Child Therapists in Franklin, TN

Real client reviews of Franklin therapists who specialize in child therapy.

What to look for in a child therapist

Finding the right therapist for your child is one of the most important decisions you can make as a parent. Unlike adult therapy, child therapy requires a very specific set of skills. A good child therapist knows how to build trust with young clients, communicate at their level, and work with parents as partners in the process.

In Franklin, there are many therapists who work with children, but not all of them are equally skilled at making kids feel safe and understood. That's the thing credentials can't always tell you. What matters most is whether your child feels comfortable opening up, and whether the therapist knows how to meet them where they are.

GooderTherapy lets you read what real parents and older clients say about their experience. Look for therapists who are described as patient, playful, and good at explaining things in ways children understand. Pay attention to reviews that mention how the therapist handles difficult sessions or resistant kids.

Below you'll find Franklin child therapists with real client reviews to help you make a more informed choice.

30 child therapists in Franklin

Abigail Weatherly

MS, LPCMHSP, NCC

Franklin, TN

ADHDAdoptionAttachment-based
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Alisa Wynn

LMSW

Franklin, TN

ADHDOtherApplied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)
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Anneke Seely

MA, A-LPC, MHSP

Franklin, TN

AnxietyChild or AdolescentAttachment-based
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Barbara Egan

LPC, ACS, MA

Franklin, TN

ADHDAlcohol UseAttachment-based Christian Counseling
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Chrissy Huffman

LMFT-A

Franklin, TN

ADHDAnxietyACT
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Christina Brian

LCSW, RPT

Franklin, TN

ADHDAdoptionAttachment-based
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Dean O. Hayes

PhD, HSP

Franklin, TN

AddictionADHDMBCT
In-personOnlineFree consult
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Deaven Mcguire Brown

MA, LPC, MHSP

Franklin, TN

ADHDAnger ManagementAcceptance and Commitment (ACT)
In-personOnlineFree consult
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Dr. Linda Huber

PhD, NCSP, HSP, CAS

Franklin, TN

ADHDAnxietyCBT
In-personOnlineFree consult
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Dr. Tina M. Boni

PsyD, LPC, LBS

Franklin, TN

ADHDAnxietyApplied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)
In-personOnline
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Emily Anderson

LPC, MHSP

Franklin, TN

AdoptionAnxietyAttachment-based
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Emily Moon

MA, LPC

Franklin, TN

AddictionAlcohol UseAttachment-based Christian Counseling
In-personOnlineFree consult
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Erin Powell

LCSW

Franklin, TN

ADHDAdoptionArt Therapy
In-personOnlineFree consult
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Gabriela Aguirre-Iriarte

MS, MA, LPC-MHS, RPT-S

Franklin, TN

ADHDAdoptionArt Therapy
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Gianna Thacker

LCSW

Franklin, TN

AnxietyAutismCBT
In-personOnline
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Hannah Clark

LMSW

Franklin, TN

AdoptionAnxietyArt Therapy
In-personOnlineFree consult
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Heather Hargis

PhD, LMFT, MMFT

Franklin, TN

OtherAnxietyAttachment-based
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Holly Beth Barruso

LPC, MHSP

Franklin, TN

AddictionAlcohol UseAttachment-based Christian Counseling
In-personOnline
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Hunter Lawrence

MS, LMFT

Franklin, TN

AddictionAlcohol UseAttachment-based
In-personOnlineFree consult
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Jack Carmody

LPC, MHSP, MA, MDiv

Franklin, TN

AddictionAdoptionCBT
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Jenny Matern

LMFT

Franklin, TN

ADHDAdoptionArt Therapy
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Jesse Penland

Ed. S, A-LPC, MHSP

Franklin, TN

ADHDAnxietyACT
In-personOnlineFree consult
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Joanna Marino

PhD

Franklin, TN

AnxietyBehavioral IssuesCBT
In-personOnlineFree consult
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Julie Evans

LMFT

Franklin, TN

AddictionAnxietyCBT
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Karen Harville

LCSW

Franklin, TN

AnxietyCancerCoaching
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Kassie Provost Bourque

MS, A-, LPCMHSP, NCC

Franklin, TN

ADHDAdoptionAttachment-based
In-personOnlineFree consult
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Katie Meier Baker

MEd, LPCMHSP

Franklin, TN

Anger ManagementAnxietyAcceptance and Commitment (ACT)
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Kelsey Tardy

LPC, MHSP, NCC

Franklin, TN

Anger ManagementAnxietyCBT
In-personOnline
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Lane O'Donnell

MS, A-, LPCMHSP

Franklin, TN

OtherAnxietyArt Therapy
In-personOnlineFree consult
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Mary Smith

LCSW, DSW

Franklin, TN

ADHDAnxietyACT
In-personOnline
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