Child Psychologists and Child Therapists in Monroe, WA.

Working with children is my specialty. (3 to 17 years old) I help them with anxiety, fears and obsessive compulsive behaviors. Troublesome behaviors of homework, lack of motivation, defiant or disrespectful behaviors can be helped by looking at underlying issues. Sometimes there is attentional issues of ADHD, although I do not like the label, I help them learn skills to improve in school. I also screen and work with youth have have addiction. I believe that the parents make the best therapists, so I involved them and coaching in parenting so change is happening at home.

Counseling for teens and children who are struggling with school, peer pressure and other social issues. Help for children and teens coping with the divorce of parents and other unhealthy family situations. Supports teens transitioning through the discomfort and insecurities of puberty. Encourages both children and teens to be their unique and authentic self so they can grow into healthy, confident and happy adults. Located in the Bellevue/Kirkland vicinity.

Julianne started her practice from 2007 in a psychiatric center, and continued to provide counseling in elementary and middle schools. She recently worked in a community mental health center focused on Child and Family therapy before starting her own private practice. When children’s behavior becomes needy or aggressive, have trouble with concentrating, sleeping or appetite, they are having a tough time to find a balanced approach to deal with the situation they are in. Julianne provides creative and professional coping strategies for parents and children. Through therapy, children learn better strategies to adapt to their family, school, and life difficulties.

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We all want the best for our kids. Our heart's desire is that they grow to be both healthy and happy. Sometimes there are difficult or traumatic experiences or hardships your children go through, or behaviors or emotions they exhibit that make you really worry about them. You know they need some extra help, support and guidance to move forward successfully. Our counselors at Mill Creek Family Services are trained and experienced working with young children in ways that facilitate the healing they need. We help your kids through the tough times, as they express their feelings and learn the skills needed to cope, overcome challenges and prosper in their lives.

Dr. Terri Buysse provides play therapy to meet young children at their developmental level and speak their language to help them express their feelings and to help them learn new skills. She also works with the parent(s) to help them understand what is going on for their child and learn positive parenting skills so they can support their child through difficult times and be the very best parents they want to be.

You want the best for your child so why not provide a safe, accepting, empathetic place for your child to learn new skills and experiences including reducing fears and worries, stress management, study skills, social skills, assertiveness, self-esteem and acceptance. With all the stressors in today's world, it is tough to give your child all he or she needs. Merrie Day, PhD and Ken Drummy, MSW are both fully trained child therapists and have over 30 years each of experience helping children and families be happier and more connected.