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Treating children, adolescents
and their families

Dr. Visser brings over a decade of clinical expertise to each session — tailoring her approach to the unique needs of every child and family she works with.

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Dr. Kearney N. Visser

Compassionate care that meets you where you are

Dr. Kearney Visser specializes in treating children, adolescents, young adults and their families — tackling a multitude of challenges including behavioral issues, anxiety, depression, developmental delays, eating disorders, self-esteem, and more.

From adolescents and teens overwhelmed by today’s societal pressures, to young children beginning to learn appropriate behaviors, Dr. Visser hones in on the needs of each client and provides the child as well as the family with the tools needed to deal with the challenges they are experiencing.

Dr. Visser also has tremendous knowledge in the area of gender differences — respecting and embracing boys’ unique needs for movement and activity.

"Dr. Kearney helps kids learn that if plan A doesn't work, there are 25 other letters in the alphabet."
A grateful parent
Cognitive Behavioral
Structured, goal-oriented therapy connecting thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Includes Trauma Focused CBT (TF-CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD and anxiety.
Play Therapy
Children communicate through play — a natural medium for healing that lets them process in their own language.
Music, Art & Movement
Creative modalities that engage different modes of processing — ideal for children who find talk therapy challenging.
Family Sessions
Parents are partners in therapy. Family sessions equip you to support your child's growth between sessions.

Conditions I treat

A comprehensive range of challenges addressed with care, expertise, and evidence-based methods.

Developmental

Developmental Delays

  • Adaptive & Self-Help Skills
  • Communication
  • Social / Emotional Development
  • Fine & Gross Motor Skills
  • Feeding, Sleeping & Toileting Challenges
  • Tantrums & Sensory Issues
  • Safety Concerns
  • Feeling Identification & Emotional Regulation
  • Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution
Mental Health

Anxiety Disorders

  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Social Phobia
  • Separation Anxiety
  • School Refusal
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Neurodevelopmental

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Tourette's Disorder
Giftedness

Giftedness & Overexcitabilities

  • Emotional Overexcitability
  • Intellectual Overexcitability
  • Psychomotor Overexcitability
  • Twice-Exceptional (2e) Children
Mood

Mood Disorders

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Dysthymia
  • Subclinical Depression
Body & Self

Body Image & Self-Esteem

  • Body Image
  • Self-Esteem
  • Perfectionism
  • Disordered Eating
Trauma

Trauma & Coping with Transitions

  • Physical Abuse
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Emotional Abuse
  • Adjustment to Separation & Divorce
  • Traumatic Experiences
School

School Support

  • Study Skills
  • Time Management
  • IEP & Section 504 Support
  • Self-Advocacy
  • Bullying
Relationships

Couples & Neurodiverse Partnerships

  • Neurodiverse Couples
  • Communication Strategies
  • Relationship Dynamics
  • Partner Support & Understanding

Every stage of growing up

Dr. Visser's practice serves a wide range of ages, always with warmth, patience, and deep clinical expertise.

Young Children

From toddlers to early elementary age, Dr. Visser uses play-based and sensory approaches to address developmental and behavioral concerns in a safe, engaging environment.

Children & Tweens

For school-age children navigating academic pressures, social dynamics, and identity development, Dr. Visser provides the tools to build resilience and confidence.

Teenagers & Young Adults

Adolescents face immense societal pressure. Dr. Visser helps teens and young adults navigate anxiety, identity, mood disorders, eating concerns, and more with compassion and expertise.

Parents & Caregivers

Dr. Visser also works directly with parents, offering guidance and practical strategies for navigating behavioral challenges, communication, and emotional regulation at home.

Parents are part of the process

Dr. Visser firmly believes that a child’s growth doesn’t stop at the therapy room door. Family is integral to lasting progress — which is why she actively includes parents and caregivers throughout the therapeutic journey.

Family and parent sessions are designed to give you the knowledge, confidence, and specific tools to support your child between appointments and beyond.

Parent Education Sessions

Structured sessions where you learn the same frameworks your child is building — so everyone speaks the same language at home.

Progress Updates

Regular check-ins keep you informed and involved in your child's therapeutic goals, milestones, and next steps.

Ongoing Support

Dr. Visser remains available to families throughout treatment, ensuring continuity of care and support when it matters most.

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Ready to take the first step?

Every journey begins with a conversation. Reach out today and Dr. Visser will personally get back to you to schedule a consultation.

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