Finding a therapist, counsellor, or child psychologist in Red Deer
You know your child is struggling and you want to find someone who can help, someone who will be a good fit with your kid. There are so many options and it can feel intimidating and overwhelming narrowing down options and reaching out. If you are looking for a therapist, counsellor or child psychologist in Red Deer, I’d like to help you find someone who can help.
I want to help you find a therapist in Red Deer.
It is important to find someone that both you AND your child can trust and connect with. But where to start?
Ask Around
Ask your friends, do they know of someone who has been helpful or who they think would be a good match?
Ask your doctor - they may know therapists that work specifically with children and teens or specialize treating certain issues.
Ask other health professionals (chiropractors, massage therapists etc.) - they too often have a network of reliable and trusted counsellors.
Ask your child’s school counsellor, teachers or principals - but please, if doing this, have a chat with your kid first and respect their wishes around who they want knowing they are seeking counselling.
Ask at your church or your child’s activities/clubs/programs.
If you find someone you think might be a match, reach out and contact them. Most therapists offer a free 15 minute consult where you can interview them and learn more about how they work and what they offer.
Reach out to more than one therapist, ask what they do and what makes them unique.
If a therapist doesn’t have availability or you discover they aren’t a match (eg. don’t provide services for your child’s particular issue etc.), ask them if they can recommend someone.
If you are wanting specific services - a specific type of therapy, someone who specializes with a particular issue etc. - then be clear about that when you are looking.
If all else fails:
Google Search - If you haven’t been successful in receiving recommendations from your connections, you can Google “child counsellor”, “child therapist”, “child psychologist”, “child anxiety Red Deer” etc. This will pull up some options. Prepare to do some homework as you look through websites, getting a vibe whether the person would be a good fit.
Therapist directories - You can also search PsychologyToday, TherapyTribe etc. Therapists, counsellors, social workers and psychologists can be found in the directory. You can search for therapists who specialize in certain issues (eg. anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma, divorce etc.) and certain populations (eg. child, adolescent, adult, elderly). If you are looking for child or teen therapy, be sure to check off that filter in the search.
A free therapy consultation in Red Deer
I hope this is helpful and gives you a place to start to find the right therapist in Red Deer. If you are unsure, feel free to call me at 403-588-4222 for a free 15 minute phone consultation. I’d be happy to hear about what you are looking for and try to point you in the right direction. If you are looking for help for your child, teen or young adult with struggles in Anxiety or ADHD, you can read more about how I can help by clicking HERE.