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Child psychologists assess and treat children and adolescents. They help children cope with stresses like divorce, death, and family or school transitions. Their clientele may include children with a variety of developmental issues, from learning disabilities to severe mental illness.

In children, psychologists frequently diagnose ADHD, Asperger’s, anxiety, depression, and other disorders that relate to mood, emotion, behavior, and learning. Psychologists may have a specific “orientation” which means they practice from a specific point of view in the field of psychology. As an example, a psychologist may practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Because the field of psychology is so broad it may be important to ask the psychologist if they have a specific orientation in their practice and/or if they focus on a specific population (ie autism, ADHD, depression, adolescence, etc.)

What is the difference between a child psychologist and a child therapist?

What ages does a child psychologist work with?

Should my teenage child see
a psychologist?

What does a psychologist do for an adult?

What is basic child psychology?

What are the main features of child psychology?

What are the impacts of child psychology?

Psychologists can do research, which is a very important contribution academically and clinically, to the profession. A therapist is a broader umbrella term for professionals who are trained—and often licensed—to provide a variety of treatments and rehabilitation for people.

Child psychologists specialize in therapy and mental health treatment for children, typically under the age of 12 but sometimes up to the age of 17.

Your child might benefit from seeing a therapist if: They need emotional support and someone to talk to about their feelings. They're struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, or big life changes. You'd like help figuring out how to get along better with your child, and improve tough behavior

Psychologists can help people learn to cope with stressful situations, overcome addictions, manage their chronic illnesses, and tests and assessments that can help diagnose a condition or tell more about the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves

Child psychology is the study of subconscious and conscious childhood development. Child psychologists observe how a child interacts with their parents, themselves, and the world, to understand their mental development.

It includes the observation and understanding of the world around them, language learning, memory, decision-making, problem-solving, how the child uses their imagination, and how the child uses basic reasoning. All of these factors are influenced by a child's genetics and environment.

Helping children understand their emotions early can have a powerful impact on current and future emotional development. A Child Psychologist can help your child understand and express their emotions in a healthy, positive way. Emotional development highly informs social development.

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