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Mervat Bashir

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What is your go-to approach for child therapy?

My go-to approach for helping kids in child therapy is positive reinforcement. I find the best benefit in the reward system using a visual reward chart because of the motivation and encouragement it provides for the kids to achieve their goals.

What tools do you teach in child therapy?

I teach children about the effect of thoughts on feelings and actions and teach kids how to replace negative thoughts with positive alternatives while engaging the child in cognitive thinking.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in child therapy?

I know a client is making meaningful progress in child therapy when the child increases engagement in appropriate peer activities and manages current challenges.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement child therapy?

Clients can supplement their time in child therapy by practicing coping skills to manage current challenges while engaging in modeling, role play, art-related activities, or using words to express feelings and share thoughts.

What should someone do to prepare for starting child therapy?

To prepare for a child therapy session, a child can engage in art-related activities, utilize visual charts, and engage in therapeutic activity to learn and practice the coping strategies needed to support them in achieving their goals.

Starting Child therapy

What is child therapy?

Child therapy, also known as counseling for kids, helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst kids include behavioral issues, trauma, bullying, depression, and anxiety. All ages of children can attend and benefit from child therapy at Thriveworks Cherry Hill.

How does child therapy work?

Child therapy works by using multiple techniques tailored to fit the child’s needs based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve play therapy for younger kids or cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, Thriveworks child therapists in Cherry Hill, NJ have the expertise and experience to help kids at their level.

Play therapy vs. child therapy

Child therapy is a type of therapy meant for clients within a specific age group, while play therapy is an approach to therapy that helps children with self-expression and stress relief, among others. Play therapy is a technique that is often used in child therapy to help children express what’s running through their minds when they do not have the words to express their thoughts and emotions. It can get children to express what’s wrong, what might be causing unwanted behaviors, or what they might need in a way that is accessible to them so that therapists can then work to treat the issue.

How to tell if my child needs counseling

It’s not always obvious when a child should see a therapist for their behavior, though in the midst of challenges like divorce, loss, bullying, and other mental health conditions, it’s often a good idea to seek it out. Common behaviors that can indicate a need for child therapy include separation anxiety, bedwetting (at inappropriate ages), and agitation/excessive irritability — especially if it reaches a point of physical violence.

What type of therapy is best for children?

Cognitive behavioral therapy at Thriveworks in Cherry Hill, NJ is one of the best types of therapy for children. However, it can be administered in child therapy sessions in a variety of ways that are more accessible to young minds, such as play therapy.

Is child therapy conducted in person or online?

Child therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does child therapy last?

The length of child therapy depends on your child’s needs as well as the goals that you and their therapist might have for them. Generally, child therapy sessions will last for several months.

How much does child therapy cost?

At Thriveworks, we take most major forms of insurance, which means that many of our clients only pay a $0-$50 co-pay per session. However, there are also self-pay options that sit around $200 per session, depending on the service and location, for those who are out-of-network.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Cherry Hill therapists and counselors accept 31 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • AmeriHealth Administrators

  • AmeriHealth Medicare Advantage

  • AmeriHealth New Jersey

  • AmeriHealth Pennsylvania

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • EmblemHealth

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Self-pay costs at Cherry Hill
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

4.9 Learn about verified reviews
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My counselor is professional and knowledgeable. Good insight and clarity. She is helping me work on some issues that's been haunting me. She is a good therapist.
Read more My counselor is professional and knowledgeable. Good insight and clarity. She is helping me work on some issues that's been haunting me. She is a good therapist.
Lorraine Feb 2024
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★★★★★
Both Rebecca and Sherold have been fantastic. They have been very helpful.
William Feb 2024
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★★★★★
Both my therapists were amazing when I needed so much help. They gave a path to follow out of my darkness. And now I am ready to enter the real world once again as fully functionally person. Thank you ?.
Read more Both my therapists were amazing when I needed so much help. They gave a path to follow out of my darkness. And now I am ready to enter the real world once again as fully functionally person. Thank you ?.
Bill Jan 2024
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★★★★★
So far since I have been seen by this establishment, I like it better then any place I have been.
Read more So far since I have been seen by this establishment, I like it better then any place I have been.
Leonecia Jan 2024
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★★★★★
I love my counselor she is wonderful I'll give her a 10
Sylvia Jan 2024
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Dr Kim Massey I recommend her for a therapist first time in 30 I found someone I am comfortable with she is very understanding and has a heart of gold for her patients she cares for them deeply I am very thankful to her especially in my time in need.Ty Dr.Massey
Read more Dr Kim Massey I recommend her for a therapist first time in 30 I found someone I am comfortable with she is very understanding and has a heart of gold for her patients she cares for them deeply I am very thankful to her especially in my time in need.Ty Dr.Massey
Lisa Jan 2024
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★★☆☆☆
I initially had a fantastic experience with Thriveworks, and I was thrilled with the service they provided. My journey to find the right therapist was successful, and I happily recommended Thriveworks to friends and family. However, my positive experience took a turn when I discovered that the therapist I connected with does not accept my insurance. Embarking on the path to seek help required a lot of courage on my part, and I fully committed to the process. In just 4 or 5 sessions, I developed a strong connection with my therapist. Unfortunately, the realization that she could no longer continue due to insurance constraints has left me feeling disappointed. Now, I find myself having to start the therapeutic journey all over again, and this has diminished my overall satisfaction with the service.
Read more I initially had a fantastic experience with Thriveworks, and I was thrilled with the service they provided. My journey to find the right therapist was successful, and I happily recommended Thriveworks to friends and family. However, my positive experience took a turn when I discovered that the therapist I connected with does not accept my insurance. Embarking on the path to seek help required a lot of courage on my part, and I fully committed to the process. In just 4 or 5 sessions, I developed a strong connection with my therapist. Unfortunately, the realization that she could no longer continue due to insurance constraints has left me feeling disappointed. Now, I find myself having to start the therapeutic journey all over again, and this has diminished my overall satisfaction with the service.
Donald Jan 2024
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★★★★★
Sherodle is a fantastic counselor. I’ve learned so much that I use to make my life better. She is easy to speak with, very personable. Not sure about your rating system. I put 5 assuming that is best.
Read more Sherodle is a fantastic counselor. I’ve learned so much that I use to make my life better. She is easy to speak with, very personable. Not sure about your rating system. I put 5 assuming that is best.
Bill Dec 2023
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Cherry Hill is located off of Kings Highway, across the street from the Cherry Hill Fire Department Station. We are located in the building to the right and set back from Quest Diagnostics.

Phone number

(856) 341-9655

Languages spoken by NJ providers

  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Creole
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