Recent research reveals the concept of developmental trauma. In Western culture, most children will experience this at some point. These adaptive survival styles are ways children have learned to cope. As adults, these patterns need to be healed for mental health.

Join Dr. Willard as she explains what a child psychologist does for families and kids. A child psychologist is different from a counselor or a social worker, although they all have important roles in our community. Dr. Willard explains how child psychologists traditionally come from a scientist-practitioner model, which means they are scientists first and practitioners second. It is a child psychologist’s responsibility to give evidence-based information and recommendations. Listen to explore whether a child psychologist is right for your family.