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Children (ages 1-9)
Therapists In Denver And Nearby Specializing In Children (ages 1-9)
Children and Mental Health (Ages 1-9)
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, mental health is an important part of overall health for everyone, including children. Many adults who have mental disorders could have shown symptoms during childhood and adolescence that may have gone unrecognized or misdiagnosed.
Click to continue readingA licensed therapist or counselor can help children and families understand what is going on to effectively address issues that arise and provide the necessary support. Early treatment can help prevent more serious issues from arising in the future. In fact, when some adults reflect back on their childhood during therapy sessions, they tend to remember symptoms of their then-undiagnosed disorders and how it affected them when they were younger.
Common Reasons and Signs to Take your Child to Counseling
Concerned parents may hear from others that warning signs are “just a stage” or that “the child will grow out of it,” but that is not always the case. There are many reasons parents choose to take their children to therapy. Some of these reasons look similar to those seen in adolescents and adults. Here are some of the more common reasons and signs that lead parents to begin child counseling:
- Constantly bring up things they fear and worries they have
- Change in sleep routine- sleeping too much or too little
- Experiencing nightmares regularly
- Struggling at school or academically declining
- Change in appetite- eating too much or too little
- Acting violently towards things, other individuals or animals
- Obsessively repeating tasks in fear that something bad will happen if they are not completed
- Thoughts or attempts of hurting themselves or suicide
- Being extremely irritable and easy to anger
- Complains of physical pain, although having a healthy medical report
- Withdrawing from social activity or friends they used to enjoy spending time with
Types of Childhood Therapy
There are various types of therapy that a therapist may choose to move forward with, depending on the child. These offer individualized options to help treat and prevent issues that a child may be showing signs of.
- Play therapy
- In play therapy, a therapist interacts with the child by interpreting play behavior and communication. The therapist watches the child to better understand their emotional and mental health. Therapists use different types of child’s play to help the child figure out, express and manage their feelings.
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy
- According to Everyday Health, this is a form of counseling where children are taught how their own thoughts can affect their mood and behavior. Children are shown how to identify these negative thoughts and patterns and replace them with positive ones.
- Psychodynamic psychotherapy
- Psychodynamic psychotherapy may differ based on the child’s age. In this type of therapy, therapists listen to the child talk through their issues, with the theory in mind that once the struggles have been spoken out loud, the child’s behavior will improve.
- Behavior therapy
- This type of therapy is similar to cognitive-behavioral therapy, but differs in that it focuses on modifying behaviors. This type of therapy helps children and their parents identify behaviors that need to be discouraged and encouraged to help create a change. According to Everyday Health, parents may be utilized to help alter the environmental factors that may contribute to these behaviors.
Arranging Child Counseling
A thorough evaluation with a licensed professional can help parents determine whether treatment is necessary and which treatment type may be most effective. An evaluation and therapy treatments can be good avenues to learning more about a child’s strengths and weaknesses.
Young children can be successfully treated today through various methods, including therapy and counseling. The therapists displayed below specialize in treating young children, are credentialed with various insurance companies, and have varied availability to meet most client needs.
Andrea Lockhart Ph.D.
I am an actively engaged therapist and work collaboratively with you to find a pathway through your distress to get you to the place...
Sue Crawford LPC
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and trauma specialist. I have worked with adults, children, teens and families in community, school...
Rachel Mahoney LCSW
- Offers sessions in-person and online
Rachel Mahoney is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 22 years of experience in working with children, adolescents and adults...
Aubrey Adain LCSW
- Offers sessions in-person and online
First, I want to commend you for seeking change and opportunity for your own life or as a support for your child. Accepting the possibility...
Brianna Roggow LCSW
I believe every child, teen and family is unique. With this comes unique challenges that you and your child may be experiencing. From...
Karen Mikolic Ph.D.
Karen Mikolic, Ph.D. is a psychologist who is Board Certified in Neuropsychology and licensed in Colorado, Florida, and California. Dr....
Lindy Steece LPC
I am a believer in Dreams. I believe Life is short and quality counts. I am curious about your life: how you handle situations,...
Jill Alexander LPC
- Offers sessions in-person and online
J.Alexander Counseling was founded on the ideals of compassion, safety, empathy, empowerment, trust, and communication. Together, we...
Molly Jaques LPC / MA
Molly is not accepting new male clients over 18 years old and only sees child clients 8 years and older.
Molly Jaques is a LPC or Licensed Professional Counselor. She has a BA in Psychology and a Master’s of Counseling from Regis University,...
Kellee Clark LMFT
- Offers sessions in-person and online
Do you find the same stressors keep showing up in your life? Are you feeling stuck in relationships? Do you often feel bad about yourself?...
Joe Barfoot LCSW
- Offers sessions only in-person
Joe is not accepting new clients at this time.
Joe Barfoot is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW with over 30 years of experience in therapy with children, adolescents and families....
Lisa Elsey LPC
- Offers sessions in-person and online
Come step up your mental health with me. 25 years of experience working with children and families in many different capacities including:...
Jessica Kuchinski LPC
As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Art Therapist working in the field since 2003, I’ve worked with children, teens,...
Emily Ringle LMFT / LPC
- Offers sessions in-person and online
Hello! My name is Emily Ringle and I am thrilled to be working with Westside Behavioral Care. I hope to work with you on your journey...
April Betty MA
April is a graduate of Naropa University where she earned her Master of Arts in Somatic Counseling Psychology, with a specialty in Dance/Movement...
Cameron James LCSW
Cameron James is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked with children and adolescents in nearly every level of care across...
Rachel Rossi LPC
- Offers sessions in-person and online
Rachel is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been practicing therapy with children, teens, adults, couples, and families since...
Michael Gyorffy LCSW
Hello! I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) since 2007 and have been working in the mental health field for over 20 years....
Theresa Palermo LCSW
Theresa Palermo earned her Bachelors Degree from the University of Maryland in College Park in 1988. Afterwards, she spent several years...
David Karl LPC
David Karl is a bilingual therapist in Denver able to see English and Spanish speaking patients. English Respecting your culture, empowering...
Ann Norris LCSW / MSW
In my Boulder therapy practice, I am dedicated to providing a supportive, safe environment for clients to work on their own areas of...
Lisa Dorner-Zupancic LPC
- Offers sessions in-person and online
As a therapist practicing in Colorado Springs, Lisa Dorner-Zupancic is a highly experienced professional therapist serving adults, children,...
Jaurene Blacklock CAC III / LPC
Available on 5/23/2024 at 12:00 PM. Book appointment.
Aurora therapist, Jaurene Blacklock, LPC, CACIII, is a veteran therapist who sees adults, children, families, couples, and adolescents....
Traci Rock LCSW
- Offers sessions in-person and online
Exceptional Lakewood therapy is provided by Traci Rock, LCSW. She is a veteran therapist with special interest in children and families....
Tracey Andrews LCSW
- Offers sessions in-person and online
Child and Adolescent Therapist, Tracey Andrews, LCSW, also specializes in seeing adults suffering from problems such as depression, LGBT...
Bonnie Mucklow CAC III / LMFT / LPC
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Greenwood Village therapist, Bonnie Mucklow, is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed professional counselor (LPC)...