FAQs About Child Psychologists in St. Louis
Child psychology in St. Louis for kids and teens.
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“My child can’t control his temper. My daughter seems so upset all the time. My son’s emotions seem so overwhelming, but I’m not sure what’s going on.”
We get calls like this all the time at Compassionate Counseling St. Louis. And usually, when these problems arise, parents ask: “How can I help them?” or “Should I consider a child psychologist?”
Maybe it’s academic and learning difficulties or behaviors that appear to affect different areas of their life. This can be defeating for you, and if it is for you, it is for your child too.
Seeing a child psychologist in St. Louis can help you have a better understanding of what’s going on and the overall functioning of your child through evaluations and assessments.
Child psychologists have extensive training in research and clinical practice and can perform many tests that analyze psychological, intellectual, cognitive, and behavioral issues.
Our team at Compassionate Counseling St. Louis is filled with licensed clinical social workers and therapists, and we have a robust referral network when you need to connect with a child psychologist in St. Louis.
Psychological testing for kids can be very eye-opening.
It can help answer questions you might have about psychological and/or intellectual concerns and can provide direction by creating strategies to overcome obstacles. The process can overall help to promote a wide array of aspects in your child’s life.
Evaluations can even help you as a parent by being able to find clarity through gaining a deeper understanding and learning how to support your child.
The underlying cause of a person’s problems isn’t always clear. For example, if a child is having trouble in school, do they have a reading problem such as dyslexia? An attention problem such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? Difficulty with impulse control? Psychological tests and assessments allow a psychologist to understand the nature of the problem, and to figure out the best way to go about addressing it. - American Psychological Association
Why might you choose a child psychologist in St. Louis?
Choosing a child psychologist may be helpful if you think your child might have a condition that affects their learning or social interactions, if they need help managing emotional or behavioral problems, if a more detailed diagnosis would be beneficial, or if you’re seeking to discover changes you can make at home to better promote and encourage you child.
Child psychologists can treat many conditions and situations in children, adolescents, and teens such as behavioral, emotional, social, and mental health while providing detailed diagnoses.
Psychological testing for educational concerns:
In addition to assessing and treating conditions, child psychologists provide rigorous diagnostic testing to assess what’s going on with your child and teen. This can include testing to assess for educational issues, such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disabilities, and other diagnoses that require school accommodations.
Child therapists, such as social workers and counselors, can diagnose as well - in fact, we often have to in order for you to seek insurance reibursement - but these diagnoses are not always accepted by schools as a reason to provide education accommodation. Instead, you’ll need a “Medical Diagnosis,” meaning a diagnosis from your pediatrician or from someone with their doctorate in psychology.
A child psychologist in St. Louis can help kids and teens with many conditions and situations such as:
developmental and/or learning difficulties and diagnoses
communication disorders
disruptive behaviors
eating disorders
other mental health disorders, like anxiety, anxiety-driven anger, and emotional regulation
What do Child Psychologists in St. Louis actually do?
Child psychologists utilize many different procedures and/or skills when working with children and teens to assess psychological, intellectual, cognitive, and/or behavioral issues. Common interventions can include psychotherapy or behavioral management. Through assessment and intervention, comprehensive care is provided by developing prevention and treatment plans.
Can Child Psychologists only provide testing?
One intervention child psychologists use is traditional talk therapy, also known as psychotherapy. Through the use of many therapy techniques based on the age and needs of your child, child psychologists may work solely with your child to address concerns or behaviors. Additionally, work is done with parents to help with parenting skills that can be more suitable for supporting your child and managing their behaviors at home.
Read more about Child Psychology in St. Louis with Dr. Dan Weinstein, Psy. D.
Where can I find a Child Psychologist in St. Louis?
You can contact us at hello@compassionatecounselingstl.com and we can provide you with referral information to child psychologists that we have interviewed and recommend.
Our intake coordinators are also happy to talk with you about whether we’d recommend child psychology or meeting with one of our other awesome therapists at Compassionate Counseling St. Louis. Our favorite part of our job is connecting you with the best services for your child - even if that means referring you out.
You can also view our interviews with Dr. Dan Weinstein, PsyD and Dr. Kezia Coleman, PsyD to learn more and how to contact them.
Curious to hear more about Child Psychology in St. Louis, or wondering if you need anxiety therapy for your kid or teen?
Compassionate Counseling St. Louis provides specialized anxiety and anger management therapy for kids, teens, and college students. We work in Clayton, MO and serve kids, teens, and college students throughout St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Ladue, University City, Town and Country, Webster Groves, Creve Coeur, Kirkwood, Richmond Heights, and Brentwood. You can set up your free phone screening to see if we’re a good fit for your needs right on our website.
