Child Therapists in Lexington, MA

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Behavior Therapy Associates of Lexington
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Lexington, MA 02420
Author of Anyone Can Have a Happy Child and From Difficult to Delightful in Just 30 Days.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with experience treating both children and adults. I have combined my initial training in psychoanalytic theory and later training in behavior therapy to achieve a highly effective short-term approach to therapy.
Author of Anyone Can Have a Happy Child and From Difficult to Delightful in Just 30 Days.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with experience treating both children and adults. I have combined my initial training in psychoanalytic theory and later training in behavior therapy to achieve a highly effective short-term approach to therapy.
(781) 995-2684 View (781) 995-2684
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Destini Kohnen
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Lexington, MA 02420
The ideal client is motivated to continue to work with their inner child to become grounded in the present moment. They may have anxiety, mood disorders, or personality disorders, or they may not be sure what is underlying their experience, which I can help identify as well. The ideal clients are open to trying new methods of healing, including arts and spirituality. They are willing to trust me with their feelings and express them, whether that is verbally, through the expressive arts, or both.
The ideal client is motivated to continue to work with their inner child to become grounded in the present moment. They may have anxiety, mood disorders, or personality disorders, or they may not be sure what is underlying their experience, which I can help identify as well. The ideal clients are open to trying new methods of healing, including arts and spirituality. They are willing to trust me with their feelings and express them, whether that is verbally, through the expressive arts, or both.
(339) 229-6879 View (339) 229-6879
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Lysa L. Pirone
Counselor, LMHC, MA
Verified Verified
Lexington, MA 02421  (Online Only)
I specialize in working with children and adolescents with anxiety, identity development, school related challenges and parents in need of coaching and support. My therapy approach is a collaboration of helping my clients develop self-compassion, coping skills and a better understanding of themselves. My 25 years of experience as a clinician has been both in private practice and as a counselor in the Lexington Public Schools for 23 years. I have expertise in navigating the public school system in the areas of Special Education and 504.
I specialize in working with children and adolescents with anxiety, identity development, school related challenges and parents in need of coaching and support. My therapy approach is a collaboration of helping my clients develop self-compassion, coping skills and a better understanding of themselves. My 25 years of experience as a clinician has been both in private practice and as a counselor in the Lexington Public Schools for 23 years. I have expertise in navigating the public school system in the areas of Special Education and 504.
(857) 234-0818 View (857) 234-0818
Amanda Mikedis
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Lexington, MA 02420
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults with anxiety and depression as well as learning, school, relationship, and chronic health issues. Through my experience in school, college, and neuropsychology settings, I am able to support youth and families seeking psychotherapy for challenges they face across various domains of their lives. I strive to maintain a warm therapeutic environment and work collaboratively with clients to tailor treatments to meet each client's specific needs.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults with anxiety and depression as well as learning, school, relationship, and chronic health issues. Through my experience in school, college, and neuropsychology settings, I am able to support youth and families seeking psychotherapy for challenges they face across various domains of their lives. I strive to maintain a warm therapeutic environment and work collaboratively with clients to tailor treatments to meet each client's specific needs.
(339) 900-2771 View (339) 900-2771
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Holly S Boker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, MA 02420
I have been working as a child and adolescent psychotherapist for over 30 years, addressing a myriad of issues that keep children from reaching their full potential. Through play therapy, discussion, improving family communication, and teaching coping strategies, I am able to form trusting relationships with my clients that allow them to overcome challenges. I have helped many children and adolescents improve their self esteem, make better choices, cope with depression and anxiety, stop self-harm, navigate school problems, and improve social interactions. I also work with parents to help them achieve greater harmony with children.
I have been working as a child and adolescent psychotherapist for over 30 years, addressing a myriad of issues that keep children from reaching their full potential. Through play therapy, discussion, improving family communication, and teaching coping strategies, I am able to form trusting relationships with my clients that allow them to overcome challenges. I have helped many children and adolescents improve their self esteem, make better choices, cope with depression and anxiety, stop self-harm, navigate school problems, and improve social interactions. I also work with parents to help them achieve greater harmony with children.
