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.
Jaurene Blacklock , CAS / LPC
Available on 1/7/2025 at 1:00 PM Available on 1/7/2025 at 1:00 PM
Offers sessions only online
- Average patient ratingAurora therapist, Jaurene Blacklock, LPC, CACIII, is a veteran therapist who sees adults, children, families, couples, and adolescents....
Gender: Woman
Pronouns: She/Her
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Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO
Bonnie Mucklow , CAS / LMFT / LPC
Available on 1/30/2025 at 11:00 AM Available on 1/30/2025 at 11:00 AM
Offers sessions in-person and online
- Average patient ratingOnline sessions not available for kids under 9 years old.
Greenwood Village therapist, Bonnie Mucklow, is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed professional counselor (LPC)...
Gender: Woman
Pronouns: She/Her
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7000 E. Belleview Ave. Suite 203, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Jennifer Kniffin-Turner , LPC / MA
Offers sessions in-person and online
I have worked as an early childhood mental health expert and consultant at the community mental health agency for over 4 years and have...
Gender: Woman
Pronouns: She/Her
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26 W Dry Creek Cir Suite 600, Littleton, CO 80120
Julie Bledsoe , LPC / MA
Offers sessions only online
My name is Julie Bledsoe and I have been in the mental health field for six years after working a career in sports. My specialties lie...
Gender: Woman
Pronouns: She/Her
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Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO
Shana Dobson , CAS / LPC / MA
Offers sessions only online
I’m so proud of you for taking this step in your journey to seeking mental peace. I am an inclusive person with many identities...
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: Black or African American
Pronouns: She/Her/They/Them
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Online Therapy Session , No Physical Location, CO
Natalie Dodd , LCSW / MSW
Offers sessions in-person and online
My name is Natalie Dodd, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in the field. Throughout my career...
Gender: Woman
Pronouns: She/Her
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8400 E Crescent Pkwy #628, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Denver Della Lucia , ADHD-CCSP / CSAM / LPC / MS
Offers sessions only online
Hello, I’m Denver Della Lucia, a compassionate and dedicated counselor with over a decade of experience in the mental health field....
Gender: Man
Pronouns: He/Him
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Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO
Maggie McEachern , LCSW
Offers sessions in-person and online
Maggie McEachern is an attachment-focused, expressive therapist who works with all ages (three years old and up). Her work is grounded...
Gender: Woman
Pronouns: Prefer not to Share
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5606 Olde Wadsworth Blvd suite 203, Arvada, CO 8002
Katie Kelley , LPC
Offers sessions in-person and online
Available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Counseling from Regis University. I provide psychotherapy...
Gender: Woman
Pronouns: She/Her
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950 Wadsworth Blvd. Suite 305, Lakewood, CO 80214
Demitra Goodloe , LPC
Offers sessions in-person and online
Eagle’s Eye View provides a different perspective on life challenges. I have been a therapist for over 15 years, and strongly believe...
Gender: Woman
Pronouns: She/Her
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12101 E 2nd Ave, Aurora, CO 80011
Kristin Foslid , LPC
Offers sessions in-person and online
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, and EMDR trained therapist. I obtained my Master’s degree in 2014. I have been in the field...
Gender: Woman
Pronouns: She/Her
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1660 S. Albion Street, Suite 600, Denver, CO 80222
Jaime Grainger , LMFT
Offers sessions only online
While this is about you and your therapeutic journey, I firmly believe that the most important part of therapy is the relationship between...
Gender: Woman
Pronouns: She/Her
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Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO