Child Psychologists in Seattle, WA

This book deals with this specific issue. http://www.amazon.com/Explosi.../dp/0062270451/ref=sr_1_1... ~Katie

I don't have any recommendations for psychiatrists but check out this link for natural strategies to help with transitions. http://theautismblog.seattlechildrens.org/autism-and.../

Denise Layberger Legg Carrier of Hope

I highly suggest that you look into doing occupational and/or speech therapy. Both can help with these types of issues. Contact Emily Worth at Stones Worth Stepping 402-391-2001 Good Luck!!

We learned a TON by visiting Dr. Thomas Reimers, a child behavioral psychologist at Boys Town! He was a great "first stop" for our family.

There is a wonderful book called Disconnected Kids by Dr Robert Melillo. If you want to take this on yourself at home please buy the book. Neurodevelopmental issues in kids is my passion so if you have specific questions please ask. I'm a pediatric chiropractor who has studied these types of issues heavily. Let me know how I can help.

Our son saw Jamie Katz. She does CBT and is super kind, he loved her. Sexual abuse is one of her specialties, according to her website. http://www.jamiekatzseattle.com

Ryther is a well-known children's mental health facility which does outpatient for both Medicaid and insurance. They are in the north end (Lake City/Ravenna border) and also have offices in Bellevue and Mukilteo, depending on where you are. On the Eastside, I would recommend Dr Shelly Mackaman or Eastside Psychological Associates has a referral line. Both do not take Medicaid, though, I believe.

You might be interested in this local foundation. http://lookingoutfoundation.org/campaigns/fight-the-fear/ Brandi Carlile founded it about six years ago and they have some youth events coming up.

ABCD is a practice of excellent psychologists who use evidence based practices, which can be very effective for trauma issues. I'd recommend them highly.

My therapist is Jamie Slaughter, MA, LMFTA(Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate)@Sea Mar Community Health Centers On her business card, it also says "Mental Health Therapist" and "Behavioral health" I've been feeling better ever since I started going to her therapy. OP, let us know how it goes! You owe the progress of the precious 12-year old with us!:D I have medicaid and they accepted it.

Katie Maynard in Wallingford is very good

I had a difficult time.finding someone for my brother a few year's back as no one worked with minors. Ended up going to Seattle Children's. Note that Licensed mental health counsellors cannot prescribe or diagnose.

Thank you all for the great replies. I'm glad I posted here

You could seek care or advice from the [Harborview Center for Sexual Assualt and Traumatic Stress](http://depts.washington.edu//hcsats/). They probably have staff that can help or know where to find the right clinicians.

We liked Vida Jansen on Westlake( she is a psychiatrist, however) Id call Childrens hospital for recommendation, and her pediatrician.

I also experienced sexual abuse ( on my jr high campus, actually, by classmates), when I was 12. And while I did tell my mother and I spoke to the school counselor( they didn't punish the boys involved btw), it colored the rest of my K-12 experience and into my 20's. I was seeing a therapist btw, until I was 17 when I managed to articulate that it wasn't helping. If I had tried medication, I may have been able to allow the therapy to help, but I was so depressed, I felt I did not deserve to feel better, and also could not remember a time when I had felt better. It is wonderful that she is going to get help, but I would also suggest, if at all possible, for her to be removed from the environment where it occurred, at least temporarily. This culture still often blames the victim, and it is difficult to stay strong and heal, when exposed to triggers, especially for a 12 yr old, who is already in the most challenging phase of her life so far, what with physical including hormonal changes, increased academic expectations at school, and probable increased social complications as relationships change with age. But, once she gets to be 14 or so, it gets much easier.

Erin milhem in east lake!