(339) 215-8258 View (339) 215-8258
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Psychological Solutions for Children & Adolescents
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, MA 02420
A positive and nurturing client-therapist relationship is one of the most important factors to therapeutic success. My professional goal is to develop the highest quality relationship with each client while integrating a variety of evidence-based techniques that are catered to each client's specific needs. I focus on fostering each client's individual strengths in order to achieve the desired change in his or her life. My doctoral training in both clinical psychology and child psychology gives me a comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges that individuals and families may face throughout different periods across the lifespan.
A positive and nurturing client-therapist relationship is one of the most important factors to therapeutic success. My professional goal is to develop the highest quality relationship with each client while integrating a variety of evidence-based techniques that are catered to each client's specific needs. I focus on fostering each client's individual strengths in order to achieve the desired change in his or her life. My doctoral training in both clinical psychology and child psychology gives me a comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges that individuals and families may face throughout different periods across the lifespan.
(781) 277-7409 View (781) 277-7409
Sandra Shaheen
Psychologist, PhD, ABPdN
Verified Verified
Lexington, MA 02420  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I welcome the opportunity to demystify concerns with learning, behavior, or adaptation in children of all ages and in young adults who may have longstanding difficulties. I use a battery of standardized tests in addition to interview and observation to help understand what underlies struggles, and what to do about it. A child may have anxiety and learning difficulties: what should you focus on first? A teen or young adult may have had a concussion, and problems with mood or attention which predate injury. How do we go about planning interventions which will work?
I welcome the opportunity to demystify concerns with learning, behavior, or adaptation in children of all ages and in young adults who may have longstanding difficulties. I use a battery of standardized tests in addition to interview and observation to help understand what underlies struggles, and what to do about it. A child may have anxiety and learning difficulties: what should you focus on first? A teen or young adult may have had a concussion, and problems with mood or attention which predate injury. How do we go about planning interventions which will work?
(617) 229-5447 View (617) 229-5447
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Colleen Goode
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Lexington, MA 02420  (Online Only)
Colleen is an experienced Licensed Mental Health Counselor with decades of experience counseling. She has worked in schools with children, adolescents and their caregivers to address symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, and relational concerns. Colleen uses clinical and evidenced based techniques to help her clients feel empowered to improve the quality of their lives by setting goals, overcoming obstacles, and laying the groundwork for positive change.
Colleen is an experienced Licensed Mental Health Counselor with decades of experience counseling. She has worked in schools with children, adolescents and their caregivers to address symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, and relational concerns. Colleen uses clinical and evidenced based techniques to help her clients feel empowered to improve the quality of their lives by setting goals, overcoming obstacles, and laying the groundwork for positive change.
(781) 230-6711 View (781) 230-6711
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Kathleen R Burke
Psychologist, PhD, RN, CS
Verified Verified
Lexington, MA 02420
My expertise in child, adolescent, and adult psychology and advanced practice nursing offers a unique depth of treatment.
My clinical work is integrative with the goal of helping an individual, couple, or family become more whole. My clients are diverse; I thoroughly enjoy working with the full age range, from high-energy little ones to quietly reflective older folks. Together we create a space where we can collaborate with curiosity and creative mindfulness, a space where the work of psychotherapy enables clients to tap their strengths and develop psychologically. My ideal clients are receptive to change and courageous.
My expertise in child, adolescent, and adult psychology and advanced practice nursing offers a unique depth of treatment.
My clinical work is integrative with the goal of helping an individual, couple, or family become more whole. My clients are diverse; I thoroughly enjoy working with the full age range, from high-energy little ones to quietly reflective older folks. Together we create a space where we can collaborate with curiosity and creative mindfulness, a space where the work of psychotherapy enables clients to tap their strengths and develop psychologically. My ideal clients are receptive to change and courageous.
(781) 428-9051 View (781) 428-9051
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Thriving Together Counseling & Wellness
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Lexington, MA 02421
Our seasoned clinicians have a wide range of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and couples. We provide parent guidance and family therapy as well. We focus on a collaborative approach in therapy to address the unique needs of each person who walks through the office door or logs on to our online telehealth session. We strive to create an environment where a person can feel comfortable to explore life's struggles.
Our seasoned clinicians have a wide range of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and couples. We provide parent guidance and family therapy as well. We focus on a collaborative approach in therapy to address the unique needs of each person who walks through the office door or logs on to our online telehealth session. We strive to create an environment where a person can feel comfortable to explore life's struggles.
