Top Child Psychologists in Washington DC

Child psychologists are psychologists who specialize in emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges among children. While child psychologists focus on the child as their primary client, they may also conduct therapy with the whole family or with parents separately in order to best support the child.

While there is no specific certification that child psychologists need beyond their Doctoral Degree in Psychology to provide therapy to children, most child psychologists will pursue specialized training in order to gain skills and techniques that are specifically designed to be child-friendly. Unlike traditional talk therapy for adults, therapy for children tends to be more interactive; techniques include play therapy, sand tray therapy, art therapy, and parent-child interaction therapy.

Below are quality-vetted child psychologists in Washington DC. Many child child psychologists have been vetted by the Zencare team to ensure they offer high quality, clinically rigorous care. Find a child psychologist who matches what you are looking for for your child, watch their introductory video, and book a free initial consultation to find a great fit!