelle M. Tolison
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, LPC-S, RPT-S, LMHC, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Matthews, NC 28104
It's as if you are walking on egg shells every single day. Your child is controlling, bossy, stubborn and strong-willed. You've given up on 'my way or the high way' because the tantrums are just no longer worth it. Your son or daughter has ADHD, Aspergers, or is Gifted. You need help. You are looking for answers and solutions- and need immediate support to get back in charge. Some days it is absolutely exhausting- and other days it is so easy! There's the battles, the refusing to wear certain clothes, picky eating, not doing chores, not listening, not doing homework, acting out and the list goes on.
It's as if you are walking on egg shells every single day. Your child is controlling, bossy, stubborn and strong-willed. You've given up on 'my way or the high way' because the tantrums are just no longer worth it. Your son or daughter has ADHD, Aspergers, or is Gifted. You need help. You are looking for answers and solutions- and need immediate support to get back in charge. Some days it is absolutely exhausting- and other days it is so easy! There's the battles, the refusing to wear certain clothes, picky eating, not doing chores, not listening, not doing homework, acting out and the list goes on.
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Children, teens, and young adults can all have something in common: growing pains. If you find that you or your child needs room to grow in a compassionate, safe, and private environment, my door is open for you. I have worked with individuals facing adjustment issues, grief, anxiety/depression, gender and identity discovery, ADHD, trauma, changing family dynamics, and eating disorders. For clients of all ages, I believe creativity and expressing oneself can lead the way to healing, coping, and helping to expand the understanding of one's identity.
Children, teens, and young adults can all have something in common: growing pains. If you find that you or your child needs room to grow in a compassionate, safe, and private environment, my door is open for you. I have worked with individuals facing adjustment issues, grief, anxiety/depression, gender and identity discovery, ADHD, trauma, changing family dynamics, and eating disorders. For clients of all ages, I believe creativity and expressing oneself can lead the way to healing, coping, and helping to expand the understanding of one's identity.
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Stephanie Griggs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Matthews, NC 28105 (Online Only)
I have experience with counseling a diverse variety of children, adolescents, families and adults as they adjust to transitions, address trauma, and work towards wellness. I specialize in working within family systems, believing that our relationships and connections are an integral part of our wellness. Not a fan of the traditional idea of talk therapy?
I have experience with counseling a diverse variety of children, adolescents, families and adults as they adjust to transitions, address trauma, and work towards wellness. I specialize in working within family systems, believing that our relationships and connections are an integral part of our wellness. Not a fan of the traditional idea of talk therapy?
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Tabonuco Counseling and Consulting, PLLC
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, LCMHCS, RPTS, EMDR
Verified Verified
Matthews, NC 28105
Our therapists are trained to work with children as young as three, adolescents, and adults.
Our motto at Tabonuco is "Growing Deep Roots." We understand that life can come at you and your family making life feel unmanageable. You may be facing challenges brought on from the past. You may sometimes be uncertain about your future. You may not know how to help your child manage hard things. All this can cause distress. Our therapists are all trained to assist you in your journey using a multi-modal approach that can be adapted to you depending on your developmental level.
Our therapists are trained to work with children as young as three, adolescents, and adults.
Our motto at Tabonuco is "Growing Deep Roots." We understand that life can come at you and your family making life feel unmanageable. You may be facing challenges brought on from the past. You may sometimes be uncertain about your future. You may not know how to help your child manage hard things. All this can cause distress. Our therapists are all trained to assist you in your journey using a multi-modal approach that can be adapted to you depending on your developmental level.
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Diane Reid Lyon
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Matthews, NC 28105
Is your child or teen struggling in school or at home? Are you struggling to manage your child or teen's behavior or your own reactions to his/her behavior? Do you struggle to communicate with others? Are you overwhelmed and finding it challenging to manage life's demands? Are you seeking to understand yourself better, improve your communication with loved ones or your relationships with them? Have you had childhood trauma or a recent traumatic event that is still impacting you in the present and you wish to heal? If so, I'd love to help.
Is your child or teen struggling in school or at home? Are you struggling to manage your child or teen's behavior or your own reactions to his/her behavior? Do you struggle to communicate with others? Are you overwhelmed and finding it challenging to manage life's demands? Are you seeking to understand yourself better, improve your communication with loved ones or your relationships with them? Have you had childhood trauma or a recent traumatic event that is still impacting you in the present and you wish to heal? If so, I'd love to help.