(978) 831-7701 View (978) 831-7701
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Meredith Cohen
Psychologist, MA, PhD
Verified Verified
Lexington, MA 02421
Therefore, I am very familiar with processes parents must follow to secure both community and school-based support for their children.
With an emphasis on strengths, I collaborate with my clients to identify and address their needs. My practice is divided between therapy and neuropsychological evaluations. I take an integrative approach to psychotherapy, as I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy, relational theory, and other evidence-based approaches, including mindfulness. My neuropsychological evaluations are comprehensive, and emphasize the context of clients' unique histories. Please see my website for more information - drmeredithcohen.com.
Therefore, I am very familiar with processes parents must follow to secure both community and school-based support for their children.
With an emphasis on strengths, I collaborate with my clients to identify and address their needs. My practice is divided between therapy and neuropsychological evaluations. I take an integrative approach to psychotherapy, as I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy, relational theory, and other evidence-based approaches, including mindfulness. My neuropsychological evaluations are comprehensive, and emphasize the context of clients' unique histories. Please see my website for more information - drmeredithcohen.com.
(781) 519-4731 View (781) 519-4731
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David Hoffman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Lexington, MA 02421
I provide highly personalized services to children, adolescents and adults with complex mental health needs in a fee-for-service model. Clients who resonate with my approach are looking for someone to be thorough, flexible and results-oriented. For minors, parents looking to be involved in their child's care tend to benefit most from what I provide. I bring clarity and action to complex diagnostic questions, family dynamics and significant behavioral concerns.
I provide highly personalized services to children, adolescents and adults with complex mental health needs in a fee-for-service model. Clients who resonate with my approach are looking for someone to be thorough, flexible and results-oriented. For minors, parents looking to be involved in their child's care tend to benefit most from what I provide. I bring clarity and action to complex diagnostic questions, family dynamics and significant behavioral concerns.
(781) 437-7370 View (781) 437-7370
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Center Psychotherapy
Counselor
Verified Verified
Lexington, MA 02420
Our clinicians offer varying modalities including EMDR, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, Art Therapy, Play Therapy for children, and TF-CBT.
Center Psychotherapy is a group mental health practice that is committed to providing quality and expert mental health treatment using a humanist, client-centered approach to therapy. Our clinicians recognize that successful treatment varies with individual needs, strengths, and personal client preferences. We strive to work with you to develop treatment plans and therapeutic interventions that recognize strengths, not just symptom expression.
Our clinicians offer varying modalities including EMDR, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, Art Therapy, Play Therapy for children, and TF-CBT.
Center Psychotherapy is a group mental health practice that is committed to providing quality and expert mental health treatment using a humanist, client-centered approach to therapy. Our clinicians recognize that successful treatment varies with individual needs, strengths, and personal client preferences. We strive to work with you to develop treatment plans and therapeutic interventions that recognize strengths, not just symptom expression.
(781) 236-3317 View (781) 236-3317
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Dr. Tahereh (Narges) Nadim
Counselor, PsyaD, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Lexington, MA 02420
Nadim specialize in treating children and adolescents struggling with mood swing, eating disorders, aggression & other significant life changes.
I specialize as a clinical psychoanalyst and believe that the freedom to say everything that comes to mind is transformative. Dr. Nadim keep client dignity at the forefront, treat them with respect, earn their trust by protecting privacy, and also sensitive to the role of diversity; clients' cultural background and environment :race, religion, ethnicity and language.
Nadim specialize in treating children and adolescents struggling with mood swing, eating disorders, aggression & other significant life changes.
I specialize as a clinical psychoanalyst and believe that the freedom to say everything that comes to mind is transformative. Dr. Nadim keep client dignity at the forefront, treat them with respect, earn their trust by protecting privacy, and also sensitive to the role of diversity; clients' cultural background and environment :race, religion, ethnicity and language.
(281) 393-4515 View (281) 393-4515
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Lara Buchanan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, MA 02420
Waitlist for new clients
I am a clinical social worker in practice for almost 20 years, working with children and young adolescents ages 5 to 15 and their parents. My practice focuses on supporting children to develop the tools, strategies, and self-awareness to navigate life's inevitable stresses and challenges. With compassion and humor, I help my clients learn to lead fulfilling lives, have meaningful relationships, and be more productive in school.
