Child Therapist
Franklin Sollars, and Associates
Licensed Psychologist
In 49424 - Nearby to Coopersville.
Children often express their experiences and feelings through play, and this becomes an important tool for learning about themselves and others. Children often express and resolve inner conflicts through their play. The therapist helps the child to express and understand the world through play activities - sometimes acting out conflicts and feelings, then interpreting (as appropriate to age) how a similar issue or feeling is present in the child's life.
Child Therapist
Kate Smaller, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
In 49503 - Nearby to Coopersville.
Therapy can be extremely helpful for young children. Children communicate very differently from adults, but they are so expressive in their own way. We are experts at understanding child communication and gaining an understanding of the emotional lives they don't yet have words for. We utilize play therapy to gain that understanding AND to treat whatever they are struggling with. Parents are obviously critical participants in the child's therapy, for their understanding is a huge part of what facilitate's the child's growth.
Child Therapist
Michelle Klear, Michelle Klear
Licensed Professional Counselor
In 49506 - Nearby to Coopersville.
I work with children 11 years and older. I think at this age fears and family systems are explored. It will take the family to be open and the child to be willing to explore emotions and feel safe. With play and art I find that kids can feel safe and not feel judged by emotional responses. I work with schools if I have to on behavioral plans. It is a collection of advice and behavioral standards for proper care.
You have found the top therapists in Coopersville, MI who specialize in helping children.
Thank you for visiting our Michigan page of licensed child psychologists and child therapists in Coopersville, Michigan who are trained and experienced in helping children and youth. Working with children requires a different skillset from other types of therapy and here you will find therapists who are skilled, patient and experienced. Please note that while all therapists here work with children, not all may be a registered psychologist. You can easily verify this on each profile. Reach out to a child therapist or child psychologist in Coopersville today, our contact forms are "open" 24/7.
Coopersville is located in Ottawa County, Michigan. It has a land area of 4.81 square miles and a water area of 0.00 square miles. The population of Coopersville is 4,351 people with 1,671 households and a median annual income of $48,919. .
Therapy Affordability Meter for Coopersville, MI
Some budgeting needed
While counseling can certainly be an expense for individuals and families in Coopersville, with proper budgeting, it is entirely do-able and the risk/reward is worth it. For some families, it may be difficult to sustain a commitment to therapy without proper insurance coverage. If this is you, ask your therapist about low cost options as practitoners in and around Coopersville may have flexibility or sliding scales. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Coopersville public health department.