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Reaching Resolution, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Matthews, NC 28105
We help children and teens with anxiety, anger, grief/loss, trauma, school issues, divorce, physical or verbal aggression, defiance, or other behavior problems.
Reaching Resolution is a group practice with over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families to help find solutions to the problems that you or your loved ones face. We use a positive, strengths-based approach, drawing from evidence-based strategies to fit your own unique situation and needs. We use a solution-focused approach to help you find positive ways to handle situations and reach the resolution that's right for you.
We help children and teens with anxiety, anger, grief/loss, trauma, school issues, divorce, physical or verbal aggression, defiance, or other behavior problems.
Reaching Resolution is a group practice with over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families to help find solutions to the problems that you or your loved ones face. We use a positive, strengths-based approach, drawing from evidence-based strategies to fit your own unique situation and needs. We use a solution-focused approach to help you find positive ways to handle situations and reach the resolution that's right for you.
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Tayona Fraylon
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Matthews, NC 28106
I have over 13 years of counseling experience working in multiple settings with children, adolescents, adults, and families dealing with many concerns such as behavioral disorders, adoption concerns, domestic violence, etc prior to receiving my license.
I am pleased and privileged to have the opportunity to work with you and provide an atmosphere of safety and trust for you. We are going to find a way to relax and discuss information important to you and ways for meeting your goals and therapeutic needs. If you can agree to make a good faith effort at personal growth and to engage in the counseling process we can build from there.
I have over 13 years of counseling experience working in multiple settings with children, adolescents, adults, and families dealing with many concerns such as behavioral disorders, adoption concerns, domestic violence, etc prior to receiving my license.
I am pleased and privileged to have the opportunity to work with you and provide an atmosphere of safety and trust for you. We are going to find a way to relax and discuss information important to you and ways for meeting your goals and therapeutic needs. If you can agree to make a good faith effort at personal growth and to engage in the counseling process we can build from there.
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I am committed to building a relationship with you in order to navigate your story. My counseling style is conversational and direct, balanced with genuine care in order to collaborate and assist you with rewriting your story and achieving your goals. I love working with adults, adolescents, children, families, and couples. Some of my specialties include trauma, anxiety, codependency, attachment, and life transitions. I believe that each of us has a wisdom within to heal; together we will help you connect with your own inner wisdom to experience wellness.
I am committed to building a relationship with you in order to navigate your story. My counseling style is conversational and direct, balanced with genuine care in order to collaborate and assist you with rewriting your story and achieving your goals. I love working with adults, adolescents, children, families, and couples. Some of my specialties include trauma, anxiety, codependency, attachment, and life transitions. I believe that each of us has a wisdom within to heal; together we will help you connect with your own inner wisdom to experience wellness.
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I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who suffer with anxiety, depression, anger management, and adjustment issues, to name a few.
As a professional counselor, YOU are my focus. I view counseling as a series of small stepping-stones, each representing success, when joined together, provide a path for change. Teamwork is the most important foundation in counseling. I am here to help guide you towards meeting goals and resolving challenges that life throws at you. As your therapist I aim to work with you to overcome any obstacles that you are facing in your life and embark with you on your journey. It is my hope that throughout our time together, you will create a path towards understanding and being able to resolve your own obstacles and challenges.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who suffer with anxiety, depression, anger management, and adjustment issues, to name a few.
As a professional counselor, YOU are my focus. I view counseling as a series of small stepping-stones, each representing success, when joined together, provide a path for change. Teamwork is the most important foundation in counseling. I am here to help guide you towards meeting goals and resolving challenges that life throws at you. As your therapist I aim to work with you to overcome any obstacles that you are facing in your life and embark with you on your journey. It is my hope that throughout our time together, you will create a path towards understanding and being able to resolve your own obstacles and challenges.
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Jackie Quartuccio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Matthews, NC 28105
My counseling experience includes working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I have provided counseling assistance for various issues including depression, anxiety, adoption, pregnancy, women's issues, parenting skills, pre-marital counseling, and issues related to domestic violence. I have expertise in Christian counseling and can incorporate faith to whatever degree you are comfortable.
My counseling experience includes working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I have provided counseling assistance for various issues including depression, anxiety, adoption, pregnancy, women's issues, parenting skills, pre-marital counseling, and issues related to domestic violence. I have expertise in Christian counseling and can incorporate faith to whatever degree you are comfortable.
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Child psychologists in Matthews, NC provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Matthews build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Matthews build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.