Looking for a Counselor in the Shenandoah Valley? How to find a Child or Teen Therapist in Harrisonburg, VA Today.
Finding a Counselor: Child Therapist or Teen Therapist in Harrisonburg, VA
Bilingual Child and Teen Therapist
Your child and teen's mental health is important to you.
I keep hearing from colleges that their caseloads for working specifically with children and teens in the Harrisonburg area are full. Parents tell me that when they call for services in the Shenandoah Valley for child or teen counseling, they are repeatedly informed that the wait list is over a month, sometimes longer. I have had clients who told me that they have been searching for a therapist for over 6 months for their teen. If you are looking for someone who specializes in child therapy or teen therapy in Harrisonburg, VA; Spiral Roots LLC is currently accepting new counseling clients.
Call Melissa Deaton Cook, Harrisonburg therapist at 540-416-1628 for Child and Teen Counseling
Finding the right therapist is key. This is even more important when looking for a counselor for a child, tween, or teen. You want someone who your child or teen can connect with and who is qualified and experienced in the counseling room.
Let me help you find a child or teen counselor in Harrisonburg, VA.
5 Tips for what to look for in a child or teen therapist:
*Someone who is licensed in the state you are in. Look for an LPC (Licensed professional counselor), LCSW (licensed clinical social worker), or LMFT (licensed marriage and family therapist).
*Someone who specializes in working with children and teens. Therapists and counselors in Harrisonburg, VA who work with children and teens typically provide play therapy, sand tray, or expressive art therapies. These modalities are typically more interactive and do not rely solely on talking in therapy.
*Someone willing to speak with or meet with the parent as needed. You as the parent are important and I believe integral in the healing and life of your young person.
* Select a few candidates. Most therapists in Harrisonburg, Va offer free 15 min consultations. Look at their website together and then allow your child or teen to choose who they think might be a good fit. If you have specific needs such as trauma informed, bilingual services, LGBTQ friendly, specific medical or neurodivergent issues ext, ask during the consultation.
* Ask about the fee for counseling in Harrisonburg VA up front. Are they fee for service, insurance providers, or medicaid providers? What methods of payment does the therapists in Harrisonburg, Va accept?
Melissa Deaton Cook LPC works with ages 5-18 in Harrisonburg VA and the Shenandoah Valley
You know that your child or teen need emotional or behavioral support outside of the home. Good therapy starts with a good relationship. Meeting once a week with the right person can make all the difference in your child or teen's life and mental health. The right therapist is important. I offer free consultation on the phone and I am willing to chat with your teen as well if you would like before you make your decision.
Melissa Deaton Cook LPC Bilingual Child and Teen Therapist
When hiring a therapist to provide counseling in Harrisonburg, Va for your child or teen you want someone who is knowledgeable. Someone who understands kids. Your Kid!
You want someone your family can relate to, feel safe with, and learn to communicate with.
You deserve support from someone who can help you and understand your child and teens development and mental health issues. Your child and teen deserve someone who “speaks their language” not just another mark in the schedule book.
Therapy isn’t just for chatting weekly, it is about reaching your goals, easing your worry, and getting real support for both you and your young person. I hope this helps you find the right child or teen therapist in Harrisonburg, VA. Someone who can help you and your loved one.
Melissa Deaton Cook LPC ~
child and teen psychotherapist
Melissa Deaton Cook LPC, NCC, ACS
Melissa is a bilingual licensed professional counselor in Virginia and Pennsylvania. Melissa helps kids feel safe, supported, & empowered to be their best unique selves! She helps struggling children and teens to know that they are seen, they are heard, and that they matter with the help of trauma informed expressive art, sand tray, play therapy, nature based, and cognitive therapy.
“Melissa is like a child and teen first responder” Jennie -First Responder.
Melissa helps dis-regulated children and teens struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, mental health issues, behavior issues, family separations and more to regulate and learn to function in their community. All are welcome! Melissa’s focus is to help kids learn to regulate, communicate, and strengthen their relationships in the home and community so they can develop the capacity to grow and become their best selves. Melissa may be contracted for child, teen, and family therapy, dynamic trauma trainings, expressive arts workshops, and team building events.Melissa also provides expressive arts workshops and drum circles through The Growing Space, in Dayton VA.Learn more about Melissa’s background, approach, and services here at spiralroots.org
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