I am a clinical social worker in practice for almost 20 years, working with children and young adolescents ages 5 to 15 and their parents. My practice focuses on supporting children to develop the tools, strategies, and self-awareness to navigate life's inevitable stresses and challenges. With compassion and humor, I help my clients learn to lead fulfilling lives, have meaningful relationships, and be more productive in school.
(978) 231-9723 View (978) 231-9723
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Amelia Hasbun
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lexington, MA 02420
I enjoy working with couples, the LGBTQIA+ community, women, people of color, children, families, those of various cultural backgrounds, those with anxiety and depression, and those navigating life stressors or geographic moves. I like working with clients who are ready to work authentically on stated goals.
I enjoy working with couples, the LGBTQIA+ community, women, people of color, children, families, those of various cultural backgrounds, those with anxiety and depression, and those navigating life stressors or geographic moves. I like working with clients who are ready to work authentically on stated goals.
(339) 500-5823 View (339) 500-5823
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Rachel Weiskopf
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, MA 02421  (Online Only)
I specialize in helping children and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, and acting out behaviors.
My therapeutic approach is warm, open and collaborative. I generally practice using a psychodynamic approach, but I also integrate cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness techniques. I am flexible and tailor my method to suit the needs of each client. My work is informed by my clinical experience and the latest in evidence based research.
I specialize in helping children and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, and acting out behaviors.
My therapeutic approach is warm, open and collaborative. I generally practice using a psychodynamic approach, but I also integrate cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness techniques. I am flexible and tailor my method to suit the needs of each client. My work is informed by my clinical experience and the latest in evidence based research.
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Elisha Bernstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, MA 02420
Accepting new patients. I am licensed clinical social worker and has been working in the field for over 15 years. Primary work has been with counseling and social work in a variety of settings including psychiatric hospitals, crisis intervention programs, partial hospital program. I have great deal of experience working with children, adolescents and adults with a range of psychiatric disorders, addictions and life circumstances. I am attentive, respectful and empathetic; I try to create a safe, non-judgemental supportive therapeutic environment for my patients.
Accepting new patients. I am licensed clinical social worker and has been working in the field for over 15 years. Primary work has been with counseling and social work in a variety of settings including psychiatric hospitals, crisis intervention programs, partial hospital program. I have great deal of experience working with children, adolescents and adults with a range of psychiatric disorders, addictions and life circumstances. I am attentive, respectful and empathetic; I try to create a safe, non-judgemental supportive therapeutic environment for my patients.
(339) 217-9446 View (339) 217-9446
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Andrew J Keith
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Lexington, MA 02421
Dr. Andrew Keith is a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in Lexington, Arlington & the Metro West. He enjoys working with a broad range of clients, including children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Keith's areas of interest include depression, anxiety, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, LGBTQ clients, addiction, emerging adulthood, identify confusion, and conflicts related to major life transitions (graduating high school or college, losses, career choice, romantic relationships, parenthood, young adulthood). Dr. Keith provides diagnostic assessments and parent consultations, as well as brief and ongoing psychotherapy.
Dr. Andrew Keith is a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in Lexington, Arlington & the Metro West. He enjoys working with a broad range of clients, including children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Keith's areas of interest include depression, anxiety, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, LGBTQ clients, addiction, emerging adulthood, identify confusion, and conflicts related to major life transitions (graduating high school or college, losses, career choice, romantic relationships, parenthood, young adulthood). Dr. Keith provides diagnostic assessments and parent consultations, as well as brief and ongoing psychotherapy.
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Kathleen Gear
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Lexington, MA 02420
When children experience challenges learning, paying attention, interacting socially, or struggling emotionally, parents often need support to better understand these challenges. Neuropsychological testing provides information about how a child is growing, identifying areas of strength and possible challenge so that parents are in a better position to support their child's development. I work collaboratively with parents to tailor an assessment to understand the nuances and unique context of each child's experience. From the assessment, recommendations are offered to develop a specific plan to address the child's particular needs.
When children experience challenges learning, paying attention, interacting socially, or struggling emotionally, parents often need support to better understand these challenges. Neuropsychological testing provides information about how a child is growing, identifying areas of strength and possible challenge so that parents are in a better position to support their child's development. I work collaboratively with parents to tailor an assessment to understand the nuances and unique context of each child's experience. From the assessment, recommendations are offered to develop a specific plan to address the child's particular needs.
(339) 338-6925 View (339) 338-6925
Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Lexington, MA 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 Lexington 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.