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Washington (2.69 mi)
Landover (6.23 mi)
Takoma Park (6.78 mi)
College Park (7.48 mi)
Silver Spring (7.84 mi)

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20005 (1) (2.7 mi)
20785 (1) (6.25 mi)
20016 (1) (6.71 mi)
20912 (1) (7.07 mi)
20910 (1) (8.71 mi)
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Nearby Cities

Washington (2.69 mi)
Landover (6.23 mi)
Takoma Park (6.78 mi)
College Park (7.48 mi)
Silver Spring (7.84 mi)
Bethesda (9.1 mi)
Clinton (9.39 mi)
Falls Church (9.74 mi)
McLean (10.74 mi)
Kensington (11.04 mi)
Bowie (14.29 mi)
Fairfax (17.19 mi)
Reston (19.83 mi)
Odenton (20.97 mi)

Child and Youth Counseling Info

Child and Youth Counseling Summary:
Child and Youth Counseling is a form of therapy addressing the physical, mental and emotional issues, and problems of young children and teenagers.

Child and Youth counseling helps children and teens who are struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, trauma or abuse, or who are having behavioral difficulties at home or in school. Child and youth counseling is typically short-term counseling used to help youth and their families assess the issues that are present in the family, set goals, improve communication, mediate conflicts, and provide a direction for the future.


Education and Training: Those who wish to enter the profession of child and youth counseling must first complete a bachelor's degree related to child and youth counseling such as psychology, counseling, sociology, social work or child development. A master's degree in psychology, child psychology, sociology or social work is also required. Before full licensure is granted, supervised work experience hours in the field of child and youth counseling are necessary. After all education coursework and work experience hours are completed individuals must take a licensing exam that vary per state.

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What is

Child and Youth Counseling

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Child and Youth Counseling addresses the physical, mental, and emotional issues and problems of children and teens. Child and Youth Counseling uses a variety of techniques to motivate patients to respond and open up to therapy such as expression through speech, play and art.

How long can one expect to be in child and youth counseling?
Many seek Child and Youth Counseling for a short period of time. Some see a Child and Youth Counseling for only a few sessions and others go for several months, depending on the severity of the issues at hand.

What are some signs I should seek child and youth counseling?
If you notice your child or adolescent struggling with language development, personality, gender roles, cognitive development, sexual development and social growth, you should seek Child and Youth Counseling. Some common issues Child and Youth Counseling can help with are: depression, anxiety, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, trauma or abuse, or behavioral difficulties at home or in school.

What is child and youth therapy?
Child and Youth Counseling examines all facets of a child's life, such as mental, social and emotional development of children. Child and Youth Counseling takes a different approach than traditional therapy incorporating techniques such as play therapy, which encourage children to express their experiences and feelings through a natural, self-guided, self-healing process.

What are the benefits of using Child and Youth Counseling?
These therapists have been proven to be more effective and successful at treating youth and adolescents because this is their area of expertise. The number of sessions required is usually quite low because the therapist tackles the underlying concerns at the core and focuses on immediate solutions rather than long-term care. It has been shown to improve behavior and school performance in children.

How do I find Child and Youth Counseling in my city and state?
The Wellness.com directory will help you locate Child and Youth Counseling in your state. Select Child and Youth Counseling from the professionals menu and select the state that you are looking to locate a Child and Youth Counseling in. After you have located your state, find the city that you will need a Child and Youth Counseling in. Select the state and city and you will see a list of Child and Youth Counselings in your city and state.

Child and Youth Counseling Related Terms:
child and youth counseling, child and youth counselor, therapy, family counselor, play therapy, young children, teenagers, adolescents, teen counseling, adolescent counseling