Child Psychologists and Child Therapists in Pottstown, PA.

Dr. Jemail has worked with children and families for over 35 years. She has expertise in diagnostic work of learning differences, depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, autism spectrum disorders, coping with parental separation and divorce, attachment disorders, peer issues, cutting and self mutilation and behavioral problems including aggression, stealing, biting, and bullying. Her work with children involves family work. She has expertise in neuropsychological testing and provides second opinions to parents and school districts in DE and PA. She will do school observations and provide consultations in the school as needed.

I do not treat young children because for many problems it is best to teach parents skills for effectively responding to their children's emotional and behavioral needs. I teach what is called Parent Effectiveness Training Skills. This involves helping parents reinforce behaviors in children they wish would occur with greater consistency. Train the parent!

As your child's therapist my job is to help your child identify their strengths and take pride in who they are. I will create a safe environment for them to express themselves using play, art and games through which they can learn about their emotions and to express themselves in healthy ways. In addition to helping your child, I know that It can feel scary, sad and lonely when your child is struggling. I have had a great deal of experience in empowering parents to be the best supports to their children as they can be. I can do the same for you!

When working with young children, my natural passion and connection for children guide every therapy session. In my practice, I help children to feel seen as the beautiful, resilient and joyfulness that they are, which allows me to build a bond with your child so can open up to me through play and creative expression. I create a space where your child feels comfortable expressing their need for love, which allows me to tell you (the parent) how your child loves.

Our therapists have extensive backgrounds working with families and children. Each therapist has been trained specifically in a form of therapist with children and is prepared to address various issues such as, behavioral issues, grief and loss, ADHD, life transitions, divorce, social anxiety, self esteem, trauma, addiction issues, etc. Each of our therapists provides a safe, warm, and empathetic environment for children and families to relax and heal.

Youth Connection is an intensive program for those individuals who suffer from addiction, but are also faced with the challenges of young adulthood. Teenagers and young adults, 18 – 25 years of age, who suffer from drug or alcohol addiction often find themselves dealing with additional pressures. They may have trouble with their workload at school, associate with delinquent peers, suffer from a lack parental supervision, or just generally exhibit feelings of inadequacy, poor self-image, or even depression. They have not learned the necessary skills that would otherwise enable them to cope with everyday life situations.

In our current over-scheduled, over-pressured world, families are confronting problems they have little capacity to do anything about. We can tend to cope by getting stuck in a narrow range of behaviors and responses even if they are not helpful. A child who has learned to have temper tantrums when she is angry, and her parents who have learned to punish or pamper her, are stuck in maladaptive, non-growthful environments—‘a bad play’. It’s like playing the same part in the same play on the same stage day after day. A key component in this play is often our children’s behavioral, emotional and leaning difficulties that are so disruptive or dysfunctional - all we want to do is stop it. As pare....

I provide Coaching or Counseling to children who are struggling. I analyze and ask questions to determine their needs by means of assessment. This enables me to determine how to proceed by way of Coaching or Behavior Modification. Sessions are tailor made for the individual client in mind. I can be reached at 267-970-7615. email valerieannedavis@live.com