![Israella Kleiman, MA, LMFT](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/israella-kleiman.jpg)
Child Therapist
Israella Kleiman, MA, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, AAMFT Supervisor, Clinical Director
In 98166 - Nearby to Lakewood.
In therapy with children, one of the most important facets is that the child feels safe and understood. We strive to assist children in working through issues in their own language by providing a comfortable environment and a set of skills and tools that we explore and learn to apply together. We value collaborating with parents, family, and caregivers to promote healing and growth.
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Child Therapist
Kevin Fleming, Ph.D.
Coach/Change Agent/Consultant
In 98188 - Nearby to Lakewood.
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.
![Jenna Purcell, MSc, CCC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/jenna-purcell.jpg)
Child Therapist
Jenna Purcell, MSc, CCC
Social Confidence Life Coach
In 98148 - Nearby to Lakewood.
Is your child bullied or isolated from others? Is your child reluctant to go to school, has trouble making friends, or seems withdrawn and lonely? Many children have trouble with self confidence, anxiety or social skills. Improving self esteem, emotional regulation, and social skills deficits in the younger years reduces difficulties later. We all want the best for our children, and as a parent myself I know how it can hurt to watch your child suffer and not know how to help. Find out how your child can be helped by in-person counselling, online coaching, or online educational programs.
![Shawn Berthel, M.S., LCMHC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/shawn-berthel.jpg)
Child Therapist
Shawn Berthel, M.S., LCMHC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
In 98409 - Nearby to Lakewood.
This practice does not work with clients younger than six years of age, due to the developmental issues often attached to younger children. Play therapy, coloring books, drawing, board games, and other options that are both age appropriate and useful in helping child clients to open up are utilized. Children are free to bring any game or toys they wish to play with in therapy, and can even teach the counselor. This gives the opportunity to examine the child's level of social engagement, as well as other clinical issues that might need to be addressed. Involvement from the care givers of the child are hugely important in developing a care plan.
You have found the top therapists in Lakewood, WA who specialize in helping children.
Thank you for visiting our Washington page of licensed child psychologists and child therapists in Lakewood, Washington 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 Lakewood today, our contact forms are "open" 24/7.
Lakewood is located in Pierce County, Washington. It has a land area of 17.18 square miles and a water area of 1.76 square miles.  The population of Lakewood is 59,829 people with 24,140 households and a median annual income of $44,902. .
Therapy Affordability Meter for Lakewood, WA
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Mental health treatment and therapy in Lakewood is sometimes a struggle to afford for families and individuals without proper insurance coverage. Finances for many in Lakewood are not able to cover long term weekly counseling sessions without a budgetary plan in place. The good news is that therapists are often willing to work with you if accessibility is an issue. Low cost therapy and sliding scales are just some of the options that therapists can offer. Insurance may cover your sessions as well. Talk to your counselor to learn more. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Lakewood public health department.