Child Therapist
Kate Smaller, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
In 49503 - Nearby to Kentwood.
Therapy can be extremely helpful for young children. Children communicate very differently from adults, but they are so expressive in their own way. We are experts at understanding child communication and gaining an understanding of the emotional lives they don't yet have words for. We utilize play therapy to gain that understanding AND to treat whatever they are struggling with. Parents are obviously critical participants in the child's therapy, for their understanding is a huge part of what facilitate's the child's growth.
Child Therapist
Kerry Hart, LMFT
Couple and Family Therapist
In 49546 - Nearby to Kentwood.
Children require a particular speciality to work with in that they can tell if an adult is talking down to them or not. I find by communicating with a child on their level, about their worries and fears, no matter their age, I will be able to connect with them over what they feel they need to work on. Along with their parent's guidance and input, I have been able to successfully modify problem behaviors within the family home and at school. I also have extensive experience in trauma work, with children going through a family transition, or recovering from abuse.
Child Therapist
Kevin Fleming, Ph.D.
Coach/Change Agent/Consultant
At Home or Private Discreet Intensives
Many times, child therapists overdo the family system in their quest to seek effective solutions for emotional, learning or behavioral concerns with young children. And many times doctors overpathologize issues that shouldn’t be medicated necessarily. This leaves parents wondering what is the best route for their child? Introducing brainwave optimization technology. A fast, effective, natural, and less expensive way to allow your child's brain to make the optimizing changes it desires to make---on its own! Without any external force, opinion, medication, diagnostic, etc. Contact kevin@kevinflemingphd.com or 877-606-6161.
Child Therapist
Michelle Klear, Michelle Klear
Licensed Professional Counselor
In 49506 - Nearby to Kentwood.
I work with children 11 years and older. I think at this age fears and family systems are explored. It will take the family to be open and the child to be willing to explore emotions and feel safe. With play and art I find that kids can feel safe and not feel judged by emotional responses. I work with schools if I have to on behavioral plans. It is a collection of advice and behavioral standards for proper care.
You have found the top therapists in Kentwood, MI who specialize in helping children.
Thank you for visiting our Michigan page of licensed child psychologists and child therapists in Kentwood, Michigan who are trained and experienced in helping children and youth. Working with children requires a different skillset from other types of therapy and here you will find therapists who are skilled, patient and experienced. Please note that while all therapists here work with children, not all may be a registered psychologist. You can easily verify this on each profile. Reach out to a child therapist or child psychologist in Kentwood today, our contact forms are "open" 24/7.
Kentwood is located in Kent County, Michigan. It has a land area of 20.90 square miles and a water area of 0.05 square miles. The population of Kentwood is 51,357 people with 19,860 households and a median annual income of $49,612. .
Therapy Affordability Meter for Kentwood, MI
Some budgeting needed
While counseling can certainly be an expense for individuals and families in Kentwood, with proper budgeting, it is entirely do-able and the risk/reward is worth it. For some families, it may be difficult to sustain a commitment to therapy without proper insurance coverage. If this is you, ask your therapist about low cost options as practitoners in and around Kentwood may have flexibility or sliding scales. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Kentwood public health department.